Dan Alexander

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.

Grub Hub driver goes psycho on NJ highway, cops say

South Brunswick police said they received a 911 call from a man Monday afternoon who said the driver of a white Mercedes was throwing coins and spitting at his car as they headed south.

NJ elephant attraction gets a $500,000 government check for renovation

Sen. Cory Booker made his first visit to Lucy on Friday to present a check for $500,000 in federal funding help with the renovation cost.

Two years later, still no answers about why K-9 died in fire official’s car

The investigation was turned over to the state Attorney General's office by the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office in 2023. The AG's office continues to keep the status of the investigation secret and declined to disclose the status of an ongoing investigation citing policy.

Rutgers decides professor’s fate after supporting Trump assassination attempt

⭕Rutgers professor criticized for comment about Trump assassination attempt ⭕GOP gubernatorial candidate Ed Durr called for her to be fired ⭕Rutgers has reviewed the comment A Rutgers professor who wrote negative comments on her social media after the July 13 assassination attempt on Donald Trump will be teaching during the upcoming semester despite calls for her to be fired. Former state sen... R

Freehold Twp schools investigate cyberattack, cause not disclosed

Superintendent Neal Dickstein said the district has taken steps to prevent another cyber security attack.

Dead fish, pooping birds a bad combination for NJ shore town

Residents say they been dealing with what looks like hundreds of fish floating in a lagoon in the Osburn Island section of Little Egg Harbor.

Pack of assailants attack customers with chairs at NJ restaurant

Video of the July 14 incident shows male customers being repeatedly punched, kicked and hit with chairs and bar stools.

Russians free NJ journalist after imprisoning him on false charges

Princeton High School graduate Evan Gershkovich, 32 was arrested March 29, 2023, while on a reporting trip in Russia.

Chaos in the sky: NJ passenger forces emergency landing

Eric Gapco refused to remain in his seat, propositioned a flight attendant for sex, was repeatedly loud, vaped, bothered other passengers and locked himself in the bathroom, officials say.

NJ boy, 12, gets police ‘diversionary program’ for bias crime

Police officers were called to a home on Bridlemere Avenue in Interlaken Borough on July 19 for an incident determined to bias in name.