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Boingo Wireless CEO Mike Finley named to New York’s ‘Power Players in Aviation’ list

Finley Recognized among Prestigious List of Innovators, Changemakers and Thought Leaders in New York’s Aviation Industry

 

NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #WirelessSimplified — Boingo Wireless, a total connectivity provider of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi and private networks, today announced that its CEO Mike Finley has been named to the amNY, PoliticsNY and Airport Voice 2023 Power Players in Aviation list.

 

The list, researched and published by Schneps Media, recognizes influential government officials and business leaders dedicated to bettering New York metropolitan area airports. Boingo was honored for delivering world-class cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity at major airports including John F. Kennedy (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA) and Newark Liberty International (EWR).

 

For more than 20 years, Boingo’s cellular and Wi-Fi networks have enhanced the passenger experience and improved operations for New York’s transportation hubs, supporting the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Metropolitan Transportation Authority, among others. Boingo specializes in managing all 5G technologies across carrier cellular networks and Wi-Fi to streamline airport operations, enhance network security and reliably connect passengers and airport staff.

 

“Boingo’s converged wireless networks are an important part to New York’s aviation industry. No matter the 5G technology, we can deploy it to efficiently connect a wide range of airport services through one central and neutral provider,” said Boingo CEO Mike Finley.

 

“Our high-performing networks directly contribute to the positive reputation and recognition of New York and New Jersey’s airports. It’s an honor to be featured in this Power Players list and Boingo remains committed to helping our New York partners continually innovate and deliver the best possible airport experience.”

 

Boingo proudly connects people, business and operations at New York’s transit hubs, tunnels, airports, retail locations, office buildings and high-rise developments. At JFK, LGA and EWR, Boingo’s neutral host, converged networks work behind the scenes to reliably power passenger mobile tickets, streaming services, ride share apps and more, as well as create efficiencies with connected airport operations such as baggage tracking, digital signage, mobile concessions and airside maintenance.

 

Most recently, Boingo launched a converged 5G-enabled network featuring Wi-Fi 6, DAS and private LTE at EWR’s brand-new Terminal A. The network infrastructure enables fast, seamless connectivity for passengers and reliable internet for critical airport operations.

 

“Our Power Players in Aviation list was carefully curated to illuminate the innovators and leaders positively impacting New York’s complex and ever-evolving airports. Under Mike Finley’s leadership, Boingo Wireless plays a pivotal role in enhancing the passenger experience with next generation technology,” said Jill Carvajal, managing director of business development at Schneps Media.

 

Boingo also has been recognized for its philanthropic endeavors, such as its support of the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI), which fosters a creative and accessible environment for youth to learn to use science, technology, engineering, and math to tackle complex 21st century challenges.

 

About Boingo Wireless

Boingo Wireless, Inc. simplifies complex wireless challenges to connect people, business and things. Boingo designs, builds and manages converged, neutral host public and private networks at major venues around the world. Boingo’s vast footprint of distributed antenna systems (DAS), Wi-Fi, small cells and macro towers securely powers innovation and connectivity in airports, transit stations, stadiums, military bases, hospitals, commercial properties and enterprises worldwide. Learn more at boingo.com.

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Melody Walker

VP, Marketing Communications

mwalker@boingo.com
(424) 256-7036

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Mercer County Park Commission plans their ‘Come Out and Play’ for an overnight in May at Rosedale Park!

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The campfire will be crackling, children will be laughing and stars will be visible in the night sky during the Mercer County Park Commission’s Come Out and Play Campout scheduled for Saturday, May 20 to Sunday, May 21, weather permitting.

 

Families will be able to spend the night at Rosedale Park and experience the park like never before. The Come Out and Play Campout is designed to provide a unique summer experience. Cost for in-county residents is $25 per person; out-of-county residents, $35 per person.

 

Join us for naturalist-led stargazing and nighttime games. There will also be live music, roasting hot dogs and s’mores by the campfire. Wrap up the event the next morning by enjoying a complimentary breakfast, an early bird-walk or family craft before heading home. Registration opens Monday, May 1.

 

Registration is open to individuals and families with children ages 6 and over. Children under 18 years old will not be permitted to attend without a registered adult. Pets and alcohol are not allowed.

Register on Community Pass at http://register.communitypass.net/mercer

For more information, email natureprograms@mercercounty.org or call (609) 888-3218.

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Forward Air announces new intermodal drayage operations in Linden, NJ, servicing Port Newark

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Forward Air Corporation (NASDAQ: FWRD) (the “Company” or “Forward”) continues to execute a growth strategy that involves organic infrastructure investments, including its ongoing less-than-truckload (LTL) network expansion, as well as acquisitions of complementary businesses. Today, Forward announced that it will expand its intermodal drayage service offering in the New York and New Jersey area with new operations in Linden, NJ.

