Saturday - October 25, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday October 19, 2025 ( 73 items )  

American Water Highlights the Value of Water During 11th Annual Imagine a Day Without Water
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * American Water Highlights the Value of Water During 11th Annual Imagine a Day Without Water American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., highlights Imagine a Day Without Water to focus on the actions that individuals, communities, and policymakers can take to help protect our most precious resource through conservation a  more

BASF announces EPA approval of Zorina fungicide
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF announces EPA approval of Zorina fungicide * RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC, October 14, 2025 - Zorina fungicide has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration and is now approved for use, subject to state approvals. White mold ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) is consistently one of the most yield-limiting diseases across the Midwest and Northern Plain  more

BASF expands sustainable polyamide 6 portfolio in North America with launch of Ultramid LowPCF and Ultramid BMB
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF expands sustainable polyamide 6 portfolio in North America with launch of Ultramid LowPCF and Ultramid BMB * WYANDOTTE, MI - October 14, 2025 - With the launch of Ultramid LowPCF (reduced Product Carbon Footprint) and Ultramid BMB (Biomass Balance), BASF expands its sustainable nylon 6 portfolio in North America and offers two new solutions that can help customers re  more

BASF leader Jolen Stein inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 15 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF leader Jolen Stein inducted into the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame * FLORHAM PARK, NJ, October 15, 2025 -- BASF today announced that Jolen Stein, Senior Director, People Services at BASF's Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, has been named as one of 12 outstanding leaders who make up the 2025 class of Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame inductees. The W  more

BASF's Personal Care business launches Ameriflor Calm
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 15 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF's Personal Care business launches Ameriflor Calm * * A new active ingredient to help sensitive skin regain resilience by reducing the appearance of redness, minimizing trans-epidermal water loss, and defending against environmental aggressors * Sourced and formulated in the United States, Ameriflor Calm is derived from plants grown on regenerative organic certifi  more

Beth Medrash Govoha Urges DOT to Exclude Small Faith-Affiliated Colleges from New Admissions Survey
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Beth Medrash Govoha, Lakewood, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing concerns regarding the new Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement (ACTS) of the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). The organization emphasized the need for tailoring the ACTS survey to exclude low-risk institutions, particularly small faith-affiliated schools, which typically do not utilize race-based admissions polic  more

Booker, Kim Statement Following Trump Stating the Gateway Project is 'Terminated'
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kim Statement Following Trump Stating the Gateway Project is 'Terminated' * Washington, D.C. - Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) issued the following joint statement in response to Trump saying the Gateway Project is " terminated " earlier this evening: "Threatening to cut funding for Gateway is a direct attack on New Jersey by the Trump Administration. It sends a clear sig  more

Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on the Return of the Remaining Hostages
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Releases Statement on the Return of the Remaining Hostages * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew released the following statement on the safe return of the remaining hostages following President Trump's historic deal that secured their freedom. "The release of these hostages is incredible news and something we can all come together to celebrate," said Congres  more

Congresswoman Pou Leads NJ Congressional Delegation Members Demanding Noem Restore Slashed Security Funds
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Leads NJ Congressional Delegation Members Demanding Noem Restore Slashed Security Funds * PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, is leading 11 members of New Jersey's congressional delegation calling on U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to restore federal security grant funding that is being slashed by th  more

Congresswoman Pou Visit Highlights Shutdown Threats to Women, Infants, and Children's Health
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Visit Highlights Shutdown Threats to Women, Infants, and Children's Health * PATERSON, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today continued to tour her district as she visited a local food bank and a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office in Paterson to highlight the negative impacts of the Republican federal government shutdown on New Jersey communities and residents. "In   more

Dead Oceans Announces National Partnership with Barnes & Noble, Celebrating Acclaimed New Releases & Groundbreaking Records From Its Catalog
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Dead Oceans Announces National Partnership with Barnes & Noble, Celebrating Acclaimed New Releases & Groundbreaking Records From Its Catalog * Campaign initiative includes six limited edition, exclusive vinyl LP variants for Wednesday's Bleeds, Jensen McRae's I Don't Know How But They Found Me!, Japanese Breakfast's F  more

DGA-Backed Group Releases New Ad on Jack Ciattarelli's Extreme Record of Putting New Jersey Children at Risk
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA-Backed Group Releases New Ad on Jack Ciattarelli's Extreme Record of Putting New Jersey Children at Risk "Over and over, Ciattarelli voted against protecting children - protecting predators, sex offenders, and rapists instead." *  Today, Greater Garden State, a group backed by the Democratic Governors Association, launched a new ad in New Jersey warning voters of Jack Ciattarelli's dangerous an  more

