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Listen to the NJ PBS flagship weeknight newscast anytime, anywhere. NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi airs weekdays at 630 PM EST on NJ PBS and in this feed. The only daily Jersey-centric podcast in the state. In-depth reporting covering all the news, issues, and stories uniquely relevant to the residents of the Garden State.
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Hazard NJ is an investigative series that will highlight the different ways climate change and extreme weather will impact hazardous Superfund sites across New Jersey.
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NJ Decides 2022 Election Exchange is a political podcast series from NJ PBS’s NJ Spotlight News team that gives New Jersey voters insight to the candidates running for Congress. NJ Spotlight News Anchor Briana Vannozzi, Sr. Political Correspondent David Cruz, and Sr. Digital Projects Editor Colleen O’Dea conduct one-on-one candid conversations with candidates about the issues impacting the Garden State.
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Joanna Gagis talks to Senior Writer and Projects Editor Colleen O'Dea about a federal appeals court's decision to uphold a decision abolishing the party line; The MTA announces New Jersey will receive money from its controversial congestion pricing plan to mitigate the environmental impacts of traffic overflowing into …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Newly unsealed court documents may reveal Senator MENENDEZ’S TRIAL STRATEGY ... will he point the finger at his wife? Plus, RANK CHOICE VOTING …experts gather to debate whether it’s the answer to all the party line ballot problems, Jersey City thinks so; Also, NEW JERSEY residents … are SPLIT ON whether GUNS increase p…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small denies any wrongdoing after authorities charge the Mayor and his wife with abusing their teenage daughter.. He’s not the first Atlantic City mayor to find himself in hot water; Plus, GHOST GUNS…The state looks to clamp down on 3-D technology and illegal firearm trafficking; Also, YOUR VO…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Briana Vannozzi sits down with Rutgers-Camden associate professor Michael Boyle to discuss Iran's attack on Israel and its fallout; Students at Rutgers-New Brunswick call for a global strike, asking students and faculty to walk out of classes in solidarity with Palestinians; The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office char…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The County Line is BACK IN COURT… Camden County is the last holdout to try and keep the party line in place for the Democratic Primary in June; Plus … Republicans and Democrats unite in rejecting CHANGES TO New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act; Also …exploring the impact of SOCIAL MEDIA ON our KIDS takes center stage a…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…BREAKING NEWS … the judge rules there will be two separate federal corruption trials for the Senior Senator and his wife; Plus, a potential BIAS CRIME investigation continues at Rutgers after their Islamic Center is the target of vandalism on the final day of Ramadan; Also, a warning- your Amazon order may be delayed a…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…CIATTARELLI FOR GOVERNOR…Will the third time be the charm? The former assemblyman who narrowly lost to Governor Murphy last election cycle makes his long-awaited announcement for 2025; Plus, how will he match up against an already CROWDED FIELD of gubernatorial hopefuls; Also, SCHOOL CUTS…education advocates descend on…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…BATTLE LINES OVER THE COUNTY LINE continue to be drawn. Gubernatorial candidate Steve Fulop throwing his support behind the court’s initial decision to abolish the line; Plus, as Muslims here in New Jersey gather to celebrate the end of Ramadan and mourn the thousands of lives lost in Gaza, some groups are taking their…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…It’s SOLAR ECLIPSE MANIA across the U.S. even here in New Jersey as hundreds gather to celebrate this rarely seen phenomenon at the Liberty Science Center; Plus, public education advocates are PUSHING BACK against a proposal to provide tax credits to anyone donating to private schools; Also, a STATE TAKEOVER…the attorn…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: New Jersey is rocked by a 4.8 magnitude earthquake, forcing authorities to shut down roads, bridges and tunnels to inspect for any damage; Rutgers students hold a controversial vote to push the school to divest from Israel-based companies and cut ties with Tel Aviv University; Unions representing casino workers file a …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Tense talks between the US and Israel today after swift international backlash condemning the horrific attack on aid workers with the World Central Kitchen; Plus … the fallout from