WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * 100+ Rally in Monmouth County to Stop NESE Gas Pipeline * On eve of NJDEP hearing, residents call on Governor Murphy to reject dangerous fossil fuel project MIDDLETOWN, NJ -- Over 100 residents, community leaders, and advocates gathered at Bayshore Waterfront Park on Tuesday evening to oppose the revived Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline project. The rally, organized by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files Federal Civil Rights Complaint Against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for Illegal Race-Based Discrimination * Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a federal civil rights complaint against the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the Environmenta more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 11 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water and City of Camden Pay Tribute to 9/11 Victims and First Responders on 24th Anniversary * CAMDEN, N.J. - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 - American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., and the City of Camden pay tribute to the victims and first responders of the attacks on September 11, 2001. "A more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * American Water Charitable Foundation Awards More Than $750,000 through Workforce Readiness and STEM Education Grant Programs * CAMDEN, N.J. - September 9, 2025 - The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Answer the Call: Senator Kim Introduces Legislative Agenda to Unlock the Promise and Power of Service * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, in recognition of September 11 National Day of Service, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) introduced a package of four bills as a part of his Answer the Call Agenda to renew a call to service for Americans of all ages and backgrounds. The legislative package aims to boost nationa more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble to Acquire Books Inc.09/09/2025 Acquisition is subject to bankruptcy court approval Once approved, Books Inc. will preserve its independent identity *  New York (September 3, 2025) - Barnes & Noble announces that it is to acquire Books Inc., the longtime Bay Area brick-and-mortar bookseller. Books In more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF showcases sunscreen solutions under the "Beyond Beauty: Enduring Vitality" campaign at FLSCC's 2025 Sunscreen Symposium * * New campaign introduces comprehensive sun and skin care concept "SunSational Skincare: from Reactive to Radiant" that promotes long-term skin health and wellness * BASF launches new data for Cutina (r) Shine, a UV-enhancing film-former with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Hosts Roundtable with NJ Parents, Educators to Discuss Rising Costs Under Trump This Back-to-School Season Ahead of Budget Fight * NEWARK, N.J. - This morning, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) hosted a roundtable discussion with New Jersey parents and educators to discuss the rising cost of living under President Trump as back to school season begins, and as the Senate prepares to consider the Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Joins Kaine, Colleagues In Demanding Answers from Trump Administration on Strike in Caribbean * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) joined Tim Kaine (D-VA) and 24 of his Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers regarding the September 2 U.S. military strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea that reportedly killed all 11 passengers on board. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker on Upcoming Budget Fight: "I'm Not Giving Away My Vote For a Budget That's Going to Hurt New Jerseyans or Anybody in our Nation" * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) spoke on NBC's Meet the Press about the upcoming budget fight stating, "I am not giving away my vote for a budget that's going to hurt New Jerseyans or anybody in our nation." Senator Booker: "A budget i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Says, "I Am Not Going to Support a Budget that Hurts New Jerseyans" * In case you missed it, in interviews, videos, and conversation with New Jerseyans, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) is speaking out about the upcoming budget fight and the rising costs Americans and his constituents are facing. As the budget fight gets underway, Booker is making his position clear: "I am not going to suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Cohen Reintroduce Reducing Obesity in Youth Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and U.S. Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) reintroduced the bicameral Reducing Obesity in Youth Act, legislation that would address the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. The bill would create incentives to improve the future health of American children and affect future na more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Kennedy Introduce Bipartisan 988 Day Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced the bipartisan 988 Day Resolution to raise awareness of the lifesaving role of The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. A companion resolution has been introduced in the House by U.S. Representatives Wesley Bell (D-MO), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), and Mike Law more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker, Marshall, Smith, Cassidy Urge CMS to Advance Access to Medically Tailored Meals * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) wrote a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz, urging the agency to establish standardized billing codes for Medically Tailored Meals (MTMs) more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * California American Water Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Headquarters in West Sacramento * West Sacramento, Calif. - (September 9, 2025) California American Water held a groundbreaking for its new headquarters facility at 700 Riverpoint Drive in West Sacramento. This milestone showcases the company's ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional water  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP arrests New Jersey man wanted on homicide charges * NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, Rainbow Bridge border crossing, arrested a United States citizen who had an active warrant out of Camden County Prosecutor's Office, New Jersey. On September 8, CBP officers encountered Everton Thomas, a 41- more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen and Senator Booker Reintroduce Reducing Obesity in Youth Act * Creating incentives for positive dietary and physical activity behavior WASHINGTON -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today reintroduced legislation to address the epidemic of childhood obesity in America. