NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: * * * - 'Officer Resiliency Directive' Creates First-in-the-Nation Statewide Resiliency Program and Establishes First Statewide Chief Resiliency Officer spacer * * * Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal today took steps to protect the physical and emotional well-being of New Jersey law enforcement officers by ensuring that they are provided with the tools they need to cope with the uni  more

IRVINGTON, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: The Attorney General's Shooting Response Task Force is conducting an investigation of a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred this morning on Myrtle Avenue in Irvington. Officers of the Irvington Police Department responded to a shooting in which a gunman shot and fatally wounded another civilian. During the encounter with the gunman, three officers were shot and sustained in  more

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Becton, Dickinson and Co., a medical technology company, issued the following news release: BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today reported quarterly revenues of $4.350 billion for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2019. This represents an increase of 1.7 percent over the prior-year period. On a comparable, currency-neutral basis, revenues increased 5.7 percent over the prior-year period. "T  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Conduent, a provider of diversified business services with capabilities in transaction processing, automation and analytics, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (NYSE: CNDT), a digital interactions company, today announced that effective August 6, 2019, Clifford A. Skelton, President and COO, will serve as Conduent's Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis. Mr. Skelton was also named to the Company's Board of Directors. Courtney Math  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Conduent, a provider of diversified business services with capabilities in transaction processing, automation and analytics, issued the following news release: Conduent (NYSE: CNDT), a digital interactions company, today announced its second quarter 2019 financial results. Cliff Skelton, interim CEO stated, "Conduent has attractive assets, a loyal and diverse client-base, and dedicated employees. I came to the organization because we have the opportunity to   more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE: BKS, "Barnes & Noble") announced today the successful closing of its acquisition by funds advised by Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited ("Elliott" or the "Offeror"). Elliott's acquisition of Barnes & Noble, the largest retail bookseller in the United States, follows its June 2018 acquisition of Waterstones, the largest retai  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: In front of a collection of industry representatives, Princeton faculty, staff and fellow students in early June, a new sub-team of the Princeton Entrepreneurship Club named Alimtas BioVentures capped a year of unprecedented entrepreneurial work at the University. Alimtas, a self-managed team of Princeton undergrads, formed a multidisciplinary team to perform due diligence and develop a fundraising pitch de  more

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: Global Gaming Women (GGW) has named Christie Eickelman its new President of its Board of Directors. Eickelman is Vice President of Global Marketing at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) and will serve as GGW's Board President for a two-year term. Eickelman takes the place of Phyllis A. Gilland, SVP &  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Insurance Services Office, a subsidiary of Verisk Analytics, issued the following news release: ISO, a Verisk (Nasdaq:VRSK) business and leading provider of advanced tools and analytics for the property/casualty insurance industry, and Intterra, a leading provider of software for fire departments across the United States, are partnering with the Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) to explore new ways of analyzing and understanding wildfire risk. The partn  more

TITUSVILLE, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, issued the following news release: * * * - Label Expansion Marks Important Milestone in Johnson & Johnson's Pediatric Research And Development Program For Bedaquiline * * * The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for SIRTURO(R) (bedaquiline) tablets as part of combination therapy in ped  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal issued the following news release: Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Catherine R. McCabe announced today that the State has taken action to force the closure of an unauthorized solid waste dumping operation in Ocean County. In a lawsuit filed today in New Jersey Superior Court, the DEP alleges that Sam S. Russo and two companies under his control are operati  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Taking another step forward in the fight to prevent gun violence in the state, three legislative measures that will work to stem gun violence by putting much needed attention on mental health and counseling needs of gun violence victims, were signed into law Monday. The measures are sponsored by Assembly Democrats Lou Greenwald, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, Gordon Johnson, Dan Benson and Carol Murphy. "Wh  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: A measure to ensure private homeowners - particularly at the Jersey Shore - will not be subject to a 2018 law that extended New Jersey's sales and occupancy tax to short term rentals was signed into law today by Governor Murphy. In an