WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "A Betrayal": Tom Kean Jr. Blasted for Gutting Medicaid, Putting New Jerseyans at Risk * "[Kean Jr.'s] vote wasn't just a mistake. It was a betrayal." Tom Kean Jr. keeps trying to have it both ways on his disastrous YES vote to slash Medicaid - but voters aren't letting him get away with it. In a local column, Kean Jr. and his fellow New Jersey Republicans were put on blast for  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Three Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring The Defendants Targeted Pharmacies Throughout the Northeastern United States * ALBANY, NEW YORK - Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, age 36, of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, have been arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 [Category: Energy] -- The American Clean Power Association posted the following news release: * * * ACP Commends NJ Leadership in Implementing Energy Storage Program * WASHINGTON, D.C., August 12, 2025 -- The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Director of Eastern State Affairs Moira Cyphers following the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' official launch of the state's energy storage program in conjunction with Governor Mur  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 18 [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 Minnetonka * Author William Kent Krueger to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, August 20 th, 2025 Minnetonka, MN - August 13, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Minnetonka, MN bookstore on Wednes  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 20 [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 Rockwall Author Lana Ferguson to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 * Rockwall, TX - August 20, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Rockwall, TX bookstore on Wednesday, August 27   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Condemn DHS Raid at Warehouse in Edison, NJ * NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following statement condemning the DHS raid in Edison, NJ: "The Trump administration's reckless, militarized enforcement actions are performative theatrics that do little to enhance public safety or adv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ to Host Press Conference Outside Rep. Pou's Office Condemning AIPAC-Funded Trip During Gaza Genocide, Paterson Water Crisis * On Thursday, August 21, at 10 a.m., the New Jersey chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and American Muslims for Palestine-New Jersey will host a press conference outside U.S. Rep. Nellie Pou's office to c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NJ, AMP-NJ, Coalition Partners Condemn Rep. Pou's AIPAC-Funded Trip Amid Paterson Water Crisis, Gaza Genocide * The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) and American Muslims for Palestine-New Jersey (AMP-NJ) and other partner organizations today held a press conference outside U.S. Rep. Nellie Pou's office to condemn her   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 19 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Completes Acquisition of Bass Lake Water Company * BASS LAKE, Calif. (AUGUST 19, 2025) \- California American Water announced today that it has completed its acquisition of the Bass Lake Water Company system. The purchase of the system, which serves approximately 1,000 customers, was previously approved by the California Public  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * A New Chapter: Seton Hall Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution By Linda Karten The U.S. Department of Education recently recognized Seton Hall University as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). The designation is granted to accredited public or private nonprofit institutions of higher education where Hispanic or Latino students comprise at least 25 percent of full-time undergraduate enrollmen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kean Commemorates Social Security's 90th Anniversary, Highlights Strength and Importance of Program * (August 20, 2025) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) introduced a resolution last week commemorating the 90 th anniversary of Social Security and reaffirming the importance of this landmark federal program in providing economi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kean Holds Roundtable with Local Restaurant and Hospitality Business Owners * (August 22, 2025) SOMERVILLE, NJ -- Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) held a roundtable discussion yesterday at Verve Restaurant in partnership with the New Jersey Restaurant & Hospital Association (NJRHA). The event brought together local restaurant operators and hospitality business owners from across N  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kean Hosts Agriculture Roundtable Discussion with New Jersey Farmers * (August 22, 2025) CHESTER, NJ -- Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) convened a roundtable discussion today with New Jersey farmers, state agricultural leaders, and local officials at Alstede Farms. The event provided an opportunity to hear directly from local producers about the challenges and opportunities facin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on Hurricane Erin * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Erin and any potential impact on the South Jersey coast. "My office is keeping a close eye on Hurricane Erin as it moves up the East Coast," said Congressman Van Drew. "Right now, the storm is expected to stay offshore, but we all know  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 31 States And D.C. From July 2024 To July 2025; While 22 States Add Construction Jobs From June To July * Tue, 08/19/2025 - 12:41 Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While California and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Losses; Oregon and Colorado Top Monthly Gainers; California & Wyoming Have the Wors  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Cooper University Health Care issued the following news release: * * * Cooper University Health Care Receives Grant to Advance Food Security and Community Outreach in Camden CAMDEN, NJ -- Cooper University Health Care has been awarded a $19,300 grant through the Camden Food Security Collective, supported by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and administered by the Food Bank of South Jersey. This funding will enhance Cooper's ongoing efforts to combat food insecu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Delivers remarks at