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New Jersey schools are actually among the most racially segregated in the nation. It has even been at the center of a lawsuit against the state! For nearly 10 years, the FDU Poll has been surveying the issue and found that residents do not see a problem. But their new poll may change that. The panel breaks it all down - Republican Strategist Jeanette Hoffman; Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill; Peter Woolley – Founding Director of the School of Public and Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University; and Daysi Calavia-Robertson - Columnist of NJ.com.

Governor Sherrill signs the John R. Lewis Voter Empowerment Act in New Jersey to strengthen voting rights in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana V. Callais. The panel breaks it all down - Republican Strategist Jeanette Hoffman; Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill; Peter Woolley – Founding Director of the School of Public and Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University; and Daysi Calavia-Robertson - Columnist of NJ.com.

Governor Sherrill announces a DMV software error put thousands of non-citizens on voter rolls in New Jersey, with nearly 400 of them casting ballots! Governor Sherrill is saying it is keeping in line with her promise to show transparency! But is it also fueling Republican outcry over voter fraud, including President Trump himself who has been pushing for his voter election legislation!  The panel breaks it all down - republican Strategist Jeanette Hoffman; Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill; Peter Woolley – Founding Director of the School of Public and Global Affairs at Fairleigh Dickinson University; and Daysi Calavia-Robertson - Columnist of NJ.com.

In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella about the city's new pied-à-terre tax, as well as his push for nonpartisan primary elections. Also, a conversation with State Assemblyman Tony Simone about regulations concerning ICE.

A boy is shot and killed while riding his bike. A man is accused of shooting and killing two relatives. And a mother and grandmother face murder charges after a teen dies of starvation. FOX 5 NY brings you the shocking crimes of the week from across the New York City area. 

Global events bring lots of excitement. We just saw it firsthand here in our area with the World Cup! But the immense, international crowds also lead to an increased risk of human trafficking. It is why advocacy groups here in New Jersey were out, front and center, in an all-out effort to block it and raise awareness about the issue! Gina Cavallo, Survivor Leader and Vice-President of the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking, talks about the issue.

Getting by or getting ahead? How satisfied are you with your life? Is America the greatest country? New Yorkers had this to say…and spoke up on so much more!

In this episode of Politics Unusual, FOX 5 NY's political reporter Morgan McKay speaks with New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin about how the city is handling Legionnaires' disease, as well as whether horse carriages should be banned from Central Park. Also, a conversation with New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim about introducing the MediKids Act.

Arson caught on camera. A double stabbing on the Upper West Side. And a crash leads to a meat cleaver attack. FOX 5 NY's Dan Bowens brings you the shocking and scary crimes making headlines in the New York City area. 

We grade the state and NJ Transit on how they handled the event! The panel including Republican Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia; Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill; Dan Cassino – Executive Director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll; and Jelani Gibson - Politics Reporter for NJ.com discuss the topics.

Continuing controversy over ICE! More protests outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center in the aftermath of another killing by agents, this time in Maine! And a proposed detention center in Roxbury again comes to the forefront and reignites a debate in the 7th Congressional District, home to a widely contested mid-term election race for incumbent Tom Kean, Jr. who is just returning to Congress after revealing treatment for depression! The panel including Republican Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia; Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill; Dan Cassino – Executive Director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll; and Jelani Gibson - Politics Reporter for NJ.com discuss the topics.

Governor Mikie Sherrill signs legislation ordering the state’s energy regulators to begin procuring at least one new nuclear power plant to meet rising energy demand over the next decade. But critics say subsidies required to fund the project could lead to a hike in energy costs for ratepayers. The panel including Republican Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia; Democratic Strategist Brendan Gill; Dan Cassino – Executive Director of the Fairleigh Dickinson University Poll; and Jelani Gibson - Politics Reporter for NJ.com discuss the topics.