Eric Scott has been a broadcaster and creator of content since he was 14. Now, as the Senior Political Director for New Jersey 101.5, he helps our community understand the complicated world of New Jersey politics. With almost 30 years of covering the state's political scene, Scott provides insight and perspective and help you understand what it all means for you and your family. You can hear Scott on-air as he delivers the morning news broadcasts on the Bill Spadea show. He also produces and hosts our Town Hall series of programs that explore critical issues facing the residents of New Jersey. Scott is honored to have received three Edward R. Murrow awards.
Eric Scott
Thanksgiving really started in New Jersey, not with the pilgrims
Thank the Pilgrims? Nah. Thanksgiving is really a Jersey thing.
These home improvements will drastically raise your property taxes in NJ
Home improvements can make your home more livable and raise resale value but be warned: Many home improvements will raise your property taxes in New Jersey.
Moving scams are costing New Jerseyans big bucks
Moving scams are plaguing residents of New Jersey. Learn the steps you can take to make sure you won't be the next victim.
$5 bet turns into $1 million at Hard Rock, Atlantic City
Learn how a player turned a $5 bet into nearly $1 million dollars playing three card poker at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, NJ.
Local NJ councilwoman resigns, charged with stealing from charity
Hillsdale Councilwoman Abby Lundy is charged with embezzling money from the First Light charity in Connecticut.
Terrifying knife attack at Newark Liberty Airport
Melissa Mauldin, from North Carolina, was the victim of a terrifying random knife attack at New Jersey's Newark Liberty Airport.
New Jersey’s fattest counties — NJ Top News
New Jersey's obesity rate is rising sharply. 3-in-10 adults are now considered obese. Learn which areas of the Garden State have the biggest problem with this list of New Jersey's fattest counties. Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.
Surfer slammed: New details, bodycam released — NJ Top News
Police bodycam video shows the moments leading up to a surfer being tackled to the ground by police in Belmar, NJ. Learn what happened leading up to the violent confrontation. Eric Scott has details on this morning's First News.
Woman falls victim to lottery scam in Newark, NJ
Police alert: Beware of lottery scam! Woman duped out of $385 by fake lottery winners.
Body slammed over beach badge? What happened in Belmar? NJ Top News
Did police in Belmar really body slam a surfer over a beach badge dispute? Learn what really happened. Eric Scott has the latest on this morning's First News.