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Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…TAKING ON TRUMP…Former Governor Chris Christie is throwing his hat in the ring to run for President, but can he out TRUMP TRUMP; Plus, MURDER SOLVED? An interstate investigation leads to an arrest in the killing of a Sayreville councilwoman; Also, a grieving mother speaking out after the Navy accepts responsibility for her son’s HELL WEEK DEATH; And, what’s in and what’s out of the DEBT CEILING DEAL as lawmakers head to a final vote with the clock ticking.
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…COURTROOM SHOWDOWN, the battle over a school’s LGBTQ identity policy goes before a judge in Morris County. Will parent or student rights prevail? Plus, how will the DEBT CEILING DEAL impact New Jersey? Also, ON THE FIRELINE, wildfire season starts earlier and lasts longer due to climate change, but there are fewer volunteers available to fight those flames; And, in Metuchen on Memorial Day a World War II AIRMAN is HONORED, his remains identified nearly 80 years after battle.
Monday May 29, 2023
Monday May 29, 2023
Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News. For the last year or so, we've had the incredible opportunity to introduce you to a number of people who are giving back to their communities in extraordinary ways through our digital documentary film series 21. The series examines the simple question of “does where you live in the state affect how you live? 21 profiles one person in each of our 21 counties and looks at the social determinants that affect that person’s life. Tonight, we introduce to several more New Jerseyans in Burlington, Hunterdon, and Cumberland Counties who are going above and beyond.
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The STATE OF THE SHORE as Memorial Day weekend kicks off, is the Jersey shore ready for millions to hit its beaches and boardwalks? Plus, the U.S Navy is now saying a “NEAR PERFECT STORM” of neglect and abuse is what killed Jersey’s own Navy Seal, Kyle Mullen during training last year; Also, a last minute budget proposal is unveiled by the Assembly Speaker calling for a PROPERTY TAX CUT FOR SENIORS; But the Governor calls it financially “irresponsible;” AND the fight over “TACO TUESDAY,” a battle ensues over the famous phrase, Lebron James and Taco Bell waging war with a Somers Point restaurant owner…
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…BOARDWALK FUND, the governor announcing millions to shore up what he calls our “wooden main streets” along the state’s coastline; Plus, PROTECTING PUBLIC LAND, the state is promising to keep Liberty State Park OPEN to the public and CLOSED to all any and all PRIVATE investors; Also, covering up COP MISCONDUCT, an investigation reveals that tens of millions have been paid out in secrecy to pay for police disorderly conduct; And, OUTING STUDENTS, another school district votes to require teachers to OUT certain students based on their gender identity, claiming it protects parent’s rights.
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…In Roxbury, an EMOTIONAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING, where parents stand divided over the banning of more books; Plus a Russian Judge detains NEW JERSEY JOURNALIST Evan Gershovich for three more months, but New York Times Moscow Bureau Chief fears it could be longer, he speak to Anchor Briana Vannozzi from Berlin; Also the push for LIQUOR LICENSE REFORM. The restaurant industry weighs in as lawmakers juggle a number of bills to overhaul the state’s outdated system; And, VIOLATING PRIVACY? A new proposal to upgrade Newark’s school security system includes A.I. technology, community members are sounding the alarm…
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tuesday May 23, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Not in the Garden State. Lawmakers move to punish schools and libraries that BAN BOOKS; Also, TARGETING HATE, a new report finds a concerning trend in discrimination against Muslims here in New Jersey; Plus, PRIMARY PREVIEW, with every seat in the legislature up for grabs, what are the races to watch with the election just 2 weeks out; And getting ready for the SUMMER SEASON. Businesses down the shore struggle to hire with the unofficial start just days away.
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The DEBT CEILING DEADLINE is just 10 days away. The President meets with Republican leaders, but are the sides too far apart to strike a deal in time; Plus, EXPOSING GENDER IDENTITIES…The Attorney General steps in to stop school leaders from outing young LGBTQ+ students; Also, who was MINDING THE STORE …A state watchdog uncovers how NJCU misused and misallocated most of its money for years! What do the financial struggles mean for its students; And, FINDING COMFORT among new friends, we visit a unique camp that puts smiles on the faces of families who have experienced tragic loss.
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News ….The CLOCK IS TICKING on the country hitting the default deadline, today here in New Jersey Congressman Pallone outlined the risks, blaming republicans for playing politics with people’s lives; And, PLAY BALL, the historic Hinchliffe stadium re-opens in Paterson, once home to the famed Negro baseball Leagues, the city is now hoping this multi-purpose complex not only fills the stands but revitalizes the community; Also, why does the state need a NARCAN CZAR, someone to oversee the purchase and distribution of the life-saving opioid overdose measure; And, Representative Andy Kim talks A-A-P-I HERITAGE MONTH, a month to celebrate Asian American Culture now clouded with the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes.
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The MARINE MAMMAL DEATHS debate continues today in Trenton, where Assembly Democrats get their turn to explore the “science” behind what’s causing these massive creatures to wash up on our shores; And, WE ARE NJ …but sharing the spotlight with New York as the logo and the look for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is unveiled; Also, the State Attorney general tries to block a school district from DISCLOSING STUDENT GENDER IDENTITIES to parents, saying it “outs” students and puts their mental health at risk; And, allergists are calling it a POLLEN STORM, the sheer amount of pollen in the air has exploded …making allergies insufferable for many and hitting some for the first time.
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