TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: By Savannah Gribbins The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today granted two offshore wind solicitation awards, totaling 3,742 MW of capacity, enough to power 1.8 million homes when fully operational. The BPU announced awards for the Leading Light Wind project from Invenergy and energyRe, and the Attentive Energy II project from TotalEnergies and Corio Generation. Today's awards were g  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Rowan University issued the following news: Rowan University this month begins seeking input from students, employees and members of the public in the creation of a 10-year master plan, a document that will guide the physical development of the Glassboro campus in the coming decade. Rowan, which this year celebrates its Centennial, will consider a wide array of development issues, including how technology will impact education and the types of space that will   more

PARAMUS, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Bergen Community College issued the following news release: Bergen Community College and Thomas Edison State University (TESU) have established an articulation agreement that makes the pathway to a baccalaureate degree easier for Bergen graduates. A memorandum of understanding signed by both college presidents during the fall semester creates transfer pathways that allow students to complete as many as three years or 90 credits at Bergen before transferring to TE  more

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- County College of Morris issued the following news: County College of Morris (CCM) President Antony J. Iacono has been recognized consistently as an influencer in higher education by ROI-NJ, a highly respected business publication in the state. Iacono was included on ROI-NJ's Influencers: Power List 2024 - Higher Education. Iacono has been featured on this list for five consecutive years, alongside several esteemed higher education colleagues, and was one of on  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following news: Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr., Vice Chair Peg Schaffer and the leadership team of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee were unanimously re-elected to a new term on Saturday. Chairman Jones, Vice Chair Schaffer, Secretary Claribel "Clary" Azcona-Barber and Treasurer Shante Palmer ran uncontested and their new term runs until June 2025. "With critical elections coming up this year and Democra  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, in a letter to IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, Governor Polis, joined fellow governors in urging the commissioner to provide guidance on the taxability of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) benefits, and also encouraged the IRS to prevent double taxation. The Governor was joined by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Massachusetts Governor Maura  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Rider University issued the following news release: On Jan. 22, Congressman Andy Kim visited Rider University's Daly Dining Hall, the preparation hub for Meals on Wheels of Mercer County. Since 2018, Rider and Gourmet Dining, the University's food service provider, have partnered with Meals on Wheels of Mercer County to provide thousands of meals each week to local residents. "Meals on Wheels of Mercer County provides such a necessary service to our neigh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Donald Trump and House Republicans are hellbent on repealing the Affordable Care Act. New data released today shows 370,057 total individuals are now enrolled in Affordable Care Act coverage in New Jersey. House Republicans have already promised to blindly follow puppet master Trump in his efforts to strip essential health care programs from a record-breaking 20 million Am  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- DIGroup Architecture issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: The Professional Women in Construction - New Jersey Chapter (PWC-NJ) has named Swarupa Samant, AIA, principal at DIG, to its Board of Directors. PWC-NJ is a professional organization dedicated to supporting, advancing and connecting women to promote diversity across the architecture, engineering, construction and related industries. "Today's professional women in construction - includ  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Emerson Electric, a technology and engineering company that provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2024: Today, Emerson announced that the Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) has elected Andy Duffy as chairperson of its board of directors for 2023-24. In his new role, Duffy will help ensure the organization provides the most value to its members and advances the v  more

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: In another milestone for the company, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) has been approved as an Independent Test Lab by the North Carolina State Lottery Commission. Under the approval, GLI is authorized to evaluate gaming equipment, software, and processes for compliance with state law and commissi  more

