Recep Karaca
Position: Chief Editor
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, Rutgers University, New Jersey
Master’s Degree in Media Studies, Columbia University, New York
Career: Began as a political reporter for The Star-Ledger in Newark.
Worked as an editorial director for NJ Spotlight News.
Joined DailyNewsEn in 2021 as Chief Editor, leading the newsroom with a focus on impactful reporting.
Expertise: Politics, investigative journalism, and policy analysis.
Notable Achievements:
Awarded the New Jersey Press Association Medal for Outstanding Editorial Leadership.
The untold story: Behind the scenes with Radio City’s Santa Claus
He’s managed to avoid all the pitfalls of celebrity — the all-night Christmas parties, eggnog addiction, after-hours poker binges with the elves....
Suspect in Long Branch standoff accused of stabbing 2, including woman in bed
LONG BRANCH - A city man who barricaded himself inside a house in Long Branch and kept authorities at bay for...
Judge dismisses harassment complaints filed by teachers against superintendent
WATERFORD TWP. -- A judge has thrown out a case brought by three township teachers who sought to remove Superintendent...
N.J. education groups to Christie: Your new school funding plan would cause chaos
TRENTON -- Education advocacy groups on Thursday called on Gov. Chris Christie to resist including his own drastic school funding restructuring plan...
Powerball 2/22/17 winning numbers, live lottery results for Wednesday’s $403M drawing
UPDATE: $435.3 million jackpot won in Indiana; $2M ticket sold in N.J. The winning Powerball numbers in Wednesday's drawing...
I am thankful my children cry over ridiculous things
It was a Saturday morning, and my then 5-year old daughter woke me up before an ungodly hour to...
Broadway Playhouse at Merkin Concert Hall offers children an interactive introduction to Broadway Musicals
At Merkin Concert Hall, children are invited to explore their musical passions and strengthen their experience of theatre. Ann...
LISTEN: What Christie said today about WFAN job rumors
TRENTON -- A day after a report surfaced saying he was among "plenty of candidates" being considered to succeed...
Ultimate N.J. weekend guide: 8 great ways to finish off February
SEASIDE HEIGHTS POLAR BEAR PLUNGE: Seaside Heights bursts back to life Saturday for its annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge, which...
The ‘best stress relief’ is this N.J. herbal remedy, but not the one you...
Turns out there's more than one herb people use to relieve stress. Herbalist & Alchemist, an "herbal therapeutics" company...
Kids should love the new techie toys on view at the Toy Fair |...
The big story in toys is technology. Nothing new, right? Even those of us who grew up with the...
The Book on WMU’s Corey Davis: Scouting polarizing WR
Editor's note: NFL.com analyst and former NFL scout Bucky Brooks...
Ole Miss self-imposes one-year postseason ban for 2017
Ole Miss announced on Wednesday that it's self-imposing a one-year football postseason ban for the 2017 season after receiving a new NCAA notice of...
Mitch Trubisky intends to throw at NFL Scouting Combine
Top NFL draft prospects in the 2017 quarterback class won't...
2017 NFL Draft: DeShone Kizer, Mitch Trubisky top QB prospects
With the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine upon us, Bucky Brooks...
Sources Tell Us: Scout compares Evan Engram to Jordan Reed
Editor's note: NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein is constantly talking to...
Five edge rushers with most to prove at NFL Scouting Combine
Editor's note: NFL.com analyst Chad Reuter will take a...
Fred Rogers, Donald Trump, my daughter and me
CaptionCloseIt is a small testament to his lasting brilliance that 14 years after his death, Fred Rogers captivates my daughter.When he speaks about feelings,...
Sweden: Perhaps too welcoming to migrants
CaptionCloseAs if on cue, riots broke out in a heavily immigrant suburb of Stockholm as soon as the media mocked President Donald Trump for...
