CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it launched the 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreati more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named one of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. American Water is the highest-ranked water utility and ranked 68th overall, well within the top 10% of all Russell 1000 companies that were considered. The JUST 100 is the only ranking that recognizes American corporat more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 7 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: American Water provides customers with five payment options to choose from and convenient services to help pay their water bill. Payment options: * Pay Automatically - Save time and postage by enrolling in our Auto Pay program and your bill will be paid on time, every time. Choose to have your monthly bill automatically applied to your credit card or deducted directly from your checking or savings account. To enroll, log on to our more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 10 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: The Undergraduate Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Report reinforces Stevens Institute of Technology's position as a leading research university that empowers students with its robust, technology-focused curriculum. An impressive 96.4% of graduates -- with an 81.6% knowledge rate -- achieved their desired career outcomes and had an average salary of $85,200. For the second year in a row, 99% of female graduates achieved career outcomes, emphasizing more PR

NORTH BRANCH, New Jersey, Feb. 3 -- Raritan Valley Community College issued the following news release: Raritan Valley Community College students recently spearheaded the efforts for the College's first carbon removals purchase. Carbon removal refers to the process of eliminating carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it, which is done to counteract greenhouse gas emissions. Like carbon offsets, carbon removals are sold by the ton of carbon dioxide removed. The carbon removals purchase covers just over 1% of RVCC's emissions from on-c more PR

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- Felician University issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: Associate Dean Dr. Lavina Sequeira of the School of Arts & Sciences is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Felician University Undergraduate Research Conference will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:30am to 4pm on the Rutherford campus. This highly anticipated and well-attended Undergraduate Research Conference is open to ALL undergraduate students. It is actively seeking proposals, encompassing papers and posters, that de more PR

RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, Feb. 7 -- Felician University issued the following news release: Felician University's Barbara J. Toscano Nursing Resource and Simulation Center received the latest in-patient simulation technology earlier this month with the delivery of unique and specialized equipment. An Anatomage table, an Augmented Reality System and realistic suture arms were delivered to this state-of-the-art nursing education facility located on the Rutherford campus. The Nursing Resource Simulation Center provides Felician students in the Schoo more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- First Lady Tammy Murphy issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: First Lady Tammy Murphy and New Jersey Department of Health Acting Commissioner Kaitlan Baston today released the New Jersey Report Card of Hospital Maternity Care (https://www.nj.gov/health/maternal/morbidity/mhh_reportcard/reportcard_new/index.shtml). The report card is the first of its kind in the nation and outlines key metrics on maternal health care derived from 2021 and 2022 hospital deliveries reported to the New Jersey De more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Kentucky American Water is delighted to announce the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To streamline the grant experience for its community partners, the Foundation has combined American Water's former Environmental Grant Program with its Water and Environment Grant Program. This strategic integration will strengthen the Foundation's charitable focus and impact acro more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: Legislation designed to alleviate the burden of tuition costs for apprenticeships and enhance access to career-building opportunities cleared the Assembly Labor Committee today. Bill A513, sponsored by Assembly Democrats Wayne P. DeAngelo and Verlina Reynolds-Jackson, would provide a tuition fee waiver for eligible individuals who are participating in registered apprenticeship programs at public institutions of higher education o more PR

