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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday April 21, 2024 ( 60 items )  

American Water Honored as a 2024 Vets Indexes 5 Star Employer
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 20 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company, announced today that it has earned the 2024 VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer designation provided by the VETS Indexes Employer Awards. The award recognizes American Water's commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing, and supporting veterans and the military-connected c  more

American Water Named 2024 Public Company Board of the Year by National Association of Corporate Directors New Jersey Chapter
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 15 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named as the 2024 Public Company Board of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors New Jersey Chapter (NACD). NACD annually recognizes public, private, and nonprofit companies and their boards, which have made valuable contributions  more

Bergen Trustee Chair Named Among Nation's Best
PARAMUS, New Jersey, April 16 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: The American Association of Community Colleges has selected Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Chair Dorothy Blakeslee as a finalist for the "Trustee of the Year" award as part of the organization's annual Awards of Excellence program. The honor recognizes Blakeslee as one of the top three trustees in the nation, celebrating those who make "significant contributions to their college ... includin  more

Centenary University Honors 29 Students at Annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, April 17 -- Centenary University issued the following news release: Centenary University recognized 29 students, as well as an advisor, at the annual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 15. The ceremony celebrated outstanding contributions to the University and surrounding communities. "The students recognized at this year's Student Leadership Awards Ceremony have demonstrated outstanding commitment to both scholarship and service," said Vice President for Cam  more

Centenary University Introduces Course to Prepare Students for New American Management Association Certified Professional in Management Designation Test
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, April 16 -- Centenary University issued the following news release: Centenary University has introduced a course that prepares students for the test to earn the new American Management Association (AMA) Certified Professional in Management(R) designation. Registration is underway for the course, which is called AMA Certified Professional in Management. Classes will begin on April 29. Centenary is the only four-year educational institution in New Jersey affiliated with  more

Centenary University Introduces New Human Performance Center to Foster Intellectual Growth, Emotional Competence, and Career Success
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, April 19 -- Centenary University issued the following news release: Centenary University has announced the launch of the Centenary University Human Performance Center, an extensive menu of programs designed to foster intellectual growth, emotional competence, and career success. Presented predominantly online, the center's course offerings--which include coaching and mentoring, professional certificates, and degree programs--are targeted to a broad audience, from high   more

Conduent to Report First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results on May 1, 2024
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 18 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (https://www.conduent.com/?utm_source=business_wire&utm_medium=news_releases&utm_campaign=2024_PR) (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, plans to report its first-quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 before market open. Management will present the results during a confer  more

Cuneo Gilbert & Laduca Files Globally Significant Class Action RICO Case Against Lebanese Banks
WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Cuneo Gilbert and Laduca LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: CGL along with co-counsel, has filed a first-of-its kind RICO case in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey to right the wrongs caused by the Lebanese Banking Enterprise, a collection of Lebanese banks that systematically defrauded thousands of U.S. citizens and residents. "We pride ourselves on fighting for our clients, no matter the opponent. Our clients find themselves under attack   more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Sue Altman Outraises Vulnerable Republican Tom Kean Jr. in First Quarter of 2024
WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Sue Altman's campaign for Congress has hit the ground running, outraising vulnerable freshman Republican Tom Kean Jr. in the first quarter of 2024. This is "the first time Kean has been outraised by Democrats" since 2022. Altman was recently added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's 'Red to Blue' list and cleared her primary field in early February. Now, she is racking up  more

DIG Named in Four Categories for "Best of 2023" for Mid-Atlantic Region
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 17 -- DIGroup Architecture issued the following news release: DIG has captured four Best of 2023 Awards from Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal (MAREJ), a leading regional publication focusing on the design, development/construction and brokerage sectors for commercial and public spaces. The magazine's focus is the entire New Jersey, Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington DC corridor. Each year, MAREJ's leadership team seeks nominations   more

