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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2024-10-13 ( 38 items )  
Ashland University Hosts Connecting 4 Justice International Conference (10)
ASHLAND, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- Ashland University issued the following news: With everything offered at the three-day Connecting 4 Justice International Conference at Ashland University last month, participants couldn't go wrong with whatever sessions they chose to attend among the many available. Sandra Joy, a professor at Rowan University in New Jersey, who also teaches for a prison, said she really enjoyed the session, "Fatherhood; Building a Legacy of Strong Families for Justice-Impacted Fathe more PR

Barnes & Noble Announces Art Society as Their Game of the Year (10)
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * A Game So Fun, It's Off the Arts * * * New York, NY - October 10, 2024 - Barnes & Noble announces Art Society as its 2024 Game of the Year. Perfect for art aficionados and amateurs alike, Art Society is all about purchasing priceless works, building an extensive collection and impressing your friends. "We're so excited to have Art Societ more PR

Barnes & Noble Announces Their 2024 Discover Prize Finalists (10)
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * The Prize Celebrates the Best New Writers Published This Year * * * New York, NY - October 9, 2024 - Today Barnes & Noble announces its Discover Prize finalists, the six most exceptional debut novels published in 2024. For decades, Barnes & Noble booksellers have been at the forefront of championing up-and-coming authors, propelling many  more PR

Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Manassas (10)
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: * * * Author Maggie Stiefvater to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 * * * Manassas, VA - October 9, 2024 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Manassas bookstore on Wednesday, October 16th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in Bull Run Plaza (10776 more PR

BASF Completes Capability Upgrades for Superabsorbent Polymers in North America (10)
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * * $19.2 million investment into BASF's North American SAP facility leads to improved efficiencies, debottlenecking, and expanded capacity * BASF's SAP plant in Freeport, Texas prepared to support growth in North American hygiene market and meet developing market trends * * * FREEPORT, TX, October 10, 2024 - BASF's Petrochemicals division has completed its upgrades for Superabsorbent Polymers (SAP) after more PR

Celebrating Conduent's CX Teams During Customer Service Week (10)
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following statement on Oct. 7, 2024 by President Cliff Skelton: * * * Every day, Conduent customer experience associates support approximately 3.5 million consumers during important, often critical life moments. Our CX associates are instrumental in managing consumer experiences for some of the world's top brands. They play a crucial role in distributing tens of millions of dollars in g more PR

Centenary University Professor and Noted Authority on Substance Use Disorders and Addictions Publishes New Book (10)
HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Centenary University issued the following news release: * * * Keith Morgen, Ph.D., a practicing licensed professional counselor in New Jersey, encourages a holistic approach to working with individuals with substance use disorders and addictions. * * * Centenary University Professor of Counseling and Director of the Graduate Counseling Programs Keith Morgen, Ph.D., LPC, ACS, has published the second edition of his book, Substance Use Disorders and more PR

Combined Wealth of India's 100 Richest on Forbes List Surpasses US$1 Trillion for the First Time (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Mukesh Ambani remains at No. 1 with $119.5 billion * * * SINGAPORE (October 10, 2024) - The collective wealth of India's 100 Richest on the 2024 Forbes list surpassed the trillion-dollar mark for the first time ever. It rose 40% to $1.1 trillion this year, up from $799 billion last year. The list is available at www.forbes.com/india and www.forbesindia.com, as well as in the October issue of Forbes Asia more PR

Forbes' First-Ever Creator Upfronts to Showcase Those Driving the Creator Economy (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Khaby Lame, Dani Austin And Jordan Howlett (Jordan The Stallion) Among Top Creators To Headline The Creator Upfronts In Los Angeles, In Partnership With Walmart Creator * * * For the last two years, Forbes has showcased those driving the creator economy through its Top Creators list, spotlighting the top-earning and most influential digital creators. Now, in partnership with Walmart Creator, Forbes anno more PR

