EWING, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: That question tugged at Larry Abrams MAT '01 as a young teacher in Lindenwold, New Jersey, when he learned that many students in his economically disadvantaged district didn't have access to books at home. And that question became his motivation with BookSmiles, a labor of love -- and necessity -- he started in 2017. BookSmiles, his nonprofit based in Cherry Hill, has a simple mission: to get books into the hands more PR

EWING, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- The College of New Jersey issued the following news: Two TCNJ professors take a shot at explaining how a vaccine for COVID-19 has turned political. When students and faculty were sent home from their classrooms last March, Amanda Norvell, TCNJ biology professor and interim dean of the School of Science, understood that a vaccine, specifically a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine that would protect against COVID-19, would be an important step in returning to normalcy. And to have  more PR

RANDOLPH, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- County College of Morris issued the following news: The Promethean, the County College of Morris (CCM) student-produced literary and arts publication, has once again been recognized for excellence, winning another national award. The 2019-20 edition of The Promethean recently was recognized by Graphic Design USA with an American Graphic Design Award. This marks the 15th time since 2005 that The Promethean has been selected for recognition in that contest. It als more PR

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSGra) -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University senior Ahmad Smith has been selected to receive an undergraduate research grant by the Independent College Fund of New Jersey (ICFNJ). For the past two years Ahmad has been a student of Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Alfredo Castro, and when Ahmad was in need of a professor to work with him on his senior research project, Dr. Castro was happy to take him under his wing. "A more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 10 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried applauded the introduction of the Justice for Black Farmers Act and the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Colors Act in the U.S. Senate. The Justice for Black Farmers Act, introduced by U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey, seeks to end the discrimination and the injustices historically faced by Black farmer more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: The New York Knicks maintain the No. 1 spot on Forbes' 23rd annual NBA Team Valuations, the definitive ranking of the most valuable NBA teams for the sixth consecutive year. The New York Knicks are worth $5 billion and are up 9% from la more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 12 (TNSRes) -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: The Forbes 2021 CxO Growth Survey, a comprehensive look at how C-suite executives are charting a course for long-term, sustainable growth, reveals that C-suite executives are exceedingly optimistic their organi more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news release: Hudson County Community College (HCCC) student Pedro Moranchel, Jr., has been chosen as one of just eight students in the United States to participate in the Achieving the Dream (ATD) 2021 DREAM Scholars Program. ATD is a national educational reform network whose work has had a transformational impact on partnering colleges. The ATD mission focuses on helping high-achieving, higher education  more PR

BELLEVILLE, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Illinois American Water issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Illinois American Water President Justin Ladner today announced the Company's acquisition of the Concordia Water Cooperative water distribution system, located in an unincorporated area west of Belleville near Millstadt. The purchase adds approximately 150 water customers to the Metro East service area. "We have a long history - over 145 years - of providing quality water service acro more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 9 (TNSJou) -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: People living in regions with high levels of outdoor artificial light at night may face a higher risk of developing thyroid cancer. The finding comes from a study published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. Over the past century, nightscapes--especially in cities--have drastically changed due to the rapid growth of electric lighting. Also, epidemiological more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 (TNSJou) -- Lafayette College issued the following news: Light pollution does more than deprive us of the pleasures to ponder the night sky. Unnatural light also adversely affects fetal health, according to new research by Susan Averett, Charles A. Dana Professor of Economics, and two of her colleagues. By examining New Jersey Department of Health birth records from 2004 to 2016, the trio found that light pollution, or more specifically skyglow, the artificial lig more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: Citibank will refund $895,000 to approximately 5,474 Citibank credit card holders in Massachusetts to resolve allegations that it overcharged them for credit card interest, Attorney General Maura Healey announced. The funds are part of a $4.2 million multistate settlement achieved in partnership with the attorneys general of Iowa, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Penn more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- The New Jersey Department of Education issued the following news release: The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month throughout the month of February. "We are pleased to celebrate CTE Month at the NJDOE," said Acting Education Commissioner Dr. Angelica AllenMcMillan. "We will join with schools across the state to showcase programs that prepare students for careers in specialized technical fields and c more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today announced the launch of a community-based vaccination partnership to provide equitable access of the COVID-19 vaccine to underserved communities throughout New Jersey. The community-based vaccination sites are supported through a partnership by the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management A more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today announced Executive Order No. 220, which enables indoor and outdoor youth sporting