Saturday - November 23, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for Sunday November 03, 2024 ( 56 items )  

As the Creator Economy Continues to Thrive, Forbes' 2024 Top Creators are Earning More and Driving Global Influence
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Forbes today unveiled its 2024 Top Creators List, the third-annual definitive ranking of the 50-highest earning, most influential social media-savvy stars across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and other social platforms. Entrepreneurial creators are growing their stake in the media and advertising industry and challenging the traditional marketing strategies of these industries by tapping   more

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Sawgrass
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * Author K. D. Alden to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 * * * Sunrise, FL - October 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Sunrise bookstore on Wednesday, November 6th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in Sawgrass Square (12550 W.   more

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Walden Galleria
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * Grand Opening at 10 AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 * * * Buffalo, NY - October 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Buffalo bookstore on Wednesday, November 6th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in Walden Galleria (1 Walden Galleria, Buffalo, NY 14225), in the space formerly occupied by Williams Son  more

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Waterford Lakes
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * Author James Ponti to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 * * * Orlando, FL - October 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Orlando bookstore on Wednesday, November 6th. The new Barnes & Noble is located a very short distance from its p  more

Barnes & Noble Presents Album of the Month Selections for November 2024
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: New York, NY - October 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble announces its November selections for Albums of the Month in the following categories: R&B/Soul, Indie/Alternative, Dance/Electronic and Artist to Watch. Exploring the full spectrum of the music industry, the Album of the Month program spotlights new albums, sounds and artists, showcasing upcoming t  more

Barnes & Noble Presents Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger as Their November 2024 National Book Club Selection
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * The bookseller invites readers to join the free virtual event on Tuesday, December 3rd at 3PM ET * * * New York, NY - October 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble announces Like Mother, Like Mother as their November National Book Club pick and welcomes readers to join author Susan Rieger at a free live virtual event on Tuesday, December 3rd at 3PM E  more

Barnes & Noble Reopens in Georgetown With Spectacular Flagship Bookstore
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 * * * Washington, D.C. - October 30, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its Georgetown bookstore on Wednesday, November 6th. The new Barnes & Noble marks the bookseller's return not only to Georgetown, but to the same 3-story building it occupied from 1995 to 2  more

BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals Receives United Way Champions of Hope Award
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: BEAUMONT, TX, October 31, 2024 - On Wednesday, October 23, BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals, LLC., was presented the United Way Champions of Hope Award. The United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County selected BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals (BTP) for its great support of the United Way's literacy program and for serving as title sponsors for the Pearls & Purses Designer Purse Bingo with proceeds to literacy in   more

BASF's McIntosh Site Receives Environmental Stewardship Award
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: MCINTOSH, AL, October 31, 2024 - Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP) has awarded the BASF facility in McIntosh, Alabama a 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award for the site's improved use of hydrochloric acid (HCl), a byproduct of its antioxidant process. The new approach is on track to reduce the site's CO2 emissions by 3,600mt in 2024. "We are honored to receive a PEP Environmental Stewardship Award," said  more

Conduent and AshBritt Team Up to Offer Disaster Recovery Services and Emergency Relief Funds to Those in Need
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, and AshBritt, the nation's leading rapid-response emergency management, logistics and disaster-response contractor, today announced a collaboration to offer emergency services and instant payments to those in need. The new offering combines Conduent's expertise i  more

Conduent: Everest Group Survey of CFOs Finding - The Right Partner Drives F&A Outsourcing Benefits
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent ebook "Optimizing finance operations through outsourcing: what works best? Assessing the input of 200 CFOs" guides CFOs in FA&P outsourcing * * * New research based on a survey of 200 CFOs by Everest Group, supported by Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-led business solutions and services company, shows that outso  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: NYT - Sue Altman and the "Tightening Race" for NJ-07
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * NYT: "Sue Altman has made a name for herself by taking on political heavy hitters in New Jersey" * * * This morning, the New York Times profiled Sue Altman's increasingly competitive campaign for New Jersey's Seventh Congressional District, characterizing her run as a "tightening race for a key house seat." Despite continuing to mislabel himself as "pro-choice," he  more

DIG Selected to Design Saddle River Day School's Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- DIGroup Architecture issued the following news release: DIG has been selected to design the new Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship at Saddle River Day School in Saddle River, NJ. This appointment underscores DIG's expertise in designing innovative and inspiring learning environments, from PK-12 settings to higher-education colleges and universities across New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. "We had the privilege of working with DIG on the design of our   more

