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Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, with the cost of power soaring and a heat wave on the way, state regulators and utilities hatch a plan to offer short-term relief for electric customers. Plus, as a federal immigration crackdown sweeps the nation, ICE's past problematic treatment of detainees resurfaces. Also, a federal judge rejects ICE efforts to remove a New Jersey resident who's been legally protected for more than 15 years. And, Republicans in Congress target money for Planned Parenthood, threatening abortion access here in New Jersey.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… MEDICAID CUTS, state Democratic lawmakers call on the Trump administration to Save our Hospitals; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2025, the first joint public appearance for BOTH gubernatorial candidates… and the gloves are officially off; Also, RISING SEA LEVELS, the state debates an overhaul of its rules for building along the coast,  as costs to shore communities rise; And, UNDER THE DOME, taxes, taxes, taxes, as the deadline for the state budget looms, advocates push for changes to key property tax programs.      

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, one escaped detainee from the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark is still at large. Mayor Ras Baraka claims the facility was never equipped to house thousands of ICE detainees. Plus, disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez reports to federal prison. He will spend the next eleven years behind bars in Pennsylvania after being convicted of corruption & bribery charges. Also, breaking down how New Jersey will spend more than a billion dollars from opioid settlement funds.  And, examining a pilot program that provided hundreds of low-income Newark residents were given a guaranteed income for two years.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Tens of thousands of people gathered for "No Kings" protests in New Jersey on Saturday and across the country to stand up against the Trump Administration's policies. Plus, security concerns are ramping up here in the state for public officials following the deadly attacks on Minnesota lawmakers over the weekend. Also, two escaped detainees from the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark remain on the run following the unrest at the ICE facility, as other detainees are transferred away. And, former Governor Christie Whitman endorses Democrat Mikie Sherrill and outlines the major hurdles she has to overcome to beat Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, an uncertain path lies ahead for public media stations like NJ PBS after the House voted to slash federal funding. Plus, an uprising inside & outside of ICE's Delaney Hall detention center in Newark Thursday night, after detainees alleged they weren't being given enough food and denied visitations.  Also, Senior Political Correspondent David Cruz sits down with some of the gubernatorial candidates after a long and bruising campaign cycle. And, World Cup fever is setting in. New Jersey is less than one year away from hosting the FIFA tournament, but first the state gears up to host the Club World Cup.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, after firing the CDC's entire panel of vaccine advisor's yesterday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appoints a whole new slate. Some in the medical community fear the rebuilt panel will push an anti-vaccine agenda. Plus, as deportations ramp up nationwide, anti-ICE protests are spreading, from the streets of Los Angeles to here in Princeton. Also, with the gubernatorial primary just barely in the rear view, what happens to Rep. Mikie Sherrill's House seat if she wins this fall? And, RWJ Barnabas Health launches a new plan to address food insecurity in Newark.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Rep. LaMonica McIver is indicted. A federal grand jury returns three counts against the Democratic Congresswoman for allegedly assaulting two ICE agents. Rep. McIver has said she will plead not guilty. Plus, it's a done deal for NJ Transit and the agency's train engineers, as union members approve a contract to boost their pay and keep the trains running following a dramatic strike. Also, the race for New Jersey's next governor is set. Rep.Mikie Sherrill will try to keep the highest office in the state under Democratic control, while Republican Jack Ciattarelli looks to turn the state red.  And, reaction here in the Garden State to the Trump administration's firing of all CDC vaccine panel experts.

It's Primary Election day here in New Jersey, with high-stakes and highly unpredictable races to watch. Eleven candidates vying for their party's nomination to be the next Governor. Will the gubernatorial hopeful with President Trump's backing break through on the Republican side? And will the Democratic party favorite take the top spot for that ticket? Or will one of the candidates in this crowded field carve their own path to victory, without the aid of the county line ballot system?   Plus, 80 state assembly seats are up for grabs, with an unusually high number of contested races. Early voting numbers point to higher than expected turnout, making it  anyone's game. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News …. GUN CONTROL FIGHT, Attorney General Matt Platkin and 15 other states file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for allegedly legalizing civilian use of machine guns; Plus, the NJ DECIDES 2025 primary Election is one day away and candidates are making their final push for your vote; Also, STRIKE AVERTED, in the 11th hour nurses at Southern Ocean Medical Center reach a tentative contract agreement; And, PHARMACY DESERTS, pharmacists & lawmakers express concern over access to basic prescription drugs as more pharmacies across the state close their doors.   NJ Spotlight News begins right now …

