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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2022-01-30 ( 25 items )  
- Felician University: Victoria Simon Joins as Assistant Professor of Communications (10)
RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSPer) -- Felician University issued the following news release: Dr. Victoria Simon, Assistant Professor of Communications, is excited and humbled to lead the Communication Studies Program at Felician University. She comes to Felician with a background in human/computer interaction, looking at interface design from a social justice perspective. She did her dissertation at McGill University on the history of music software interfaces, specifically touch screen i more PR

- Greenberg Traurig Continues to Grow Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Health Care Litigation Practice With Addition of Carla R. Karp (10)
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has further expanded its award-winning Pharmaceutical, Medical Device & Health Care Litigation and Products Liability Litigation practices with the addition of Carla R. Karp as a shareholder in the firm's New Jersey office. Karp joins Greenberg Traurig from Goodwin Procter LLP, following Glenn S. Kerner and Nilda M. Isidro to the more PR

- Greenberg Traurig: Alan J. Brody Elected President-Elect of New Jersey Chapter of Turnaround Management Association (10)
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Jan. 27 (TNSPer) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: Alan J. Brody, shareholder in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office, has been elected as president-elect of the New Jersey chapter of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA) for January 2022-December 2023. Starting January 2024, Brody will serve as president of the New Jersey chapter of TMA for a two-year term. "As president-elect, I look forward to working  more PR

- Health Care & Corporate Law Attorney Glenn P. Prives Joins Epstein Becker Green (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 25 (TNSPer) -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following announcement on Jan. 24, 2022: Epstein Becker Green (EBG) is pleased to announce the arrival of Glenn P. Prives as a Member of the Firm in the Health Care & Life Sciences practice. Glenn offers strategic counsel for health care providers and corporate clients to navigate strict regulatory requirements. Glenn represents a wide variety of health care organizations, including hospitals and health system more PR

= National Award Lauds William Paterson's College of Education, Paterson Public School District - Together - In Recognition of Longtime, Successful Partnership (10)
WAYNE, New Jersey, Jan. 29 (TNSAwa) -- William Paterson University issued the following news release: The longstanding relationship between William Paterson University's College of Education and the nearby Paterson Public School District has been recognized with a 2022 Exemplary Professional Development School Achievement Award, bestowed by the National Association of Professional Development Schools. WP's College of Education boasts a large Professional Development School (PDS) network, stand more PR

American Airlines and British Airways Unveil Plans for Enhancements to World-Class Customer Experience at JFK Terminal 8 (10)
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 26 -- American Airlines issued the following news release: American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport's (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning Dec. 1, 2022. Enabled by a $400 million investment to redevelop, expand and enhance the terminal, the move will bring the Atlantic Joint Business partners closer together. Jointly, the terminal investments and co-location will offer a more seaml more PR

Former N.J. Democratic State Committee Chairman John Currie Praises Chairman Jones for Making a Change to the Apportionment Commission (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement: * * * Chairman John Currie released the following statement praising New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman Leroy Jones for his appointment of Burlington County native Laura Matos as the newest Commissioner in the Democratic Delegation to the Apportionment Commission. "Chairman Jones has always been a person of conviction and someone willing to stand for the greater good," said Ch more PR

Hawkins Parnell Secures Early Dismissal in New Jersey Mesothelioma Case (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- Hawkins Parnell and Young, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2022: Hawkins Parnell & Young attorneys Roy Viola and Jacob Reichman successfully petitioned the Superior Court of New Jersey to dismiss a claim before any discovery. Judge Ana Viscomi ruled the lawsuit against client Tecumseh Products was filed after the two-year statute of limitations. Plaintiff initially filed a complaint in New York in 2018 after being diagnosed with m more PR

John Wiley & Sons: Concern About Academic Integrity in Online Courses Decreased Among College Instructors After Experience With Remote Instruction (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release: A new survey by Wiley (NYSE: JW-A), a global leader in research and education, suggests concerns about academic integrity in online courses have eased significantly among college instructors since 2020, when the transition to remote instruction was still ramping up. Only 27% of college instructors who responded to the September 2021 survey (http://read.uberflip.com/i/1444056-academic-integrity-refresh) said  more PR

N.J. Democratic State Committee: Chairman Jones Statement on Legislative Apportionment Commission Hearing (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 28 -- The New Jersey Democratic State Committee issued the following statement: * * * New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman LeRoy J. Jones, Jr. is releasing the following statement on last night's meeting of the Legislative Apportionment Commission. "I was very pleased to see the dozens and dozens of people who signed up to testify at last night's hearing. This process is crucial for the future of our State and all of its residents, and participation is vita more PR

N.J. Gov. Murphy and Acting A.G. Bruck Announce $7M Investment in Gunshot Detection Technology and Other Police Equipment to Reduce Gun Violence (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2022: Governor Phil Murphy and Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced a $7 million investment in gunshot detection technology and other law enforcement equipment to reduce gun violence using federal American Rescue Plan funds. In addition, Governor Murphy and Acting Attorney General Bruck announced that 25 non-profit organizations will receive $8.2 million in grant fund more PR

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Intent to Nominate Sarah Adelman as New Jersey Department of Human Services Commissioner (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022: Governor Phil Murphy today announced his intention to nominate Sarah Adelman as the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Human Services. Adelman has served as Acting Commissioner since January 2021. The New Jersey Department of Human Services serves one in three New Jersey children and one in five adults, with a budget of approximately $20 billion in state and federal fund more PR

