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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Suburban NJ school district on ‘fiscal cliff’ now under state supervision
At the budget meeting in May Jackson school superintendent Nicole Pormilli said the district had reached a "fiscal cliff" which led to the elimination of 64 total positions.
NJ school closings, early dismissals for snow — Friday, Jan. 19
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow says the primary window of impact for the storm is mid-morning through early evening when light to moderate snow will fall steadily across the state.
Philly news helicopter crash in NJ: Investigation leaves more questions
A witness told NTSB investigators he saw "a solid light traveling quickly at a steep angle" around the time of the crash. Another described seeing a "giant orange ball" falling into the forest.
NJ school closings, delayed openings for snow — Tuesday, Jan. 16
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow is not calling this a major winter storm but rather a "little" hit of snow that will impact most of the state.
Man charged after creeping around NJ high school
Wall Township police said the man was spotted by two officers walking around looking inside the school buses lined up outside.
NJ gas station under investigation after bad gas stalls cars
Admiral Wilson Boulevard in Camden had been closed for flooding until 4:30 p.m. from Tuesday's heavy rain.
NJ schools have early dismissals for heavy rain — Tuesday, Jan. 9
NJ 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow remains concerned about the high impact storm which will start with bands of heavy rain in the afternoon that will become heavier and steadier.
NJ DOT puts up another round of humorous safety messages
The snarky signs made their debut in 2022 but were quickly taken down after the Federal Highway Administration objected and issued a cease-and-desist order.
Even more migrant buses from Texas arrive in New Jersey
Secaucus mayor Michael Gonnelli said most migrants on the buses continued onto New York which helped alleviate his concerns about their impact on the town's resources which he expressed during a a call with county and state law enforcement.
NJ man charged with Hamas-inspired terror plot against U.S.
Karrem Nasr, who moved from Lawrenceville to Egypt in July, was inspired by the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7 to follow through on his plan of jihad against the U.S.
Child-favorite foods tainted with lead reported in New Jersey
The state Department of Health and the FDA did not disclose if the New Jersey case was confirmed.
NJ police department blasts fake news report generated by A.I.
The false report is one more part of the debate over the use of artificial intelligence by media organizations to create content.