MAHWAH, New Jersey, April 27 -- The Andrew Goodman Foundation issued the following news release: Thirteen Andrew Goodman Vote Everywhere Campus Team Members appeared on the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge's 2024 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll, including 137 college students from 36 states who attend ALL IN Challenge participating campuses. The Vote Everywhere Campus Team Members are receiving national recognition for their nonpartisan civic and voter engagement efforts to register, educate,  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release: The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, released its 2024 report, which reveals the highest number of bias complaints it has ever received in a calendar year. Altogether, the data shows a 103 percent increase in incident reports from the year prior, 2022. Titled "Resilience Amid Adversity," CAIR-NJ's annual report documented 309 complaints spanning different areas o  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations today welcomed federal hate crime charges against the individual who allegedly vandalized the Muslim Chaplaincy house at Rutgers University. The alleged perpetrator, 24-year old Jacob Beacher, is not affiliated with Rutgers University, according to communication from Rutgers police. The incident comes amid a  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations and the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) today filed a Title VI complaint against Rutgers University for ongoing, patterned anti-Palestinian, anti-Arab, and anti-Muslim bigotry at the Newark law school and New Brunswick undergraduate campuses, since October 2023. The complaint also alleges a l  more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a non-profit watchdog group, filed a series complaints highlighting deceptive practices of so-called "crisis pregnancy centers" (CPCs) affiliated with Heartbeat International and Care Net--anti-choice organizations that intentionally target women searching for legitimate abortion care providers to "save babies" from abortion. The complaints--sent to   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release: Clean Water Action was honored to be invited by Rep. Greg Vitali to testify before the House Environmental Resource and Energy Committee at a hearing on Environmental Justice. During the hearing Clean Water Action pushed for support and passage of Rep. Donna Bullock's HB 652 which deals with permitting applications in Environmental Justice communities. Clean Water Action collaborated with Rep. Bullock o  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 25 (TNSRe) -- The Institute for Advanced Study issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: A multidisciplinary research team including Patrick Geary, Professor Emeritus in the School of Historical Studies at the Institute for Advanced Study, together with Hungarian, Austrian, and German research groups, has combined ancient DNA data with a clear archaeological, anthropological, and historical context to reconstruct the social dynamics of Avar-period steppe   more

MERCERVILLE, New Jersey, April 27 -- The New Jersey Association for Mental Health and Addiction Agencies issued the following news release: As information technology (IT) continues to evolve and risks to data security continue to increase, it is critical for all healthcare staff - clinical, administrative, executive and of course, IT, as well - to be knowledgeable about IT and related tools to maximize the quality of care and protect their organizations and the individuals they serve. Healthcar  more

EDISON, New Jersey, April 25 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, today announced the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas for 2024. NAFA's 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program recognizes peak-performing public and commercial fleet operations, as well as the Fleet Professional and Fleet Technician of the Year. The winners were announced th  more

EDISON, New Jersey, April 24 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, today held a Media Day event at its annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, TX. At Media Day, over a dozen leading companies shared breaking news, innovations and other important announcements with industry reporters and publications in back-to-back press conferences  more

EDISON, New Jersey, April 24 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) held the highly anticipated General Session at its 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, featuring a dynamic panel with esteemed OEM leaders and a compelling industry update with Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro. "Today's General Session at I&E provided attendees with unparalleled insights and strategies to navigate the ever-  more

NEW YORK, April 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Rep Donald Payne, Jr. of New Jersey: "The Urban League community is devastated to learn of the passing of Congressman Payne, a dedicated public servant and true champion for working families. "His commitment to racial justice and voting rights was unwavering, reflected in his s  more

BELMAR, New Jersey, April 25 (TNSres) -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release: * * * Highest Attended Spring Meeting; Development Started and Continued on Several Model Laws; Timely Policy Discussions Held * * * The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded its 2024 Spring National Meeting (Meeting) from April 11th - 14th in Nashville, breaking all previous attendance records for a Spring Meeting. In what was the first of the or  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 25 -- The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release: The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected four new board members to three-year terms at its April meeting. The new board members are: * Peter Dontas, EVP and Market Executive, New Jersey, Wells Fargo * Dustin M. Riccio, MD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, St. Joseph's Health * Eric D. Seguin, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer, Solix, Inc. * Carolyn  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 23 -- Environment New Jersey posted the following news release on April 22, 2024: On Earth Day, environmental advocates outlined an agenda to significantly reduce plastic pollution across New Jersey as the state approaches the two-year anniversary of the ban of single-use plastics bags and polystyrene food containers. The event followed a joint Senate/Assembly Environment Committee hearing with public health and plastics experts outlining human health impacts of plast  more

EDISON, New Jersey, April 23 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, proudly celebrates the accomplishments of the graduates of its Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program. These future fleet leaders were just honored at NAFA's 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, Texas. "We are excited to recognize the outstanding achievements of our CAFM   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 26 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: The Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) has once again awarded Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital's (RWJUH) Transplant and Cell Therapy Program accreditation under the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Hematopoietic Cellular Therapy. The accreditation is effective for three years beginning April 3, 2024 and applies  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 27 -- Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey issued the following news: RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, have announced that Eileen White, PhD, Deputy Director and Chief Scientific Officer at Rutgers Cancer Institute, has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences  more

EDISON, New Jersey, April 25 -- The NAFA Fleet Management Association issued the following news release: NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry's largest membership association, just announced Samsara as the winner of its 2024 Innovations Showcase at its annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, Texas. Samsara was among thirteen companies to present their product launches and innovations in front of I&E attendees. Through the People's Choice Award, I&E attend  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 27 -- The Society of Interventional Radiology issued the following agency statement on April 26, 2024: * * * The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr. of New Jersey, who passed away April 24. Rep. Payne was a consistent champion for interventional radiologists and interventional radiology patient care. A founder and leader of the Congressional Peripheral Artery Disea  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Society of Professional Journalists issued the following news: The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 1 with 2023 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 1 comprises Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont. First-place winners will compete at the national level among other MOE winners from the 12 SPJ regio  more