NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News October 14, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…At least one killed and more than a dozen injured after a fallen tree causes a deadly morning crash on NJ Transit’ light rail; Plus, in the wake of Hurricane Milton’s destruction, the New Jersey Red Cross deploys volunteers to lend a HELPING HAND; Also, the battle heats up for the 7th congressional district - GOP incumbent Tom Kean takes on his Democratic challenger Sue Altman in their ONE and ONLY debate; And, a new CDC study sheds light on the challenges faced by transgender students here in New Jersey and across the country..
 

NJ Spotlight News October 11, 2024

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Secret documents reveal TikTok was aware of but completely ignored safety concerns for teenagers; NJ Transit finally names a customer service advocate to help improve the commute of New Jersey riders; The NAACP demands the resignation of the NJ State Police Superintendent after scathing reports revealed misconduct among his ranks; Two New Jersey pollsters break down the differences in polling data seen in the leadup to the presidential election; Lawmakers introduce a bill to change how much financial aid for-profit colleges receive after accusations of predatory practices.

NJ Spotlight News October 10, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Attention TD Bank Customers. Your bank is facing billions of dollars in penalties for alleged drug cartel money laundering; Plus, twelve more towns join a lawsuit fighting back against a new AFFORDABLE HOUSING law, as we look for housing solutions in our digital series The Change Project; Also, searching for solutions, Rutgers hosting a forum looking at the challenges people with disabilities face because of onerous laws and regulations; And, EXPANDING THE PLASTIC BAN, a bill in Trenton looking to decrease plastic packaging by another fifty percent but businesses are pushing back. 

NJ Spotlight News October 9, 2024

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Meteorologists and government agencies combat misinformation and disinformation as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida; Advocates push lawmakers to pass a bill that will offer more protections for undocumented immigrants in New Jersey; Princeton researchers build a neuron-by-neuron roadmap of the brain of a fruit fly to help them better understand the brains of more complex species, like humans. 

NJ Spotlight News October 8, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Taking on TikTok… New Jersey sues the social media giant claiming it is “deceptive,"  and "unconscionable” AND impacting youth mental health; Plus, exploring "TOXIC RADICALISM"....an investigation into the deep reaches of far-right extremism in New Jersey politics; Also, FOUR WEEKS TO GO until Election day ….It’s the home stretch for campaigns across the Garden State; And, the fight over smoking in casinos takes a twist as Republicans call on top health officials to weigh in. 

NJ Spotlight News October 7, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …ONE YEAR OF WAR …an American-Israeli father who used to live in New Jersey describes life since October 7th… his daughter was released from captivity after two months… her husband…killed by Hamas; Plus, as the war spreads…New Jersey’s Palestinian community reflects on the pain of the last year and tens of thousands killed in the crossfire; Also, DELAYED AGAIN … the new and improved FAFSA rollout is being pushed back  leaving many college students across the state to face financial uncertainty; And, a ‘CLEAN SLATE,’ State officials offer a free expungement clinic, helping folks looking for a 2nd chance to start over. 
 

NJ Spotlight News October 4, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …The strike is suspended … longshoremen in Newark are back to work and ports up and down the coast are open after a tentative deal is struck; Plus, firefighters in L.B.I are trying to bring relief to flood ravaged towns in North Carolina; Also, a deeper dive into the federal consent decree the state is entering to better protect the safety of residents in our veteran’s homes; And, fighting for MARRIAGE EQUALITY ..a new documentary features a New Jersey couple with disabilities who desperately want to get married, but CAN'T.
 

NJ Spotlight News October 3, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Nearly a month after the death of New Jersey’s NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, their family is pushing to block the public release of records and footage of the fatal crash; Plus, DAY THREE of the port strike…a big sticking point in negotiations is workers being replaced by automation; Also, we’re digging deeper into the newly released solitary confinement report… advocates urge for more oversight due to ‘INHUMANE CONDITIONS;' And, after a summer of scorching heat lawmakers explore new solutions to combat those wildly expensive electrical bills.

NJ Spotlight News October 2, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News; DAY TWO of the Port worker’s strike up and down the coast…. leading to fears of crippling supply chains and economic chaos for businesses in New Jersey; Plus, a POLITICAL GAME OF CHESS, what will the United States next move be after Iran launches over a hundred missiles on Israel? Also, FACE OFF, New Jersey reacts to the Vice-Presidential debate with less than five weeks to go till election day; And HATS OFF to a local Newark business seeing a surge in orders for this election cycle…

NJ Spotlight News October 1, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …The strike is ON… longshoremen at Port Newark and ports along the East and Gulf Coast walked out at  midnight ratcheting up pressure for pay raises and job protections; Plus, TOXIC FREE, celebrating the clean-up of a South Jersey Superfund site once labeled America’s most toxic landfill; Also, Governor Murphy goes BACK TO CLASS…calling for lowering the voting age in school board elections; And, TAXING ELECTRIC VEHICLES IS BACK… will it slow the push of putting more EV’s on the road?