NJ slowly making progress in increasing number of electric vehicles on the road
Of the roughly 6.3 million vehicles in New Jersey, less than 1 percent are electric or hybrid.
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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Addressing health disparities through community outreach
The United Way program trains peer leaders to go out into the community and educate people about their health.
Testimony on school funding continues to dominate budget hearings
Of the over 100 people who testified at Monday's Assembly Budget hearing, the majority focused on school funding.
Experts discuss strategies for companies to protect against cyber breaches
New strategies to protect yourself from data breaches. That was the topic up for discussion at a cyber security symposium hosted Friday at William Paterson University.
Environmental groups maintain momentum preserving Delaware River
Members from a four-state coalition of environmental NGOs convened in Trenton to celebrate a big win for the Delaware River.
Wi-Fi kiosks heading to Newark, furthering city’s tech rep
Newark is growing its reputation as a tech hub.
School founded during civil rights era continues its legacy
In 1967 protests erupted in the streets of Newark and less than a year later, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. That period of social unrest inspired the creation of the ...
April snow showers bring travel delays, rough road conditions
Yes, it’s April, but the snow keeps on coming. Some districts announced school delayed openings and closures, and people in areas like Morris County woke up to more than seven inches of snow.
DEP answers questions about rejoining RGGI
The room at the DEP headquarters in Trenton was packed with people who had questions about how New Jersey will re-enter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, otherwise known as RGGI.
What is the future of charter schools in New Jersey?
The current administration's stance on charter schools seems unclear in contrast with Christie's rapid expansion approach.
Women and minority-owned businesses attend Terminal One outreach forum
Minority and women-owned business attended a forum where contracting opportunities were discussed in the development of Newark Airport's new Terminal One.
‘Breakfast After the Bell’ program helps feed kids in Paterson
Because of programs like Breakfast After the Bell, the Department of Agriculture says the number of students having breakfast at school in Paterson has increased.
Airport workers to receive incremental raise to $19 an hour by 2023
The Port Authority board approved a proposal to gradually increase the minimum wage for all workers at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark to $19 an hour by 2023.
Program gives failing Camden students a second chance
In the Camelot program, a student with zero credits can graduate in two and a half years because of an accelerated program.
Focus of women and gender conference is past informing future
Speakers highlighted parallels between our past and our present and how they will affect the future of women's issues.