GenScript Biotech Advances Sustainable Development With MSCI ESG Rating Upgrade to A (10)
PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, Oct. 12 -- GenScript, a biotech company that provides life sciences services and products to scientists, issued the following news release: GenScript Biotech Corporation has recently been upgraded to an A rating in its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score by MSCI, a globally recognized rating agency. This upgrade reflects GenScript's unwavering commitment to integrating sustainability, environmental responsibility, and social values into its business strate more PR

Hudson County Community College EOF Director Selected for HACU Enlace Mid-Level Leadership Program (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Dr. Jose Lowe, Director of Hudson County Community College's (HCCC) Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF), has been selected to participate in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Enlace Mid-level Leadership Program. Dr. Lowe is one of 54 representatives from higher-education institutions throughout the nation who will participate in the program. The six-month leadership developme more PR

In John Lewis: A Life, Rutgers Professor Pens Portrait of Political Truth, Courage and Compromise (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Award-winning author David Greenberg says his new book about the civil rights leader offers hope for uniting a divided nation * * * By Greg Bruno To David Greenberg, a professor of history and journalism and media studies at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, one word defines the current atmosphere in Washington, D.C.: divisive. Two words offer an alternative: John Lewis. On Oct. 8, after more more PR

JLL Capital Markets Closes Sale of Warehouse-Ready Site (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 11 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Link Logistics acquires 2 Hilton Court, a 10.41-acre property in infill Northern New Jersey * * * MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 10, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the sale of 2 Hilton Court, a 10.41-acre site, which will be redeveloped into a 123,000-square-foot warehouse in Parsippany, New Jersey. JLL worked on behalf of the seller, 2 Hilton Cour more PR

Johnson & Johnson Celebrates Innovation in Regulated RNA and Protein Degradation With 2024 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for Biomedical Research (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: * * * Lynne Maquat, Ph.D., and Alexander Varshavsky, Ph.D., to receive 2024 Dr. Paul Janssen Award for their fundamental discoveries about regulated degradation of RNA and proteins. * * * Johnson & Johnson today announced Lynne Maquat, Ph.D., of the University of Rochester, and Alexander Varshavsky, Ph.D., of the California Institute of Technology, as the winners of the 2024 Dr. Paul J more PR

Johnson & Johnson Completes Acquisition of V-Wave (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * Adds V-Wave's Novel and Minimally Invasive Ventura Interatrial Shunt to the Johnson & Johnson MedTech Portfolio Strengthens Johnson & Johnson MedTech's Position in Cardiovascular Disease * * * Johnson & Johnson/1 (NYSE: JNJ) announced today it has successfully completed the acquisition of V-Wave Ltd., a privately-held company focused on developing innovative treatment options f more PR

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Launches VOLT Plating System (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 12 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * Next-Generation Plating System combines flexibility and stability for advanced fracture care/1-4,* across orthopaedic procedures/5,6 * * * WEST CHESTER, Penn. - October 10, 2024 - Johnson & Johnson MedTech, a global leader in orthopaedic technologies and solutions, announced the first phase of the VOLT Variable Angle Optimized Locking Technology Plating System launch. The innovative system repr more PR

Johnson & Johnson Statement on the SunRISe-2 Study (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following agency statement: The SunRISe-2 study in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who are not receiving radical cystectomy was a bold approach to disrupt the established standard of care in chemoradiation in this difficult-to-treat population. Following an Independent Data Monitoring Committee recommendation and pre-specified interim analysis, SunRISe-2 was discontinued for not showing superiority versus ch more PR

Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference on Monday, November 18th, at the Lotte New York Palace in New York. Michael Bodner, Group President, Heart Recovery & Circulatory Restoration, will represent the Company in a session scheduled at 10:55 a.m. (Eastern Time). This live audio webcast will be available to investors and other interested p more PR

N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces Jersey City's Participation in New Jersey's ARRIVE Together Alternative Response Program (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that Jersey City will be Hudson County's second municipality - in addition to Bayonne, through the Hudson County Sheriff's Office - to participate in the Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation (ARRIVE) Together program. The Jersey City Division of Police will partner with Jersey City Med more PR

