NJ News – August 15, 2024

By Gerald D'Ambra

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A former teacher and coach was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a student over the course of several years. 51-year-old Darrell Moody faces multiple counts of aggravated and criminal sexual assault.

A toddler had to be airlifted to the hospital, after falling into a swimming pool in Atlantic County. The incident happened at a home on Bellavista Avenue in Buena Vista.

Francis O’Connor was recently sworn in as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation. O’Connor began his public service career at the New Jersey Turnpike Authority as a toll collector. He has a total of four decades of experience in transportation.

Michael Aron, a prominent political correspondent who covered stories in New Jersey for several decades, has died after a long battle with illness. Aron received the Lifetime Achievement Award in New Jersey Journalism in 2021. He was 78 years old.

About the Author

Gerald D'Ambra
Co-Founder

Gerald D’Ambra is co-founder of On New Jersey.

Throughout his career in TV, Gerald has led projects developing shows for Cox Broadcasting, Sinclair, Fox, and Discovery Scripps. He is a former marketing and communications executive with a global technology company and a former TV News Anchor, Reporter, and Executive Producer.

Gerald led communications and marketing projects for global brands and secured national and local media placement. He has been nominated for Emmy Awards and won multiple AP awards for journalism.