David Matthau

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.

Lawmakers call for probe into Sandy insurance claim denials

With mounting evidence that hundreds of families in New Jersey and New York had their Superstorm Sandy insurance claims denied because of fraud, U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, along with New York Sens. Kristen Gillibrand and Charles Schumer are calling on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs to hold Congressional oversight hearings to get to the bottom of the situat

Continued Rebuilding

Almost two years after Superstorm Sandy walloped the Garden State, many shore towns and individual homeowners continue restoration and repair work. But they're not the only ones.

Sand Dune Fight Continues in NJ [AUDIO]

More than 19 months after Superstorm Sandy lashed New Jersey, beachfront homeowners are still fighting efforts to build large sand dunes on their properties to protect against future hurricanes.

Sandy Recovery Remains in Focus [VIDEO/AUDIO]

Nineteen months after Superstorm Sandy slammed the Jersey Shore, Gov. Chris Christie remains focused on restoration and recovery.

Helping NJ Kids Recover from Sandy

The Christie Administration has announced the state will use almost $5.5 million in federal funds for school and community-based psychosocial intervention programs to help kids cope with social, psychological and family stress caused by Superstorm Sandy.

Sandy’s Mold Issues Linger in NJ [AUDIO]

More than a year after Superstorm Sandy slammed the Garden State, mold may still be causing health problems for hundreds, and perhaps even thousands, of residents in flooded communities.

Remembering Superstorm Sandy: One Year Ago Today

One year ago today Superstorm Sandy - the worst natural disaster in State history - swept across New Jersey, causing billions of dollars in damage and throwing the lives of millions of Garden State residents into chaos.

Will NJ Ever Really Be Ready for Another Hurricane? [SERIES]

In the final part of our special series, 'Are We Ready,' we examine whether the Garden State truly is prepared for another hurricane, such as Sandy.

NJ Not Ready for Another Superstorm: Report Finds [SERIES]

In part four of our series, 'Are We Ready,' we examine the findings of a new report on just how prepared we are for another superstorm.

NJ’s OEM Prepares for Another Superstorm [SERIES]

In part three of our series, Are We Ready? We take a look into efforts being made by the state OEM to be ready for a future storm of Sandy's magnitude.