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Press Releases

June 26, 2023

EDISON, NJ  –  The Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at JFK University Medical Center announced today the 2023 graduates of its Neurology Residency and Fellowship Programs.   “We are so proud of these newly trained neurologists,” said Gregory J. Przybylski, M.D., MBA, chairman, ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ - The second annual Bellamy and Sons Paving Marisa Rose Bowl, featuring Middlesex County’s top recently graduated scholastic football players and cheerleaders, will be held June 29 at Woodbridge High School’s Nicholas A. Priscoe Stadium. All proceeds from the intra-county affair ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health is making an urgent appeal for blood and platelet donations as it responds to a serious shortage at hospitals throughout the state. Life-saving blood and platelet donations are given to patients in a wide range of circumstances including cancer care, trauma ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- A21 Wellness Dispensary (“A21”) is set to open the first adult-use cannabis dispensary in Scotch Plains and is hiring and holding a career fair on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its future dispensary located at 2507 US Hwy 22 (former Yeti MMA ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- A21 Wellness Dispensary (“A21”) is set to open the first adult-use cannabis dispensary in Scotch Plains and is hiring and holding a career fair on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at its future dispensary located at 2507 US Hwy 22 (former Yeti MMA ...

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Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation designating the third week of September in each year as New Jersey Rail Safety Week is heading to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk to be signed into law. Over the last five years, according to the Federal Railroad Administration, highway crashes at rail crossings in ...

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Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation creating a “School Safety and Security Task Force” in New Jersey to ensure a safe learning environment for students and school employees was unanimously approved by the full Senate today. “Nothing is more important than the safety of our children,” Diegnan ...

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The JCC of Middlesex County Welcomes four new staff members and bids farewell to Sue Horwitz, who is retiring after 27 years of distinguished service as Director of Senior Adult Services at the JCC.  Esther Fendrick, formerly the Director of Community Engagement & Jewish Life, will become the ...

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Avenel, June 15, 2023- The Greenway Family Success Center (GFSC) is delighted to announce the grand re-opening ceremony of its newly relocated center in Avenel. The celebration will take place on June 21st, 2023, from 11am to 1pm at the new Greenway Family Success Center, located at 1005 Rahway ...

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EDISON, NJ  – Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at JFK University Medical Center announced today that it has been awarded a major research grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health, to study a novel approach to treat ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced the launch of the Safe Place Program, an initiative that promotes community safety and awareness against hate crimes and discrimination, at a Pride Flag raising event held on June 3. The Safe Place Program will be rolled ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ  - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has named Chief Operating Officer (COO) Alan Lee as its president effective June 7.    With this change all RWJUH clinical and operational leadership will report to Mr. Lee, building on the ...

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Air pollution caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has drifted down into the northeastern United States is causing some of the worst air quality across the NYC metro area. Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the region is being measured as “unhealthy” according to AirNow.gov, ...

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NEW JERSEY - Air pollution caused by smoke from the Canadian wildfires that has drifted down into the northeastern United States is causing some of the worst air quality across the NYC metro area.    Currently, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the region is being measured as “unhealthy” ...

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The John P. Stevens High School FIRST Robotics team received a $1,500 grant and commemorative banner to display in its workshop for finishing runner-up in the sustainability category of the fourth annual Optimum Innovator Awards competition. The Optimum Innovator Awards recognize FIRST ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ – Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone announced the launch of the Safe Place Program, an initiative that promotes community safety and awareness against hate crimes and discrimination, at a Pride Flag raising event held on June 3. The Safe Place Program will be rolled ...

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New Jersey American Water is launching an education campaign across the company’s service areas to encourage customers to self-identify and report the material of the service line that brings water into their home. The educational effort is part of the company's Lead Service Line Replacement ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ -  The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout the month of June. These events are free to enjoy for all County residents and beyond. June’s event highlights ...

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NEW JERSEY - Hypoglycemia, also known as low blood sugar or low blood glucose, occurs when blood glucose levels drop below normal—which is typically below a level of 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). With levels more commonly ‘dipping’ at nighttime, otherwise referred to as nighttime ...

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The Nell, a new luxury apartment and retail community in Dunellen, continues to usher in a fresh brand of modern living with the opening of its amenity-filled clubhouse. Prism Capital Partners’ redevelopment of the former Art Color industrial facility sits at 100 South Washington Avenue, adjacent ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ  – The New Jersey Hospital Association will honor four RWJBarnabas Health executives including Thomas A. Biga, Gary S. Horan, Suzanne Spernal and Diana Candelejo as recipients of the 2023 Best at the Beach Awards, for their dedication, compassion and innovation towards improving the ...

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Do you like technology and solving mysteries? Well look no further this summer! Bear Trap Tech, a cybersecurity program for kids 10 and up will be hosting a virtual summer camp!  Join our summer camp to learn about digital forensics, hacking skills, how to protect yourself against hackers and ...

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Each year, almost 800,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke. Ten to 15 percent of those people are between the ages of 18 and 45, reflecting an increase of more than 40 percent among younger adults. While those numbers alone are enough to cause concern, the American Heart ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - The 35th Annual RWJ University Hospital Foundation Golf Classic at the Metedeconk National Golf Club raised more than $500,000 surpassing previous fundraising records.    Jingoli-DCO Energy served as our exclusive Presenting Sponsor for this year’s Golf Classic. Autoland, ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ –Residents will again have multiple, convenient options for casting their vote in the June 2023 Primary Election. Those options include mailing ballots through the United States Postal Service (USPS); dropping a ballot in any of the 30+ secure drop boxes across the County; ...

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Youth 7-13, who live and go to school in Middlesex County NJ, and meet income eligibility requirements can apply

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EDISON, NJ -  – Hackensack Meridian Health announced today that its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs at Hackensack University Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center are participating in the new Emergency Triage, Treat and Transport (ET3) pilot program.  ET3 is an innovative new ...

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