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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Boy gets run over by school bus after getting off it in Lakewood, NJ
The 9-year-old got off the bus and was starting to cross in front of the bus when he was hit around 6:15 p.m., according to Lakewood police.
St. Patrick’s Day parades postponed, others in NJ might be affected
Hamilton (Mercer), Morristown, North Wildwood, Seaside Heights and Union Township also have parades scheduled for Saturday.
NJ city plans to fine stores for customers abandoning shopping carts
Supermarkets would have three days to pick up their abandoned card or face a $50 fine.
Wind-blown wildfire in Little Egg Harbor, NJ consumes 418 acres
No evacuations were needed and no property was damaged by the Governors Branch wildfire which consumed 418 acres and was declared 100% contained early Tuesday evening.
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.