NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News October 9, 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. 

NJ Spotlight News October 8, 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. 

NJ Spotlight News October 7, 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. 
 

NJ Spotlight News October 4, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …The strike is suspended … longshoremen in Newark are back to work and ports up and down the coast are open after a tentative deal is struck; Plus, firefighters in L.B.I are trying to bring relief to flood ravaged towns in North Carolina; Also, a deeper dive into the federal consent decree the state is entering to better protect the safety of residents in our veteran’s homes; And, fighting for MARRIAGE EQUALITY ..a new documentary features a New Jersey couple with disabilities who desperately want to get married, but CAN'T.
 

NJ Spotlight News October 3, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Nearly a month after the death of New Jersey’s NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, their family is pushing to block the public release of records and footage of the fatal crash; Plus, DAY THREE of the port strike…a big sticking point in negotiations is workers being replaced by automation; Also, we’re digging deeper into the newly released solitary confinement report… advocates urge for more oversight due to ‘INHUMANE CONDITIONS;' And, after a summer of scorching heat lawmakers explore new solutions to combat those wildly expensive electrical bills.

NJ Spotlight News October 2, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News; DAY TWO of the Port worker’s strike up and down the coast…. leading to fears of crippling supply chains and economic chaos for businesses in New Jersey; Plus, a POLITICAL GAME OF CHESS, what will the United States next move be after Iran launches over a hundred missiles on Israel? Also, FACE OFF, New Jersey reacts to the Vice-Presidential debate with less than five weeks to go till election day; And HATS OFF to a local Newark business seeing a surge in orders for this election cycle…

NJ Spotlight News October 1, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …The strike is ON… longshoremen at Port Newark and ports along the East and Gulf Coast walked out at  midnight ratcheting up pressure for pay raises and job protections; Plus, TOXIC FREE, celebrating the clean-up of a South Jersey Superfund site once labeled America’s most toxic landfill; Also, Governor Murphy goes BACK TO CLASS…calling for lowering the voting age in school board elections; And, TAXING ELECTRIC VEHICLES IS BACK… will it slow the push of putting more EV’s on the road? 

NJ Spotlight News September 30, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …As of midnight tonight….the port strike is ON….Longshoreman in Newark and up and down the coast prepare to walk off the job; Plus, the next pick for New Jersey’s highest court gets the stamp of approval in Trenton; Also, one Sandy survivor’s efforts to bring food to those ravaged by Hurricane Helene; And, creating sustainable farming here in the state …a new approach that keeps solar panels and cows grazing in the same field… 
 

NJ Spotlight News September 27, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ...The state is accusing a major hospital system in South Jersey of discriminating against pregnant patients; Plus, Mayor Eric Adams is the FIRST sitting New York mayor to be indicted for corruption ... Unfortunately, that's NOT the case here in New Jersey; Also, FREE NALOXONE, the opioid overdose saving measure can now be found in your child’s school; And, as inflation strains people’s pocketbooks …making sure families in need have a basic necessity… diapers for their kids. 

NJ Spotlight News September 26, 2024

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: New York City Mayor Eric Adams is indicted on federal charges of wire fraud, bribery, conspiracy and solicitation of unlawful campaign contributions; The Senate Judiciary Committee advances the nomination of former acting state Attorney General John Jay Hoffman to serve on the State Supreme Court; Rutgers Associate Professor of Political Science Michael Boyle discusses Israel's potential ground invasion in Lebanon; NJ Spotlight News senior writer and projects editor Colleen O'Dea discusses the two scathing reports released by the state Attorney General uncovering systemic racism, gender bias and favoritism in the NJ State Police; The Jersey City council approves a controversial tax abatement plan for the Centre Pompidou; A potential strike next week at ports from Maine to Texas - including Newark - could have impacts on the economy and the political climate ahead of the election.