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey plans to introduce a companion bill in the Senate. The measure, the Reducing Ob more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Jefferson Van Drew, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Van Drew Secures Authorization of $61 Million for 177th Air National Guard Fighter Wing in South Jersey * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Van Drew announced that the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which just passed through the House, authorizes $61 million for a new maintenance hangar at the 177th Air National Guard Fighter Wing in Egg Harbor Township, S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Leads District Mayors Conference * SADDLE BROOK, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) on Friday held a roundtable with 31 mayors, managers, and administrators from across the 35 cities and towns in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties within the Ninth District. "We have 35 vibrant cities and towns in our district, many represented here today. All of you should view our office more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Dangerous NJ LNG Terminal Approved Over Public Opposition * Murphy administration pushed approval despite clear risks to communities and climate Trenton, NJ -- The Delaware River Basin Commission's unanimous vote to extend the permit for the proposed Gibbstown LNG export terminal represents a reckless giveaway to fossil fuel interests that endangers New Jersey communities and the D more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Senators Release Framework for Market Structure Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Senators released a framework for market structure legislation. The group of Senators include Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark Warner (D-VA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Rapha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Democratic Leaders Demand Answers from Secretary Kennedy on CDC Director's Abrupt Firing "By all reports, your decision to force Dr. Monarez from her position--to which the Senate confirmed her only a few weeks ago--was based on her refusal to blindly approve changes to national vaccine policy" * Energy and Commerce Committee R more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Democrats Demand Oversight Hearing Following Ouster of CDC Director and Senior Leaders E&C Democrats Demand RFK, Jr, Senior HHS Officials, and the Former CDC Leaders Testify * Today, Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Health Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette (D-CO), and all Democratic more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Florida Man Sentenced to 24 Months for Laundering Proceeds of Health Care Fraud Scheme A Florida man was sentenced to prison for laundering the proceeds of a health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME) that caused millions of dollars in losses to Medicare and other insurance providers, Acting U.S. Attorney more PR

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Sept. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia 2025 Opens In Bangkok * #Under30Summit BANGKOK (September 11, 2025) - Forbes today announced the opening of this year's Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia, which is being held in Bangkok. Themed 'Jumpstarting The Future,' this year's summit will gather some 350 young entrepreneurs and trailblazers from a growing network of 30 Under 30 Asia list alumni from th more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * From Insight to Impact: American Water Shares Expertise at J.D. Power Utility Conference * Camden, N.J. - Sept 10, 2025 - American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., showcased its customer experience leadership at the 2025 J.D. Power Utility Client Conference, held September 10 - 11 in Denver, Col more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * House passes Smith amendment to investigate whether the Cold War-era Department of Defense weaponized ticks with Lyme disease Smith's NDAA amendment clears House, heads to Senate floor * Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Rep. Chris Smith's (R-NJ) amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2025, which directs the Government Accountability Office (GA more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Hundreds Honor Late Seton Hall Alumnus, Stephen R. Gebhardt, with New Entrepreneurial Scholarship By Carolanne Chanik A scholarship in memory of successful entrepreneur and Seton Hall alumnus Stephen R. Gebhardt '06 raised more than $130,000 in its inaugural year to benefit Seton Hall students. The campaign drew overwhelming support from over 750 donors in 46 states, Puerto Rico and overseas from Eng more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 8 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Illinois American Water to Make Annual Water Treatment Change in Alton District; Maintenance Work includes Flushing of Water Mains and Fire Hydrants * Belleville, Ill. (Sept. 8, 2025) - Beginning Monday, September 8, Illinois American Water's Alton District water system will undergo its annual temporary water treatment change that supports continued del more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Indiana American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation State Strategic Impact Grantee, the Russiaville Youth Baseball League * Greenwood, Ind. - September 9 - The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater util more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Jacking Up Costs: Jack Ciattarelli Puts "10% Sales Tax on All Items" "On the Table" for New Jersey Families * Jack Ciattarelli is all in on jacking up costs for hardworking New Jersey families. In Ciattarelli's own words, a "10% sales tax on everything. Including food and clothing," is " on the table," and he has repeatedly defended this punishing price hike, illustrating the lengths he is willing to more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson to Participate in the Bernstein 2nd Annual Healthcare Forum * New Brunswick, N.J., September 