TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Racing Commission today announced results from the 99th Hambletonian Day held August 3, 2024 at the Meadowlands. The total handle was $7,427,370, with 16,465 visitors in attendance. The $1 million Hambletonian was won by Karl, and the winning driver was Yannick Gingras. The winning trainer was Nancy Takter. In   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A study by the Education and Employment Research Center reveals how your teen's hobby can lead to a lucrative job * * * By Steve Flamisch If you're worried that your kids are wasting too much of their summer playing video games, there could be an unexpected payoff in the future. A new study by the Rutgers Education and Employment Research Center (EERC) reveals that gaming, modifying games (mod  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024: * * * Author Carlene O'Connor to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 * * * Santa Fe, NM - August 7, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Santa Fe bookstore on Wednesday, August 14th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in the Santa   more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: SINGAPORE (August 7, 2024) - Forbes Asia announced its 2024 Best Under A Billion list, which recognizes 200 top-performing small and midsized listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region. The full list can be found here and in the August issue of Forbes Asia. The annual Best Under A Billion list spotlights 200 leading public-listed companies in the Asia-Pacific region with annual sales above US$10 million and bel  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: * * * Comprehensive, low-profile plating system designed specifically for foot and ankle surgeons will now be available across the U.S. * * * WEST CHESTER, Penn. - August 8, 2024 - Today, Johnson & Johnson MedTech* announced that DePuy Synthes, The Orthopaedics Company of Johnson & Johnson**, has launched its TriLEAP(TM) Lower Extremity Anatomic Plating System, a comprehensive system w  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Nipocalimab delayed or prevented severe fetal anemia and 54 percent of study participants in the Phase 2 UNITY study achieved a live birth at or after 32 weeks without the need for intrauterine transfusion (IUT) The AZALEA Phase 3 clinical study is currently enrolling patients: Nipocalimab is the only therapy in clinical development for use in pregnancies at risk for severe hemolytic dis  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 9 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith Just living near gun violence - even without direct exposure or injury - significantly hurts quality of life, according to a study published in the Journal of Urban Health. This finding from the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers University reveals that shootings take a toll on millions of Americans who don't show up in traditional victim tallies. Survey data from 7,785  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Ethicon, a Johnson and Johnson MedTech company, issued the following news release: * * * Labeling update for the LINX Reflux Management System will provide more patients relief from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Amendment is based on study results that found LINX(TM) to be safe and effective at treating GERD in patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE). * * * CINCINNATI, OH August 7, 2024 - Ethicon*, a Johnson & Johnson MedTech company**,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: A federal lawsuit in New Jersey is part of a growing trend of nontraditional whistleblowers filing False Claims Act (FCA) actions against healthcare providers, McGuireWoods partners Michael Podberesky and Brett Barnett and associate Stephen Tagert wrote in a July 31, 2024, article in Westlaw Today. The attorneys analyzed a May 30 decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey in Unit  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Monmouth University Center for the Arts has been awarded a grant of $136,480 from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) in support of its mission to provide high-quality arts programming and cultural experiences to the community. The awards were announced on July 29 at the Council's 58th annual meeting in Trenton, where more than $30 million in grant funding was awarded to support approximately 900  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: * * * With grant support from the Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University, Montclair is positioned to be a leader in offering innovative, character-focused coursework in its core curriculum * * * Montclair State University is launching a first-of-its-kind effort to create a character education course for its core curriculum using virtual reality - a project that has the poten  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jersey's suicide prevention hotline clinician says knowing the warning signs and what to say could save lives * * * By Ravi Maharajh The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that suicide was the 11th leading cause of death overall in the United States, with more than 48,000 lives lost to suicide in 2021. While national rates declined in 2018 through 2020 from a previous 18-y  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Since 1985, the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has hosted the Junior Summer Institute (JSI) as part of its proud tradition of promoting diversity at Princeton University and in the public service arena. For nearly 40 years, students from diverse backgrounds and perspectives with a wide range of life experiences have come to campus to further   more

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Felician University issued the following news release: Earlier this summer, DCA Assistant Commissioner and Felician University Professor Kimberly K. Holmes was sworn in as an Administrative Law Judge at the Old Historic Court House in Newark, NJ. "I am humbled and deeply grateful to now become a member of the judiciary by serving as an Administrative Law Judge for New Jersey. As I'm sure you would agree, civility, competence and character are all characteristi  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * University researchers to lead green infrastructure, community engagement, K-12 education and planning initiatives as part of a $72.5 million federal grant * * * By Andrew Smith Rutgers University researchers will lead several components of a $72.5 million federal initiative to fortify New Jersey's coast against climate change and extreme weather events. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2024: On the heels of announcing it's the 2024 Flagship Under 30 Summit, Forbes today announced that singer-songwriter Shaboozey, will kick off the summit, with an electrifying performance at the Under 30 opening concert. The event, taking place in Cincinnati on September 22-25, 2024, will convene young entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators from across the world for a chance to network and col  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 10 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Nakaysha Gonzalez Rutgers researchers examined particulate matter from a June 2023 fire that triggered advisories for more than 100 million Americans in the Northeast. Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing toxic chemicals over long distances, compromising air quality in the New Jersey and New York City areas, according to Rutgers Health resear  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 31 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers professor warns that online personalities may tout unproven health claims of products and services as well as contradict standards of care * * * By Michelle Edelstein The wellness industry is unregulated with few rules governing marketing claims often made by social media influencers, who present themselves as subject-matter experts providing "relatable" content to thousands, if not mi  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Extending voter registration to health care settings could increase electoral participation among minority and young voters, according to a Rutgers study * * * By Greg Bruno When we're sick, the first step on the road to recovery is a visit to the doctor's office. It turns out the same may also be true for breathing life into America's democracy. A Rutgers University-New Brunswick study publ  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: * * * The fully online programs focus on in-demand career paths including psychology, accounting, business administration and social work * * * Montclair State University has launched four new fully online degree programs for students seeking a bachelor's or master's education. These flexible, online offerings, which will welcome students beginning fall 2024 and 2025, allow students to complete cou  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2024: The Attorney General's Office today identified the decedent and the officer from the fatal officer-involved shooting in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 28, 2024. The civilian who died during the encounter has been identified as Victoria G. Lee, 26, of Fort Lee. According to the preliminary investigation, on July 28 at approximately 1:25 a.m., police officers fr  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: SINGAPORE (August 8, 2024) - The combined wealth of tycoons on the 2024 Forbes list of the Philippines' 50 Richest was nearly flat at US$80.8 billion, compared to $80.4 billion last year. The complete list can be found here and in the August issue of Forbes Asia. The Philippines' economy expanded by 5.7% in the first quarter of 2024, slower than the 6.4% growth in the same period last year, as inflation and high  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Peer social genetic effects - the influence of a social partner's genotype on the observable traits of another - influence risk for addiction and psychiatric disorders later in life, a Rutgers researcher finds * * * By Greg Bruno Mom always said, "Choose your friends wisely." Now a study led by a Rutgers Health professor shows she was onto something: Their traits can rub off on you - especially  more