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
Frozen Chicken Strips Recalled Due to Possible Metal Contamination
Tyson announced that 69,000 pounds of its frozen chicken strips were being recalled because of pieces of metal contaminating the product.
NJ Cop Charged with Dealing Body-building Drug Only Approved for Horses
Ryan Vaccaro had more than 100 dosage units of Clenbuterol, an animal drug used by bodybuilders, according to a complaint from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office.
Powerball Jackpot Grows Again to $625 Million
No one won the jackpot from Wednesday night's Powerball drawing, sending its jackpot soaring over $600 million.
NJ Military Projects Could Be Cut to Fund Trump Wall
More losses for New Jersey lurk in President Donald Trump's proposed budget as a result to the national emergency declared in order to fund a wall along the southern border.
Raccoon Beating in Ocean County Could Ban Teens from Buying Traps
Following the baseball-bat beating of a raccoon on video last year, a lawmaker wants to ban the sale of traps to teenagers.
Man Tries to Drag ATM onto Bus in Prank on NJ Transit
A video shared by NJ Transit on Tuesday showing a man trying to drag an ATM onto a bus was staged by a comedian, police confirmed Tuesday evening.
March Madness: Four Teams from NJ in NCAA Tournament
New Jersey will be represented by two men's teams and two women's teams in the NCAA college basketball championships.
Flu Season Death Toll in NJ Now at Four
A fourth child has died from pediatric flu complications, according to the state Department of Health.
‘I’m Not Worried bout Nothing’ — Wanted Man Comments on Own Mug?
Someone appearing to be the man wanted in a 100 mph chase taunted people who commented on his picture.
Attorney General Investigating Death of NJ Man After Bar Fight
The state Attorney General's Shooting Response Task Force is investigating the death of a man following a fight outside a bar in Paterson early on St. Patrick's Day.