8 th, 2025 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will present at the Bernstein 2 nd Annual Healthcare Forum on Wednesday, September 24 th, 2025. Management will participate in a Fireside Chat at 1:10 p.m. Eastern Time. A live audio webcast of the presentation more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice lodged a proposed modification to a consent decree with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama on August 29, 2025. This action is related to the lawsuit U.S. v. Olin Corp., Clayton, Missouri, and BASF Corp., Florham Park, New Jersey, Civil Action No. 20-cv-00602. The modification addresses the Olin McIntosh Superfund Site located at 1638 Industrial Road in McIntosh, Washington County, Alabama. The proposed mod more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Lei Wu Tapped by National Renewable Energy Laboratory as Part of $1.85-Million Project to Improve Nationwide Electricity Grid Operations The electrical and computer engineering professor will receive $267,185 as part of the U.S. Department of Energy-funded effort to develop technical recommendations to improve interregional power transmission coordination * The United States electrical grid is a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute issued a report highlighting milestones since its 2005 launch, including coastal resilience work after Superstorm Sandy, the growth of student and faculty research, and partnerships that elevated the institute's role in science-based policy for New Jersey and the Mid-Atlantic. The report highlights programs such as oyster reef restoration, community lake monitoring, and endowed scholarships that have advanced educa more ST

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, Sept. 9 (TNSrpt) -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Reflections: Two Decades Supporting Stewardship of Coastal Communities and Ocean Resources Read the UCI's 20-Year Retrospective Report * "Reflections: Two Decades Supporting Stewardship of Coastal Communities and Ocean Resources" takes a look back at some of the Monmouth University Urban Coast Institute's (UCI) major milestones, accomplishments and signature events. In its first 20 years,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Months of Silence: Pallone Blasts Trump Administration for Abandoning 9/11 Responders Ahead of Anniversary NJ Congressman says 9/11 health program has stopped certifying new conditions and Responder Steering Committee has stopped meeting, despite Trump Admin's claims to otherwise * As the nation prepares to mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks this Thursday, Congressman  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The New Jersey Primary Care Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed 340B rebate model pilot program. The NJPCA represents 23 Community Health Centers (CHCs) across New Jersey, which serve approximately 624,000 low-income patients, the majority of whom rely on public insurance or are uninsured. In the letter, the NJPCA outlines the potentially detrimental effect more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * National Defense Authorization Act Passes House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the House of Representatives. The legislation included several key national defense priorities for South Jersey that Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ) fought for. Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA Priorities Secured by Rep. Norcross: * Over $618 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed calendar year 2026 payment policies under the Physician Fee Schedule. The NJHA, representing more than 400 healthcare organizations, has voiced concerns regarding potential impacts on specialist providers and hospital-based practices. In its letter, NJHA highlighted a propos more ST

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * New Jersey Woman Indicted on Charges Relating to Stolen U.S. Treasury Check David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Michael Carpenter, Special Agent in Charge of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, Northeast Field Division, and Ketty Larco-Ward, Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The North American Olive Oil Association, Neptune, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging the withdrawal of the agency's proposed Front-of-Package (FOP) nutrition labeling rule. The organization, representing over 60 member companies in the olive oil sector and accounting for approximately 70% of olive oil consumption in the United States, argues that the proposed regulations would confuse consumers and not a more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Pallone Blasts Republicans for Raising Americans' Energy Bills Over Politicized Anti-Energy Efficiency Crusade "It doesn't matter what the facts are. If Trump doesn't like his shower head, Congressional Republicans will prioritize his needs over the needs of everyday Americans" * Energy and Commerce Committee Ranki more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Pallone Slams Republicans for Funding Tax Cuts for Billionaires Over Public Safety Improvements "It is long past time to address this problem. But instead of devoting just a fraction of the Big Ugly Bill's nearly $90 billion in spectrum auction revenues to modernize our public safety communications systems, Republica more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson Becomes Exclusive Provider of Salesforce Certification Exams * Strategic collaboration underscores commitment to strengthen the global workforce with certified, in-demand expertise Hoboken, NJ - September 9, 2025 - Pearson (FTS:PSON.L) and its Pearson VUE business, the global leader in computer-based testing solutions, today announced an exclusive multi-year collabora more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water to Replace More Than 250 Lead Service Lines in Homestead * PITTSBURGH, Pa. (September 9, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it will soon begin replacing approximately 250 lead service lines in Homestead Borough, Allegheny County. "Access to safe, clean drinking water is fundamental to the health and we more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Philippine Citizen Charged With Election Fraud Offenses United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Emily Custodio, 51, of Clementon, New Jersey, has been charged by indictment with one count of voter fraud and one count of voting by an alien. The defendant made her initial appearance in federal court on Wednesday. