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
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.
New NJ training blamed after rookie juvenile officer gets attacked
The newly graduated correctional officer was punched repeatedly in the head by two inmates.
Tornado Watch in effect for much of NJ as summer heat arrives
Thunderstorms that develop on Friday could contain gusty winds and downpours especially to the north and west.
Hallalujah! Stolen Trenton, NJ Angel of Hope statue found
The Angel of Hope statue cut at the feet from its base in front of three Trenton churches was found in tact except for an arm that was also cut off.
Not-so-scary bears wander into NJ backyards
The bears were not considered a threat and did not attack anyone during their visits.
Rutgers says threat over after search for armed person
Rutgers University warned of a possible armed person in the area that includes Rutgers baseball and softball fields and Jersey Mike's Arena.
78-year-old cabbie thrown onto Linden, NJ highway in carjacking
The cab was recovered in Elizabeth with $3,500 worth of wiring allegedly stolen from Home Depot in the trunk.
Florida man killed victim on Paterson, NJ sidewalk with stolen car, cops say
Harold Rasbin drove off in a BMW left running after attempting to break into a house on Tuesday afternoon.
After deadly sand collapse, NJ beach town warns visitors about digging
Beachgoers are always reminded to not dig deep holes at the beach in order to avoid tragedies like the collapse in Toms River on Tuesday.