Emerson's New Motorized Actuator and Shutoff Valve Solution Improves Safety and Reliability in Combustion Systems
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 19 -- Emerson Electric, a technology and engineering company that provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: Emerson has introduced the new ASCO(TM) Series 148/149 safety valve and motorized actuator designed for industrial fuel oil burner recirculation and safety shutoff applications. The new solution provides a reliable, versatile tool for industrial users to prevent overpressure, leaks  more

GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVANCES BILL EXPANDING RANGE OF PARATRANSIT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO NEW JERSEY RIDERS
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 20 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: The New Jersey General Assembly voted earlier this week to expand the definition of "paratransit service" under various sections of the law to encompass any transportation service other than fixed route transportation service or motorbus regular route service. Bill A2607, sponsored by Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Clinton Calabrese, would expand the range of paratransit service providers a  more

GENERAL ASSEMBLY PASSES HURRICANE IDA HOMEOWNER MORTGAGE RELIEF BILL
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: Legislation that would establish mortgage payment relief and foreclosure protection for certain homeowners impacted by the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed New Jersey's General Assembly on Monday. Bill A2294, sponsored by Democratic Assemblywoman Yvonne Lopez and Assemblymen Roy Freiman and Chris Tully, would direct servicers to grant mortgage forbearance to storm-impacted homeowners. In late   more

GenScript Biotech Officially Joins SBTi to Fulfill Its Sustainability Commitment
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, April 16 -- GenScript, a biotech company that provides life sciences services and products to scientists, issued the following news release: On April 15, GenScript Biotech Corporation ("GenScript"), a world's leading technology and service provider of life science R&D and manufacture, announced that it has joined The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and submitted the Science Based Targets Commitment. This demonstrates GenScript 's strong commitment to combating g  more

Governor Murphy, N.J. A.G. Platkin, and New Jersey State Police Announce a Nearly 70% Reduction in Expungement Backlog
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP), and the Division of Criminal Justice today announced a 117% increase in processed final expungement orders from 2022 to 2023 and a nearly 70% reduction in the number of pending applications from its peak. Through the State's significant efforts, the number of expungement  more

ICYMI: Final Required Documents for Full-Funding Grant Agreement Submitted to FTA, GDC Announces at Board Meeting
NEWARK, New Jersey, April 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Newark/New York - The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced at its April board meeting today that it has submitted all documents required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to reach a Full-Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) for $6.88 billion in Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This comes as GDC transmitted the las  more

ICYMI: N.J. Gov. Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Way Announce Rajpal Bath as Inaugural Executive Director of the New Jersey-India Commission
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way today announced Rajpal (Raj) Bath as the inaugural Executive Director of the New Jersey-India Commission. With a robust background in community engagement and advocacy, Raj brings a wealth of experience to this critical role. "Having worked closely with Raj while he served as a senior aide in my office, I am thrilled to a  more

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine: Findings Presented at ACC.24 Showed XARELTO (rivaroxaban) Reduced the Risk of Clinically Significant Bleeding and Net Adverse Clinical Events or Rehospitalization
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 8 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release: * * * New exploratory analysis demonstrates consistent results of XARELTO (R) in treating elderly and non- elderly patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention XARELTO(R) is one of the most studied oral anticoagulants, and has been prescribed to more than 1  more

Kentucky American Water to Start Annual Spring Cleaning
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 18 -- Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Kentucky American Water will soon perform the annual flushing of its water distribution system to support the continued provision of high-quality, reliable water service to customers. "Flushing the water lines in our system assists in helping to clear any buildup of natural mineral deposits and sediment inside the pipes," said Andy Lewis, vice president of operations for   more

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: In New Jersey's Ancient Rocks, Hunting for Clues to an Earthquake in 2024
NEW YORK, April 18 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: By Kevin Krajick Right after an April 5, 2024 earthquake shook the New York metropolitan area and beyond, scientists from Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory headed to the field to better understand exactly what had just happened. First out was structural geologist Folarin Kolawole, who reached the relatively rural area around the western New Jersey epicenter with  more

