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NJ PBS (known as NJTV prior to 2021) is a public television network serving the U.S. state of New Jersey. The network is owned by the New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority (NJPBA), an agency of the New Jersey state government which owns the licenses for all but one of the PBS member stations licensed in the state. NJPBA outsources the network's operations to Public Media NJ, a wholly owned subsidiary of New York City–based The WNET Group (formerly known as the Educational Broadcasting Corporation and later as WNET.org), the parent company of Newark, New Jersey–licensed WNET (channel 13) and Garden City, New York–licensed WLIW (channel 21). In addition to PBS programming, NJ PBS airs shows distributed by American Public Television (APT); the network also produces and broadcasts its own programs, mostly related to issues in New Jersey. NJ PBS' operations are based in Englewood, New Jersey. Its anchor studio is located at Gateway Center in Newark. Master control and some internal operations are based at WNET's studios in the Worldwide Plaza complex in Midtown Manhattan. Source
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Search ArticlesAuthor Thomas Jason Anderson examines political corruption | One-on-One
Steve Adubato sits down with Thomas Jason Anderson, Co-Author of Gold Bar Bob, to discuss former U.S. Senator Robert Menendez’s abuse of political power and emphasize the importance of addressing government corruption. S2026 E2911 | 0:27:29 | AIRED: 2/28/2026 | One-on-One discusses compelling, real life stories and features political leaders, CEOs, television personalities, professors, artists and educational innovators who each share their experiences and accomplishments.
Live Broadcast: Inauguration Governor Mikie Sherrill
January 20, 2026 Watch the live broadcast of the inauguration Governor Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m. with NJ Spotlight News Special Coverage: Inauguration Governor Mikie Sherrill, on broadcast and livestream at NJPBS.org/live. The inauguration of Mikie Sherrill into the office of Governor of New Jersey will also livestream on the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel (also livestreaming, above).
Live: Gov. Phil Murphy's State of the State Address
Live: Gov. Phil Murphy’s State of the State Address On Tuesday, January 13 at 3 p.m., NJ Spotlight News will provide live coverage of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s last State of the State Address on NJ PBS, njpbs.org/live, and the NJ Spotlight News YouTube channel (also streaming, above).
NJ PBS Launches New “Painting Community” Segment Showcasing Public Art in Asbury Park
Digital short films explore how art sparks conversation and builds community NEWARK, NJ – November 19, 2025 – NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public media network, has released the second installment of its Painting Community digital series, a multiplatform initiative celebrating public art across the Garden State. Produced by NJ Spotlight News, Painting Community features short documentaries highlighting artists and the stories behind their work.
NJ PBS’s Newsroom, NJ Spotlight News, Offers Comprehensive, Multiplatform Election Night Coverage on November 4
Online coverage at NJSpotlightNews.org; Live broadcast updates at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m., then full coverage starting at 10 p.m. with NJ Spotlight News Anchor Briana Vannozzi on NJ PBS October 30, 2025 – NEWARK, NJ – NJ PBS’s newsroom, NJ Spotlight News, will broadcast and stream extensive live election night coverage on Tuesday, November 4 on NJ PBS (check local listings) and the NJ Spotlight News YouTube Channel.
The WNET Group Statement Regarding David Cruz Separation
David Cruz, a senior political correspondent for NJ PBS and NJ Spotlight News, has been terminated from the organization following his participation at an October 17, 2025 meeting of the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. Cruz was not assigned to cover the meeting and testified without the knowledge or authorization of NJ PBS or NJ Spotlight News, in violation of company policy and journalistic standards requiring impartiality.
NJ PBS Pressroom
Digital short films show how art creates conversation and a community October 15, 2025 – NEWARK, NJ – NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public media network, announced the launch of the Painting Community digital series this week, a special multiplatform initiative rooted in public art across the Garden State. Watch a preview here. Produced by the network’s newsroom, NJ Spotlight News, Painting Community features short documentaries in which artists tell the stories behind their public art projects.
Statement on Termination of State Contract/NJ PBS Operations
Fourteen years ago, The WNET Group entered into an agreement with the state of New Jersey to operate its public television network after Governor Christie and the legislature determined that the State should no longer be in the television business. Since then, WNET has rebranded the network as NJ PBS and produced New Jersey–focused news and programming that address important issues and showcase the state’s diverse communities.
New Seasons of "Chat Box with David Cruz" and "Reporters Roundtable" Begin This Week on YouTube and NJ PBS - NJ PBS Pressroom
Reporters Roundtable now featured on Friday editions of NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi; Both series have multiplatform presence September 18, 2025 – NEWARK, NJ – Chat Box with David Cruz and Reporters Roundtable, public affairs series produced by NJ PBS, New Jersey’s public media network, will premiere new seasons this week. Chat Box is moderated by NJ Spotlight News Sr. Political Correspondent David Cruz.