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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NJ men with sword, fake gun robbed sex worker, cops say
The woman told Sparta police that the men appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs when she arrived. They took her bag and cash when she told them she was leaving.
3 seniors dead in crash on Route 130 in South Brunswick, NJ
Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said the driver of a 2011 Toyota Camry was making a left turn from Route 130 south onto Stults Road and was struck by a northbound school bus.
Cocaine found in NJ baby’s system after 911 call
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Bergenfield police were called when the child suffered a medical episode.
NJ will prosecute gunman ‘to fullest extent of law’ after troopers nearly killed
Police were called to the Cobmin Ridge Motel on Route 206 in Branchville for a welfare check.
Authorities ID man crushed to death at NJ recycling center
Lakewood police said Timothy Hannold, 50, of the West Creek section of Eagleswood, was inside a large container that had just been delivered.
Murphy to approve NJ Turnpike, Parkway toll hikes
The Turnpike Authority Board of Commissioners approved its 2024 budget, which includes a 3% toll increase for the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
Slain NJ councilwoman remembered one year after she was killed
Eunice Dwumfour's family and friends remembered her Thursday with the unveiling of her headstone. It includes her image and all the roles that she played: daughter, wife, mother, sister, pastor and councilwoman.
Toms River, NJ mayor: No more Zoom after meeting became ‘circus’
Wednesday night's meeting was moved online by township council president Craig Coleman over concerns about a possible large turnout. The meeting held using Zoom was plagued by technical difficulties and members unclear how the meeting should be run.
NJ man uses gas device to rip off Wawa, cops say
Containers were found in the back holding $1,700 worth of fuel that the driver paid just $20 for, according to Delaware State Police.
Cops: PA mom abandoned son to be with NJ boyfriend
Manheim Township, Pennsylvania police Sgt. Barry E. Waltz said Tiffani Chanel Bogroff, 45, moved nearly two hours away to Pennsville, NJ in December.
Suburban NJ school district on ‘fiscal cliff’ now under state supervision
At the budget meeting in May Jackson school superintendent Nicole Pormilli said the district had reached a "fiscal cliff" which led to the elimination of 64 total positions.
NJ mayor’s police funding plan faces backlash from top brass and rivals
Many Toms River residents are upset over plans to hire eight more EMTs with money that was paying the salaries of two retiring police captains.