the county line court decision continues … Without Andy Kim in the 3rd District congressional race …. candidates are scrambling to get thei…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New Jersey’s day in court … the state takes on New York’s controversial Congestion Pricing plan, arguing not only will it hit people’s pockets but will greatly impact the environment; Plus, as the County Line is put on pause for the democrats, a deeper look at its effect on the race between the son of the embattled U.S…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…More FALLOUT from the decision to end the COUNTY LINE ballot system FOR ONE party … what does the court ruling mean for the state’s Republican candidates; Plus, Seven AID WORKERS from World Central Kitchen are KILLED in Gaza by an Israeli air strike … as pro-Palestinian protests continue to flare up at a Teaneck synago…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…One-on-one with U.S Senate candidate Andy Kim after a federal judge orders a HISTORIC injunction, pausing the long-held COUNTY LINE ballot system; PLUS, will the bombshell ruling reshape New Jersey’s politics? Also, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small sounds off after authorities executed a search of his property; And, FOR…
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Tonight, a special edition of NJ Spotlight News: ‘FREE EVAN… Today, marks the one year anniversary Wall Street Journal Reporter and New Jersey native Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia while on a reporting assignment. Tonight, we take you to Princeton where he grew up. Talk to people who know him- including some of his closest friends. And an …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…An emotional Tammy Murphy resets after dropping out of the U.S Senate race and refocusing her efforts as First Lady on improving maternal health here in the state; Plus, one year in … Paterson officials criticize the state’s takeover of their police force; Also, it's official…if you plan to drive into Midtown Manhattan…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The Supreme Court hearing arguments on the abortion pill mifepristone. Will the court limit abortion access here in New Jersey and across the country? Plus, Governor Murphy renews the Transportation Trust Fund guaranteeing infrastructure funding for the next five years; Also, Thousands of “Bleeding Control Kits” are be…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…In a stunning move First Lady Tammy Murphy drops out of the U.S. Senate race…clearing a path for Andy Kim to lock up the Democratic nomination; Plus, as the Senate shakeup plays out … it’s deadline day for ALL other congressional candidates seeking a spot on the state’s June primary ballot; Also, a ‘Survivor-Centered’ …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…BOWING OUT…After much speculation, SENATOR BOB MENENDEZ announces he will NOT seek re-election in the Democratic Senate Primary; Plus, one-on-one with the state’s attorney general …after he and the DOJ file a historic antitrust lawsuit claiming Apple is a ‘SMARTPHONE MONOPOLY;’ Also, the Newark FBI warning about SENIOR…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…SUING APPLE … the U.S Department of Justice and New Jersey are taking on the tech giant and accusing APPLE of creating a smartphone monopoly; Plus, WILL HE RUN?... The embattled U.S Senior Senator faces a looming campaign filing deadline; Also, LEARNING LOSS…new data shows the ripple effect of the pandemic is still aff…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New Jersey’s top Legislative leaders jump on the bandwagon to revamp the party line ballot system; Also, AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERHAUL… Governor Murphy signs landmark legislation, developing a new system to address the affordable housing crisis; And, PREVENTING WILDFIRES; New Jersey Forest Fire service implements a new s…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ONE-ON-ONE with U.S senate candidate Andy Kim after his day in federal court trying to abolish the “county line” ballot system; Plus, MAKING THEIR VOICES HEARD during the first public budget hearing in Newark… and no surprise everyone is asking for more money; Also, GUN PERMITS SURGING here in the Garden State… nearly …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… “UNCONSTITUTIONAL” .. the Attorney General weighing in on the state’s party line ballot system as Andy Kim gets his day in court. Oral arguments today for the lawsuit he filed to end the ballot design; Plus, Jersey City Mayor and Gubernatorial candidate Steve Fulop is SWITCHING HIS SUPPORT from Tammy to ANDY for the U…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…ONE on ONE with Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin on HIS decision to pull the controversial Open Public Records Act reform bill; Plus, just days away from U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Kim's court hearing on challenges to the state’s election