Alan Steinberg, Region 2 EPA director under President George W. Bush, talks about why he thinks Gov. Murphy is not doing enough to help citizens of Newark amid the lead water crisis.

Sean Sullivan, of the Star-Ledger/NJ Advance Media, explains legislation proposed by Senate President Sweeney that would crack down on people lying to legislators or avoiding testimony.

And Rosemary Becchi, candidate for the Republican nomination for congressional District 7, is challenging state Sen. Tom Kean Jr.

Today's evening topics: Newark residents sound off on Lead Service Line Replacement Program. And Newark Mayor Ras Baraka discusses how he's handling the lead water crisis on a personal level.

Gloria Gaynor shares the fascinating story behind her iconic song "I Will Survive," which hit No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart 40 years ago this year. Gaynor also gives the background behind her new gospel album, "Testimony.” The wide-ranging conversation for News 12’s On The Scene explores deeper topics like faith, marriage and divorce.

You may not know the name Bob Gruen, but chances are you've seen his photographs. Gruen was John Lennon's personal photographer and even shot the iconic photo of Lennon in his New York City shirt. News 12's John Bathke caught up with Gruen at the Morris Museum in Morristown, New Jersey, where Gruen is having the first-ever museum exhibit of his photographs. Gruen and Bathke discuss rock music, photography, Gruen's start photographing Tina Turner and his time with John Lennon.

Today's trending topics:

Newark water update.

Bayonne ferry agreement.

Weekend Jersey Buzz.

New safety measures taken at Jersey City's Lincoln Park after a brutal murder. And police arrest a co-worker in the murder of a Plainsboro woman.

Today's trending topics:

Newark water crisis update.

Englewood crash corner.

New Jersey XFL team.

Today's evening topics: New Jersey representatives tour an ICE detention facility in Elizabeth. The latest on the ongoing Newark water crisis. And parents demand a Toms River school official resign over offensive comments.

August 21, 2019 morning news brief

Today's trending topics:

Newark water issues.

Jersey City blue lights.

Elmora troopers play on.

Today's evening topics: Authorities release 911 calls related to a shooting involving a Newark police officer accused of killing his wife. A pet snake is found at Newark Liberty airport. And New Jersey is considered to be the fifth least-friendly state in the U.S.