events to allow parents or guardians to attend practices or competitions. The executive order will take effect immediately. "As a father of four, I know how difficult it has been for many parents to not be able to see their kids participate in sports," said Governor Murph more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today announced that health insurance signups through New Jersey's new state-based marketplace surpassed the Open Enrollment Period for the previous two years in New Jersey. Plan selections for 2021 coverage increased 9.4 percent over last year's Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period, as the state successfully expanded access to health coverage through its  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: Governor Phil Murphy today highlighted two programs that will support the transformation of contaminated brownfields into vibrant community assets. The Brownfield Redevelopment Incentive will provide tax credits to support brownfields remediation projects and the Brownfields Loan Program makes low-interest loans of up to $5 million available to brownfield redevelopment projects for more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy arrives at the Mary L. McLeod Bethune Life Center, and shortly after Mayor Steven Fulop arrives as well. Jersey City Health and Human Services Director Stacy Flanagan informs the governor and state Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli that they will witness four vaccinations: * Florence Holmes, assistant director of the Bethune Center who has been administering saliv more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Pearl Chiang, a registered nurse at the Matheny Medical and Educational Center, knows firsthand how serious COVID-19 is because she had the virus in November. "It was like a very, very severe headache and body aches. It's taken me a month to recover," she said. "In order to be worry-free, I really want to get the vaccine so I can be healthy and be with my family. I encourage my family too to get  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2021: In an effort to aid small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy and State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio announced today that New Jersey will follow the federal government's lead in allowing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to be tax exempt at the state level and enable recipients to deduct business expenses that were paid with the tax-exempt lo more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following transcript: Governor Phil Murphy: I am joined by the woman on the screen who needs no introduction, the Commissioner of the Department of Health, Judy Persichilli. We're also honored to have the state's former epidemiologist and current COVID-19 Medical Advisor Dr. Eddy Bresnitz. Eddy, great to have you back with us as well. As you can see, we've got Chief Counsel Parimal Garg. We're expecting another guy who n more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following transcript: Governor Phil Murphy: Good afternoon, everybody. With me today is the woman who needs no introduction, the Commissioner of the Department of Health, Judy Persichilli. I can't say you're to my right, Judy, but in this moment, you're to the right of my screen. Also the Department of Health's Communicable Disease Service Medical Director, another familiar face, Dr. Ed Lifshitz; great to have you, Ed, w more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following tramscript: Governor Phil Murphy: Good afternoon, everyone. I hope everybody enjoyed the Super Bowl last night. I didn't see that one coming, I have to say. That was not the game I expected. But more importantly, I hope everyone enjoyed the game responsibly though the snowstorm may have had an impact on some plans. Honored to be joined by the woman to my right who needs no introduction, the Commissioner of the  more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 11 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2021: New Jersey American Water announced today that its employees raised over $26,000 for eight United Way chapters through its annual fundraising campaign. The company also provided an additional donation of $15,000, totaling over $41,000 to help individuals and families in need. "We've all seen the devastating effects that COVID-19 is having in our local communities,  more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- New Jersey American Water issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 5,700 feet of aging water main in Cherry Hill starting next week. The project also includes replacing six fire hydrants and 128 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6- and 8-inch water lines that were installed in the 1950's with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following streets: * New York Av more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- New Jersey American Water issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 6,000 feet of aging water main in Hillside starting next week. The project also includes replacing 15 fire hydrants and 189 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines that were installed in the 1920's with new 12-inch ductile iron main along the following streets: * Winans Aven more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 13 -- New Jersey American Water issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 7,400 feet of aging water main in Ocean City starting next week. The project also includes replacing eight fire hydrants and 410 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging water lines, installed as far back as the 1920's, with new, 8- and 12-inch PVC and ductile iron main along the following streets: * Wes more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2021: Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced that Citibank will refund $1,063,041 to approximately 7,000 Citi credit card accounts in Pennsylvania to resolve allegations that it illegally overcharged credit card interest. The settlement was led by Pennsylvania and achieved in partnership with the attorneys general of Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and North Caroli more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 12 -- Pearson Education issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2021: Pearson proudly announced that it has been recognized by two leading organizations for its continued commitment to gender equality, while two executives were honored for their individual work to promote LGBTQ equality. These honors include a 