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
Wawa, Grocers Give Workers Temporary Raises Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Workers in NJ also are being given additional paid time off if they or a family member test positive for the novel coronavirus.
NJ Has COVID-19 Drive-thru Testing Set Up at PNC Bank Arts Center
The second state-run drive thru COVID-19 testing center is scheduled to open at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel on Monday, March 23.
Jersey Shore Asks Bennies, Shoobies to Stay Home for COVID-19
If you were thinking of socially distancing yourself to the Jersey Shore during the COVID-19 outbreak, the locals ask you to reconsider.
4th Member of Monmouth County Family Dies From Coronavirus
A Monmouth County family has now lost a fourth member to the novel coronavirus.
NJ Transit Ridership Drops 88%, Seeks $1.25 Billion Bailout
NJ Transit is seeking a $1.25 billion bailout from the federal government amid an 88% plunge in ridership this week due to the coronavirus pandemic.
NJ Hospital Staff Was Exposed to Coronavirus — But They’re Still Working
An contract employee from Bergen County is still working at Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth after testing positive for COVID-19, according to CEO Gary Horan.
Three Members of Family Die From Coronavirus, Four More in NJ Hospital
Two more members of the same family have died from COVID-19, both within hours of each other. In all, three members of the family have died and another three remain in critical care.
Where to Find New Jersey’s Drive-thru Coronavirus Testing Centers
Several urgent care facilities are now offering drive-through testing centers for the novel coronavirus, allowing patients to stay in their vehicle without potentially exposing anyone to COVID-19.
Six Relatives of Monmouth Woman Who Died With COVID-19 Also in Hospital
Six relatives of a Monmouth County woman who died from the disease caused by the novel coronavirus have been hospitalized by COVID-19.
Hoboken Mayor Orders Shelter in Place to Stop COVID-19 Spread
Mayor Ravi Bhalla said he "shudders" at the thought of densely populated Hoboken becoming the next Italy in terms of the effect of the coronavirus.