NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi

On this edition of NJ Spotlight News, anchor Joanna Gagis looks at the latest news from Washington, including a proposal to fund the conflict in Iran, with NJ Spotlight News Washington, D.C. correspondent Ben Hulac. Later, summer fun can also mean summer food insecurity for some families - we talk with Terry Connolly of nourish.NJ about what her organization is doing to keep kids and families fed during these warmer months. We also bring you the latest on New Jersey’s automatic voter registration error and talk with State senator Kristin Corrado about the Republicans calls to overhaul New Jersey’s voting registration process.

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.

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. 

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?

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, ahead of President Trump’s address to the nation tonight, we look at a New Jersey law that advocates say will protect voting rights.

Plus, we hear from a small business fighting back after being forced to close their doors after their permit was abruptly rescinded.

And Stevie Van Zandt - the Musician and E Street Band member joins us to talk about celebrating America’s 250th with music.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, everyone is talking about it - cyclospora - we’ll tell you all you need to know about the parasitic intestinal illness that’s ruining summer for some people.

Plus, World Cup fever - we’ve got one of the final teams staying in New Jersey, we’ll tell you who it is. And look all the teams that’ve come through and how one social media influencer helped put the Garden State on the global stage.

And, imagine being able to take an entire snapshot of the universe. We’ll talk with one Rutgers astrophysicist joining the effort to map the cosmos.

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, New Jerseyans are seeing their gas prices rise again - we look at the escalating conflict between the US and Iran and what it means when you go to fill the tank.

Also, another heatwave is hitting the state this week. What do the rising temperatures mean for those who are homeless? 

And, when the heat rolls in, many New Jerseyans head to the beach. So which one should you go to?