Diplomacy Alumnus to Seton Hall Professor: Shaping the Next Generation at Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Diplomacy Alumnus to Seton Hall Professor: Shaping the Next Generation at Seton Hall By Mary Burke Prashant Suhas, Ph.D. teaches Comparative Foreign Policy and International Relations at Seton Hall's School of Diplomacy and International Relations, where he combines academic rigor with practical insight drawn from years of research and policy experience. An alumnus of the School of Diplomacy himself,   more

DNC: Trump to Campaign in New Jersey as "100% MAGA" Jack Ciattarelli Gets Desperate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * Trump to Campaign in New Jersey as "100% MAGA" Jack Ciattarelli Gets Desperate The move comes on the heels of Ciattarelli giving Trump an "A" grade in last week's debate * Today, Donald Trump announced he will campaign for "100% MAGA" Jack Ciattarelli ahead of November's gubernatorial election. The Ciattarelli campaign's decision to have Trump campaign in a state Trump lost three times -- and a  more

DNC: What They Are Saying - Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill Win Their Debates, While Their Opponents Showed Continued Extremism
WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill Win Their Debates, While Their Opponents Showed Continued Extremism Both New Jersey Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger handily won their debates this week. Sherrill and Spanberger focused relentlessly on their plans to lower costs for working families and make their states more afford  more

Eight Years of Passion and Purpose: Seton Hall's Journal 'Locus' Reaches 70,000 Downloads Across 182 Countries
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Eight Years of Passion and Purpose: Seton Hall's Journal 'Locus' Reaches 70,000 Downloads Across 182 Countries By Flora Qiyue Wu With its eighth anniversary approaching, the journal Locus: The Seton Hall Journal of Undergraduate Research is celebrating a milestone. The response from Arts and Sciences undergraduates has been, in the words of one of the founding faculty editors, Nathan Kahl, Ph  more

ETS Raises Concerns Over DHS Proposed Rule for International Students
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The Educational Testing Service (ETS), Princeton, New Jersey, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding a proposed regulatory change that would eliminate the current "duration of status" framework for F-1 academic students and J-1 exchange visitors. This proposed rule aims to establish a fixed period of admission for these students, which could potentially hinder international student mobility and diminish the United States' a  more

From Student to Professor: Adam Gogeun's Journey Back to Seton Hall
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * From Student to Professor: Adam Gogeun's Journey Back to Seton Hall By Mary Burke Professor Adam Gogeun's path from Seton Hall University student to faculty member is a story that comes full circle. Currently, he teaches Introduction to Law and Legal Research I and Legal Foundations of Business. Next semester he'll be teaching classes focusing on the Common Law and Statutory law. Professor Gogeun's j  more

HACU accepting applications for Emerging Leaders' Summit at New Jersey City University, Nov. 14
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 13 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU accepting applications for Emerging Leaders' Summit at New Jersey City University, Nov. 14 * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host an Emerging Leaders' Summit on Nov. 14, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at New Jersey City University. Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at HACU-member institutions in the Ne  more

Heart of the Seton Hall University, Faculty Retreat Series 2025-26
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Heart of the University, Faculty Retreat Series 2025-26 By Francia Peterson "The Heart of the University Retreat" Series gives faculty and administrators of all faiths the opportunity for input and guided reflection. The series is co-sponsored by the Office of Mission and Ministry, and the Center for Vocation and Servant Leadership. The second retreat, given by Professor Melinda Papaccio on the theme  more

In This New Jersey Diner, Ramaswamy Continues Dodging Epstein Questions
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 17 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * In This New Jersey Diner, Ramaswamy Continues Dodging Epstein Questions * Columbus, Ohio- Vivek Ramaswamy called himself the " first and most vocal proponent of releasing the Epstein list." But ahead of his run for governor, he went silent, dodged questions from reporters, and bizarrely claimed to be only focusing on " state issues " while hitting the campaign trail in New Jersey this past week. Ohioans d  more

