Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Gov. Murphy declares State of Emergency for waterlogged NJ
The state of emergency does not close roads, require that residents remain in their homes or employers send their workers home early.
Holmdel, NJ school board closer to amending transgender policy
The Holmdel Board of Education voted to amend its 5756 policy but a reaffirmation vote is needed before it's official.
Rats! Major NJ movie theater closed by infestation
The 11-theater complex was closed down after a Jersey City health inspector discovered a rat infestation,
GRAPHIC: Three dolphins stranded at NJ shore beaches
They are the 43rd, 44th & 45th dolphins to strand on Jersey Shore beaches this year.
E-bike rider struck after drifting into Route 37 traffic
Toms River police said a 33-year-old Little Egg Harbor man was riding on left shoulder of Route 37 eastbound at River Drive around 8 a.m. when he lost control.
More NJ school districts take action on transgender policy
The Millstone Board of Education Tuesday became the latest Monmouth County district to rescind its policy 5756 after learning it was not a mandatory state policy but only guidance
Did you vote yesterday in NJ? Results are in for major school changes
Of the eight referendums put before New Jersey voters on Tuesday five passed, two failed and the result was not yet known for one.
Gunman sentenced in ’20 Maple Shade fatal shooting of acquaintance
Semaj T. Pittman went to the apartment of Kayla Winkler, 22, at The Arbors, a high rise apartment building on Lenola Road in MapleSemaj T. Pittman went to the apartment of Kayla Winkler, 22, at The Arbors, a high rise apartment building on Lenola Road in Maple Shade in February 2020 with a teenager intending to rob her. Shade in February 2020 with a teenager intending to rob her.
NJ trucker found with dead woman’s body in cab, cops say
🚚 Matthew S. Watley refused to exit his truck at a Maryland Costco distribution center
🚚 Sheriff's Office deputies forcibly detained Watley
🚚 Deputies found the body of a dead woman
A New Jersey trucker was charged with murder in the death of a woman found dead early Sunday morning in the cab of his truck at a Costco distribution center in Maryland
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office was call
Driver fights back after criminals attack his car near campus in NJ
Two suspects wearing ski masks entered a car on High Street at the intersection with Hamilton Street in New Brunswick Sunday night.
Murphy administration sues NJ schools, and making them pay state’s legal fees
Because Attorney General Matt Platkin believes the Hanover Board of Education violated that ruling with the Sept. 11 vote he is ordering the local board pay for the state's legal fees.
Good news for patients of NJ dermatology practices that closed suddenly
South Jersey Dermatology Center and North Jersey Dermatology Centeragreed to make all patient files available upon request in either electronic or hardcopy form.