Rally Against Empire WindSmith underscores Empire Wind's threats to national security, the environment, sea creatures, New Jersey commercial and recreational fishing, and tourism * Today, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), a longtime vocal opponent of offshore wind development, joined local elected officials, fisherman, stakeholders, and New Jersey residents at the Rally Against E  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * E&C and Judiciary Democrats Launch Investigation into Skydance-Paramount Merger Top House Democrats Seek Answers on Whether the Terms of the Government-Approved Merger Includes Censorship of Editorial Products at the Network, Details on the Millions in Free Trump Advertising, and More * Today, Energy and Commerce C  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Global CEO Conference Returns To Jakarta In October * Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, leads a distinguished speaker line-up for the 23 rd Forbes Global CEO Conference JAKARTA (August 20, 2025) - Forbes Media today announced that the Forbes Global CEO Conference will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, this October 14-15, 2025. Now in its 23 rd year, the  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia To Be Held In Bangkok * Young entrepreneurs and trailblazers across the Asia-Pacific region to gather in Bangkok #Under30Summit BANGKOK (August 19, 2025) - Forbes announced today that it will hold its Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia in Bangkok, Thailand on September 10-12, 2025. The Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 will gather hundreds of young entreprene  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * How New Jersey taxpayers are saving $3,702 thanks to Tom Kean, Jr. * New Jersey taxpayers will save $3,702 on average thanks to Representative Tom Kean, Jr.'s Working Family Tax Cuts. A new Tax Foundation report found New Jersey taxpayers will save big, thanks to expanded child tax credits, pro-business policies and No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime and a tax cut on Social Security. B  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Clean Water Action issued the following news release: * * * ICE Raids at Edison, NJ Warehouse - Clean Water Action Stands with Workers for Dignity and Fair Treatment EDISON, NJ--On July 8, 2025, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a raid at Alba Wine & Spirits warehouse in Edison, New Jersey. According to workers and advocacy groups, ICE agents arrived around 9 AM and surrounded the warehouse, sparking fear and confusion. Tolani Taylor, Zero Emis  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 18 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Illinois American Water to Make Annual Water Treatment Change in Metro East; Maintenance Work includes Flushing of Water Mains and Fire Hydrants * Belleville, Ill. (Aug. 18, 2025) - Beginning this week, Illinois American Water's Metro East water system will undergo its annual temporary water treatment change that supports continued delivery of quality w  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 21 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Continues U.S. Investment with $2 Billion Commitment to Enable Manufacturing at State-Of-The-Art North Carolina Facility * New Brunswick, N.J. - AUGUST 21, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the "Company"), healthcare's leading, most comprehensive innovation powerhouse, announced today it will increase its presence in North Carolina with a 160  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSFR) -- TM Forum, a New Jersey non-profit corporation, has filed an updated notification with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission, outlining changes to its membership. This communication was made on July 17, 2025, as required by the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing serves to maintain the venture's ability to limit antitrust liability to actual damages. The organization's global membership roster s  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 18 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Announces $1.4 Million Water Main Replacement Project in Sadieville * Kentucky American Water has announced a $1.4 million water main improvement project in the City of Sadieville in Scott County. As part of the company's ongoing commitment to providing safe, clean and reliable water service, the company's contractor will replace  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 20 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky American Water Now Accepting Applications for 2025 Firefighting Support Grants * LEXINGTON, Ky., (July 31, 2025) - To show its continued commitment to community fire departments, Kentucky American Water announced today it is accepting applications for its 14th annual Firefighting Support Grant Program. "Kentucky American Water is proud to sup  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kim, Duckworth Lead Senate Delegation to South Korea & Japan to Strengthen National Security & Economic Ties, Expand Shipbuilding and Quantum Partnerships U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) are leading a Senate delegation to South Korea and Japan to strengthen economic ties between our countries as well as bolster national security including by expanding quantum cooperation and e  more

ENCINO, California, Aug. 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $4.58 Million Sale of Multifamily Property in Hoboken HOBOKEN, N.J., Aug. 19, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 719 Willow Avenue, a multifamily property in Hoboken, New Jersey, for $4,580,000. "The seller engaged us w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Menendez, Espaillat Lead Hispanic Caucus Colleagues in Demanding DHS End Illegal Restrictions on ICE Detention Center Oversight * Today, Vice Chair of Policy Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 21 of their Congressional Hispanic Caucus ("CHC") colleagues in demanding the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") immediately end their efforts to impede Members' oversight au  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Aug. 21, 2025: * * * Mikie Sherrill Vows to Freeze Utility Rates on Day One Yesterday, Mikie Sherrill announced that she will declare a State of Emergency on Utility Costs on day one as governor to freeze New Jerseyans' utility rates and lower costs for families. With a focus on expanding investments in new, cheaper, and cleaner power generation and increasing transparency and accountability from New Jers  