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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Disturbing rise in serious crimes in Monmouth County, NJ
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry is concerned it will take a tragedy for change to the juvenile system to even be considered by the legislator.
NJ announces $3M study of offshore wind impact on marine life
The DEP announced Monday it will spend $3.7 million for "scientific research projects being undertaken to ensure ecologically responsible development of offshore wind energy," according to a statement from DEP commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy.
New York commuting: More congestion pricing exemptions revealed
Reports by several media outlets say the MTA will add exemptions to congestion pricing before Wednesday's expected final vote on the plan.
Bullet hole found in wall of Lakewood, NJ bedroom
The homeowner wasn't sure when the shot was fired but did hear gunshots fired Sunday afternoon a short distance away.
Self-identified ‘pervy teacher’ sentenced, loses New Jersey credentials
Students of veteran teacher Kyle Banner, 49, of Brick found graphic photos on his Twitter account in April 2023 and reported them to school administrators.
NJ toddler hospitalized after falling out of 2nd story window
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said the mom brought the 2-year-old boy to the city's 4th precinct station around 7:25 p.m. looking for help.
Mom’s disturbing story about child in this car fire was a lie, cops say
Fair Lawn police said the woman was still inside the burning vehicle when they arrived at the car on Saddle River Road in Fair Lawn Saturday afternoon.
Terrorism? NJ church on lockdown after activity alarmed public
Callers told Stafford police the man was wearing an orange flannel shirt under a bulletproof vest in the area of the Doc Cramer sports complex and Saint Mary’s Parish Center.
Helicopter makes emergency landing at NJ high school
A warning indicator light went on, forcing the chopper to land in a field at Middletown school field.
NJ gas station customers stalled out again by tainted gas
A New Jersey 101.5 listener counted 16 vehicles including her own parked along the road to the Ben Franklin Bridge and in the parking lot of the Conoco gas station.
Starbucks is now fleeing the capital city of NJ
The decision came after an evaluation of the store in downtown Trenton was made by its corporate owners although a specific reason was not given for the closure.
Skeletal remains found at residential work site in Wall, NJ
"There is not believed to be any active danger to the surrounding neighborhood," Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said in a statement.