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
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.
Princeton, NJ man missing for three weeks found safe
Emmanuel Lafontant was last seen by his family three weeks ago and may be in Hamilton Township.
Woman carjacked at Walgreens in Englishtown, NJ
Three carjackers were only able to drive less than a mile after taking a car whose driver was waiting for AAA to fix her flat tire.
Spotswood, NJ teen killed in ATV crash
Matthew Carlson, 16, was thrown from an ATV while riding late Wednesday night in Georgia.
Teen traveled from Brooklyn to Lyndhurst, NJ to make bomb threat
The 15-year-old admitted making the bomb threat on Oct. 7 near Lyndhurst High School using a device to conceal his identity.
Deptford, NJ woman killed by ex-boyfriend who then took his own life
William W. Beattie forced his way into the Deptford home of his ex-girlfriend, Erin A. Gatier, 47, and shot her dead before turning the gun on himself taking his own life.