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Press Releases

October 3, 2023

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - October was first declared as National Substance Abuse Prevention Month in 2011. Since then, it’s been a time to promote prevention efforts and the help that is available in our community. It is also a time to acknowledge that almost 20 million Americans who struggle with ...

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The Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ) has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley for the upcoming election. The statewide association represents approximately 6,000 career professional firefighters and 500 emergency ...

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      Are you struggling to shed those extra pounds and achieve your weight loss goals? Look no further than Exipure, the groundbreaking weight loss formula that has been making waves in the industry. This powerful supplement is formulated with all-natural ingredients that target ...

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The state’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymembers Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley for the upcoming election. The Garden State Equality Action Fund, whose membership exceeds 150,000, lifts up the diverse voices of LGBTQ+ communities ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County EARTH Center will host a multitude of events and exhibitions throughout the month of October, so be sure to check them out! Registration for these events is required, call 732-398-5220 or email extensionservices@co.middlesex.nj.us to sign up. October’s ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Museum will conduct live tours of Chestnut Hill Cemetery on October 14 and 15, 2023 from 5:30 PM-8 PM each night.  An annual tradition for 30 years, the tours were conducted virtually in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.    During each tour, visitors ...

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New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA), a highly respected nonpartisan advocacy organization, has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley for the upcoming election. “The candidates we are endorsing today have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving ...

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The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymen Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley for the upcoming election. HSLF works to pass animal protection laws at the state and federal levels, to educate the public about animal protection issues, and ...

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), announced the reintroduction of the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program Act, legislation that would establish a nationwide pilot program to test the viability of a federally funded income support program that keeps more American families from ...

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PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare network, is proud to officially open the brand-new, expanded Carrier Behavioral Health at Raritan Bay Medical Center. This is part of Hackensack Meridian Health’s $24 million investment into the ...

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The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymembers Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley for the upcoming election. “These candidates have taken the time to meet with our members and discuss the issues that matter most to educators and New ...

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The state's largest business advocacy group has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan for re-election. In its endorsement letter, the New Jersey Organization for a Better State (NEW JOBS) PAC acknowledged Diegnan’s “work with the business community to lower the cost of doing business, create jobs and ...

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement regarding the indictment of Senator Bob Menendez:    "The charges against Senator Menendez are very concerning and deserve careful consideration when they are brought to court. Under our legal system, ...

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Nathaniel Holmes, M.D., weighs in:  Unfortunately, many people with colorectal cancer may not feel anything. The first signs of colorectal cancer are often subtle. There’s a misconception that if you don’t feel anything amiss in your abdomen, there’s no reason to consider the possibility of ...

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EDISON, NJ  -- Middlesex County Democratic Chair Kevin P. McCabe released the following statement today:               "Like anyone else, Senator Menendez is innocent until proven guilty, and he deserves his day in court. But the charges laid out in today's indictment are seriously alarming. The ...

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The state’s largest police union has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymembers Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley for the upcoming election. The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (NJSPBA) represents more than 33,000 law enforcement officers. “We are deeply ...

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The state’s largest firefighters union has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblymembers Robert Karabinchak and Sterley Stanley for the upcoming election. The New Jersey Firefighters Mutual Benevolent Association (NJFMBA) represents more than 6,000 career firefighters, EMTs, and ...

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New Jersey’s Anti-Bullying Task Force, established under a law Senator Patrick Diegnan and Assemblyman Robert Karabinchak sponsored, will conduct two public hearings next month. The hearings will provide families, students, educators, and other stakeholders an opportunity to share their ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto's local news and digital marketing platforms have undergone a major town homepage redesign, with key new features to make the experience faster and better for readers. "TAPinto's redesign reflects that the way news is presented is evolving and more visual," TAPinto ...

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Senator Patrick Diegnan has been endorsed for the upcoming election by the Brady PAC, whose mission is to create a safer America through support of candidates committed to enacting, improving and defending gun violence prevention policies. Diegnan voted in favor of seven gun-safety bills that ...

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Cardiac arrest and heart attack are not the same conditions. Here are the key differences you should know and the signs of each.  It’s a misconception that heart attack and cardiac arrest are the same condition. While they have similarities—they’re both related to heart health and considered ...

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A “Superintendent of the Year” for New Jersey, Dr. Brian Brotschul will be using his vast expertise in education to provide guidance as the newest board member of the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey (ESCNJ). Dr. Brotschul, the new superintendent of the Somerset Hills School ...

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For the first time in state history, New Jersey will officially observe Rail Safety Week. Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation designating the third week of September in each year as New Jersey Rail Safety Week was signed into law last month. The inaugural week of observation in the Garden State ...

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On September 21, 2023, Wellspring Center for Prevention will celebrate the 2023 National Recovery Month by dedicating its “Tree of Hope” to Mainstream Recovery. The event will also recognize Dr. Bonnie Nolan, for her efforts in promoting recovery. The “Tree of Hope” is awarded annually to an ...

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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation aimed at preventing opioid overdoses and increasing access to overdose reversal medications like naloxone, also known as Narcan. The Workplace Overdose Reversal Kits (WORK) to Save Lives ...

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New Jersey's largest healthcare union, representing 14,000 nurses and healthcare workers statewide, has endorsed Senator Patrick Diegnan for the upcoming election. “Your support of nurse safe staffing legislation … makes you a true safe staffing supporter,” Health Professionals and Allied ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has announced Middlesex County Magnet Schools, formerly known as the Middlesex County Vocational and Technical Schools, as one of the distinguished recipients of the state’s Lighthouse Award for its exceptional strides in ...

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Early stage prostate cancer is often asymptomatic, but here are  six signs to be mindful of, as well as what to know about screening.  Prostate cancer is a serious condition that affects millions of men around the world. But if detected early enough, it can be treated fairly easily. “One in ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – The American Cancer Society is proud to announce their sixth annual Bark For Life of Central NJ event, a unique and inspiring canine cancer walk and festival that brings dogs and their owners together to support the fight against cancer. Dogs, their families, and friends from ...

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Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The main cause of it is too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays, which is why it’s important to protect your skin. “Unfortunately, I tend to see patients when a dermatologist has already diagnosed their skin cancer,” ...

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