LEGISLATION DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS IN NEW JERSEY PASSES THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: In an effort to combat New Jersey's school bus driver shortage, the New Jersey General Assembly passed Bill A2180 earlier this week. The legislation, sponsored by Assemblymen Bill Moen and Benjie E. Wimberly and Assemblywoman Carol A. Murphy, would allow certain people to operate a Type S school bus without obtaining a commercial driver's license. A Type S school bus is a motor vehicle that is  more

Monmouth University: OTD Earns First National Program Ranking
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 18 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Monmouth University's Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program has earned a national ranking on U.S. News and World Report's roster of "Best Occupational Therapy Programs," before its first cohort of students has graduated. The annual list of graduate programs grades institutions based on peer assessments of academic quality while also considering factors such as location, environment, strength of field  more

Monmouth University: Virginia A. Cory Community Garden Designated as a Homegrown National Park
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 18 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: The Virginia A. Cory Community Garden at Monmouth University was recently designated as a Homegrown National Park for its dedication to regeneration of biodiversity and ecosystem function through the incorporation of native plantings. Homegrown National Park is a collective movement of individual homeowners, property owners, land managers, farmers, and any home gardeners planting native plants and removing   more

Montclair State University Opens The Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium
MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, April 11 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Montclair State University officially opened The Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium, the latest highlight in the school's growing partnership with the city of Paterson, at a special event on April 11. Distinguished guests and elected officials were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new museum and learning center, which highlighted the transformational support of Montclair alu  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces New Law Enforcement Guidelines for Sexual Assault Responses at Sexual Violence Prevention Symposium in Trenton
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced he has issued a Directive to law enforcement that expands the standard Sexual Assault Response Team activation period from five to seven days from when the incident is reported to have occurred, providing survivors of sexual assault more time to access the trauma-informed services consistent with enhancements in   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin's Office Investigating Fatal Crash in Ocean Township, N.J., Involving On-Duty Ocean Township Police Officer
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal crash involving an Ocean Township police vehicle that occurred April 15, 2024, in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. One adult male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 9:08 p.m. on April 15,   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce Proposed Rules to Combat Sexual Misconduct and Abuse in Physician Exam Rooms
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Advancing New Jersey's ongoing efforts to combat sexual misconduct and abuse in professional settings, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") today announced the publication of proposed rules to enhance and expand patient protections and help prevent sexual misconduct by physicians. The proposed rules, which were pub  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Division on Civil Rights Announce Enforcement Actions in Ten Cases Involving Alleged Housing Discrimination
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued Findings of Probable Cause in 10 cases alleging that landlords and real estate agents violated the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by denying housing to individuals who stated that they wished to pay their rent using Section 8 vouchers, a form  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Revokes License of North Jersey Cardiologist for Alleged Sexual Misconduct Involving Six Female Patients
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that the State Board of Medical Examiners ("the Board") has permanently revoked the medical license of a North Jersey cardiologist who allegedly fondled and groped six female patients under the guise of performing medical treatments while alone with them in an exam room during  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: State Board of Medical Examiners Permanently Revokes License of North Jersey Emergency Room Doctor Whose Alleged Conduct Resulted in a Patient's Death in 2017
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners ("the Board") has permanently revoked the medical license of a North Jersey emergency room doctor for alleged conduct that resulted in a patient's death at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey, in 2017. The Board became aware   more

