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.
Dan Alexander
Democratic mayor calls for NJ getting tough on violent youth criminals
A customer was assaulted in the parking lot of the Patel Brothers food market in Edison on Saturday afternoon and two high end vehicles were stolen in Howell early Sunday morning.
NJ toddler hospitalized after falling out of 2nd story window
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said the mom brought the 2-year-old boy to the city's 4th precinct station around 7:25 p.m. looking for help.
NJ cops react after cars doing donuts block traffic on highway bridge
Traffic was stopped in both directions of Route 35 approaching Smith Street in Perth Amboy with drivers honking their horns in frustration as the cars drove in a circle in the middle of the intersection.
NJ man charged with putting grenade near Jewish school
The device was found on Nov. 19 at the corner of 4th Street and Forest Avenue in Lakewood.
Burst pipe washes away a road and floods homes in NJ
Gloucester County Emergency Management said the water was released from the Racoon Creek tributary in the Mullica Hill section of Harrison Township flooding an area by the Old Mill which sent water into the creek.
Parts of New Jersey feel earthquake, hear blast on Thursday
Tewksbury police, and emails from New Jersey 101.5 listeners, reported feeling the earthquake and hearing a loud explosion around 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Not lovin’ it — McDonald’s has tech issues in NJ and worldwide
The issue prevented orders from being placed using its app and forced locations to temporarily suspend operations.
Mystery in New Jersey skies: Circling planes raise alarm
The Cape May Sheriff's Office said it received a number of calls about several small planes following each other in a pattern between Cape May Airport and the Ocean View section of Dennis Township.
Helicopter makes emergency landing at NJ high school
A warning indicator light went on, forcing the chopper to land in a field at Middletown school field.
NJ man bites off driver’s ear during road-rage fight, cops say
Two men got into a fight on the shoulder of Route 287 just south of Exit 41 (Route 80), according to State Police.