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Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…It’s SOLAR ECLIPSE MANIA across the U.S. even here in New Jersey as hundreds gather to celebrate this rarely seen phenomenon at the Liberty Science Center; Plus, public education advocates are PUSHING BACK against a proposal to provide tax credits to anyone donating to private schools; Also, a STATE TAKEOVER…the attorney general taking control of the Warren County Prosecutor’s office amid a misconduct probe; And, THE COST OF GIVING BACK… the Mayor of Paterson is looking to regulate charity groups after a rise in unwanted trash and overcrowding spills into the streets…
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: New Jersey is rocked by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, forcing authorities to shut down roads, bridges and tunnels to inspect for any damage; Rutgers students hold a controversial vote to push the school to divest from Israel-based companies and cut ties with Tel Aviv University; Unions representing casino workers file a lawsuit to ban smoking in Atlantic City casinos; Two NJ lawmakers introduce a bill to make the act of "squatting" a criminal act; New Jersey will be able to see a partial solar eclipse in the middle of the afternoon on Monday.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Tense talks between the US and Israel today after swift international backlash condemning the horrific attack on aid workers with the World Central Kitchen; Plus … the fallout from the county line court decision continues … Without Andy Kim in the 3rd District congressional race …. candidates are scrambling to get their names out there; Also ….a new unemployment report reveals more than 700,000 workers in the state are LEFT BEHIND by the current unemployment payment system; And … CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM … New Jersey students are missing more school than prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New Jersey’s day in court … the state takes on New York’s controversial Congestion Pricing plan, arguing not only will it hit people’s pockets but will greatly impact the environment; Plus, as the County Line is put on pause for the democrats, a deeper look at its effect on the race between the son of the embattled U.S. Senior Senator and the Mayor of Hoboken; Also, a DISABILITY SERVICE DESERT...Mental Health advocates call for more comprehensive care for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the southern part of the state; And, FIGHTING HUNGER IN NEW JERSEY …the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen looks to meet the need on the road.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…More FALLOUT from the decision to end the COUNTY LINE ballot system FOR ONE party … what does the court ruling mean for the state’s Republican candidates; Plus, Seven AID WORKERS from World Central Kitchen are KILLED in Gaza by an Israeli air strike … as pro-Palestinian protests continue to flare up at a Teaneck synagogue; Also, COURT IS IN SESSION …civil and matrimonial trials in Passaic County will resume immediately signaling the state’s JUDICIAL VACANCY CRISIS is almost over; And, in the wake of the Passaic County Sheriff’s death by suicide, a FIRST RESPONDER Wellness Week aims to improve MENTAL HEALTH for police officers.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…One-on-one with U.S Senate candidate Andy Kim after a federal judge orders a HISTORIC injunction, pausing the long-held COUNTY LINE ballot system; PLUS, will the bombshell ruling reshape New Jersey’s politics? Also, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small sounds off after authorities executed a search of his property; And, FORCED LABOR… a new report sheds light on the dangerous conditions within the seafood industry, as the whistleblower at the center of the investigation speaks out.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News: ‘FREE EVAN… Today, marks the one year anniversary Wall Street Journal Reporter and New Jersey native Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia while on a reporting assignment. Tonight, we take you to Princeton where he grew up. Talk to people who know him- including some of his closest friends. And an update on his detention and potential release.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…An emotional Tammy Murphy resets after dropping out of the U.S Senate race and refocusing her efforts as First Lady on improving maternal health here in the state; Plus, one year in … Paterson officials criticize the state’s takeover of their police force; Also, it's official…if you plan to drive into Midtown Manhattan come June, you’ll be paying the price; And, THE CHANGE PROJECT…our new digital series shines a spotlight on the state’s food pantries and their efforts to combat food insecurity amid a rise in hunger.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The Supreme Court hearing arguments on the abortion pill mifepristone. Will the court limit abortion access here in New Jersey and across the country? Plus, Governor Murphy renews the Transportation Trust Fund guaranteeing infrastructure funding for the next five years; Also, Thousands of “Bleeding Control Kits” are being distributed to houses of worship here in the state amid a nationwide rise in hate crimes directed at religious communities; And re-engaging Newark’s youth, Mayor Ras Baraka officially opening a center to connect young people with educational and career opportunities.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…In a stunning move First Lady Tammy Murphy drops out of the U.S. Senate race…clearing a path for Andy Kim to lock up the Democratic nomination; Plus, as the Senate shakeup plays out … it’s deadline day for ALL other congressional candidates seeking a spot on the state’s June primary ballot; Also, a ‘Survivor-Centered’ Database…the state is creating a new system aimed at helping sexual assault survivors track and monitor their own cases; And, This weekend’s storm brought RECORD RAINFALL for parts of the state…leaving low-lying neighborhoods under water.
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