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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Firefighters rescue driver from SUV in NJ river
The SUV went off Passaic Avenue in Keany and into the Passaic River around 7 p.m.
Ocean County investigates: NJ DPW worker mocked Jews in ‘sketch’
The former county employee told The Lakewood Scoop he watched the "jokes" about Jews and Lakewood inside a public works garage in 2018.
Another NJ school district has to cancel classes because of internet outage
Teachers at the Hudson County Technical School district are adjusting the lesson plans to accommodate instruction without the internet.
Route 1 red light crash: Truck hits car with dad and sons in South Brunswick, NJ
South Brunswick police the trucker heading north made no attempt to stop for the red light.
‘Crazy Rescue Ladies’ jailed on animal, child abuse charges in Brick, NJ
Three Ocean County-run animal facilities are caring for 180 dogs and cats removed from a Brick house over ten hours early Saturday morning.
180 cats and dogs rescued from horrific Brick, NJ home
Neighbors thought the owners of the home were running a puppy mill from their single story home.
Trenton, NJ councilwoman questioned whether police director is really Black
Trenton Police Director Steve Wilson said Councilwoman Robin Vaughn has had it out for him since they first met and made derogatory comments publicly and in private.
NJ cops stop SUV with ‘alarming’ number of stolen credit cards, IDs
The Subaru Forrester was stopped blocks from the Garden State Plaza shopping mall because of an illegal turn.
NJ Gov. Murphy, Hunter Biden at White House state dinner
Among the 338 guests at the state dinner were two people under federal investigation: President Joe Biden's son Hunter and NJ Sen. Robert Menendez.
NJ State Police trooper catches woman falling from overpass
The woman was making her way down from the overpass at Exit 41 of the the Atlantic City Expressway when she lost balance and fell 20 feet to the highway below.
Man who killed ex-girlfriend in Deptford, NJ was retired police officer
William W. Beattie forced his way into the Deptford home of his ex-girlfriend, Erin A. Gatier and shot her dead before turning the gun on himself.
5 schools in NJ district close for days over internet ‘safety concerns’
A message from superintendent Susan Ficke said the problem was caused by an “unauthorized third party,” and said there would be “logistical and safety concerns” if classes were held without an internet connection.