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 Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver dies suddenly at age 71
She was hospitalized at Cooper Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston for an undisclosed illness.
Philadelphia traffic anchor recovers from TikTok challenge assault
Fox 29's Bob Kelly was hosting an event at the Oar House Pub in Sea Isle City Sunday and was approached by a man who recorded himself pouring beer over his head and shoulders.
Close call! NJ firefighters free toddler accidentally locked in hot car
Temperatures were in the upper 80s with high humidity as police were on the scene within three minutes of a babysitter calling 911.
Jump at the pump in NJ is short lived, oil analyst says
With the absence of the usual suspects that can drive up prices like a hurricane or unrest in an oil producing area what's the cause of price spikes this time?
NJ woman posed as doctor and wrote prescriptions at medical office, officials say
Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said Maria F. Macburnie, also known as Marife L. Macburnie, 62, of Toms River was working at Shore Medical Associates on Route 37 in Toms River between March 2022 and June 2023.Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said Maria F. Macburnie, also known as Marife L. Macburnie, 62, of Toms River was working at Shore Medical Associates on Route 37 in Toms River between March 2022 and June 2023.
Teen confesses to calling bomb threats at Hooters in NJ
The threats were made 13 days apart to the same Hooters restaurant on Route 18 in East Brunswick.
Video shows Lakewood, NJ crash with pole that killed passenger
Video posted by The Lakewood Scoop shows the sedan speeding on James Street in Lakewood turning halfway around. The passenger side made the first contact with the pole.
Gas main break closes part of Route 18 in East Brunswick, NJ
East Brunswick police told New Jersey 101.5 a contractor struck a 24" gas main at Route 18 and Racetrack Road around 2 a.m.
Contaminated NJ beaches closed to swimming — for how long?
Three New Jersey lake beaches are closed because of algae blooms and swimming is banned at a Jersey Shore beach because of a high level of bacteria.
Baby rescued from water as torrential rains flood NJ city neighborhood
A line of thunderstorms Tuesday morning caused flash flooding in New Brunswick, flight cancellations at Newark Liberty International Airport, led to a dramatic rescue and spawned a funnel cloud at the Jersey Shore.
First question for Powerball & Mega Millions winners: Annuity or cash?
The Powerball jackpot grew for the 38th drawing in a row Monday to the fifth largest annuitized amount in U.S. lottery history at $1 billion ($516.8 million cash).
‘Never seen this in my life’ — Tears from NJ victims after crazy floods
Residents of a Belvidere neighborhood told Gov. Phil Murphy, flanked by Republican state Sen. Doug Steinart and Rep. Tom Kean about the damage to their homes.