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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Sayreville, NJ dad accused of burning son to death dies
Manuel Rivera was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he remained in critical condition until his death.
Bones at Wall, NJ excavation came from ‘multiple individuals’
"A portion of skeletal remains" were found on Narrumson Road in Wall Township where a foundation was being dug on March 12, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago.
After parents blast NJ district, cops charge teacher with ‘offensive touching’
Marlboro Police Capt. Stephen Levy said in a statement on Friday that the incident involved a teacher touching a student over her clothing in a hallway on March 13.
Retired Hamilton, NJ teacher admits sex with student
A former student of Joseph DePuglio at Steinert High School - East in Hamilton accused him in 2022 of having a sexual relationship between 1998 and 2000 when she was a student.
Feds make arrest after vandalism to Rutgers Islamic Center in New Brunswick
Art pieces were destroyed, a Palestinian flag was ripped off its pole, windows were shattered, TVs were vandalized, and printers were broken in the attack on the early hours of April 10, the holiday of Eid al-Fitr.
Bomb threats in Marlboro and Trenton connected, cops say
An email received by a Marlboro Memorial Middle School staff member stated bombs had been placed at four locations in Marlboro and Trenton, according to Marlboro police.
Cheers welcome Toms River, NJ police chief back to work after suspension
Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little returned to work Thursday morning after a two-day unpaid suspension. Mayor Dan Rodrick told Patch the suspension was over an “administrative issue" but did not provide further explanation.
NJ town offers commuters relief from NJ Transit fare increase
The Middletown Township Council will introduce an ordinance at Monday's meeting to reduce the cost of parking at its commuter lots by 15%, the same amount as NJ Transit's fare increase.
NJ house deemed unsafe to live after earthquake
Firefighters were sent to the two-story home on Maple Avenue in Berkeley Heights Saturday afternoon after cracks were reported in the basement wall.
Trump campaign clears the way for major rally in NJ
Wildwood City Commissioners approved a resolution Monday with the Trump campaign for a "special event" on city beaches on Saturday, May 11.