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
Flyers and Yankees pull Kate Smith’s ‘God Bless America’ over racism
The Flyers covered a statue of the singer who has been considered their good luck charm.
Fire damages Ocean Grove food court The Dunes Boardwalk Cafe
The Dunes Cafe, home to eight restaurants on the Ocean Grove boardwalk, was not yet open for the season.
Homeless man in $400K GoFundMe scam avoids prison
The homeless vet must obtain employment, attend treatment and is subject to frequent drug tests or he could face 5 years in jail instead.
Burlington County Man, 20, Dies After Being Shot During Military Training Exercise
Spc. Nicholas Peter DiMona III, of Medford Lakes, was fatally shot during a live-fire training exercise in Alaska.
NJ forest fire burns 8,000 acres, now half-contained, DEP says
Smoke was seen and smelled as far north as Union County, as the flames burn in Burlington. No homes were in danger, as of Sunday morning according to NJ DEP.
Biological parents of missing Toms River teen charged with hiding her
Ashley Combs was moved to several locations before she was found with her biological father on Wednesday night, police said.
Missing NJ girl reappears at Toms River police station
Attorney Jef Henninger said she appeared at the Toms River police station on Wednesday evening but many unanswered questions remain.
Powerball jackpot keeps growing to $750 million
They're not jackpot winners but there's still some big money prizes that were won in New Jersey from Saturday night's drawing.
Runaway cow on NYC highway taken to NJ farm
"Major Deegan" is one of two goats, a cow, and a lamb found wandering on city highways in the past 10 days.
Rutgers student says rich bribes kept him out of better schools
The student from Middlesex County claims the scandal kept him from getting into other schools.