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Friday Dec 27, 2024
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News...MOVING FORWARD…Congestion pricing is still a GO as a federal judge rejects efforts to block the new toll entering midtown Manhattan; Plus, STEPPING DOWN… The state's top federal prosecutor announces his resignation; Also, WAREHOUSE BATTLE…Residents are raising their voices in opposition to a newly approved Freehold Township warehouse plan; And, a NEW WAVE OF LEADERSHIP is arriving at the U.S Capital … a look back at an unprecedented year in Jersey Politics.
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
A Merry Christmas to all those who celebrate. Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News. We're looking back at some of the unique stories we reported over the past year. Stories of organizations, communities, neighborhoods --even small groups of students who are making a difference in so many people's lives.
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News on this Christmas Eve. NJSN looks back at many of the extraordinary people we met over the year. People who- in their own unique way- are making change. Finding ways to help others make a difference in their own lives and others.
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: President Biden commutes the death sentence of 37 of the 40 inmates on federal death row; New Jersey American Water releases new details about the leak that is causing an odor and foul taste in drinking water; The Port Authority expects about 14 million people to use its roads and airports this holiday week; Social Justice writer Taylor Jung discusses the possibility of private prison expansion in New Jersey as the Trump administration prepares for mass deportations; Volunteers in Camden hand out 29,000 pounds of food to families in need.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News…Check your delivery status - Your Amazon holiday packages may be delayed… as thousands of workers hit the streets to strike; Plus, reaction to the court handing the Paterson Police Department back to the city after a state takeover; Also, DRONE DRAMA…amidst a looming government shutdown…Our Washington DC correspondent breaks it all down; And, advocates urge the state to expand mental health services for the homeless population as their numbers continue to rise.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ... The FIGHT FOR CONTROL of the Paterson Police Department…a panel of judges orders the state to return control back to the city; Plus, public officials offer explanations for the drone sightings, but public concern hasn’t lessened…is it just hysteria? Also, DEPORTATION FEARS …DACA recipients are lining up to get their renewals in early…before the Trump administration takes over; And, TIKTOK’s last stand … the Supreme Court WILL now take on the case to decide the fate of the TikTok Ban… and business owners’ bottom line.
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…After a judge last week rejected former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez's request for a new trial, the prosecution admits EVEN MORE errors in evidence submitted to jurors; Plus, MYSTERY IN THE SKIES…elected officials are now offering up plans to combat the drone hysteria; Also, MIXED REVIEWS… A Monmouth University poll reveals the public's sentiment about President-Elect Donald Trump's proposed policies; And, CHRISTMAS ANGELS…The Salvation Army is sweeping in to help spread holiday cheer in Newark, delivering hundreds of donated toys to kids in need.
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Drone sightings continued throughout the weekend, expanding outside of New Jersey to other states along the east coast; Lawmakers move a bill out of committee to change the style and appearance of New Jersey's ballot; Governor Murphy announces pardons and issues clemency based on recommendations from the new Clemency Advisory Board; Amy Towers, chair of the Rutgers Board of Governors, joins NJ Spotlight News to discuss the search for a new university president; A new bill would make health insurance companies cover biomarker testing.
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Friday Dec 13, 2024
Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: The FBI and Office of Homeland Security seek to calm the public as questions remain about drone sightings in the skies over New Jersey; Advocates explain what could happen to South Jersey Extended Care after a scathing state report uncovered a "massive and long-running" Medicaid scam; Senior writer & projects editor Colleen O'Dea discusses the bill to redesign New Jersey's ballot ahead of the 2025 primary; Transgender youth worry about losing access to gender-affirming health care as the U.S. Supreme Court weighs a case from Tennessee.
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…“One of the worst nursing homes in New Jersey” …those words from the state’s comptroller after releasing a damning report revealing a massive Medicaid scam at the expense of patients' lives; Plus, more drone sightings in New Jersey skies… and elected officials are demanding answers. The former Chief of the FBI Counter-drone unit weighs in; Also, TAKING ON GUN MAKERS….New Jersey’s attorney general announces what’s being called the largest civil litigation case against the gun industry to try and curb gun violence; And State lawmakers want to hit the brakes on a clean truck bill, but climate advocates aren’t having it …
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