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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RWJ Hospital nurses ratify new contract, end strike
RWJ Barnbas Health announced Friday afternoon that they were notified by United Steelworkers 4-200 their members voted to approve a three year agreement first announced on Dec. 1.
NJ congressman unhappy with investigation of spill that created Jersey Shore gunk
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone praised the Coast Guard's swift response to the reports of tar balls found at Seven Presidents Park in Long Branch and in Monmouth Beach.
South Jersey family wins $50,000 for holiday home display
The New Jersey family that won Tuesday's “The Great Christmas Light Fight" episode used the prize money to start a bigger and brighter display.
Antisemitic graffiti found in NJ high school bathroom
In a statement, the Maplewood Township Committee said parents were notified earlier in the week about an antisemitic message found scratched into the paint of a bathroom stall.
Here’s what happened to the bull at Newark Penn Station
NJ Transit and Amtrak trains were delayed as police tried to capture the bull who was seen on video running along the Northeast Corridor railroad tracks.
Vandal can’t stop NJ holiday light display from shining again
The drive-thru display called "GLOW! The Light Show" at Washington Township suffered a "significant amount of theft and property damage" early Sunday morning.
NJ voters approve half of school construction referendums
Over $257 million in school construction projects were on the ballot mostly for renovations and additions.
House fire displaces 16 Rutgers students in New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick Fire Chief William Borke told News 12 that the fire in the two-story brick house on Huntington Street in New Brunswick was well involved by the time firefighters arrived.
Rutgers under fire over antisemitism, discrimination since Hamas attacks
At Thursday's Board of Trustees meeting, members applauded President Jonathon Holloway for keeping the school out of the headlines regarding conflicts between supporters of Israel and Palestinians.
Ex-NJ cop gets prison after terrorizing former girlfriend
During a plea hearing in September Erich A. Bennett, 47, admitted to making his ex-girlfriend fear for her life after their breakup in October 2022.
NJ alert: Children could get lead poisoning from common foods
The FDA also reported that some Dollar General stores did not remove recalled product from its shelves.
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.