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
Newark, NJ girl fatally shoots herself in the head
The 13-year-old shot herself in a Newark home Friday night and died late Sunday afternoon.
Swimmer drowns in Long Branch during deadly September at NJ shore
Sunday's drowning is the fourth within the past two weeks on the Jersey Shore.
20 months later, feds track another Jan. 6 cop-assault suspect in NJ
A neighbor identified Salvatore Vassallo in pictures before and during the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Desperate NJ school district offers major signing bonus to new teachers
New hires get their full bonus after teaching for two years.
NJ city imposes super-low speed limit on every street
The Hoboken city council passed an ordinance creating the new speed limit in July.
What’s happening in Pennsylvania? Dr. Oz is not their only major candidate from NJ
Pennsylvania GOP gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano is from New Jersey. So is Dr. Oz.
Another swimmer drowns at unguarded NJ beach
Seaside Heights lifeguards arrived by jet ski to help a man struggling in the surf off Ortley Beach.
Boy, dad riding bicycles struck by car in Linden, NJ
The 4-year-old and his dad were struck by a vehicle making a left turn from Route 27.
Jersey City, NJ regains local control of schools after 33 years
The state took control of the district in 1989 and appointed a superintendent who had all decision making power.
NJ losing another hospital with latest health-care sale
Pending regulatory approvals, St. Francis Medical Center services will transition to Capital Health Regional Medical Center.
Unlicensed driver with warrant nearly kills pedestrian in Toms River, NJ
Jessica Descafano was struck on Hooper Avenue in Toms River Monday afternoon.
Ramp from Route 29 to Route 1 to close for night work in Trenton, NJ
The closure will start at 8 p.m. for three nights and is scheduled to end by 4 a.m.