Dan Alexander

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.

Chaos in the sky: NJ passenger forces emergency landing

Eric Gapco refused to remain in his seat, propositioned a flight attendant for sex, was repeatedly loud, vaped, bothered other passengers and locked himself in the bathroom, officials say.

NJ boy, 12, gets police ‘diversionary program’ for bias crime

Police officers were called to a home on Bridlemere Avenue in Interlaken Borough on July 19 for an incident determined to bias in name.

NJ welcomes home journalist freed from Russian captivity

Evan Gershkovich's high school hangout in Princeton is planning a welcome home celebration after his return from Russia in a prisoner swap.

Iconic children’s attraction in NJ set to reopen after 21 years

Fairy Tale Forest, which closed in 2003, will be back in business with a soft opening on Thursday, Aug. 8 of its Brothers Grimm-themed cottages.

Deli meats added to recall after outbreak kills 1 in NJ

Boar’s Head issued a recall Thursday for 207,528 pounds of ready-to-eat product produced at a Virginia facility between June 11 and July 17 and sold nationwide. It includes all liverwurst because it may be contaminated with Listeria.

Plane from NJ seen flying upside down before deadly crash

The FAA said the single-engine Cirrus SR22 was on approach to Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport Maine when it caught fire on impact and was destroyed, according to Maine State Police.

NJ forces Jackson school district to make $18M in drastic cuts

Superintendent Nicole Pormelli said the budget is not the one the district wants but it must move on into the new district.

Who is on Gov. Murphy’s list to replace Sen. Bob Mendendez?

First Lady Tammy Murphy, who ran a brief and unsuccessful primary Senate campaign, said she will not seek the position, according to a tweet sent late Tuesday afternoon.

Hackers steal addresses, IDs of pharmacy customers in NJ

Rite Aid discovered the "security incident" on June 6 after an unknown third party impersonated an employee to gain access to certain business systems.

Truck explosion destroys residential sound wall along NJ Route 3

Video shows the front of the truck burned beyond recognition on the shoulder of Route 3.. The backyard of a house up against where the sound barrier once stood showed an above ground swimming pool and the grass burned.

Toms River softball team loses state championship to the rules

A thunderstorm ended play with Toms River trailing but the team thought they'd have a chance at a comeback until Little League International ruled differently.

New York Yankee executive’s wife found dead in NJ, report says

The body of Rachel Minaya was discovered Saturday in her home, according to the New York Post. The report did not disclose where in the home her body was found or if any arrests have been made.