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Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …In court today, the suspect accused of killing NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother is ordered to STAY IN JAIL …the judge deeming him a “danger to the community;" Plus, a MATERNAL HEALTH CRISIS…new research finds an alarming rate for pregnant Black women undergoing unnecessary C-sections; Also, ONE-ON-ONE with New Jersey teacher and Pro-Palestinian activist who was shot by Israeli Forces while volunteering in the West Bank; And, SEEKING RELIEF…Hurricane Ida victims plead for help after Governor Murphy vetoes legislation that would have offered a temporary pause on their mortgage payments.
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: The county line ballot fight may soon be after Burlington and Middlesex Counties reach a proposed settlement in the lawsuit seeking to permanently ban the long-standing ballot structure; Governor Murphy conditionally vetoes a bill that would have given survivors of Hurricane Ida mortgage forbearance on properties that still aren't livable; Residents push back against Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop's renewed plans to build the Centre Pompidou through tax abatements and other incentives; Senator Vin Gopal speaks to Briana Vannozzi about his pending legislation that would mandate New Jersey's school districts to merge or share services to cut rising costs; Mayors in several towns sue the state to delay or block an affordable housing law signed by Governor Murphy this year; Two Princeton students create a microplastics filtration system and partner with the Atlantic County Utilities Authority to test the first-of-its-kind filter; NJ native and legendary rock star Jon Bon Jovi is credited with saving a woman's life in Nashvhille, TN.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Remembering the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attack …twenty three years later many first responders are still seeking treatment at the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers; Plus, Jersey voters and political experts weigh in on the First and maybe ONLY Presidential debate; Also, CRACKDOWN on GHOST GUNS, a new report calling to close the loopholes allowing these illegal, untraceable weapons to be built here in the state; And, don’t miss the deadline to get YOUR Anchor PROPERTY TAX RELIEF …
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Firefighters are battling an “erratic” fire in Berkeley township. The late night blaze … yet to be contained; Also, NJ DECIDES 2024, it’s one of the most closely watched races in the nation, a deeper look at the battle between GOP incumbent Tom Kean and Democratic challenger Sue Altman for the 7th congressional district seat; Plus, The Murphy administration takes action to stop discrimination in the housing market; And, how to combat the ongoing teacher shortage… some lawmakers are backing a residency workaround as a possible fix.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News...SCHOOL SHOOTING THREATS … districts in South Jersey on alert forced to close today after three kids posted shooting threats on social media; Plus, ON THE STUMP, Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer holding dueling events today looking to secure their congressional seats, but speculation is mounting that both have their sights set on a higher office; Also, combatting the teacher shortage in the state by using VIRTUAL instruction; And, SELLING your WATER SYSTEM to private companies, communities are grappling with aging infrastructure costs, but will it pay off?
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …New Jersey’s efforts to ban e-cigarettes with kids appears to be working, a new study shows teen vaping is on the decline; Plus, JUSTICE FOR VICTORIA, Family and friends of Victoria Lee, killed by police more than a month ago, gather in Fort Lee seeking accountability and an apology; Also, RAISING AWARENESS, Miss New Jersey teams up with state assemblywoman Andrea Katz to bring attention to food disorders; And, PRESERVING HISTORY, they’re digging in Princeton to find artifacts that’ll tell the tale of the city's biggest revolutionary war battle…
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Former Senator Bob Menendez's convicted co-defendant, Fred Daibes, is back in court today facing separate bank fraud charges; Plus, calls for a Cease-Fire from Princeton to the streets of Israel, we go one-on-one with Montclair State’s Israeli expert to understand the politics playing out; Also, REGIONALIZING 911 services, Bergen County takes the lead sharing their call centers to combat a shortage of emergency dispatchers; And, after two decades, a survivor at the center of child-welfare investigation speaks out, sharing his story of neglect that catapulted major changes to the state’s child protection system.
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Mass protests break out in Israel demanding a cease-fire over the Gaza war while college students here in Jersey resume classes and anti-war protests with a new set of campus rules; Plus, FULL COURT PRESS, New Jersey is offering more than a billion dollars in tax credits and funding to woo the 76ers’ arena to ITS waterfront; Also, ON HOLD, the Biden administration's attempt to provide student loan relief to millions hits more roadblocks; And, A BETTER MARKET, one woman’s battle to bring fresh food to Paterson’s 4th ward
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …More details emerge following the fatal crash of NHL Player AND JERSEY NATIVE Johnny Gaudreau and his brother…Advocates are demanding safer streets; Plus, 3 years later Tropical Storm Ida’s devastation is still gripping some homeowners in New Jersey…A bill on the Governor’s desk could deliver critical aid; Also, a New Jersey court rules smoking can continue inside Atlantic City Casinos, a major blow to casino workers; And, BANNING CELL PHONES…. as kids head back to school, several districts are implementing new rules in the classroom
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Monday Sep 02, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: a special tribute to Michael Aron, our beloved friend and the "Dean of the State House" in New Jersey.
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