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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Hundreds of chickens, dozens of pigs killed in NJ barn fire
The fire at Hope Cress Farms in Hope Township left 400 chickens and 40 pigs dead, according to the Hope Volunteer Fire Department.
NJ hospitals make progress after crippling cyberattacks
Hackensack Meridian Heatlh's two affected NJ hospitals have restored emergency room service while most Capital Health services have been restored.
3 burglaries under investigation on NJ university campus
Two buildings and two vehicles on Rutgers' Livingston campus were broken or vandalized Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Rutgers police.
Beaches slimed by 1,000 pounds of gunk: Investigation continues in NJ, NYC
The Coast Guard in a statement said response crews have removed approximately 1,000 pounds of tar balls and oiled debris from impacted beaches between Asbury Park and Sea Bright.
Rutgers complains about getting 12,000 emails opposing NJ campus event
One of the emails was from Rep. Josh Gottheimer who called Nick Estes and Marc Hill “antisemitic, anti-Israel, and hate-filled" whose appearance endangered Jewish students.
Ex-volunteer charged in sick sex crimes called a danger to the public
William Gleason, 68, turned himself into South River police during Thanksgiving weekend and has been held in the Ocean County Jail since.
Rutgers won’t stop controversial pro-Palestine campus event
Rep. Josh Gottheimer objected to two of three speakers scheduled to speak at an event late Thursday afternoon on the New Brunswick campus titled “Race, Liberation, and Palestine."
Careful where you leave your car in NJ: Thieves strike parking lots
Parsippany police said there were 20 attempted or successful burglaries at vehicles at the Sheraton, four at the Hyatt House, and another four at the Holiday Inn and Suites.
Nobody will believe you: Sex torture detailed in charges against public NJ figure
Former South Toms River borough council president, recent head of the South Toms River Recreation Commission and former foster parent was charged Monday with several sex crimes in connection with a minor who lived in his home between 2015 and 2020.
Dolphin stranded on NJ beach marks sad milestone for 2023
Clean Ocean Action said the dolphin was found between beaches A and B in Sandy Hook Monday morning around 9:30 a.m.
Raccoon rampage: Call police if you see one around Princeton, NJ
The raccoon displayed behavior consistent with that of one infected with rabies like chirps, unprovoked aggressive behavior and no fear of humans.
Missing NJ musician was killed in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police said Carl James "C.J." Mueller, 29, was found with a single stab wound in the center of his chest around 3 a.m. on Nov. 24.