Steve Sandberg

Raised in Central Jersey and currently living in Bergen County, Steve Sandberg considers the New Jersey Turnpike his backyard. Steve has been 1010 WINS’ New Jersey Correspondent since October, 2004.

He started his career broadcasting Rutgers football and basketball on WRSU, the campus radio station. In addition, he wrote his own sports column in the daily student paper called “Enter the Sandman,” inspired by one of his favorite songs. Yes, he is a Metallica fan.

By the end of his freshman year, he landed his first professional New York radio gig, working as a news desk assistant at WOR-AM. He went on to cover news for the station as well as four seasons of New York Jets and Giants football. Torn for several years between news and sports, Steve anchored and reported news for WRNJ-AM and FM in Hackettstown, New Jersey, worked for WFAN and broadcasted three seasons of The College of New Jersey football.

Steve finally dedicated himself to news while working for Metro Networks in New York, where he anchored morning drive on WWRL-AM and WNSW-AM and field reported for WABC-AM, WOR-AM, and the over 1,000 other Metro affiliates nationwide. In November of 2001, he was promoted out of the local bureau to become Metro’s Network Correspondent based in New Jersey, where he covered the Garden State for three years before joining 1010 WINS.

Steve earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Political Science from Rutgers University in New Brunswick. He is currently studying law at Rutgers Law School in Newark.

If you have a news tip for Steve, you can contact him at sandberg@wins.com.

1010 WINS' Steve Sandberg, with son David, 2. (credit: The Sandberg Family)

Stories Of Fatherhood: 1010 WINS’ Steve Sandberg

This is just my third Father’s Day. My son, David, will be three in July. I always knew I wanted to be a Dad. I just had no clue just how much fatherhood resembles the steepest, fastest roller coaster at Great Adventure.

CBS New York–2012/06/01

9 Wayne Hills H.S. football players suspended from the team, for their alleged involvement in a fight, are arguing for their right to play in the NJ state final on Saturday (Credit: CBS 2)

Judge Upholds Suspensions Of Nine Suspended Wayne Hills Football Players

Attorneys for the players argued the case before Administrative Law Judge Ellen Bass in Newark. Bass upheld the suspensions and will forward her finding to the state’s education commissioner for a final decision.

2011/12/01

Sign outside Newark's City Hall on Nov. 3, 2011 during the filming of "Dark Knight Rises." (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

‘Dark Knight Rises’ Being Filmed In Newark

Curious Newarkers gathered around City Hall to catch a glimpse of the caped crusader.

2011/11/03

Ed "Fast Eddie" Savage (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Ed ‘Fast Eddie’ Savage Leaving Con Ed After 60 Years

Ed “Fast Eddie” Savage started working for Con Ed on Oct. 4, 1951 — the day after Bobby Thomson hit the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World.”

2011/10/27

Off-Duty NJ Corrections Officer Struck In Newark Hit-And-Run

An off-duty New Jersey corrections officer was hit by a car in Newark early Saturday morning, authorities said.

2011/10/22

Springfield School District Decides To Ban Costumes On Halloween

There won’t be any witches, vampires, ghosts or goblins roaming the halls this Halloween in Springfield because the school district has decided to ban costumes.

2011/10/21

NJ TRANSIT train (file/credit: PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP/Getty Images)

NJ TRANSIT Rail Riders Not Happy, Survey Finds

The agency’s second customer satisfaction survey shows rail passengers giving an overall grade of 4.2 out of 10. That’s down from 4.5 in April.

2011/10/13

The Jersey City skyline is seen from New York, NY - Apr 29, 2007 - Photo: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880

Jersey City Mayor Calls Gas Pipeline Proposal ‘Terribly Dangerous’

Mayor Jerramiah Healy was sounding the alarm Tuesday because of concerns over the proposal’s proximity to critical infrastructure.

2011/10/11

A sign directing drivers to the New Jersey Turnpike - Ridgefield Park, NJ - May 5, 2008 - Photo: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880

New Jersey Officials Doubling Fines For Toll Cheats

Revenue is down on New Jersey’s two major toll roads so officials are getting aggressive in a bid to collect unpaid tolls.

2011/09/28

9/11 Memorial (credit: Steve Sandberg, 1010 WINS)

1010 WINS 9/11 Series: A Look Inside The WTC Memorial Site

Get a sneak peek of the 9/11 Memorial before it opens to the public on Monday, Sept. 12. The memorial will be dedicated on Sunday in a special ceremony for victims’ families.

2011/09/06

Crews work to remove a tree that fell onto a home in Pleasantville during Sunday's storm (credit: Sean Adams/WCBS 880)

Clean-Up Continues Across Tri-State Following Severe Storms

The wicked weather over the weekend that brought strong winds and heavy rain left behind a major mess for Tri-State area residents Monday.

2011/08/22

Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, cast member of MTV's "Jersey Shore" stands on a deck overlooking the boardwalk and beach at the home for the show Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, in Seaside Heights, N.J. (credit: Mel Evans/AP)

Did Belmar Cops Give Mike ‘The Situation’ Sorrentino Special Treatment?

The notorious cast of the “Jersey Shore” has had its run-ins with the law but now three Belmar police officers are the ones to find themselves in trouble after pulling over Mike “Situation” Sorrentino.

2011/08/12

Robert Darling holds a sign that reads "Looking for a wealthy lady to be my wife. Ladies not yet rich but very well off will also be considered." (credit: Robert Darling)

Jersey Shore Man Spends Days In NYC Looking For Wealthy Woman To Be His Wife

Robert Darling has been walking the streets New York City once a week for the almost decade trying to find his future bride.

2011/08/10

Then-Senator Barack Obama speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Denver in 2008. (credit: Max Whittaker/Getty Images)

Rep. Steve Rothman Wants To See 2016 Democratic Convention In New Jersey

Rothman said that hotels, restaurants and proximity to New York City should be enough to lure Democrats to the Garden State.

2011/08/09

Sheila Coley, Newark's first female police chief (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Newark’s First Female Police Chief Plans To Go Back To The Basics

When Sheilah Coley first put on that blue uniform and proudly wore the shield she was just one of 15 female cops on Newark’s police force. Twenty-two years later, she becomes the city’s first female police chief.

2011/08/09

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