NJ Spotlight News April 26, 2023

Tonight, on NJ Spotlight News New Jersey’s largest city has a new way to go after gun violence. Newark is launching a detailed strategy for its Office of Violence Prevention and Trauma Recovery. By shifting resources to community groups and the people they serve ;Buried beneath President Biden’s re-election announcement Tuesday— were any White House dreams for Governor Murphy and US Senator Cory Booker. The two top democrats endorsed the President just minutes after he launched his campaign video. Touting Biden’s track record and successes; In Perth Amboy— the future and past are colliding. A push to explore a historical site once home to the first Black man to vote in the U.S. is at a standstill. Because the land is now owned by the well-known and ultra wealthy Kushner development company, yes, that Kushner; And what a month for Jersey City native Danny Hurley. The UConn men’s head basketball coach is still riding the high of leading his team to a national title in the NCAA tournament. His love for the city that raised him was on full display throughout the tournament… And especially Tuesday night when he received a key to Jersey City.