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Peapack Private Bank Appoints Paul F. Diamond as Senior Managing Director and Client Advisor

Peapack Private Bank Appoints Paul F. Diamond as Senior Managing Director and Client Advisor

Paul F. Diamond, CFA, CFP, has been appointed as a Senior Managing Director and Client Advisor at Peapack Private Bank & Trust's wealth division. With a career spanning over 25 years in the financial ...

June 23, 2025Read More →
New Jersey Electricity Costs to Rise Up to 20% as Data Center Growth Drives AI Energy Demand

New Jersey Electricity Costs to Rise Up to 20% as Data Center Growth Drives AI Energy Demand

The anticipated surge in electricity costs for New Jersey residents, with potential increases of up to 20% starting June 1, is largely attributed to the rapid growth of data centers across the country...

June 20, 2025Read More →
Rug Renovating Showcases Century-Old Craftsmanship on National Television

Rug Renovating Showcases Century-Old Craftsmanship on National Television

Rug Renovating recently appeared on the award-winning home improvement show Designing Spaces, demonstrating its specialized restoration techniques to a national audience. This television feature empha...

June 17, 2025Read More →
Chris Zilong Wang Joins as Producer for Nocturnal Collective's 'Hope You've Been Well'

Chris Zilong Wang Joins as Producer for Nocturnal Collective's 'Hope You've Been Well'

Nocturnal Collective has officially welcomed Chris Zilong Wang as the producer for its eagerly anticipated feature film, "Hope You've Been Well." Directed by Bryan Yanbing Lee, the film is scheduled t...

June 16, 2025Read More →
Super Football Conference Launches Dedicated Streaming Network for New Jersey High School Football

Super Football Conference Launches Dedicated Streaming Network for New Jersey High School Football

The Super Football Conference (SFC), recognized as the largest high school football conference in the United States, has teamed up with Accelerate Sports Ventures to launch the SFC Network. This innov...

June 11, 2025Read More →
Peapack Private Bank & Trust Appoints A. Michael Smith as Chief Audit Executive

Peapack Private Bank & Trust Appoints A. Michael Smith as Chief Audit Executive

A. Michael Smith has been appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Audit Executive at Peapack Private Bank & Trust, where he will lead the bank's internal audit function and drive strategic initiativ...

June 5, 2025Read More →
Pediatric Affiliates Expands Services with Addition of Experienced Pediatrician Dr. Miro Ukraincik

Pediatric Affiliates Expands Services with Addition of Experienced Pediatrician Dr. Miro Ukraincik

Pediatric Affiliates will welcome Dr. Miro Ukraincik, a pediatrician known for his compassionate care and strong community relationships, to its medical team in August. This addition represents a sign...

June 4, 2025Read More →
Peapack Private Bank & Trust Appoints Bruce A. Watterson as Senior Managing Director

Peapack Private Bank & Trust Appoints Bruce A. Watterson as Senior Managing Director

Bruce A. Watterson has joined Peapack Private Bank & Trust as a Senior Managing Director and Managing Group Director within the Bank’s Commercial Banking division. His appointment represents a strateg...

June 3, 2025Read More →
Peapack Private Bank Appoints Sonia Lugo to Lead Long Island Commercial Banking Expansion

Peapack Private Bank Appoints Sonia Lugo to Lead Long Island Commercial Banking Expansion

Peapack Private Bank & Trust has appointed Sonia Lugo as a Senior Managing Director to spearhead its commercial banking expansion into Long Island. Lugo brings more than 20 years of financial services...

May 29, 2025Read More →
Nephros to Host Virtual Investor Event Showcasing Water Filtration Strategy

Nephros to Host Virtual Investor Event Showcasing Water Filtration Strategy

Nephros, Inc., a water technology company specializing in high-performance filtration solutions, will host a virtual Analyst and Investor Event on Monday, June 16th, 2025, at 11am Eastern Time. Chief ...

May 28, 2025Read More →
Peapack Private Bank & Trust Appoints Nancy Foran-Pinzon as Senior Managing Director to Drive Commercial Banking Growth

Peapack Private Bank & Trust Appoints Nancy Foran-Pinzon as Senior Managing Director to Drive Commercial Banking Growth

Peapack Private Bank & Trust has appointed Nancy Foran-Pinzon as Senior Managing Director and Group Director in its Commercial Banking division, a strategic move aimed at accelerating the institution'...

May 27, 2025Read More →
Nutley Realtors Launch Hyperlocal Podcast Offering Ground-Level Real Estate Insights

Nutley Realtors Launch Hyperlocal Podcast Offering Ground-Level Real Estate Insights

Two veteran real estate professionals from Nutley have joined forces to create a new podcast that promises to deliver candid insights into the local real estate market and community dynamics. Matthew ...

May 23, 2025Read More →
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Appoints Peter Clemente as Senior Managing Director in Commercial Banking Division

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Appoints Peter Clemente as Senior Managing Director in Commercial Banking Division

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation has announced the appointment of Peter Clemente as a Senior Managing Director and Group Director within its Commercial Banking division. Clemente will be based ...

May 22, 2025Read More →
Peapack Private Bank Appoints Veteran Banker to Lead Long Island Expansion

Peapack Private Bank Appoints Veteran Banker to Lead Long Island Expansion

Peapack Private Bank & Trust has appointed Tim Juliano as a Senior Managing Director in its commercial banking division, specifically focusing on expanding the bank's presence on Long Island. This app...

