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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Lawmakers say MVC leaving NJ towns holding bill for reopening chaos
Legislation is being introduced to force the Murphy administration to reimburse towns for their extra law enforcement costs.
Bipartisan plan to reimburse NJ restaurants for indoor-dining backtrack
A proposed measure calls for $30 million in federal funds to be used to reimburse restaurants for supplies they bought when they thought they were going to partially reopen indoor dining but the plan was put on hold.
Want indoor dining? Murphy doesn’t sound ready for it anytime soon
Governor Murphy says spikes in other states make him nervous and if we jump the gun our positivity rate will go up and more people will die.
Why Murphy is worried about big, maskless crowds at beaches
During his COVID-19 update Gov. Murphy asks beach-goers to keep their distance while having fun in the sun
The psychology behind what Murphy calls ‘mask sloppiness’
A top psychologist says after 4 months of COVID-29 stress, many folks are going into denial.
What’s going on? We asked MVC chief your questions
Chief Administrator Sue Fulton describes the MVC reopening day debacle as devastating and vows to regain the trust of the motoring public.
MVC chaos: NJ extends license, registration expirations until December
Longer license and registration extensions are instituted along with a numbering system designed to stop huge mobs from showing up at MVC offices
After people camp outside MVC offices, Murphy offers solutions
Murphy says a “tsunami” of customers were expected as agency offices reopened on Tuesday, but he was upset by how long people had to wait on line.
With hot, steamy weather, NJ’s mosquito population is on the rise
There is growing concern about another bumper crop of the insects this summer, which could increase the risk of West Nile virus and Eastern equine encephalitis.
What happened? Long, hot waits with no communication at MVC
Thousands stand in line for hours in broiling conditions with little or no social distancing. Meanwhile one Jersey lawmaker says he tried to warn the MVC about overflow crowds months ago but was ignored.
More NJ MVC offices open Tuesday. You probably shouldn’t go
Not all agencies will be offering all services, long waits are expected, and if your transaction can be done online, you’ll be told to leave
June was dry, July is getting hot: NJ is told to go easy on the water
After one of the warmest and driest Junes on record, temperatures are expected to rise up around 90 this week with only scattered showers in some parts of New Jersey.