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 financial mumbo jumbo could soon become easier to understand
A measure could get final approval to force the state auditor to create a user-friendly report on New Jersey’s finances
Will NJ finally do away with phony-baloney constable ‘cops’?
State lawmakers could soon vote abolish the position of constable, which is a holdover from the 1600’s
Should NJ Transit raise fares, cut service? What NJ residents say
A new survey finds most New Jerseyans have strong opinions about how the mass transit agency should get funding
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 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
Not so fast! Historic senior property tax relief in NJ has a catch
The StayNJ program won’t officially get underway until 2026, but some relief will be offered in the interim
Hit the road! Gas prices drifting lower in New Jersey
Lackluster demand, lower oil prices are resulting on dropping prices at the pumps
Many states have more women serving in the legislature than NJ
But data from the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers shows NJ has one of the most diverse caucuses in the country
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.