I have been a journalist, columnist and adjunct professor since 2002. I've worked in traditional print media, international magazines and online media (with a small break to exclusively do academia for a year) during my career.
I was born and raised in Morris County, New Jersey where I still reside with my wife and daughter. I launched Mendham-Chester Patch in January of 2012.
After a four-year break where Patch and I parted ways, I was thrilled to be back in the fold as a field editor and this homecoming provided me with the opportunity to work with different sites in New Jersey and hopefully contributed to the national news conversation.
Currently, I am a senior regional manager due more to my advanced age than anything else. It is my honor to work with some really great people and live out my never-ending J. Jonah Jameson fantasies.
You will also always be able to spot me because when I am working, I am sporting my fedora. A trick taught to me by an old colleague of mine to help you become recognizable on your beat. So when you see “the Patch guy with the hat” make sure you say hello!
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Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats Sunday, with an isolated tornado and flash flooding also possible, forecasters said.
A second shot of winter weather is headed for New Jersey, and then forecasters said the region can expect a dramatic weather shift.
Many homes went dark Sunday night and forecasters say the worst is yet to come.
Check out all the headlines from the weekend in the Garden State:
The National Weather Service forecasts a rain and snow mix for parts of the region, with potential for up to 2 inches of snow.
The National Weather Service in Mt. Holly reports a change in the storm track has increased the chance of snow for Sunday into Monday.
While all of New Jersey dealt with dangerous cold, one part of the Garden State saw an astounding figure.
Gusts up to 60+ MPH have been observed, leading to thousands of power outages and dangerous wind chills below zero degrees.
The National Weather Service has offered an explanation for the prolonged snowpack.
Many local Verizon customers experienced disruptions to voice and data services on Wednesday afternoon.
Winds gusting up to 45 mph are possible, forecasters say.
“Horrific” crime is being investigated by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
A pair of adults and a minor are custody after a fracas at the food court, police said.
Officers on scene report the situation is stable.
The New York City Health Department has issued a top 10 countdown to help residents stay healthy as they celebrate the arrival of 2026.
The elite education facility was once home to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Ivanka Trump and actress Stockard Channing.
More than five inches of snow is expected for some towns that are under a winter storm warning, weather officials said.
Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of Emergency Monday night that was followed by a cascade of school delays and cancellations.
The flying flakes are expected to diminish over the course of the day Thursday.
Livingston Park Elementary School received the threats shortly after 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
