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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The Real ID deadline has changed: Are you running out of time?
The New Jersey MVC says they’ve they’ve got a smooth running operation in place and customers who want a Real ID driver’s license don’t have to worry
Gov. Murphy announces new plans to fight climate change
He’s fast-tracking the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and spending millions more for electric vehicles
NJ pension abuse: ‘Amount of money is substantial, in the millions’
The Office of the State Comptroller says the Division of Pensions and Benefits is doing a good job but there’s a backlog of hundreds of cases being investigated for abuse
Is your hospital one of the 30 best in NJ? Fall 2021 grades are out
A new study reviews safety standards for every hospital in the Garden State, and gives each one grades ranging from A to D
NJ lawmaker: Drop vaccine requirements for people who have had COVID
State Senator Joe Pennacchio says the Murphy administration is ignoring science by not recognizing natural immunity
Delta plus is starting to circulate in Europe: Is New Jersey next?
The spinoff strain of the delta variant is more contagious, but infectious disease experts are hoping the current vaccines are still effective in preventing serious illness
Could the NJ school mask mandate soon be phased-out?
Gov. Phil Murphy suggests as vaccination rates rise for kids, requiring masks in school could start to be dropped, perhaps as soon as 2 months from now
Is your water dangerous? You can now easily find out
The Environmental Working Group has tested all of the water supplies in New Jersey and given you an easy way to learn what contaminants are in your tap water
Murphy declared the winner but NJ Republicans came roaring back
Experts say multiple factors play into why the race for governor turned out to be so tight
NJ labor shortage is getting even worse for smaller stores
As the holiday shopping season begins, bigger box stores are offering sign-on bonuses and higher pay to new employees, leaving main street businesses in the dust
NJ officials ramp up security for Election Day
No problems are reported so far as law enforcement agencies continue monitoring the cyber threat landscape
Do NJ schools need new built-in mental health breaks from COVID?
With educators and students already exhausted from pandemic protocols, school leaders and the governor look for ways to help address the issue