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release: * * * Morris County Man Charged with Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer, as well as Narcotics and Firearm Offenses, including Possession of Multiple Assault Rifles A Morris County man has been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer, as well as narcotics offenses and possession of five firearms, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba ann  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The National School Transportation Association, Yardville, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in response to the agency's Request for Information on the Federal Surface Transportation Programs Reauthorization. The association, representing over 55 years of experience in school bus transportation, is urging key legislative actions to enhance student safety and address ongoing challenges in the industry. In its l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Nellie Pou Voted Against Saving New Jerseyans $3,702 * A new report found out of touch Democrat Nellie Pou voted AGAINST saving New Jersey taxpayers $3,702 by opposing expanded child tax credits, pro-business policies, and commonsense relief like No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and a Social Security tax cut. Radical Democrat Nellie Pou instead vowed to massively raise taxes on workin  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 21 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey American Water Invests $1.8 Million in Dunellen Infrastructure * CAMDEN, N.J. - AUG. 21, 2025 - New Jersey American Water will replace 3,140 feet of aging water pipe in Dunellen starting this month. The company will upgrade the 6-inch water lines, originally installed in the early 1940s, with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Citizen Action has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality opposing its decision to rescind a 1998 interpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act. The organization, which works for social, racial and economic justice, states that redefining the list of federal public benefits will place programs such as Title X, Head Start and community health service  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Resident Sentenced for Role in Global Export Control and Sanctions Evasion Scheme * Today, in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, a New Jersey resident and dual U.S. and Russian national, Vadim Yermolenko, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a transnational arms dealing and money laundering network that sought to acquire ammunition and sensitive dual-use electronics for  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * New Jersey Resident Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in Global Export Control and Sanctions Evasion Scheme Defendant Facilitated Russia's Acquisition of Millions of Dollars' Worth of U.S.-Made Dual-Use Electronics, as Well as Military-Grade Ammunition * BROOKLYN, NY - Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, dual U.S. and   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 20 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * New Pearson Data Shows Connections Academy High School Students Using AI Study Tools Achieve Higher Grades and Pass Rates * Course Scores Rise for High Schoolers Using AI, Prompting a Rethink of Study Habits Ground Picture/Shutterstock.com Hoboken, NJ - August 20, 2025 - With a new school year kicking off, Pearson, (FTSE: PSON) the world's lifelong learning company, release  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey, has completed an inventory of a human mandible in its collection and determined that there is no cultural affiliation to any Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization. The item, labeled "Indian jaw" and bearing a collection number, represents the remains of at least one individual of Native American ancestry. A museum inventory found the remains to have no associated funerary objects. According to the museum, there is no k  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Newark Museum of Art, New Jersey, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects, determining a cultural connection to three indigenous groups. This action means the remains of at least two individuals and 58 objects will be returned to the Delaware Nation, Oklahoma; the Delaware Tribe of Indians; and the Stockbridge Munsee Community, Wisconsin. A human jawbone, anonymously given to the museum in 1931, was removed from the site of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * NJ 101.5 article on Smith's remarks at Rally Against Empire Wind'Trump blames "stupid and ugly" NJ project for rising energy costs' * By Dan Alexander Published August 19, 2025 President Donald Trump weighed in on New Jersey's spike in energy costs, blaming offshore wind energy for driving up costs. New Jersey ratepayers are experiencing sticker shock when opening their bills, as a 20% hik  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSoth) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission was informed on June 6, 2025, by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control about a radiation safety incident in Lake City, South Carolina, involving NAN YA Plastics Corp. America, Livingston, New Jersey. The company reported that a fixed gauging device had malfunctioned, causing a sealed source to become stuck in an exposed position within a dip tube assembly. The source, a 9 millicurie Cobalt-60 model, wa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has denied a petition from several groups who alleged that the owners of the Palisades Nuclear Plant misused decommissioning funds. The groups, which includes Beyond Nuclear, Takoma Park, Maryland, Michigan Safe Energy Future and Don't Waste Michigan, claimed that Holtec Palisades LLC and Holtec Decommissioning International LLC, both located in Camden, New Jersey, spent money from the decommissioning trust fund on activities relat  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 21 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Announces $1.1 Million Additional Water Line Upgrades in Scranton * SCRANTON, Pa. (August 21, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced the start of a $1.1 million project to replace more than one mile of water main in the City of Scranton to improve reliability for customers, reduce service disruptions and increase  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 22 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Secures PFAS Compliance in Audubon Just Weeks After Acquisition * NORRISTOWN, Pa. (Aug. 21, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today that its recently acquired Audubon system in Lower Providence Township now meets all current state standards for PFOS and PFOA (PFAS)and other water quality benchmarks. "Our company  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Political Science Graduate Wins National Award for Essay on Climate Change Eline Xia '25, Political Science and Sustainability, was recognized for her research on extreme weather and mitigation policies by the National Political Science Honor Society, Pi Alpha Sigma, this month. A group of Stockton Political Science faculty members nominated Xia's paper, "Catalysts or Barriers of Change: The Role of Extreme  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Research Record: Increasing Voter Turnout Among College-Aged Students By David Pavlak 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 (extern  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Bacon, Kean Introduce Legislation to Combat Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, August 18, 2025, U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), Don Bacon (NE-2), and Tom Kean (NJ-7) introduced a package of legislation aimed at protecting families from Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. "Everyone knows that the Garden State is home to some  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Rutgers University School of Public Health released a comprehensive analysis of Nurture NJ's indirect influences, finding that the statewide maternal and infant health initiative launched by First Lady Tammy Murphy in 2019 has generated significant "ripple effects" that extend far beyond its direct policy changes and funding allocations. The study, based on 30 in-depth interviews conducted in 2024 with maternal and infant health leaders across New Jersey's commu  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Cosmologist Aids in Effort to Study Dark Energy-Filled Black Holes A physical model based on black holes turning matter into dark energy offers a cure to hiccups in understanding the universe * A collaboration involving a Rutgers University-New Brunswick cosmologist, along with hundreds of other researchers and dozens of institutions, is exploring the nature of dark energy, a mysterious driver of the   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How a Doctor's Blood Transfusion Research Is Changing Standards and Saving Lives Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School By Andrew Smith Jeffrey Carson spent more than a decade persuading hospitals that fewer, resource-saving blood transfusions work just as well as more frequent transfusions for most patients. More recently, the Rutgers internist finished a massive study that indicates a ma  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 21 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How the Indirect Effects of Nurture NJ Bolster Maternal Health Initiatives By Nakaysha Gonzalez Rutgers Health researchers have assessed not only the direct effects of Nurture NJ - the statewide initiative launched in 2019 by First Lady Tammy Murphy to improve maternal and infant health and reduce racial disparities in health outcomes - but the indirect effects as well. According to the resea  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 21 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 19, 2025, by Nakaysha Gonzalez with Philip Demokritou, the Henry Rutgers chair and a professor in nanoscience and environmental bioengineering at the School of Public Health and School of Engineering: * * * Researchers to Examine Los Angeles Wildfires and Their Implications for Public Health Rutgers Health professors receive two grants to study health and environmental risks By Nakaysha Gonzale  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Sherrill Leads by Nine Points Among Likely Voters in 2025 Race for New Jersey Governor Key voting blocs take familiar sides, but independents are split, according to Rutgers-Eagleton Poll * With less than three months until Election Day, congresswoman and Democratic nominee for governor Mikie Sherrill has a nine-point lead over former state assemblyman and Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli among like  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-cv-06909; S.D.N.Y. filed Aug. 21, 2025) involving Kenneth Thom: * * * On August 21, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged New Jersey resident Kenneth Thom with defrauding investors in connection with an offering fraud through which he allegedly raised over $600,000 from more than fifty investors. According to the SEC's complaint, Thom, who used the monikers "K Money" a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Booker Calls for Immediate Re-Instatement of Temporary Medical-Humanitarian Visas For Gazans * In response to news that the U.S. State Department is "suspending the issuance of all visitor visas for people from the war-torn Gaza Strip, including children in need of urgent medical care," Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall Returns to AAC&U AI Institute By Michael Soupios Seton Hall University has been invited to participate for a second year in the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum. This continued involvement affirms the University's growing leadership in exploring ethical and innovative uses of artificial intelligence in higher education.   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Global Collaboration and Innovation: Seton Hall at the 28th IFCU General Assembly By Thomas Deneault Last week Interim Provost Erik Lillquist J.D., and Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D., attended the 28th General Assembly of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), hosted by Universidad del Valle de Atemajac (UNIVA) in Guadalajara. This year's assembly theme was "Catholic Universities as Ch  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * National Security Fellows Present Research to Leaders in Washington and Tokyo By Mary Burke Seton Hall University's 2024-25 National Security Fellowship concluded with two landmark trips, one to Washington DC, and the other to Japan, each offering fellows rare opportunities to directly engage with high-ranking national security officials, deepen their understanding of international strategic dynamics   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Pre-College Health Professions Camp Immerses High School Students in Real-World Healthcare Experiences By Natalie Neubauer The School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS), in partnership with the Department of Continuing Education and Professional Studies at Seton Hall University, recently launched its inaugural Pre-College Health Professions Immersion Program -- a dynamic, nine-day experience design  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Career Center Introduces New Platform, 12Twenty, Connecting Students to Career Opportunities By Dominique Mercadante This fall, The Career Center has introduced, 12Twenty, a comprehensive career management platform designed to elevate the student and employer experience while enhancing the work of the Career Center. 