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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Would you live in a haunted house? Chances in NJ are you already do
A new report finds many would by a home with ghosts - the head of the Jersey Ghost Hunters Society says most ghosts are harmless and only cause minor mischief
How NJ shore businesses survived summer of 2021: A look back and ahead
An expert panel reports more visitors spent more money than in 2019, but labor shortages and supply chain problems posed serious challenges
Only 20% of eligible New Jerseyans have gotten booster shot
As the FDA approves boosters for those who got the Moderna and J&J vaccines, only one in five eligible Jersey residents who got the Pfizer vaccine has received the booster so far
NJ parents told to get ready for COVID vaccines for young kids
Gov. Phil Murphy and the State Health Commissioner vow to be ready to give kids shots at school, doctor’s offices, pharmacies and local, county and state sites.
New data shows much higher COVID risks for the unvaccinated in NJ
State Health Department data confirms the vaccines prevent serious illness in the vast majority of COVID-19 breakthrough cases.
Clinical trials speed up because of COVID
New trials to approve drugs and treatment are faster and easier as a result of the pandemic.
Warning: Fake Percocet, Vicodin, Adderall, Xanax flooding New Jersey
The head of the DEA in New Jersey says fentanyl-laced pills that look like Oxycontin, Percocet and Vicadin are being sold on the streets, and they can cause instant death.
Masks required on NJ Transit: What happens if you refuse to wear one?
If a passenger won’t mask up police are called and the individual is escorted off the train or bus, according to NJ Transit president Kevin Corbett
NJ health officials predict COVID spike by Christmas but they’re not worried
The state Health Commissioner says the uptick should be within a range that can be handled by the NJ hospital system
NJ health officials to pregnant women – get vaccinated immediately
The state health commissioner says new data shows COVID poses a much greater risk to the mother and her unborn child than the vaccine itself.
COVID outbreaks rise in NJ schools: Public heath officials urge vaccines
Gov. Phil Murphy says as a big outbreak in Toms River is investigated, efforts continue to keep schools open, with remote learning a last resort
Many NJ kids struggling with COVID stress, anxiety as they return to school
The commissioner of the Department of Children and Families says if parents notice a prolonged pattern of lying, fights, property damage stealing or substance use they should call for help