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News:   One Jersey Shore town tries to tamp down on rowdy crowds by imposing earlier closing times after a chaotic start to the summer. Reactions here in the state to new travel restrictions imposed on more than a dozen countries by President Donald Trump.  Campaign spending is hitting record highs with the primary election just days away, especially by groups independent from the candidates themselves.   And a new report says New Jersey schools are isolating students with disabilities far more than any other state, by excluding them from general education classrooms.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … PRICE HIKE RELIEF …. The Governor today announcing millions to help offset; Also, a protest outside Delaney Hall for a Paterson woman who was wrongfully arrested then detained for overstaying her visa; And, getting ahead of the opioid overdose crisis here in the state by distributing harm reduction kits earlier to those in need.  

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … DEFUNDING PUBLIC MEDIA …President Trump has asked Congress to slash funding for stations like ours… the fight now heads to Capitol Hill; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2025, with less than one week until primary day, Affordability seems to be the key issue for voters as they head to the ballot box; Also, RISING ENERGY COSTS … the Governor and other legislators announce new solar development plans in an effort to keep utility bills down; And, POLICE SPENDING, a recent Rutgers study finds a correlation between increased police spending for deaths of Black Americans.   

Tonight,  on NJ Spotlight News … The MAYOR STRIKES BACK - Newark Mayor Ras Baraka files a lawsuit for false arrest against Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba and a Homeland Security agent; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, President Trump weighs in on the Republican primary in support of Jack Ciattarelli, in the final stretch of the race for Governor; Also, with one week until primary day, some voters are getting out early or have already voted by mail, while the crowded field of candidates make a final push for their vote; Plus, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, activists say federal funding cuts to local violence intervention programs are putting some communities at risk. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … NURSES STRIKE, union workers at Southern Ocean Medical Center could be on the picket line next week after failing to reach a contract agreement; Plus, RUNWAY READY, Secretary Duffy celebrates the reopening of a runway at Newark airport AHEAD of schedule; Also, UNDER THE DOME, Climate advocates rally outside the statehouse for a bill that would make fossil fuel companies pay for the impacts of climate change; And, a HOMELESS HOUSING FIGHT  in Toms River has created a rift between a local church and the township looking to redevelop its property.     

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … SANCTUARY CITY CRACKDOWN… the Trump administration singles out cities and towns around New Jersey… accusing them of standing in the way of federal immigration enforcement; Plus, FIGHTING FOR MEDICAID… as Republicans in Congress push for cuts to the program… Governor Murphy weighs the impact they'll have on the state; Also, the GLOVES ARE OFF … with the primary election less than two weeks away…the gubernatorial candidates are on the attack … And, putting a spotlight on BLACK REVOLUTIONARY WAR HISTORY… a new effort to spread the story of Black soldiers that fought for America's freedom in Princeton.  

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … MIDTOWN MAKEOVER, state leaders from New Jersey & New York break ground on the new Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan; Plus, FACING THE CHARGES, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver speaks out about  the chaos she was swept up in outside the ICE detention center in Newark; Also, PEDESTRIAN SAFETY, as the state records its deadliest year for pedestrians in nearly 4 decades, funding cuts to improve safety loom; And, a land dispute over AFFORDABLE HOUSING in Cranbury is threatening to displace a family farm. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … CONGESTION PRICING LIVES ANOTHER DAY… a federal judge blocks White House efforts to end the tolling plan in midtown Manhattan; Plus, a federal lawsuit is filed against four New Jersey cities over their so-called sanctuary policies; Also, the U.S Senate repeals an emission policy that could impact the goal to get cleaner cars on the state's roads; And, an active Hurricane season is about to hit, will the latest federal staffing cuts hurt forecasters' ability to both track and warn about storms.  