effort to level the playing field between hotels, motels and transient accommodations like Airbnb, a 2018 law expanded the State's 6.625 percent sales and use tax and 5 pe  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Addressing concerns about a growing, popular trend - the leasing of high-end dog and cat breeds in New Jersey - legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John Armato, Raj Mukherji, Vince Mazzeo and Carol Murphy was signed into law Friday. "Leasing is popular with pet dealers because it makes high-priced puppies seem more affordable to consumers," said Armato (D-Atlantic). "In many instances, this is n  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats John Burzichelli, Matt Milam, Eric Houghtaling and Adam Taliaferro to establish a statewide program for the cultivation, handling, processing, transport, and sale of hemp and hemp products in the State in accordance with federal law was signed by the Governor on Friday. The new law (A-5322) repeals New Jersey's hemp pilot program, and replaces it with a perman  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Eric Houghtaling, Joann Downey and Joe Danielsen extending property tax deductions and exemptions for veterans living in continuing care retirement communities was signed into law Monday. "Our veterans have done so much for us, it is simply the least we can do to give them the same assistance we give to current homeowners," said Assemblyman Eric Houghtaling (D  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With the goal to prevent non-law enforcement officials from using police-style badges to garner favor, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Eric Houghtaling, Joann Downey and Gordon Johnson was signed into law Friday by Governor Phil Murphy. The new law (A-4389) prohibits the New Jersey Transit Corporation from issuing a law enforcement badge or a badge that could be mistaken as such to any membe  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: To close a loophole in New Jersey law regarding animal fighting, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Carol Murphy, Jamel Holley, Daniel Benson and Paul Moriarty to criminalize the possession of animal fighting paraphernalia was signed into law Friday by Governor Phil Murphy. The new law (A-4698) makes it illegal to possess animal fighting paraphernalia for the purpose of promoting, facilitating   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: To explore how the state can best reuse and recycle aging solar panels, legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Nancy Pinkin and John McKeon to establish the New Jersey Solar Panel Recycling Commission was signed into law on Friday by Governor Phil Murphy. As New Jersey continues to build its renewable energy sector to combat the effects of climate change, the state will soon need to address aging s  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Ensuring employees receive the compensation they deserve, Assembly Democrats Annette Quijano, Pamela Lampitt and Wayne DeAngelo have sponsored legislation that strengthens enforcement procedures and criminal sanctions against employers who fail to pay wages required by law. The bill (A-2903), which also protects against failure to provide compensation or benefits, was signed into law today. The bill spo  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Recognizing that untended pregnancies can negatively affect maternal and child health outcomes because they do not always allow sufficient time for preconception healthcare, legislation that encourages the Department of Health (DOH) to establish a "My Life, My Plan" program was signed into law Friday. As per the law, (formerly bill A-4938), the health commissioner will develop programs and resources tha  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: As part of a concerted effort in the Legislature to assist the military men and women who have sacrificed and served our nation, two measures to help New Jersey veterans were signed into law on Monday. The first law (A-3841), designated the Securing Electronic Records for Veterans Ease (SERVE) Act, will require landlords to count federal military or veteran housing allowances as income when determining   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: In an effort to ensure that the public, health care providers and health care facilities receive comprehensive and accurate information and education about palliative care and terminal illness, a bill sponsored by Assembly Democrats Nancy Pinkin, Herb Conaway, Thomas Giblin, Jamel Holley, Joseph Danielsen, Raj Mukherji and Benjie Wimberly was signed into law Friday. The law (formerly bill A-312) will es  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: With the goal to improve education in New Jersey schools for children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind, two pieces of legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Dan Benson, Nicholas Chiaravalloti, Raj Mukherji, Ralph Caputo, Mila Jasey, Annette Quijano and Pamela Lampitt were signed into law Monday by Acting Governor Sheila Oliver. "No longer will we treat deaf or hard of hearing children as  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statements by Assemblymen John Armato, D-Atlantic, Vince Mazzeo, D-Atlantic, and Wayne DeAngelo, D-Mercer/Middlesex, on the measure (AJR-101) to commemorate the accomplishments of the American Legion during it's centennial year: The measure received final legislative approval 71-0 in the Assembly in June and was signed into law on Monday. Assemblyman John Armato: "Over the past 100 years, the American Legion   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: Assemblywoman Annette Quijano today launched a month-long food drive to combat hunger among