NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News September 11, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Remembering the lives lost in the 9/11 terrorist attack …twenty three years later many first responders are still seeking treatment at the World Trade Center Health Program at Rutgers; Plus, Jersey voters and political experts weigh in on  the First and maybe ONLY Presidential debate; Also, CRACKDOWN on GHOST GUNS, a new report calling to close the loopholes allowing these illegal, untraceable weapons to be built here in the state; And, don’t miss the deadline to get YOUR Anchor PROPERTY TAX RELIEF … 

NJ Spotlight News September 10, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Firefighters are battling an “erratic” fire in Berkeley township. The late night blaze … yet to be contained; Also, NJ DECIDES 2024, it’s one of the most closely watched races in the nation, a deeper look at the battle between GOP incumbent Tom Kean and Democratic challenger Sue Altman for the 7th congressional district seat; Plus, The Murphy administration takes action to stop discrimination in the housing market; And, how to combat the ongoing teacher shortage… some lawmakers are backing a residency workaround as a possible fix.
 
 
 
 

NJ Spotlight News September 9, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News...SCHOOL SHOOTING THREATS … districts in South Jersey on alert forced to close today after three kids posted shooting threats on social media; Plus, ON THE STUMP, Mikie Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer holding dueling events today looking to secure their congressional seats, but speculation is mounting that both have their sights set on a higher office; Also, combatting the teacher shortage in the state by using VIRTUAL instruction; And, SELLING your WATER SYSTEM to private companies, communities  are grappling with aging infrastructure costs, but will it pay off? 
 

NJ Spotlight News September 6, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …New Jersey’s efforts to ban e-cigarettes with kids appears to be working, a new study shows teen vaping is on the decline; Plus, JUSTICE FOR VICTORIA, Family and friends of Victoria Lee, killed by police more than a month ago, gather in Fort Lee seeking accountability and an  apology; Also, RAISING AWARENESS, Miss New Jersey teams up with state assemblywoman Andrea Katz to bring attention to food disorders; And, PRESERVING HISTORY, they’re digging in Princeton to find artifacts that’ll tell the tale of the city's biggest revolutionary war battle…

NJ Spotlight News September 5, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Former Senator Bob Menendez's convicted co-defendant, Fred Daibes, is back in court today facing separate bank fraud charges; Plus, calls for a Cease-Fire from Princeton to the streets of Israel, we go one-on-one with Montclair State’s Israeli expert  to understand the politics playing out; Also, REGIONALIZING 911 services,  Bergen County takes the lead sharing their call centers to combat a shortage of emergency dispatchers; And, after two decades, a survivor at the center of child-welfare investigation speaks out, sharing his story of neglect that catapulted  major changes to the state’s  child protection system.

NJ Spotlight News September 4, 2024

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Mass protests break out in Israel demanding a cease-fire over the Gaza war while college students here in Jersey resume classes and anti-war protests with a new set of campus rules; Plus, FULL COURT PRESS, New Jersey is offering more than a billion dollars in tax credits and funding to woo the 76ers’ arena to ITS waterfront; Also, ON HOLD, the Biden administration's attempt to provide student loan relief to millions hits more roadblocks; And, A BETTER MARKET, one woman’s battle to bring fresh food to Paterson’s 4th ward

NJ Spotlight News September 3, 2024

Tonight,  on NJ Spotlight News …More details emerge following the fatal crash of NHL Player AND JERSEY NATIVE Johnny Gaudreau and his brother…Advocates are demanding safer streets; Plus, 3 years later Tropical Storm Ida’s devastation is still gripping some homeowners in New Jersey…A bill on the Governor’s desk could deliver critical aid; Also, a New Jersey court rules smoking can continue inside Atlantic City Casinos, a major blow to casino workers; And, BANNING CELL PHONES…. as kids head back to school, several districts are implementing new rules in the classroom

NJ Spotlight News September 2, 2024

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: a special tribute to Michael Aron, our beloved friend and the "Dean of the State House" in New Jersey.

NJ Spotlight News August 30, 2024

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: The sports world is in mourning after NHL star and New Jersey native Johnny Gaudreau and his brother are killed by an alleged drunk driver in South Jersey; State leaders call on the EPA to create new protections from so-called "forever chemicals" polluting the air; Scientists say the US and the world are on track for the most humid summer season on record; Experts expect record travel by car and by air over the Labor Day holiday weekend; State Senator Nellie Pou sits down with Briana Vannozzi after she secures the nomination to replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell on the November ballot; Advocates prepare to mark Overdose Awareness Day by unveiling a roadmap for saving lives.

NJ Spotlight News August 29, 2024

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Briana Vannozzi talks to Jean Sinzdak, associate director at the Center for American Women and Politics about female representation in Congress as State Sen. Nelli Pou is poised to be nominated to replace the late Rep. Bill Pascrell; NJ Transit experiences more delays into and out of New York Penn Station due to signal issues in one of Amtrak's Hudson River Tunnels; United Airlines flight attendants authorize a strike; State and federal leaders meet in New Jersey to discuss the costs and logistics surrounding presidential security; Growing calls in Camden for school advisory board president Wasim Muhammed to resign following a $2 million settlement with a former student who accused him of sexually assaulting her; Montclair State University epidemiologist Dr. Stephanie Silvera discusses the rise in cases of rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne illnesses.