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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Van filled with NJ school kids erupts in flames on Parkway
State Police said the Ford van was headed north on the Parkway near Exit 98 (Route 195) with 10 students 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.
Man charged with using fake movie money at NJ store
The fake bills, clearly marked “for motion picture use only,” were used on four occasions in December, according to police.
Major traffic in Lakewood, NJ: Thousands come to pay their respects
86-year-old Grand Rabbi Matisyahu Solomon succumbed to a long time illness in his home Tuesday evening.
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.
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.
Hundreds of chickens, dozens of pigs killed in NJ barn fire
The fire at Hope Cress Farms in Hope Township left 400 chickens and 40 pigs dead, according to the Hope Volunteer Fire Department.
Man fatally struck along Route 35 in Aberdeen, NJ
Monmouth County First Assistant Prosecutor Julia Alonso said the man was hit around 11:15 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Route 35 in Aberdeen.
Vandal can’t stop NJ holiday light display from shining again
The drive-thru display called "GLOW! The Light Show" at Washington Township suffered a "significant amount of theft and property damage" early Sunday morning.
NJ alert: Children could get lead poisoning from common foods
The FDA also reported that some Dollar General stores did not remove recalled product from its shelves.