Jack Ciattarelli Silent as Trump Kills Gateway Tunnel Project and Thousands of Jersey Jobs
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Jack Ciattarelli Silent as Trump Kills Gateway Tunnel Project and Thousands of Jersey Jobs * Jack Ciattarelli said his "job is to help [Donald Trump]," and this week, Trump terminated the Gateway Tunnel Project, ripping away billions of dollars for essential infrastructure and thousands of jobs from New Jersey workers. Despite Trump taking a sledgehammer to New Jersey's economy, Ciattarelli gave him   more

Johnson & Johnson announces intent to separate its Orthopaedics business
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson announces intent to separate its Orthopaedics business * NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ, October 14, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson (the "Company") (NYSE: JNJ) today announced the Company's intent to separate its Orthopaedics business to enhance the strategic and operational focus of each company and drive value for stakeholders. The intended separation would fur  more

Johnson & Johnson Announces Quarterly Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Announces Quarterly Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2025 * New Brunswick, NJ (October 14, 2025) - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2025 of $1.30 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 9, 2025 to shareholders of record   more

Johnson & Johnson Celebrates a Milestone of 100K TECNIS ODYSSEY IOLs Implanted* at the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 13 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Celebrates a Milestone of 100K TECNIS ODYSSEY IOLs Implanted* at the 2025 American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting * OCTOBER 13, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson, a global leader in eye health, is pleased to announce that the TECNIS ODYSSEY IOL, the fastest-growing PC-IOL in the U.S.,^ has been implanted in 100,000 eyes* in the U.S. since launch   more

Johnson & Johnson Enters New Era in Solid Tumors at ESMO 2025 With Promising Data Across Multiple Cancer Types
RARITAN, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSxrep) -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * Johnson & Johnson enters new era in solid tumors at ESMO 2025 with promising data across multiple cancer types First report of subcutaneous amivantamab demonstrates compelling clinical activity in recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer, building on strength in colorectal cancer a  more

Johnson & Johnson Receives U.S. FDA Priority Review for AKEEGA in BRCA-mutated Metastatic Castration-sensitive Prostate Cancer
RARITAN, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson receives U.S. FDA Priority Review for AKEEGA (niraparib and abiraterone acetate dual-action tablet) in BRCA-mutated metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer HORSHAM, PA - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Priority Review to Johnson & Johnson for its supplemental New Dru  more

Kean, Foster Demand Action on Foreign Bots Fueling Political Violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Foster Demand Action on Foreign Bots Fueling Political Violence * Today, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ) and Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that they have sent a bipartisan letter calling on major social media companies to take stronger action against foreign bot farms spreading disinformation and inciting political violence. In their letter to the CEOs of Meta, X, YouTube, and Redd  more

Kean, Hunterdon County, and Chamber of Commerce Co-Host Annual Veterans Resource Fair
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Hunterdon County, and Chamber of Commerce Co-Host Annual Veterans Resource Fair * (October 17, 2025) KINGWOOD, NJ - Yesterday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) together with the Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners and the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce, co-hosted its Annual Veterans Resource Fair at Razberry's Banquet Hall in Kingwood Township. For the second consecutive yea  more

Mikie Sherrill Holds Jack Ciattarelli Accountable For Enriching Himself Off the Opioid Crisis
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Mikie Sherrill Holds Jack Ciattarelli Accountable For Enriching Himself Off the Opioid Crisis * Standing alongside recovery advocates and families of those touched by the opioid crisis yesterday, Mikie Sherrill held Jack Ciattarelli accountable for perpetuating and profiting off the deadly epidemic that has claimed the lives of tens of thousands of New Jerseyans. Ciattarelli made millions by peddling  more

NEW AD: Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund and Greater Garden State Announce $500K in New Digital Ad Spending to Elect Mikie Sherrill
NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * NEW AD: Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund and Greater Garden State Announce $500K in New Digital Ad Spending to Elect Mikie Sherrill * NEW YORK -- Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund and Greater Garden State announced $500k in new digital ad spending to elect Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill as New Jersey's next governor. The spending includes a new ad that highlights why   more

NJ Governor's Race: Sherrill 50%, Ciattarelli 44%, Quinnipiac University New Jersey Poll Finds; Ciattarelli Holds Edge On Enthusiasm
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Oct. 16 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * NJ Governor's Race: Sherrill 50%, Ciattarelli 44%, Quinnipiac University New Jersey Poll Finds; Ciattarelli Holds Edge On Enthusiasm Less than three weeks until Election Day, in the New Jersey gubernatorial race, Democrat Mikie Sherrill holds a slight lead over Republican opponent Jack Ciattarelli as 50 percent of likely voters back Sherrill, 44 percent back Ciattarelli, and 1 perc  more

