Ever since he was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper, Dan Alexander has always had an interest in the news. Alexander says he learns something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. Alexander has been with New Jersey 101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
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NJ Transit approves massive increase to train and bus fares
The increase, NJ Transit's first since 2015, will take effect July 1 with an automatic 3% increase every year that will not require public hearings.
NJ man known for driving flashy ‘Trump Trailer’ is brutally assaulted at store
Rocky Granata, 64, of Edison, was hit in the head multiple times at the Crown Tire store on Route 36 Friday morning, according to Middletown police.
Humpback whale washes up on NJ beach, the first this year
A 20-30 foot humpback whale was found washed up on the beach at 51st Street in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township around 6:45 a.m. Thursday morning.
100+ dogs rescued in largest NJ dog-fighting bust
Bruce “Hollywood” Low, Jr., 44, of Milmay, who runs the Royal Bull Kennel dog breeding business was charged with using his construction business to launder money from the proceeds of illegal activity, according to Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Naked man on a rampage completely trashes NJ restaurant
Lakewood police said an employee reporting for work around 10 a.m. to Maggie's Bar & Grill on Country Club Drive at the Lakewood Country Club found a man inside destroying furniture, equipment and inventory.
Residents outraged, scared to go to sleep: Toms River cops tackle home break-ins
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little is holding a community meeting on Sunday to discuss the recent thefts and the department's plans to fight back at the crimes.
More home invasions in NJ: Residents robbed at gunpoint
The home invasions of homes in Toms River and Lakewood took place Saturday morning.
Man fires gun through door of home in Toms River, NJ
A resident of Oxford Street in Toms River reported a man, later identified as Asheer Johnson, 18, came to his home, banged on the front door and showed gun he was carrying.
‘I’ll see you in afterlife’ — NJ dad’s disturbing video before killing son, cops say
Manuel Rivera, charged with first degree murder in the death of his son Christian Rivera, threatened to kill the boy before he left the house on Thursday evening.
Toms River, NJ mayor dismisses petition against police funding change
Despite the petitions being certified by township clerk Mike Cruoglio and the council unanimously voting to repeal the ordinance Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick said nothing will change regarding police funding.
$1 million in merchandise stolen from NJ mall store
Thieves broke into an office of Venzio Jewelry located in the mall's food court through the wall sometime after the mall closed Wednesday morning.
Prominent Princeton grad charged with possessing child porn in NJ
Roy ‘Trey’ Farmer, 53, a member of the class of 1993, was taken into custody at his Princeton home with assistance from the Mercer County Tactical Response Team.