N.J. Education Dept. Awards $9.6 Million in Grants to Assist Students With Disabilities Transition From School to Adult Life
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) Kevin Dehmer today announced $9.6 million in grant awards to fund programs that help students with disabilities ages 18-21 successfully transition from school to adult life in the community. The Maximizing Post-School Outcomes for Students with Disabilities grant is designed to  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: ICYMI - DCA Announces More Than $34 Million in Resilient Communities Program Grant Awards
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 20 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) today announced the award of $34.47 million in Resilient Communities Program grants to 10 local governmental entities to help them make public infrastructure more resilient to current and future natural disasters. The grants are administered by DCA's Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation and are funded with federal Comm  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: ICYMI: New Jersey-Israel Commission Hires Josh Berliner as Executive Director
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 18 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way today announced the hiring of Josh Berliner to serve as Executive Director of the New Jersey-Israel Commission. "After the departure of Andrew Gross last year, we are happy to announce his successor, Josh Berliner," said Governor Murphy. "Josh's extensive professional background and ties to the development of Israel's foo  more

N.J. Law & Public Safety Dept. Division of Gaming Enforcement Announces March 2024 Total Gaming Revenue Results
ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, April 18 -- New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Division of Gaming Enforcement issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the March 2024 total gaming revenue results. Casino Win: Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $239.8 million for March 2024, reflecting an increase of 4.9% when compared to $228.6 million re  more

NEW JERSEY ASSEMBLY DEMOCRATS: GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADVANCES BILL TO AID SCHOOL DISTRICTS IMPACTED BY STATE AID REDUCTIONS
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 16 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: School districts facing aid reductions in the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 budget would have the opportunity to apply for increased funding under legislation approved by the New Jersey General Assembly today. Bill A4161 would provide grants to eligible districts in order to prevent teacher layoffs and cuts to crucial programs. The bill, sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman and A  more

Parsons Selected to Design the Future Newark Bay Bridge, Advancing Transportation Throughout New Jersey
CHANTILLY, Virginia, April 16 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) announced today that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority selected the company to serve as final designer for the replacement of the Vincent Robert Casciano Bridge, known as the Newark Bay Bridge. The final design is the first final design contract of the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvem  more

Penn Team of Four Undergrads Awarded the Davis Projects for Peace Grant
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: Four University of Pennsylvania students in the College of Arts and Sciences have been chosen for a Kathryn Wasserman Davis Projects for Peace grant for their community health care project in Philadelphia addressing reproductive justice and menstrual equity. The grant provides $10,000 in funds to pursue "innovative, community-centered, and scalable responses to the world  more

Ramapo College: Remains of U.S. Marine Captain Identified Using Investigative Genetic Genealogy
MAHWAH, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: U.S. Marine Corps Captain Everett Leland Yager died in a military training exercise in July of 1951. All of his remains were recovered in the Riverside County, California area and buried in Palmyra, Missouri, or at least thought to have been. Fast forward years later to a child who wanted to build a rock collection, and increased said collection by one during a scavenging exploration, presumably in Arizon  more

Raritan Valley Community College: Former NFL Player to Speak at Commencement
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, April 17 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Kareem McKenzie, a former professional athlete who played for both the New York Jets and the New York Giants and is now a Nationally Certified Counselor, will deliver the commencement address at Raritan Valley Community College's annual spring commencement, Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m. McKenzie will receive an honorary degree during the ceremony, which will be held on the soccer field at th  more

RESOLUTION CONDEMNING ARIZONA SUPREME COURT RULING BANNING ABORTION CLEARS GENERAL ASSEMBLY
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 18 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: Reaffirming New Jersey's role as a national leader in reproductive freedoms, the General Assembly on Monday passed AR127, which condemns the recent Arizona Supreme Court ruling in Planned Parenthood v. Mayes and reasserts New Jersey citizens' freedom to access reproductive health care services. The resolution was sponsored by Democratic Assemblywomen Jessica Ramirez, Alixon Collazos-Gill, Tenni  more

Rider Announces 2024 Honorary Degree Recipients
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, April 17 -- Rider University issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Two leaders in the worlds of business and culture will be honored during Rider University's 2024 Undergraduate Commencement ceremony at the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 11. Joi Brown, the founder and CEO of Culture Creators, will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters and William M. Rue '69, the chairman of Rue Insurance, will receive an honorary D  more

