Firefighters undergo urban search and rescue training
Firefighters from Newark Fire Division and greater area learn to lift and move concrete and other large objects to free victims trapped inside and beneath massive debris.
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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Posts by: Leah Mishkin
Codey reveals proposals to combat teen suicide
Dick Codey and the mothers of teens who killed themselves advocate for ways to reduce the suicide rate among the state's youth.
Groups convene to discuss senior housing and transportation issues
NJ Senior Council led a special program to discuss the two biggest issues facing seniors in the state: housing and transportation.
Students 2 Science sees untapped potential in Newark schools
These Newark eighth graders have careers in STEM fields on their radar after their first encounter with a professional lab.
Menendez responds to Senate Ethics Committee rebuke
At a news conference on legislation meant to lower the cost of prescription drugs, Sen. Bob Menendez responded to last week's harsh rebuke from the Senate Ethics Committee.
Montclair’s long history as a commuter haven
The town of Montclair owes its existence to the railroad. In order to have its own line, Montclair seceded from Bloomfield. The rest is history.
Stevens Institute students design device to help a family
Their device was on display, along with roughly 140 other capstone projects, at Stevens' annual Innovation Expo.
Subaru of America unveils new Camden HQ
Subaru of America is the latest major company to choose the City of Camden as its home.
NJ hospitals slip in safety rankings
In the latest hospital safety report, the state fell from 11th to 17th nationwide. Twenty-two hospitals received an 'A' grade and one hospital received an 'F'.
NJ first lady visits green elementary school in honor of Earth Week
The school says its efforts helped cut energy consumption by 40 percent and utility costs by $20,000 in the 2015 to 2016 fiscal year.
Fort Monmouth poised for second life as a tech hub
The goal is to create amenities like housing, restaurants, and retail to support the tech workers and companies.
New Girl Scouts Heart of NJ CEO talks mission
The first African-American CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of NJ discusses new organizational direction and goals.
If coins could talk: History as told by ancient Roman currency
The Ernst Badian Collection gives insight to Roman history, as well as the evolution of currency.
April downpours make for a messy Monday commute
Flooding across the state required some stranded motorists to be rescued from their cars.
William Paterson prepares to bowl over the competition
William Paterson will be competing against Division I schools at the national competition being held in Nebraska.
