Episodes
May 22, 2025
May 22, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … The BIG BEAUTIFUL spending BILL passes the House, it still needs Senate confirmation, but the impact will be felt across the state; Plus, two Israeli embassy staffers are gunned down in DC, as the struggle for humanitarian aid to Gaza continues; Also, parts of I-80 REOPENED last night, after a sinkhole disrupted traffic on the roads and at local businesses for several months; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, without the county line, your election ballot for the June 10th primary is going to look a whole lot different this year.
May 21, 2025
May 21, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … Congresswoman LaMonica McIver gets her DAY IN COURT for assault charges after the clash with ICE officials at Delaney Hall… while Republicans lambast her actions on the House floor; Plus, after extensive sinkhole repairs and months of commuter disruptions, 2 lanes on I-80 will reopen tonight; Also, they are calling it the BIG BEAUTIFUL Bill but folks on Medicaid here in New Jersey aren't smiling because it includes billions in cuts to health services; And, environmental advocates count the toll that big rigs have on local residents' health… they’re calling for cleaner trucks on the roads.
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … After his arrest… the trespassing charges against Mayor Ras Baraka are DROPPED but ASSAULT CHARGES are filed against Congresswoman LaMonica McIver for her actions at the Delaney Hall scuffle two weeks ago; Plus, the trains are finally back on the tracks after a three-day engineer strike bringing relief to NJ commuters; BUT, over at Newark airport, a fourth air traffic communications outage is causing serious concern; And the battle over severe TOXIC PFAS pollution in South Jersey kicks off in federal court…
May 19, 2025
May 19, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … The rail STRIKE IS OVER…a tentative deal between engineers and New Jersey Transit officials brokered late last night …and trains will start running at midnight tonight; Plus, NJ Transit was battling budget woes long before the strike as details of the deal trickle out - will commuters ultimately pay the price? Also, the congress members swept up in the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka almost two weeks ago …await their fate as threats of a punishment loom; And, at Rutgers, a new President takes the helm at a time when University leaders across the country have been caught in crossfire.
May 16, 2025
May 16, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … The STRIKE is on … All New Jersey Transit RAIL service has been SUSPENDED as locomotive engineers go on strike for the first time in over 40 years; Plus, Governor Murphy and Transit officials say negotiations are still in progress; Also, Engineers from the Brotherhood of Locomotive engineers & trainmen are on the PICKET LINE today in Newark and across the state; And, with no trains in site commuters are looking for ways to get around.
May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … TENSION ON THE RAILS … All eyes on NJ Transit as the clock ticks down to an engineer strike that could leave up to 100 thousand daily train riders stranded; Plus, New Jersey takes center stage at the U.S Supreme Court as they hear oral arguments on the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship; Also, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has his DAY IN COURT for allegedly trespassing at Delaney Hall last week; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, will an endorsement from President Trump secure longtime gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli the republican nomination or not?
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … In the HOT SEAT. Transportation officials on the hill answering questions amid the ongoing safety issues at Newark Airport; Plus, protests continue outside Delaney Hall in Newark with more arrests as Mayor Baraka awaits his day in court; Also, a landmark $450 million settlement with chemical giant 3M will help clean up the water here in the state; And, NJ Transit riders are bracing for yet another SUMMER OF HELL commute with just 2 DAYS until a possible engineer strike.
May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … UNDER STAFFED …new reports that Newark Airport had just 3 air traffic controllers on duty last night … as federal officials look to cut service to the major airline hub; Plus, The President puts his thumb on the scale in New Jersey’s Governor’s race endorsing Jack Ciattarelli as the democrats look to distance themselves from the pack; Also, after holding out for nearly 600 day… a North Jersey community rejoices following the release of Edan Alexander; And, a NEW stand-alone cancer hospital ushers in a NEW level of care for New Jerseyans.
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … Tenafly native Edan Alexander has been released after 584 days in captivity… he was the last surviving US hostage being held by Hamas; Plus, more flight delays and cancellations at Newark Airport over the weekend. The third ground stop due to technical issues in two weeks… as transportation officials say it could take months to update the failing infrastructure; Also, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to appear in court this week after being arrested outside an ICE facility on Friday for allegedly trespassing; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, TONIGHT our conversation with the Democratic Gubernatorial candidates, moderated by WNYC Radio’s morning edition host Michael Hill & our anchor Briana Vannozzi.
May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025
26 min
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ... Is it safe to fly? Air traffic control once again lost communication with pilots at Newark airport for 90 seconds … while federal officials pledge to update the nation’s aviation infrastructure; Plus, a chaotic scene as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested while protesting with members of congress outside Delaney Hall; Also, BRACING FOR A STRIKE as tensions continue between NJ TRANSIT and its train engineers union…making no progress in their negotiations; And, ahead of us sitting down with the democratic candidates for governor on Monday, we continue looking at each of the candidates and their campaign priorities…tonight the mayors…Steve Fulop and Ras Baraka.
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