JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 17 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * The 2025 Forbes Iconoclast Summit Will Convene The Finance Industry's Most Influential Dealmakers, Financial Titans, Investors And Market Movers The Forbes Iconoclast Summit will be returning for its fourth annual event on June 5, 2025 in New York City, bringing together the world's leading voices at the intersection of Wall Street, entrepreneurial capital and global business. The exclusive, invite-only  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Acting Governor Way Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Victims of Jet Set Nightclub Roof Collapse in Santo Domingo TRENTON -- Acting Governor Way today signed Executive Order No. 385, ordering U.S. and New Jersey flags to fly at half-staff on Monday, April 21, 2025, in recognition and mourning of the lives lost due to the roof collapse at Jet Set nightclub in Sa  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Charitable Foundation Highlights 2024 Community Impact Report CAMDEN, N.J. - APRIL 14, 2025 - The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today it awarded over $5 million to org  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 18 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Charitable Foundation Supports Kentucky Communities Impacted by Storms and Floods The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it provided a $15,000 grant to the Ameri  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, April 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Naperville04/16/2025 Author Mary Kubica to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, April 23 rd, 2025 Naperville, IL - April 16, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Naperville, IL bookstore on Wednesday,  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 16 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF celebrates cotton farmers' yield achievements with 20th annual FiberMax One Ton Club RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, April 15, 2025 - Cotton farmers and their families gathered in Lubbock, Texas, on April 3 to celebrate FiberMax cotton yield achievements as part of BASF's FiberMax One Ton Club, a long-standing tradition now in its 20th year. The club recognizes cotton farmers who produce FiberMax yields  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 18 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF expands EcoBalanced portfolio and powers six U.S. Care Chemicals sites with 100 percent renewable electricity * Dehyton PK 45 and Dehyton KE UP certified as EcoBalanced grades, reducing carbon footprint and supporting customers' reduction targets * Six U.S. Care Chemicals production sites powered by 100 percent renewable electricity in 2024, resulting in annual CO2 savings of ~33,000 tons * Combin  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, April 17 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF expands sustainable chelating agent solutions with Trilon G * Utilizing GLDA chemistry, the product's strong chelating power enhances cleaning efficiency and delivers superior results in diverse applications FLORHAM PARK, NJ, April 16, 2025 - BASF Care Chemicals has announced the launch of Trilon G chelating agent, which utilizes GLDA (glutamic acid diacetate) chemistry. This latest addition to BAS  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey City University issued the following news: * * * Crossing the Hudson: NJCU Athletics Announces Historic Move to Become Founding Member of Reimagined New Conference with CUNYAC Institutions New Jersey City University (NJCU) Athletics has announced a transformative decision to join a new conference being formed that includes the eight Division III members of the City University of New York Athletic Conference (CUNYAC), marking a strategic expansio  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Father's Mental Health Can Impact Children for Years By Greg Bruno Five-year-olds exposed to paternal depression are more likely to have behavioral issues in grade school, Rutgers Health researchers find In popular culture, dads are stoic, sensitive and strong. So powerful is the mystique of the happy dad that celebrities, joke books - even hard seltzers - carry the label. Real life is different. Fat  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 12 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * First Lady Tammy Murphy Hosts 23rd Nurture NJ Family Festival, Held in Plainfield Family Festival Series Has Served Over 15,000 Families Across New Jersey Since 2019 PLAINFIELD - First Lady Tammy Murphy today hosted a Nurture NJ Family Festival at Plainfield High School, connecting hundreds families with essential resources form state, county, and local partners. Since 2019, these festi  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 15 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Announces 10th Annual 30 Under 30 Europe List Young Changemakers Highlighted On This Year's List Include Harris Dickinson, Lola Young and Cole Palmer LONDON - April 15, 2025 - Forbes today unveiled its tenth annual 30 Under 30 Europe List, celebrating a decade of spotlighting the region's young industry disruptors, innovators and changemakers. This year's milestone edition includes visionaries w  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 16 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Staffing CEO Offers A Definitive Perspective On Workforce Management "Building Blocks of Success: An Inside Look at the Technical Contract Staffing Industry" by Monte Block is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK (April 15, 2025) -- Building Blocks of Success: An Inside Look at the Technical Contract Staffing Industry, by Monte Block, is now available on Amazon. The book is published with Forbes Books,  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 16 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * "Underdog Nation" by Quang X. Pham is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK (April 15, 2025) -- Underdog Nation: Zero In On Effort and Results for Success by Quang X. Pham is available today on Amazon. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. Success isn't reserved for the privileged--it belongs to those who fight for it. It belongs to the underd  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Murphy Calls for Formal Investigation Into Regional Energy Cost Crisis TRENTON - Governor Phil Murphy today urged the federal government to investigate whether market manipulation resulted in higher energy prices that are set to take effect this summer, harming consumers and businesses in New Jersey and the region. The Governor penned a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory C  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 17 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Student Entrepreneurs Earn $30,000 in Start-Up Funds in Business Plan Competition High Point University students presented their business ideas to a panel of judges and earned a combined $30,000 in start-up funds during the 15th annual HPU Business Plan Competition. Pictured from left were Brian Namnoum, a senior business administration major from West Hartford, Connecticut; Jackson Tuom  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 15 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * In Advance of Busy Summer 2025 Travel Season, Governor Murphy, Amtrak, and NJ TRANSIT Hold Summit Highlighting Infrastructure and Equipment Improvements and Future Work New Progress Report Released on the Joint Inspection, Maintenance, and Improvement Program for Amtrak's Infrastructure and NJ TRANSIT's Trains Significant Upgrades From the Past Year Are Expected to Mitigate Major Servic  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Announces 63rd Consecutive Year of Dividend Increase; Raises Quarterly Dividend by 4.8% New Brunswick, NJ (April 15, 2025) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a 4.8% increase in the quarterly dividend, from $1.24 per share to $1.30 per share, marking the 63rd year of consecutive increases. At the new rate, the indicated div  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 15 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson MedTech Announces Completion of First Cases with OTTAVA Robotic Surgical System First use in gastric bypass at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Trial will support submission for multiple procedures New Brunswick, N.J., April 14, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in surgical technologies and solutions, today announced completion of the first cases in the   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson reports Q1 2025 results - 2025 First-Quarter reported sales growth of 2.4% to $21.9 Billion with operational growth of 4.2%/* and adjusted operational growth of 3.3%/* - 2025 First-Quarter earnings per share (EPS) increased to $4.54 which includes the reversal of special charges and adjusted EPS increased to $2.77 or 2.2%/* - Significant new product pipeline progress includi  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water President Addresses ASCE Report Card, Urges More Investment in Critical Water Infrastructure Rob Burton, president of Kentucky American Water, issued the following statement in response to the grades of C- for water and D+ for wastewater in the American Society of Civil Engineers' (ASCE) 2025 Report Card for America's Infrastruct  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 17 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Live From Antarctica: Rutgers Opens a Portal to One of Earth's Most Remote Places By Mitaali Taskar The innovative program connects students with researchers in the Antarctic, inspiring a love of science Wearing overalls, layered sweatshirts, and a knit cap to fend off the chilly weather, Rutgers biological oceanographer Mya Sharpe stood on a deck of Palmer Station on Anvers Island near the Antarctic   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 17 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Maryland American Water Announces Upcoming Annual Spring Hydrant Flushing in Bel Air Bel Air, MD - April 17, 2025 - Maryland American Water will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program starting on Monday, April 21. This work is an essential part of our system maintenance program and is necessary for customers to continue to receive high-quality  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 16 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Graduate Student Selected for Summer Research at Duke University English graduate student, Carlee Migliorisi '24, was recently awarded a travel grant from Duke University's David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library to visit and conduct research for her graduate thesis at the Franklin Research Center. Migliorisi's thesis focuses on the last 50 years of Asbury Park's history, including the ri  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 16 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water invest $1.3 Million in Little Falls New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 2,500 feet of aging water main in Little Falls starting this month. The company is upgrading the aging water lines that were installed as far back as the 1940s with new 8-inch and 12-inch ductile iron main along Wilmore Road, between 1 st A  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 17 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * First Caribbean 'Dirt Ant' Found in 16-Million-Year-Old Amber Biologists at NJIT unearth a buried chapter in the evolution of dirt ants, uncovering first fossil evidence that one of Earth's stealthiest insects inhabited the Caribbean millions of years ago. Wherever there's dirt there's bound to be ants, but one particular group is so adept at blending in with the ground that they h  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New Jersey Monitor: GOP candidates for governor spar over anti-abortion bona fides According to the New Jersey Monitor, the Garden State's GOP gubernatorial candidates spent the weekend fighting over who holds the most extreme anti-choice beliefs in the race and outlining their plans to rip away fundamental freedoms if they are elected. While the report notes that Bill Spadea has racked up endorseme  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * NJIT Study Probes Genetic 'Smoking Gun,' Health Risks of Vaping Among Gen Z We all know how bad smoking is for you, but what about vaping? A new study at New Jersey Institute of technology (NJIT) led by forensic anthropologist and biochemist Sara Zapico is exploring the potential long-term health risks of e-cigarettes and how they might manifest in young adults at the genetic level  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 15 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * NJIT Study Probes Genetic 'Smoking Gun,' Health Risks of Vaping Among Gen Z We all know how bad smoking is for you, but what about vaping? A new study at New Jersey Institute of technology (NJIT) led by forensic anthropologist and biochemist Sara Zapico is exploring the potential long-term health risks of e-cigarettes and how they might manifest in young adults at the genetic level  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 16 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Oceanport to Benefit from $5.5 Million Infrastructure Investment by New Jersey American Water New Jersey American Water will replace over three miles of aging water main in Oceanport starting this month. The company will upgrade the aging water lines that were installed as far back as the 1960s with new 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch ductile iron main along  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, April 16 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following news release: * * * Optimum Opens a New and Interactive Retail Store in River Edge, New Jersey to Support Customers NEW JERSEY (APRIL 15, 2025) - Optimum, the leading provider of fiber internet, mobile, TV and phone services, today announces the opening of a new and interactive retail store in River Edge, New Jersey, located at 1061 Main Street. The new state-of-the-art retail store offers a modern   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 16 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water and the American Water Charitable Foundation Provide Over $2.1 Million in Statewide Support to Communities