Press Releases
By MALIK A. LYONS
October 16, 2025
NEW JERSEY — Local journalism in New Jersey is facing an existential challenge, but a new program from the Foundation for Local News aims to change that. By serving as a fiscal sponsor, the nonprofit is giving independent publishers access to critical grant funding that has traditionally been out ...
Canvassers who don’t seem to know the community they’re trying to persuade or how to pronounce the name of its current MayorAccording to multiple residents, some of these canvassers could not even pronounce the name of the mayor they were endorsing. One reportedly thought Menlo Park was, quite ...
WEEHAWKEN, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours, offering passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours run now through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port ...
“The facts are simple — taxes went up every single year,” Tingle said. “The Mayor can spin it however he wants, but the numbers don’t lie. Edison families are paying more and getting less.”Year-Over-Year Tax HikesUnder Joshi’s administration, Edison’s municipal tax rate has climbed steadily:2021: ...
Millburn, NJ – On Monday, Sept. 15, Opportunity Project’s 17th Annual Golf Classic at the Brooklake Country Club in Florham Park raised over $306,000 –– the highest total in the event’s history. Proceeds help fund New Jersey’s first and only free-standing Clubhouse – a place where people who have ...
Edison, NJ — October 2025 — Independent mayoral candidate David Tingle, a Lieutenant in the Edison Police Department and a Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, is calling attention to what he describes as a pattern of unfinished, over-budget, and mismanaged projects under Mayor Sam ...
Oceanport, N.J.– RWJBarnabas Health cut the ribbon on a major expansion of one of the nation’s oldest and New Jersey’s longest-operating nursing school as part of its continuing commitment to excellence in nursing education and to educating and empowering the next generation of compassionate, ...
As negativity continues to dominate state and local politics, David Tingle, candidate for Mayor of Edison, and The People’s Choice Team are calling for a new era of leadership built on integrity, accountability, and respect.Across Edison, residents are voicing frustration. They are tired of ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ As part of its ongoing commitment to advancing community health and inclusive recreation, RWJBarnabas Health proudly served as the title sponsor of the inaugural Every Kick Counts FootGolf fundraiser, hosted by New Jersey Youth Soccer on Friday, July 11th at Bel-Aire Golf Course ...
New Jersey has long been and remains a national leader in adopting policies to manage catastrophic injury risks to student-athletes.The state has enacted measures to enhance the safety of more than 246,000 competitors at over 500 high schools.Those steps include having in place emergency action ...
New Brunswick, NJ- Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), a part of the Children’s Health network at RWJBarnabas Health, has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2026 in the field of Pediatrics for the fifth year in a row. This prestigious award is presented ...
Edison, NJ — What began as a night to celebrate local teachers and small businesses turned into a revealing moment about who truly controls Edison politics.Independent Mayoral Candidate David Tingle attended the Edison Chamber of Commerce’s 26th Annual Meeting and Awards Reception to honor the ...
West Orange, NJ – Hussein Syed, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for RWJBarnabas Health, was honored by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 53 hospital and health system CISOs and chief privacy officers to know, recognized for his dedication to optimizing health care through ...
West Orange, NJ – RWJBarnabas Health has announced that more than 100,000 patients have now benefited from a program initially launched in 2023 to help tear down barriers to care, reduce hospital readmissions, and improve overall health outcomes. The milestone coincides with the expansion of the ...
Award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Danny DeVito will return as host of the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony on November 21, 2025, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford. NJHOF will celebrate its newest class of Jersey legends just steps ...
Recently, a doorbell camera in Edison caught something you don’t see every day: one of Mayor Sam Joshi’s paid campaign workers struggling to pronounce his name.At first, it’s funny… a small moment of political comedy. But when you think about it, it says a lot about how politics in Edison has gone ...
WHAT:Middlesex County will host two online public auctions in October, featuring a wide range of surplus items including office furniture, equipment, vehicles, buses, and construction materials.Building 216 Auction will offer office equipment, furniture, and miscellaneous items no longer required ...
EDISON, NJ — As families and small businesses struggle with rising costs, Mayor Sam Joshi has focused on courting international investors instead of addressing Edison’s local economic challenges. His privately funded trade mission to India may have produced glossy photos, including some ...
West Orange, N.J– RWJBarnabas Health has been ranked among the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals for 2025–2026 for Pediatric Urology by U.S. News & World Report for the third consecutive year. RWJBarnabas Health provides New Jersey’s largest network of pediatric care and the state’s only ...
As the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team defeated Norfolk State to open the season 3-0 on Saturday, September 13th, five-year-old Serina Patel who is battling Leukemia, was honored as the Shining Knight of The Game. A collaboration between Rutgers Athletics and Official Healthcare provider, ...
Mayor Sam Joshi’s campaign is being powered by a political machine that rewards friends, drains taxpayer money, and shuts residents out of the process. It may be legal, but it is not right.Here is how the cycle works. Political friends and county power players raise big money for campaigns. In ...
West Orange, NJ– John W. Doll, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at RWJBarnabas Health, has been named among Becker’s Hospital Review’s Academic Medical Center COO to Know for 2025. The Becker’s list recognizes chief operating officers who lead academic medical centers and ...
New Brunswick, N.J.– More young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer in all racial and ethnic groups than in years past. While most people think of breast cancer as something that happens later in life, experts stress that younger women also need to be aware of their risks, symptoms, and ...
David Tingle for Mayor and Council candidates continue Oak Tree Tour with a community conversation at Oak Tree Presbyterian ChurchEdison, NJ — Caring for Edison’s seniors and veterans isn’t about politics , it’s about people. On Wednesday, October 23 at 6:00 PM, community members are invited to Oak ...
West Orange, NJ – Mark E. Manigan, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in New Jersey, has been named to New Jersey Business Magazine’s 2025 Awards for Excellence list, powered by the New Jersey Business & Industry ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week 2025 (October 5 to October 11) with a thought-provoking conversation. Freedom to Read: A Panel Discussion on Representation and Censorship will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8 at the North Edison Temporary ...
West Orange, NJ – Bob Taylor, MBA, CMRP, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, RWJBarnabas Health, was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of just 64 health system supply chain leaders around the country who are successfully guiding their organizations through unprecedented supply chain ...
At RWJBarnabas Health, we believe recovery isn’t just possible — it’s real. Two of our own from the Institute for Prevention and Recovery (IFPR), Amy F. and Patrick C., know this firsthand after dealing with their own addiction struggles a decade ago. Today, they’ve come full circle and are helping ...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness, share hope, and highlight the importance of mental health. RWJBarnabas Health's Behavioral Health and Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care are committed to helping communities recognize the signs of emotional distress ...
The American Heart Association and community members in Tri-County, Northern and Central New Jersey will gather for the Greater New Jersey Heart Walk, a family-friendly event featuring Hands-Only CPR education, survivor celebrations and a 5k route. The Greater New Jersey Heart Walk includes three ...