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State Tipoffs Involving New Jersey Newsletter for 2024-10-20 ( 37 items )  
Ensuring a Safe, Respectful Workplace Environment at Rutgers (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * First universitywide workplace climate survey leads to recommendations, actions * * * By Dory Devlin A survey of all employees in fall 2022 on workplace behaviors at Rutgers has prompted a series of recommendations and actions to make the university a better, more responsive, and more respectful place to work and learn. Led by Rutgers Professor Sarah McMahon and her research team at the Cente more PR

Felician University to Celebrate the Inauguration of President Mildred A. Mihlon, PhD on Dec. 5 (10)
RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University will formally inaugurate its new president, Dr. Mildred A. Mihlon, as the seventh university president on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Dr. Mihlon officially began her presidency on Feb. 28. The Inauguration Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Lyndhurst, NJ. A ceremonial presentation of the presidential medallion will be followed by a special blessing. After the Mass, a  more PR

Hudson County Community College Receives 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Health Professions Award (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * HCCC is the only community college in the United States to earn this honor. * * * The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) School of Nursing and Health Professions has been presented with the 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Health Professions Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine. The award is a national honor recognizing United States colleges and universities off more PR

Hudson County Community College Vice President Receives 'Outstanding Dominican Recognition Abroad Award' (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: Dr. Yeurys Pujols embodies Hudson County Community College (HCCC) values, exudes Hispanic pride, and exemplifies the immigrant experience in America. The HCCC Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion was recently honored with the "Outstanding Dominican Recognition Abroad Award" from Instituto de Dominicanos y Dominicanos en el Exterior (INDEX). Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader pres more PR

ICYMI: N.J. Gov. Murphy, Acting Commissioner Dehmer Award $20 Million to Expand High-Quality Preschool in 18 School Districts (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy and New Jersey Department of Education Acting Commissioner Kevin Dehmer today announced that 18 school districts have received Fiscal Year 2025 preschool expansion funds to establish or expand access to high-quality preschool programs in the 2024-2025 school year. The nearly $20 million, which was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, is estimated to provi more PR

Johnson & Johnson Announces Quarterly Dividend for Fourth Quarter 2024 (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend for the fourth quarter of 2024 of $1.24 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable on December 10, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 26, 2024. The ex-dividend date is November 26, 2024. * * * About Johnson & Johnson At Johnson  more PR

Johnson and Johnson: Nipocalimab Demonstrates Sustained Disease Control in Adolescents Living With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis in Phase 2/3 Study (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Johnson and Johnson issued the following news release: * * * First FcRn blocker to demonstrate sustained disease control over 24 weeks in antibody positive adolescents aged 12 - 17 years, broadening the population in which nipocalimab has been studied * * * SAVANNAH, Ga. (October 15, 2024) - Johnson & Johnson today announced positive results from the Phase 2/3 Vibrance-MG study of nipocalimab in anti-AChR/a positive adolescents (aged 12 - 17 yea more PR

Jones Lang LaSalle: Sale of Suburban New Jersey Office Building Completed (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 15 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets represented Ravine Development Co. LLC in the sale of 10 Park Avenue in Hanover Township * * * MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 14, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it closed the sale of 10 Park Ave., a Class A office building totalling 154,777 square feet in Hanover Township, New Jersey. JLL completed the off-market sale on beh more PR

N.J. A.G. Platki: Campaign Manager Sentenced for Efforts to Fraudulently Place Candidate on Ballot in 2021 Primary for N.J. Governor (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in the New Jersey governor's race in 2021. In accordance with a negotiated plea agreement with OPIA, James Devine more PR

N.J. A.G. Platkin Issues Statement on Death of Sgt. Monica Mosley (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following statement on Oct. 16, 2024, on the death of Sgt. Monica Mosley: * * * "This morning, we sorrowfully join the Bridgeton community as we mourn the tragic loss of Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective with the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office, who was shot and killed in her home late last night. Each of us should be able to feel safe in our homes, and when that safety is broken, it impacts us all.  more PR

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Division of Consumer Affairs Announce New Rules Aimed at Promoting Greater Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing, Including How and Why Prices Are Increased (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2024: Advancing the Murphy Administration's efforts to rein in the high cost of prescription drugs in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") today announced specially adopted new rules promoting greater transparency in prescription drug pricing. The new rules, which became effective upon acceptance for filing by  more PR

N.J. A.G. Platkin, Labor Commissioner Asaro-Angelo Reach Settlement Delivering $2.7 Million in Back Pay and Penalties for Misclassified Delivery Workers (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo today jointly announced a $2.7 million settlement with a delivery firm that was misclassifying workers as independent contractors rather than as employees. The company, Publishers Circulation Fulfillment, Inc. (PCF), delivers pri more PR

N.J. Gov. Murphy Announces Second Round of Medical Debt Elimination, Totaling $120 Million in Debt Abolished for 77,000 New Jerseyans (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2024: Nearly two months after effectuating the first round of medical debt abolishment through the State's partnership with Undue Medical Debt, Governor Phil Murphy today announced that 77,000 eligible individuals and families across New Jersey are set to benefit from the elimination of an additional $120 million in medical debt. Governor Murphy sat down with Andrew Rose Gregory, who wa more PR

