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
Mega Millions winner’s ex doesn’t want him back … but wants money
Mega Millions jackpot winner said he was a "stay at home husband" until his divorce last fall from his wife after 15 years.
NJ retailer to make changes as another shuts down
Charlotte Russe began liquidation at its 416 stores across the country on Thursday in preparation of a shut down as Family Dollar and Family Tree announced they are closing stores.
Victoria’s Secret, The Gap Could Be Closing NJ Stores
JC Penney, which announced 24 stores will be closing this year, confirmed only one New Jersey location will be shut.
Atlantic City Line may not reopen for months after anticipated
Atlantic County Freeholder John Risley said he was not enamored with what NJ Transit's executive board said about restoration of the Atlantic City Line and put the blame on "staffing issues" and a backlog of locomotive maintenance.
McDonald’s worker threatens restaurant with spoof calls, cops say
An employee of a McDonald's was charged with threatening the restaurant and an employee by using an app to make it look like someone was responsible.
Neighbors Are Not Happy with Former Philadelphia Phillie Lenny Dykstra
Residents and a Linden city councilwoman said the former Met and Phillie has turned his two-story home into a boarding house.
NJ Activists Draw Attention to Breeder Leaving Dogs in Freezing Outdoors
Animal activists believe that a Millville collie kennel is not in compliance with the state's shelter law despite a clean bill of health from police.
New Jersey Teacher Reportedly Threatened to ‘shoot up’ Preschool
Police found three legally owned guns during a search of her Nutley home.
Dog rescued from South Jersey river
Firefighters used axes and pounded the ice on the Cooper River with their hands to rescue a Golden Retriever who fell through.
Gunman taking two women hostage at NJ UPS facility — UPDATED
Heavily armed police and a tactical team went to the facility in Logan Township around 9 a.m.
WANTED: Accused GoFundMe Scammer Skips Court Appearance
A warrant was issued for GoFundMe scam defendant Johnny Bobbitt Jr. after he failed to show for a hearing on Tuesday.
Man killed in Atlantic City motel shooting
Police responded to a 911 call about shots fired at the Sunset Inn on Route 30 on Friday night.