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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday November 08, 2020 ( 46 items )  

Bergen A.D. Named to National Diversity Committee
PARAMUS, New Jersey, Nov. 3 (TNSPer) -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: Bergen Community College Managing Director of Athletics Jorge Hernandez recently earned an appointment to the National Junior College Athletic Association's equity, diversity and inclusion council - racial equality subcommittee. "The College is extremely proud to have Jorge Hernandez named to such an important committee that supports racial equality for all students," Bergen Community College In  more

Bergen Selects New Board Chair, Officers
PARAMUS, New Jersey, Nov. 6 (TNSPer) -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: During its annual reorganization meeting Nov. 4, the Bergen Community College board of trustees unanimously approved its officers for this year. The board selected longtime member Dorothy Leung Blakeslee as chair, Adam Silverstein as vice chair, Joseph Barreto as treasurer and Gerard L. Carroll as secretary. Blakeslee and Carroll swapped roles - the pair previously served as treasurer and chair,   more

Coyne PR Wins a PRSA Silver Anvil on Behalf of Pacira BioSciences, Inc.
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Coyne Public Relations issued the following news on Nov. 3: Coyne PR today announces that it has won a coveted PRSA Silver Anvil for its work with Pacira BioSciences, Inc. at this year's awards. Coyne also proudly walked away with two Awards of Excellence in the Consumer Products and Packaged Goods categories with two separate campaigns from CeraVe. The Silver Anvil Awards recognize outstanding strategic public relations programs and organizations that have su  more

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Gov. Carney's Re-Election Victory in Delaware
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the Statement by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: * * * Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor John Carney's victory in Delaware's gubernatorial race: "Congratulations to Governor John Carney on his re-election in Delaware. Governor Carney has provided Delawareans with strong, steady leadership throughout the pandemic, and he is the best person to le  more

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Gov. Carney's Re-Election Victory in Delaware
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: * * * Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor John Carney's victory in Delaware's gubernatorial race: "Congratulations to Governor John Carney on his re-election in Delaware. Governor Carney has provided Delawareans with strong, steady leadership throughout the pandemic, and he is the best pe  more

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Gov. Cooper's Victory in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the statement by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: * * * Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor Roy Cooper's victory in North Carolina's gubernatorial race: "Congratulations to Governor Roy Cooper on a decisive victory in North Carolina. Governor Cooper has been a steadfast leader during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to protecting the lives  more

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Gov. Cooper's Victory in North Carolina
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: * * * Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor Roy Cooper's victory in North Carolina's gubernatorial race: "Congratulations to Governor Roy Cooper on a decisive victory in North Carolina. Governor Cooper has been a steadfast leader during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to protecting  more

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Gov. Inslee's Victory in Washington
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement: * * * Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor Jay Inslee's victory in Washington's gubernatorial race: "Congratulations to Governor Jay Inslee on his commanding victory in Washington. Governor Inslee has been a national leader in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, saving countless lives by following science to enact public hea  more

Democratic Governors Association Statement on Gov. Inslee's Victory in Washington
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement by Chair New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy: * * * Democratic Governors Association Chair New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy released the following statement on Governor Jay Inslee's victory in Washington's gubernatorial race: "Congratulations to Governor Jay Inslee on his commanding victory in Washington. "Governor Inslee has been a national leader in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, saving countless lives b  more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Congratulates Sen. Booker on Re-Election Victory in New Jersey
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Chair Catherine Cortez Masto: * * * Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, issued the following statement on Senator Cory Booker's victory in New Jersey: "Senator Booker has dedicated his life to fighting for New Jersey. He has been a champion for fixing our broken criminal justice system, expanding economic opportunity, and fighting for equal ju  more

Georgian Court Awarded $2.5 Million Grant for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Program
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Nov. 5 (TNSRes) -- Georgian Court University issued the following news: Students with intellectual disabilities can go to college. Georgian Court University's new Pathways to Possibility program is being developed to help them get there, beginning in the fall of 2021. The Georgian Court initiative, underwritten by a nearly $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, is among only 22 new proposals funded through Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Stude  more

Georgian Court University: CIC Fellow Explores Demographics, Diversity, and Drivers of Political Change
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Nov. 3 (TNSRes) -- Georgian Court University issued the following news: Anita Perez Ferguson, Ph.D., recently addressed "Demographic Diversity Driving Political and Cultural Change" during a series of virtual lectures at Georgian Court University. Her keynote talk, delivered to students, faculty, and staff members, explored important topics such as global perspectives on politics, local emphases on politics, and the demographics that drive our elections. Dr. Perez Fergus  more

