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Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…TRANSIT MELTDOWN …another nightmare start to the week on the tracks with downed wires causing major delays and with temperatures rising outdoors, commuters are overheating indoors; Plus, a former organized crime prosecutor breaks down the charges leveled against Democratic power broker George Norcross; Also, Juneteenth celebrations honoring the end of slavery across the state today, as Governor Murphy announces a historic clemency program pardoning thousand who were unfairly incarcerated; And CODE RED…As record-breaking heat threatens the state this week, lawmakers look to establish cooling centers for residents experiencing homelessness.
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ABSORBING THE AFTERSHOCK from the stunning indictment of Democratic power broker GEORGE NORCROSS who allegedly ran a criminal enterprise in Camden for more than a decade; Plus, after a COVID case suspended the MENENDEZ trial, the senior senator is back in court, more details of his attempts to strong arm Jersey officials into doing favors for his friends; Also, at the statehouse today … PROTESTS OVER a GAS CAR BAN, a plan to replace gas powered vehicles with electronic ones by 2035; And if THREE is company, EIGHT’s a CROWD! Two more candidates join the race to replace Governor Murphy, bringing the total to EIGHT candidates in an election more than a year away.
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday Jun 17, 2024
Monday
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A bombshell indictment…The state attorney general charging South Jersey democratic power broker George Norcross with racketeering and extortion; Also, EXPLORING HATE…an emotionally charged hearing over a state definition of antisemitism and its impact on hate crimes and free speech; Plus, with the BUDGET DEADLINE LOOMING…
Governor Murphy and legislators are still at an impasse over to how to fund NJ Transit; And, THE HEAT IS ON…Dangerous heat about to hit the Garden State this week, temperatures could reach 100-degrees.
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ONE ON ONE with Senator CORY BOOKER … from IFV to the senate race to reaction to his decade long Senate mentor facing federal charges; Plus, with the MENENDEZ TRIAL temporarily SUSPENDED due to a case of COVID we recap the evidence of bribes and corruption and does it prove a quid pro quo? Also TACKLING YOUTH CRIME and it is not just boardwalk rowdiness but a rise in young people committing carjackings and burglaries; And, SAVING LIVES … we ride along with the University Hospital trauma team in Newark as they answer the call.
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ABORTION PILL ACCESS…in a resounding unanimous decision today the U.S. Supreme Court upholds access to the abortion pill mifepristone; Plus … after more than a year in custody, Jersey native EVAN GERSHKOVICH is INDICTED on espionage charges and will face trial in Russia; Also, the never ending question of HOW TO FUND NJ TRANSIT remains in play for the budget. Will it come down to the politically charged corporate transit fee? And, honoring the best of Jersey, the new Hall of Fame at American Dream opens next week at the end of the month, we get a sneak peak of all the icons from Sinatra to Springsteen…
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…DAMAGE CONTROL…prosecutors in the Menendez trial try to clean up any doubt surrounding their star witness, Jose Uribe, after accusations of drugs and alcohol are raised in court; Plus, BOARDWALK CRACKDOWN, as summer begins and scenes of weekend teenage chaos ensue, state Senator Mike Testa looks to lay down the law; Also, BROKEN PROMISES, a hundred million dollars and a robust plan promised by the Murphy Administration to eliminate lead in drinking water, but reporting shows much of it never got off the ground; And, TRANSIT WOES, commuter frustration is at an all-time high after weeks of train delays and cancellations lots of finger pointing going on, but who’s to blame?
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tuesday Jun 11, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Day 3 of Jose Uribe… the co-defendant turned star witness on the stand in the Menendez trial, the defense pulling out EVERY punch to discredit him; As Congressman Rob Menendez is pushing back against President Biden … speaking out against private prison contracts for migrants here in the state; Plus, a new study on policing practices in south Jersey finds that more transparency and communication leads to better police-community relations; And PAIN AT THE PUMP … Representative Frank Pallone takes on price gouging, claiming oil and gas executives are cashing out…
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Monday Jun 10, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Governor Murphy nominates former acting state Attorney General John Jay Hoffman to the NJ Supreme court. His 5th Supreme Court pick while in office; Plus, the star witness in Senator Bob Menendez’s bribery trial takes the stand again, revealing how he claims he bribed the embattled senior senator; Also, legislators dig into the finances of New Jersey City University as the school recovers from a 230-million dollar deficit; And, FULL SPEED AHEAD…Major upgrades are underway as the state prepares for the FIFA World Cup spectacle.
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Friday Jun 07, 2024
Tonight - a special edition of NJ Spotlight News. Briana Vannozzi is joined by four future candidates for NJ governor - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Senator Jon Bramnick and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli - to discuss their policy platforms. Briana talks to the candidates about affordability, affordable housing and the impact of climate change on the state. To see the full hour-long conversation between Briana and the candidates, head to the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel.
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Thursday Jun 06, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The former Attorney General of New Jersey takes the stand In the Menendez trial. Gurbir Grewal is questioned about requests from the senior senator to intervene in cases involving Jose Uribe; PLUS, OVERHAULING OPRA…Governor Murphy finally signs the controversial bill aimed at revising the state's Open Public Records Act sparking criticism across the state; Also, PUMPING THE BRAKES…Governor Hochul puts congestion pricing on an indefinite hold to the cheers of many, but environmentalist are crying foul; And, MAGIC MUSHROOMS, New research shows promising health benefits of psilocybin to treat mental health conditions.
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