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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NEW: New Jersey residents could soon be wearing masks in public
State leaders urge everybody to continue to use social distancing as the primary weapon against COVID-19, pointing out most masks primarily protect others, not you.
NJ police may start ticketing everyone who attends a gathering
The head of the New Jersey State Police warns any coronavirus partygoer may be criminally charged and they could soon face big fines, too.
How NJ restaurants fight to stay afloat, help neighbors in outbreak
Many eateries are offering lower-priced take-out menus and helping to feed firstr-esponders and those who have lost their jobs.
Why Gov. Murphy says we’re ‘at war’ with COVID-19
During his daily briefings, the governor is using strong language and vivid imagery, hoping to unify and inspire Garden State residents at a time of fear and uncertainty.
Army Corps setting up 4 field hospitals in NJ to prepare for COVID-19 surge
The Army Corp of Engineers is working with FEMA, the New Jersey National Guard and the State Police to open facilities in North, Central and South Jersey
Over by Easter? Murphy says ‘we have to stay the course’ despite Trump optimism
Health experts stress social distancing is the best way to slow and decrease the novel coronavirus, but they say there’s a lag between what we do today and when we’ll see the result
How crowded should supermarkets get? NJ says use common sense
Governor Murphy says no one-size-fits-all directive is issued for essential businesses.
If you get coronavirus, how long will it take you to recover?
Health officials say it’s a difficult question to answer, because some people who get COVID-19 feel normal after a few weeks but may still be somewhat contagious.
NJ residents warned about coronavirus cyber attacks, scams
The state Homeland Security boss says ‘bad actors’ are trying to get you to click on dangerous links by supposedly offering updates and treatments for COVID-19 that are bogus.
As the crisis worsens, Murphy tells partygoers ‘it’s time to cut the crap’
Law enforcement may get tough on 50-person limit on gatherings.
If you feel sick, where should you go for a coronavirus test?
Officials say the growing number of ‘test’ locations are actually specimen collection sites and there only one basic testing protocol being used in New Jersey.
During the outbreak, NJ says vital programs for residents in need still running
New Jersey officials have a message to residents who depend on a variety of social services to make ends meet: Nobody is going to forget about you.