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTO RELEASE: Gottheimer Spends Weekend with Fifth District Families at Town Days in Ramsey and Northvale * Above: Gottheimer, Bergen County Commissioners Mary Amoroso and Germaine Ortiz at Ramsey Town Day 2025. NORTH JERSEY -- U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) joined North Jersey families across the Fifth District at Town Days in Ramsey and Northvale. Gottheimer started the day at  more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate Students Conduct Death Penalty Research for U.N. in Landmark Geneva Course A longstanding and distinctive feature of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs' undergraduate program is the Policy Task Force, an experiential junior-year requirement that lets students work directly on a timely public policy issue and propose their recom more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs issued the following news: * * * Princeton SPIA Continues Run of Accomplished Incoming Classes After exceptionally high numbers of applications to its three graduate programs, including record highs for the Master in Public Policy and Ph.D. programs, the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs has welcomed 85 new grad students for the 2025-26 academic year. The new cohort comprises more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Pallone, Lofgren, and Heinrich Slam Trump Administration for Canceling Awards to Clean Energy Projects, Killing Jobs and Skyrocketing Costs Lawmakers to Wright: "These programs were enshrined into law by bipartisan majorities and they represent the will of Congress" * U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-N.J.), more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Legislation to Make Youth Sports More Affordable * Above: Gottheimer joins local officials and volunteers to make recreational sports affordable. NEW MILFORD, NJ -- Today, September 8, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new federal action to lower the cost of and boost participation in youth sports, including bipartisan legislatio more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Hosts Roundtable with Released Hostage, Family Members, Members of Congress * Above: Gottheimer with released hostage Raz Ben Ami and family members of Omer Nuetra and Evyatar David. WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, U.S. Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Max Miller (OH-7) hosted a roundtable in the U.S. Capitol with a released hostage and family members of hostages ta more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Selected as Co-Chair of Bipartisan Review of 9/11 Commission Report * Today, in remembrance of the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks on the United States, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) was appointed to be the co-chair of the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence review of the 9/11 Commission Report.  The review will evalu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer, Menendez Fighting for New Jersey First Responders Lost from 9/11-Related Illnesses to be Honored at State Memorial * NORTH JERSEY -- Today, September 11, 2025, Congressmen Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Rob Menendez (NJ-8) sent a letter calling for the names of New Jersey's first responders who have died from 9/11-related illnesses to be inscribed on Liberty State Park's Empt more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: In Demarest, Gottheimer Remembers 9/11, North Jersey Lives and First Responders Lost * Above: Gottheimer in Demarest to commemorate the twenty-fourth anniversary of the horrific September 11th attacks. DEMAREST, NJ -- On the twenty-fourth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) took part in a remembrance ceremony in Demarest to honor the m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Donald W. Norcross, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Norcross Introduces Legislation to Grant Striking Workers Unemployment Insurance * WASHINGTON, DC --Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), a union electrician and co-chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) introduced the Empowering Striking Workers Act to allow workers who exercise their righ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Markup of Seven Bills Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at a Health Subcommittee markup of seven bills: Today, we are considering seven health bills. We will begin by marking up a few bills  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: * * * "Twenty-four years after the barbaric attacks on the World Trade Center, we remember and mourn the nearly 3,000 Americans--147 of which were from Monmouth County and 19 from Ocean County, respectively--who were murdered through acts of incomprehensible terrorism. Today, we not only remember these victims, but we also pray for their families and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement regarding the assassination of political activist Charlie Kirk: * * * "My wife, Marie, and I are absolutely sickened by the unconscionable act of political violence, the assassination of Charlie Kirk, which has devastated his wife and children, his family and friends, and his millions of followers. "In his name, we again, emphatically reject and call for an end to all forms of political violence, including  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smith to co-chair Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission hearing, "Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs: Human Rights Implications" Hearing set for Tuesday, September 9 * In recent years, an increasing number of countries have passed laws to require transparency or otherwise put limitations on foreign funding of NGOs. Some human rights organizations have characterized such laws as a tool of authoritaria more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Legislation would extend life-saving cord blood and bone marrow transplant programs Introduction of bipartisan Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act * New legislation to authorize more than $280 million over five years for national cord blood and bone marrow transplant programs was introduced in the House of Representatives Thursday with significant bipartisan s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * New law honors Toms River WWII hero President Trump signs bill naming Toms River VA Clinic after WWII hero Leonard G. "Bud" Lomell just in time