ballot design dozens of current and former female lawmakers call to abolish the pa…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A new report from Rutgers University finds that the CDC is OVERESTIMATING the MATERNAL MORTALITY rate in the United States; Plus …the bill tackling GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY is OFF THE TABLE; Also …ARRIVE TOGETHER has arrived in Morris County…the program pairs police officers with mental health specialists with the goal …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…The clock is ticking for TIKTOK…The U.S House passing a bill forcing it’s Chinese parent company to divest in the social media app or risk being banned; Plus, sounding the alarm on a potential lack of GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY after a new bill looks to reform the Open Public Records Act; Also, as the war rages on and the…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: A massive independent review of New Jersey's COVID-19 response finds the state is still not prepared for a future emergency; NJ Spotlight News health care writer Lilo Stainton discusses the lack of training and preparedness among the state's most important leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic; Representative Andy Kim w…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…a RISE IN BIAS INCIDENTS here in New Jersey, but most troubling says the Attorney General is the surge in crimes taking place in our schools; Plus, President Biden delivers a fiery State of the Union, how his themes on the economy, reproductive rights and immigration are playing here in the garden state; Also, IN THE R…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…a RISE IN BIAS INCIDENTS here in New Jersey, but most troubling says the Attorney General is the surge in crimes taking place in our schools; Plus, President Biden delivers a fiery State of the Union, how his themes on the economy, reproductive rights and immigration are playing here in the garden state; Also, IN THE R…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…On the heels of Senator Bob Menendez’s third superseding indictment, a new poll finds public opinion of him is plummeting; Plus, as President Biden delivers the STATE OF THE UNION, our new Washington correspondent will be in the chamber taking the pulse of Jersey’s congressional delegation; Also, BAIL REFORM is on the …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…U.S. Senator Bob Menendez is slammed with a third superseding indictment, the charges against him are piling up; Plus, a new poll finds the candidates looking to replace the embattled Senior Senator …aren’t necessarily household names; Also, hired and re-hired, a new study reveals teachers accused of sexual misconduct …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Murphy grabbing a much needed victory in Bergen County looking to slow Andy Kim convention win momentum; Plus, the Vice President taking the administration's toughest stand calling for a ceasefire as the death toll in Gaza exceeds 30,000; Also, FILLING THE VOID…The state's judicial vacancy c…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Commuters sound off on a proposed NJ transit fare hike, as the agency looks for a financial lifeline to offset its billion dollar budget shortfall; Plus, with co-defendant Jose Uribe pleading guilty in the Menendez’s bribery case, what his cooperation with prosecutors means for the embattled senior senator moving forwa…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Check your EZ-Pass …starting today you’ll be paying a little more on the Turnpike and the Parkway but there’s more coming for commuters heading into Midtown Manhattan, the congestion pricing public hearings have begun; Plus, REDUCING VIOLENCE…Nearly a year after the tragic death of Najee Seabrooks in Paterson, communit…
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Governor Murphy looks to FULLY FUND the public school system for the first time in state history. But will every district get a cut of the historic investment? Also, TOEING THE LINE, Senate candidates Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy continue to trade jabs over everything from her pro-Republican past to Kim’s challenge of the county line; Plus, FOOD PANTR…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Business groups and transit advocates react to the Governor's proposed 2.5% Corporate Transit Fee to help fund NJ Transit; NJ Spotlight News education and child welfare writer Hannah Gross discusses the governor's proposal to fully fund New Jersey's school funding formula for the first time in state history; Representa…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Governor Murphy delivers his budget address, detailing a record-breaking $55.9 billion spending plan; State Senator Declan O'Scanlon, the GOP budget officer, responds to the governor's budget address; A panel of NJ Spotlight News experts breaks down how the budget will impact taxes, education, NJ Transit and