Norcross, Warren Press Pentagon on Refusal to Provide Justification for Cuts to Independent Weapons Testing Office
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Norcross, Warren Press Pentagon on Refusal to Provide Justification for Cuts to Independent Weapons Testing Office * WASHINGTON, DC? -- Following the Pentagon's refusal to explain massive cuts to the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), the independent military weapons testing office, and the Pentagon's decision to remove even more weapons programs from DOT&E's oversight lis  more

NRCC: Brian Varela - Far-Left Radicals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Brian Varela - Far-Left Radicals Radical Democrat Brian Varela just earned the support of far-left lunatic Patricia Campos-Medina. Campos-Medina is so progressive, she supports: * Eliminating Medicaid completely * Defunding the police * Anti-ICE policies * The radical Green New Deal agenda "Radical lunatic Patricia Campos-Medina wants to defund the police, let criminal illegal immigr  more

OMRF wins five top honors from Society of Professional Journalists
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 13 -- The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation posted the following news: * * * OMRF wins five top honors from Society of Professional Journalists * The Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation recently took home top honors in five categories at the Society of Professional Journalists Oklahoma Pro Chapter's 2025 awards. The competition included more than 400 entries across all categories from organizations and media outlets throughout Oklahoma. Journalists from Ne  more

Pallone Blasts RWJ Barnabas Health's Closure of Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Calls for Community Leaders to Mobilize Against Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Blasts RWJ Barnabas Health's Closure of Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Calls for Community Leaders to Mobilize Against Plan * "This plan puts profits over working people in order to build a concierge hospital for wealthier patients," NJ 6th District Congressman says. LONG BRANCH, N.J. - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced his strong opposition to RWJ Bar  more

Pennsylvania American Water Assistance Programming Highlighted by National Federation of Independent Businesses
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Assistance Programming Highlighted by National Federation of Independent Businesses Flexible payment options help 300+ business stay afloat across the Commonwealth * MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (Oct. 14, 2025) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, is urging its members to take  more

Pennsylvania American Water to Open Doors for Public Tour of Scranton Wastewater Treatment Plant
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water to Open Doors for Public Tour of Scranton Wastewater Treatment Plant SCRANTON, Pa. (October 14, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water invites customers to an open house and tour of its Scranton Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. Attendees must register for tours scheduled for 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on the Pennsylvani  more

Ramirez, Watson Coleman, Underwood, Jacobs, Introduce in the House Bicameral Resolution Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi with Senators Durbin, Duckworth
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Watson Coleman, Underwood, Jacobs, Introduce in the House Bicameral Resolution Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi with Senators Durbin, Duckworth * October 14, 2025 The Senate Bicameral Resolution will be introduced by Senators Durbin and Duckworth Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) with U.S.   more

RELEASE: At Newark Airport, Gottheimer Demands Congress Return to Work to End Shutdown, Extend Health Care Premium Tax Credits, and Combat Passenger Delays
WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: At Newark Airport, Gottheimer Demands Congress Return to Work to End Shutdown, Extend Health Care Premium Tax Credits, and Combat Passenger Delays * Above: Gottheimer at Newark Airport addressing the shutdown's growing impact on air travel and passenger delays. NEWARK, NJ -- Today, October 14, 2025, at Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) ann  more

Rep. Sherrill Statement on the Passing of U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman and Whippany Park High School Graduate
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Sherrill Statement on the Passing of U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman and Whippany Park High School Graduate * WASHINGTON -- Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) released the following statement on the passing of U.S. Naval Academy Midshipman and Whippany Park High School graduate Kyle Devin Philbert James: "Today, we mourn the tragic passing of Kyle James, a third-year midshipman at the   more

Rutgers Chemist Receives Top Honor for Groundbreaking DNA and Genetics Research
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Chemist Receives Top Honor for Groundbreaking DNA and Genetics Research Kenneth J. Breslauer's research has touched different aspects of society from improving the development of medicine to treat disease to making it easier to solve criminal cold cases By Robin Lally Kenneth J. Breslauer, whose work helped lay the foundation for many of today's major advances in genetics and precision medicin  more