Social media unites 250 to attend Texas funeral of ‘lone veteran’ with no family
CaptionCloseAbout 250 people gathered at the Killeen funeral of Galen Bruce Pearson, a 23-year Army veteran, when the local newspaper announced the man did...
Veterans, famous Texans will be honored at Texas State Cemetery with Christmas ceremony
CaptionCloseA young volunteer places a wreath during the 2015 National Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery December 12, 2015 in Arlington, VA....
‘Unprecedented’: San Antonio Girl Scout warehouse depleted of hit cookie
CaptionCloseThe Girl Scouts introduced the new S'mores cookie flavor in honor of their 100 year anniversary, but not every area of Texas got this...
S.A. woman’s invention lands in coveted celebrity swag bags for Grammys, Academy Awards
CaptionCloseThe Rest-Rite Sleep Positioner, invented by local attorney Jennifer Sparr, was included in the Grammy Awards Gift Bag given to nominees earlier this month...
Changes in store for Contemporary Art Month
CaptionCloseIt was time for Miss CAM Antonio to go.Participation in the competition to wear the Contemporary Art Month crown had waned the past couple...
NFL eyeing vast growth potential in Mexico City
CaptionCloseA strong showing in a game last November at Azteca Stadium has the NFL envisioning strong growth potential for future games in Mexico City. An...
In-N-Out Burger opens third location in San Antonio area
CaptionCloseCalifornia fast food chain In-N-Out Burger will open its third location in the San Antonio area Thursday, the company said.The company will serve its...
Banned dad can watch his son wrestle, just not in the gym
A parent banned from Liberty High School due to bad behavior will be allowed to watch his son's wrestling championship...
Lehigh Twp. man, 32, accused of having child pornography
A Walnutport-area man is jailed after authorities say he downloaded more than 30 images and 18 videos of child pornography....
Hunterdon Harmonizers look to expand with free voice lessons
FLEMINGTON -- As the Hunterdon Harmonizers embark on their free singing lessons program for the spring, the barbershop-style, a cappella...
Slate Belt school play’s pyrotechnics plan gets doused after fire alarm
In what appeared to be a bout of unfortunate timing, a high school musical director's request to use pyrotechnics...
7 ways Lance said he was different from Trump at combative town hall meeting
BRANCHBURG -- Even a hostile crowd that booed and heckled U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance found things to like when...
Suspect in 2013 Phillipsburg slaying heading to trial again
Salim Newton will stand trial this spring, accused of killing the mother of his child in a 2013 Phillipsburg shooting. It...
Victim: No reason to provoke Allentown stabbing in car
The woman stabbed repeatedly by her father-in-law Wednesday afternoon inside a vehicle in Allentown needed emergency surgery for her wounds...
Get the facts on Synagro/Green Knight plan | Guest column
By Jim Hecht I'm writing to set the record straight on the Slate Belt Heat Recovery Center project proposed for...
$2.47 million Lehigh frat scam means jail for 78-year-old
After bilking Lehigh University fraternities and sororities of $2.47 million via a business managing their money, 78-year-old Albert Fisher may spend the...
Report will guide 2 N.J. school districts on path to merger
Should Greenwich Township and Bloomsbury merge their school districts? A report to be discussed publicly next month may reveal if they...
NFL free agency rumors: Jameis Winston hopes Buccaneers sign DeSean Jackson
DeSean Jackson said Tuesday that he hopes to sign with a team that has a quarterback capable of winning championships...
Councilman blasts $4K software used to collect free data
Easton Councilman Peter Melan criticized city council for buying a $4,000 software package to collect real estate listings that he...
Hellertown lawyer announces bid for district judge
A Hellertown attorney is the latest candidate to enter the race for Hellertown-area district judge. Alan R. Mege (Courtesy photo) ...
Did the Lehigh Valley hit a record high temperature Thursday?
Move over 1985. Lehigh Valley International Airport on Thursday established a new record high temperature for the date: 72, set at...