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.
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Humpback whale washes up on NJ beach, the first this year
A 20-30 foot humpback whale was found washed up on the beach at 51st Street in the Brant Beach section of Long Beach Township around 6:45 a.m. Thursday morning.
NJ Transit approves massive increase to train and bus fares
The increase, NJ Transit's first since 2015, will take effect July 1 with an automatic 3% increase every year that will not require public hearings.
Fatal crash on Route 70 involves motorcycle, NJ state trooper
Attorney General Matt Platkin said the trooper hit the motorcycle on Route 70 in Southampton Township near Burrs Mills Road Wednesday.
‘I’ll see you in afterlife’ — NJ dad’s disturbing video before killing son, cops say
Manuel Rivera, charged with first degree murder in the death of his son Christian Rivera, threatened to kill the boy before he left the house on Thursday evening.
More home invasions in NJ: Residents robbed at gunpoint
The home invasions of homes in Toms River and Lakewood took place Saturday morning.
Sayreville, NJ dad charged with killing son in car he set on fire
The father of a 9-year-old boy found burned to death inside a car at Sayreville War Memorial High School Thursday night was charged with first-degree murder.
Toms River, NJ mayor dismisses petition against police funding change
Despite the petitions being certified by township clerk Mike Cruoglio and the council unanimously voting to repeal the ordinance Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick said nothing will change regarding police funding.
$1 million in merchandise stolen from NJ mall store
Thieves broke into an office of Venzio Jewelry located in the mall's food court through the wall sometime after the mall closed Wednesday morning.
Dad arrested: Dead boy pulled from car fire in Sayreville, NJ
Disturbing discovery at Sayreville War Memorial High School after a call about a domestic dispute.
NJ halfway house escapee finally caught after years on the run
New Jersey fugitive Oderi Caldwell was caught in Ohio after five years on the run.