Rutgers Neuroscience Students Awarded Travel Grants to Present Research at Global Conferences
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Neuroscience Students Awarded Travel Grants to Present Research at Global Conferences Rutgers Brain Health Institute supports Ph.D., postdoctoral and M.D./Ph.D. trainees in presenting their work, networking with peers and advancing discoveries in neuroscience and mental health By Tongyue Zhang Rutgers Brain Health Institute supports Ph.D., postdoctoral and M.D./Ph.D. trainees in presenting thei  more

Rutgers University Environmental Policy Student Voices Concerns Over Arizona Air Quality Plan
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Brooke Gatley, an environmental policy student from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) raising concerns regarding the Arizona State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the Clean Air Act. The student has expressed strong reservations about the proposal's approval, citing the lack of public health surveys prior to its consideration. The letter highlights that although the Arizona Departme  more

Rutgers University Issues Report on New Jersey's Teacher Workforce in 2025
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, New Brunswick, New Jersey, issued a report on the status of New Jersey's teacher workforce in 2025, offering a detailed analysis of staffing trends, teacher exits, shortages, and supplemental employment among educators. Drawing from a decade of longitudinal administrative data, the report examines both quantitative trends and the factors infl  more

Rutgers' Protein Data Bank Powers Era in Structural Biology
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers' Protein Data Bank Powers a New Era in Structural Biology Integrative modeling transforms how scientists understand molecular machines, with Rutgers researchers leading the global effort By Kitta MacPherson The Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics Protein Data Bank, a global scientific resource based at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, has become the foundation for a new era of  more

Rutgers: Discovering a Way to Measure Poverty
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Discovering a New Way to Measure Poverty An approach developed by Rutgers researchers could transform how international aid and development work operate By Carol Peters How can researchers measure poverty and understand local development needs in places where conventional data collection is difficult or impossible? To overcome this obstacle, Rutgers researchers have for the first time used georefere  more

Rutgers: How Grandparents Can Play a Critical Role in Mediating Children's Media Use
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How Grandparents Can Play a Critical Role in Mediating Children's Media Use By Carol Peters A Rutgers researcher said initial findings from a study offer "various compelling insights" into the process of socializing children to what they see on their screens Grandparents can play a critical role in helping mediate their grandchildren's media use and serve as an ally for their families, accordi  more

Rutgers: How Interdisciplinary Care Helped a Dental Patient Recover From Mouth Cancer
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * How Interdisciplinary Care Helped a Dental Patient Recover from Mouth Cancer Daniel McDermott's diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation were coordinated by specialists spanning dentistry, surgery, oncology, radiology and digital prosthetics By Kardelen Koldas Daniel McDermott first noticed soreness and inflammation in his gums about three years ago. His dentist referred him to several specialists, even  more

Rutgers: Report Finds Stability and Shifts in New Jersey's Teacher Workforce
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSrpt) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Report Finds Stability and Shifts in New Jersey's Teacher Workforce New Jersey experienced rising teacher exits following the pandemic and faces shortages in subjects such as multilingual learning and computer science, according to Rutgers study By Robb Sewell New Jersey continues to face teacher shortages in critical subjects while overall workforce levels remain steady, according to a report  more

Rutgers: Researchers Track Characteristics of Firearm Owners Receiving Mental Health Treatment
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 14 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Track Characteristics of Firearm Owners Receiving Mental Health Treatment By Patrice Harley People who are female, younger, more educated and have reported suicidal ideation are more likely to go to therapy or use psychiatric medications, according to Rutgers Health researchers. Their study, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, examined the use of mental health resource  more

Rutgers: Scientists Discover How Leukemia Cells Evade Treatment
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Discover How Leukemia Cells Evade Treatment By Andrew Smith Researchers from Rutgers Health and other institutions have discovered why a powerful leukemia drug eventually fails in most patients - and found a potential way to overcome that resistance. Team members identified a protein that lets cancer cells reshape their energy-producing mitochondria in ways that protect them from ve  more

Rutgers: Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall?
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Why Do Leaves Change Color in the Fall? By Eileen Reinhard Rutgers' campuses will be transformed by foliage soon. This is how it happens. The fall foliage in New Jersey is expected to hit its peak color sometime in the next week or two, but every year this natural cycle varies depending on summer conditions. "Leaf color change in autumn is a great example of how living organisms respond to seasonal c  more

Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker Joint Statement Condemning Trump's Termination of Gateway Tunnel Project Funding
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker Joint Statement Condemning Trump's Termination of Gateway Tunnel Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, New Jersey Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker released the following statement condemning President Trump for terminating congressionally approved funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project: "Threatening to cut funding for Gateway is a direct attack on N  more