Gov. Murphy Joins NJ TRANSIT to Showcase Brand New Multilevel Rail Car
KEARNY, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett today previewed the next generation of multilevel rail cars, modernizing the fleet which will significantly improve reliability, capacity and customer comfort. The latest generation of multilevel rail cars was unveiled at an event at NJ TRANSIT's Meadows Maintenance Complex (MMC) in Kearny. "Providing modern, rel  more

House Majority PAC Launches New Ads in California, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oregon
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching new television ads across 6 districts in California, Colorado, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, and Oregon. * CA-13 HMP is launching a new television ad, "Kind", highlighting how John Duarte is lining the pockets of wealthy corporations by providing them with tax breaks, and his shady busines  more

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Completes Pilot Phase Enrollment of OMNY-AF Trial Evaluating Large-Tip, Focal Pulsed Field Ablation Omnypulse Catheter
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * The OMNY-AF trial evaluates safety and efficacy of the investigational OMNYPULSE Platform, a novel catheter that combines a large ablation area with mapping capabilities * * * Irvine, CA - October 30, 2024 - Today, Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in cardiac arrhythmia treatment, announced the enrollment completion of the pilot phase of the OMNY-AF clinical trial, a study whi  more

Johnson and Johnson: European Commission Approves Expanded Use of HIV-1 Therapy Edurant in Younger Pediatric Patients
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Approval provides a new treatment option for some of the youngest people living with HIV-1 in the European Union * * * Beerse, Belgium (October 28, 2024) - Johnson & Johnson today announced that the European Commission (EC) has approved EDURANT (rilpivirine) for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and children weighing at least 25 kg without known mutations associated with resis  more

Johnson and Johnson: Impella ECP Pivotal Study Demonstrates Safety, Efficacy for Use in High-Risk PCI
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: DANVERS, Mass. - October 28, 2024 - Results were presented at Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) 2024 conference from the first completed pivotal trial on patients supported with Impella ECP, a novel transvalvular axial flow pump with compressible pump architecture. Impella ECP is a technology of Abiomed, part of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, and the global leader in heart recovery.   more

Johnson and Johnson: Shockwave Medical Completes Enrollment in All-Female Coronary IVL Study
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * The first prospective female-only study of coronary interventions in complex calcific disease, EMPOWER CAD aims to confirm benefits of Shockwave intravascular lithotripsy in women Co-Principal Investigator Margaret McEntegart, MD, completed enrollment during a live case at this year's Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) Conference in Washington D.C. * * * SANTA CLARA, CA,   more

Johnson and Johnson: Tremfya is the First and Only IL-23 Inhibitor to Demonstrate Robust Results With a Fully Subcutaneous Regimen in Both Induction and Maintenance in Crohn's Disease
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * A greater number of patients treated with subcutaneous TREMFYA induction and maintenance achieved clinical and endoscopic remission at 48 weeks in the Phase 3 GRAVITI study versus placebo TREMFYA could become the first IL-23 treatment to offer both a subcutaneous and intravenous (IV) induction regimen for patients living with Crohn's disease (CD), pending FDA approval * * * PHILADELPH  more

Kurt Vonnegut's 'Lost Board Game' Finally Published After Almost 70 Years
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble is Proud to be the Exclusive Retailer of GHQ * * * New York, NY - November 1, 2024 - Barnes & Noble and Mars International are thrilled to announce that Kurt Vonnegut's board game has finally been brought to fruition. GHQ (short for General Headquarters) is now available in Barnes & Noble bookstores across the country. Fans   more