Rider University Ad Campaign Wins 2024 Internet Advertising Competition Award
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, April 18 -- Rider University issued the following news release: A Rider University ad campaign has been honored with the 2024 Internet Advertising Competition (IAC) Award in the Best Education Online Ad/Best University Online Ad category. The University proudly collaborated with esteemed organizations Princeton Partners, Infillion and Atmospheric Digital to craft a campaign that speaks to the transformative experience that is a Rider University education, using a vi  more

Rutgers Board of Governors Approves Blau Wellness Center and Mental Health Fellowships
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 19 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers alumnus Allan Blau has dedicated his life to helping young adults and adolescents with significant emotional and psychiatric challenges. "At every turn, I've asked, 'How would I respond if these children were my own - regardless of financial factors?'" said Blau, a renowned clinician and pioneer in special education who earned his Rutgers undergraduate degree in 1963. "This mindset has consist  more

Rutgers University: From Seasoning to Souffle - The Science of Cooking
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 19 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: On a recent spring afternoon in the Rutgers University-Camden teaching kitchen, students learned about phase changes using egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar. Hunter King, assistant professor of physics, challenged the students to consider how these ingredients would transform from a liquid and two solids into light, fluffy foam. "When you whip the egg whites, you denature the proteins with agitatio  more

Rutgers-Camden Names 2024 Commencement Speaker
CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 19 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Rutgers University-Camden will hold the Rutgers University-Camden and Graduate School Commencement on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education Brian Bridges, will deliver the keynote address at the ceremony, where he will also receive an honorary doctor of letters degree. In his role, Bridges is responsible for developing policy and coordinating hi  more

Rutgers: Benefits of Quitting Cigarettes During Pregnancy Exceed Dangers of Weight Gain
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 18 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith Quitting cigarettes during pregnancy may increase obesity-related complications for both parent and baby, but Rutgers Health researchers found that reductions in stillbirths and premature deliveries outweigh these dangers and speculated that nutrition counseling could increase the benefits. "Cigarettes are a powerful appetite suppressant, so quitters tend to gain considerable weight,   more

Rutgers: From Opioid Overdose to Treatment Initiation - Outcomes Associated With Peer Support in Emergency Departments
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Health researchers publish largest study on outcomes associated with hospital-based peer support programs after opioid overdose * * * By Patti Zielinski People with a nonfatal opioid overdose who have access to a peer support program while in the emergency department are more likely to initiate treatment and less likely to have repeated overdoses, according to a Rutgers Health study.   more

Rutgers: New Jerseyans Are Divided On Whether Firearms Increase Protection From Intruders in the Home
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: When it comes to firearms in the home, New Jerseyans are divided on how helpful they perceive them to be for protection compared to the risks they pose, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll in partnership with the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center. Thirty-two percent of residents polled in December 2023 think storing a firearm in one's home as a tool doesn't lower the risk of an intruder coming   more

Rutgers: News From the Board of Governors - April 2024
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 19 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Nir Eyal Named First Bergen Chair in Biomedical Ethics The Rutgers Board of Governors appointed Nir Eyal, a bioethicist whose renowned work in population-level bioethics focuses on health inequalities, health promotion, and research ethics, as the first holder of the Dr. and Mrs. Stanley S. Bergen Jr. Chair in Biomedical Ethics. In his research, Eyal, director of the Center for Population-Level Bioethi  more

Rutgers: Surfclams Off the Coast of Virginia Reappear - and Rebound
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers scientists point to improved environmental conditions as possible reason * * * By Kitta MacPherson The Atlantic surfclam, an economically valuable species that is the main ingredient in clam chowder and fried clam strips, has returned to Virginia waters in a big way, reversing a die-off that started more than two decades ago. In a comprehensive study of surfclams collected from an ar  more

Rutgers: The Biggest Barrier to a Vibrant Second-Hand EV Market? Price
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 20 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New policies and broader subsides are needed to help lower-income buyers afford used electric vehicles, according to a Rutgers study * * * As early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs) trade up for the latest models, the used EV market is beginning to mature in the United States. Yet many potential buyers, particularly low-income drivers, are skeptical of EV's conveniences and are put off by th  more

