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News from October 2024

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Princeton reports steady growth in endowment for fiscal year ending June 2024

By Mercer Times | Oct 24, 2024

For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, Princeton University's endowment reported a 3.9% investment gain, bringing its total value to $34.1 billion. Over the past decade, the average annual return on the endowment has been 9.2%, with a slightly higher average of 9.9% over the past two decades.

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Princeton researchers close critical loophole in internet encryption system

By Mercer Times | Oct 24, 2024

For several years, a vulnerability in the internet's encryption system posed a significant threat to global security. Researchers from Princeton University have collaborated with industry leaders to address this issue, resulting in a new universal security standard. This standard was adopted by international organizations in August and implemented last month.

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New Jersey announces measures for secure voting process during 2024 general election

By Mercer Times | Oct 24, 2024

Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, and Laurie Doran, Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness (NJOHSP), have outlined measures to ensure a secure 2024 General Election in New Jersey. The state is focusing on transparency and safety with initiatives like the Division of Elections Voter Information project and the Department of Law and Public Safety’s Voter Protection Initiative.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Mercer County in week ending Oct. 19

By Mercer Times | Oct 24, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Mercer County in week ending Oct. 19?

By Mercer Times | Oct 23, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Former NJ state trooper sentenced for assaulting handcuffed woman

By Mercer Times | Oct 23, 2024

The former New Jersey State Police trooper, Nicolas Hogan, was sentenced for assaulting a handcuffed woman in September 2022. The incident occurred in Cumberland County when Hogan punched the victim while holding a metal flashlight. The sentencing took place on September 30, 2024, by Judge Joseph M. Chiarello in New Jersey Superior Court.

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Princeton welcomes five new scholars to Society of Fellows

By Mercer Times | Oct 23, 2024

Princeton University's Society of Fellows in the Liberal Arts has welcomed five new scholars this fall. The society, founded in 1999 through a donation from Lloyd Cotsen and under the leadership of the Humanities Council, aims to foster innovation in scholarship and teaching by bringing together postdoctoral fellows and faculty members. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, it provides scholars with recent Ph.D.s an opportunity to advance their research and teaching over a three-year period.

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New Jersey files lawsuits targeting environmental law violations in overburdened communities

By Mercer Times | Oct 22, 2024

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette have announced the filing of four lawsuits and one settlement to enforce environmental laws in communities deemed overburdened under New Jersey's Environmental Justice Law. These areas are characterized by significant low-income, minority, and/or limited English proficiency populations.

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Officer and civilian identified in fatal Pemberton Township shooting

By Mercer Times | Oct 22, 2024

The Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) has released the identities of those involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on October 19, 2024, in Pemberton Township, New Jersey. The deceased individual has been identified as Marvin Taylor, 57, from Browns Mills, New Jersey.

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How many companies in cities in Mercer County received FDA inspections in Q3?

By Mercer Times | Oct 21, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Mercer County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Princeton center fosters bipartisan dialogue amid election season

By Mercer Times | Oct 21, 2024

Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) has become a platform for fostering dialogue across political divides. Recently, figures from both ends of the political spectrum, including a former deputy chief of staff to Donald Trump and a former chief of staff to Nancy Pelosi, have visited Princeton to share their insights on governance.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Mercer County in week ending Oct. 12?

By Mercer Times | Oct 20, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Mercer County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Attorney General investigates fatal police encounter in Pemberton Township

By Mercer Times | Oct 20, 2024

The Attorney General’s Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) is conducting an investigation into a fatal police-involved shooting that took place on October 19, 2024, in the Browns Mills area of Pemberton Township, New Jersey. The identity of the deceased, an adult male, has not been disclosed. Authorities reported that a firearm was found near the body.

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Which former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By Mercer Times | Oct 20, 2024

These former Mercer Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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Mercer Times area weekly mass times

By Mercer Times | Oct 19, 2024

The following parishes in the Mercer Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Mercer County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Oct. 12

By Mercer Times | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Mercer County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Juvenile Justice Commission celebrates two decades of reform at conference

By Mercer Times | Oct 18, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Juvenile Justice Commission (JJC) marked two decades of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) at the 2024 Youth Justice Conference held on October 10th and 11th. The event, titled "Partners in Progress: Celebrating 20 Years of JDAI and Youth Justice Reform in New Jersey," brought together around 300 participants to discuss youth justice reform.

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New Jersey settles worker misclassification case with delivery firm for $2.7 million

By Mercer Times | Oct 18, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development Commissioner Robert Asaro-Angelo have announced a $2.7 million settlement with Publishers Circulation Fulfillment, Inc. (PCF). The company was found to have misclassified its delivery workers as independent contractors instead of employees.

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Campaign manager sentenced over fraudulent ballot efforts in N.J. governor primary

By Mercer Times | Oct 18, 2024

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, along with the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), has announced the sentencing of a campaign manager from Hunterdon County for attempting to fraudulently place a candidate on the Democratic primary ballot in New Jersey's 2021 gubernatorial race.

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New Jersey reports mixed results in gaming revenue for September

By Mercer Times | Oct 17, 2024

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has released the gaming revenue results for September 2024. The report shows varied performance across different sectors within the state's gaming industry.