local homeless men, women and children in New Jersey. "People often suffer homelessness and hunger at the same time. In our own community, this is a real problem, especially for families that depend on free or reduced school meals to feed their children," said Quijano (D-Union). "For seven years, we will help pro  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news: As New Jersey high schools continue to rank top in the nation, legislators are hoping to encourage even better academic outcomes with more emphasis on student health. Given the connection between more sleep and improved academic performance, Assemblywomen Mila Jasey, Valerie Vainieri Huttle and Carol Murphy have sponsored legislation to assess how pushing back high school start times to 8.30am could be b  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following statement by Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, D-Bergen/Passaic, in advance of the public hearings to discuss the 2019 Energy Master Plan draft: "I commend the Governor for recommitting the Administration to the Global Warming Response Act and thereby taking a broader approach to combating climate change than his predecessors. However, I continue to strongly urge the Governor and his Administration to go further.  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities issued the following news release: * * * - The amendments will make the Universal Service Fund assistance program available to approximately 5,700 additional low-income households * * * The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today approved amendments to the Universal Service Fund (USF) energy assistance program, raising the income eligibility limit from 175 percent to 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level--a  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities issued the following news release: The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today proposed a rule to amend the Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) program. The rule proposal amends the SREC Registration Program (SRP) to include a process for the Board determining that 5.1 percent of the electricity sold in New Jersey has been attained from solar electric generation facilities. The Clean Energy Act of 2018 requ  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the list of municipalities that will be included in the expanded Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI). In addition to the cities where CCI is currently operating - Bayonne, Camden, Perth Amboy and Trenton--the initiative will be expanded to include Bridget  more

WALL, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Resources, a natural gas provider, issued the following news release: New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR) announced it has entered into an agreement to issue $150 million of Green Bonds, with $50 million issued on July 17, 2019, and $100 million expected to be issued on or about August 15, 2019. This is NJR's first issuance of Green Bonds and underscores the company's commitment to clean energy projects. These bonds have a maturity of 10 years at an annual fi  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. Second Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights To view the table, click here: https://www.nice.com/press-releases/NICE-Reports-31-Increase-in-Cloud-Revenue-and-11-Growth-in-Total-Revenue-for-the-Second-Quarter-2019-216 "We are very pleased with the strong results we reported for the second quarter   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Princeton University issued the following statement by Graduate School Dean Sarah-Jane Leslie: On Aug. 7, 2016, authorities in Iran detained Princeton University history graduate student Xiyue Wang in Tehran, where he remains held in Evin prison. Sarah-Jane Leslie, dean of the Princeton Graduate School, issued the following statement Aug. 7, 2019, appealing for Wang's immediate release. "Three years ago today, Xiyue Wang, a graduate student in Princeton's Depar  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Princeton University issued the following news release: Steven Scott Gubser, a professor of physics at Princeton University and a highly accomplished scholar of string theory and black holes, died as a result of a rock-climbing accident on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Chamonix, France. He was 47 years old. At the time of his death, Gubser was on vacation in Europe with his family. "This is such a loss for everyone," said Herman Verlinde, the Class of 1909 Professor of   more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 6 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Princeton University issued the following news release: Imagine standing in a lumberyard and being asked to build a house -- without blueprints or instructions of any kind. The materials are all in front of you, but that doesn't mean you have the first idea how to get from point A to point B. That was the situation facing the Princeton biologists who are building microtubules, the skeleton of the cell, from scratch. "We did not think it wa  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College has received two new grants that will open up apprenticeship opportunities for high school students and adults in advanced manufacturing. The Pre-apprenticeship in Career Education (PACE) Grant is from the New Jersey Department of Labor, and the Expanding Community College Apprenticeships (ECCA) program grant is led by the American Association of Community Col  more

