Dino Flammia

I am a digital journalist for New Jersey 101.5FM. I began working with the station in 2007 as a morning news producer (I don't miss the 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. schedule) until my shift into the field. This job is always full of surprises; I never know where the next assignment will take me.

NJ beach sand could have loads of bacteria — but don’t worry

When under an advisory for unsafe levels of bacteria, the beach remains open to the public.

Generations later, high-flying ads still a hit at the Jersey Shore

On a busy day, as many as 16 planes belonging to High Exposure Aerial Advertising can be coasting the shore, from Cape May to Sandy Hook.

How NJ residents view the state and what bothers them most

Not since 1980 has a bigger share of New Jersey residents expressed a negative view of their state.

The Less-Expensive Ways to Enjoy NJ This Summer

Are you among the 25% of Americans who won't take a vacation this summer because of cost?

DEP seeking beach lovers to buy ‘Shore to Please’ license plates

Due to the multiple options of special plates available, there's been a significant decline in revenue earned by the Shore to Please plates, the department said.

Atlantic City’s two new casinos opening on the same day — why?

The casinos taking over for the former Revel and the former Taj Mahal will start dealing on June 28.

933,000 adults in NJ have a mental illness but few get help

New Jersey 101.5 presents a five-day series on mental health in New Jersey and the impact of disorders that affect one's mood, thinking and behavior.

Jersey Shore not the biggest contributor to NJ tourism revenue in 2017

The latest figures show the Garden State has much more to offer outsiders than just beaches and boardwalks.

Have a Kid Finishing College? The Job Hunt May Be Easier

With some patience, New Jersey's newest college graduates will likely get better results from their job hunt compared to past years.

With an uptick in vaping, NJ schools adjust their lessons

According to the latest youth tobacco survey, 9.6 percent of New Jersey youth are using e-cigs — more than double the rate of youth reporting the usage of traditional cigarettes.

NJ got rid of permits for roof jobs — Mayors say that was bad idea

A poorly-timed rule that took effect in March opens the door to concerns for residents' safety and municipalities' revenue streams, according to town officials looking to reverse the change.

NJ air so dirty that it’s bad for your health, report says

More than half of New Jersey's counties received a failing grade for ozone pollution in the latest air quality report card from the American Lung Association.