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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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.
NJ man killed in horrific crash that ripped bus ‘like a can opener’
Juan Vasquez-Rodriguez was one of three people killed after the Greyhound bus hit three trucks parked on a rest area off ramp near St. Louis.
Northern Lights unlikely for anyone in NJ or NY on Thursday night
The Nothern Lights forecast is a bust for the northern United States after the behaviors of a solar storm changed.
Brick, NJ man killed in job accident with power line
Kevin McAdorey was working on a motorized scissor lift for a private contractor around 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the shopping plaza.
NJ could close more than a dozen beaches that are swimming in poop
Samples taken at the beaches on Monday and released Tuesday tested at a higher than acceptable level for fecal bacteria. If Tuesday’s samples test high the water will be closed for swimming.
Can you see the Northern Lights from New Jersey this week?
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in 17 states a chance to glimpse the Northern Lights.
7-Eleven store forced to shut down after NJ woman crashes into it
The crash happened the day before 7-Eleven's 96th birthday.
NJ couple stole thousands from youth league to go to Disney World, officials say
Kathleen Murawski and Joseph Murawski were charged with stealing $91,000 from the Old Bridge Soccer League's bank account.
NJ woman gets rolled over by her own van while unloading groceries
The driver was taking groceries from the back of her mini-van and forgot to put it in gear when she removed the keys from the ignition.
UPDATE: NJ Transit Northeast Corridor service resumes after suspension
Service was suspended on both the Northeast Corridor and NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line because of an overhead wire issue.
Wind-damaged Neptune, NJ hotel to finally be rebuilt
The hotel has become dilapidated with graffiti, damage to the building, and rats since a bad windstorm battered the building in March 2021.