Senior Leaves Her Mark at Rutgers as an Advocate for Indigenous Peoples
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Mike Lucas Between her research and rigorous coursework as a biomedical engineering student, Katie Lynch has dedicated her time to speaking up for Indigenous communities at Rutgers. The 22-year-old, a citizen of the Potawatomi Nation in Oklahoma, is finishing her senior year at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, where she is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering at the School of E  more

Stevens Institute of Technology Announces Innovative New Core Curriculum: SUCCESS
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 16 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: Stevens Institute of Technology recently unveiled the Stevens Undergraduate Core Curriculum: Essential Skills for Success (SUCCESS), an ambitious but considered plan to ensure all its students, regardless of major, are well prepared to meet the changing job market. Rolling out in Fall 2024, the SUCCESS curriculum lays the groundwork for graduates to be both well-versed in their fields of study and creat  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Adam Overvig Receives $450K Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigators Award
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 17 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * The physics professor is breaking from traditional metasurface research to embrace "bugs" as features in the control of light waves * * * Adam Overvig, an assistant professor in the Department of Physics, has received a $450,000 Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigators Award for his project, "Nonlocal Metasurfaces for Spectro-Spatial Control of Light." The thr  more

Sun Chemical Collaborates With Cardbox Packaging
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 16 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical announces its ongoing collaboration with packaging solutions company, Cardbox Packaging. Sun Chemical is supplying Cardbox with SunPak(R) FSP EcoPace sheetfed, low migration inks for high productivity, high speed folding carton printing and for its SunHub compact ink dispenser at their Austria site. In 2023, Cardbox became the first printer worldwide to install the Heidelber  more

Sun Chemical Wins Nine AAF American Advertising Awards for 'Experience. Transformation.' Marketing Campaign
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 20 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical's 'Experience. Transformation.' marketing campaign, launched in 2023, received significant recognition across several categories during the Buffalo AAF American Advertising Awards and was named a finalist for "Best of Show." "Sun Chemical is a leader in developing new sustainable solutions for our customers and works closely across the entire supply chain to help the markets  more

TESU Doctor of Nursing Practice Student Honored During NJSNA's 2024 Diva and Don Gala
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 16 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student Jonathan Anotado Gapilango was honored by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) during its Diva and Don Gala at Pines Manor in Edison, N.J., on April 11. Gapilango was among 19 nurse leaders in the state who were celebrated for their high standards of excellence and professional achievement  more

Thomas Edison State University Joins Forces With Higher Education Partners to Advance Maternal and Infant Health Innovation
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 19 -- Thomas Edison State University issued the following news release: Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is proud to announce it has been chosen as a key partner in the establishment of the Maternal and Infant Health Innovation Center in Trenton. This initiative, spearheaded by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) with a $75 million investment, aims to enhance access to vital healthcare and social services for expectant mothers and infants during  more

UPDATE: N.J. A.G. Platkin's Office Releases Identities of the Decedent and State Trooper Involved in Fatal Crash in Southampton, N.J., on April 9, 2024
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: The Attorney General's Office today identified the motorcyclist who died after being involved in a collision with a New Jersey State Police (NJSP) vehicle on April 9, 2024, in Southampton Township, New Jersey. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Frank Lando, Jr., 65, of Toms River, New Jersey. According to the preliminary investigati  more

Wyndham Brings Rewards to Its Business Program, Simplifies Travel for Businesses of All Sizes
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 17 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Whether you're a startup looking to maximize travel budgets, a travel manager wanting to recognize employees, or a construction foreman needing a last-minute, multi-week group booking--managing your company's travel needs is now easier than ever thanks to Wyndham and its newly expanded, free-to-join, Wyndham Business program. Designed for businesses of all types and sizes, the pr  more