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
Route 78 closure could delay early Memorial Day getaway
The closure on Thursday morning in Hunterdon County is expected to last about 15 minutes.
NJ man shot by cops at Dollar General struggled with mental health, mom says
Jalial Whitted fired at least one shot inside the Dollar General store causing workers to scatter.
Day after massacre, NJ high school on lockdown over phone threat
Superintendent Elizabeth Jewett said the lockdown was put in place out of an "abundance of caution" in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Cherry Hill, NJ house hit by gunfire from Range Rover, cops say
"Numerous" shots were fired at the house on Woodland Avenue from a white SUV just after midnight on Tuesday.
After Long Branch mobbed, NJ senator wants to legislate ‘good behavior’ at beach
State Sen. Vin Gopal said that he is not looking to keep people from visiting Long Branch. but he expects people to behave and follow the law.
Multiple shots fired in NJ Dollar General store parking lot
Video of the shooting shows multiple shots fired at an individual standing in front of the store at the intersection of California Avenue and Route 9 in Absecon.
Student emails bomb threat to Bayonne, NJ high school, cops say
The teen used another student's email address to make a threat to use a bomb at school on Tuesday, according to Bayonne police.
Off-duty Ocean City, NJ lifeguards rescue 3 kids from rough surf
The lifeguards were preparing for the official opening of the beach Memorial Day weekend when they learned about the three juveniles in trouble off the 10th Street Beach.
Teen drowns at reservoir in Woodland Park, NJ
The 15-year-old from Paterson jumped into the Great Notch Reservoir around 3:45 p.m. with a group of friends but did not resurface.
Woman stops to help NJ teens in explosive car fire
The car caught fire Tuesday night in the Mays Landing section of Hamilton and only a woman named Jackie stopped to help the three teens standing along the side of the road.