N.J. Gov. Murphy-Oliver Administration Announces New Program for Struggling Homeowners (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2022: Governor Philip D. Murphy and Lt. Governor Sheila Y. Oliver today announced the upcoming launch of the Emergency Rescue Mortgage Assistance Program (ERMA), administered by the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA). This program will provide up to $35,000 in assistance to cover mortgage arrearages, delinquent property taxes, and other housing cost delinquencies fo more PR

N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Port Authority and LaGuardia Gateway Partners Announce Completion of Construction for New Terminal Facilities at LaGuardia Airport's World-Class Terminal B (10)
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2022: Governor Kathy Hochul, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton and Chairman Kevin O'Toole, and LaGuardia Gateway Partners CEO Frank Scremin today celebrated the completion of new facilities at LaGuardia Airport's Terminal B, marking a major milestone in the terminal's $4 billion transformation. The completion and the opening of LaGuardia Terminal B's w more PR

New Jersey American Water Invests $2.5 Million in Howell Infrastructure (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- New Jersey 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 Howell starting this week. The project also includes replacing 10 fire hydrants and 200 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 8-inch transite water lines that were installed in the 1970s with new 8-inch ductile iron main along the following stree more PR

New Jersey American Water Invests $540,000 in Haddon Heights Infrastructure (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- New Jersey American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water will replace approximately 2,700 feet of aging water main in Haddon Heights starting next week. The project also includes replacing two fire hydrants and 50 utility-owned service lines along the pipeline route. The company will upgrade the aging 4- and 6-inch cast iron water lines that were installed in the 1900s with new 6- and 8-inch ductile ir more PR

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: 'Pushing Cool' By Wailoo Named Finalist for 2021-22 Book Prize by Association for the Study of African American Life & History (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 25 (TNSBook) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: "Pushing Cool: Big Tobacco, Racial Marketing, and the Untold Story of the Menthol Cigarette," a book written by Henry Putnam University Professor of History and Public Affairs Keith Wailoo has been announced as a 2022 Book Prize finalist, on behalf of the 2021-2022 Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Published by The Univer more PR

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Hooked - How Politics Captures People's Interest (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSBook) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news on Jan. 25, 2022: "Good citizenship" is often a consequence of political interest, and early adulthood may be the most formative time to develop political passion, according to a new book by Markus Prior, a professor of politics and public affairs at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. As people take a greater interest in politics, they ar more PR

Rutgers Student Voting Rates Increase in 2020 Election (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 29 (TNSOps) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers student voter turnout increased dramatically over the past four years, following a nationwide trend that began in 2016 and jumped even higher during the 2020 presidential election. The increase was driven by voter mobilization programs and universitywide collaboration efforts, despite changes to registration and voting processes during the COVID-19 pandemic that made it more difficult to vote.  more PR

Rutgers Team Develops Rapid Screening Test for Omicron and Other SARS-CoV-2 Variants (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * The test, which is up for approval for clinical testing, could guide treatment and identify high-risk patients * * * A rapid test that detects all known COVID-19 variants, including the highly transmissible Omicron variant, has been developed by researchers at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. The test, which can be performed at laboratories experienced in COVID-19 testing can quickly detect  more PR

Rutgers University: White House Recognizes Law School Team Fighting Newark Pandemic Evictions (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 28 (TNSOps) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers Law School faculty and students were invited by the White House to recount their efforts to halt pandemic evictions in Newark through pro bono work and an inventive outreach collaboration with community organizers and local artists. The Stop Evicting Newark Project began in the fall as a response to the Supreme Court ruling against eviction moratoriums imposed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a  more PR

Rutgers-Newark Bolsters Scholarship Plan to Include New Jersey Students With Incomes of Up to $100,000 (10)
NEWARK, New Jersey, Jan. 27 (TNSOps) -- Rutgers University issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2022: Rutgers University - Newark announced a major expansion of its scholarship program to cover the full cost of annual tuition and mandatory fees for more New Jersey students and cap the cost at $5,000 a year for families with household incomes of $100,000 or below based on a sliding scale. Starting fall semester 2022, the new plan, an extension of Rutgers University - Newark Talent & Opportu more PR

Rutgers: Center for Research on Ending Violence Expands Scope of Work (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 26 (TNSRes) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The Center for Research on Ending Violence at Rutgers University-New Brunswick is redefining its mission of a violence free future with a new name and expanded focus. "While violence against women and children is pervasive in our society, so is violence against men and boys, against specific racial and ethnic groups, against the LGBTQ+ community, against gender nonbinary individuals, and many others,"  more PR

Rutgers: COVID-19 Exposure Possible Outside of Home Isolation Rooms (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 28 (TNSJou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: A Rutgers study has detected tiny airborne particles containing RNA from the SARS-CoV-2 that causes COVID-19, both inside and outside of the rooms in which infected people were self-isolating at home. This finding suggests that airborne transmission beyond the isolation rooms in homes may pose a risk of infection to other home occupants. The study, published in the journal Annals of the American Thorac more PR

Wiley and the Slovenian Academic Consortium Sign Open Access Agreement (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Jan. 27 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2022: Global research and education leader Wiley today announced a new three-year agreement with the Slovenian Academic Consortium (CTK consortium) to accelerate open access research. The agreement allows 10 member institutions across Slovenia to access to all of Wiley's hybrid and subscription journals and grants researchers the ability to publish accepted articles open access in all of Wiley's 1 more PR