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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Cheers welcome Toms River, NJ police chief back to work after suspension
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little returned to work Thursday morning after a two-day unpaid suspension. Mayor Dan Rodrick told Patch the suspension was over an “administrative issue" but did not provide further explanation.
Trump campaign clears the way for major rally in NJ
Wildwood City Commissioners approved a resolution Monday with the Trump campaign for a "special event" on city beaches on Saturday, May 11.
NJ town says no to flying the LGBT pride flag
Boonton's town council passed an ordinance in December that allowed groups to request permission to fly their organization's flag on the single pole at town hall along with the existing American and POW flags.
NJ Transit scolds impatient riders who jumped from train
NJ Transit spokesman Jim Smith said the impatient commuters created a “significant danger” because of the high voltage overhead wire involved.
Police chief suspended without pay: More conflict in Toms River, NJ
Toms River police Lt. Gene Bachonski Little is on an unpaid suspension Tuesday and Wednesday but did not disclose a reason.
Bomb threats in Marlboro and Trenton connected, cops say
An email received by a Marlboro Memorial Middle School staff member stated bombs had been placed at four locations in Marlboro and Trenton, according to Marlboro police.
Another day, another school vehicle crash in Manchester, NJ
A minivan traveling south on Ridgeway Road (Route 571) made a left turn onto eastbound Route 70 into the path of a northbound small school bus carrying Manchester Township Public School children around 6:40 a.m. Thursday.
Marlboro, NJ schools get another threat, start of classes delayed
For the second day in a row Marlboro police in a post on their Facebook page reported a threat received via email.
‘She molested my daughter in school!’ Mom blasts NJ district at meeting
An angry mother and father on Tuesday publicly accused a Marlboro middle school teacher of sexually assaulting their daughter in a school hallway on video.
This is my ‘f—ing territory’ — Woman shoots Montclair, NJ cop
As Montclair police officers approached the residence on Forest Street shots were fired striking an officer in the shoulder.
Two NJ school districts face bomb threats Thursday morning
The start of classes was delayed by two hours in Marlboro and then completely canceled while the Trenton public school administrative offices were evacuated.
NJ town offers commuters relief from NJ Transit fare increase
The Middletown Township Council will introduce an ordinance at Monday's meeting to reduce the cost of parking at its commuter lots by 15%, the same amount as NJ Transit's fare increase.