12Twenty helps early-career professionals, universities and employers leverage data t  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Graduate Info Sessions Offer Insights Into Programs and Careers By Lorraine Joyce This fall, the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media (CHDCM) is offering online information sessions for prospective graduate students, giving them the opportunity to connect and engage with the College's faculty, staff and current students. During these monthly information sessions, attendees can find out ab  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Aug. 20 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * New Online Modules to Support Faculty and Students With Disabilities By Karen Van Norman Seton Hall University is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. To help faculty better understand the needs of students with disabilities, and to provide practical strategies for supporting their success, we are pleased to announce the launch of a new series of sh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Smith applauds President Trump's leadership and tireless efforts to end the war in Ukraine * "President Trump's bold and tenacious leadership and tireless efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine are inspiring and will make the difference in any progress that may be made," said Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a senior member and leading foreign policy lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives.   more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * Stockton Creates Transfer Pathway with Bucks County Community College Stockton University has signed a dual admission and transfer partnership agreement with Bucks County Community College that will help students make a smooth transition from the two-year college to Stockton's bachelor's degree programs. The agreement strengthens the relationship between Stockton and Bucks, located in Newtown, Pennsylvania,  more

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 21 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * $280,000 State Grant Brings AI, Robots into K-12 Classrooms Patty Weeks remembered when computers were first brought into K-12 classrooms three decades ago. "I was probably one of the first people to even get a computer at Stockton," said Weeks, who has worked to educate teachers for nearly 30 years as the director of the university's Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center (S  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 19 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * Sun Chemical to Showcase Innovative Packaging Solutions at FACHPACK 2025 SOUTH NORMANTON, UK - August 18, 2025 - Sun Chemical will present its innovative range of packaging inks, coatings, adhesives, and expert services under the theme of 'Experience. Transformation.' at FACHPACK 2025 (Nuremberg, Germany, 23-25 September, Hall 5, Stand 5-202), underlining its position as a trusted partner   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 21 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Tennessee American Water Invests Over $5 Million in Lookout Valley River Crossing to Enhance System Reliability * Chattanooga, TN (August 21, 2025) - Tennessee American Water is investing over $5 million in a critical infrastructure project that will install 7,200 feet of 16-inch pipe to enhance water system reliability and service in the Lookout Valley  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released a determination for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project, a gas pipeline undertaking proposed by Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. The assessment addresses how the project's construction and operation would affect air quality. This evaluation was prepared to satisfy mandates under the Clean Air Act. The project involves constructing several sections of pipeline parallel to existing lines to boost capacity.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Two Who Exchanged Gunfire in NYC * New York, NY - The U.S. Marshals (USMS) New York/New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force, along with the FBI, Aug. 14 located and arrested a man who had eluded police after exchanging gunfire on Aug. 12 with the New York Police Department (NYPD) and another man. Aaron Richard is alleged to have engaged in a gunfight with Edy  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Watson Coleman Statement on Yesterday's ICE Operations in Trenton * August 22, 2025 Following yesterday's Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation in Trenton, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) called for the release of Julio Lopez Najera, a Trenton resident with a pending green card application. Mr. Lopez Najera has been detained since early Thursday morning and is curre  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Aug. 20 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $180,000 in East 4th Street Infrastructure * Charleston, W.Va., (August 20, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $180,000 infrastructure project on East 4 th Street in Belle, continuing its infrastructure upgrades in community. "Sound infrastructure is the foundation of safe, clean, and rel  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Where Viking Ships Once Sailed: Dolce by Wyndham Arrives in Aalborg * LONDON (19 August 2025) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has opened the newly remodeled Comwell Hvide Hus Aalborg, Dolce by Wyndham, a 16-story icon overlooking the lush, historic Kildeparken. Just steps from the city's lively center, the hotel is perfectly placed for experiencing the best of Denmark's n  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society, Mount Laurel, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing strong concerns regarding the proposed payment reductions for the Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS). The organization, comprising over 5,500 clinicians, highlights that the proposed $1.13 billion reduction, translating to a 6.4% decrease from 2025 rates, threatens   more