CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 22 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 3,500 feet of aging water main in Millburn starting this week. The company will upgrade the aging 6- and 8-inch cast iron water lines that were installed as far back as the 1910's with new 12-inch ductile iron main along Short Hills Avenue from the Springfield town line to Highland Avenue. The project also includes replacing seven more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 23 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New York American Water is investing $960,000 to replace aging water main in Cedarhurst starting this month. The projects include replacement of 2,500 feet of aging water main with new eight-inch ductile iron water main along Washington Avenue between Pearsall Avenue and West Broadway and replacement of 550 feet along Cedarhurst Avenue from Peninsula Boulevard to Lincoln Avenue. Sev more PR

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 22 (TNSOps) -- Felician University issued the following news release: Recent Felician University graduate Katie Asbery of Mililani, HI and Felician rising junior Miquela Martinez of Santa Fe, NM have been selected for the 2021 Academic All-District(R) Women's Volleyball Team, which is voted on by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA), for District 1 in the NCAA Division II. The Academic All-District(R) Women's Volleyball Teams recognize the n more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 23 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following joint Statement: * * * "The Schools Development Authority's (SDA) mission is critical to the construction, modernization, and renovation of schools in some of our most underserved school districts. "Recent independent reports have offered recommendations to improve the ability of the SDA to fulfill that mission. "We will act to effectuate change and look to restructure the organization or move it under ano more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, June 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the election of Laxman Narasimhan, to the Verizon Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2021. Laxman is Chief Executive Officer of Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc ('Reckitt'), a FTSE 12 listed British multinational consumer health, hygiene and nutrition company. He also serves as a director of Reckitt. "A more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 24 -- Public Service Enterprise Group issued the following news release on June 23, 2021: The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and PSEG Long Island today announced the start of the 2022 Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) study. This study will build on previous work and identify the actions needed to continue on the path towards meeting New York State's nation-leading clean energy goals under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). The 2022 IRP w more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, June 22 (TNSPer) -- Rider University issued the following news release: The new Department of Health building in downtown Trenton will be named after Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli '80, state officials announced on Friday, June 18. Persichilli, a former Rider Trustee who received a Master of Arts in the University's Program for Administrators, will be honored for her past and ongoing service to the people of New Jersey during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Each an more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 22 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey CEO Council, a coalition of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from some of the state's largest and most widely-recognized companies, announced today that they are launching the New Jersey Pay It Forward Program. This innovative program will provide interest- and fee-free loans from a revolving fund to support low-income New Jersey career seekers participating  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 23 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 22, 2021: As New Jersey continues to recover from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today signed six bills - A5704, A5705, A5706, A5707, A5708, and A5709 - which provide additional aid to small businesses that continue to suffer from the economic effects of the pandemic. Together, the bill package provides $235 million to small businesses throughout the state, allow more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy signed the following bills into law: A-2116/S-2009 w/GR (Tully, Swain, Armato/Lagana) Requires State Treasurer to submit report to Legislature every six months identifying deadlines for applications for federal funds by State agencies. A-4745/S3277 (Armato, Chaparro, Danielsen/Bucco, Singleton, Doherty) Raises from 45 to 57 maximum eligibility age for exempt fireman certific more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 23 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Phil Murphy, Senate President Stephen Sweeney, and Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin announced further agreements in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget that will invest in New Jersey's long-term economic growth by making college more attainable and retirement more affordable. "In our continued drive to build a more resilient post-pandemic future for our State, this budget lays the foundation for  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 22 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Governor Murphy, Senate President Sweeney, Speaker Coughlin, Senate Budget Chair Sarlo, and Assembly Budget Chair Pintor Marin announced an agreement on key middle-class tax relief and property tax relief measures in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. "Tax relief is a critical component of a stronger and fairer New Jersey," said Governor Murphy. "With each budget I have introduced, we have provided gre more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on June 24, 2021: As part of her Nurture NJ initiative, First Lady Tammy Murphy today launched a series of Mini Family Festivals aimed at connecting families with state, county, and local programs and resources to address New Jersey's maternal and infant health crisis. The Mini Family Festival series will be held at hospitals and Federally Qualified Health Centers throughout New Jersey, taking a ta more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Modia Butler has been named Chairman of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) Board as announced by Governor Phil Murphy. Mo Butler has held a seat on the CRDA Board since November 2018. Butler is a highly respected public affairs expert with extensive experience in government relations, political campaigns, and strategic communications in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. At Mercury more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on June 25, 2021: In a vote by his fellow governors Wednesday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy was elected to help lead the National Governors Association as vice chairman. Gov. Murphy, who previously served as chair of the DGA, will oversee the organization alongside Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and work with governors across the country to provide solutions to the issues facing working families. In a statement, more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 24 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace over two miles of aging water main in Camden County starting next week. The project also includes replacing six fire hydrants and 158 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 6-inch cast iron water lines that were installed as far back as the 1800's with new 6- and 8-inch ductile iron main along t more PR

