Ever since I was a precocious 5 year old who read the Bergen Record and then published his own neighborhood newspaper I've always had an interest in the news. I learn something new on this job everyday and that's what keeps it interesting. I've been with NJ101.5 for the past 10 years on the digital team writing news and working behind the scenes on a variety of projects.
Dan Alexander
Even more NJ schools go all-remote over COVID-19
State guidelines do not require a move to remote learning for a single case of novel coronavirus.
4 Lakewood school bus drivers weren’t wearing masks, district says
A Lakewood school bus driver was taken off the job after refusing to wear a mask.
How Murphy and the legislature hope to cut down long MVC lines
The lines become a daily occurrence since the MVC offices reopened in July with customers camping out all night to ensure a place in line to conduct their business.
F-18 jet flyover on 9/11 anniversary canceled
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio said the flyover was "inappropriate" and requested it be called off.
Halloween is still on in New Jersey … for now
Gov. Phil Murphy says that Halloween in New Jersey will not be normal this year thanks to the ongoing pandemic.
Year barely started, some NJ schools go virtual over COVID-19 cases
Students attended school despite testing positive for COVID-19, according to messages from superintendents.
NJ lawmaker blames lack of common sense for overpass flag removal
The Turnpike Authority did not answer questions on Wednesday about who made the decision to remove the flags and what prompted the decision
NJ teachers return to class — some grudgingly as worries linger
As the 2020-21 school year gets underway at public and private schools across New Jersey, there are a handful of districts with lingering uncertainties.
Earthquake shakes New Jersey while you slept
The 3.1 magnitude quake was felt across Central Jersey around 2 a.m., according to the USGS.
Juvenile alone responsible for Point Pleasant Beach stabbing, cops say
Two individuals were initially taken into custody following the Labor Day stabbing.
Lakewood officer’s funeral to be held at BlueClaws ballpark
Lakewood police officer Nicklas Shimonovich died in a motorcycle crash in his hometown of Jackson on Saturday.
Lights, camera, action: New Jersey’s movie theaters reopen
AMC Theaters were the most aggressive in reopening with plans to have all 27 of its theaters open within the next week.