TRENTON, New Jersey, July 3 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - At Issue - Whether Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Is "Sex Discrimination" Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today is joining a coalition of attorneys general in urging the U.S. Supreme Court to rule that a federal ban on sex discrimination protects LGBT individuals from discrimination on the basis o  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: * * * Job Killing Mayor Mike Ghassali Will Launch Bid in New Jersey's 5th District * * * "Tax Hike Mike" -- Mike Ghassali -- fan of raising taxes and killing jobs, will officially launch his campaign today in New Jersey's 5th district. Mayor Ghassali, who admitted that he appreciates Congressman Gottheimer's "commitment to support his constituents regardless of party affiliation," will h  more

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, July 1 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: Employees at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) are marking the company's 30th anniversary by serving GLI's customers and giving back to host communities around the world. Click this link to view a video on GLI's anniversary: https://youtu.be/iCknw2z-pLA Since the beginning, GLI has been fulfilling   more

WHIPPANY, New Jersey, July 2 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: MetLife Investment Management (MIM), MetLife Inc.'s (NYSE: MET) institutional asset management business, today announced that Logan Circle Partners, L.P. (LCP) has been merged into MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC. Legal entity changes, following the merger of LCP, include: - MetLife Investment Advisors, LLC, MetLife's registered investment advisor, has  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 1 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Legislation (A-1833) sponsored by Assembly Democrats Pamela Lampitt, Angelica Jimenez, Jamel Holley and Valerie Vainieri Huttle to require health insurers to cover screenings for major depressive disorder in adolescents so long as such screenings continue to receive an "A" or "B" rating from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recently passed the full Assembly, 76-0. Depression is the leading caus  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 1 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: To protect the future of the National Flood Insurance Program, a measure (AJR-28) sponsored by Assembly Democrats Joann Downey (D-Monmouth), Speaker Craig Coughlin (D-Middlesex), Eric Houghtaling (D-Monmouth), Vince Mazzeo (D- Atlantic) and Benjie Wimberly (D-Bergen, Passiac) to urge Congress to enact a long-term reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program was approved Thursday by the full As  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 1 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Moving to further recognize New Jersey veterans for their service, legislation (A-5609) to double the existing gross income tax deduction for honorably discharged or released veterans from $3,000 to $6,000 was signed into law Sunday by Governor Phil Murphy. The measure passed the Assembly last month by a vote of 78-0, and Senate 38-0. Bill sponsors, Assembly Democrats Bruce Land (D-Cape May, Atlantic, C  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 1 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With a rapidly growing population of elderly New Jersey residents, Assembly Democrats Angela McKnight, Annette Chaparro, Nicholas Chiaravalloti and Wayne DeAngelo have sponsored a resolution to establish a task force on senior housing. The measure recently passed the fully Assembly, 75-0-0. "Within the next 15 years, the number of New Jersey residents age 65 and over is expected to grow by nearly 50 per  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 2 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: A demonstrative project to professionally assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients would be extended beyond its initial approval period with legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Annette Quijano, Jamel Holley and Yvonne Lopez. The bill passed the full Assembly Thursday, 75-0-0. It previously passed the Senate on March 25, 39-0. SNAP, formerly known as the Food Stamp Progr  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - Company Violated False Claims Act by Underreporting Its Auto Crash Report Resales * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced today a settlement with LexisNexis that resolves allegations LexisNexis underpaid law enforcement in New Jersey and elsewhere in connection with the purchase and resale of automobile crash reports. The settlement is with three Lexis Nexis entiti  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 3 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and officials in the Two Rivers region of northeastern Monmouth County are inviting residents and stakeholders to learn more about and provide input on a regional resilience plan for their communities during an open house on Wednesday, July 10. The open house for the "Two Rivers, One Future" campaign is part of the New Jer  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 2 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Organizations Can Now Manage the Robotic Workforce in a Smart and Capable Manner, Magnifying the Automation Footprint and Accelerating ROI * * * NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the availability of its Robotic Process Automation version 7.1. The new release drives comprehensive and rapid automation development, ensures business continuity and enables efficient robotic  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 1 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced new webinars to help organizations improve customer loyalty in the digital domain. This educational series will empower organizations in addressing the rising expectation for customized service anywhere and via any channel, thus improving customer satisfaction. A key topic featured provides insights on the path to hyper-personalization and how to  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * - Top Scores in Customer Satisfaction, Continuity of Use and Recommendations by Third Party Indicators Drive Accolades * * * NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced that it has received two Consumidor Moderno (Modern Consumer) awards. NICE Nexidia and NICE Real-Time Authentication each scored the highest average ratings from customers and users on three key indicators evaluate  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: * * * - Agency's agreement with Oonee is part of its commitment to new biking options, sustainable alternatives for customers * * * The Port Authority has finalized an agreement for placement of a 20-bike parking facility on PATH property at Journal Square, the latest in a series of environmentally friendly cycling initiatives the agency has introduced in recent months. The agreement with Br  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey issued the following news release: The Port Authority expects to accommodate more than 5 million people traveling by air, car or rail between Wednesday, July 3, and Sunday, July 7 - kicking off the height of the 2019 summer travel season. The agency is taking a series of proactive measures to ensure that travelers enjoy a safe and customer-friendly experience while using Port Authority facilities across the region. Airports: Be  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 4 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: China's Urban Champions: The Politics of Spatial Development, by Kyle A. Jaros The rise of major metropolises across China since the 1990s has been a double-edged sword: although big cities function as economic powerhouses, concentrated urban growth can worsen regional inequalities, governance challenges, and social tensions. Wary of these dangers, China's national leaders have tried to forestal  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 3 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: Euler's Gem: The Polyhedron Formula and the Birth of Topology, by David S. Richeson and with a new preface by the author Leonhard Euler's polyhedron formula describes the structure of many objects--from soccer balls and gemstones to Buckminster Fuller's buildings and giant all-carbon molecules. Yet Euler's theorem is so simple it can be explained to a child. From ancient Greek geometry to today'  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 3 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: Caesar Augustus (63 BC-AD 14), who is usually thought of as the first Roman emperor, lived on the Palatine Hill, the place from which the word "palace" originates. A startling reassessment of textual and archaeological evidence, The House of Augustus demonstrates that Augustus was never an emperor in any meaningful sense of the word, that he never had a palace, and that the so-called "Casa di Augu  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 3 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: Infinity and the Mind: The Science and Philosophy of the Infinite, by Rudy Rucker and with a new preface by the author In Infinity and the Mind, Rudy Rucker leads an excursion to that stretch of the universe he calls the "Mindscape," where he explores infinity in all its forms: potential and actual, mathematical and physical, theological and mundane. Using cartoons, puzzles, and quotations to en  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 3 -- Princeton University Press issued the following book description: On the Life of Galileo: Viviani's Historical Account and Other Early Biographies, edited, translated and annotated by Stefano Gattei This unique critical edition presents key early biographical accounts of the life and work of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), written by his close contemporaries. Collected and translated into English for the first time and supplemented by an introduction and incisive   more

