Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … UNDER STAFFED …new reports that Newark Airport had just 3 air traffic controllers on duty last night … as federal officials look to cut service to the major airline hub; Plus, The President puts his thumb on the scale in New Jersey’s Governor’s race endorsing Jack Ciattarelli as the democrats look to distance themselves from the pack; Also, after holding out for nearly 600 day… a North Jersey community rejoices following the release of Edan Alexander; And, a NEW stand-alone cancer hospital ushers in a NEW level of care for New Jerseyans.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … Tenafly native Edan Alexander has been released after 584 days in captivity… he was the last surviving US hostage being held by Hamas; Plus, more flight delays and cancellations at Newark Airport over the weekend. The third ground stop due to technical issues in two weeks… as transportation officials say it could take months to update the failing infrastructure; Also, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is set to appear in court this week after being arrested outside an ICE facility on Friday for allegedly trespassing; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, TONIGHT our conversation with the Democratic Gubernatorial candidates, moderated by WNYC Radio’s morning edition host Michael Hill & our anchor Briana Vannozzi.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ... Is it safe to fly? Air traffic control once again lost communication with pilots at Newark airport for 90 seconds … while federal officials pledge to update the nation’s aviation infrastructure; Plus, a chaotic scene as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested while protesting with members of congress outside Delaney Hall; Also, BRACING FOR A STRIKE as tensions continue between NJ TRANSIT and its train engineers union…making no progress in their negotiations; And, ahead of us sitting down with the democratic candidates for governor on Monday, we continue looking at each of the candidates and their campaign priorities…tonight the mayors…Steve Fulop and Ras Baraka.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News…TAKING ON TRUMP, Attorney General Matt Platkin earns a small victory against the President … just one from his long list of federal lawsuits restoring roughly $1 billion in aid for schools nationwide; Plus, NJ DECIDES 2025, our conversation with the Republican Gubernatorial candidates, moderated by WNYC Radio’s morning host Michael Hill & Senior political correspondent David Cruz; Also, county clerks respond to interim US Attorney Alina Habba’s “Election Integrity Task Force” targeting voter fraud; Also, it’s REAL ID DAY, the first day that travellers will need a real ID or passport to fly domestically….this on day NINE of chaos at Newark airport due to flight delays and cancellations.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News… As engineer contract negotiations stall…NJ Transit officials go on offense warning of severe service disruptions ahead of a possible May 16th strike… Plus, day eight of flight delays and cancellations leaving passengers frustrated and stranded at Newark Airport … Also, a predawn rally outside Delaney Hall …. Mayor Ras Baraka and immigration advocates protest ICE’s “unlawful” detention of immigrants at the Newark facility; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, we’re profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of Wednesday night’s GOP Gubernatorial Conversation. Tonight, longtime radio personality Bill Spadea.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News ... ICE confirms Delaney Hall is officially open to process and detain arrested immigrants, despite legal challenges from Newark’s Mayor… Plus, more flight cancellations and delays at Newark Airport, staffing shortages causing major airlines to cut back on flights; Also, UNDER THE DOME, transportation leaders in the hot seat in Trenton pushing for more funding as NJ Transit faces a looming engineer strike; And, NJ DECIDES 2025, we’re profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of Wednesday night’s GOP Gubernatorial Conversation. Tonight, former assemblyman Jack Cittarelli.

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News … MORE TRUMP FUNDING CUTS… New Jersey’s Attorney General Matt Platkin joins a multi-state coalition pushing back against the Trump administration’s cuts to Title X grants; Plus, CASHING IN…a legal scam that left nursing home residents starving while lining the pockets of its owners; Also, NJ DECIDES 2025, we’re profiling each of the Republican candidates ahead of next week’s GOP Gubernatorial Conversation . Today, a look at Senator Jon Bramnick; And, LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION… New Jersey celebrates the growth of its film and TV industry at the inaugural NJ Film Expo… setting the stage to become the Hollywood of the East.