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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Gas main break closes part of Route 18 in East Brunswick, NJ
East Brunswick police told New Jersey 101.5 a contractor struck a 24" gas main at Route 18 and Racetrack Road around 2 a.m.
Contaminated NJ beaches closed to swimming — for how long?
Three New Jersey lake beaches are closed because of algae blooms and swimming is banned at a Jersey Shore beach because of a high level of bacteria.
Baby rescued from water as torrential rains flood NJ city neighborhood
A line of thunderstorms Tuesday morning caused flash flooding in New Brunswick, flight cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport, led to a dramatic rescue and spawned a funnel cloud at the Jersey Shore.
First question for Powerball & Mega Millions winners: Annuity or cash?
The Powerball jackpot grew for the 38th drawing in a row Monday to the fifth largest annuitized amount in U.S. lottery history at $1 billion ($516.8 million cash).
‘Never seen this in my life’ — Tears from NJ victims after crazy floods
Residents of a Belvidere neighborhood told Gov. Phil Murphy, flanked by Republican state Sen. Doug Steinart and Rep. Tom Kean about the damage to their homes.
NJ man killed in horrific crash that ripped bus ‘like a can opener’
Juan Vasquez-Rodriguez was one of three people killed after the Greyhound bus hit three trucks parked on a rest area off ramp near St. Louis.
Northern Lights unlikely for anyone in NJ or NY on Thursday night
The Nothern Lights forecast is a bust for the northern United States after the behaviors of a solar storm changed.
Brick, NJ man killed in job accident with power line
Kevin McAdorey was working on a motorized scissor lift for a private contractor around 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the shopping plaza.
NJ could close more than a dozen beaches that are swimming in poop
Samples taken at the beaches on Monday and released Tuesday tested at a higher than acceptable level for fecal bacteria. If Tuesday’s samples test high the water will be closed for swimming.
Can you see the Northern Lights from New Jersey this week?
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights.
7-Eleven store forced to shut down after NJ woman crashes into it
The crash happened the day before 7-Eleven's 96th birthday.
NJ couple stole thousands from youth league to go to Disney World, officials say
Kathleen Murawski and Joseph Murawski were charged with stealing $91,000 from the Old Bridge Soccer League's bank account.