Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
After 5 drownings this year, East Brunswick mayor wants swim lessons for all
Mayor Brad Cohen hopes other towns will consider a similar idea.
Storms in NJ: Water spouts, floods, power outage at Great Adventure
Strong thunderstorms Monday afternoon created two two water spouts, dropped hail the size of ping-pong balls and brought rides at Six Flags Great Adventure to a halt.
MVC ‘nightmare’ — Massive lines, people turned away after waiting hours
The Motor Vehicle Commission reopened more offices on Tuesday for the first time since March but has been turning away people who waited on line for hours with hundreds of others at each location.
Huge backups Tuesday morning on Turnpike, trouble on NJ Transit
The southbound truck lanes of the NJ Turnpike were closed by a crash involving at least three trucks.
Mayor admitted to cops he campaigned door-to-door in pandemic
Linden mayor Derek Armstead told NJ.com he was at the home of a city council candidate for a meeting and was stopped by neighbors to talk as he left.
100-plus people kept partying as NJ house caught on fire
The grandmother who called 911 said over 100 people were celebrating the Fourth of July and didn't notice the fire in the side of the house.
Hundreds of boaters support Trump, tell cops ‘we have your back’
The boats were decked out in red, white and blue, flying banners for President Trump and in support of law enforcement.
Man killed riding electric scooter on NJ Turnpike
Alexander Dziewa was riding his TailG electric scooter in the left lane early Monday morning on the western spur, according to State Police.
Cat food sold in NJ had potentially deadly amounts of additive
The specific lot of Natural Balance cat food recalled has a range of possible side effects from nausea and vomiting to irregular heartbeat an even death.
NJ Transit rail and light rail return to normal schedules
Overcrowding at New York Penn Station and the prospect of wearing masks on trains where the air conditioning breaks are on the minds of some NJ Transit commuters.