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, Feb. 8 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: U.S. News & World Report has released its Best Online Programs survey for 2024 and once again, Montclair State University's offerings rank among the best in the nation. The five University programs that participate in the survey include the master's in Business Administration (MBA), master's in Education, master's in Information Technology, master's in Business and master's in Nursing. Highlights from the 2024 Best Online Programs Rankings: * Mont more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the Bureau of Securities entered into a consent order with TradeStation Crypto, Inc. to resolve an investigation into the offer and sale of unregistered securities in connection with its crypto interest-earning program. The $1.5 million multistate settlement, on behalf of 51 United States jurisdictions, is the result of a N more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: The Attorney General's Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on Monday, February 5, 2024, in Hackettstown, New Jersey. One adult male sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time. According to the preliminary investigation, shortly after 6 a.m., a New Jersey State Police trooper, in an unmarked police SUV, collided with a cyclist on Willow Grove Street in t more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) today announced the opening of the first of four planned Restorative and Transformative Justice Hubs (RTJ Hubs) in New Jersey. On Monday, February 5, Attorney General Platkin and JJC Executive Director Dr. Jennifer LeBaron joined Essex County leaders at a ceremony celebrating the opening of the Essex County hub. The center will be located i more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today made available its draft Integrated Water Quality Assessment Report (https://dep.nj.gov/wms/bears/water-quality-assessment/). The report shows improving and stabilizing conditions for key water quality parameters over time. A 30-day public comment period is now open for the 303(d) list of impaired waters which is part of the NJ Integrated Wa more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking to partner with up to five community-based organizations for the fourth year of its successful Youth Inclusion Initiative to help young people in overburdened communities get involved in environmental protection and support a more diverse workforce, Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette announced today. Up to $100,000 is available to applicants who p more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated today's announcement that the Host Region of New York New Jersey (NYNJ) was awarded the rights to host the FIFA World Cup 26(TM) Final and seven other matches throughout the tournament at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The match schedule -- including dates and locations for each match -- was announced by FIFA more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 6, 2024: Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 354 establishing the New Jersey-India Commission. The commission will be charged with advancing bilateral trade and investment and encouraging economic development in both New Jersey and India. As India is the most populous country in the world with one of the fastest-growing economies, the commission aims to promote cultural and educational exchanges between New Jersey and Indi more PR

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Feb. 8 -- New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: New Jersey American Water is excited to announce the launch of the American Water Charitable Foundation 2024 Water and Environment Grant Program. To streamline the grant experience for its community partners, the Foundation has combined American Water's former Environmental Grant Program with its Water and Environment Grant Program. This strategic integration will strengthen the Foundation's charitable focus and impact ac more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 6 -- The New Jersey Assembly Democrats issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: The Assembly Labor Committee today advanced legislation that would establish a new state program to connect individuals with disabilities with job training and employment resources. Bill A2769, sponsored by Assembly Majority Leader Louis D. Greenwald, furthers legislative efforts to support New Jersey residents with disabilities who are looking for jobs. "I'm proud that A2769 would be the latest in a series of bills designed to  more PR

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- Ramapo College issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2024: The Ramapo College Foundation will honor four individuals for their professional achievement, commitment and community service at its Annual Distinguished Citizens Gala on Friday, April 5, at the Rockleigh Country Club in Rockleigh, N.J. The Honorable Paul A. Sarlo Paul A. Sarlo is the Deputy Majority Leader of the New Jersey Senate. He has served as Chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee since 2010, making him the Committee's lon more PR

