Tonight on NJ Spotlight News, James Solomon will be the Mayor of New Jersey’s second largest city after winning a landslide victory over his opponent, former governor Jim McGreevey. Meanwhile - just to the north in Hudson County, another city is getting a new Mayor. Emily Jabbour eked out a win over fellow city council member Michael Russo.

Plus, after a federal appeals court ruled that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as the US Attorney for the district of New Jersey, what happens to cases tried during her tenure?

Also, family leave, hear how some lawmakers are trying to expand access while some businesses are pushing back.

And, we talk with tennis star and Jersey native Amanda Anismova about her stellar year and what’s next.