Race a factor for the many NJ kids living with undiagnosed autism
A new report shows a surprising disparity in the number of kids who display the criteria for autism spectrum disorder, but have no diagnosis.
Joanna Gagis joins the NJTV News team as a Producer/Correspondent. Prior to joining NJTV, Joanna helped develop and launch the lifestyle show “Life & Living with Joanna Gagis,” an in-depth interview series featuring New Jersey entrepreneurs and philanthropists, great garden state destinations, and segments highlighting New Jersey’s culture – from fashion to cuisine. “Life & Living” aired on NJTV and FiOS1. She was Vice President of Programming for the Caucus Educational Corporation and Executive Producer of such Emmy Award-winning series as “Caucus: New Jersey,” “One-on-One with Steve Adubato” and “State of Affairs with Steve Adubato,” where she covered NJ politics, education, the economy, social and family issues, and interviews with well-known media and tv personalities.
Joanna regularly moderates corporate and non-profit forums and events that educate the public on important issues of the day. She serves on the board of a non-profit organization in Paterson called Oasis, A Haven for Women & Children, which helps families rise out of poverty. She is a member of Enterprising Women of New Jersey, a senior-level executive women’s organization. And her most important job by far is being a mom to her two young children.
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In Paterson, rethinking the concept of what makes a high school
In Paterson, officials are tackling so-called barrier to education by expanding a federally-funded program, that’s shown some success among younger pupils, to its JFK High School.
EPA takes aim at heavy trucking emissions in new initiative
The Environmental Protection Agency is rolling out the first steps of the Cleaner Trucks Initiative.
Could the US reach 100% clean energy by 2050?
Several state leaders, including first lady Tammy Murphy, joined Rep. Frank Pallone Friday to announce his CLEAN Future Act.
Conference focuses on housing insecurity among senior citizens
It’s been called the “Senior Tsunami,” an impending demographic wave in the form of an aging population that planners and policy experts say New Jersey’s communities are not prepared to ...
With Christie on hand, Supreme Court hears case of Bridgegate defendants
A story that began with traffic cones at the George Washington Bridge in 2013 opened another chapter Tuesday as the Supreme Court took up the appeal brought by two former associates of Chris Christie ...
Bill on governor’s desk would preserve fertility for patients in need of chemotherapy
A bill awaiting the governor's signature would require insurance companies to cover fertility preservation treatments in patients who have to undergo harsh treatments like radiation and chemotherapy ...
To get more electric vehicles on the road, bill works to remove obstacles
Financial incentives and more charging stations are part of the bill to inspire more electric vehicle purchases.
New law promises relief from annoying robocalls
A new federal law is offering hope for those besieged by solicitation and scam phone calls.
From vaping to vaccinations, the top health stories of 2019
We take a look back at the biggest health stories in New Jersey in 2019 -- from vaccinations, to vaping and the opioid epidemic.
FoodBank CEO discusses impact of SNAP cuts in New Jersey
Carlos Rodriquez, who runs the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, talks about the impact of cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in New Jersey.
Nursing students leave the classroom and gain real world EMS experience
As part of the curriculum in the nursing program at Thomas Edison State University, nursing students get out of the classroom and spend time working with Trenton's EMS and Fire Department.
Report spotlights a grim corner of sobering student debt crisis
More debt, lower graduation rates and higher student loan default rates. That’s the reality for many students who choose for-profit colleges and universities to prepare for their careers, according ...
A look at the holiday decorations inside the governor’s mansion
This year’s décor features the handiwork of 9 different New Jersey garden clubs that vied for the ability to decorate a room.
Trenton summit highlights how suicide prevention starts with conversation
In New Jersey, 795 people take their own lives each year and, according to a panel in Trenton, that's only a fifth of those who try.