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, July 29 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) in Branchburg and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in Philadelphia have signed a new agreement that will facilitate the transfer of RVCC graduates who are interested in continuing their education in the fine arts. According to the agreement, students who receive an Associate of Fine Arts from RVCC may seamlessly transfer into PAFA's Ba  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Aug. 2 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Robert Colavita '91, '05 was named first vice president of the New Jersey Association of School Business Officials for the 2019-20 school year. The association promotes the highest standards of ethics and efficiency in public education and provides members with professional development opportunities and other support. Colavita received a bachelor's in business administration and master's in educational adm  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, July 30 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Starting in the fall of 2020, Rider University will begin offering a new master's program in higher education assessment, analytics and change management. Rider is among the first institutions in the country to offer this degree on the master's level. The 30-credit, fully online program will be ideally suited for people who work at colleges and universities in areas of institutional effectiveness, such as  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - The new model improved the overall quality of pharmacy services provided to patients * * * A new team-based model for intensive care unit (ICU) pharmacists, developed by Rutgers and RWJBarnabas Health System, resolves a common dilemma for hospitals and improves care for critically ill patients. Many ICUs include a team of general practice pharmacists, supplemented by one who speci  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 9 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Rutgers researcher says climate change, cleaner waters are drawing more of the iconic marine mammals * * * The number of humpback whale sightings in New York City and northern New Jersey has increased dramatically in recent years, by more than 500 percent, as a result of warmer and cleaner waters, raising the risk of dangerous interactions between the huge marine mammals and humans  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 6 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - Rutgers-led study shows permeable concrete pavement can benefit the environment * * * Special permeable concrete pavement can help reduce the "urban heat island effect" that causes cities to sizzle in the summer, according to a Rutgers-led team of engineers. Their study appears in the Journal of Cleaner Production. Impermeable pavement made of concrete or asphalt covers more than  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 9 [TNSscienceresearch] -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * - British Columbia wildfires in 2017 created a massive cloud that circled the Northern Hemisphere * * * Extreme wildfires in British Columbia, Canada, pumped so much smoke into the upper atmosphere in August 2017 that an enormous cloud circled most of the Northern Hemisphere - a finding in the journal Science that will help scientists model the climate impacts of nuclear war. The py  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 8 [TNSmedicalresearch] -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * - Stevens team repurposes smartphone-style motion sensors to reduce stillbirths * * * The thump, thump of a baby's heartbeat is a milestone in any pregnancy. Now, researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a technique that could allow expectant parents to hear their baby's heartbeat continuously at home with a non-invasive and safe device that is pot  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 10 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: * * * - Sun Chemical's SolarVerse UV Flexo Ink Concentrate and Technology Varnish System for UV Flexo Dispensers * * * Sun Chemical will use Labelexpo as the platform for its global launch of SolarVerse, a range of highly pigmented, low viscosity, multipurpose UV flexo base concentrates. Designed to be easily dispensed through a standard UV flexo dispenser, SolarVerse offers customers s  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Aug. 2 -- Newark Public Schools issued the following news release: Superintendent Leon has a simple, yet brilliant plan for transforming school culture, increasing rigor, improving student life and promoting parent engagement - by mostly building and tapping into the district's internal talent pipeline. "I am excited to start the year with such a talented group of leaders", said Superintendent Leon. "We know they have the passion, the drive and track record for advancing s  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Wyndham Destinations, a hospitality company, issued the following news release: WorldMark(R) by Wyndham Vacation Club wants all Americans to take a mini-vacation from their busy lives this Saturday, August 10, to gather together and celebrate the sweetest of holidays, National S'mores Day. WorldMark has joined forces with America's foremost s'mores expert, actor Patrick Renna -- best known for his iconic role in the 1993 classic family movie about neighborhood   more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Wyndham Destinations, a hospitality company, issued the following news release: RCI, the world's largest vacation exchange network as part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), announced today it has acquired travel technology platform Alliance Reservations Network (Alliance) for $92 million. This strategic acquisition will accelerate growth at RCI through an enhanced B2B experience for members and affiliates, as well as bring new benefits for individual and gro  more