Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Car plunges into Christmas store swimming pool
The Toyota Highlander went through a fence and into the pool at Seasonal World near Six Flags Great Adventure.
UPDATE: 2 Tornado warnings issued in New Jersey
While steady rain and strong winds are wrapping up on Monday afternoon chief meteorologist Dan Zarrow says gusty thunderstorms are still possible this afternoon.
Derailment suspends NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line service
All eight cars of the New York-bound train remained upright after the derailment and none of the seven passengers on crew on board were injured.
NJ man cut gas line, trying to kill his ex’s family, police say
A New Jersey man was charged with attempted murder after police say he cut a gas line inside the Pennsylvania home of a former girlfriend and left an explosive device that could have caused a large explosion.
Restaurants all over NJ closing because of coronavirus infections
Two Jersey Shore restaurants also closed after several staff members tested positive.
So far, no companies fined for breaking Murphy’s COVID-19 rules
The state Department of Labor has only started to investigate nearly 380 reported workplace violations of Gov. Phil Murphy's executive order.
Murphy keeping schools open and NJEA is fine with that for now
NJEA President Marie Blistan is confident that Gov. Phil Murphy will continue to "look at the data, the science and the medicine" to guide his decisions on schools.
No more exceptions: Costco requiring face coverings starting Nov. 16
The chain with 20 locations in New Jersey will end the exemption for those with medical conditions.
Murphy, shooting down rumor, says NJ schools will not be closed
The governor said the return in some districts to classroom learning has "worked quite well" even as more districts go all- remote through at least Thanksgiving.
NJ clarifies COVID-19 rules for barbershops, salons, restaurants
Questions raised about the limits for barber shops and hair salons were addressed in an Executive Order from Gov. Phil Murphy.
Positive COVID-19 test will not delay Ocean County ballot count
County Administration Carl Block said the Board of Elections is "well on their way" to completing the ballot count in time to certify the vote by Nov. 23.
Officials mistakenly kill pet cat confiscated from NJ family’s yard
Mush appeared to be in discomfort but its owner says he was born with a spinal deformity that causes the tail end of his back to sag.