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 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, and Christie, 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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Here’s the latest help that NJ businesses can expect from the state
A sweeping legislative package is being introduced to offer almost a quarter of a billion dollars in across-the-board assistance.
These NJ kids were getting vaccinated on Thursday: Their message to you
Hundreds of excited 12 to 15-year-olds show up at the Burlington County megasite in Burlington County.
Demand accountability and rat out unemployment abuse in NJ, employers say
As the state reopening continues, businesses across Jersey complain finding workers is more and more difficult
Murphy pleads with nursing home workers: Get vaccinated now!
To increase state vaccination totals he doesn’t rule out requiring staff at long term care facilities to get the vaccine or offering residents money to get the shot
NJ has many COVID long-haulers who’ve taken months to recover
They think they’ve recovered from the virus but suddenly symptoms reappear, and may persist for months
FBI in NJ cracking down after rise in hate crimes in 2020
New Jersey had 1,441 bias incidents last year, compared to 994 in 2019.
NJ homeowner associations not opening pools for fear of COVID lawsuits
The measure would stipulate homeowner associations in the Garden State could not be sued if somebody gets COVID and claims they caught the virus in the pool or clubhouse
Dogs are helping calm some nervous NJ residents getting vaccinated
The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery is providing emotional support staff and therapy dogs at the Edison vaccine mega site.
Free beer and ‘boots on the ground’ — NJ’s vaccination rush before summer
Murphy is stepping up efforts to convince New Jersey residents who have not been vaccinated to roll up their sleeves and get the shot.
NJ lifting limits but bars and restaurants say new rules still a problem
The head of the NJ Restaurant and Hospitality Association says 6 foot distance limits between tables need to be cut in half for many restaurants to be able to make a profit
NJ state troopers keep watch for Jersey Shore pandemic violations
As the weather warms up and more people get vaccinated, shore bars are reminded about capacity and social distance limits.
NJ greenlights summer camps — with safety measures in place
But the state Health Department issues a comprehensive list of rules and protocols to keep campers and staff safe from COVID