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 resident lost $25K to ‘fiancé’ they never met
The Franklin Township (Somerset) resident became suspicious after they received a phone call from a kidnapper demanding a ransom.
Toms River, NJ shifts police funding despite public opposition
It did not take long for Wednesday's meeting to descend into chaos.
Online sale of pricey sneakers ends in shooting in Howell, NJ
When the victim presented the sneakers for examination the potential buyer showed a gun, fired a shot and took off with the sneakers.
‘Do you want a picture or not?’ NJ governor says during ambush at mansion
The protester demanded Gov. Phil Murphy disband the New Jersey-Israeli State Commission because of Israeli's continued attacks on Gaza following the Hamas attack on Israel in October.
Biased refs at NJ football game? Investigators release findings
The investigation came after Plainfield schools Superintendent Rashon K. Hasan issued an open letter to New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association after the predominantly minority team played in Montgomery on Sept. 8.
NJ teacher charged with sex with student will avoid prison
Anthony Linder-Creo, 24, was a business teacher at Steinert High School in Hamilton when he was accused of having "sexual relations" with a 17-year-old student.
NJ woman raped and molested underage girl for years, cops say
A substitute teacher was charged with sexually assaulting an underage girl “multiple times” at her home over four years.
All the St. Patrick’s Day parades in New Jersey in 2024
After parades cancelled by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions got back on their feet in 2022 they had to deal with cold, wintry weather in 2023 that forced their postponement.
Toms River, NJ council to vote again on police funding, animal shelter
Many questions surround the event including what to call it as it is not listed as a formal council meeting on the township website. It's also not clear whether or not there will be a public comment portion.
NJ gas station worker faces gunman with just a squeegee
The attempted robbery was one of three retailers possibly hit by the same robber Monday afternoon.