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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Terrorism? NJ church on lockdown after activity alarmed public
Callers told Stafford police the man was wearing an orange flannel shirt under a bulletproof vest in the area of the Doc Cramer sports complex and Saint Mary’s Parish Center.
5th dolphin of 2024 strands on NJ beach
It is the third dolphin to be found on a New Jersey beach in the past 10 days and the fifth this year. The most recent was a short-beaked common dolphin was found washed up in Avalon on Feb. 19.
United flight from NJ makes emergency landing in Chicago
United Airlines in a statement said the crew aboard flight #1533, which left Newark at 6:40 a.m., reported a "potential security concern" which forced the landing. 202 passengers and nine crew members were on board.
NJ school closings, early dismissals for snow — Friday, Jan. 19
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow says the primary window of impact for the storm is mid-morning through early evening when light to moderate snow will fall steadily across the state.
NJ school closings, delayed openings for snow — Tuesday, Jan. 16
New Jersey 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow is not calling this a major winter storm but rather a "little" hit of snow that will impact most of the state.
NJ schools have early dismissals for heavy rain — Tuesday, Jan. 9
NJ 101.5 Chief Meteorologist Dan Zarrow remains concerned about the high impact storm which will start with bands of heavy rain in the afternoon that will become heavier and steadier.
NJ DOT puts up another round of humorous safety messages
The snarky signs made their debut in 2022 but were quickly taken down after the Federal Highway Administration objected and issued a cease-and-desist order.
NJ says amusement ride at American Dream is closed after malfunction
The ride at Nickelodeon Universe was closed after a motor capacitor malfunctioned, according to state Department of Community Affairs.
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.
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.