NJ Spotlight News
An update to NJ PBS operations
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WNET will no longer operate NJ PBS after June 2026
In a statement Tuesday, WNET announced, "Regrettably, we were not able to reach an agreement with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority to continue beyond June 2026." Until that time, NJ PBS — and NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi — will remain on the air.
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NJ Spotlight News is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS
NJ Spotlight News
An update to NJ PBS operations
Clip: 9/23/2025 | 1m 21sVideo has Closed Captions
In a statement Tuesday, WNET announced, "Regrettably, we were not able to reach an agreement with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority to continue beyond June 2026." Until that time, NJ PBS — and NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi — will remain on the air.
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For the past 14 years, this station has been managed and operated by WNET, Channel 13 in New York.
Now, the station itself is licensed by the state of New Jersey, and today, WNET announced, quote, "Regrettably, we were not able to reach an agreement "with the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority "to continue beyond June 2026."
Until that time, NJPBS and this newscast will remain on the air.
After June 2026, this program will continue to be produced and will air on 13, its digital platforms, and will be made available to other outlets interested in carrying it.
We're not going away.
And while WNET will no longer operate the station after June 2026, it is eager to work with a New Jersey-based institution interested in shaping its future.
Of course, we will keep you updated every step of the way.
For now, I'm Brianna Vannozzi.
For the entire hardworking team at NJ Spotlight News, thanks for being with us.
We'll see you right back here tomorrow.
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