Mass. A.G. Campbell's Office Cites NJ-Based Company, Owner of Former Springfield, MA Retailer For Violating Workers' Rights
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Citations Include Over $426,000 in Restitution and Penalties * * * The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today announced that it has issued citations against Contrail Glory, Inc., dba A Dollar Store (Contrail), a New Jersey based retail company that formerly operated a Springfield, MA location, and the company's owner, Shaukat Kassam (Kassam  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Announce Finding of Probable Cause Against Housing Provider for Discriminatory Minimum-Income Requirements
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Housing Provider's Income Requirements Made Affordable Housing Unit Unavailable to Many Low-Income People Who Qualify for Affordable Housing * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced today that DCR has issued a Finding of Probable Cause against a housing provider and a leasing agent for allegedly violating the   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin and Division on Civil Rights Release Report on Unlawful Mortgage Redlining Practices by Republic First Bank in New Jersey
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Claim Filed With FDIC Seeking Recovery for Harm to New Jerseyans Caused by Now-Closed Bank * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) today issued a report (http://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/2024-1029_Republic-First-Report-Final.pdf) outlining the findings of a multi-year investigation into allegations of   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces Cooperation Agreements, Settlements With Two Generic Drug Firms
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Multistate Lawsuits Alleged Conspiracies to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and a multistate coalition announced two significant cooperation agreements and settlement pacts with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million to resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-r  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces New Leaders of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability's Corruption Bureau
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the appointment of two co-directors who will lead the OPIA Corruption Bureau, designating Eric L. Gibson, previously a partner at a Philadelphia law firm and longtime former federal public corruption prosecutor, and Jeffrey J. Manis, the Bureau's current   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin's Office Releases Video Footage From Investigation Into May 27, 2024 Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash in Franklin Borough, N.J.
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: The Attorney General's Office today released 911 calls and footage from two surveillance cameras and one mobile video recorder relating to the fatal motor vehicle crash on May 27, 2024, involving Franklin Borough Police Sgt. William Grissom and Deanna D'Arco, 19, from the Borough of Sussex, New Jersey. The law enforcement encounter is under investigation by the Off  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Labor Commissioner Asaro-Angelo Sue Medical Transport Firm for Misclassifying Medical Drivers
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * Lawsuit Alleges Company Misclassified 52 Employees as Independent Contractors * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo announced today that they have filed a lawsuit against TransCare, LLC, a medical transport company, and its owner, Dennis Young Jr., for   more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, New Jersey Racing Commission Announce Results From Breeders Crown at the Meadowlands
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Racing Commission today announced results from the Breeders Crown this weekend at the Meadowlands. The best standardbreds in North America competed in the 12 Breeders Crown finals on October 25 and October 26, 2024. Total attendance over both days was 6,928. The total wagering handle for both nights was $7,726  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety Urge Drivers to Use Extra Caution on Halloween
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Highway Traffic Safety remind drivers to be extra cautious on the roads this Halloween and avoid ghoulish driving to keep trick-or-treaters safe. As the daylight wanes into darkness on Thursday, New Jersey families will take to the streets, which means that pedestrians may appear unexpectedly, and smaller chil  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: Cari Fais Confirmed as First Latina Director of the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the confirmation of Cari Fais as the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division"). Confirmed by the New Jersey Senate today, Director Fais has overseen the state's consumer protection agency as Acting Director since Governor Phil Murphy announced her nomination in April 2022. She is the first Latina to  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: State Medical Board Permanently Revokes License of Monmouth County Physician Convicted in $1.9 Million Insurance Fraud Scheme
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Doctor Also Facing Unrelated Allegations of Criminal Sexual Contact Against Patient * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the State Board of Medical Examiners ("Board") permanently revoked the medical license of a Monmouth County physician convicted in a $1.9 million health care fraud scheme, who i  more

