ONNJ Mornings with Ken Rosato – Wednesday, July 8 2026
Join Ken Rosato every morning at 7AM for the best of New Jersey news, talk and weather. Today Ken talks the latest headlines from New Jersey and around the world, including severe storm cleanup across the Garden State, a Jersey City murder suspect arrested in North Carolina, major changes to toll collection on the Atlantic City Expressway, and the latest on the FIFA World Cup, public safety, and breaking national news. Plus, Meteorologist Mike Favetta sits down with Rutgers State Climatologist Dr. John Krasting to explain the connection between New Jersey’s recent extreme heat, drought conditions, and flash flooding, while guests Dawn Del Russo discusses the rise of fashion brands as lifestyle destinations, Jessica Panetta shares what’s planned for Storybook Land’s 71st birthday celebration, Dan Kennedy talks about the new CREDA NJ rebrand and the future of commercial real estate, Joseph Lebel discusses New Jersey’s summer economy and OceanFirst Bank’s expansion, and Teresa Staub previews Monmouth Arts’ new Culture Around the Corner Festival coming to Long Branch this fall.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.