MAHWAH, New Jersey, July 1 -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: Ramapo College of New Jersey announces the appointment of Susan Gaulden, Ph.D., to serve as the institution's Vice Provost for Academic Programs effective July 1, 2019. In making the announcement Provost Stefan Becker said, "Dr. Gaulden has an impressive track record in institutional planning and assessment. Her highly collaborative leadership style, commitment to our mission, and strategic thinking will help Ramap  more

CAMP HILL, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Rite Aid, a drug store chain, issued the following news release: * * * - Thrifty Ice Cream Now Available in Select Stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, - New York and Pennsylvania, in 48-Ounce Containers and Up to Eight Flavors * * * Enjoyed by generations of Californians, Rite Aid has expanded the availability of its iconic, award-winning Thrifty Ice Cream brand in a test with select stores in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 3 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Scientists insert synthesized, primordial protein into living cells * * * A Rutgers-led study sheds light on one of the most enduring mysteries of science: How did metabolism - the process by which life powers itself by converting energy from food into movement and growth - begin? To answer that question, the researchers reverse-engineered a primordial protein and inserted it into  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 3 [TNSresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Ah, the Fourth of July. The national holiday is the unofficial high-water mark of the summer season, gloriously marching in with endless displays of patriotism - parades, picnics, waving flags, a bevy of tasty treats, just to name a few - all decked out in red, white, and blue. The time-honored celebration is then punctuated with the unmistakable sounds of fireworks exploding in the nighttime sky.   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 2 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Joo Hun Han is one of 28 research fellows appointed by the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing * * * Hiring a diverse workforce enables companies to tap a larger pool of knowledge and perspectives, creating opportunities for significant growth. It can also lead to the occasional conflict, as employees from vastly different backgrounds must learn to coexist. Joo Hun  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, July 1 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank(R), announced today that it closed a Small Business Administration loan in a $5 million debt-refinancing deal with The Foster Corporation dba Bio-Serv and Radon Supplies. The restructure will allow Bio-Serv and Radon Supplies to continue daily operations at their 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Flemington, N.J. The debt refinancing co  more

CHERRY HILL, New Jersey, July 2 -- TD Bank, a financial services company, issued the following news release: Koda Mehalba knew where to find the person that it would be the hardest to acknowledge a fundamental truth about gender identity - the mirror. "Coming out to yourself can be daunting," said Koda, who was recently promoted to an Assistant Head Teller at the TD Bank store in South Peabody, MA. Koda identifies as a transgender man and is currently in transition. Koda's saving grace is hav  more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 2 -- Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III issued the following news: * * * - The company resold auto crash reports without paying for them * * * Nashville- Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III and local law enforcement agencies within the State, today announced the execution of a Settlement Agreement with LexisNexis Risk Solutions, Inc., and several affiliates ("LexisNexis"). The Settlement Agreement - which also was executed by the State of Illinois, Mass  more

BOSTON, New Jersey, July 1 -- Verisk Analytics, a data analytics provider, issued the following news release: Catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide today announced that it has published its Catastrophe Exposure Data Exchange (CEDETM) database schema publicly, to facilitate accurate and transparent data exchange throughout the insurance value chain more efficiently, and to encourage additional analytics on a greater number of exposures. CEDE is the open-source database format developed by AIR.  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, July 2 -- Verisk, a data analytics provider, issued the following news release: At its 2019 international convention, PuroClean announced its companywide implementation of Xactware's Restoration ManagerTM solution. Across the United States and Canada, the PuroClean Network will now have access to the Restoration Manager enhanced suite of third-party administrator (TPA) compliance and project-planning tools. Xactware is a Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) business. Restoration Manag  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- NICE Actimize, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NICE Systems, issued the following news release: * * * - Partnering With The X-Sight Marketplace, Worldwatch Plus Will Offer Capabilities Around Content Gathering And Data to Improve Customer Due Diligence Processes * * * Helping financial services organizations keep up with a changing market landscape, NICE Actimize, a NICE business (Nasdaq: NICE) and the leader in autonomous financial crime management, today announc  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, July 2 -- Wyndham Destinations, a hospitality company, issued the following news release: Wyndham Destinations, Inc. (NYSE: WYND) announced today it will release second quarter 2019 financial results on Tuesday, July 30, 2019, before market open, followed by a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET. Michael D. Brown, president and chief executive officer, and Michael Hug, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will discuss the Company's financial performance and   more