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Gaming Laboratories International, a provider of quality land-based, lottery and iGaming testing and assessment services, issued the following news release: The global team from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI(R)) will be on stand #N3-210 at ICE London 2024, taking place 6-8 February -- to offer world-class compliance solutions and advisory services for suppliers, regulators, and operators alike. GLI offers its customers everything when it comes to compl  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) today announced $75 million to provide funding for emergent construction and capital needs in school districts throughout the state. Districts can use these funds for emergent or capital maintenance projects or to offset eligible project or maintenance costs incurred this fiscal   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 17 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Rutgers University-Camden has earned the 2024 Richard Guarasci Award for Institutional Transformation from Campus Compact, the largest and oldest higher education association dedicated to community and civic engagement. The Guarasci Award honors colleges and universities "anchored by a team that advances civic and community engagement across teaching, research, and practice." "For many years the Rutgers   more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Michael Murphy with Alli Joseph Last summer, current senior Michael Manners, a Diplomacy and Economics double major, was one of two undergraduate Seton Hall students who took part in a 9-week residential research experience hosted by Syracuse University's School of Information Studies (iSchool) and sponsored by the National Science Foundation(NSF). The program gave students experience in learning  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Raj Devasagayam, Ph.D., dean of the Leon Hess Business School, delivered a plenary address as the featured guest at the 2024 International Conference on Changing Business Practices. The conference was held Jan. 12 and 13 at the N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research in Mumbai, India. LHBS faculty Jonathan Daigle, Ph.D., associate professor, and Bochen Li, Ph.D., lecturer, also co  more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: Melissa Ziobro, curator for the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music at Monmouth University and specialist professor of public history, will present a virtual lecture, "Meet the Archives" on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m., hosted by the Princeton Preservation Group. During the event, Ziobro will provide an overview of the Archives collection that features approximately 35,000 items dating from 1927 t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the launch of a new public awareness campaign to combat human trafficking. The campaign seeks to increase reporting of forced labor and commercial sexual exploitation crimes and to bring victims to safety. The campaign, called S.T.A.L.L.S., or Sanctuary from Trafficking: Awareness & Linkage to Law Enforcement & Ser  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: The Attorney General's Office today released footage from several surveillance cameras and police radio communications relating to a death on September 20, 2023, following an attempted motor vehicle stop by members of the Totowa Police Department. The decedent was previously identified as David Lucero, 28, of Paterson. This death during a law enforcement encounter   more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that an Indiana-based firearms dealer has agreed to stop advertising, offering for sale, and selling large capacity magazines ("LCMs") to New Jersey residents, and prevent the ordering and shipping of its LCMs to any New Jersey addresses, in order to resolve allegations stemming   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) and the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (SDA) today announced $75 million to provide funding for emergent construction and capital needs in school districts throughout the state. Districts can use these funds for emergent or capital maintenance projects or to offset eligible project or maintenance costs incurred this   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: Building upon its commitment to robust public engagement, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting online comments from the public for the proposed Wharton State Forest Visiting Vehicle Use Map. The proposed map, released today, designates legal driving routes within New Jersey's largest state forest. In addition, an in-person o  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- First Lady Tammy Murphy issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: First Lady Tammy Murphy today hosted a roundtable discussion to celebrate Maternal Health Awareness Day. During the discussion, the First Lady, Department of Children and Families Commissioner Christine Norbut Beyer, Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz, Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, and others discussed the importance of the recently launched Family Connects NJ program. Family Connect  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio today announced the release of a comprehensive statewide disparity study examining public contracting opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned (MWBE) businesses. The study, conducted by Mason Tillman and Associates (MTA), reviewed statewide procurement data relating to goods and services, professional services, and constru  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy today announced his intention to nominate Francis (Fran) K. O'Connor as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). O'Connor's nomination follows the transition of current DOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti to her new role as Governor Murphy's Chief of Staff. "With more than four decades of experience working within transportati  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that an Indiana-based firearms dealer has agreed to stop advertising, offering for sale, and selling large capacity magazines ("LCMs") to New Jersey residents, and prevent the ordering and shipping of its LCMs to any New Jersey addresses, in order to resolve allegations stemming from an underco  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 1,200 feet of aging water main in Linden starting this month. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch water lines that were installed as far back as the 1920s with new 12-inch ductile iron main along East Gibbons Street from North Wood Avenue to Washington Avenue. The project also includes replacing fire hydrants and  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin has named Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin to continue in her role as chair of the Assembly Budget Committee in the new legislative session. The Assembly Budget Committee reviews the Governor's proposed budget plan and crafts the Legislature's appropriations bill, which is the state's annual fiscal spending law. "I am honored to be entrusted as chair of the   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release: Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin has named Assemblywoman Linda Carter as chair of the Assembly Higher Education Committee in the new legislative session. The Assembly Higher Education Committee handles issues that relate to colleges and universities. This includes assisting in directing policy regarding tuition aid and scholarship programs, such as NJ Stars, and ensuring success of inter-inst  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 25 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2024: The Oceantic Network, the leading organization working to advance offshore wind and other ocean renewable industries and their supply chains, celebrates today's announcement by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) selecting two projects to deliver 3.7 GW of offshore wind generation in its third offshore wind solicitation round. En  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: Conduent Transportation, a global provider of smart mobility technology solutions and business unit of Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced its selection by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) to provide technologies and services to support the state's PlatePay cashless tolling system. Conduent will accurately and securely retri  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Princeton University issued the following news: By Catherine Zandonella, Office of the Dean for Research Princeton has been named a mentor university for two new regional National Science Foundation (NSF) programs based at nearby universities and aimed at accelerating the translation of university research into technologies that can be used by all. Under the NSF's first Accelerating Research Translation awards, Princeton will serve as mentor university for th  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release: They have been gone for many years now, but Cleophus J. LaRue Jr. vividly remembers them: The dignified tone of their voices, the conviction in their words, and the selflessness with which they lived their lives. LaRue, a longtime professor at Princeton Theological Seminary, is speaking of the gifted pastors he encountered while growing up Black and Baptist in mid-20th century Texas. "They w  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release: Long before he embarked on a 30-year career teaching modern European church history at Princeton Theological Seminary, Associate Professor James Deming was called to an entirely different playing field. He was set on pursuing a life as a soccer pro -- and even was drafted by the Seattle Sounders. He soon learned, though, that he wasn't destined for a life in the majors and heeded another cal  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University men's soccer forward, senior Babacar Diene, has signed a professional contract with Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. "Babacar brings power and pace to our front line and combines well with players around him," says Riverhounds Head Coach Bob Lilley. "He has the ability to make defenders uncomfortable, and we look forward to working with him in 2024." Diene led the Broncs with an impressive 13  more