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … AIR TRAFFIC SLOWDOWN …fewer flights and fewer passengers traveled through Newark Airport over the holiday weekend, but the US DOT says safety improvements are arriving right on schedule; Plus, new federal Covid Vaccine guidance is raising serious concern among health care providers here in the state; Also, UNCERTAINTY AT THE SHORE… some business owners and experts are bracing for a potential dip in tourism this summer; And, UNDER THE DOME, a breakdown of the high ticket items in the governor's nearly sixty billion dollar budget. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … CALL FOR ACTION ….on the heels of the DC shooting Congressman Josh Gottheimer urges his fellow gubernatorial candidates to support a bill banning anti-semetism; Plus, travelers brace for delays this Memorial Day weekend, after the F-A-A reduced flight capacity at Newark Airport… Also, UNDER THE DOME, lawmakers debate how to upgrade the electric grid, as residents prepare for rising utility bills. And, HIDDEN AT HOME, an in depth Northjersey.com investigation found rampant neglect & abuse at group homes for individuals with disabilities in the state.   

A special edition of NJ Spotlight News on this Memorial Day. …As today kicks off the unofficial start to the summer season, when millions head to the Jersey Shore – we are bringing you an encore presentation of a documentary that we produced called Paradox: Rising Waters and Mounting Costs.  There's something about the water at the Jersey Shore. Sunny beaches and shallow surf have attracted families for generations; calming, scenic bays have drawn residents for even longer. Today the Shore is an economic powerhouse and cultural icon of the Garden State. But as climate change raises seas and fuels more dangerous storms, the costs of keeping the Shore open for business are becoming more expensive. High tides regularly flood neighborhood streets, an increasingly costly nuisance for locals. And memories of Superstorm Sandy serve as reminders of the potential damages a worst-case scenario can cause. Now, it's up to local, state, and federal leaders to figure out the best ways to protect the Shore — and how to pay for that work. Take a look …

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … The BIG BEAUTIFUL spending BILL passes the House, it still needs Senate confirmation, but the impact will be felt across the state; Plus, two Israeli embassy staffers are gunned down in DC, as the struggle for humanitarian aid to Gaza continues; Also, parts of I-80 REOPENED last night, after a sinkhole disrupted traffic on the roads and at local businesses for several months; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, without the county line, your election ballot for the June 10th primary is going to look a whole lot different this year.   

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … Congresswoman LaMonica McIver gets her DAY IN COURT for assault charges after the clash with ICE officials at Delaney Hall… while Republicans lambast her actions on the House floor; Plus, after extensive sinkhole repairs and months of commuter disruptions, 2 lanes on I-80 will reopen tonight; Also, they are calling it the BIG BEAUTIFUL Bill but folks on Medicaid here in New Jersey aren't smiling because it includes billions in cuts to health services; And, environmental advocates count the toll that big rigs have on local residents' health… they're calling for cleaner trucks on the roads. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … After his arrest… the trespassing charges against Mayor Ras Baraka are DROPPED but ASSAULT CHARGES are filed against Congresswoman  LaMonica McIver for her actions at the Delaney Hall scuffle two weeks ago; Plus, the trains are finally back on the tracks after a three-day engineer strike bringing relief to NJ commuters; BUT, over at Newark airport, a fourth air traffic communications outage is causing serious concern; And the battle over severe TOXIC PFAS pollution in South Jersey kicks off in federal court…  

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … The rail STRIKE IS OVER…a tentative deal between engineers and New Jersey Transit officials brokered late last night …and trains will start running at midnight tonight; Plus, NJ Transit was battling budget woes long before the strike as details of the deal trickle out - will commuters ultimately pay the price? Also, the congress members swept up in the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka almost two weeks ago …await their fate as threats of a punishment loom; And, at Rutgers, a new President takes the helm at a time when University leaders across the country have been caught in crossfire.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … The STRIKE is on … All New Jersey Transit RAIL service has been SUSPENDED as locomotive engineers go on strike for the first time in over 40 years; Plus, Governor Murphy and Transit officials say negotiations are still in progress; Also, Engineers from the Brotherhood of Locomotive engineers & trainmen are on the PICKET LINE today in Newark and across the state; And, with no trains in site commuters are looking for ways to get around.   

