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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It’s too hot! NJ schools closing early for first week of school
It will still be hot inside many classrooms without air conditioning Friday leading to one more day of early dismissals for many districts.
Lakewood, NJ man dies in Howell crash with mailbox
The Toyota RAV 4 was traveling east on Lanes Mill Road and was in a curve in the road around 11 p.m. when it went off the right side of the road.
NJ cop indicted on charge of filing false gun report after restraining order
Detective Matthew Curtis was ordered to turn over guns in his possession when a temporary restraining order was issued against him in 2022.
NJ school early dismissals for heat — Thursday, Sept 7
Day 5 of New Jersey's late summer heat wave mean another day of temperatures in the 90s and high humidity creating a real feel temperature in the low 100s Thursday and early dismissal for many districts.
NJ school early dismissals for heat — Wednesday, Sept 6
A Heat Advisory is in effect for Wednesday for temperatures that will make it feel as hot inside some schools without air conditioning as it is outside.
Plane that crashed, sparking NJ wildfire, was on 4th flight of the day
Earlier in the day the plane flew from Monmouth to Brandywine Regional Airport in West Chester, PA. It took off again from Brandywine and landed at Soleberg Airport in Readington before making a return flight to Monmouth, according to FlightAware.com.
RWJ nurses on strike in NJ for one month, no new talks scheduled
The nurses, members of United Steelworkers Local 4-200, walked off the job on August in a dispute focused on staffing levels at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
NJ police increase reward to find man missing for a year
Edgar Pelaez, 39, is a father of two from Clifton with a medical condition who was last seen in the area of Hoover Avenue in Passaic.
Going to the beach in NJ this week? You could be in grave danger in the water
Tropical Storm Idalia is at its closest point to New Jersey on Thursday located 300 miles south of Cape May, according to New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow.
Mother of slain NJ councilwoman arrested for attacking murder suspect in court
The attorney for Rashid Ali Bynum entered a not guilty plea and called the evidence circumstantial against his client and was not enough to hold his client.
NJ man having mental breakdown is killed by cops after family calls for help
Jersey City police were called to a home on Randolph Avenue Sunday afternoon after an officer fired his service weapon twice striking a man twice.
Did NJ Gov. Phil Murphy really give out his phone number?
Gov. Phil Murphy on his social media platforms admonished people to "get out of my comment section" and text him a message.