Well before becoming a digital reporter, content creator and fill-in news anchor for New Jersey 101.5, Erin Vogt's journalism roots began with faux interviews on a Fisher Price tape recorder. The lifelong Jersey Girl has more than 20 years in radio news and has received both an NJSPJ award and a team-won Regional Edward R. Murrow Award. She firmly believes that life’s too short to drink bad coffee and is a fan of the beach and karma.
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NJ man accused of $5M Ponzi scheme that cheated 30 investors
Vincent Dispoto, of Belmar is accused of scamming investors out of funds since the 1980s, as the owner of both Giddeon Financial Services and Liberty Mortgage Services.
This could mean the end of tough gun laws in New Jersey
New Jersey is a staunch supporter of Delaware as it defends laws against assault weapons and large capacity magazines, amid second amendment challenges.
NJ doctors still unpaid, prescriptions disrupted for weeks after attack
A ransomware attack on the tech and billing arm of UnitedHealth has had a widespread ripple effect, felt for weeks in NJ and across the nation.
These must-visit shops in NJ specialize in gourmet chocolates
New Jersey has a wealth of longtime candy makers, who have been making and selling delicious chocolate for generations.
NJ military recruiter charged with sexual assault at Wawa
The incident was reported as it happened in June 2022 in Atlantic County — Shawn C. Nguyen, of Egg Harbor Township, was arrested nearly two years later.
Shootings hours apart in NJ leave 2 young men dead, third critically hurt
Unrelated shootings reported hours apart on Tuesday night left two men dead and a third critically hurt, in two Middlesex County towns.
NJ mom was stabbed by ex-boyfriend, now convicted of trying to kill her
Asbury Park resident Amando Miguel-Ortiz is convicted of attempted murder, for stabbing the mother of his child while she was cooking one evening in 2023.
After $1.5M luxury car theft ring, another NJ man heads to prison
Four men have admitted to their roles in the operation that stole at least 10 high-end vehicles in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut.
NJ man accused of trying to kill woman with scissors
Christopher Serrano, of Manalapan, has been criminally charged while recovering after being shot by Old Bridge police at a hotel on Sunday.
NJ high school teacher charged with punching girl in head
The 68-year-old teacher, Joseph Mingoia, of Bayonne, was arrested days after trying to break up a student fight, during which he allegedly struck a female teen.
China floods NJ with dangerous products banned in their own country
A retired law enforcement collective is pressing for more federal resources to try and help stem the flood of illegal, dangerous vape products being marketed to kids.
Making it easier to beat NJ governor’s wife could cost taxpayers a lot, county reps say
U.S. Rep. Andy Kim is suing to get rid of the county line grouping on primary ballots — which Atlantic County officials said could wind up being a big expense for counties.