Patrick Lavery

I am New Jersey 101.5's Afternoon News Anchor. I was formerly Senior Producer of Morning News and Special Programming here for four years, and Evening News Anchor for another three. I'm proud to be a member of our on-air and digital teams which have been honored with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award, and also by the New Jersey and Keystone chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists and the New Jersey Broadcasters Association. I got my start in radio at The College of New Jersey, on student-run WTSR-FM, and graduated from TCNJ in 2009. Before coming to 101.5, I did news and sports for WGHT-AM in Pompton Lakes and WYNY-FM in Milford, PA. In a previous life as a child actor, I appeared in the Broadway cast of "Beauty and the Beast" from 1994 to 1996. I live in Hunterdon County with my wife, Kristen.

Two babies surrendered at Safe Haven sites, NJ’s third and fourth this year

The grand total is now 82 surrenders dating back to the Safe Haven law taking effect in August 2000.

Where in NJ are monthly household bills most expensive?

The rankings are made up of 10 bill categories: mortgage, rent, auto loan, utilities, auto insurance, cable/internet/phone, health insurance, cell phone, alarms/security, and life insurance.

Can you spread or bury a dead person’s ashes anywhere in NJ?

It is much easier for a New Jersey resident who would like their remains to stay close to home to be cremated rather than a traditional burial.

What is the age of consent in New Jersey? Does NJ have a ‘Romeo and Juliet’ law?

As most people know, the age of consent is that of an adult, 18, when the older person involved is in a supervisory capacity or position of authority over the younger, like a teacher, coach, or employer.

Insurance against porch pirates in NJ: Here are holiday season tips

If you have a package stolen, it's a good idea to tell the local town watch or homeowner's association, depending on your living situation, in case the theft is indicative of a larger problem.

$1,000 reward offered in North Plainfield, NJ Halloween hit-and-run

A 21-year-old woman and 7-year-old boy both had to be taken to a trauma center for treatment of serious injuries.

Wayne, NJ couple cheated out of nearly $20K in ‘grandparent scam’

The setup, according to police, was that the couple's grandchild was in jail and in need of bail money after having been involved in a car accident in New York City in which a pregnant woman lost her baby.

Can you sleep in your car in NJ? When is it legal or illegal?

Just sleeping in a car is not a crime, according to legal professionals, but there are notable exceptions that should be obvious to most.

NJ town would make it illegal to stand near driveways with cars

The Holmdel ordinance would make it illegal for anyone who does not own or have permission to access a vehicle "to enter or remain on any driveway, paved surface, or location within 20 feet" of the car when parked.

NJ gas prices down after Thanksgiving, but not as much as nationally

The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in New Jersey was $3.73 on the Monday following the long Thanksgiving weekend, which represented a sizable drop week over week in the Garden State although the national average declined more...

NJ research scientists developing ‘DNA virus vaccine’ at Rutgers

While talking about DNA alteration may give some people pause, it's the DNA of the virus that's being changed, not of the host.

Guatemalan national charged with child sex assault in Fairview, NJ

According to Bergen County prosecutors, Eddy Chocoj victimized the child between the ages of 4 and 11 on multiple occasions in Fairview.