NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News October 21, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver appears in federal court asking a judge to dismiss charges against her stemming from the Delaney Hall incident last spring, we have the latest from the courtroom.
 
Plus, state Republicans are threatening a lawsuit over ballot security just two weeks out from Election Day. Demanding surveillance cameras, access logs, and bipartisan oversight where vote-by-mail ballots are stored.
 
Also, day 21, the government shutdown continues, how long can federal services and programs survive in New Jersey without federal funding?
 
And, the gubernatorial candidates say they have plans to bring more transparency and accountability to the state’s budget process…how their proposals could help taxpayers.
 

NJ Spotlight News October 20, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, thousands gathered across the state this weekend for the second annual No Kings Day protests in more than 50 towns from Montclair to Ocean City. 
 
Plus, as cold and flu season picks up some parents say they’re hitting a wall when it comes to getting their youngest kids vaccinated against COVID-19, we’ll take a closer look at why the shots aren’t readily available.
 
Also, what is New Jersey’s business community looking for in the next Governor? We talk to one of the state’s top business leaders about their list of priorities.
 
And, how did the Montclair school district end up with a nearly $20 million dollar budget hole? And who’s on the hook to fix it? 

NJ Spotlight News October 17, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we’re bringing you a special NJ Spotlight News edition of Reporters Roundtable with David Cruz, who has a roundup of the top political stories of the week with the help of a panel of local journalists.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News October 16, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, “Terminated” President Trump may be cancelling the $16 billion dollar Gateway Tunnel Project. We talk to Senator Andy Kim about what lawmakers are doing and the impact it’ll have on New Jersey
 
Plus, a new poll on the governor’s race puts Democrat Mikie Sherrill in the lead but shows Republican Jack Ciattarelli has the edge when it comes to voter enthusiasm.
 
Also, in the final weeks of the gubernatorial race, the candidates are picking up key endorsements left and right, so who are Latino organizations backing and what are they doing to get out the vote?
 
And, we take a look at the top Assembly seats up for grabs this November and why there’s national attention on these races. 

NJ Spotlight News October 15, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, New Jersey’s assault weapons ban is once again under legal scrutiny, we speak one-on-one with Attorney General Matt Platkin about what’s at stake in his battle over gun law protections. 
 
Plus after years of promises, the state today looked to turn the page on its criminal justice history with a groundbreaking on a new women’s correctional facility in Chesterfield.
 
Also, Atlantic City saw a summer tourism boom this year, but can the city keep the momentum going into the fall and beyond?
 
And, gold prices are breaking records, from pawn shops to personal stashes residents are rushing to cash in, so what’s fueling the spike? 

NJ Spotlight News October 14, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, public safety advocates are celebrating a key legal win in a landmark case against firearms manufacturer Glock. A superior court judge today ruled in favor of allowing a lawsuit against Glock filed by AG Matt Platkin last December to move forward.
 
Plus, a powerful Nor’easter pounds the Jersey coastline, we take a look at the hardest hit areas and cleanup efforts.
 
Also, day 14 of the government shutdown, what if anything, are New Jersey lawmakers doing to break this stalemate?
 
And, as the gubernatorial race enters the final stretch, we look at the candidates stances on policing in response to mental health crises. 

NJ Spotlight News October 10, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we’re bringing you a special NJ Spotlight News edition tonight of Reporters Roundtable with David Cruz\, who has a roundup of the top political stories you may have missed with the help of a panel of journalists. 

NJ Spotlight News October 9, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, new numbers are giving insight into the impact of President Trump’s immigration agenda. Since taking office, through July Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 3 thousand people in New Jersey.
 
Plus, final showdown, Gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill clash in their last official debate before the election, we recap what they said on the issues and the jabs at each other’s records.
 
Also, how the verdict in the historic Delbarton sex abuse trial may change the course for similar cases, we hear from a former student survivor.
 
And, is the federal shutdown affecting your air travel? We look at the impact the government impasse is having on air traffic control, safety and staffing.

NJ Spotlight News October 8, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the jury has reached a verdict in the landmark Delbarton sex abuse trial.
 
Plus, the gubernatorial candidates face off tonight in their final debate of the campaign and each is promising to tackle the state’s affordability problem, we take a closer look at their plans and what they mean for you. 
 
Also, a first-of-its-kind event where students from across New Jersey are removing the stigma around mental health challenges.
 
And, a Rutgers University history professor who’s written multiple books about antifa says he’s moving out of the country. After receiving multiple death threats, including to his home.

NJ Spotlight News October 7, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, today marks 2 years since the October 7th attacks by Hamas on Israel.
 
Plus, just a month to go in the closely watched gubernatorial race, we look at how nominees Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli are fairing with voters.
 
Also, a long-time coming, construction begins on overhauling Newark Airport’s AirTrain system, but when will it be completed?
 
And, “reckless," that’s what some parents and educators are calling cuts to mental health programs in a school district with a painful history of students dying by suicide, we’ll get the latest.