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Friday Dec 01, 2023
Friday Dec 01, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…HOSTAGE FREED … A woman with NJ ties is released by Hamas in this week’s prisoner exchange, her father shares his 7-week horror waiting to find out whether she was dead or alive; Also, New York Representative George Santos is EXPELLED FROM CONGRESS … two political analysts break down this historic event and all the other Jersey political news of the week; Plus, a TENTATIVE DEAL…after 120 days … RWJ University Hospital FINALLY reaches an agreement with its 1700 striking nurse; And, A LIFE OF RESILIENCY…the final episode of our “21” film series profiles Kashinda Marche who is empowering others through self-belief in Union County.
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Details of the CONGESTION PRICING PLAN revealed, so get ready to pay an extra $15 dollars to enter midtown Manhattan, but don’t despair, there’s always mass transit, as ground was FINALLY broken today for the infamous Gateway tunnel project; Plus, a new report finds gun owners seeing little to no value in securing their firearms at home; Also, SMOKE-FREE CASINOS? State legislators are looking to finally ban smoking in casinos. But will it be bad for business? And, FISCAL FIGHT, the expiration for a surcharge tacked onto the corporate business tax is set to expire…But proponents are crying foul.
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New Jersey Palestinian families watch and wait as the 6 day truce between Israel and Hamas comes to a close, but once the fighting continues, what does it mean for their loved ones still stranded in Gaza; Plus, HOME GROW…The Governor signaling he is open to allowing YOU to grow recreational cannabis at HOME; Also, it’s DAY 118 of the RWJ Nurses Strike with no end in sight, as the hospital reveals it has paid over 120 million for their replacements; And, building an ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUS FLEET, environmentalists looking to replace the more than 10,000 diesel buses, but at whose cost?
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…TRUCE EXTENDED …Israel and Hamas agree to a continued pause in fighting as more hostages are released… a Rutger’s expert weighs in on what it means for the broader war; Also, PARTY LINE PUSHBACK…NJ’s unique primary ballots are under scrutiny, once again…a new report calling foul on the backroom political deals being brokered; Plus, looking for solutions to eliminate the TEACHER SHORTAGE in the state …will lessening certification requirements make the grade? Plus, is a $34 million dollar Beach replenishment project in Monmouth County enough to SAVE THE SHORELINE?
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The Nation’s TOP COP pays a visit to New Jersey to warn against the rise in hate-fueled violence and threats of terrorism since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war; Also, after being embroiled in curriculum controversies…the woman at the helm of the state’s schools is STEPPING DOWN; Plus, DANGEROUS DELAYS…Supply chain issues add to major wait times for wheelchair repairs, leaving some immobile for months; And, extending a LIFELINE…East Orange’s Isiah House is now helping formerly incarcerated women re-enter society.
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Accusations of voter fraud in a Hoboken runoff race with election day less than 2 weeks away; Advocates push back against proposed changes to the state's Open Public Records laws; 24 hostages are released by Hamas and 39 are released by Israel as the two sides begin a four-day ceasefire; Business owners plead with legislators to pass comprehensive liquor license reform in the lame duck session; New Jersey enters a multistate "Counseling Compact" to allow mental health professionals from other states to practice in NJ without getting a separate license; Inflation impacts Black Friday as shoppers tighten their budgets and find mediocre deals.
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Thursday Nov 23, 2023
Tonight: NJ Spotlight News presents special programming from on our original series called "21." In this episode, we'll introduce you to several people making a difference in their New Jersey counties, including Laura Choi of Warren County, Anna Baldwin of Gloucester County and Celmira Cordero of Middlesex County.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Representative Andy Kim talks to Briana Vannozzi about his Senate campaign and his reaction to First Lady Tammy Murphy securing a number of endorsements from his colleagues; Israel, Hamas and the United States broker a deal for a four-day ceasefire as both sides release hostages; An investigation by the Attorney General uncovers alleged corruption by Clark's mayor and alleged racist actions by the police chief; Business groups push back against the Murphy administration's new clean car rules; A record number of New Jerseyans will travel over the next few days during the holiday rush.
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Business groups and some lawmakers push back against Senate President Nick Scutari's proposal to extend the corporate business tax surcharge to fund NJ Transit; GOP Senate candidate and Mendham Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner talks with Briana Vannozzi about her run to unseat embattled Senator Bob Menendez; NJ Spotlight News senior writer Colleen O'Dea discusses the role nepotism has played in the history of New Jersey politics; Palestinian-Americans in New Jersey call out the state’s congressional delegation for what they say are callous statements about the Israel-Hamas war; Bergen New Bridge Medical Center opens an evidence-based treatment center to treat and support those with substance use disorder; Leaders in Camden announce the final stage of the cleanup of the dangerous large pile of debris, dirt and waste near Bergen Square; The DEP solidifies new regulations to require all new car sales be electric by 2035.
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Environmental advocates demonstrate outside the statehouse calling for strong clean energy bills as lawmakers return to Trenton; Longtime Hudson County commissioner Bill O'Dea launches his bid for Jersey City mayor; Israel, Hamas and the United States are close to brokering a temporary ceasefire to release hostages; First Lady Tammy Murphy hosts a maternal health roundtable and announces a new bill to give pregnant people better access to doulas; NJ Spotlight News health care writer Lilo Stainton discusses Tammy Murphy's use of the administration to promote her signature issue - maternal health - while campaigning for Senate.
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