John Wiley & Sons: Analysis Reveals High Burden of Musculoskeletal Disorders Across the Globe
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: Musculoskeletal disorders--which affect muscles, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints--can severely affect individuals' physical and mental health, and they're especially prevalent among aging adults. Although many researchers are studying these conditions and their rates in different regions of the world, no study to date has provided an overview of the burden of all musculoskeletal disorders. Investigators   more

John Wiley & Sons: Different Outcomes by Race/Ethnicity Among Patients With COVID-19 and Rheumatic Disease
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: Among U.S. patients with rheumatic disease and COVID-19, racial/ethnic minorities had higher risks of needing to be hospitalized and put on ventilators. The findings come from an analysis published in Arthritis & Rheumatology. The analysis included data on all U.S. patients with rheumatic disease and COVID-19 entered into the COVID-19 Global Rheumatology Alliance physician registry from March 24 to August 26,  more

John Wiley & Sons: Do Cesarean Delivery's Effects on Birth Hormones Impact a Newborn's Neurodevelopment?
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: Cesarean section delivery and vaginal delivery lead to different hormonal exposures that may affect a newborn's development, according to an article published in the Journal of Neuroendocrinology. The article notes that levels of each of the 'birth signaling hormones'--oxytocin, arginine vasopressin, epinephrine, norepinephrine, and the glucocorticoids--are lower following cesarean delivery compared with vagi  more

John Wiley & Sons: New Opportunities for Detecting Osteoporosis
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: Osteoporosis can be detected through low dose computed tomography (LDCT) imaging tests performed for lung cancer screening or other purposes. A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research found that such tests can identify large numbers of adults with low bone mineral density. The study included 69,095 adults from 14 cities across China who received a chest LDCT scan for the purpose of lung ca  more

John Wiley and Sons: Study Examines Trends in Symptoms Experienced at the End of Life
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: A new analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society indicates that fewer older adults may be experiencing certain symptoms that can restrict their activity at the end of life. The analysis examined information on 665 individuals in Connecticut who were aged 70 years or older when they died between 1998 and 2019. Investigators assessed the occurrence of 16 restricting symptoms within 6 m  more

Montana Democratic Party: Greg Gianforte's No Good, Really Horrible, Truly Terrible Week
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 30 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: It was a tough week for New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte. It started off with a rough poll (followed up by an even worse one), and ended with his fellow New Jersey millionaire friend - former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie - making national headlines by publicly urging Gianforte to "get yourself back to Jersey." Let's take a closer look at Gianforte's week from hell: Thursday: Greg Gianforte m  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Appointments to Cannabis Regulatory Commission
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 7 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 6: Governor Murphy today announced his appointments of Dianna Houenou as Chair of the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, and Jeff Brown will serve as Executive Director of the Commission. The Governor will also appoint Krista Nash as a member of the Commission, upon the recommendation of Senate President Steve Sweeney. "Dianna has been a critical voice for social justice and equity on my team   more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Issues Administrative Order: Facilities Hosting Professional & Collegiate Sports Events, Indoor Shopping Malls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following administrative order (No. 2020-22) entitled "Facilities Hosting Professional and Collegiate Sports Events, Indoor Shopping Malls, Self-service Food at Retail Businesses, Private Tutoring Facilities": WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, through Executive Order No. 103 (2020), the facts and circumstances of which are adopted by reference herein, the Governor declared both a Public Health Emergency and a State of Emergency   more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Proposes Awardees for Library Construction Bond Act
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 5: Governor Phil Murphy today delivered to the Legislature a list of proposed projects for the first round of funding from the Library Construction Bond Act (LCBA). The Library Construction Bond Act authorized $125 million in state bonds to fund critical improvements to New Jersey public libraries. The bond issuance was approved by New Jersey voters in November 2017 and all applicants were r  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Executive Order to Postpone Perth Amboy Runoff Election
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 193, which moves the date of the Perth Amboy runoff election to Tuesday, December 15th, if a runoff is necessary. "If there is a runoff election in Perth Amboy, this order will provide sufficient time for officials to send every active registered voter a mail-in ballot," said Governor Murphy. All active registered voters in Perth Amboy will r  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation Banning Single-Use Paper and Plastic Bags in New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 4: Governor Phil Murphy today signed S864, which prohibits the use of single-use plastic and paper bags in all stores and food service businesses statewide. This bill is a significant step to reduce harm and pollution that these products cause to our environment. "Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of garbage, leading to millions of discarded bags that stream annually into o  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Signs Legislation Overhauling Paratransit Practices
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation (S2517) establishing a program to adopt paratransit best practices, requiring greater coordination among paratransit service providers, and establishing regional paratransit coordinating councils. "Streamlining our paratransit services will finally guarantee our seniors and those with disabilities the safety, ease, reliability, and affordability they   more

