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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Train workers going on strike? NJ Transit fighting with one union
The two sides remain far apart as efforts continue to work out a new multi-year NJ Transit contract
Why are so many New Jersey residents suddenly getting sick?
An unusual pattern has developed in all areas of the Garden State and health officials are urging NJ residents to be careful.
Cybersecurity threats are ballooning in New Jersey
As attacks become more commonplace legislation would require thorough cybersecurity reviews and recommendations for improvements at all levels of NJ government
Is your hospital considered one of the safest in New Jersey?
A new study finds most NJ Hospitals are highly rated, but some only get a fair or poor grade
NJ overweight – it’s a big problem that’s getting bigger
A new report looks at the percentage of adults who are obese and overweight in every state – how New Jersey ranks
NJ nursing homes now rated – which ones are the best and safest?
The state Health Department has launched a dashboard that gives NJ families information about long term care facilities all over Jersey
As Thanksgiving approaches, NJ food insecurity is getting worse
Food pantries across New Jersey are seeing a higher demand for food help now than when the pandemic started
NJ students could soon get required instruction on grieving
A New Jersey lawmaker wants teens to get information about handling grief in health class
Life-saving EMS squads in NJ are fighting to survive financially
A new push is being made to raise the reimbursement rate for ambulance service in NJ to help cover a portion of the cost of service
Did a loved one just die? NJ trying to stop ‘death deals’ harassment
A lawmaker wants to stop ‘coffin chaser’ companies that hound NJ residents, including children, to sign inheritance advance deals after a relative passes
Will the cost of gasoline ruin your Christmas in New Jersey?
Prices have been bouncing up and down like a yo-yo but a new trend could soon take shape in New Jersey
Was it criminal? NJ law enforcement investigates major voting machine mess-up
Everyone agrees it’s important to get issue resolved as quickly as possible