NJ Spotlight News July 23, 2026

NJ Spotlight News July 23, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, the family of Victoria Lee files a wrongful death lawsuit after the 25-year-old was shot and killed by Fort Lee police during a 2024 mental health crisis. Her family's attorney joins us. Plus, from extreme weather to rising costs and cyclospora concerns, New Jersey's farming industry has had a rough few months. How one farmer is managing their crops amid the uncertainty. And, New Jerseyans speak out on the most important issues of the day. Should we pump our own gas, have alcohol in movie theaters or get a tax break for having pets?

NJ Spotlight News July 22, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, who’s to blame for the MVC software glitch that added thousands of non-citizens to New Jersey’s voter rolls? We’ll take a closer look at this developing story and its potential impact on the midterm elections.   Plus, Tuesday’s tornadoes and flooding affected residents across the state - Jersey meteorologist Joe Martucci joins us to help make sense of this extreme weather we’ve been experiencing.   And, whether you’re a kid from 1 to 92, we look at the health benefits of the arts for all ages at the New Jersey performing arts center.

NJ Spotlight News July 21, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri reflects on the World Cup transit plan and looks ahead at the agency’s $3.5 billion dollar spending plan.   Plus, the State Chair of the NJ Republican Party - Christine Hanlon - joins us to discuss election security here in New Jersey.   And, did you know New Jersey has a state museum filled with history, including an exhibit for our 250th anniversary - we’ll give you an inside look.

NJ Spotlight News July 20, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Spain wins the World Cup Final in New Jersey! But how did NJ Transit score? And the Host Committee? We’ll get a tally on their performances.   Plus, from Delaney Hall to the proposed Roxbury detention center, is ICE activity in the state ramping up? We’ll discuss.   And, for some it’s a miracle drug - others are seeing side effects. We look at the health benefits AND risks of using GLP-1’s for weight loss.

NJ Spotlight News July 17, 2026

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