NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News November 25, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, after steering New Jersey Transit through a turbulent year President and CEO Kris Kolluri is preparing to step down– what does it mean for commuters?
 
Plus, the state releases a “no regrets” roadmap for its future energy plan. Can Governor-elect Sherrill deliver on low energy costs while keeping the state on track?
 
Also, Governor Murphy is wrapping up his time in office by issuing another major round of pardons and commutations. Adding 55 more people to the list that now sits at 283 grants of clemency total.
 
And, Devil for a day, we take you to the Prudential Center where the hockey team is bringing an unforgettable experience to kids battling cancer.

NJ Spotlight News November 24, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, a record number of people are expected to travel this Thanksgiving holiday week by train, plane and on the roads.
 
Plus, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill is about to inherit one of the most complicated health care landscapes New Jersey’s faced in years, how experts say her administration tackle it.
 
Also, after nearly a decade federal oversight of Newark’s police department is officially over, what reforms have been done? 
 
And, we head to the New Jersey Hall of Fame ceremony honoring Jersey’s finest.
 

NJ Spotlight News November 21, 2025

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

NJ Spotlight News November 20, 2025

Tonight we have a special edition of NJ Spotlight News featuring a conversation with Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill from the League of Municipalities Conference in Atlantic City. Briana Vannozzi and the Governor elect discuss a wide range of issues from how she’ll tackle the budget deficit and deliver on her promises to make the state more affordable, along with top priorities once she assumes office.

NJ Spotlight News November 19, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill will resign from Congress Thursday night. She’ll now focus entirely on her duties as New Jersey’s next Governor, leading the transition team that’ll become her cabinet when she takes office in January.
 
Plus, Black community leaders outline their priorities for the Sherrill administration after they turned out a record number of voters.
 
Also, as ICE ramps up operations, one resident is questioning the tactics of ICE enforcement.
 
And, we talk with one reporter following the Seton Hall clergy abuse investigation and how the latest ruling in the case may shed more light on the school’s failure to protect students.

NJ Spotlight News November 18, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, there’s a fresh set of towns pushing back against affordable housing legislation. This time its over a proposed bill that would make it easier for religious and nonprofit groups to build affordable homes.
 
Plus, we talk with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman who says after a decade in office this term will be her last, she tells us why.
 
Also, we look at the fierce runoff for Mayor happening in Jersey City.
 
And, keeping an eye on New Jersey’s climate future, what a new report says about rising sea levels and coastal flooding.

NJ Spotlight News November 17, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, a crowded race is already taking shape in the state’s 11th Congressional District where Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has yet to resign, we have the latest on the fast-moving fight for her seat.
 
Plus, authorities are releasing new details about the deadly weekend shooting in Newark that claimed the lives of a 10-year-old boy and a 21-year-old woman and wounded 3 others. 
 
Also, Bergen County is stepping up food support ahead of Thanksgiving getting fresh produce on the shelves of pantries straining to meet demand.
 
And, New Jersey lags behind the rest of the nation when it comes to releasing student test scores. We’ll break down what that means for concerns around transparency and planning in local districts.
 

NJ Spotlight News November 14, 2025

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

NJ Spotlight News November 13, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end after Congress passed a bill that President Trump signed late last night, to fund and reopen the government. 
 
Plus, Congressman Rob Menendez joins us to talk about what’s next for Democrats.
 
Also, patients are fuming as one health care provider abruptly shutters offices across the state, we’ll talk with some families trying figuring out where to go for health care.
 
And, jazz is back at NJPAC! We’ll talk with Grammy award-winning bassist Christian McBride about the lineup at the TD James Moody Jazz Festival. 

NJ Spotlight News November 12, 2025

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, after a more than 40-day standoff did Democrats throw in the towel on the government shutdown? What did they gain and what did they lose?
 
Plus, travel nightmares continue - flight and staffing reductions causing delays and cancellations in and out of Newark Airport - we talk with travelers about their frustrations.
 
Also, just a week after Mikie Sherrill clinched the governor’s election – the list of people looking to replace her in a special election is expanding.
 
And, the battle over SNAP, even as the shutdown ends the fight over funding food assistance continues. We’ll look at the impact on New Jersey recipients trying to put a meal on the table.