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Rider University has received a $200,000 gift from Edward P. Manning '82 to establish The Manning Fund for Public Service. The fund will offer financial support to students with limited means who secure unpaid internships in government, the public sector or within non-profit advocacy groups. It will also support students who have unpaid, professional opportunities that involve the development of public pol  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Rowan University issued the following news: It's been 40 years since Dr. Ira Monka graduated from the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (then part of the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey) and when he returned Jan. 23 to address students at his alma mater it was not just as a successful family physician and alumnus, but as president of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). Monka, who was among the fourth class to gradate from his  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Rowan University issued the following news: John Chovanes, DO, FACS, USA, associate professor of clinical surgery at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU), was the recipient of the prestigious John P. Pryor, MD Distinguished Service Award in Military Casualty Care, presented at the 37th Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) Annual Scientific Assembly last week in Orlando, Florida. The award recognizes EAST members who have distinguish  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- Rowan University issued the following news: It's a critical time to enhance the effectiveness of law enforcement, according to John Shjarback, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Law & Justice Studies in Rowan's College of Humanities & Social Sciences. In today's polarized atmosphere, half of U.S. citizens are critical of police departments without recognizing their strengths, whereas the other half do not see a need for improvement, Shjar  more

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Rowan University issued the following news: News magazine ROI-NJ this week once again recognized Rowan University President Ali A. Houshmand for leadership that stands out. On Jan. 24 the magazine named him #19 on the ROI-NJ Influencers "Power List Super 60," a compilation of the most impactful leaders in the state. "Houshmand is one of the most forward-thinking and dynamic leaders in the state -- not just in higher ed," ROI editors wrote. "It is why Rowan ha  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * The research effort will enroll 500 participants during pregnancy and follow infants into childhood * * * A multidisciplinary group of researchers have received a $3.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the impact of environmental influences on pregnancy and children's health. The research project is part of the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Ou  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Research findings will help inform Black and Hispanic communities about the proposed FDA ban on menthol cigarettes * * * Two new grants exceeding $7 million will help the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies research how Black and Hispanic young adults perceive messaging about the Food and Drug Administration's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The National   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: IntelliGenes, a first-of-its-kind software created at Rutgers Health, combines artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning approaches to measure the significance of specific genomic biomarkers to help predict diseases in individuals, according to its developers. A study published in Bioinformatics explains how IntelliGenes can be utilized by a wide range of users to analyze multigenomic and clini  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Lisa Intrabartola At a time of global conflict when tensions are rising everywhere - including on college campuses - University Equity and Inclusion (UEI) is asking members of Rutgers' community to engage in conversations about how to "Meet the Moment with Humanity." UEI's Meet the Moment campaign includes two universitywide series - one featuring documentary films, the other speaker-led discussions - both   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 19 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Animesh Borad has packed quite a few highlights into his three semesters at Rutgers University-Camden. And he's only getting started. The biology major and BS/DO joint program student is on an accelerated medical track, earning research accolades and a health care internship. He has also helped launch a new on-campus initiative that brings hygienic resources to the Camden community. All three Borad sibli  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: To celebrate the 100-year anniversary of the International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU), Interim President Katia Passerini, Vice Provost for Academics and Catholic Identity Monsignor Joseph R. Reilly, and Executive Director of Academic Affairs Bernadette McVey recently traveled to Vatican City to attend "The