Dino is an on-air and digital journalist for New Jersey 101.5FM. He began working with the station in 2007 as a morning news producer, until his transition into the field.
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Where is Central Jersey? It may be bigger than you think
Opinions from New Jersey residents differ from the regional definitions that the Monmouth University Polling Institute has been using to break down results.
Be vigilant, NJ — Hurricane season prediction for 2024
It's still early, but New Jersey's vulnerable coast and flood-prone communities never want to hear this: the Atlantic hurricane season is likely to be an explosive one in 2024.
A move by NYC is making Airbnb rentals explode in New Jersey
Some New Jersey markets have seen a boost in Airbnb bookings due to a relatively new law in New York City that places major restrictions on short-term rentals.
2 more NJ towns limit plastic utensils and condiments at restaurants
The "Skip the Stuff" movement says food establishments should not automatically hand out plastic cutlery and single-use condiments with any takeout or delivery order.
Know a problem gambler in NJ? How to help them and yourself
"It is so important to try to separate the disorder that you absolutely despise from the person you absolutely love," said Leonard Brazer, treatment coordinator with CCGNJ.
Monmouth County, NJ shore town getting $1.4 million for Main Street upgrades
The mayor says this project has been an objective for the borough for more than two years.
Epidemic of missing class: NJ schools with the worst attendance
More New Jersey students are consistently missing school now than prior to the pandemic.
Player harassment may convince NJ to make big change to college sports betting
New Jersey is considered to have some of the strictest rules related to betting on college sports, and there's a proposal to take the state's restrictions even further.
Peak wildfire season is underway — over 200 fires in NJ so far in 2024
According to the research nonprofit Climate Central, the annual number of "fire weather days" has risen by 10 in the northern segment of New Jersey and by four days in the southern portion of the state.
Report: NJ families spending wild amount of income on child care
"Life in New Jersey is expensive enough. When you're paying so much for something as fundamental to our lives as child care, it can make it even tougher," said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree.
Car battery, burnt flag, and more wild things found on NJ beaches
Volunteers managed to collect more than 176,000 pieces of trash across two weather-impacted events.
New home buyer in NJ? 2024 report says this is how much you need to earn
"A big part of this affordability squeeze is that home price appreciation has far outpaced wage growth," Jeff Ostrowski, an analyst for Bankrate, told New Jersey 101.5.