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Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … PRICE HIKE RELIEF …. The Governor today announcing millions to help offset; Also, a protest outside Delaney Hall for a Paterson woman who was wrongfully arrested then detained for overstaying her visa; And, getting ahead of the opioid overdose crisis here in the state by distributing harm reduction kits earlier to those in need.
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … DEFUNDING PUBLIC MEDIA …President Trump has asked Congress to slash funding for stations like ours… the fight now heads to Capitol Hill; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2025, with less than one week until primary day, Affordability seems to be the key issue for voters as they head to the ballot box; Also, RISING ENERGY COSTS … the Governor and other legislators announce new solar development plans in an effort to keep utility bills down; And, POLICE SPENDING, a recent Rutgers study finds a correlation between increased police spending for deaths of Black Americans.
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … The MAYOR STRIKES BACK - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka files a lawsuit for false arrest against Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba and a Homeland Security agent; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, President Trump weighs in on the Republican primary in support of Jack Ciattarelli, in the final stretch of the race for Governor; Also, with one week until primary day, some voters are getting out early or have already voted by mail, while the crowded field of candidates make a final push for their vote; Plus, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, activists say federal funding cuts to local violence intervention programs are putting some communities at risk.
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … NURSES STRIKE, union workers at Southern Ocean Medical Center could be on the picket line next week after failing to reach a contract agreement; Plus, RUNWAY READY, Secretary Duffy celebrates the reopening of a runway at Newark airport AHEAD of schedule; Also, UNDER THE DOME, Climate advocates rally outside the statehouse for a bill that would make fossil fuel companies pay for the impacts of climate change; And, a HOMELESS HOUSING FIGHT in Toms River has created a rift between a local church and the township looking to redevelop its property.
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … SANCTUARY CITY CRACKDOWN… the Trump administration singles out cities and towns around New Jersey… accusing them of standing in the way of federal immigration enforcement; Plus, FIGHTING FOR MEDICAID… as Republicans in Congress push for cuts to the program… Governor Murphy weighs the impact they’ll have on the state; Also, the GLOVES ARE OFF … with the primary election less than two weeks away…the gubernatorial candidates are on the attack … And, putting a spotlight on BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTORY… a new effort to spread the story of Black soldiers that fought for America’s freedom in Princeton.
Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … MIDTOWN MAKEOVER, state leaders from New Jersey & New York break ground on the new Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan; Plus, FACING THE CHARGES, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver speaks out about the chaos she was swept up in outside the ICE detention center in Newark; Also, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, as the state records its deadliest year for pedestrians in nearly 4 decades, funding cuts to improve safety loom; And, a land dispute over AFFORDABLE HOUSING in Cranbury is threatening to displace a family farm.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … AIR TRAFFIC SLOWDOWN …fewer flights and fewer passengers traveled through Newark Airport over the holiday weekend, but the US DOT says safety improvements are arriving right on schedule; Plus, new federal Covid Vaccine guidance is raising serious concern among health care providers here in the state; Also, UNCERTAINTY AT THE SHORE… some business owners and experts are bracing for a potential dip in tourism this summer; And, UNDER THE DOME, a breakdown of the high ticket items in the governor’s nearly sixty billion dollar budget.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … CONGESTION PRICING LIVES ANOTHER DAY… a federal judge blocks White House efforts to end the tolling plan in midtown Manhattan; Plus, a federal lawsuit is filed against four New Jersey cities over their so-called sanctuary policies; Also, the U.S Senate repeals an emission policy that could impact the goal to get cleaner cars on the state’s roads; And, an active Hurricane season is about to hit, will the latest federal staffing cuts hurt forecasters’ ability to both track and warn about storms.
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … CALL FOR ACTION ….on the heels of the DC shooting Congressman Josh Gottheimer urges his fellow gubernatorial candidates to support a bill banning anti-semetism; Plus, travelers brace for delays this Memorial Day weekend, after the F-A-A reduced flight capacity at Newark Airport… Also, UNDER THE DOME, lawmakers debate how to upgrade the electric grid, as residents prepare for rising utility bills. And, HIDDEN AT HOME, an in depth Northjersey.com investigation found rampant neglect & abuse at group homes for individuals with disabilities in the state.
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
A special edition of NJ Spotlight News on this Memorial Day. …As today kicks off the unofficial start to the summer season, when millions head to the Jersey Shore – we are bringing you an encore presentation of a documentary that we produced called Paradox: Rising Waters and Mounting Costs. There's something about the water at the Jersey Shore. Sunny beaches and shallow surf have attracted families for generations; calming, scenic bays have drawn residents for even longer. Today the Shore is an economic powerhouse and cultural icon of the Garden State. But as climate change raises seas and fuels more dangerous storms, the costs of keeping the Shore open for business are becoming more expensive. High tides regularly flood neighborhood streets, an increasingly costly nuisance for locals. And memories of Superstorm Sandy serve as reminders of the potential damages a worst-case scenario can cause. Now, it's up to local, state, and federal leaders to figure out the best ways to protect the Shore — and how to pay for that work. Take a look …
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