May 21, 2025Read More →
Schumacher Chevrolet President Honored Among Automotive News' 100 Leading Women

Schumacher Chevrolet President Honored Among Automotive News' 100 Leading Women

Judith Schumacher-Tilton, President of Schumacher Chevrolet Auto Group, has been honored as one of the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. The prestigious recogni...

May 20, 2025Read More →
Digital Maternal Mental Health Programs Gain Insurance Coverage in New Jersey

Digital Maternal Mental Health Programs Gain Insurance Coverage in New Jersey

The expansion of insurance coverage for digital maternal mental health programs in New Jersey represents a significant step toward addressing the widespread need for accessible postpartum depression c...

May 20, 2025Read More →
Harvest Junction Series Explores Generational Trauma Through Supernatural Narrative

Harvest Junction Series Explores Generational Trauma Through Supernatural Narrative

The Harvest Junction series by Mike Romano transforms the small town of Harvest Junction, New Jersey, into a landscape where history refuses to remain dormant, using supernatural phenomena to explore ...

May 13, 2025Read More →
Fashion Designer Qaysean Williams Gains Global Recognition for Handcrafted Prom Gown Recreating Cardi B's Met Gala Look

Fashion Designer Qaysean Williams Gains Global Recognition for Handcrafted Prom Gown Recreating Cardi B's Met Gala Look

Fashion designer Qaysean Williams has captivated global audiences with an extraordinary prom gown that reimagines Cardi B's iconic 2022 Met Gala Versace ensemble. Born with Erb's palsy limiting mobili...

May 2, 2025Read More →
Jazz Legend Andy Bey, Celebrated for Vocal Range and Artistic Courage, Dies at 85

Jazz Legend Andy Bey, Celebrated for Vocal Range and Artistic Courage, Dies at 85

Andy Bey, the Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist and pianist renowned for his remarkable four-octave vocal range, died on April 26 at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. He was 85 years old. Bey's neph...

May 1, 2025Read More →
Adlers Jewelers Hosts Marco Bicego Mother's Day Event with Exclusive Offerings

Adlers Jewelers Hosts Marco Bicego Mother's Day Event with Exclusive Offerings

Westfield, NJ residents and jewelry enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to celebrate Mother's Day with an exclusive event at Adlers Jewelers featuring Marco Bicego's artisanal jewelry collection. On...

April 30, 2025Read More →
Pediatric Affiliates Expands Services with New Jackson Township Medical Facility

Pediatric Affiliates Expands Services with New Jackson Township Medical Facility

Pediatric Affiliates is opening a new medical location in Jackson Township, New Jersey, extending its long-standing tradition of pediatric care. The new facility, situated at 27 S Cooks Bridge Rd, Sui...

April 30, 2025Read More →
Midstate Tree Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Customer Experience in Washington, New Jersey

Midstate Tree Launches Redesigned Website to Enhance Customer Experience in Washington, New Jersey

Midstate Tree, a professional tree care service provider in Washington, New Jersey, has unveiled a redesigned website aimed at delivering a superior online experience for customers. The new platform f...

April 29, 2025Read More →
Law Firm Investigates Potential Engine Defects in General Motors Vehicles

Law Firm Investigates Potential Engine Defects in General Motors Vehicles

Personal injury attorneys at Kantrowitz, Goldhamer & Graifman, P.C. are investigating potential defects in General Motors' 6.2L V9 L87 engines, targeting multiple vehicle models from 2019 to 2024. The...

April 29, 2025Read More →
ATAP Foundation Awards $8,500 in Scholarships to Five Burlington County High School Seniors

ATAP Foundation Awards $8,500 in Scholarships to Five Burlington County High School Seniors

ATAP Foundation honors 5 inspiring seniors with $8,500 in scholarships, celebrating leadership, service, and bright futures at the 2025 Awards Lunch!

April 28, 2025Read More →
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Expands into Long Island Market with New Offices and Strategic Growth Plan

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation Expands into Long Island Market with New Offices and Strategic Growth Plan

Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corporation is advancing its expansion strategy by targeting the Long Island market with new office locations and a focused growth approach. The bank has secured temporary ...

April 24, 2025Read More →
Fox Trail Memory Care to Showcase Specialized Model in Upcoming Television Segment

Fox Trail Memory Care to Showcase Specialized Model in Upcoming Television Segment

Fox Trail Memory Care Living will present its distinctive memory care model in an upcoming television segment on The Balancing Act, offering viewers insight into its approach to supporting individuals...

April 22, 2025Read More →
New Jersey Law Firm Establishes Social Responsibility Scholarship for Future Professionals

New Jersey Law Firm Establishes Social Responsibility Scholarship for Future Professionals

COFFYLAW, LLC, a New Jersey intellectual property law firm, has established a Social Responsibility Scholarship program offering $1,000 awards to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievem...

April 18, 2025Read More →
Peapack Private Bank & Trust Elevates Carlos A. Pacheco to Senior Vice President, Director of Enterprise Client Experience

Peapack Private Bank & Trust Elevates Carlos A. Pacheco to Senior Vice President, Director of Enterprise Client Experience

Peapack Private Bank & Trust has promoted Carlos A. Pacheco to Senior Vice President, Director of Enterprise Client Experience, a strategic role focused on improving client engagement and organization...

April 2, 2025Read More →