N.J. A.G. Platkin Sues TikTok for Unlawful Practices That Harm NJ Youth (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 8, 2024: * * * Video App Violates New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act View Complaint (https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases24/2024-1008_Complaint-Filed.pdf) | View Video (https://youtu.be/jXBmLwJs5G0) * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that after a multiyear investigation, they are suing social media giant TikTok for de more PR

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Multistate Coalition Announce $52 Million Settlement for Marriott, Starwood Data Breaches (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: * * * Marriott Agrees to Strengthen Policies, New Jersey to Receive $1.3 Million View Complaint (https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases24/2024-1009_Marriott-Complaint-as-filed.pdf) | View Consent Order (https://www.nj.gov/oag/newsreleases24/2024-1009_Marriott-Final-Consent-Judgment-as-filed.pdf) * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today an more PR

N.J. Gov. Murphy: ICYMI - NJBiz's Matthew Fazelpoor Sits Down With New Jersey Economic Development Authority's CEO Tim Sullivan Ahead of the NJEDA's 50th Anniversary (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Tim Sullivan talks innovation, job creation, economic growth and NJ's booming industries such as film & TV * * * "Fifty years and 10 governors after its creation, the work of the NJEDA is more essential than ever as we continue to build and shape a stronger, fairer New Jersey economy that supports good-paying, family-supporting jobs of the future," Gov. Phil Murphy said in February. This  more PR

National Republican Congressional Committee: Ratings Change - NJ-07 is a "Lean Republican" (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Cook Political has officially moved NJ-07 to a "Lean Republican" race. Democrats have been fretting about Sue Altman for over a year: "Democrats privately worry that her profile -- she led protests against neighboring Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) for his moderate record -- makes it harder for them to win the seat." It's no wonder why: Altman's support for defunding the police, raising taxes and b more PR

National Republican Congressional Committee: Working Families Party Questionnaire (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: We recently obtained a copy of the New Jersey Working Families Party's Federal Candidate questionnaire that was used at the time (2020) Sue Altman was the Executive Director of the organization. Given Sue Altman's attempt to rewrite history and rebrand herself, we decided to fill it out for her to remind folks who she has always been and always will be! "We hope this serves as a reminder of who Su more PR

New York Power Authority Issues RFP on Delivery of Renewable Energy Into New York City (10)
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 12 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA Seeks Qualified Bidders, Market Participants to Deliver Energy Into New York City Through the Hudson Transmission Project Cable RFP Supports Advancement of New York's Nation-Leading Climate Action Goals * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) yesterday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) on the delivery of renewable energy into New York City through the Hudson Transmission  more PR

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: SPIAccolades -- October 2024 (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following SPIA Faculty Professional Updates wrap up on Oct. 10, 2024: * * * SPIA Faculty Professional Updates * * * Pascaline Dupas spoke at Science Summit 2024 in New York City on Sept. 23. She presented on how water research and innovation can enable universal access to clean drinking water and dignified sanitation for all. Dupas is a professor of economics and public af more PR

Rider Student Honored With NAACP Freedom Fund Award (10)
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Oct. 9 -- Rider University issued the following news release: * * * Senior Naa'san Carr recognized as a local leader dedicated to the NAACP's core values * * * By Rachel Stengel Senior Naa'san Carr was one of six local leaders honored with a Freedom Fund Award from the NAACP's Trenton Branch during a ceremony on Oct. 4. The awards honor those who have made significant contributions to the community in the areas of education, voting rights, criminal justice reform  more PR

Risk of Unrest in U.S. at Highest Level Since 2020 Protests - Verisk Maplecroft (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 12 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: The US presidential election has already been one of the most volatile in modern history, with two assassination attempts against Republican nominee Donald Trump, and the withdrawal of President Joe Biden. But as we draw closer to 5 November, the potential for political violence in the form of large-scale protests is also overshadowing the race to the White House, according to data f more PR