N.J. A.G. Platkin: Two Senior Corrections Officers Assigned to the Juvenile Justice Commission Charged With Sexual Assault and Official Misconduct
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today announced the charging of two Juvenile Justice Commission Senior Corrections Officers who allegedly sexually assaulted, and had unlawful sexual contact with, a female resident of the Female Secure Care and Intake Facility located in Bordentown, New Jersey. Gary Nieves, 53, of Burli  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Creation of Economic Council
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Governor Murphy today signed an Executive Order establishing a new Economic Council, which will be supported by a newly established Development Coordination Committee. Under the executive order, the Economic Council will provide a regular forum for the business community and state government to discuss, collaborate, and solve issues important to the public and private sectors, and  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Departure of Chief Counsel Parimal Garg
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy today announced that his longtime Chief Counsel Parimal Garg will depart the administration next month to work in private practice. "Parimal Garg has been by my side for the last eight years, from the early days of my first campaign through nearly seven years in the Governor's Office," said Governor Murphy. "I relied heavily on Parimal's advice and counsel on  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Kate McDonnell as Chief Counsel
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy today announced that Kate McDonnell, currently serving as Deputy Commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, will be his next Chief Counsel. McDonnell will assume the role in mid-November following the departure of Parimal Garg, who is leaving to pursue an opportunity in private practice. "I am thrilled to welcome Kate McDonnell back to t  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Promotion of CeCe Doherty to Director of Intergovernmental Affairs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Kate Barry Named Aide to the Governor, Intergovernmental Affairs * * * Governor Phil Murphy today announced one new promotion and one new hire within his department of Intergovernmental Affairs. CeCe Doherty will serve in her newly promoted role as the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, with Kate Barry joining the office as an Aide to the Governor. The Intergovernment  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy Takes Action on Legislation
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Governor Murphy signed the following bills into law: S-3670/A-4871 (Singleton, McKnight/Lopez, Wimberly) - Provides for mortgage payment relief and foreclosure protection for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida S-3838/A-4999 (Scutari/Coughlin) - Permits Director of Division of Pensions and Benefits to initiate temporary transfer of funds in certain circumsta  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy, Lt. Gov. Tahesha Way, Congresswoman Coleman Launch New Jersey's Commemoration of America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
MANALAPAN, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Commemorative Activities to Celebrate New Jersey's Legacy as "Revolutionary in 1776 and Ever Since" New Jersey to Celebrate the Nation's Semiquincentennial by Revitalizing Revolutionary War Sites and Hosting Educational Programming and Events Across the State * * * At Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Governor Phil Murphy, Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, and Congresswoma  more

N.J. Gov. Murphy: Governors of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Maryland, Delaware Issue Joint Letter to Grid Operator PJM
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Letter calls on PJM to address record-high electricity capacity prices in the five states * * * On Friday, Governor Phil Murphy joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Delaware Governor John Carney in issuing a letter to PJM Interconnection, the grid operator for New Jersey and the aforementioned states. T  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Kean Media Recap
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: In recent weeks, Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has given numerous media interviews as the election nears. Please see below for a recap! October 7: ROI-NJ October 14: North Jersey Editorial Board October 16: New Jersey Monitor October 17: 77WABC Cats and Cosby October 20: NJ.com October 24: WHYY October 26: NJ Cops Magazine October 26: New Jersey Globe October 29: Pix11 October 30: ABC7 "Rep. Kean is  more

New Jersey Law Journal Selects C.J. Fisher as Dealmaker of the Year Finalist
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 31 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Congratulations to C.J. Fisher, Fox's Gaming Department Co-Chair, who was named a Dealmaker of the Year Finalist as part of the New Jersey Law Journal's 2024 New Jersey Legal Awards program. Presented annually, the Dealmaker of the Year award honors New Jersey's "exceptional transactional lawyers who achieved excellence" in the past year. Fisher has been at the forefront of the expansion of l  more

New York State Energy Research & Development Authority: NY and NJ Collaborate to Co-Host Offshore Wind Supplier Forum
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news: * * * More than 350 attendees gathered in Atlantic City to explore the latest developments in offshore wind and discover new prospects in the growing sector * * * ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - October 29, 2024 - As part of the ongoing collaboration between New York and New Jersey, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and New York State Energy Research and Development   more

Researchers, U.S. Military Install Concrete Modules With Self-Healing Oyster Reef Structure In Florida Panhandle Bay To Protect Base
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * The Rutgers-designed, hybrid reef-mimicking experiment could provide protection from storms and coastal flooding * * * By Kitta MacPherson U.S. Air Force officials installed a new kind of structure in the waters of St. Andrew Bay on the shore of the Tyndall U.S. Air Force Base in Northwest Florida on Oct. 30 - the first section of a Rutgers University-designed "self-healing" reef made of custo  more

Rutgers Board of Governors Announces Search Firm, Initiates University President Search Process
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The Rutgers University Board of Governors has retained the services of WittKieffer, a highly regarded search firm with extensive experience leading executive searches on behalf of large public universities, to engage in a comprehensive and thorough nationwide search for the 22nd president of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The board's announcement officially initiates the process of selecting a succe  more

Rutgers Receives $3.3 Million Federal Grant to Recruit Counselors for High-Need Schools
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Members of the Graduate School of Education will train and place 30 school counselors in four New Jersey schools to help address youth mental health * * * Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education (GSE) has received a $3.3 million grant to increase the number and diversity of highly trained school counselors to help fill the gap in mental health services in New Jersey high-need school districts.  more