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … TENSION ON THE RAILS … All eyes on NJ Transit as the clock ticks down to an engineer strike that could leave up to 100 thousand daily train riders stranded; Plus, New Jersey takes center stage at the U.S Supreme Court as they hear oral arguments on the Trump administration's attempt to end birthright citizenship; Also, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has his DAY IN COURT for allegedly trespassing at Delaney Hall last week; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, will an endorsement from President Trump secure longtime gubernatorial hopeful Jack Ciattarelli the republican nomination or not? 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … In the HOT SEAT. Transportation officials on the hill answering questions amid the ongoing safety issues at Newark Airport; Plus, protests continue outside Delaney Hall in Newark with more arrests as Mayor Baraka awaits his day in court; Also, a landmark $450 million settlement with chemical giant 3M will  help clean up the water here in the state; And, NJ Transit riders are bracing for yet another SUMMER OF HELL commute with just 2 DAYS until a possible engineer strike.    

Michael Hill, WNYC Morning Edition host and Briana Vannozzi, anchor for NJ Spotlight News, recap and offer analysis of a conversation between New Jersey's Democratic candidates for governor.

At a recent primary event for Democrats hoping to be NJ's next Governor, candidates discussed how they are thinking about a relationship with President Trump's administration. On Today's Show:Michael Hill, WNYC Morning Edition host and Briana Vannozzi, anchor for "NJ Spotlight News," recap and offer analysis of a conversation between New Jersey's Democratic candidates for governor.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … UNDER STAFFED …new reports that Newark Airport had just  3 air traffic controllers on duty last night … as federal officials look to cut service to the major airline hub; Plus, The President puts his thumb on the scale in New Jersey's Governor's race endorsing Jack Ciattarelli as the democrats look to distance themselves from the pack; Also, after holding out for nearly 600 day… a North Jersey community rejoices following the release of Edan Alexander; And, a NEW stand-alone cancer hospital ushers in a NEW level of care for New Jerseyans.

Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James has died at 89. Meanwhile, the NYC Campaign Finance Board fined Andrew Cuomo's campaign more than $600,000 for allegedly coordinating with a PAC. The board also approved $1.5 million in matching funds. Also, in the NBA playoffs, the Knicks host Game 4 against the Boston Celtics Monday night at MSG. Plus, WNYC and NJ Spotlight News will host a forum with the Democratic candidates for New Jersey governor. Anchor Briana Vannozzi joins us with a preview.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … Tenafly native Edan Alexander has been released after 584 days in captivity… he was the last surviving US hostage being held by Hamas; Plus, more flight delays and cancellations at Newark Airport over the weekend. The third ground stop due to technical issues in two weeks… as transportation officials say it could take months to update the failing infrastructure; Also, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to appear in court this week after being arrested outside an ICE facility on Friday for allegedly trespassing; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, TONIGHT our conversation with the Democratic Gubernatorial candidates, moderated by WNYC Radio's morning edition host Michael Hill & our anchor Briana Vannozzi.   

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ... Is it safe to fly? Air traffic control once again lost communication with pilots at Newark airport for 90 seconds … while federal officials pledge to update the nation's aviation infrastructure; Plus, a chaotic scene as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested while protesting with members of congress outside Delaney Hall; Also, BRACING FOR A STRIKE as tensions continue between NJ TRANSIT and its train engineers union…making no progress in their negotiations; And, ahead of us sitting down with the democratic candidates for governor on Monday, we continue looking at each of the candidates and their campaign priorities…tonight the mayors…Steve Fulop and Ras Baraka.

WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill and David Cruz, senior political correspondent and anchor, and moderator of Chat Box and Reporters Roundtable at NJ Spotlight News, recap and offer analysis of a conversation between New Jersey's Republican candidates for governor: State Sen. Jon Bramnick, former Assemblymember Jack Ciattarelli and former radio host Bill Spadea.

