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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NJ scrambles to find source of tar and oil washing up on beaches
The Coast Guard, along with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and the Monmouth County Health Department continue to investigate how the balls, which are anywhere from 1-2 inches in diameter, wound up on Monmouth County beaches.
$4M bail reduced for teen accused of killing NJ high school student
Gianluca Bordone, 19, was charged with manslaughter and assault in the death of Rocco Rodden, 17, of Warren Township and a junior at Saint Joseph's Regional High School in Manhattan.
Woman steals packages delivered to NJ church, cops say
Gloucester Township police said Sandra Ogburn, 42, of the Blackwood section drove a Buick Century into the parking lot of the church on Nov. 9
NJ students walk out in support of Palestine, with superintendent’s OK
The student protest is planned for the end of the school day on the Teaneck High School football field ending with a march to Teaneck’s Municipal Hall.
NJ investigating: Beachgoers, sand covered in disgusting gunk
Kari Martin, Clean Ocean Action's Advocacy Campaign Manager said the tar and oil balls of varying size and texture were first reported Monday by some people on Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch and in adjacent Monmouth Beach.
Strange signs prove you need a sense of humor to drive in NJ
The state Department of Transportation has figured out how to get around Federal Highway Administration objections to humorous safety messages on electronic message signs.
These major TV shows and movies are filming in NJ right now
Members of SAG/AFTRA return to movie and film productions in New Jersey, an industry that contributes over $600 million to the economy.
NJ hunter found dead in New York State forest
The New York State Department of Conservation said the 72-year-old man was with a group hunting in the Five Streams State Forest in the town of German.
School bus aide rejects plea deal after girl, 6, is strangled in seat
Michael Policastro, the attorney for Amanda Davila, 27, told CBS New York that others are to blame in the incident on July 17 on board a school bus that killed 6-year-old Fajr Williams.
Racism and corruption in NJ town? Mayor denies ‘each and every allegation’
The Clark Township Council met Monday night hours in a regularly scheduled meeting hours after the reports were issued.
More groping incidents reported near Rutgers University
Rutgers University police said both victims reported someone ran by and touched them Monday night.
Be on the lookout: NJ cops arrest wrong blind man in shooting threat
Bridgeton police were investigating a voicemail threat left for the staff at the Bridgeton Housing Authority's High Rise apartment complex.