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
NJ Women’s Prison Suspends 30 After ‘Horrific Reports’ of Attack
Gov. Murphy has ordered an investigation at the state's troubled prison for women after 30 employees were recently suspended following reports of inmates being severely beaten.
Gov. Murphy is Asked to Lift Restaurant Curfew for Super Bowl
If allowing restaurants to stay open past 10 p.m. on Super Bowl Sunday doesn't result in a coronavirus spike it could help lift restrictions, according to state Sen. Anthony Bucco.
Hard-working NJ College Student Missing for a Week
Borough and Drew University police are working with the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office to find a student who has been missing for a week.
COVID-19 Vaccine Will Be at These Walmart, Sam’s Club Stores in NJ
Walmart and Sam's Club will soon have coronavirus vaccines available at several New Jersey locations. But just when remains a question.
Brother of NJ Man at D.C. Riot Worked Secret Service for Obama
The NJ MMA fighter and gym owner charged in connection with the Capitol riot is the brother of a Secret Service agent who once led security for then-first lady Michele Obama.
Two Shot Dead at Birthday Party in Burlington County
Two men were shot to death at a birthday celebration early Sunday morning, according to Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina.
Feds Say Monmouth Cop Took ‘Holiday’ to go to Capitol Riot
Marissa Suarez and a friend were among the latest NJ residents charged with taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to the FBI.
More from NJ Charged in Trump Riot: Monmouth Cop, MMA Fighter
A Monmouth County correctional police officer and an MMA fighter were among four more New Jersey people charged on Friday in connection with the incursion at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Lakewood Shooting Causes School Lockdown, Car Crash
The sound of gunfire sent schools in Lakewood into lockdown on Friday afternoon and the shooting appears to have caused a driver to crash a car.
Murphy Not Quarantining After Trip to Biden Inauguration
Gov. Phil Murphy is not quarantining after his trip to Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration because the trip fell within state guidelines for out-of-state travel.