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
Man shot in hand while driving on Route 295 in NJ
The driver told police multiple shots were fired at him from a dark colored sedan between exits 28 and 29 in Camden County.
Turnersville restaurant server kidnapped, assaulted after dine & dash, police say
The server went after a group that left a Nifty Fifty's restaurant in Gloucester County without paying a $70 check on Saturday night, police said.
Small aircraft crashes off New Jersey’s Long Beach Island
Initial reports are that up to three people may have been on board the glider plane.
Teen dies in Barnegat Bay boat crash
Five people were on board the pontoon boat when it hit a marker early Sunday morning.
2 hospitalized after water ride accident at NJ’s Six Flags Great Adventure
The Saw Mill log flume boat was angled up on its side, but it was not overturned, according to Six Flags Great Adventure.
Peacocks struck and killed near Popcorn Park Zoo in Lacey, NJ
Zoo executive director John Bergman said the peacocks could have flown across the road which he compared to a deer suddenly appearing in front of a car.
Plane makes emergency landing at intersection in Robbinsville, NJ
The pilot from East Windsor brought the plane down at the intersection of Sharon Road and Gordon Road along with some power lines.
NJ woman says she was attacked by a mother at a Philly museum
Danielle Vincent said she got a "likely" concussion after asking a child not to splash water and being punched in the head by the girl's mother at the Franklin Institute.
New Jersey 5th grade project on Hitler as ‘great’ being probed
A handwritten list of "accomplishments," which included the killing of more than 6 million Jews, had been hung in an elementary school hall weeks ago, according to community members.
NJ petition asks Gov. Murphy to lift kids mask mandate
Republicans launched an online petition to persuade Gov. Phil Murphy to end his mandate requiring children under 12 to wear masks at school and summer camps.
Fairfield, NJ shooting that killed 2, injured a dozen was ‘targeted’
Multiple weapons have been recovered and one person has been arrested with additional charges and arrests expected.
Teen mom hands off newborn to stranger at Jersey City, NJ restaurant
Jersey City police found a 14-year-old girl who had brought a newborn into a Mexican restaurant on Wednesday and handed it to a customer before walking out.