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Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…SENTENCING DELAY DENIED … a federal judge rejects disgraced former Senator Bob Menendez’s request for a new sentencing date…but his fight for a new trial lives on; Plus, Manhattan congestion pricing is set to start Sunday… but a new court ruling has given New Jersey opponents hope they can still block the midtown toll; Also, the state looking to some lawmakers want to reform the Pension program, in an effort to lure younger teachers to avoid a shortage; And, ringing in the New Year with a raise… minimum wage in New Jersey is now just over FIFTEEN DOLLARS per hour.
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Happy New Year …. welcome to a special edition of NJ Spotlight News. This past year NJSN lost a dear friend, a colleague, and a beloved respected journalist Michael Aron. He was dubbed the Dean of the State House press corps and covered every major political story of our state dating back to the days of Gov. Brendan Byrne. Michael was a dogged reporter who had a phrase about covering our state, "New Jersey never lets you down." While politics was the core of his career, one story that spanned a decade of it was that of then 19-year-old Quincy Spruell. Spruell was charged in 1985 with killing Leonard Thompson, an East Orange drug dealer. It took years of reporting, but Michael uncovered his wrongful conviction and Quincy walked out of Northern State Prison in Newark a free man after serving more than 24 years of a 30-year jail term for murder. Last night if you tuned in you saw the first half of Michael’s documentary that aired in 1996 entitled "A Call for Justice” – This is part two, it starts off just after the state supreme court turned down Quincy’s appeal for a new trial base on new evidence. And then a chat with Quincy Spruell.
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News. As 2024 comes to a close, NJSN reflects on what it has been able to achieve in bringing important stories to you-- but also what it lost. Including a dear friend, and colleague, the consummate Newsman Michael Aron. He was dubbed the Dean of the State House press corps and covered every major political story of the state dating back to the days of Governor Brendan Byrne. But Michael was a dogged reporter even outside the state house… and one story he covered for more than a decade could in fact be is legacy. It certainly is if you ask Quincy Spruell. At 19 years-old, Spruell was charged with murder. For the killing of Leonard Thompson, an East Orange drug dealer. The details of his story struck a chord with Michael Aron... after years of his reporting along with the help of a former NJ Attorney General and the Rutgers Law Clinic... they proved his innocence. Uncovering a frightening story of mistakes... and misconduct that led to Spruell's wrongful conviction. Michael was there when Spruell walked out of Northern State Prison in Newark a free man...after serving nearly 25 years of a 30-year-prison sentence. Michael’s reporting was turned into a documentary that aired in 1996 called “A Call for Justice” –Tonight, Part one and then a conversation with Quincy Spruell.
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Remembering Jimmy Carter… The former President a champion for peace and humanitarian work, the impact of his legacy felt right here in the garden state; Plus, are the streets of Newark any safer? Murders are down, but violent crime is seeing an uptick; Also, despite the growing flood risk along New Jersey’s shore, a multi-billion-dollar flood prevention plan is scaled way back; And, THE PARTY IS OVER for Party City, but workers say the end came too soon. They’re filing a class action lawsuit saying their termination violates state law.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…AWAITING SENTENCING…A judge is set to decide next month what the punishment for Bob Menendez’s corruption conviction will be, but the disgraced former Senator is seeking another delay; Plus, Paterson leaders consider a controversial ordinance to crack down on homeless people sleeping in public; Also, a new law aims to protect young athletes from tragedy on the playing field; And, trotting to the finish… one final weekend of racing in Freehold signaling the decline of harness racing in New Jersey.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News...MOVING FORWARD…Congestion pricing is still a GO as a federal judge rejects efforts to block the new toll entering midtown Manhattan; Plus, STEPPING DOWN… The state's top federal prosecutor announces his resignation; Also, WAREHOUSE BATTLE…Residents are raising their voices in opposition to a newly approved Freehold Township warehouse plan; And, a NEW WAVE OF LEADERSHIP is arriving at the U.S Capital … a look back at an unprecedented year in Jersey Politics.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
A Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate. Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News. We're looking back at some of the unique stories we reported over the past year. Stories of organizations, communities, neighborhoods --even small groups of students who are making a difference in so many people's lives.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News on this Christmas Eve. NJSN looks back at many of the extraordinary people we met over the year. People who- in their own unique way- are making change. Finding ways to help others make a difference in their own lives and others.
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: President Biden commutes the death sentence of 37 of the 40 inmates on federal death row; New Jersey American Water releases new details about the leak that is causing an odor and foul taste in drinking water; The Port Authority expects about 14 million people to use its roads and airports this holiday week; Social Justice writer Taylor Jung discusses the possibility of private prison expansion in New Jersey as the Trump administration prepares for mass deportations; Volunteers in Camden hand out 29,000 pounds of food to families in need.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News…Check your delivery status - Your Amazon holiday packages may be delayed… as thousands of workers hit the streets to strike; Plus, reaction to the court handing the Paterson Police Department back to the city after a state takeover; Also, DRONE DRAMA…amidst a looming government shutdown…Our Washington DC correspondent breaks it all down; And, advocates urge the state to expand mental health services for the homeless population as their numbers continue to rise.
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