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.
David Matthau
Proposed NJ law would require retail stores to spot victims of scammers
Proposed legislation would require stores that sell refillable gift cards to train workers about how to identify and respond to gift card fraud.
Vaccine ‘passports’ means NJ would have to fight forgeries
State Senator Nick Scutari’s bill would make it a serious crime to produce, sell or use a false card to get into a show, concert, a sporting event or on a plane.
NJ doing better than Murphy’s best-case scenario for summer
Coronavirus metrics are better than the “best case scenario” model predicted but the governor won’t expand capacity limits or offer any graduation guidance yet.
Homeland Security identifies top domestic threats to NJ
A new report warns anti-government anarchists and white supremacists could launch attacks in NJ in the coming weeks and months.
Murphy not sure when he’ll give up his emergency powers
Gov. Murphy says it’s needed for many things including the vaccination rollout. A growing number of lawmakers don't see it that way.
National Guard troops keep NJ vaccine megasites humming
The men and women of the Guard are calm, pleasant, efficient as they play a vital role in helping Garden State residents get vaccinated for COVID-19.
If you’re fully vaccinated, why do you still have to be so careful?
New Jersey officials say caution is still needed in public because many questions about COVID-19 remain unanswered and people are still dying and getting sick.
How to become a New Jersey state trooper — Not easy but worth it
If you think you’ve got the guts, grit and smarts to become a New Jersey state trooper, now’s the time to take action.
More young and middle-age NJ residents are getting hospitalized with COVID
Contagious variants coupled with less cautious behaviors are believed to be driving the trend.
Murphy spells out best and worst-case scenarios for this summer
Gov. Murphy says new cases and hospitalizations should keep rising, but he predicts we’re in store for “ a great summer.”