NJ Spotlight News March 16, 2026

Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, Heights University Hospital in Jersey City has officially shut its doors – despite last-ditch efforts from the community to keep it open. The embattled hospital  shuttered on Saturday, closing its emergency department  - for real this time.   Plus, is your commute back on track? We talk to the head of NJ Transit now that the new Portal North Bridge is officially open and operating.   Also, how much aid is your school district getting? Senate Education Chair Vin Gopal joins us to talk about school funding and calls for reform.    And, while the state grapples with the formula, some property taxes in New Jersey are hitting record highs, but it might depend on where you live. We’ll break down the numbers.