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
Hazing victim’s family outraged; Wall, NJ offered to pay suspects’ tuition
"He firmly believed that he was about to be sodomized and was scared to death," a family spokesman said of the assault in the Wall High School locker room.
Garden State Parkway driver, 84, ends up crashing into house
In a second incident a Woodbridge teen remained hospitalized after being sideswiped by three cars on the Garden State Parkway.
Lakewood, NJ players taunted for not having proper basketball sneakers
The state Attorney General's Division on Civil Rights is investigating the allegations.
NJ cops charge ex-WWE ‘Diva’ with threatening to kill boyfriend with scissors
The Matawan native is considered the first WWE (WWF) “diva” and was AOL’s “most downloaded celebrity” in 1996.
NJ Catholic school that kept in-class instruction during pandemic is shutting down
Parents were surprised by the announcement and say the school's directors and the board did not give parents an indication the poor enrollment numbers and financials would lead to the closure.
Workers are hoping to unionize the first Starbucks in NJ
Two of the coffee chain's stores in suburban Buffalo have voted to form unions and more in Boston and Cleveland are considering it over concerns about safety and staffing during the pandemic.
Lawyer says Wall, NJ ‘hazing’ was ‘not sexual’ — and adults were watching
"This is not the Sayreville case. This is not the Glen Ridge case of old. This isn't the Holmdel case of decades ago," attorney Chris Adams said about the alleged locker room assault.
Wall, NJ high school students charged in locker room hazing
Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey said because juveniles are involved the exact number of students charged will not be disclosed.
Yet another Walmart temporarily closes in Neptune, NJ
Nine stores throughout the state and over 60 nationwide have been closed as what the retailer calls a proactive measure to minimize the spread of COVID-19.
Why are NJ MVC offices closing at the last minute?
Earlier canceled appointments and closed offices have created a backlog of customers eligible for walk-in services.
Marine helicopter crashes near NJ Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
The individuals on board are part of the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.
Roads, schools, NJ Transit — Friday’s essential snow information
Several inches of snow will fall on New Jersey during the Friday morning commute.