Rutgers-Camden Civic Engagement Programs Receive $2.5 Million From the State of New Jersey (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 12 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: By Caroline Brobeil Rutgers University-Camden, a nationally recognized leader in experiential learning opportunities for students, recently celebrated a $2.5 million appropriation from the State of New Jersey to support the expansion of its civic engagement programs. At two special ceremonies, Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis and Rutgers-Camden students welcomed legislative leadership to campus to celebrate more PR

Rutgers: How Women Can Reduce HIV Risk (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Experts at the Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Center at the Rutgers School of Nursing discuss how PrEP medication can help lower HIV infections * * * By Patti Zielinski People at risk for contracting HIV from sex can reduce their risk of infection by up to 99% when they take pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), an antiretroviral medication, as directed. However, most women either don't know about the med more PR

Rutgers: Why Do We Have an Electoral College? Experts Weigh In. (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 9 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A pair of Rutgers professors discuss the election process that has stirred much debate - and prompted proposals for reform or abolishment * * * By Mike Lucas The president and vice president aren't elected directly by United States citizens. Rather, they are chosen through the Electoral College. The process has sparked debate for years. How did the Electoral College come to be, and how does  more PR

Sun Chemical Issues New Sustainability Report (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 (TNSres) -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical released its fourteenth sustainability report, emphasizing the business' continued prioritization of sustainability leadership and commitment to social responsibility. The latest sustainability report shows Sun Chemical's progress toward its goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent by 2030, with 2013 as a baseline, and becoming net carbon neutral by 20 more PR

Tremfya Demonstrates Impressive Results Across Biologic-Naive and Biologic-Refractory Patients in Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * TREMFYA is now U.S. FDA-approved for ulcerative colitis and under review for Crohn's disease TREMFYA is the only IL-23 inhibitor to demonstrate superiority to ustekinumab in the overall population of patients with Crohn's disease, inclusive of those who are biologic-naive and biologic-refractory Ninety percent more biologic-naive patients and three times more biologic-refractory patien more PR

Va. Gov. Youngkin: Marble Systems to Expand Operations in Caroline County (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 12 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: * * * Stone product manufacturer and distributor will invest $9.7 million and create 59 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Marble Systems, a leading manufacturer and distributor of stone products, will invest $9.7 million to expand its operations in Caroline County. The project will create 59 new jobs and include the establishment of a warehouse and di more PR

Wiley & Alchemie Give Students Who are Blind/Have Low Vision Unprecedented Access to Online Visualization Tools (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Wiley issued the following news release: * * * College students with vision-based disabilities can now use visualization tools in online courses without outside help. The creators were told it couldn't be done. * * * Ground-breaking visualization tools now allow learners with disabilities -- especially students who are blind or have low vision (BLV) -- to successfully complete online chemistry course assignments without outside help. A partnership between Wil more PR

Wiley's FY24 Environmental, Social, Governance Report Highlights Its Progress Towards a Sustainable Future Through Knowledge (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 11 -- Wiley issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: Wiley, one of the world's largest publishers and a trusted leader in research and learning, has released its FY24 sustainability report today, showcasing its continued commitment to environmental action, inclusion, and integrity in publishing. Driven by its Advancing Sustainability through Knowledge (ASK) strategy, the company is making constant efforts to reduce carbon emissions, publish high-impact cont more PR

William & Mary: Associate History Professor Awarded Prestigious Fellowship in Historical Studies (10)
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 10 (TNSres) -- William and Mary issued the following news: By William Oster, Communications Specialist Fabricio Prado, an associate professor of history at William & Mary, has been awarded a distinguished fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study for the 2024-2025 academic year. Since its inception in 1930, the Institute for Advanced Study, or IAS, has been one of the leading centers in the world for research across a variety of disciplines. Each year, more t more PR

Wyndham Debuts Accelerator Circle; Strengthens Community Connections for Diverse Hoteliers (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 8 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Enhancing Wyndham's BOLD and Women Own the Room initiatives, franchisees unlock exclusive access to industry experts to help support successful ownership * * * Networking for Wyndham's Black Owners and Lodging Developers (BOLD) and Women Own the Room franchisees just got easier with access to peer-to-peer connections and expert mentorship. Created on the foundation of building community for  more PR