for his beloved widow, Charlotte's, birthday * On Friday--just in time for Charlotte Ewart Lomell's 104th birthday--President Donald Trump signed a new law naming the Veterans' Clinic in Toms River after her late husband, celebrated local WWII hero Leonar more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Over 30 Members of Congress submit amicus brief to Supreme Court NJ Governor Murphy and Attorney General Platkin's discrimination against pregnancy centers is an "unconscionable abuse of power" * Last week, Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the House Pro-Life Caucus, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), and 30 other members of the House and Senate joined together to file an amicus brief in support  more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Rock Spring Water System Sees More Than 25% Reduction in Daily Usage Under Pennsylvania American Water Oversight * FERGUSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. (Sept. 9, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water today announced a more than 25% reduction in daily system water delivery--saving up to 40,000 gallons per day--through upgrades and repairs made as part of its ongoing rec more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Eagleton Science Fellows to Help New Jersey Officials Develop Evidence-Based Public Policy The latest cohort is comprised of doctoral-level scientists, engineers and health care professionals * Organizers of the Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship program at the Rutgers University Eagleton Institute of Politics have announced the latest cohort of fellows serving as full-time science advisers in N more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Helping New Jersey Clinicians Close Care Gaps for Disabled Adults By Andrew Smith Roughly 150,000 New Jersey residents have intellectual or developmental disabilities that hinder their ability to communicate with health care providers. But a pilot program from Rutgers Health has demonstrated that training can improve care for this vulnerable community. Members of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Sc more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Nickelodeon Is Turning Alum Dan Gutman's My Weird School Series Into a TV Movie The prolific writer shares the story of his transformation from psychology major to popular children's book author By Andrea Alexander When the question first came up, Dan Gutman didn't think he had much of a Rutgers story to share. He graduated with a degree in psychology in 1977 and dropped out of graduate school at Rut more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Nicotine Pouches May Offer Path to Reduced Tobacco Harm In first national estimate of daily nicotine pouch use in the U.S., public health researchers at Rutgers Health find reason for optimism By Greg Bruno As lawmakers and public health experts debate the safety of nicotine pouches, researchers from Rutgers Health found that for now, most adults that use these products also have a history of  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 13 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Who Shows Up in Times of Need? High School Extracurriculars Offer Clues A Rutgers study links participation in nonathletic clubs and volunteering in high school to higher levels of altruism later in life By Greg Bruno Are nerds the caring ones? High school stereotypes suggest that athletes score more popularity points than marching band members, debaters or leaders in the student council, bu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Institute for Free Speech issued the following news release: * * * SCOTUS Amicus Brief: Procedural Gamesmanship in New Jersey Lawsuit Violates the First Amendment Manipulation of federal jurisdiction to avoid meaningful review compounds the First Amendment problems with New Jersey's investigation of a Christian medical nonprofit organization * History repeats itself, as shown by the unfortunate similarities between First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 3:22-cv-05080; D.N.J. filed Aug. 17, 2022) involving Anthony J. Mastroianni Jr.: * * * On September 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a judgment against New Jersey resident Anthony J. Mastroianni, Jr., a barred broker whom the SEC previously charged in connection with a $1.2 million fraudulent promissory note scheme targeting older Americans. According to the SEC more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim, Senate Colleagues Call Out RFK Jr. for Dismantling of Critical Health Program for 9/11 First Responders and Survivors * Citing reports of delays in the core work of the World Trade Center Health Program, the Senators write: "Dismantling the work of WTCHP puts heroic 9/11 responders' lives at risk." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) led a group of Democratic Senators, more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Seton Hall and NALHE Announce Strategic Partnership Seton Hall University is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE), becoming one of the first universities in the nation to establish a member benefit contract with the organization. This collaboration provides NALHE members with exclusive tuition discounts as well as access t more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Laudato Si at Ten: The Past, Present, Future By Gloria Aroneo The Department of Catholic Studies is pleased to welcome Matthew Ramage, Ph.D., to Seton Hall University at 2 p.m., Thursday, November 13, in the University Center's Chancellor Suite. About the Lecture As we mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' landmark encyclical Laudato Si', this lecture will explore the past, present and future o more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: * * * Virtual Conference Highlights the Role of Culture and Equity in Clinical Supervision The Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy at Seton Hall University will host its 27th Annual Supervision Conference on Friday, October 3, 2025, featuring a presentation by Melanie M. Wilcox, Ph.D., a nationally recognized counseling psychologist and educator. The event will be held virtually from 9:3 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Smith introduces bill providing strategy to free political prisoners in China and Hong Kong "FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng Act" * Today, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional Executive Commission on China and member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the "FREEDOM for Gao Zhisheng Act" (HR 5303), legislation to require a coordinated U.S. strategy to s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Smith, lawmakers introduce bipartisan Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 "Turning medical waste into medical miracles" At a news conference today hosted by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), a panel of doctors and lawmakers launched the bipartisan Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025 (HR 5160) and discussed its positive impacts on rese more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, Sept. