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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Panera, Starbucks in Hoboken, NJ ban indoor dining
NBC 4 New York reported that the Panera and Starbucks on Washington Street in Hoboken have closed their dining areas in the past two weeks to all customers.
No boating allowed in Lakewood, NJ this summer because of severe damage
Yonoson Ely told The Lakewood Scoop that there is severe damage to the docks and equipment that will require "hundreds of thousands" dollars to repair.
Dog flu outbreak — it’s a Philly (and South Jersey) thing
Also known as dog flu, canine influenza is a Philly thing that has crossed over the Delaware River and can be deadly.
Cold comes just in time for the Seaside Heights, NJ Polar Bear Plunge
The Special Olympics New jersey Polar Bear Plunge could have a record number of participants for its 30th anniversary.
Sea Isle City, NJ condo balcony collapses onto floor below
Photos show the collapse of a balcony from the 8th floor into the 7th floor of the Spinnaker condominium on the boardwalk in Sea Isle City.
Lakewood, NJ man admits asking young girl to make child porn
Samuel Schwinger, 37, admitted he was communicating with over two dozen minors between October 2018 and April 2019 looking for material to produce and distribute sexually explicit material and asked one for video.
Check your accounts: NJ bank customers could get duplicate charges
Citizens Bank in a one-sentence statement at the top of its website Wednesday stated it is working to quickly resolve duplicate transactions on customer accounts and asked for customer patience.
NJ man killed in avalanche triggered by hikers
Six members of a New York based hiking club were caught in an avalanche on Colchuck Peak in Washington State and slid 500 feet down a gully.
Parade on! Atlantic City, NJ St. Patrick’s Day Parade un-canceled
The parade had been canceled for a 4th year in a row until Sonny McCullough, the parade's first marshal in 1986, called some "Irish friends" for help.
Injuries at NJ mall: Prop helicopter falls into American Dream pool
The blue helicopter suspended four stories above the largest indoor water park in the country crashed into a small pool at the Penguin Play Slide, a kids swimming area.
‘Whale lives matter’ — Major NJ protest demands ‘truth’ as deaths pile up
Rep. Chris Smith told the crowd on "World Whale Day" the Biden and Murphy administrations have ignored a letter from him and Jersey Shore mayors calling for the pause.
Gym owner, NJ official stole from clients while they worked out, cops say
The owner of the HitZone in Midland Park was captured on video entering clients vehicles while they worked out stealing cash.