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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Toms River, NJ toddler runs into street, hit by SUV
A mother playing with her 15-month-old daughter in the front yard of a home in Toms River left her in the care of others while she went inside.
Police officer shot near school in Montclair, NJ
Essex County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Thomas S. Fennelly told New Jersey 101.5 an officer and a civilian were taken to University Hospital in Newark following the shooting on Forest Street
NJ house deemed unsafe to live after earthquake
Firefighters were sent to the two-story home on Maple Avenue in Berkeley Heights Saturday afternoon after cracks were reported in the basement wall.
Garbage truck slams into NJ toll booth, hospitalizing 2
A garbage truck driver and toll booth attendant were taken to a hospital for treatment of their injuries following the Friday morning crash.
Humpback whale washes up on NJ beach, the first this year
A 20-30 foot humpback whale was found washed up on the beach at 51st Street in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township around 6:45 a.m. Thursday morning.
NJ Transit approves massive increase to train and bus fares
The increase, NJ Transit's first since 2015, will take effect July 1 with an automatic 3% increase every year that will not require public hearings.
Fatal crash on Route 70 involves motorcycle, NJ state trooper
Attorney General Matt Platkin said the trooper hit the motorcycle on Route 70 in Southampton Township near Burrs Mills Road Wednesday.
‘I’ll see you in afterlife’ — NJ dad’s disturbing video before killing son, cops say
Manuel Rivera, charged with first degree murder in the death of his son Christian Rivera, threatened to kill the boy before he left the house on Thursday evening.
More home invasions in NJ: Residents robbed at gunpoint
The home invasions of homes in Toms River and Lakewood took place Saturday morning.
Sayreville, NJ dad charged with killing son in car he set on fire
The father of a 9-year-old boy found burned to death inside a car at Sayreville War Memorial High School Thursday night was charged with first-degree murder.