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Friday May 16, 2025
Friday May 16, 2025
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.
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
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?
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
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.
Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
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.
Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
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.
Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
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.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… HELICOPTER CRASH … A new preliminary NTSB report shows what led to the fatal crash of a tourist chopper in Jersey City that killed 6 people last month; Plus, SEEKING JUSTICE … the family of Andrew Washington continue pleading for someone to be held accountable in the 2023 police shooting of their loved one. Also, political analysts break down our conversation with the GOP gubernatorial candidates from last night… is there a clearer frontrunner? And, we profile each of the Democratic candidates ahead of Monday night’s conversation, first up Congress members Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill…
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…TAKING ON TRUMP, Attorney General Matt Platkin earns a small victory against the President … just one from his long list of federal lawsuits restoring roughly $1 billion in aid for schools nationwide; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2025, our conversation with the Republican Gubernatorial candidates, moderated by WNYC Radio’s morning host Michael Hill & Senior political correspondent David Cruz; Also, county clerks respond to interim US Attorney Alina Habba’s “Election Integrity Task Force” targeting voter fraud; Also, it’s REAL ID DAY, the first day that travellers will need a real ID or passport to fly domestically….this on day NINE of chaos at Newark airport due to flight delays and cancellations.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… As engineer contract negotiations stall…NJ Transit officials go on offense warning of severe service disruptions ahead of a possible May 16th strike… Plus, day eight of flight delays and cancellations leaving passengers frustrated and stranded at Newark Airport … Also, a predawn rally outside Delaney Hall …. Mayor Ras Baraka and immigration advocates protest ICE’s “unlawful” detention of immigrants at the Newark facility; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, we’re profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of Wednesday night’s GOP Gubernatorial Conversation. Tonight, longtime radio personality Bill Spadea.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ... ICE confirms Delaney Hall is officially open to process and detain arrested immigrants, despite legal challenges from Newark’s Mayor… Plus, more flight cancellations and delays at Newark Airport, staffing shortages causing major airlines to cut back on flights; Also, UNDER THE DOME, transportation leaders in the hot seat in Trenton pushing for more funding as NJ Transit faces a looming engineer strike; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, we’re profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of Wednesday night’s GOP Gubernatorial Conversation. Tonight, former assemblyman Jack Cittarelli.
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