N.J. Gov. Murphy, Superintendent Callahan Announce Administrative Order Clarifying Guidelines for Professional Athletic Competitions
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 31: Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an Administrative Order clarifying restrictions on professional and college athletic competitions, indoor mall services, self-service food and drink, and private tutoring facilities. The order will take effect immediately. The order clarifies that athletes, coaches, referees, trainers, a  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: Updated Quarantine Advisory Issued for Individuals Traveling to New Jersey, Bringing New Total to 43 States, Territories
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 4: Today, Governor Phil Murphy advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from states or territories with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state or territory. The updated advisory includes the addition of Oregon and Washington, bringing the total to 43 states and territories. The travel advisory ap  more

Rider's Norm Brodsky College of Business to Receive Corazon Award
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Nov. 7 (TNSAwa) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University's Norm Brodsky College of Business has been named the recipient of the annual Corazon Award. The award is given each year to an organization that has excelled in its support of HISPA (Hispanics Inspiring Students' Performance and Achievement), a nonprofit that aims to encourage Hispanics to pursue education as a means to achieve their dreams. "What set Rider University apart fro  more

Rutgers Awarded $1.5 Million FEMA Grant to Support Volunteer Firefighter Cancer Research and Prevention
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 6 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The Rutgers School of Public Health received a $1.5 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to support cancer research for volunteer firefighters. The funding will enhance research already being done in collaboration with Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey as part of the Cancer Assessment and Prevention Study. The assessment and prevention study works with fire departments across the state  more

Rutgers Names Francine Conway Provost, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSPer) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Oct. 30: Francine Conway, a child psychologist and the first Black dean of Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) who helped expand student enrollment and double federal grant revenue, has been named provost and executive vice chancellor of academic affairs. The appointment of Conway, a native of Guyana, becomes effective Nov. 1. She replace  more

Rutgers: Challenges to Providing Behavioral Health Care During the Pandemic
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 3 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The COVID-19 outbreak has significantly impacted the delivery of behavioral health services, which had to modify rapidly from in-person to remote, according to a Rutgers study published in the Community Mental Health Journal. The researchers surveyed 238 behavioral health care providers throughout New York -- one of the early epicenters of the pandemic in the United States -- on the challenges they face  more

Rutgers: Coronavirus Infection Odds Twice as High Among Black, Latinx Hospital Workers
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 5 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Nov. 4: Support staff and Black and Latinx hospital employees with and without patient care responsibilities are at highest risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection in health care settings, a Rutgers study found. After screening 3,904 employees and clinicians at a New Jersey hospital between late April and late June for the SARS-CoV-2 virus and for lgG-antibodies to the virus, whose presence suggests past recent  more

Rutgers: COVID-19 Pushes Social Work Online, Creating New Innovations
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: COVID-19 has forced workers to rethink how and where they do their jobs, with many social workers - who have remained on the front lines since the beginning of the pandemic - moving their services to virtual platforms. Rutgers School of Social Work Dean and Distinguished Professor Cathryn C. Potter discusses how COVID-19 has pushed social work online and the innovations that have evolved during these increasingl  more

Rutgers: Helping the Public Understand Science
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: With mistrust in science rampant in American society, it's more crucial than ever for scientists to be able to communicate to the public. Daniel Kadouri of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine researches the disease-fighting potential of predatory bacteria, microbes that devour germs immune to antibiotics. His findings could help halt a global epidemic of drug-resistant bacteria that has led to a rise i  more

Rutgers: How the Pandemic Highlights Barriers to Dental Care
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 5 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Nov. 4: The number of Americans who have been unable to see the dentist during the pandemic has drawn attention to the importance of regular, accessible dental care. Cecile A. Feldman, dean of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, discusses how we can ensure that dental care is within reach for all. How has COVID-19 affected Americans' attitude toward oral health? COVID has put a spotlight on the co  more

Rutgers: How the Pandemic is Changing the Future of Work(ers)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 6 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: COVID-19 has upended the workplace, leaving millions of Americans juggling childcare and Zoom meetings while working from home. Millions more are risking their lives as part of the low-wage essential workforce, while nearly 8 percent of workers throughout the country remain unemployed. Adrienne Eaton, dean and Distinguished Professor in the Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations, is tackling these and  more

