NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News August 22, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …New Jersey parents weigh in on LGBTQ POLICY IN SCHOOLS and the results MAY surprise you; Also, a GROUNDBREAKING MENTAL HEALTH INITIATIVE and 50 schools across the state receive robust training to help support kids; Plus, a DISABILITY CARE CRISIS…families desperate for help as they care for loved ones with disabilities. And, a SUMMER CAMP FOR VETS… a weeklong outdoor experience for military veterans struggling to reconnect in society.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News August 21, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …THE FIGHT FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS…Abortion rights advocates and lawmakers rally to protect reproductive rights as Republicans push for national bans; Plus, a JUDGE BLOCKS an LGBTQ NOTIFICATION POLICY, preventing school districts from notifying parents of a student's gender identity without the child’s permission; Also, FORCED TO VACATE…Tenants in several Plainfield properties who were forced to flee their homes and have no idea when they can return; And, ANOTHER RAGING WILDFIRE…a battle to contain a growing blaze in the Wharton State forest in the Pinelands.

NJ Spotlight News August 18, 2023

The WAR ON CONGESTION PRICING rages on…  Governor Murphy calling  for toll credits for New Jersey drivers entering into Manhattan as the controversial plan is set to begin next spring; Plus, Residents in Maui grapple with the aftermath of the devastating wildfires, as the death toll continues to climb, .. FIRST RESPONDERS from OUR state give us a firsthand account from the frontlines; Also, students push to LOWER THE VOTING AGE in school board elections from 18 to 16, demanding a voice in their own education; And, STILL FOR RENT…Jersey shore properties remain vacant post pandemic as owner's  notice a decline in their once popular summer vacation spot. 

NJ Spotlight News August 17, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …SUPREME COURT SHOWDOWN. A federal appeals court rules against the FDA and favoring  restrictions on the distribution of the abortion pill mifepristone; Also, a SMOKE-FREE NJ… The  fight to protect New Jersey youth from tobacco products as a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars is imminent; Plus, SHUTTING DOWN BOSTON MARKET…Dozens of the famed New Jersey based restaurant  forced to close its doors, after the chain faces allegations of  million in unpaid wages and penalties;  And, Camden Schools host to ensure children are enrolled in preschool and help boost post-pandemic numbers
 

NJ Spotlight News August 16, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …Picking A NEW LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR who can fill Sheila Oliver’s shoes? New Jersey residents weigh in; Plus, GRAND OPENING … a new cannabis dispensary in Atlantic City so the vision of making the city a marijuana destination continues, even after city leaders put a “pause” on new applications; Also, HOMELESSNESS ON THE RISE  … a new report out shows skyrocketing rents and a lack of affordable housing is taking its toll across the state;  And, LOOK UP if you live in Atlantic City the air show is back, leaving thousands on the beach and boardwalk with aerial wonders.

NJ Spotlight News August 15, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Operating a “CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE.” Donald Trump facing a historic fourth indictment, as Georgia slaps the former president with dozens of MORE charges for Election interference; Plus, BIG SHOES TO FILL…The search for Sheila Oliver’s successor begins and the only OTHER  Lt Governor weighs in; Also, TAKING ON  PARENT RIGHTS …Middletown, Marlboro and Manalapan school districts in court to fight back against the state’s civil rights lawsuit preventing parental LGBTQ notification; And, millions of dollars for OPIOID ADDICTION TREATMENT is starting to flow into the state, as the debate over how to spend it begins.
 

NJ Spotlight News August 14, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A LIFE OF SERVICE. Honoring the political career of SHEILA OLIVER as hundreds pay their respects at the Statehouse; Plus, BUY OUT OR MOVE OUT….a change in policy forcing Tropical Storm Ida survivors in Manville to once again seek shelter elsewhere; Also, FAMILIES FIRST… Ocean County confronts its ever evolving homeless crisis by establishing its first family shelter; And, BACK TO SCHOOL… dozens of retirees are heading back to the classroom as the state struggles with a teacher shortage.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News August 11, 2023

A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE…Hundreds continue to mourn the late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver, paying their respects to a political trailblazer; Also, DOZENS DISPLACED…Plainfield families forced out of their apartment following an inspection of dangerous conditions…The mayor blaming the landlord for poor oversight; Plus, CANNABIS CONFUSION…Questions remain for those who can consume the drug, off-duty officers, firefighters, and other first responders demanding answers; And, NEWARK HEATING UP…Experts find impacts from intense heat in urban areas, causing detrimental impacts on mental and physical health 
 
 

NJ Spotlight News August 10, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A LIFE OF SERVICE. Honoring the political career of SHEILA OLIVER as hundreds pay their respects at the Statehouse; Plus, BUY OUT OR MOVE OUT….a change in policy forcing Tropical Storm Ida survivors in Manville to once again seek shelter elsewhere; Also, FAMILIES FIRST… Ocean County confronts its ever evolving homeless crisis by establishing its first family shelter; And, BACK TO SCHOOL… dozens of retirees are heading back to the classroom as the state struggles with a teacher shortage.
 
 

NJ Spotlight News August 9, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…LABOR SHOWDOWN at New Jersey Transit where locomotive engineers have been demanding fair pay and better contracts for close to 4 years. Will they vote to strike? Plus, a SUMMER OF STRIKES…From professors to actors and now nurses, workers have had enough and are feeling empowered leading to the most labor strikes in New Jersey and the country in decades; Also, TURF WARS.. residents fight against plans to convert grass fields to artificial turf; And SWIMMING SAFETY LESSONS…Paterson children attend a water safety camp where local organizers are taking action to reduce drownings and unintentional deaths.