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 man known for driving flashy ‘Trump Trailer’ is brutally assaulted at store
Rocky Granata, 64, of Edison, was hit in the head multiple times at the Crown Tire store on Route 36 Friday morning, according to Middletown police.
NJ Transit approves massive increase to train and bus fares
The increase, NJ Transit's first since 2015, will take effect July 1 with an automatic 3% increase every year that will not require public hearings.
Humpback whale washes up on NJ beach, the first this year
A 20-30 foot humpback whale was found washed up on the beach at 51st Street in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township around 6:45 a.m. Thursday morning.
100+ dogs rescued in largest NJ dog-fighting bust
Bruce “Hollywood” Low, Jr., 44, of Milmay, who runs the Royal Bull Kennel dog breeding business was charged with using his construction business to launder money from the proceeds of illegal activity, according to Attorney General Matthew Platkin.
Naked man on a rampage completely trashes NJ restaurant
Lakewood police said an employee reporting for work around 10 a.m. to Maggie's Bar & Grill on Country Club Drive at the Lakewood Country Club found a man inside destroying furniture, equipment and inventory.
Residents outraged, scared to go to sleep: Toms River cops tackle home break-ins
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little is holding a community meeting on Sunday to discuss the recent thefts and the department's plans to fight back at the crimes.
Man fires gun through door of home in Toms River, NJ
A resident of Oxford Street in Toms River reported a man, later identified as Asheer Johnson, 18, came to his home, banged on the front door and showed gun he was carrying.
Driver dies in head-on with concrete mixer truck in Howell, NJ
Howell police said a 54-year-old woman from Ontario was driving a Mazda CX-5 near West Renaissance Boulevard and went over the center line.
Threat on plane mirror causes ’emergency’ on board Newark flight
The Boeing 767 landed a "short distance" from the terminal around 8:20 p.m where passengers were able to exit the plane before it was checked by Port Authority police.
Jewel thieves meticulously planned $1 million heist at NJ mall
Thieves took several steps to conceal their entry into a vacant store next to Venzio Jewelry in the Ocean County Mall in Toms River.
Attempted murder charge for Lakewood, NJ kidnapping suspect
Quamel Benton, 35, is already facing an attempted kidnapping charge in Ocean County for a series of incidents that started in Willingboro and ended with a crash and brief car chase in Toms River.
Toms River, NJ mayor dismisses petition against police funding change
Despite the petitions being certified by township clerk Mike Cruoglio and the council unanimously voting to repeal the ordinance Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick said nothing will change regarding police funding.