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Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial
Sen. Robert Menendez rested his case Wednesday without taking the witness stand in his second corruption trial since 2017. The post Sen. Menendez rests his defense in federal bribery trial appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
Exciting News For Real Housewives Of New Jersey Fans
If you watch the Real Housewives of New Jersey you’re sure to know this famous husband who’s been on the show for years, but what you may not know is that he also does standup comedy and he’ll be performing in New Jersey this summer. Real Housewives...
Schools struggle with staff shortages, from bus drivers to nurses
NEW YORK (WRGB) — A crisis in the classroom special, as we look at staff shortages facing schools. Districts, working hard to hire open positions - from bus drivers to school nurses ahead of the fall. For years, we've been highlighting the challenges facing our local schools. Many of...
Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
Free Pool Access at State Parks All Summer Long!
Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated a statewide campaign aimed at encouraging New Yorkers to embrace outdoor activities and recreation this summer. As part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative, she announced free admission to several New York State Park pools, alongside other initiatives promoting health and wellness.
Area Elks and Girls Scouts Send Care Packages to NJ Troops stationed overseas
Area Elks Club members recently teamed up with Girl Scouts from New Providence and Chatham at the Stirling Elks Lodge to assemble and mail 22 care packages packed with cookies and “Thank You” cards to troops from NJ who are currently deployed overseas. They were joined by Air...
NJ Spotlight News: July 3, 2024
We bring you what’s relevant and important in New Jersey news, along with our insight. Watch as the NJ Spotlight News team breaks down today’s top stories. Menendez defense rests case without senator testifying. Closing arguments could begin as early as Tuesday. Candidates to succeed Payne line up...
Stevens Institute of Technology applauds $7.5M allocation from state budget
The Stevens Institute of Technology is applauding their $7.5 million allocation from the 2024-2025 New Jersey budget, expressing excitement about improving their computer science and their artificial intelligence programs. This state funding is broken down into two parts: $5.75 million for the university and $1.75 million for their artificial intelligence...
Get Ready For Free Slurpee Day In New Jersey
This super popular convenience store is turning 97!. The one that keeps you cool and refreshed during these hot summer months here in New Jersey. 7-Eleven will soon celebrate its 97th anniversary!. Wow, 97 years it's been around and you can join in on the big celebration by stopping by...
NJ’s athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will kick off in Paris at the end of this month, and New Jersey will be well-represented in a number of the Games’ events. NJ Spotlight News spoke with NJ Advance Media sports columnist Steve Politi about some of the Jersey highlights. “I think most...
N.J. judge drunkenly kissed women at party, made ‘vulgar’ posts online, state claims
A longtime municipal court judge has been charged with ethics violations for inappropriately touching three women at a holiday party last year while he was intoxicated, a state judicial committee announced Wednesday. Richard Obuch is also accused of commenting on sexual social media posts on X (formerly Twitter) and posting...
5 New Jersey Beaches Are Under A Warning For Contaminated Waters
We're getting ready to head into one of the busiest weekends at the Jersey Shore, and it's been revealed that at least 5 New Jersey beaches are under warnings for excess bacteria. It's never something you want to see on the news and the reason for the contamination really stinks.
Money issues may sink proposed New Jersey branch of acclaimed Paris museum. Mayor blames politics
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey officials say financial concerns spurred state lawmakers to rescind $24 million in funding for a planned outpost of Paris’ acclaimed Pompidou Center in Jersey City. But the city’s mayor said he believes his deteriorating relationship with Gov. Phil Murphy led to the decision.
3 More Winning Lottery Tickets Were Sold In New Jersey
Buy a huge house? Go on extravagant vacations? Retire?. I'd pay off my house, student loans, and my wife's car and then put the rest in the bank and let it work for me while continuing to work at 105.7 The Hawk. It may not be the craziest thing to...
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