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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Man shot in Elizabeth, NJ for leaning on a car
The victim was "highly intoxicated" and could not provide a description of the gunman to police.
NJ bank workers become ill after handling tainted cash
The Wells Fargo branch on Lyons Avenue was evacuated with first responders and a hazmat team called to the bank.
NJ police ask high school students to stop playing Senior Assassin
Holmdel police were called to a house when a team playing Senior Assassin was lurking around a yard with water guns but were at the wrong house.
Brick, NJ women who run ‘Crazy Ladies Sanctuary’ turn down plea deal
Aimee Lonczak and Michele Nyczbe turned down a plea deal that would land them in the Ocean County jail for a year plus community service.
Young teens try to carjack woman at gunpoint at Cherry Hill, NJ Walmart
When the teens ordered the woman out of her car late Monday night she took off and called police.
UFC fighter busted in Howell, NJ home burglary
Karl Roberson, 32, of Neptune,charged in in the burglary of a home in Howell was a UFC fighter from 2017 until 2022.
Dolphins in NJ: You can now see them in the Raritan — and that’s not good
The seemingly happy group of dolphins were swimming in the Raritan River have not been seen since Wednesday, according to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
Stubborn wildfire in West Milford, NJ as more fires dot the state
The Kanouse Wildfire in Passaic County continues to grow as conditions continue to be ideal statewide for the quick spread of wildfire but weekend rain will help the situation.
Man killed after NJ off-duty cop hits him while crossing street
The 67-year-old man was crossing Whitesville Road.
NJ courts have stopped school strikes before. Why does Rutgers strike keep going?
Rutgers has not sought a court order to get 9,000 striking faculty members off the picket lines at the request of Gov. Phil Murphy.
Wildfires continue to burn in NJ after 3 days — fire risk elevated for state
The Kenouse wildfire in West Milford consumed 140 acres as of Thursday morning and has not yet been contained, according to the Forest Fire Service.
Homeless after fire, woman came to NJ with pickup stuffed with dead, starving pets
Dogs running around the parking lot of a Sussex County shopping center and a strong odor drew attention to a Chevrolet Silverado stuffed with live and dead dogs and cats on Monday.