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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NJ police increase reward to find man missing for a year
Edgar Pelaez, 39, is a father of two from Clifton with a medical condition who was last seen in the area of Hoover Avenue in Passaic.
Mother of slain NJ councilwoman arrested for attacking murder suspect in court
The attorney for Rashid Ali Bynum entered a not guilty plea and called the evidence circumstantial against his client and was not enough to hold his client.
Lakewood, NJ will start issuing big fines to out-of-control school buses
The letter signed by Lakewood school superintendent Laura Winters told bus companies that infractions like drivers wearing earbuds while behind the wheel could subject them to a $500 fine.
Staffing level concerns drive ongoing nurses strike at RWJUH
Over 1,700 nurses represented by United Steelworkers Local 4-200 started walking the picket lines and making noise on Aug. 4. Both sides last talked Wednesday without any agreement or new talks scheduled.
Toms River, NJ police chief defends cops’ actions after video of encounter goes viral
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little posted body cam footage to defend the actions of the officers, and said they were within their "legal rights and training."
Wildfire near closed NJ Atco Dragway spreads
Firefighters are using a backfire operation to burn brush and material ahead of the main body of the fire along Jackson Road in the Atco section of Waterford.
When will JCP&L restore power in Lakewood, Toms River NJ?
JCP&L spokesman Chris Hoening said the fire happened at the substation on Silverton Aveue in Toms River around 1 a.m.
Fireworks-making material found after house blast killed 2 kids, 2 adults
A laundry list of commercial grade materials were found in other structures on the property and in a vehicle.
Loose tire flies off car, hits another vehicle on NJ Turnpike
A wheel and tire that came loose from a Nissan sedan also traveling north on the NJ Turnpike hit the roof and windshield of another car just before 3 p.m. Friday.
Rowdiness turns to shooting at Clementon Park & Splash World in NJ
Clementon police said they were called to the amusement park on Berlin Road around 7:50 p.m. and broke up the groups fighting in the parking lot.
Why was service suspended on NJ Transit’s North Jersey Coast Line?
A tree fell on the wire along NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line in Middletown sometime after midnight taking the catenary line down with it.
2 more tornadoes spin up in New Jersey on Thursday
The two storms Thursday bring New Jersey's tally of 2023 tornadoes to 13, tied with 2021 as the second most active year on record since 1950.