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index, earning the title of a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality," and inclusion in th more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 13 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: Rutgers University Camden scholar Angelica Gonzalez is exploring ancient environments in the Atacama Desert in Chile to discover how soil arthropods - such as beetles and spiders - respond to climate change, particularly changes in precipitation. Funded by the highly competitive National Science Foundation CAREER program, Gonzalez will receive nearly $925,000 to support her research on paleoecol more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 13 -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: The "Safeguarding Amazonia" workshop was one of the highlights of Princeton University's first Wintersession. Organized by the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) Brazil LAB and the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI), the workshop introduced participants to the innovative mapping technology developed by MapBiomas, a network of Brazilian scientific institutio more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 (TNSJou) -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: Wintertime outbreaks of COVID-19 have been largely driven by whether people adhere to control measures such as mask wearing and social distancing, according to a study published Feb. 8 in Nature Communications by Princeton University researchers. Climate and population immunity are playing smaller roles during the current pandemic phase of the virus, the researchers found. The researcher more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 (TNSRes) -- The Princeton Environmental Institute issued the following news: Christina Gerhardt, a professor and journalist whose work explores how people engage the experience of sea-level rise through culture, has been named the 2021-22 Currie C. and Thomas A. Barron Visiting Professor in the Environment and the Humanities in the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). She also will be appointed as a visiting associate professor in HMEI and the German Depar more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 12 (TNSJou) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news release: The recent killings of Black Americans have reignited calls for policing reform, including proposals to diversify police departments, which have historically been made up of primarily white, male officers. Yet, few studies have examined whether deploying minority and female officers actually changes police-civilian interactions or reduces instances of s more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 10 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Long before the internet, social media and other modern forms of communication, the information-hungry people of 17th century England published pamphlets to disseminate news and spread memes via "verse libels" - nasty poems shared through conversation or inserted into song lyrics. And even then, they contended with the problem of "fake news" - conspiracy theories spread through these media to undermine more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump on a charge that he incited insurrection for his role in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot is expected to start this week in the U.S. Senate. The trial marks unchartered territory in the history of the country: Trump is the first president to be impeached twice and also the first to be tried in the Senate after leaving office. Perry Dane, a professor at the Camden loc more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Among firearm-owning individuals who died by suicide, handgun ownership was associated with greater odds of having died by self-inflicted gunshot wound rather than by another method, according to a Rutgers researcher. The study, published in the Archives of Suicide Research, surveyed surviving loved ones of 121 handgun and shotgun owners who died by suicide -- 93 of whom died with a firearm and 28 who  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: An estimated 34 million Americans, or just under a quarter of us, are still working from home as we near the one-year anniversary of the first U.S. lockdowns. It's changed the way we do just about everything, including the time-honored, time-killing tradition of office chit-chat. We're no longer gathering around the copy machine to gripe about the weather, or having the great breakroom debate about whi more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 9 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: How did rocks rust on Earth and turn red? A Rutgers-led study has shed new light on the important phenomenon and will help address questions about the Late Triassic climate more than 200 million years ago, when greenhouse gas levels were high enough to be a model for what our planet may be like in the future. "All of the red color we see in New Jersey rocks and in the American Southwest is due to the na more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 11 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Pregnant women - considered to be at high risk for complications if they contract COVID-19 - were not included in clinical trials for the current vaccines, leaving many confused over whether or not they should be vaccinated. Justin Brandt, an assistant professor in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and director of quality and safety for the department more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 12 (TNSRep) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Two-thirds of Americans are "somewhat" or "very" concerned about the quality of education they or their children are receiving during the pandemic, according to a nationwide survey by researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Northeastern, Harvard and Northwestern universities. The survey, published by The COVID States Project, finds this is true across partisan, racial and income groups. Whi more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, Feb. 9 (TNSJou) -- William Paterson University issued the following news: Nearly one third of all mass-shooting incidents in America from 1966 to 2018 were motivated by grievances against women according to new research published in Violence Against Women by Jason R. Silva, PhD, an assistant professor of sociology and criminal justice at William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ. In this first study of its kind, Silva and three other researchers did a quantitative study of "g more PR