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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Dad shoots wife and son inside Roxbury, NJ home
Roxbury police were called to a home on Justine Place in the Succasunna section around 9 a.m. and found the bodies of Peter Ventricelli, 57, wife Kellie Ventricelli, 58 and their 15-year-old son Anthony inside.
Girl Scouts in NJ ask: Don’t try to buy new sold-out cookies online
Buying the sold out Raspberry Rally Girl Scout cookie online may satisfy your sweet tooth but doesn't benefit the scouts and the activities funded by sales.
No charges for NJ troopers who shot man after he killed dog
The man sitting in a car moved the rifle he was holding and shot a dog sitting in the driver's seat. He continued to move it in the direction of one of the troopers.
NJ teacher charged after ‘sexually explicit conversation’ with teen
The online interaction took place at the Elysian Charter School in Hoboken where Schau was listed as a middle school science teacher.
NJ State Police trooper gets shot while sitting in car in Paterson
State Police said the trooper was on a patrol in the area of 30th Street in Paterson's Eastside around 12:50 a.m. when he was shot in the lower leg.
Panera, Starbucks in Hoboken, NJ ban indoor dining
NBC 4 New York reported that the Panera and Starbucks on Washington Street in Hoboken have closed their dining areas in the past two weeks to all customers.
No boating allowed in Lakewood, NJ this summer because of severe damage
Yonoson Ely told The Lakewood Scoop that there is severe damage to the docks and equipment that will require "hundreds of thousands" dollars to repair.
Dog flu outbreak — it’s a Philly (and South Jersey) thing
Also known as dog flu, canine influenza is a Philly thing that has crossed over the Delaware River and can be deadly.
Cold comes just in time for the Seaside Heights, NJ Polar Bear Plunge
The Special Olympics New jersey Polar Bear Plunge could have a record number of participants for its 30th anniversary.
Sea Isle City, NJ condo balcony collapses onto floor below
Photos show the collapse of a balcony from the 8th floor into the 7th floor of the Spinnaker condominium on the boardwalk in Sea Isle City.
Lakewood, NJ man admits asking young girl to make child porn
Samuel Schwinger, 37, admitted he was communicating with over two dozen minors between October 2018 and April 2019 looking for material to produce and distribute sexually explicit material and asked one for video.
Check your accounts: NJ bank customers could get duplicate charges
Citizens Bank in a one-sentence statement at the top of its website Wednesday stated it is working to quickly resolve duplicate transactions on customer accounts and asked for customer patience.