MAHWAH, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Ramapo College issued the following news release: Students of the Ramapo College of New Jersey Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) Center have successfully uncovered the identity of "Beaver Creek John Doe," now known to be Mr. David Emil Jacobsen, through DNA testing and investigative genetic genealogy. In 2011, the deceased body of a male subject was discovered near a hiking area in Beaver Creek, Yavapai County, Arizona. This decedent had no wallet or identification on his person to aid with his iden more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Kristen McQuinn is searching for clues about the early universe * * * By Kitta MacPherson Employing massive data sets collected through NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, a research team led by a Rutgers University-New Brunswick astronomer is unearthing clues to conditions existing in the early universe. The team has catalogued the ages of stars in the Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte (WLM) galaxy, constructing the most detailed picture of it yet, accor more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 10 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Rutgers Health researchers find differences among Asian older adults' support of research and inclination to receive MRI results * * * Asian Americans are less likely than their white peers to participate in health research involving MRIs and addressing this hesitancy could improve research, according to a Rutgers Health-led study. Findings by the researchers, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Intervention more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Whether experienced directly or indirectly, gun violence is damaging Black Americans' mental health, according to Rutgers Health study * * * By Patti Zielinski Black adults who have been exposed to gun violence are more likely to have lifetime suicidal ideation, according to a study by Rutgers Health researchers. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, found that Black adults who were shot, threatened with a gun, knew someone who was shot  more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 6 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Andrew Smith Researchers from Rutgers Health and Harvard Medical School have found fewer congenital defects in children whose mothers treated opioid use disorder with buprenorphine rather than methadone during the first trimester of pregnancy. The study findings extend those from a previous study from the same research group, which found fewer preterm births and fewer incidences of withdrawal symptoms in the children of buprenorphine users compared more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * More than half say crime in their neighborhood has stayed the same, while 3 in 10 say it is worse; 4 in 10 are at least somewhat worried they will be a victim of crime * * * While New Jerseyans as a whole rate the quality of life in their local area positively and feel safe where they live, perceptions vary widely based on who you ask and where they are located, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. According to the December poll, 7 i more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * A Rutgers Health study finds participants' disabilities also impacted their perceptions of independence * * * Black men with firearm-acquired disabilities face negative physical and psychological impacts on their manhood, independence and mobility, according to a Rutgers Health study. The study, published in the American Journal of Men's Health, explored the relationship between Black manhood/masculinities and firearm-acquired disabilities. Pa more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 8 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: Rutgers University is providing free Narcan kits supplied by the New Jersey Department of Human Services on its New Brunswick, Camden and Newark campuses as a preventive measure to enhance the safety and well-being of community members. Rutgers officials said the proactive initiative ensures faculty, staff and students are equipped to respond effectively to opioid overdoses and potentially save lives in their communities. Naloxone is a rapid-reversal medication more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: Stevens Institute of Technology is proud to be Certified(TM) by Great Place To Work(R) for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Stevens Institute of Technology. This year, 81% of employees said it's a great place to work -- 24 points higher than the average U.S. company. Stevens' leadership dedicated itself to increasing employee satisfaction following the result more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 7 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: The National Academy for Engineering has identified the improvement of aging and deteriorating U.S. civil structures -- such as roads, bridges, dams, tunnels and power plants -- as one of this century's biggest challenges. Kaijian Liu and Yi Bao, both assistant professors in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, are tackling that challenge head-on. Along with research partners Nora El-Go more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: Tingyi "Kayla" Zheng has gone from taking classes 10 minutes from "the Big Apple" to playing an integral role for one of the oldest and largest suppliers of a different kind of big Apple. A 2021 graduate of the Stevens School of Business finance master's program, Kayla currently performs a dual role with Foxconn, one of the world's largest contract electronics manufacturers with a factory in her hometown of Zhengzhou, China. On the business side, her tea more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 8 (TNSres) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: Dr. Ying Wang, an associate professor in Stevens' School of Systems and Enterprises, has been selected to receive the inaugural Tom Ode Richardson Faculty Fellowship. The Tom Ode Richardson Faculty Fellowship, previously known as the Stevens Presidential Fellowship, recognizes a faculty member's achievements in research and their potential for future contributions and impact. Dr. Wang joined Stevens in 2021. Her research interests focus on cyber more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: Nearly 150 students from local high schools recently visited the Stevens School of Business to bolster their skills and receive career advice from industry mentors and SSB students. For the seventh consecutive year, SSB and Junior Achievement of New Jersey (JANJ), a non-profit organization that "inspires and prepares young people for success," partnered to host a career-readiness workshop on the Stevens campus in Hoboken. Students from East Side High Sc more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 8 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: The Stevens School of Business is among the nation's top 20 percent in the U.S. News & World Report online rankings for both Best Online MBA and Best Online Master's in Business Programs. The online MBA program improved 13 spots (No. 60) and holds the highest ranking of any program in the State of New Jersey. Stevens is ranked 35th in the nation in online business programs. "One of the main selling points was how involved the advisors were with it," sai more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 8 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news on Feb. 7, 2024: Working engineers and technical professionals seeking to advance in their careers often do not have the flexibility to bolster their knowledge and skills in physical classroom settings. Access to graduate programs at the leading edge of technology, like machine learning and artificial intelligence, can't be found at every university. Today more than ever, individuals are working and studying from home, and the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. Scho more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on Feb. 5, 2024: * * * Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. We appreciate everyone joining us today for our weekly in person media availability. While we normally hold these forums on Tuesday, the mayor and our team could not contain our excitement of last night's announcement that New York/New Jersey has won the more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client L2 Capital, a boutique lower middle market private equity firm, recently announced the completion of its acquisition of Robbins Sports Surfaces, a market-leading manufacturer of hardwood basketball floors. Founded in 1894, Robbins is a vertically integrated, multi-generational family business whose customer base spans elementary, middle, and high schools as well as colleges and NCAA and NBA teams. The Company also manufactures hard more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Feb. 9 -- John Wiley and Sons issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: Wiley, one of the world's largest publishers and a global leader in research and learning, today announced a new 3-year open access agreement with the University of Macau, beginning on January 1, 2024. This represents the first open access agreement between a Macau institution and Wiley. It will provide University of Macau scholars with reading access to Wiley's journal portfolio and enable researchers to publish open access in Wiley's comple more PR