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.

Crime U — 4 robberies, burglaries at Rutgers during weekend

Two attempted burglaries were reported at Clothier Residence Hall, a burglary at a campus residence on Union Street and a store robbery were all reported Saturday and Sunday.

South Jersey will smell smoke for days after NJ wildfire

The wildfire in the Tamarac section of Medford Township was reported Friday afternoon and burned 30 acres, according to the NJ Forest Fire Service.

NJ governor sends National Guard, military supplies to Florida

The New Army National Guard and JCP&L lines wokers are among those enroute to Florida to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton.

Yellow ribbon for Hamas hostages sparks outrage at NJ school

Fair Lawn public schools says both an Israeli and Muslim student group were asked the adjust their displays at a Club Fair. One parent disagrees and says nothing was done until she said something.

Thieves in NJ using pizza delivery to prey on residences, report says

After a Domino's driver found no one was home at a Toms River house burglars showed up about 30 seconds later and broke in, according to The Lakewood Scoop.

Freehold Raceway closing: NJ mayor sees ‘tremendous opportunity’ for future

FR Park Racing, the company which owns Freehold Raceway, has stayed silent about its plans for the property. Freehold Borough Mayor Kevin Kane remains somewhat hopeful about the future of the track.

NJ man admits vandalizing Rutgers Center for Islamic Life

U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said that Jacob Beacher,24, of North Plainfield admitted breaking and destroying items at the Rutgers Center for Islamic Life.

Ex-NJ HS football star Jabrill Peppers charged with strangling victim

Jabrill Peppers played with Don Bosco and Paramus Catholic winning four high school football championships before playing for Michigan and later the Browns, Giants and Patriots.

Donations continue to be flown from NJ to Helene victims

Two dozen planes carried donations from New Jersey residents and businesses to the Carolinas where washed out roads have made it hard to bring in relief supplies.

Toms River teacher paycheck deductions funding lawsuit against NJ

Toms River teachers were given the chance to "fund the quest for fair funding" by way of a voluntary and anonymous payroll deduction.

NJ business, airplane club and firefighters team up to aid Helene survivors

The owner of Cody Construction organized a donation drive will be held at Surf City Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 and flown to North Carolina by members of the NJ Aero Club.

Grand jury indicts trio charged in fatal AC boardwalk shooting

Police were called to the boardwalk in front of the Flagship Resort on the northern end of the Atlantic City boardwalk in the pre-dawn house of Aug. 1 where two women were found on a jetty shot in the head.