Press Releases

April 15, 2024

Did you know, that 92% of Americans say it's important to talk to their loved ones about end-of-life wishes, but only 32% have done so? It can be difficult, stressful, and uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be. In celebration of National Healthcare Decisions Day, Hunterdon Health will host a ...

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Ivon Martinez, RN, Intensive Care Unit, received the Daisy Award for Hunterdon Health.  The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the clinical skill and the compassion nurses provide to patients and families every day.  A patient wrote, “Ivon is without question probably ...

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BASKING RIDGE, NJ – On April 10, 2024, Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year’s Spirit Award recipients and the success of its Annual Campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater. During National Volunteer Month, the Y recognized individuals and groups for their selfless ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Greater Somerset County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages adults and organizations ...

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Sometimes, people who spend their adulthood in the same town where they grew up do the same things they’ve always done, with the same people they’ve always known. For Greer Gelman, though, returning to her native Livingston was different. She moved into ParkVue at Livingston in 2017, where she ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ – Greater Somerset County YMCA is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect children from sexual abuse. The Y encourages adults and organizations to ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ – On April 10, 2024, Greater Somerset County YMCA celebrated this year’s Spirit Award recipients and the success of its Annual Campaign at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater. During National Volunteer Month, the Y recognized individuals and groups for their selfless ...

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Emma Darrow, a junior at Westfield High School, is the recipient of the 2024 Optimist Club Thom Hornish Youth Volunteer Award. The award is named in honor of Thom Hornish, a former Westfield High School history teacher, in recognition of his dedication to youth, club service and involvement as a ...

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YWCA Union County proudly announces Anne Evans Estabrook as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in the family justice field. Ms. Estabrook has been a loyal supporter of the YWCA for many years and a champion of causes that benefit children and families.  In addition to ...

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When you were a teenager, did you want to be a rock star, touring live venues and performing to screaming fans?  This July, the 17 students in the House Band of the Somerville SCHOOL OF ROCK will get that chance.  They are planning a live tour of multiple venues across four states, the highlight of ...

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When you were a teenager, did you want to be a rock star, touring live venues and performing to screaming fans?  This July, the 17 students in the House Band of the Somerville SCHOOL OF ROCK will get that chance.  They are planning a live tour of multiple venues across four states, the highlight of ...

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CAMDEN, NJ – LEAP Academy High School is proud to announce an insightful event titled "Navigating Challenges and Expectations in the Workplace," featuring a distinguished Alumni Speaker Panel on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 9:30am at LEAP Academy High School, 130 North Broadway, Camden, NJ. This ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The Valley Hospital has been ranked as one of New Jersey’s top research centers by NJBIZ. The annual list generated by NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, is ranked by the number of individuals at a Center who participate in research. The Valley Hospital’s position was ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ - The East Orange YMCA is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Saturday, April 20, 12-2 p.m. at the Y, 100 N. Arlington Ave., East Orange. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start ...

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The stock market and economy continue to show greater strength than predicted. Back in late August of 2023, John Lui our CIO wrote “As the US economy, corporate profits and inflation trends improve, the S&P 500 will continue to rise, which will force the sell siders to move to the middle of the ...

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M&R Landscaping & Design Inc. was founded by Manny & Rose Carlino, who were both raised in Westfield and their families have roots in Westfield now for over 125 years. M&R Landscaping has always been a family owned and operated business based in Westfield since 1989. M&R ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Join the Eternal Bond evening at Church of the Little Flower for an evening of profound reflection and resilience as Gregory Floyd, acclaimed author of "A Grief Unveiled: One Father's Journey Through the Death of a Child" and "Unforgettable: How Remembering God's Presence in ...

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When you were a teenager, did you want to be a rock star, touring live venues and performing to screaming fans?  This July, the 17 students in the House Band of the Somerville SCHOOL OF ROCK will get that chance.  They are planning a live tour of multiple venues across four states, the highlight of ...

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On April 7, more than 800 volunteers participated in hands-on service projects across Greater MetroWest NJ and helped thousands of others in the process. As the community continues to honor Federation’s historic Centennial year, volunteers young and old, along with New Jersey State Senator Joseph ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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In the pursuit of academic excellence, students often seek various avenues to enhance their learning experiences. One-on-one tutoring stands as a beacon of personalized education, offering tailored guidance and support. Club Z! explores the manifold advantages that one-on-one tutoring brings to ...

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On April 7, more than 800 volunteers participated in hands-on service projects across Greater MetroWest NJ and helped thousands of others in the process. As the community continues to honor Federation’s historic Centennial year, volunteers young and old, along with New Jersey State Senator Joseph ...

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I am a Madison High School alumnus and an inaugural BAFTA Woman Of Her Word scholar. I just made a new film for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. We are part of an awareness campaign now through April 21st, would you be able to write an article about our film to support the Disability Film ...

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On April 7, more than 800 volunteers participated in hands-on service projects across Greater MetroWest NJ and helped thousands of others in the process. As the community continues to honor Federation’s historic Centennial year, volunteers young and old, along with New Jersey State Senator Joseph ...

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M&R Landscaping & Design Inc. was founded by Manny & Rose Carlino, who were both raised in Westfield and their families have roots in Westfield now for over 125 years. M&R Landscaping has always been a family-owned and operated business based in Westfield since 1989. M&R ...

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Aliyah Zaidi of McKinley Elementary School and Zafar Zaidi of Edison Intermediate School in Westfield both secured medals at the New Jersey Regional Finals of the 2024 National Science Bee. Aliyah secured bronze (third place) in the third grade division, and Zafar secured the bronze (third place) ...

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On April 7, more than 800 volunteers participated in hands-on service projects across Greater MetroWest NJ and helped thousands of others in the process. As the community continues to honor Federation’s historic Centennial year, volunteers young and old, along with New Jersey State Senator Joseph ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto has been named a 2024 Top Low-Cost Franchise by Franchise Business Review. "We are excited to be named a top low-cost franchise for the second year in a row," TAPinto Founder and CEO Michael Shapiro said. "At TAPinto, we provide our franchisees with top-of-the-line ...

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