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Rittenhouse verdict reverberates in NJ
Clip: 11/22/2021 | 4m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
Amol Sinha of ACLU-NJ discusses acquittal of Wisconsin teen who shot and killed two men
The acquittal last week of Kyle Rittenhouse -- who shot and killed two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin during civil unrest last year -- sparked widespread protests. In NJ, the acquittal is raising concerns about the quest for criminal and social justice reform in the state. Advocates worry about the precedent set by the verdict and what it means for New Jersey’s legislative and community efforts.
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Rittenhouse verdict reverberates in NJ
Clip: 11/22/2021 | 4m 3sVideo has Closed Captions
The acquittal last week of Kyle Rittenhouse -- who shot and killed two people in Kenosha, Wisconsin during civil unrest last year -- sparked widespread protests. In NJ, the acquittal is raising concerns about the quest for criminal and social justice reform in the state. Advocates worry about the precedent set by the verdict and what it means for New Jersey’s legislative and community efforts.
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Advocates push to improve Paulsboro water
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Clip: 11/22/2021 | 4m 32s | Rutgers team is leading a study in Paulsboro of effects of ‘forever chemicals’ on humans (4m 32s)
Business Report: No Port Authority toll hikes
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Clip: 11/22/2021 | 3m 9s | $7.9 billion budget does not include any toll hikes or increases in PATH fares (3m 9s)
Dems laud ‘Build Back Better.’ Bill faces tough Senate test
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Clip: 11/22/2021 | 3m 44s | Sen. Bob. Menendez: ‘The essence of the bill I believe will stay’ (3m 44s)
Mixed results for in-school COVID-19 vaccinations
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Clip: 11/22/2021 | 4m 54s | Gov. Murphy says removal of school-mask mandate will depend on upping vaccination rates (4m 54s)
NJ county urging hepatitis A vaccine after possible exposure
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Clip: 11/22/2021 | 44s | Starbucks employee tested positive. No evidence of food safety violations. (44s)
A Thanksgiving hand to those in need
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Clip: 11/22/2021 | 52s | NBA player Louis King helped arrange a food-and-coat giveaway in Jersey City (52s)
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