N.J. Law & Public Safety Dept. Gaming Enforcement Division Announces September 2024 Total Gaming Revenue Results (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- The New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety Gaming Enforcement Division issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: ATLANTIC CITY -- Today the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement announced the September 2024 total gaming revenue results. Casino Win: Based upon filings with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties was $230.6 million for September 2024, reflecting a decrease of 6.5% when compared to  more PR

NRCC Statement on Tom Kean Jr. Winning NJ-07 Debate (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) issued the following statement on Tom Kean Jr.'s decisive victory in the 7th Congressional district debate against Sue Altman: "Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is a proven leader for the people of New Jersey. His commitment to restoring the full SALT deduction, standing with Israel, securing our border and making life more affo more PR

Princeton School of Public & International Affairs: Funding Available for Innovative Education Projects and Programs (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: A fund offered through the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs will support creative, interdisciplinary research projects addressing important issues in education. Now in its seventh year, Overdeck Education Innovation Fund will award grants of up to $10,000 for multiple innovative faculty and student research projects. Priority will be given  more PR

Raritan Valley Community College: Biology Professor Receives Social Learning Innovator Award in STEM (10)
NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Melanie Lenahan, Raritan Valley Community College Professor of Biology, has received the Social Learning Innovator Award in STEM from Hypothesis. The award recognizes her work with social annotation to deepen student engagement and foster an immersive learning environment. Dr. Lenahan is the only NJ community college professor being honored by Hypothesis. As part of the honor, Professor more PR

Ronnie Sevilla to Lead Hudson County Community College Foundation (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Hudson County Community College issued the following news: * * * Sevilla takes over as Foundation Chair after nearly a decade of service with the Foundation Board. * * * There's a new Chair at the Hudson County Community College Foundation, but he's not new to serving others or to the value of education. Ronnie Sevilla steps into the leading role of Foundation Chair after serving as Treasurer and as a dedicated member of the Foundation Board for nearly a more PR

Routing - The Theme of BASF's 2024-2025 Automotive Color Trends Collection (10)
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * * ROUTING inspired by communication technology * Redefined palettes with new nuances to reds, blacks, metallics, and more * Sustainability and functionality at the core * * * SOUTHFIELD, MI, October 17, 2024 - Every year, designers from BASF's Coatings division create a new collection of colors to inspire automotive designers around the globe. "ROUTING", the title of the 2024-2025 Automotive Color Tren more PR

Rutgers-Camden Interns Get Points in the Paint With Philadelphia 76ers (10)
CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 16 -- Rutgers University Camden campus issued the following news: * * * Thanks to a new partnership between the university and the NBA franchise, the Philadelphia 76ers have welcomed three new interns from Rutgers-Camden. * * * By Caroline Brobeil Chancellor Antonio D. Tillis and Magda Moncrief, vice president of human resources for the 76ers, signed a memorandum of understanding formalizing a collaborative alliance between the two organizations to develop new inte more PR

Rutgers-New Brunswick Leadership Reveals Plan to Foster Research and Scholarship in AI and Data Science (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Efforts will include a call to faculty for proposals, new student research programs and formation of a "collaboratory" hub * * * By Kitta MacPherson Rutgers University-New Brunswick leaders have made an initial investment of $10 million to advance the university's capabilities and expand the scope of its research and scholarship on artificial intelligence and data science, with the expectation more PR

Rutgers: By Day, She's a College Junior. By Night, She Sits on a School Board. (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Ashley Caldwell, a public policy major at Rutgers, fills an open seat on the New Brunswick Board of Education * * * By Mike Lucas Rutgers University-New Brunswick student Ashley Caldwell likes to keep busy. The junior, who attends the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, is finding her days even busier now as the newest - and youngest member - of the New Brunswick Board of Educat more PR

Rutgers: Number of People With Disabilities Is Growing and They Are Voting In Greater Numbers (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New data projects there are 40.2 million eligible voters with disabilities, a 5.1% jump * * * By Steve Flamisch People with disabilities could play an enormous role in deciding the outcome of the presidential election and the balance of power in Congress. In a new report, the Rutgers Program for Disability Research projects 40.2 million people with disabilities will be eligible to vote in Nov more PR

Rutgers: Postdoc Wants to Help People Understand Hurricanes and Improve Prediction of Dangerous Storms (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 19 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Joe Gradone has been recognized for his ability to make science accessible and relevant to diverse audiences * * * By Margaret McHugh New Jersey native Joe Gradone grew up less than 40 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, but his fascination with oceanography first surged while studying geology as an undergraduate at the University of Colorado. "It took me going to a land-locked state to realize I want to s more PR

Rutgers: Scientists Investigate Ways to Transform Seaweed Into Energy and Food (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 15 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A trio of Rutgers experts is leading the university effort with support from a science and technology philanthropy * * * By Kitta MacPherson A trio of scientists from Rutgers University-New Brunswick is studying the potential of turning a species of seaweed into a source of energy and food. The researchers from the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute -working with other institutions -are loo more PR