more; Hobo…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Congressman Andy Kim secures more Democratic endorsements as he squares off with First Lady Tammy Murphy in a bid for a U.S. Senate seat; A new poll shows the majority of U.S. adults are more concerned about efforts to ban books than the possibility of inappropriate or controversial content that may be found in them; A…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: New Jerseyans impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine discuss their efforts to help their families as they mark two years of war; Saint Peter's University political science professor Alain Sanders talks to Briana Vannozzi about the latest on the war and when we could see it end; The ACLU of New Jersey launches a cl…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sits down for his first TV interview since declaring his run for Governor, saying the issues impacting his city’s residents are felt across the state; Plus, the cost to live in New Jersey takes center stage at the Statehouse today, as some lawmakers call for the reinstatement of the Corporate Bu…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka kicks off his run for the governor's office; Culture wars erupt at the board of education meeting in Old Bridge after a pro-parental rights group brings an outspoken North Carolina pastor to preach their views; Imani Corbett, the inaugural president of Seton Hall's first NAACP chapter joins NJ S…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Newark Mayor Ras BARAKA tosses his hat into the ring for New Jersey governor making a surprising announcement; Plus, U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Murphy TAKES HER STAND, now a staunch critic of a proposed gas-powered plant and challenging her husband's wavering support of the plan; Also, a Hoboken Councilman hits the st…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Representative Andy Kim and First Lady Tammy Murphy square off in their first debate ahead of the Democratic primaries in June; Republican strategist Chris Russell joins NJ Spotlight News to discuss the debate and how Republicans plan to counter the early momentum from Democrats; Paterson's mayor joins with local leade…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…KEEPING HOPE ALIVE residents in the borough of Tenafly gather every Friday to remind the world 20-year-old Edan Alexander is still being held by Hamas; Plus, LIGHTING UP …a compromise in the Casino Smoking Ban, a new proposal that keeps smokers rolling the dice in Atlantic City; Also, NEGOTIATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRIC…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Governor Murphy announces the state will use $95 million in settlement money from the opioid industry to expand recovery services and support people battling addiction; Palestinian-Americans in New Jersey whose loved ones are in Gaza make a desperate plea to elected officials to call for a ceasefire between Israel and …
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…New details emerge in embattled U.S. Senator Bob Menendez’s federal bribery case…allegations of a $35 thousand diamond engagement ring, pushing a COVID-19 testing lab… and talk of a “double 0 7” phone, his team is now invoking the “swift defense.” Plus, the state’s parole system is under scrutiny after a new report say…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…A Nor’easter dumps up to 12 inches of snow in some parts of the state…. This FIERCE WINTER BLAST causing dangerous driving, transit delays, and school closings; Plus, DIRE STRAITS .... Three Carepoint Hudson County hospitals face financial woes forcing the state to request disaster plans; Also, two recent suicides at t…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Congressman Andy KIM TRUMPS Tammy MURPHY in a convention vote in HER own county, cementing an early lead, despite Murphy’s holding most of the party line; Plus, an ILLEGAL NIGHTCLUB CRACKDOWN in Paterson, a new task force to target gun violence and improve public safety; Also, in Trenton, lawmakers renew their fight to…
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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News: Analysts are expected big bets on the big game, with a record 68 million adults expected to place a wager on Sunday's game; Sue Altman, the presumptive Democratic nominee in Congressional District 7, sits down with Briana Vannozzi to discuss her progressive past and the race against incumbent Representative Tom Kean, J…
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Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Can New Jersey KEEP UP WITH THE WORLD CUP? Transit experts question the readiness of the state’s infrastructure in preparation for this Global event; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2024…the race is on… from the competitive congressional campaigns to a contentious Senate race, we’re breaking it all down; Also, PAID FAMILY LEAVE takes…
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