Seton Hall and A.J. O'Connor Associates Advance Executive Coaching Education Through RESERO Program
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall and A.J. O'Connor Associates Advance Executive Coaching Education Through RESERO Program By Italia Wiley Seton Hall University's Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies (CEPS), in collaboration with A.J. O'Connor Associates, recently hosted a session highlighting the RESERO Coach Certification Program, designed for professional coaches, Human Resources representatives, and  more

Seton Hall President Visits Santo Domingo to Explore Collaboration With Universidad Catolica De Santo Domingo
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall President Visits Santo Domingo to Explore Collaboration With Universidad Catolica de Santo Domingo By Mary Kate Naatus Seton Hall University President Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly, S.T.L., Ph.D., led a delegation to Santo Domingo to strengthen international ties and explore new areas of collaboration with Universidad Catolica de Santo Domingo (UCSD). The visit marked an important step in expa  more

Seton Hall: Building a More Connected World - Launch of Interdisciplinary Hub Dedicated to Advancing the Science and Sacredness of Human Connection
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Building a More Connected World: The Launch of Interdisciplinary Hub Dedicated to Advancing the Science and Sacredness of Human Connection By Widian Nicola-Jacobo When Widian Nicola, DSW, LCSW began teaching social work at Seton Hall University, she noticed a growing tension in the classroom: her students were learning the theories, models and interventions of the profession, yet still wondering how t  more

Seton Hall: Business Degrees Prepare Students for In-Demand Financial Roles
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * New Business Degrees Prepare Students for In-Demand Financial Roles By Lorraine Joyce The Stillman School of Business is expanding its undergraduate offerings with the addition of two new undergraduate majors: Forensic Accounting and Wealth Management. Both programs were created in response to industry demand for graduates who are prepared to step into fast-growing, specialized roles in the financial   more

Seton Hall: Chesterton Institute Announces the Publication of 'An Earthly Story With a Heavenly Meaning' - Father Ian Boyd's Essays on G.K. Chesterton
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * The Chesterton Institute announces the publication of 'An Earthly Story with a Heavenly Meaning' - Father Ian Boyd's Essays on G.K. Chesterton By Fr. Ian Boyd on G.K. Chesterton The G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture announces the publication of "An Earthly Story with a Heavenly Meaning" Father Ian Boyd's Essays on G.K. Chesterton. The G.K. Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture with sup  more

Seton Hall: Innovating Futures in STEM - Giant LEAP STEM Academy
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Innovating Futures in STEM: Giant LEAP STEM Academy By Maira Can On July 11, 2025, another dozen enterprising young high school students joined the graduate ranks of Seton Hall University's own Giant LEAP STEM Academy. Giving high school students a robust introduction to the world of scientific research and a preview of their prospective STEM careers, this summer program focuses on providing both foun  more

Seton Hall: Institute for Communication and Religion Hosts Guest Speaker for Meditation Workshop
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Institute for Communication and Religion Hosts Guest Speaker for Meditation Workshop By Kendall Williams As part of Seton Hall's Contemplative Community Week, the Institute for Communication and Religion (ICR) hosted a Meditation and Mindful Breathing Workshop, featuring guest speaker Pradeep B. Deshpande, Ph.D. The workshop took place September 17 at Seton Hall's Interprofessional Health Science Camp  more

Seton Hall: M.A.E. in Elementary Teaching Program Prepares Future Educators for New Jersey Classrooms
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * New M.A.E. in Elementary Teaching Program Prepares Future Educators for New Jersey Classrooms The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media has introduced a new Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.) in Elementary Teaching program, designed to prepare individuals for New Jersey K-6 teacher certification while earning a master's degree. The 36-credit program offers a flexible, blended learning form  more

Seton Hall: Poetry-in-the-Round Hosts Laura Sims
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Poetry-in-the-Round Hosts Laura Sims By Nathan Oates The Poetry-in-the-Round reading series is excited to bring the novelist and poet Laura Sims to campus. Laura Sims will read from and discuss her work at 5 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, in the Chancellor's Suite of the University Center. This reading is free and open to the public. About the Event Laura Sims's literary career began in poetry, but rece  more