Rutgers University Camden: Exploring Cooper Street's Past and Future
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: * * * Archaeological work being conducted as part of the Cooper Street Gateway project reveals the rich history of Camden. * * * By Caroline Brobeil Behind the fences surrounding the site of the $60 million Cooper Street Gateway project on the campus of Rutgers-Camden, a careful, focused effort is underway to uncover the site's long history. "This property, represents a unique opportunity to understan  more

Rutgers University Camden: Research Project Inspired by Sudden Death of Alumna Seeks to Uncover Burnout Triggers
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: * * * Rutgers-Camden nursing professor aims to better support and strengthen the nursing workforce * * * By Eileen Reinhard The sudden and unexpected death of a young person by suicide creates a bleak landscape where it can feel impossible to make sense of the senseless. The April 2022 death of Hillary F. Herskowitz, 25, an alumna of Rutgers University School of Nursing, remains difficult to   more

Rutgers: Alumna's Debut Novel Draws From Experience as the Daughter of Indian Immigrants
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * The story in Grishma Shah's first book began to take root during her time at Rutgers * * * By Roya Rafei As a college professor, Grishma Shah uses her storytelling skills to teach her students about economics, culture and globalization. "Students rarely remember the numbers, graphs or data, but they do perk up and recall the colorful, rich stories I tell them to bring the knowledge to life,"   more

Rutgers: Buried Alive - Carbon Dioxide Release From Magma Beneath Ancient Volcanoes Was Hidden Driver of Earth's Past Climate
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * A Rutgers-led study finds "cryptic carbon" from underground portions of enormous volcanic provinces contributed to climate warming during key moments in Earth's past * * * By Kitta MacPherson An international team of geoscientists led by a volcanologist at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has discovered that, contrary to present scientific understanding, ancient volcanoes cont  more

Rutgers: President Holloway to Lead Eagleton's "The Morning After" Post-Election Discussion
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Kevin Lorincz "The Morning After," the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers-New Brunswick tradition of bringing campaign experts and scholars together following Election Day, will be streamed live on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. President Jonathan Holloway will moderate the panel discussion to analyze the 2024 U.S. presidential election results while providing a great learning opport  more

Update: N.J. A.G. Platkin's Office Releases Identities of Decedent and Bayonne Police Officers in Regard to September 16, 2024 Civilian Death Following Police Encounter in Bayonne
TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: The Attorney General's Office today identified the decedent and police officers with respect to a death following a police encounter on September 16, 2024, in Bayonne, New Jersey. The civilian who died in the wake of that encounter has been identified as Juan Poche, 44, of Bayonne, New Jersey. According to the preliminary investigation, at 12:18 a.m., after receiving  more

Verisk Reports 3Q 2024 Financial Results
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 31 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * * Consolidated revenues were $725 million, up 7.0%, and up 6.8% on an organic constant currency (OCC) basis for the third quarter of 2024. * Income from continuing operations was $220 million, up 17.4% for the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, was $401 million, up 9.4%, and up 7.2% on an OCC basis. * Diluted GAAP earnings per share   more

Wyndham Expands Extended Stay Offerings, Teams With Reside to Introduce Wyndham Residences in the U.S.
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Initial deals expand Wyndham's upscale extended-stay footprint bringing five residence-style accommodations to urban destinations across the U.S. * * * Guests seeking contemporary, upscale residence-style accommodations in urban destinations now have new offerings to consider in key cities like Houston, Washington D.C and more as a result of a 10-year development relationship between Wynd  more

Wyndham Grows Direct Franchising Business in China; Signs Nearly 600 Hotels Over Five Years
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Milestone comes as China looks to become world's largest travel and tourism market by 2035; builds on Wyndham's reacquisition of direct franchising rights for Days Inn in 2019 * * * SHANGHAI (October 29, 2024) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts surpassed a major milestone in China: signing nearly 600 direct franchise agreements across the country in just five years. The achievement is a testament t  more

X-Rite, Pantone, and Sun Chemical Add Color Libraries to PantoneLIVE for Extruded Aluminum Aerosol Packaging
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: * * * New Monobloc Libraries in PantoneLIVE Enable Consistent Pantone Color Standards on Aerosols, Aluminum Tubes, Cartridges, and Felt Pen Cases * * * Sun Chemical, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC announce new monobloc color libraries in the PantoneLIVE digital color ecosystem. These libraries facilitate the accurate communication of Pantone standards in the production of monobloc   more