HAMILTON, New Jersey, June 23 (TNSOps) -- The New Jersey Charter Schools Association issued the following news release on June 22, 2021: The NJ State Supreme Court issued a ruling upholding the Commissioner of Education's 2016 decisions to expand seven high-performing charter schools in Newark. This decision will allow thousands of children to remain enrolled in public charter schools that best meet their individual needs. Both the New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association and New Jersey C more PR

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey, June 23 (TNSPar) -- Stockton University issued the following news: The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and Stockton University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today enabling the NJEDA to provide $200,000 in funding plus staff resources to Stockton University for its esports initiative, which includes Stockton's establishment of an Esports Innovation Center at the university's Atlantic City campus. The Center is expected to help to advance  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 23 (TNSPar) -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Construction Specialties, a New Jersey-based building products manufacturer with local operations in Muncy, has entered into a material-exchange agreement with Pennsylvania College of Technology's welding program. Construction Specialties has been a valued corporate partner of the college for many years. Recently, through the assistance of alumnus Anthony J. Peachey, senior marketi more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 26 (TNSRes) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: Data-driven public policy depends on data. And, in the area of technology policy, access to data has been a significant barrier to research. Concerned about how online services might intrude on privacy, push hyper-partisan misinformation, or disadvantage their competitors? Those services aren't sharing the relevant data with researchers. A team at Princeton Un more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 26 -- Public Service Enterprise Group issued the following news release on June 24, 2021: PSEG today accelerates its net-zero ambitions by launching a three-pronged 2030 climate vision that extends across its business. The PSEG climate vision marks one of the first and most aggressive net-zero 2030 visions set by a large utility and power generator and comprises three pillars: 1. Net-zero emissions for PSEG operations, including PSE&G's utility operations (scopes 1 an more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, June 23 (TNSOps) -- Rider University issued the following news release: In a year that presented mammoth challenges to the basic process of holding athletic competition because of the coronavirus pandemic, Rider Athletics made history where it counts the most: the record books. Overall, 14 different teams competed at their conference championships, with three programs winning their conference and advancing to the NCAA tournament. In addition, nine individual athlete more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, June 23 (TNSPer) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Dr. Kelly Bidle, dean of Rider University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has joined the advisory board of SheTek, an organization whose mission is to increase the percentage of women represented in the technology industry. Rider is currently one of SheTek's academic partners. Such partnerships provide training, mentorship and internships that support a pipeline of talent that ultimately more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSAwa) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: David Greenberg started delving into the life of the iconic civil rights leader John Lewis as a way to blend his expertise in the presidency and national politics and tackle the subject of racial equality and justice. The Rutgers-New Brunswick professor launched his book project John Lewis: A Life in Politics, which is to be published by Simon & Schuster, after he traveled to Atlanta in February 2019 f more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 25 (TNSEco) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on June 24, 2021: Earlier today, RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, in partnership with the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO), broke ground on the state's first freestanding cancer hospital. At the ceremony, it was also announced that the 510,000-square-foot structure will be named t more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 25 (TNSRep) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Internet access is up dramatically since 2015, but 18 percent of lower-income families had their service cut at least once during the pandemic due to cost, and 12 percent still have no computer at home at all, according to a report led by Rutgers and other researchers that highlights digital inequity after a year of learning at home. The report, Learning at Home While Under-Connected, shows that even f more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, June 22 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on June 21, 2021: Verizon announced the acquisition of Senion, a global leader in location-responsive solutions. The developer of an indoor positioning platform, Senion's advanced machine-learning sensor fusion technology delivers sub-meter accuracy for precise positioning and navigation of indoor spaces. From indoor wayfinding and geofencing to location sharing,  more PR

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, June 23 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on June 22, 2021: How kind is America? What are the kindest acts you can do for others? As part of its "A Call for Kindness" campaign, Verizon worked with Kindness.org, a non-profit whose mission is to educate and inspire people to choose kindness, to commission a first-of-its-kind academic research study to find out the state of kindness in America. The results?  more PR

LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, June 25 (TNSPro) -- Rider University issued the following news release: Westminster Choir College's CoOPERAtive program for young singers will be presented in a virtual format once again this year. Luckily friends of the program and opera lovers who usually attend in-person recitals and master classes with CoOPERAtive participants will be able to view them on the web. Five master classes will be available for viewing. Susan Ashbaker Your Musical Toolbox Sunday, Ju more PR

WAYNE, New Jersey, June 24 (TNSAcc) -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: William Paterson University's College of Education has received a stellar reaccreditation evaluation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for the College's bachelor's and master's programs leading to teacher and leader certification. The reaccreditation is effective seven years, from spring 2021 through spring 2028. CAEP is a nationally recognized accrediting b more PR