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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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.
$1 million in merchandise stolen from NJ mall store
Thieves broke into an office of Venzio Jewelry located in the mall's food court through the wall sometime after the mall closed Wednesday morning.
Disturbing rise in serious crimes in Monmouth County, NJ
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry is concerned it will take a tragedy for change to the juvenile system to even be considered by the legislator.
NJ announces $3M study of offshore wind impact on marine life
The DEP announced Monday it will spend $3.7 million for "scientific research projects being undertaken to ensure ecologically responsible development of offshore wind energy," according to a statement from DEP commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette and New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy.
New York commuting: More congestion pricing exemptions revealed
Reports by several media outlets say the MTA will add exemptions to congestion pricing before Wednesday's expected final vote on the plan.
Bullet hole found in wall of Lakewood, NJ bedroom
The homeowner wasn't sure when the shot was fired but did hear gunshots fired Sunday afternoon a short distance away.
Attempted kidnapping of girl ends in Toms River, NJ crash, report says
Lakewood police said a man attempted to force a teenage girl into a white SUV Thursday night near Forest Park Circle not far from Route 9 .
Missing NJ woman found dead along interstate highway
Willingboro police had initially posted on their Facebook page that resident Yvrose Germain was missing from her home in the Somerset Park section of Willingboro.
NJ governor speaks with CEO about Starbucks closing
The coffee chain, which opened the location on Warren Street in downtown Trenton in 2017 as one of its community stores, told employees Monday it will close on March 30.
NJ man charged with putting grenade near Jewish school
The device was found on Nov. 19 at the corner of 4th Street and Forest Avenue in Lakewood.
Mystery in New Jersey skies: Circling planes raise alarm
The Cape May Sheriff's Office said it received a number of calls about several small planes following each other in a pattern between Cape May Airport and the Ocean View section of Dennis Township.