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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Swastikas found in two NJ school bathrooms
Swastikas were found in bathrooms at Terrill Middle School in Scotch Plains and and Westfield High School, according to a temple serving both communities.
Runaway NJ teen located in Florida, goes missing again
Damien Thompson left his Hazlet home Saturday night. He called his mother Sunday and said he was in New York City.
NJ superintendent defends teacher worried about ‘cultural genocide’ as Jews move in
The Dec. 12 meeting was part of a settlement between the township, the U.S. Department of Justice, the state Attorney General's Office and Agudath Israel that would make it easier for Orthodox Jewish schools to establish schools and dorms.
Heavy rain, winds brought floods and amazing surf to NJ
While neighborhoods were being flooded out along the Passaic River, the rain and gusty winds brought memorable waves to the Jersey Shore.
Teen shot near Newark, NJ school found three miles away
The Bragaw Avenue School in Newark was put on lockdown as police tried to locate who fired the shots.
Giants QB Tommy DeVito makes it right with NJ pizza shop owner
Nino Coniglio, the owner of Coniglio’s Old Fashioned in Morristown, posted on the restaurant's Instagram that Tommy DeVito would not be appearing Tuesday after his agent doubled the appearance fee.
NJ voters approve half of school construction referendums
Over $257 million in school construction projects were on the ballot mostly for renovations and additions.
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.