SPAN Parent Advocacy Network, Family Voices New Jersey Against Proposed Changes in Special Education Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The SPAN Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN), Newark, New Jersey, and Family Voices New Jersey submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education expressing opposition to proposed modifications in the Annual State Application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). SPAN advocates for families of children with disabilities, aiming to influence policies that directly affect their educational experiences. In their message, SPAN h  more

Sports Poll: Jersey Jets? Jersey Giants? Garden State Fans On Name Change: 'Fuhgeddaboudit!', Quinnipiac University New Jersey Sports Poll Finds; Can Dart Propel The Giants From Sad To Super? Fans Weigh In
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Oct. 18 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Sports Poll: Jersey Jets? Jersey Giants? Garden State Fans On Name Change: 'Fuhgeddaboudit!', Quinnipiac University New Jersey Sports Poll Finds; Can Dart Propel The Giants From Sad To Super? Fans Weigh In They've long played on New Jersey turf but are known as two NFL teams from New York. Is it time for the Jets and Giants to embrace New Jersey and drop the New York moniker? Nearly six out of 10 N  more

Stockton University: Foundation Surpasses Goal During Eighth Annual Ospreys Give
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Stockton University issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Foundation Surpasses Goal During Eighth Annual Ospreys Give The Stockton University Foundation's eighth annual Ospreys Give inspired a powerful outpouring of generosity and pride from the Stockton community, surpassing its goals during the 24-hour celebration of giving and gratitude held Oct. 8 and 9. Embracing the theme "One Day, One Stockton," the campaign united alumni, students, facult  more

Sun Chemical Secures RecyClass Approval for Four Solvent-free Lamination Adhesives
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news: * * * Sun Chemical Secures RecyClass Approval for Four Solvent-free Lamination Adhesives SOUTH NORMANTON, UK - Four of Sun Chemical's SunLam solvent-free adhesives were approved by RecyClass for European flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling streams. RecyClass is a cross-industry initiative focused on advancing plastic packaging recyclability in Europe. Developed by Plastics Recyclers Europe, th  more

TECVAYLI Plus DARZALEX FASPRO Combination Regimen Significantly Improves Progression-free Survival and Overall Survival Versus Standard of Care
RARITAN, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine (formerly the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson and Johnson) issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * TECVAYLI plus DARZALEX FASPRO combination regimen significantly improves progression-free survival and overall survival versus standard of care First Phase 3 study (MajesTEC-3) of an investigational combination to show benefit in PFS and OS in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma as early as sec  more

The ASAM Weekly for October 14th, 2025
CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Oct. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for October 14th, 2025 * This Week in the ASAM Weekly With all the headlines about an opioid shame-game and the gubernatorial debate in New Jersey ( NJ.com ), it's hard not to feel a little nostalgic for the headlines of a decade ago. Here's an example from 2016, when the opioid epidemic was mostly framed by local perspectives or pers  more

Trenton Special School District Advocates for Healthier School Meals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Trenton Special School District, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the pressing need for regulatory guidance on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in school nutrition programs. Serving approximately 1,400 students daily, the district emphasizes its commitment to providing healthy and nutritious meals that contribute to student well-being and academic success. In its co  more

Two U of A Antiquities Experts Named Members of the Institute for Advanced Study
TUCSON, Arizona, Oct. 17 -- The University of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Two U of A antiquities experts named members of the Institute for Advanced Study A prestigious, century-old institute has named two University of Arizona faculty to its membership ranks thanks to their scholarship on ancient Mediterranean culture. Eleni Hasaki, a professor of anthropology and classics, and Irene Bald Romano, a professor of art history and anthropology, have been awarded membership   more

Weak and Feckless Tom Kean Jr. Gets Steamrolled By Donald Trump on the Hudson Gateway
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Weak and Feckless Tom Kean Jr. Gets Steamrolled By Donald Trump on the Hudson Gateway * As Trump announces in the Oval Office the Hudson Gateway project is "terminated," Kean Jr. refuses to stand up for New Jersey Here's a quick exercise... If you Google "Who said the Hudson Gateway is 'terminated,'" you will find these headlines. The answer is - you guessed it - Donald Trump.  more

Wiley Launches Interoperable Platform to Power Scientific Discovery in World's Leading AI Technologies
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Launches Interoperable Platform to Power Scientific Discovery in World's Leading AI Technologies * HOBOKEN, N.J.-- Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence, today announced the launch of Wiley AI Gateway, the industry's first AI-native research intelligence platform that provides researchers access to trusted content from world-leading scholar  more