New Yorkers gathered at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan as a new pope was elected. Meanwhile, Mayor Adams is promoting his new budget proposal to restore cleaning crews to some of New York City's busiest green spaces. Plus, a school on the Upper West Side is wrestling with how to discipline seniors who staged a prank some teachers described as xenophobic. Also, a new ICE detention center in Newark is drawing the ire of the mayor of New Jersey's largest city. And finally, three Republican candidates vying to be New Jersey's next governor made their case to voters at a forum Wednesday hosted by WNYC and NJ Spotlight News.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… HELICOPTER CRASH … A new preliminary NTSB report shows what led to the fatal crash of a tourist chopper in Jersey City that killed 6 people last month; Plus, SEEKING JUSTICE … the family of Andrew Washington continue pleading for someone to be held accountable in the 2023 police shooting of their loved one. Also, political analysts break down our conversation with the GOP gubernatorial candidates from last night… is there a clearer frontrunner? And, we profile each of the Democratic candidates ahead of Monday night's conversation, first up Congress members Josh Gottheimer and Mikie Sherrill…

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…TAKING ON TRUMP, Attorney General Matt Platkin earns a small victory against the President … just one from his long list of federal lawsuits restoring roughly $1 billion in aid for schools nationwide; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2025, our conversation with the Republican Gubernatorial candidates, moderated by WNYC Radio's morning host Michael Hill & Senior political correspondent David Cruz; Also, county clerks respond to interim US Attorney Alina Habba's “Election Integrity Task Force” targeting voter fraud; Also, it's REAL ID DAY, the first day that travellers will need a real ID or passport to fly domestically….this on day NINE of chaos at Newark airport due to flight delays and cancellations. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… As engineer contract negotiations stall…NJ Transit officials go on offense warning of severe service disruptions ahead of a possible May 16th strike… Plus, day eight of flight delays and cancellations leaving passengers frustrated and stranded at Newark Airport … Also, a predawn rally outside Delaney Hall …. Mayor Ras Baraka and immigration advocates protest ICE's “unlawful” detention of immigrants at the Newark facility; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, we're profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of Wednesday night's GOP Gubernatorial Conversation. Tonight, longtime radio personality Bill Spadea.

Hundreds of flights at Newark Airport face delays or cancellations due to staffing shortages and weather. Meanwhile, New York City's cultural institutions are rushing to fill funding gaps after the Trump administration cut support for the National Endowment for the Arts. Plus, with just over a month to go until New Jersey's primary, money is pouring into the governor's race, but following the cash trail isn't easy. NJ Spotlight News reporter Colleen O'Dea joins us to explain why.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ... ICE confirms Delaney Hall is officially open to process and detain arrested immigrants, despite legal challenges from Newark's Mayor… Plus, more flight cancellations and delays at Newark Airport, staffing shortages causing major airlines to cut back on flights; Also, UNDER THE DOME, transportation leaders in the hot seat in Trenton pushing for more funding as NJ Transit faces a looming engineer strike; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, we're profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of Wednesday night's GOP Gubernatorial Conversation. Tonight, former assemblyman Jack Cittarelli. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … MORE TRUMP FUNDING CUTS… New Jersey's Attorney General Matt Platkin joins a multi-state coalition pushing back against the Trump administration's cuts to Title X grants; Plus, CASHING IN…a legal scam that left nursing home residents starving while lining the pockets of its owners; Also, NJ DECIDES 2025, we're profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of next week's GOP Gubernatorial Conversation . Today, a look at Senator Jon Bramnick; And, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION… New Jersey celebrates the growth of its film and TV industry at the inaugural NJ Film Expo… setting the stage to become the Hollywood of the East.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News … Creating an ELECTION INTEGRITY TASK FORCE … the interim US Attorney is looking to carry out President Trump's plan to overhaul the nation's election system; Plus, MAY DAY PROTESTS, workers around the world unite to protest the President's policies; Also, the battle of where to house ice detainees here in the state plays out in a courtroom in Philadelphia; And, the Trump Trade War with Canada is causing Tourism to take a hit  along the jersey Shore.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…Congestion  in the skies … staff shortages and mechanical failures cause up to 3 hour delays for commuters at the Newark Airport; Plus, the police officers involved in the 2023 fatal shooting of Andrew Washington in Jersey City will NOT  be criminally charged for his death; Also, the Democratic Primary race for NJ Governor HEATS UP with Mayor Ras Baraka taking aim at party-backed candidate Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill; AND SPENDING SPREE… this year's gubernatorial primary race is shaping up to break campaign finance records.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… BRACING FOR another SUMMER OF HELL … with just 2 weeks left until a possible engineer rail strike, NJ Transit is planning for the worst case scenario; Plus, TARIFF WALKBACK … President Trump signs an executive order providing some tariff relief to automakers; Also, the head of the DEP makes HIS case to avoid state level funding cuts warning it could have dire consequences; And with autism diagnosis on the rise in the state, advocates  weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr's Autism research initiative.      

