NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News March 27, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…An emotional Tammy Murphy resets after dropping out of the U.S Senate race and refocusing her efforts as First Lady on improving maternal health here in the state; Plus, one year in … Paterson officials criticize the state’s takeover of their  police force;  Also, it's official…if you plan to drive into Midtown Manhattan come June, you’ll be paying the price; And, THE CHANGE PROJECT…our new digital series shines a spotlight on the state’s food pantries and their efforts to combat food insecurity amid a rise in hunger.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 26, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The Supreme Court hearing arguments on the abortion pill mifepristone. Will the court limit abortion access here in New Jersey and across the country? Plus, Governor Murphy renews the Transportation Trust Fund guaranteeing infrastructure funding for the next five years; Also, Thousands of “Bleeding Control Kits” are being distributed to houses of worship here in the state amid a nationwide rise in  hate crimes directed at religious communities; And re-engaging Newark’s  youth, Mayor Ras Baraka officially opening a center to connect young people with educational and career opportunities.
 
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 25, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…In a stunning move First Lady Tammy Murphy drops out of the U.S. Senate race…clearing a path for Andy Kim to lock up the Democratic nomination; Plus, as the Senate shakeup plays out … it’s deadline day for ALL other congressional candidates seeking a spot on the state’s June primary ballot; Also, a  ‘Survivor-Centered’ Database…the state is creating a new system aimed at helping  sexual assault survivors track and monitor their own cases; And, This weekend’s storm brought RECORD RAINFALL for parts of the state…leaving low-lying neighborhoods under water.
 
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 22, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…BOWING OUT…After much speculation, SENATOR BOB MENENDEZ announces he will NOT seek re-election in the Democratic Senate Primary; Plus, one-on-one with the state’s attorney general …after he and the DOJ file a historic antitrust lawsuit claiming Apple is a  ‘SMARTPHONE MONOPOLY;’ Also, the Newark  FBI warning about SENIOR SCAMS; And, it’s MARCH MADNESS … the Peacock’s dreams of another run are cut short but hopes are still alive for the Lady Tigers of Princeton.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 21, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…SUING APPLE … the  U.S Department of Justice and New Jersey are taking on the tech giant and accusing APPLE of creating a smartphone monopoly;  Plus, WILL HE RUN?... The embattled U.S Senior Senator faces a looming campaign filing deadline; Also, LEARNING LOSS…new data shows the ripple effect of the pandemic is still affecting New Jersey’s kids; And, lawmakers are looking to retail stores to donate their excess food to help end the hunger crisis.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 20, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New Jersey’s top Legislative leaders jump on the bandwagon to revamp the party line ballot system; Also, AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERHAUL… Governor Murphy signs landmark legislation, developing a new system to address the affordable housing crisis; And, PREVENTING WILDFIRES; New Jersey Forest Fire service implements a new strategy, looking to fight fires with fire…
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 19, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ONE-ON-ONE with U.S senate candidate Andy Kim after his day in federal court trying to abolish the “county line” ballot system; Plus, MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD during the first public budget hearing in Newark… and no surprise everyone is asking for more money; Also, GUN PERMITS SURGING here in the Garden State… nearly two years after the Supreme Court struck down some of the toughest gun law restrictions. And, if you're looking to buy or sell a home…. major changes are coming to the way agents can broker their commission fees.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 18, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… “UNCONSTITUTIONAL” .. the Attorney General weighing in on the state’s party line ballot system as Andy Kim gets his day in court. Oral arguments today for the lawsuit he filed to end the ballot design; Plus, Jersey City Mayor and Gubernatorial candidate Steve Fulop is SWITCHING HIS  SUPPORT from Tammy to ANDY for the U.S. Senate; Also, PROTECTING STUDENTS, a new poll finds support to keep the gender identity of students confidential as the school culture wars continue; And, let the madness begin…only two teams from New Jersey are going to the big dance …the St Peter’s peacocks get the chance to fly again.  
 

NJ Spotlight News March 15, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ONE on ONE with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on HIS decision to pull the controversial Open Public Records Act reform bill; Plus, just days away from U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Kim's court hearing on challenges to the state’s election ballot design dozens of current and former female lawmakers call to abolish the party line; Also, CALLS FOR A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION by Congressman Jeff Van Drew after touring what some say is a deplorable housing complex in Atlantic City; And, DOCTORS-TO-BE, New Jersey’s medical students celebrate MATCH DAY, unveiling the next steps in their journey to becoming physicians.  
 
 

NJ Spotlight News March 14, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A new report from Rutgers University finds that the CDC is OVERESTIMATING the MATERNAL MORTALITY rate in the United States; Plus …the bill tackling GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY is OFF THE TABLE; Also …ARRIVE TOGETHER has arrived in Morris County…the program pairs police officers with mental health specialists with the goal of bettering safety outcomes for residents in crisis; And … no more double Frappuccino’s or venti lattes in Trenton … the only STARBUCKS in town is closing its doors, after promises to help revitalize the state’s capital.