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Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …REPLACING BILL PASCRELL ...a few more candidates toss their names in the ring to TRY and fill the shoes of the late Congressman; Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris makes history, accepting the presidential nomination on the final night of the DNC….as a new poll reveals her with a slight edge over Donald Trump when it comes to race and gender; Also, with a spike in COVID across the state this summer, a new study on LONG COVID in KIDS, revealing some surprising new symptoms; And, CLIMATE SCHOOL, Princeton University is putting teachers in the classroom to TEACH them the curriculum for addressing the climate crisis.
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …The Attorney General issues a new policy on police use of force during mental health encounters…as the family of a Jersey City man killed by law enforcement takes legal action; Plus, Congressman Andy Kim and Senator Cory Booker take center stage on night three of the Democratic National Convention, amid ongoing ceasefire protests…an “uncommitted” New Jersey delegate speaks out; Also, BIG SHOES TO FILL … in the wake of the death of longtime Congressman Bill Pascrell, who will be appointed to fill his role? And "GUNS DOWN, GLOVES UP"… A new summer boxing program in Trenton aims to use the sport as a strategy to give kids a fighting chance.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …BREAKING NEWS… New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell has died. He spent 28 years serving in our nation’s capital, and a lifetime serving his hometown of Paterson; Plus, breaking down night two of the Democratic National Convention as the Obamas take center stage, and the Jersey delegation casts their votes for the Harris-Walz ticket; Also, MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF…millions of dollars are now available to eliminate your mounting medical bills; And, former NFL Player Ray Lucas is looking to KNOCK OUT OPIOIDS…speaking to high school student-athletes about the dangers of prescription opioid addiction.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …RESIGNATION DAY for New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez nearly a month after being convicted on federal bribery and corruption charges… as he and HIS two co-defendants ask for their convictions to be tossed; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2024, the state’s Democratic Chairman Leroy Jones joins us from Chicago as the Democratic National Convention gets underway; Also, communities are pushing for more ways to fight flooding after a summer of persistent rain; And, the FDA is on the verge of greenlighting an updated COVID-19 vaccine…. As the state is seeing a wave of new cases this summer
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Major flooding slams North Jersey…..closing roads, taking out power and leaving some drivers stranded; Plus, continued questions after the release of body camera footage showing the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old Fort Lee woman during what family say was a mental health crisis; Also, a rise in Senior Scams…how can you stay safe and protect yourself amid this spike? And, Camden County health officials are trying to get ahead of the school year by kicking off a summer vaccine campaign.
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Replacing Senator Menendez …Governor Murphy officially appoints his former chief of staff George Helmy to fill his shoes; Plus, the man who’s running to permanently replace the convicted senior senator weighs in; Also, NJ Transit commuters sound off after Governor Murphy announces a week of FREE RIDES, but does it make up for a summer FULL of delays and disruptions; And, the END OF AN ER…after 94 years…the sights and sounds of family fun at the iconic amusement park on the boardwalk in Ocean City will fade away.
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Sources say Governor Murphy intends to appoint his former chief of staff, George Helmy, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Senior Senator Bob Menendez; Plus, new questions surrounding police de-escalation training during mental health crises in the wake of a fatal police shooting in Fort Lee; Also, JUSTICE FOR KYLE, more than two years after the death of Manalapan Navy SEAL trainee Kyle Mullen, officers allegedly responsible will face a military hearing; And, a NJ TRANSIT FARE HOLIDAY, after a summer of brutal delays and cancellations, the governor announces a full week of free rides on the roads and rails …
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Remembering our very own colleague and Dean of the Statehouse Press Corps, Michael Aron…we look back at his storied career and the more than 40 years of unwavering pursuit of the truth …Former Governor Christie and Governor Murphy joins us to honor Michael’s legacy; Also, the Fort Lee community speaks out after the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman during an apparent mental health crisis; And, deadlines are looming… New Jersey will begin a new round of anchor property-tax relief payments for millions of residents.
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Governor Murphy signs off on legislation to boost literacy for New Jersey's youngest students; Bergen Record political columnist Charlie Stile talks to Briana Vannozzi about the likelihood Governor Murphy will tap political activist Patricia Campos-Medina to fill Sen. Bob Menendez's vacant seat; The DEP convenes a panel of climate experts to discuss what the state is doing to respond to rising temperatures; Congressmen Jeff Van Drew hosts the 3rd hearing on the impact of offshore wind energy in New Jersey; Briana Vannozzi and Charlie Stile share stories about and remember the legacy of longtime Chief Political Correspondent Michael Aron after he passes away at age 78.
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Monday Aug 12, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…After a brutal summer of transit delays and cancellations, Representative Josh Gottheimer and state leaders spearhead new efforts to solve ongoing TRANSIT TROUBLES; Also, The U.S Department of Education delays financial aid package rollouts, leading to frustration for millions of college students; Plus, MANAGING PAIN…the CDC releases new guidelines urging doctors to better address pain caused by contraceptive procedures; And, the 2024 Paris Olympics wrap up with New Jersey natives stealing the show and bringing home gold!
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