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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A new report finds autism cases in NJ are shooting higher
NJ researchers say many things could be fueling the surge including environmental factors, and more study is needed
NJ Attorney General ramps up efforts to stop human trafficking
A new unit will go after criminal networks in NJ involved in sex and forced labor trafficking
A new app will help fight human trafficking in New Jersey
Homeland Security Investigations in NJ is working with Montclair State University on the project
New study: New Jersey is a top rated road trip state
NJ rated as a high cost accommodation state with high road safety ratings
Concerns about COVID continue in NJ, but most reject required masking, social distancing
A new poll also finds a majority of New Jerseyans aren’t interested in getting the new COVID booster.
New report: Mercer County, NJ wasted millions in taxpayer dollars
The NJ Office of the State Comptroller finds Mercer was late paying federal and state taxes for years, and there was no oversight
Many NJ residents can’t get through to the ANCHOR tax relief hotline
New Jersey Officials say the popularity of the program has been causing delays, more staff are being added to handle the overflow of calls
Important direct deposit warning for NJ workers
Scammers are stealing paychecks deposited electronically - how NJ employees can protect themselves
Will a low-snow winter cause NJ drought worries to reappear?
Fewer winter storms could help the NJ environment in one way
EV car fires in NJ: Hard to put out, toxic fumes released
New Jersey fire departments must spend hours and use thousands of gallons of water to put out most EV fires
Doing your taxes? The NJ IRS Criminal Investigation Unit has some warnings
They’re advising New Jersey Residents to never respond to text messages or emails claiming to be from the IRS- because they’re not
It’s winter in New Jersey: When we can expect snow
So far the NJ snowfall is very low-but could a change be coming soon?