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Somerset County Man Admits to Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in the Deaths of Four Individuals and Possessing with Intent to Distribute Cocaine TRENTON, N.J. - A Somerset County man admitted to distributing fentanyl and cocaine resulting in the deaths of four individuals, Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney Alina Habba announced today more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Stevens Institute of Technology Receives Historic $21 Million Investment from A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation Largest donation in university history will support Clark Scholars Program and name University Center Complex tower * Stevens Institute of Technology today announced it has received a transformative $21 million commitment from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundati more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 11 -- Stockton University issued the following news: * * * $500,000 Grant Funds Study of Iron-Rich Pinelands 'Pond Gunk' Chatsworth, N.J. - As she hiked through the woods toward the research site deep in the Pine Barrens, Jesse Davis wondered what she had gotten herself into. The Stockton University Biology major spent the past few minutes traipsing through the woods, dodging ticks, mosquitos and frequent poison ivy plants to Harrisville, the site of a now-abandon more PR

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 13 -- Stockton University issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2025: * * * Board of Trustees Approves University's New Strategic Plan The Stockton University Board of Trustees unanimously approved Wednesday a new Strategic Plan to guide the institution's priorities for the next three years. The plan is organized around five themes: * Cultivate a Community of Care - Belonging and Pride * Inspire Minds - Teaching, Learning and Scholarship * Empower Student Su more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 10 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * The American Water Charitable Foundation and New Jersey American Water Announce 2025 Hydration Station Grant Recipients * The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic non-profit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., along with New Jersey American Wate more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Appoints Robert Andrzejczak to Serve as State Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency in New Jersey * WASHINGTON, Sept. 8, 2025 -- The Trump Administration recently appointed Robert Andrzejczak as the new State Executive Director (SED) for the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) in New Jersey. Andrzejczak joined the New Jersey FSA team on Aug. 11, 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Unilever United States Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing the proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling, aiming to enhance consumer understanding of nutrition information. The multinational consumer goods company, known for its vast range of food, home, and personal care products, believes that clear labeling can empower consumers to make healthier dietary choices. In its comment more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Virtua Health Inc. has recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) voicing apprehensions regarding the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. Virtua operates two covered entities in southern New Jersey, and the organization highlights that the pilot program could pose significant operational and financial challenges for healthcare providers. The proposed shi more ST

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Venable Avenue Investment, Begins $360,000 Infrastructure Project * Charleston, W.Va., (September 9, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its infrastructure investment in Kanawha City on Venable Avenue, beginning a $360,000 project to replace 1,020 feet of aging pipe with 8-i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * When Will Donald Trump Hold Rallies for Winsome Sears and Jack Ciattarelli? * Two months out from Election Day and with Donald Trump's agenda killing jobs, raising costs and ripping away health care, the Associated Press is spotlighting how Winsome Sears and Jack Ciattarelli have tied themselves up in knots over whether they want Trump to campaign alongside them in Virginia and New Jersey. The AP r more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Wiley posted the following news release: * * * Wiley Launches Wiley Focus to Expand into Corporate Markets * New corporate platform connects industry expertise with decision-making professionals worldwide HOBOKEN, NJ -- Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content, data-driven insights and knowledge services, announced today the launch of Wiley Focus, a new platform that enables corporations to share research-based insight more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, issued the following news release: * * * WIN: GIFFORDS applauds Third Circuit decision upholding New Jersey's gun safety laws that were passed post-Bruen GIFFORDS Law Center, the legal arm of the national gun violence prevention group GIFFORDS, released the following statement after the Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the majority of New Jersey's gun safety laws on the carrying of concealed fi more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Sept. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Rewards Adds KrisFlyer as Newest Point Transfer Partner * SINGAPORE (September 10, 2025) - Wyndham Rewards(r), the #1 hotel loyalty program as named by readers of USA TODAY, has added KrisFlyer, the lifestyle rewards program of the Singapore Airlines Group, to its roster of point transfer partners, giving its approximately 120 million enrolled members new ways more PR