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … COMMUTER NIGHTMARE … after months of closures due to underground sinkholes, repairs to interstate 80 are delayed once again; Plus, over 15,000 acres of Ocean County was burned by the Jones Road fire this past week, but state officials warn wildfire season is far from over; Also, NJ Transit executives & Locomotive engineers are back at the negotiating table as a potential strike is looming; And NJ DECIDES 2025 … with just a few weeks before the Gubernatorial primary, a  new poll finds Jack Ciattarelli is leading the Republican pack but the Democratic side is a tossup because a  majority of voters still don't know the candidates. 

Tonight...a special edition of NJ Spotlight News …All this week NJ PBS has devoted its programming to stories from the shore. It was a weeklong celebration of Jersey's most iconic destinations…From the beautiful seaside communities under threat from environmental challenges to the bustling boardwalks that have shaped generations …we're bringing it to a close tonight with an encore presentation of a documentary we produced called Paradox: Rising Waters and Mounting Costs.  The Jersey shore's sunny beaches and shallow surf have attracted families for generations; calming, scenic bays have drawn residents for even longer. Today the Shore is an economic powerhouse and cultural icon of the Garden State. But as climate change raises sea levels and fuels more dangerous storms, the costs of keeping the shore open for business are becoming more expensive. High tides regularly flood neighborhood streets...an increasingly costly nuisance for locals. And memories of Superstorm Sandy serve as reminders of the potential damages a worst-case scenario can cause. Now, it's up to local, state, and federal leaders to figure out the best ways to protect the Shore. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… ARSON ARREST… a 19-year-old has been apprehended, investigators say a bonfire he left burning triggered the blaze that claimed more than 15 thousand acres; Also, TAKING ON TRUMP, Attorney General Matt Platkin has filed more than a dozen lawsuits against the Trump Administration, and will now be defending one before the U.S Supreme Court; Plus, TRANSIT TROUBLES… after rejecting the most recent contract proposal, NJ Transit and its locomotive engineers union appear to be far from a deal; And, ON AGAIN OFF AGAIN …the tariff turmoil is hitting local businesses hard in the Garden State, rising costs and supply chain disruptions threaten to close some for good. 

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…STATE OF EMERGENCY in Ocean County as a massive wildfire is claiming over 11 THOUSAND acres threatening structures and roadways in its path; Plus, HOUSING NOT HANDCUFFS, Summit's city council considers a proposal that would ban homelessness in its community's public places; Also, the state's attorney general is calling it a “RENTAL CARTEL”  filing a lawsuit against multiple landlords for alleged collusion in a statewide rent raising scheme.   ((SOT PLATKIN)) And, SOUNDING THE ALARM … during this National Infant Immunization Week, health officials noting a recent  increase in cases of preventable diseases across the state

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…NATIONAL SECURITY RISK ...Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill minces no words calling for the resignation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after yet another Signal chat surfaces; Also, GUILTY…GUILTY…GUILTY, Nadine Menendez is convicted of being her husband's  “partner in crime” on ALL 15 counts of a federal bribery plot; Plus, LOW TEEN TURNOUT…eighteen hundred 16 and 17 year olds registered to vote in Newark ….but only a fraction showed up to the polls.    And, SEPTA FUNDING CRISIS … proposed cuts could threaten an already troubled  transit system in South Jersey…

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…CONGESTION PRICING LIVES ON …. The latest deadline to turn off the cameras in midtown Manhattan has come and gone…despite the orders from the Trump Administration; Plus, REMEMBERING POPE FRANCIS…The world mourns the passing of the “people's” Pope …and one of the most progressive the Catholic church has witnessed; Also, VERDICT WATCH ….the fate of Nadine Menendez sits in the hands of a jury for her role in a federal bribery scheme that  convicted  her husband and the state's former senior senator; And, REAL ID RUSH…what you need to know before flying domestically as the state faces long lines and high demand to meet the REAL ID deadline.