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The Latino Information Network at Rutgers (LIN@R) to produce original research and analysis on social, political and economic issues affecting the Latino community NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Latino Information Network at Rutgers (LIN@R) University today launched a first-of-its-kind Latino-focused research center and digital think-tank. LIN@R will provide original research, analysis and commentary on cultural, social, educational, political and...
HACKENSACK, N.J., Nov. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to Hurricane Sandy, Hackensack University Medical Center has been deploying its Mobile Satellite Emergency Department (MSED) to locations throughout the state. It is now preparing to dispatch a team to operate the MSED unit currently stationed at Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ (Ocean County) in anticipation of a possible nor'easter storm on Wednesday, November 7. An operations and medical team of 10 will be...
NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The PSEG Foundation is making an immediate $50,000 grant to the American Red Cross to assist customers in our New Jersey service territory with temporary shelter, food and other assistance. In addition, the PSEG Foundation will contribute another $50,000 in total to organizations supporting recovery efforts in local New Jersey communities. We will be working with FEMA to identify organizations to benefit from these grants. The PSEG...
HACKENSACK, N.J., Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by Hackensack University Medical Center: WHAT: Hackensack University Medical Center Continues to Respond to Hurricane Sandy - HackensackUMC Mobile Satellite Emergency Vehicles deployed to hospitals in Ocean and Hudson counties WHO: Representatives from HackensackUMC and Ocean Medical Center WHERE: Ocean Medical Center, 425 Jack Martin Boulevard, Brick, NJ WHEN: Thursday, November 1 at 4...
HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hackensack University Medical Center (Hackensack, NJ) is currently receiving 51 patients from its affiliate hospital, Palisades Medical Center. Due to the flood-induced power outage and generator flooding at Palisades, Palisades has decided to completely evacuate the facility. Palisades now has generator power restored, but conditions are too unstable to ensure uninterrupted power in the next 24-48 hours. The National Guard...
PLAINFIELD, Ill., Oct. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- On Thursday October 25th the Bill Jacobs Plainfield dealership will be hosting a local daycare as they come in to have some Halloween fun. Kids will be trick or treating throughout the dealership and have an opportunity to test out their Halloween costumes a little bit early. Bill Jacobs Plainfield is a proud supporter of the Plainfield, IL community and they are all looking forward to having some children in the halls of the...
New Brunswick Parking Authority, located in New Brunswick, NJ is rewarded through the EPAct Gives Back™ Program for taking initiatives in energy conservation. New Brunswick, NJ (PRWEB) October 18, 2012 Through the use of energy efficient technology, New Brunswick Parking Authority has significantly reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions at Peterson Street Deck, Lower Church Street Deck, Morris Street Deck, New Street Deck and Plum Street Deck. Specifically, the lighting...
SECAUCUS, N.J., Oct. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, world-famous tattoo artist Mario Barth rocks out the Meadowlands with "Inked Out New Jersey," an annual convention that brings a unique mix of rock, art, entertainment, and more to New Jersey. The event is one of the world's largest tattoo conventions and takes place October 12-14, at Meadowlands Expo Center in Secaucus, NJ. In addition, on Friday, Oct. 12, the convention will offer free admission to all Fire Fighters,...
The event raised nearly $280,000 in revenue, with net proceeds to benefit the medical center’s Broadening Our Vision, Securing Our Future growth and renewal plan, designed to expand available patient services and upgrade and enhance medical center facilities. Perth Amboy, NJ (PRWEB) October 10, 2012 More than 370 guests, a record number for the event, visited the ‘Circus’ at Raritan Bay Medical Center Foundation’s largest fundraiser the 28th Annual Harbor Lights Ball: Cirque du...
HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hackensack University Medical Center is proud to announce that Fitch Ratings, one of the world's leading global rating agencies, has reaffirmed its revenue bond rating as an "A-," with a "Stable" ranking in its Rating Outlook. "We are extremely proud to receive this positive rating from Fitch, one of the most well-respected ratings agencies," said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer of Hackensack...