Rutgers: Study Finds Widespread Exposure to Hormone-Disrupting Chemical During Pregnancy (10)
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith A study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology has found nearly all pregnant women ingest the fungal toxin zearalenone (ZEN), which mimics estrogen in the body and hinders reproduction in some animals. Researchers from Rutgers and the University of Rochester detected ZEN or its metabolites in 97 percent of urine samples from pregnant women and 84 pe more PR

Standard & Poor's Global Ratings Affirms Strong Credit Rating for Ramapo College (10)
MAHWAH, New Jersey, Oct. 17 (TNSres) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: * * * Ramapo's strong profile was characterized by increased enrollment growth and impressive retention and graduation rates * * * In its latest report, Standard & Poor's Global Ratings, one of the nation's premier credit rating services, affirmed an A credit rating for Ramapo College of New Jersey. In arriving at affirming its stable rating while noting a positive outlook, S&P found "Ramapo's enterpris more PR

Stevens Institute of Technology: Artificial Intelligence in Modern Corporate Teamwork (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Assistant professor Bei Yan's research into how companies incorporate AI into their teams is helping shape the future of work * * * Artificial intelligence agents like chatbots have become significant components of businesses' customer service strategy, creating more efficient interactions for the organization and consumer. But what happens when companies introduce AI into their internal more PR

Stevens Institute of Technology: Next-Gen Healthcare Innovators Symposium Showcases Students' Healthcare Research (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 16 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Inaugural event allows students at every level to share their findings with peers, faculty from other departments * * * So much important research happens within the walls of Stevens Institute of Technology. This is particularly true when it comes to healthcare, an area seeing rapid growth due in large part to the recent proliferation of artificial intelligence. In his role as director  more PR

Stevens Institute of Technology: When Hurricanes Hit, Online Chatter Drowns Out Safety Messaging (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Social-media buzz during severe weather events often focuses on politics and pets, Stevens research shows * * * When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication--but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hubbub. In fact, new research  more PR

Sun Chemical to Highlight Innovative and Sustainable Natural Color Solutions at Fi Europe 2024 (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 15 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical will highlight its sustainable range of SUNFOODS natural colorants for the food and beverage industry at this year's Fi Europe event in Frankfurt, Germany. Visitors of Sun Chemical's booth #3.1K24 can learn how Sun Chemical's SUNFOODS line of natural colorants are derived from fruits, vegetables and algae to deliver vivid colors with robust performance. SUNFOODS colorants ar more PR

Sun Chemical to Showcase Transformative Sustainable Solutions at Pack Expo International 2024 (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical will highlight its complete portfolio of sustainable solutions for the packaging and narrow web, tag and label markets during this year's PACK EXPO International in Chicago. Under the theme, "Experience. Transformation.," Sun Chemical will feature a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions at booth LU-8720, including biorenewable, compostable and recyclable products from more PR

UM Miller School of Medicine: Grateful Couple Supports Vision Research at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at Naples (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * In gratitude for the exceptional eye care they received from Dr. Jaclyn Kovach, Jim and Pat Zagelmeyer donated to support clinical research. * * * By Debby Teich When Pat Zagelmeyer needed treatment for glaucoma and two cataracts in 2014, she struggled to find a physician near her New Jersey home willing to perform the triple surgery, then a high-risk procedure. Concerned about los more PR

Verisk CEO Lee Shavel Appointed to Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Oct. 16, 2024: Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, today announced that its president and CEO, Lee Shavel, has been appointed to the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance (FACI). FACI provides advice and recommendations to assist the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) within the U.S. Department of the Treasury in carrying out its duties an more PR

Verisk Estimates Industry Insured Losses for Hurricane Milton Will Range Between USD 30 Billion to USD 50 Billion (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: BOSTON, October 16, 2024 -- The Extreme Event Solutions group at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading global data analytics and technology provider, estimates that insured industry losses to onshore property for Hurricane Milton will fall between USD 30 billion and USD 50 billion. This estimate includes losses due to wind, privately insured estimates of storm surge, and privately insured more PR

Wiley Launches New Partnership Innovation Program to Deliver AI Advantages for Researchers and Practitioners (10)
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Wiley issued the following news release: FRANKFURT, Germany - October 17, 2024 - At the Frankfurt Book Fair, Wiley (NYSE: WLY), one of the world's largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced the launch of Wiley AI Partnerships: A Co-Innovation Program. This initiative aims to develop new AI applications, assistants, and agents in partnership with innovative companies, to empower researchers and practitioners and help drive the more PR

Wyndham Inks Exclusive Development Agreement to Bring Award-Winning Microtel by Wyndham Brand to India (10)
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Oct. 18 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Exclusive development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP targets 40 hotels open by 2031, fuelled by increased inbound and domestic tourism * * * LONDON (Oct. 17, 2024) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed an exclusive development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP to introduce its Microtel by Wyndham brand to India, marking the eighth Wyndham brand to debut in the country. This strategic more PR