NJ voters will decide fate of $500 million for school projects
Voters will have to decide whether to approve half a billion dollars in new debt for a broad range of educational priorities.
Leah Mishkin is a multimedia journalist who received a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism at Emerson College. She completed her Masters in Criminal Justice from Boston University.
Leah was raised in New York City but holds dual citizenship from the United States and Belgium. She is fluent in French. Her passion is meeting new people and telling their stories.
Leah reported for News 12 Long Island for two years and most recently anchored for the channel in Connecticut. She was also a reporter for WBTW the CBS affiliate in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. And she worked as an Associate Producer and Website Producer for WCTV the CBS affiliate in Tallahassee, Florida.
Leah covered the aftermath of Hurricane Isaac. She has also extensively covered the ten-year anniversary of 9/11, a family whose son was killed as a result of PTSD from the Iraq war, and ongoing coverage of the Occupy Boston movement. She has done in-depth story coverage of the Middle East conflict, while studying at a Communication school in Israel.
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Key players in solar discuss the future of the industry
The Board of Public Utilities held a hearing to allow stakeholders to voice concerns of what the transition of the solar market may mean to them and others in the state.
‘Tis the season for an increase in deer crashes, says AAA
New numbers from AAA show there were over 4,000 crashes in the state involving deer just in a three-month span.
Murphy touts revitalized film tax credit program
But critics of the tax incentive program say the benefits won’t outweigh the costs.
Dancer with rare condition and her instructor inspire people one dance at a time
Lauren Arena pursued her passion for dancing in spite of a rare condition that limits her mobility.
Another gas tax hike — and some new taxes, too
The Treasury says the e-cigarette tax will generate about $17 million for the state and the transient accommodations tax on short term online rentals is estimated to raise $15 million. The state will ...
Gateway Program announces financial adviser as funding hangs in uncertainty
The Gateway Program Development Corporation announced the auditing firm Ernst & Young as the financial adviser for the Gateway Project. However, federal funding, which can make or break the ...
Medical school and county announce medical examiner office partnership
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the Bergen County Medical Examiner's Office announced an innovative partnership to address problems of the beleaguered institution.
NJ Hall of Fame finds a new home at the American Dream complex
The New Jersey Hall of Fame, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, has used a mobile museum as its home. It'll find a permanent home in the American Dream retail and entertainment complex, ...
‘Anytown’ is a touring musical with a mission
Guided by real life stories, "Anytown" hopes to educate young people about the impact opioid abuse is having on their communities.
Assembly committee puts state’s foreclosure process under a microscope
The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee held a hearing to receive feedback on how to make the state's complex and cumbersome foreclosure process easier for residents to navigate.
How does a pepper travel from the farm to your plate?
From greenhouse, to field, to distributor, to supermarket -- see the work that goes into getting green and red peppers grown in South Jersey from farm to table.
Learn how to make this delicious French dish with Jersey produce
Piperade is a French side dish that is perfect to make with Jersey fresh produce.
Undercover operation results in arrest of 24 alleged child predators
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal announced the arrest of 24 men as a result of an undercover sting called Operation Open House. According to the Attorney General's Office, the men were caught ...
Study shows millennials may not be fleeing Jersey after all
Rutgers researchers concluded that millennials have been leaving the state at a steady rate for more than 30 years.
