Are vaping’s smoking cessation benefits worth the possible risks to children?
An NJ Spotlight forum Friday focused on the state's vaping epidemic, proposed bills to ban vape products, and featured speakers on both sides of the issue.
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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State’s formerly incarcerated share the challenges of reentering society
Two state senators are sponsoring a bill that would provide Medicaid coverage to help individuals stay on their needed medications when they leave prison.
Was cyberattack an act of war? Merck battles insurers in lawsuit over liability
Merck takes its insurers to court, Inspira Health enters a partnership with Royal Phillips and a beloved NJ diner makes its return. Joanna Gagis has the day's business stories.
World AIDS Day is a time to take stock, more than three decades on
This weekend, marked World AIDS Day, and some of those involved in the care of people who are HIV-positive observed the occasion Monday.
Hailing from Kearny to Killarney, shoppers lines up for Black Friday deals
In search of the perfect deal, crowds came to stores across New Jersey in waves Friday -- and not all shoppers hailed from the Greater New York City area.
Consumers came from other countries, ...
HomeFront helps at-risk families have a fulfilling Thanksgiving
HomeFront, a nonprofit that helps homeless clients, is providing baskets of provisions for Thanksgiving so families can have a full meal.
Hudson River Tunnel celebrates 109th birthday, Gateway Program renews call for repairs
Correspondent Joanna Gagis has today's top New Jersey business headlines.
For Paterson school officials, a continuation of deep financial woes
As they await word from Trenton on their plea for financial help, leaders of Paterson public schools say they once again are trying to stretch a budget already so thin that class sizes for most ...
Coordinating care for medically complex autism patients
A program called the Autism Think Tank is bringing together the medical team for children with autism.
Is New Jersey doing enough to support its LGBTQ community?
Politics were at the forefront of New Jersey's Transgender Day of Remembrance as audience members cheered recommendations released by Gov. Phil Murphy from the Transgender Equality Task Force.
Could vaping products be coating users’ lungs in plastic?
Professor Kimberlee Moran is researching the link between vaping products and lung illness by studying the chemicals found in both new and used vaping cartridges.
Presidential hopefuls introduce joint plan to lower prescription drug costs
A plan from Sens. Cory Booker, Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders aims to lower prescription drug prices in the United States.
Legislature debates how to keep e-cigarettes out of kids’ hands
Several bills were put forward limiting the sale of vaping products after a task force convened by Gov. Phil Murphy looked into the state’s role in reducing e-cigarette use, especially among young ...
Despite low screening rates, lung cancer survival rates on the rise in NJ
New Jersey is claiming bragging rights for its current lung cancer survival rate.
Has New Jersey been following through on its diversity initiatives?
A joint committee assessed the Murphy administration's progress in supporting minority and women-owned businesses.
