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
Passengers see flames from wing of United flight from Newark
United Airlines said flight 1871 had a "mechanical issue."
Overturned propane tanker on Turnpike creating big delays Thursday
The tanker burst into flames after it overturned around 8:30 p.m. on the Turnpike north of the Garden State Parkway.
Ocean County Teen Will Be Tried as Adult in Killing of His Mother
Margarita Diaz was found stabbed to death at the Deer Chase Professional Park on Route 37 in Toms River on August 7. Her son, Edgar Diaz, was arrested and charged at the time as a juvenile.
Springsteen’s Son Joins Jersey City Fire Department
New firefighters were sworn in Tuesday as members of the Jersey City fire department, including one named Sam Springsteen.
Will We Get Real Winter Weather? Have Patience, Snow Lovers
We could be in for some snow on Saturday but the pieces of the forecast are still coming together.
Jersey City Shooters Had Bomb Big Enough for Five Football Fields, FBI Says
The two people who shot and killed a police officer and several civilians in Jersey City last month had a bomb that could have killed dozens more over an area the size of five football fields, the FBI said Monday.
Two Children Die From Flu in New Jersey
The second child to die from complications was identified by the department only as a "young child from southern New Jersey" who died at the end of December.
NJ Driver Adjusting GPS Plunges SUV into Lake, Police Say
A woman adjusting her GPS drove her SUV into a lake in North Jersey Saturday night, according to police.
Wildwood Mayor a Democrat But He’s Looking Forward to Trump Visit
The newly sworn-in mayor of Wildwood is a Democrat but says President Trump's rally will be a historic one that will benefit the Jersey Shore resort municipality.
Man Jumps Into Cheetah Cage at Cape May Zoo for ‘Closer Look,’ Cops Say
A man who wanted better view of the cheetahs at the Cape May County Zoo decided to go the up-close-and-personal route and jump into their display.