Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Several people at NJ school fall ill from banned dangerous chemical
The student brought in a chemical called Thallium, a tasteless, odorless substance once used to kill rats.
Two arrested in attempted Lakewood, NJ carjacking
Police first went to NJ Transit bus terminal where the carjacking started around 6 a.m. according to Lakewood police.
Gov. Murphy declares State of Emergency for waterlogged NJ
The state of emergency does not close roads, require that residents remain in their homes or employers send their workers home early.
Holmdel, NJ school board closer to amending transgender policy
The Holmdel Board of Education voted to amend its 5756 policy but a reaffirmation vote is needed before it's official.
Rats! Major NJ movie theater closed by infestation
The 11-theater complex was closed down after a Jersey City health inspector discovered a rat infestation,
GRAPHIC: Three dolphins stranded at NJ shore beaches
They are the 43rd, 44th & 45th dolphins to strand on Jersey Shore beaches this year.
More NJ school districts take action on transgender policy
The Millstone Board of Education Tuesday became the latest Monmouth County district to rescind its policy 5756 after learning it was not a mandatory state policy but only guidance
Man caught with a bomb; lawyer says it’s for hobby
Thomas Petronglo was found to have a metal can with an explosive mixture of potassium perchlorate and aluminum, with a fuse sticking out of the device, according to the indictment in the case.
Did you vote yesterday in NJ? Results are in for major school changes
Of the eight referendums put before New Jersey voters on Tuesday five passed, two failed and the result was not yet known for one.
Gunman sentenced in ’20 Maple Shade fatal shooting of acquaintance
Semaj T. Pittman went to the apartment of Kayla Winkler, 22, at The Arbors, a high rise apartment building on Lenola Road in MapleSemaj T. Pittman went to the apartment of Kayla Winkler, 22, at The Arbors, a high rise apartment building on Lenola Road in Maple Shade in February 2020 with a teenager intending to rob her. Shade in February 2020 with a teenager intending to rob her.
NJ trucker found with dead woman’s body in cab, cops say
🚚 Matthew S. Watley refused to exit his truck at a Maryland Costco distribution center
🚚 Sheriff's Office deputies forcibly detained Watley
🚚 Deputies found the body of a dead woman
A New Jersey trucker was charged with murder in the death of a woman found dead early Sunday morning in the cab of his truck at a Costco distribution center in Maryland
The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office was call
Driver fights back after criminals attack his car near campus in NJ
Two suspects wearing ski masks entered a car on High Street at the intersection with Hamilton Street in New Brunswick Sunday night.