Dan Alexander

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.

Iconic NJ diner, a star on screen and TikTok, on the verge of closing

Owner John Diakakis said it's a "minimal prospect" that the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights will reopen after being closed by the health department because of problems with the fire suppression system.

NJ gas prices jump dramatically in just a week

An increase in the cost of oil and a leak in the country's biggest pipeline may be factors in a 10-15 cent jump in the average price per gallon.

Here’s how much snow fell in New Jersey on Sunday

Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow said New Jersey saw anywhere from 0 to 7 inches of snow on Sunday.

6 injured after dump truck smashes into busy Target store in NJ

The truck sped down 71st Street, across Tonnelle Avenue clipping a tractor trailer before going completely into the back wall of the crowded store at North Bergen Commons, according to North Bergen police.

Tragic turn for creative cocktail star in NJ woods police shootout

A sommelier, author and creative held police at bay for several hours.

Drone restrictions over NJ expire as Trump promises report

The temporary restrictions on drones over much of New Jersey are beginning to expire as Donald Trump promises to reveal the "truth" after he takes office on Monday.

‘I’m Your Boss!’ NJ official’s epic foul-mouthed meltdown over traffic stop

Body cam footage released by Paulsboro police to NJ.com shows Paulsboro Councilman Theodore D. Holloway II being stopped and approached by two officers after running a stop sign on January 4.

Fire closes supermarket and shopping center in Toms River, NJ

Smoke was coming from the room which houses the fire sprinkler system at Tri-County Plaza shopping center in Toms River and was quickly put out by firefighters and the sprinkler system.

Van Drew says he is working with Trump to stop NJ wind projects

Ever since the number of dolphins and whales stranding on New Jersey beaches spiked in December 2022 and continued into 2023 Rep. Jeff Van Drew and opponents have blamed work on turbines for contributing to their deaths.

NJ man quickly charged with murdering wife after body is found in PA dumpster

Remains found Saturday inside a dumpster in the parking lot of a bank in Coopersburg, PA were identified by the Lehigh County medical examiner as Lucrecia E. Jadan Sumba.