NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News June 25th, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we take a deep dive into the real environmental impact of AI data centers on communities.
 
Plus, as America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we’ll highlight the pivotal role New Jersey  played in the American Revolution.
 
And, Asbury Park is a destination for musicians and music fans worldwide - we look at the evolution of the music scene there and one festival celebrating up and coming local artists.

NJ Spotlight News June 24th, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we get the latest on what’s happening inside and outside of Delaney Hall.
 
Plus, we talk with Democratic candidate Rachel Peace who’s hoping to unseat long-time Republican Congressman Chris Smith in the 4th district.
 
And, we get a check on how NJ Transit is handling the influx of World Cup riders.

NJ Spotlight News June 23, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, lawmakers have a deal on a record $60 billion dollar budget, so when will the budget bill be released? We’ll get the latest.
 
Plus, we hear from one Democratic lawmaker on legislation that may be passed in the larger budget bill.
 
And, new data just released today shows a shocking uptick in the number of confirmed cancer cases around a former landfill site in Keyport  - we talk to the NJ.com reporter who broke this exclusive report.

NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi - June 22, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, anchor Joanna Gagis talks with the Republican Senate Budget Officer Declan O’Scanlon about why the GOP’s calling foul on some of the Governor’s proposed budget cuts.
Plus, NJBIA CEO Michele Siekerka discusses if businesses scoring a win from the World Cup and the potential economic impact.
Later, it’s something we all need but many of us never get enough of - sleep - Dr. Carol Ash of the Deborah Heart & Lung Center explains how going to bed on time can change your life expectancy. 

NJ Spotlight News June 18th, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, our education writer Cat Carrera shares the experiences of two New Jersey teens whose families have been affected by federal immigration policy. 
 
Plus, with temperatures on the rise, we look at urban heat islands - what are they and why do they hurt the residents who live in them?
 
And, U.S. Senator Andy Kim joins us to discuss the latest on the Iran deal and his take on Delaney Hall.

NJ Spotlight News June 17, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, new e bike regulations are about to take effect, as two more teens have died in crashes this month. But one advocate says the new rules have unintended consequences.
 
Plus, Democratic Congressman Donald Norcross joins us to talk about a labor bill he pushed through on the House floor that addresses union contracts
 
And, we talk with Republican state Senator Jon Bramnick about his proposal to require more transparency from lawmaker and all the latest from Trenton.

NJ Spotlight News June 16, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, dark money continues to be a factor in in New Jersey’s elections, including this month’s primary races. We’ll break it down.
 
Plus, hear one lawmaker’s plan to help the icons of New Jersey - our diners - survive and thrive.
 
And, we look at the history of Juneteenth that marked the end of slavery… and the continued calls for change here in the state.

NJ Spotlight News June 15, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, from the Knicks to the World Cup it was an exciting weekend sports in the area - but how did our transit systems perform as it moved guests to and from the game?
 
Plus, we look at the impact that youth sports are having on families - some are spending tens of thousands a year just so their kids can compete!
 
And, we hear from one state senator asking for extra state aid for school districts in the Pinelands and Highlands area. Does his plan have bipartisan support?

NJ Spotlight News special episode: A Matter of Faith

Loneliness has been recognized as a public health crisis. It exists everywhere and is far more common than many will admit.
In this intimate series, host Manya Brachear Pashman, an award-winning religion reporter, explores what it means to feel alone and how faith, religion and spirituality are driving both the science of belonging and the surprising ways that people are forming meaningful bonds. Through candid conversations with medical professionals, community builders, and members of the clergy, the program unpacks isolation from multiple angles and offers solutions to help navigate loneliness, find connection, and help people feel seen again.

NJ Spotlight News June 12, 2026

Tonight we’re bringing you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable – where Joanna Gagis has a roundup of the top political stories of the week with the help of a panel of local journalists.