Adam Zagoria Archives - New Jersey Globe

Murphy smacks school closing rumor started by Star-Ledger reporter

November 12, 2020 1:40 pmNovember 12, 2020 2:06 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy again criticized Star-Ledger sportswriter Adam Zagoria for falsely tweeting that he will close schools for two months to curb the spread of COVID-19. “I must again dispel, forcefully, the irresponsible rumor that was spread on Twitter yesterday,”...

Star-Ledger sportswriter sets off firestorm rumor after fake school closure report

November 11, 2020 12:42 pmNovember 11, 2020 2:53 pm

A Star-Ledger sportswriter who falsely tweeted that Gov. Phil Murphy will close high schools for two months starting around Thanksgiving is facing sharp criticism from the Murphy administration. At 11:28 AM, Adam Zagoria said he had a source that Murphy...