in 2024 MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 16, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced its charitable giving for 2024. Last year, the company provided more than $1.4 million through grants, general charitable contributions   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 14 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Announces $5.4 Million in Washington County Water System Upgrades McMurray, Pa. (March 10, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of several improvement projects totaling$5.4 million that will replace two miles of water main in Washington County to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disru  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, April 15 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Research Record: People Favor Sanctioning Extreme Online Hate Speech By Ambreen Ali Princeton SPIA's Research Record series highlights the vast scholarly achievements of our faculty members, whose expertise extends beyond the classroom and into everyday life. If you'd like your work considered for future editions of Research Record, click here (external link)   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence Recreates the Motion of a Beating Heart Using Surface Electrical Recordings By Andrew Smith Researchers from Rutgers Health and RWJBarnabas Health have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) technology that transforms basic electrocardiogram (ECG) readings of electrical activity into sophisticated heart motion signals normally obtained via echocardiogram, potentially improvin  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Autism Rates Hit Record High, With One in 31 Children Affected, CDC Reports By Andrew Smith Autism rates in the United States have reached a record high, with about one in 31 children (3.2%) identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on April 15. This represents a 22% increase since 2020 and a 375% increase sin  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Culturally Sensitive and Targeted Interventions Needed to Enhance Hepatitis A Vaccination Among LGBTQ+ Adults By Michelle Edelstein The highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease inflames the liver and has seen rising outbreaks among men who have sex with men A new study from Rutgers School of Public Health researchers underscores disparities in hepatitis A vaccination among men who have sex with   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 16 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Frequent Use of Antibiotics in Infants and Young Children May Increase Risk for Asthma, Allergies and Other Conditions By Nicole Swenarton Rutgers Health researchers highlight the connection between early repeated antibiotic use how it impacts the digestive microbiome Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to young children to combat conditions such as ear infections and pneumonia. But the drugs may disr  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 17 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Grad Student Aims to Help Underserved People Through Problem Solving and Policy By Mike Lucas Taking a "random" class led Brandon Wildman to the Rutgers School of Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology Applied psychology utilizes methods and findings of scientific psychology to solve practical problems in everyday, real-world settings. Graduate student Brandon Wildman said he was dra  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Understanding Vicarious Trauma in Research Assistant Roles By Patrice Harley Rutgers Health study emphasizes the importance of building in breaks and fostering supportive, flexible team environments Research assistants often face unique challenges when working on emotionally intense topics, particularly if they lack established support systems outside the research team or have not yet learned effectiv  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 16 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Springfield to benefit from New Jersey American Water's $3 Million Infrastructure Project New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 1.3 miles of aging water main in Springfield starting this month. The company is upgrading the aging water lines that were installed as far back as the 1950s with new 16-inch ductile iron main along U.S. Route 22  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 16 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: * * * Sun Chemical to Feature Solutions Designed for Sustainability and Operational Efficiency at INFOFLEX 2025 PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. - April 15, 2025 - Showcasing its newest innovative products for the flexible packaging market, Sun Chemical will demonstrate its commitment to advancing transformative, sustainable solutions at INFOFLEX 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Under the theme "Experi  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, April 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * The Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University opens new PhD position to better understand and combat paper mills Wiley will sponsor the project, marking the publisher's continued investment in research integrity HOBOKEN, NJ and LEIDEN, Netherlands - Today, the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University, in collaboration with the Universi  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Tom Kean Jr. Posts Massive Q1 Fundraising Haul Republican Tom Kean Jr. just announced that his campaign brought in a whopping $971,532 in Q1, his largest quarter ever outside of the fall of an election year Kean Jr. has been hard at work fighting to secure the border, lower taxes, and cut costs - it's no surprise New Jerseyans can't wait to send him back to Congress. "Congressman Tom K  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 17 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk to Announce Fiscal First-Quarter 2025 Results on May 7, 2025 JERSEY CITY, N.J., April 16, 2025 -- Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, will report its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 31, 2025, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, before the market open. The press release, with accompanying financial informati  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, April 15 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Wealth Of Korea's 50 Richest On Forbes List Falls 14% To US$99 Billion Michael Kim reclaims top spot with $9.5 billion SINGAPORE (April 15, 2025) - Impacted by both South Korea's biggest political crisis in decades and the recent U.S. tariff shock, the country's benchmark Kospi index declined 15% since fortunes were last measured 12 months ago. As a result, the collective net worth of Korea's 50 Riches  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 18 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $350,000 in Charleston Infrastructure Charleston, W.Va., (April 18, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce an infrastructure upgrade project in Kanawha County. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company will be investing approximately $350,0  more