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 school closings, delayed openings for snow — Tuesday, Jan. 16
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow is not calling this a major winter storm but rather a "little" hit of snow that will impact most of the state.
Woman run over by 3 vehicles on Route 1 between NJ, PA
Pennsylvania State Police said the woman was walking along a concrete barrier along the left side of Route 1 northbound on the Pennsylvania side of the toll bridge around 6:15 a.m.
NJ man charged with shooting driver who got lost in Lakewood
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said the victim was approached by Million Brown-Bey, 47, of Toms River while stopped on Hillside Boulevard who fired a single shot.
NJ hero cop charged with snooping on records of people he knew
The officer used multiple databases to look up information for nearly three years.
3 teens taken into custody after fake guns found in Ewing, NJ high school
Ewing High School went on lockdown Thursday after a photo of a male holding a handgun circulated on social media, according to officials.
NJ gas station under investigation after bad gas stalls cars
Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden had been closed for flooding until 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday's heavy rain.
Man charged after creeping around NJ high school
Wall Township police said the man was spotted by two officers walking around looking inside the school buses lined up outside.
NJ DOT puts up another round of humorous safety messages
The snarky signs made their debut in 2022 but were quickly taken down after the Federal Highway Administration objected and issued a cease-and-desist order.
NJ schools have early dismissals for heavy rain — Tuesday, Jan. 9
NJ 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow remains concerned about the high impact storm which will start with bands of heavy rain in the afternoon that will become heavier and steadier.
Man charged with using fake movie money at NJ store
The fake bills, clearly marked “for motion picture use only,” were used on four occasions in December, according to police.
Man shoots himself outside police station in Toms River, NJ
Toms River police chief Mitch Little said officers found a man with the self-inflicted gunshot around 3 p.m.
NJ Jewish family attacked at mall over Israeli military jacket
The incident recorded on video showed a woman yelling at a teenage girl wearing an olive green jacket her family said was a gift from her grandfather, an IDF veteran.