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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5-year-old girl drowns in bathtub at Newark, NJ apartment
Newark police were called after the girl was found unresponsive in the tub Monday night.
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.
Lakewood, NJ will start issuing big fines to out-of-control school buses
The letter signed by Lakewood school superintendent Laura Winters told bus companies that infractions like drivers wearing earbuds while behind the wheel could subject them to a $500 fine.
NJ Atco Dragway wildfire nearly contained after burning 1,700 acres
Firefighters continue to monitor control lines until a significant rainfall can fully douse all the areas of fire. Smoke will continue to be visible from the fire.
Will Christmas Tree Shops’ employees get their last paycheck?
Workers for the Massachusetts-based retailer, which closed the last of its stores on Saturday, did not receive their regular pay or promised bonus pay in return for staying on the job until the end.
Man fatally struck on NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line
A man was struck and killed after 7 a.m. just north of the Aberdeen-Matawan station in the vicinity of Cliffwood Avenue in Aberdeen, according to NJ Transit.
NJ Transit engineers union says no strike during Labor Day weekend
Tensions have ratcheted up between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen in recent weeks.
Sales manager stole quarter million dollars from NJ company, cops say
Mark A. Cocciardi, Jr., 46, of Ocean Township used sales receipts to process fake returns of building materials that customers had purchased.
NJ judge hears arguments in state lawsuit against trans student notification policies
Monmouth County Superior Judge David Bauman heard arguments Tuesday over the state's injunction against transgender policies in Manalapan, Marlboro and Middletown.
New sexual assault charges against NJ reality show chef
Sexual assault charges against Shalom “Sal” Yehudiel were dropped Monday by a Bergen County judge but new charges in a separate case were filed on Tuesday.