NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, a controversial plan to turn a massive warehouse in Roxbury into an immigration detention center is under review. The Department of Homeland Security says it will “scrutinize” nearly a dozen warehouses it’s already purchased, and will review all contracts signed under former Secretary Kristi Noem.

Also, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments today challenging President Trump’s attempt to end birthrig...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Governor Mikie Sherrill gets “the benefit of the doubt” - we’ll get you the latest poll numbers from FDU, on how New Jersey voters think she’s doing in her first months in office.

Plus, Advanced Practice Nurses now have more freedom to practice healthcare in New Jersey without the oversight of a physician.

Also, a 500 million dollar deal to lease a new school in Newark draws controversy - the devel...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, protestors took to the streets across the state as part of a national No Kings Day rally on Saturday.

Plus, the partial government shutdown makes history as the longest on record - at 44 days today. We get the latest from Washington as lawmakers are out on spring break.

Also, how safe is your drinking water? A new study looks at the levels of toxic forever chemicals in NJ’s drinking water - and the...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Governor Sherrill has signed three controversial bills into law to protect the rights of immigrants in New Jersey. This comes after years of debate over the legislation and intense objection from Republicans in the legislature.

Plus, U.S. Senator Andy Kim joins us to discuss whether Democrats and Republicans are any closer to a deal on DHS funding.

Also, more clean energy is coming online - but is ...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Newark is one of about a dozen airports around the country where President Trump has reportedly deployed ICE agents.

Plus, are budget battles looming in Trenton? Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin joins us to discuss the state’s fiscal health.

Also, a trio of controversial immigration bills have made it to Governor Sherrill’s desk- will she sign them?

And, a data center being built in Vineland is ca...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the deadline is up for towns to comply with the state’s affordable housing law - we’ll break down what that means.

Plus, scammers are using many different ploys to steal your money. One scam that many people have reported recently pretends to be from a court system, like Newark, Teaneck, Edison and more.

Also, a new report on the toll that fatal police shootings have on the officers involved.

And...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked 17% in New Jersey last year. For the average household, that’s an increase of about $260 a year.

Plus, from the front lines to the home front, what’s being done to assist veterans struggling with homelessness in New Jersey.

Also, we talk with a disability rights advocate calling for better protections of wheelchairs and scooters - that all too often break duri...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, a New Jersey woman has been released from ICE custody - after spending a year in a Texas detention center.

Plus, the contract is up for the Elizabeth Detention Center - we’ll get you the latest on the renewal process.

Also, the fight rages over who should control the land at Liberty State Park. We talk to one Senator fighting to preserve it.

And, could your beach house have to be raised even high...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Heights University Hospital in Jersey City has officially shut its doors – despite last-ditch efforts from the community to keep it open. The embattled hospital  shuttered on Saturday, closing its emergency department  - for real this time.

Plus, is your commute back on track? We talk to the head of NJ Transit now that the new Portal North Bridge is officially open and operating.

Also, how much aid...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, another win for the Gateway Tunnel project after an Appeals court sided with New Jersey and New York, rejecting the Trump Administration’s request to once again halt payments for the Hudson River tunnel.

Plus, as the war in Iran continues, costs are rising here at home. We’ll look at what’s happening overseas and the global impact it’s having.

Also, Governor Sherrill announced a record spending pla...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Governor Mikie Sherrill joins us here in the studio fresh off her first budget address. We’ll talk about her plan to put the state on the right fiscal track.

Plus, travel has gotten a lot trickier these days, whether you’re taking to the roads, the rails or the skies. Gas prices are soaring as the war between the U.S. and Iran continues to expand across the Middle East.

Also, we get reaction from b...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, as the war in Iran continues, unrest is hitting home. Two suspects are under arrest after an IED was thrown near New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s home on Saturday.

Also, we get reaction from a University president whose family lives in Iran. 

Plus, what will Governor Sherrill cut? We’ll look at her options as she prepares her first Budget Address.

And, we talk with state Senate Republican lea...

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, colleges across the state are feeling the pinch. Rutgers University’s Athletic Department hit a $78 million dollar shortfall in fiscal year 2025.

Plus, Congressional and Senate races are heating up  - we talk with Alex Zdan the Republican candidate who’s vying for U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s seat and Jersey City’s Mussab Ali who’s running to replace Democratic Congressman Rob Menendez in the June prim...