NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

NJ Spotlight News June 2, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News,  it’s primary day here in New Jersey, we’ll talk with strategists on both sides about what their party stands to gain and lose today.   Plus, making history - we recently spoke with Belleville’s youngest and first Latino mayor about his historic win.    And, who are the front-runners in the races and will the situation at Delaney Hall impact voters choices at the polls? We’ll take a closer look.

NJ Spotlight News June 1, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, we talk with the new state Environmental Protection Commissioner about his goal's and his agency's response to a suspected cancer cluster in Keyport.   Plus, New Jersey's Supreme Court won't take up the schools segregation case, at least for now. We'll look at what comes next for the two sides.   And, it was a chaotic weekend at Delaney Hall as clashes between protestors and law enforcement continued, we get the latest from a reporter who's been covering it all.

NJ Spotlight News May 29, 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.

NJ Spotlight News May 28, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Governor Sherrill announced a new plan this week to deal with the rise of AI data centers. Plus, we talk with NJ state GOP Chair Christine Hanlon about her party’s response to the situation at Delaney Hall and a look ahead to the June 2 Congressional Primary races. Also, Bayonne elects its first female mayor - we’ll talk with the Mayor-Elect on her plans for the Hudson County city. And, students solving decades-old cold cases - we’ll take you to one college classroom that’s making groundbreaking discoveries in unsolved cases using D-N-A technology.

NJ Spotlight News May 27, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, New Jersey and New York are teaming up once again on the World Cup - but this time, they're launching an investigation into FIFA's handling of ticket sales.   Plus, as the clashes between ICE officers and protestors continue at Delaney Hall in Newark, we talk with one advocate about conditions both in and outside of the immigrant detention center.    Also, in the crowded field of candidates in the Congressional District 12 race, we talk with Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp about his run for the seat.    And later, a high stakes legal battle over Bergen County’s Blue laws could have major implications for retailers in North Jersey.