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Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Governor Murphy signs a new law setting harsher punishments for home invasions and burglaries; The National Weather Service warns of wildfire conditions as the state issues a drought watch; School layoff plans rock East Orange as the district grapples with a major budget crunch; Terminally-ill patients from out-of-state are fighting to access New Jersey’s medical-aid-in-dying law; A new development in Irvington seeks to combine affordable housing with critical social services; A new documentary by the daughter of longtime State Senator Loretta Weinberg examines the trailblazing career of the former New Jersey lawmaker.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News...The Hamas leader responsible for planning the October seventh deadly terror attack on Israel has been killed; Plus, AIRPORT FACELIFT…The Port Authority unveils a major “Vision Plan” to rebuild much of Newark Liberty…but at what cost? Also, will the recent hurricanes in critical swing states dampen voter turnout in November?? The woman who managed New Jersey’s vote post Superstorm Sandy weighs in; And, we go behind the scenes at a new testing facility in Fairfield to see what’s being done to keep your food safe.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New details emerge following the fatal River Line light rail crash. The train operator killed was a mother of three, the family now filing a wrongful death lawsuit; Plus, political parties in the state weighing in after our conversation with U.S. Senate candidates Andy Kim and Curtis Bashaw … Did either candidate change voters’ minds? Also, NJ DECIDES 2024…A new poll indicates the race between Democratic Challenger Sue Altman and GOP Representative Tom Kean Jr. is tightening with less than three weeks to go; And, Hurricane relief efforts are still underway by a group of pilots here in the state flying supplies to some of the hardest-hit areas.
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…DEADLINE DAY…we are three weeks out from the election and if you plan to vote, today is the last day to register; Plus, the always controversial BLACK BEAR HUNT is underway…close to a hundred have been harvested here in New Jersey in the first day alone; Also, FACE TO FACE ..the two candidates looking to replace former Senior Senator Bob Menendez are live tonight in our studios to talk the issues impacting you; And, REDUCING FOOD PRICES, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill is campaigning to win her fourth term and introducing a bill that could help you get more bang for your buck the next time you shop.
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Monday Oct 14, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…At least one killed and more than a dozen injured after a fallen tree causes a deadly morning crash on NJ Transit’ light rail; Plus, in the wake of Hurricane Milton’s destruction, the New Jersey Red Cross deploys volunteers to lend a HELPING HAND; Also, the battle heats up for the 7th congressional district - GOP incumbent Tom Kean takes on his Democratic challenger Sue Altman in their ONE and ONLY debate; And, a new CDC study sheds light on the challenges faced by transgender students here in New Jersey and across the country..
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Friday Oct 11, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Secret documents reveal TikTok was aware of but completely ignored safety concerns for teenagers; NJ Transit finally names a customer service advocate to help improve the commute of New Jersey riders; The NAACP demands the resignation of the NJ State Police Superintendent after scathing reports revealed misconduct among his ranks; Two New Jersey pollsters break down the differences in polling data seen in the leadup to the presidential election; Lawmakers introduce a bill to change how much financial aid for-profit colleges receive after accusations of predatory practices.
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Attention TD Bank Customers. Your bank is facing billions of dollars in penalties for alleged drug cartel money laundering; Plus, twelve more towns join a lawsuit fighting back against a new AFFORDABLE HOUSING law, as we look for housing solutions in our digital series The Change Project; Also, searching for solutions, Rutgers hosting a forum looking at the challenges people with disabilities face because of onerous laws and regulations; And, EXPANDING THE PLASTIC BAN, a bill in Trenton looking to decrease plastic packaging by another fifty percent but businesses are pushing back.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Meteorologists and government agencies combat misinformation and disinformation as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida; Advocates push lawmakers to pass a bill that will offer more protections for undocumented immigrants in New Jersey; Princeton researchers build a neuron-by-neuron roadmap of the brain of a fruit fly to help them better understand the brains of more complex species, like humans.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Taking on TikTok… New Jersey sues the social media giant claiming it is “deceptive," and "unconscionable” AND impacting youth mental health; Plus, exploring "TOXIC RADICALISM"....an investigation into the deep reaches of far-right extremism in New Jersey politics; Also, FOUR WEEKS TO GO until Election day ….It’s the home stretch for campaigns across the Garden State; And, the fight over smoking in casinos takes a twist as Republicans call on top health officials to weigh in.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …ONE YEAR OF WAR …an American-Israeli father who used to live in New Jersey describes life since October 7th… his daughter was released from captivity after two months… her husband…killed by Hamas; Plus, as the war spreads…New Jersey’s Palestinian community reflects on the pain of the last year and tens of thousands killed in the crossfire; Also, DELAYED AGAIN … the new and improved FAFSA rollout is being pushed back leaving many college students across the state to face financial uncertainty; And, a ‘CLEAN SLATE,’ State officials offer a free expungement clinic, helping folks looking for a 2nd chance to start over.
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