University and the Church: The Future of the Catholic University," a two-day, internation  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Seton Hall University, a renowned institution for academic excellence, has taken a pioneering step in shaping the future of the accounting profession with its CPA Pathway Apprenticeship Program. In collaboration with WithumSmith+Brown, CPA, a leading national advisory, accounting, and consulting firm, Seton Hall is providing a unique opportunity for aspiring accountants to gain real-world experience while comp  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2024: By Nancy Enright Inside the Core, this past Sunday, January 21, several of us connected with the Core had the privilege to participate in the Archdiocese of Newark's Day of Prayer for Christian Unity, held at St. Helen's Church in Westfield, NJ. Dr. Anthony Sciglitano, former Director of the Core and current faculty member of the Religion Department who teaches in the Core regularly; Dr. Pete  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: Surpassing all previous years, graduates of Seton Hall's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program have achieved a 96.39% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). A pivotal milestone for nursing graduates, the NCLEX-RN is the licensure exam essential for determining their readiness to practice as entry-level nurses. Unlike traditional knowledge-based nursing school  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Jan. 24, 2024: On Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 1-2 p.m., in the Beck Rooms, the spring Humanities Colloquium will feature D. Graham Burnett, Henry Charles Lea Professor of History and the History of Science at Princeton University. Burnett will offer an interactive presentation on "Attention and the Infinite Mirror." Burnett's talk will focus on such questions as: What is "attention"? How has the unders  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 27 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Laurie Pine Thomas Rzeznik, an Associate Professor in the Department of History, was honored with the inaugural Robert F. Trisco and Nelson H. Minnich Prize by the American Catholic Historical Association (ACHA) for his exceptional role as the co-editor of the journal, American Catholic Studies. The prestigious national award was presented to Rzeznik and Nicholas Rademacher of the University of D  more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Adjunct chemical biology faculty member Nick Murgulo inspires former pre-med student Hector Borges to pursue a career at the pharmaceutical giant Merck * * * At Stevens Institute of Technology, students benefit not only from innovative educational and research opportunities, but also from a dedicated faculty committed to teaching, mentoring and helping students advance their goals. This   more

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 23 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Two impactful gifts for faculty support are propelling the university's strategic vision, fostering faculty growth and fueling influential research at Stevens. * * * Recognizing the importance of an exceptional educational experience, Aimee Rusinko and Michael J. Kakos MMS '71 recently made a generous gift to support an endowed professorship. The grandson of Randolph T. Ode (Class of 1898), Tom R  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 23 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers researchers can predict which patients will benefit from a popular prostate cancer drug - and have devised a strategy that may make the treatment work longer. "This work should help doctors know which patients' prostate cancers will and won't respond to the androgen deprivation therapy enzalutamide, which can slow prostate cancer growth by disrupting androgen receptor signaling," said Antonina   more

EWING, New Jersey, Jan. 26 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: The College of New Jersey School of Business moved up one spot from last year to #58, as ranked by Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools of 2024. The system used by Poets&Quants is considered the most comprehensive assessment of undergraduate business programs, ranking the top 100 schools each year. "Being placed among the Top 100 programs continues to be a point of pride for our school, and results f  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, are modeling their programs after MATTERS, based at UBMD and UB * * * MATTERS, an innovative opioid treatment program that grew out of a University at Buffalo physician's frustration with the limitations of care for patients who had overdosed, is expanding its services throughout New York State, thanks to funding from t  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Emmy(R)-nominated and Golden Globe(R)-winning actor, writer and comedian Ramy Youssef will return to HBO for his new stand-up comedy special RAMY YOUSSEF: MORE FEELINGS debuting this March. Ramy will tape this new material in front of a live audience at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City, New Jersey on February 2 and 3. Emmy(R) Award-winning director Christopher Storer will direct the special wh  more