Rutgers: How to Put an End to Voter Disenfranchisement
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Nov. 2: On the eve of the 2020 presidential election - considered by many to be the most important in our lifetime - the right to cast a ballot and have your vote counted is paramount. But voter disenfranchisement remains part of the American fabric, with African Americans historically the target. Donna Murch, an associate professor of history at Rutgers University-New Brunswick talked to Rutgers Today about t  more

Rutgers: How Will Election Affect Immigration?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The next four years could involve further efforts to limit migration to the United States and transform the worldwide image of a nation of immigrants. Or it could lead to an expansion of legal immigration and reinstatement of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy for the children of undocumented immigrants. Catherine Lee, a Rutgers University associate professor of sociology, discusses the disparate   more

Rutgers: How Will Election Affect the Polling Industry?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Poll-watchers expected a solid presidential win for Hillary Clinton in 2016. When Donald Trump won, pollsters wondered what happened, why pre-election polls showed the Democratic candidate ahead in battleground states and are now questioning whether it could happen again in 2020. Ashley Koning, director of Rutgers University's Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling (ECPIP), discusses the high stakes for the  more

Rutgers: How Will U.S. Election Affect Presidential Executive Power?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Regardless of who wins the 2020 presidential election, the American people can expect the U.S. Senate to push back on unilateral actions by either President Trump or President Biden, more than it did during Trump's first term, according to John J. Farmer, Jr. director of Rutgers University's Eagleton Institute of Politics. Farmer discusses these possibilities in the latest installment of "What Happens Next Elect  more

Rutgers: Impact of COVID-19 on Underserved Communities
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 7 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: New Jersey has been hit hard by COVID-19, and more challenges loom as coronavirus cases are climbing nationwide. While no one is immune to the pandemic and its related hardships, low-income and minority communities are disproportionately suffering in many aspects. Richard Marlink, the director of Rutgers Global Health Institute who has worked extensively to confront issues of health equity both in the United Sta  more

Rutgers: Impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Cancer Care
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 5 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: When COVID-19 struck, the oncology community, along with health care systems across the globe, faced new challenges. Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey in partnership with RWJBarnabas Health moved quickly to adapt to these new demands and made adjustments to operations in patient care to protect patients, their families and staff. Andrew M. Evens, the associate director for clinical services and dir  more

Rutgers: Prescriptions of Antipsychotic Medications in Young Children Is Declining
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 7 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The use of antipsychotics in young children is declining but doctors continue to prescribe these medications off-label for conditions not approved by the Food and Drug Administration and without the recommended psychiatric consultation, a Rutgers study found. The study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, looked at 301,311 antipsychotic prescriptions fil  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: A.I. Tool Provides More Accurate Flu Forecasts
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 3 (TNSRes) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Predicting influenza outbreaks just got a little easier, thanks to a new A.I.-powered forecasting tool developed by researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology. By incorporating location data, the A.I. system is able to outperform other state-of-the-art forecasting methods, delivering up to an 11% increase in accuracy and predicting influenza outbreaks up to 15 weeks in advance. Pas  more

Stevens' Border Security Expert Awarded $3.3M to Protect Ports, Barges, Cruise Ships From Underwater Threats
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 4 (TNSMon) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Hady Salloum, director of the Maritime Security Center and the Sensor Technology and Applied Research (STAR) Center at Stevens Institute of Technology, was recently awarded a contract for $3.3 million from iModal Ground, LLC, to develop an underwater acoustic security system that will protect ports, waterways and waterfront properties from surface and underwater intruders. The work, which   more

Thomas Edison State University Receives Smith Family Foundation $1,000 Mini-Grant
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 6 (TNSRes) -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: The Thomas Edison State University Foundation has received a $1,000 mini-grant from Smith Family Foundation of New Jersey, Inc., to support culturally responsive classrooms in the Trenton, N.J., public school district. The support helps educators create classroom environments that celebrate and affirm their students' cultural identities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant has assisted   more

Vanderbilt: Noted Medieval Historian Patrick Geary to Give Virtual Talk Nov. 18
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 4 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Noted medieval historian Patrick J. Geary, emeritus professor at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, will present "The Challenges and Dangers of integrating Genomic Data into History" on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The online lecture and discussion will begin at 4 p.m. and is sponsored by Vanderbilt's Program in Classical and Mediterranean Studies. Geary's work extends over a vast range of topics i  more