I have been covering New Jersey news for more than 25 years, and have served as New Jersey 101.5’s lead investigative reporter since 2000. I've reported on a number of breaking news stories, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the 9/11 Terror Attacks, the Jersey based Anthrax Attack Investigation, the resignation of Governor Jim Mcgreevey, Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy as well as the terror bomb attack down the shore. I have covered the campaigns of Governors McGreevey Corzine, Christie and Phil Murphy, as well as U.S. Senators Frank Lautenberg Bob Menendez and Cory Booker. Additionally, I broke the story – in a series of reports – on New Jersey’s crumbling, dangerous bridges. I am proud to have received numerous awards for coverage of New Jersey stories, and been featured as an expert reporter on CNN’s Nancy Grace show, covering various topics including the Prom Mom Baby dumped in Trash segment.
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NJ congressman says U.S. should declare war on ticks
He’s sponsoring legislation to establish a national database of tick hot-spots and a separate bill to create a special postage stamp to raise Lyme R & D money
Crazy, dangerous prank lands Mercer County, NJ teen behind bars
A weird attack on the campus of Rider University leads to an arrest
NJ gets high marks in a new LGBTQ+ biz equality report
20 different data points are reviewed and every state gets ranked for its business issues and opportunities
As summer begins, a new push to prevent drownings in NJ
A New Jersey Congressman is sponsoring a bill to help bolster swimming pool safety standards and promote awareness to prevent pool injuries and deaths
NJ suicide prevention group concerned about school vacation
A recent survey finds more than 1 in 3 New Jersey students struggles with prolonged feelings of sadness and hopelessness
As rents shoot higher, more NJ residents facing homelessness
A new report finds many lower income NJ residents have to work 96 hours a week to afford a modest two bedroom apartment.
Live in NJ? You might want to take a hike
A new report ranks New Jersey as the fifth best state in the U.S. for hiking, based on multiple factors.
Where’s my check? Thousands of NJ residents waiting for ANCHOR money
New Jersey Treasury Department workers continue to sift through ANCHOR applications that contain incomplete or erroneous information.
Huge tax payment looming for NJ businesses
They will be forced to pay more than $300 million to the state’s UI trust fund, for the third year in a row, unless the governor uses some COVID relief funding.
This is what NJ is doing about the disturbing shortage of nurses
As the nursing shortage continues to get worse, efforts are being stepped up to secure more money to train and attract nurses in New Jersey
Safe to drink? Some NJ water affected by lead and ‘forever’ cancer chemicals
New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer announces millions for water treatment efforts in a North Jersey town
Is the cigarette tax in New Jersey too low? What smokers are paying
Cigarettes are cheaper in NJ than some neighboring states but the American Cancer Society is pushing to change that