Forward Intermodal will operate a secure container drop yard in the area, while cohabitating with an existing LTL terminal which is expected to create transloading efficiencies and improve speed for its customers. The intermodal operation is expected to move into a new building in the coming months and create approximately 35 driver and support staff jobs.

 

The Linden operation marks Forward Intermodal’s 30th terminal, signaling the business’ continued investment in the marketplace and its long-standing goal to meet customer needs. Customers can rely on Forward Intermodal’s expertise in servicing major port markets such as Port Newark and gain access to its massive LTL network for expansive shipping options.

 

Tom Schmitt, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer said, “Customer demand continues to drive growth within our intermodal business. Our new facility in Linden will give customers access to all our services to help them win more business. The partnerships we build with our customers and the local communities in North America are an important part of our growth strategy.”

 

About Forward Air Corporation

Forward Air is a leading asset-light provider of transportation services across the United States, Canada and Mexico. We provide expedited less-than-truckload services, including local pick-up and delivery, shipment consolidation/deconsolidation, warehousing, and customs brokerage by utilizing a comprehensive national network of terminals. In addition, we offer final mile services, including delivery of heavy-bulky freight, truckload brokerage services, including dedicated fleet services; and intermodal, first-and last-mile, high-value drayage services, both to and from seaports and railheads, dedicated contract and Container Freight Station warehouse and handling services. We are more than a transportation company. Forward is a single resource for your shipping needs. For more information, visit our website at www.forwardaircorp.com.

 

This press release may contain statements that might be considered as forward-looking statements or predictions of future operations including with respect to the expected growth and future expansion of the Company’s network and footprint and the growth and expansion of its intermodal drayage operations. Such statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on management’s belief or interpretation of information currently available. These statements and assumptions involve certain risks and uncertainties including that the Company is not able to achieve the anticipated benefits and operational synergies with the new Linden terminal. Actual events may also differ from these expectations as a result of the risks identified from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should consider the forward-looking statement contained herein in light of such risks. We assume no duty to update these statements as of any future date.

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Justin Moss – Forward Air

JMoss@forwardair.com
404.362.8933

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Hughes proposes ordinance to lower speed limit on Rosedale Road in Princeton

TRENTON, N.J. – The speed limit along Rosedale Road (County Rt. 604) in the Municipality of Princeton would be lowered from 40 mph and 45 mph to a consistent 35 mph between Province Line Road and Elm Road under an ordinance that Mercer County Exec. Brian M. Hughes recently presented to the Board of County Commissioners.

 

The proposal to amend the speed limit, which was approved by the board on first reading, is one of several traffic-calming measures undertaken by the County.  This approval ties into the Safe-Routes-to-School grant, Princeton received to make Rosedale Road safer for children walking and bicycling to and from Johnson Park Elementary School, Mr. Hughes said.

 

Other improvements designed to enhance pedestrian safety included restriping the Rosedale Road corridor to reduce travel lane widths to 11 feet in order to encourage reduced vehicle speeds; the installation of a mini-roundabout last summer at the intersection of Rosedale Road and the entrances to Johnson Park Elementary School and Greenway Meadows Park in an effort to increase pedestrian safety and decrease congestion during peak school and park operation hours by calming vehicular traffic; and the installation of rectangular rapid flashing beacons at both roundabout approaches on Rosedale Road to increase driver awareness of pedestrian crossings.

 

The ordinance is expected to be considered for adoption at the board’s March 23 meeting.

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Aetrex partners with Pensole Lewis College School of Business & Design to improve next generation of footwear design

Brand donates premium foot scanner to bring 3D data-powered shoe design capabilities to students

 

TEANECK, N.J. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — Aetrex, Inc., a global market leader in foot scanning technology, today announced a partnership with Pensole Lewis College School of Business & Design (PLC), the preeminent footwear design school in the world, to further the school’s mission to help diverse, budding designers break into the world of product creation and improve the industry for the next generation.


In late 2022, Aetrex met with PLC Founder and President D’Wayne Edwards to discuss how Aetrex’s state-of-the-art foot scanning technology uses 3D foot data to help shoe designers create better fitting and functioning footwear. Creating an anatomically correct shoe, a crucial component in the design process, starts with the development of a highly informed last (the solid form around which shoes are molded). Aetrex has used data and learnings from its foot scanners for years to create shoes that fit and perform better, helping wearers reduce injury and increase comfort.

 

After discussing the needs of the college, the benefits of foot scanning and ideas for course integration, the parties entered a partnership where Aetrex donated an Albert 2 Pro, the premier 3D foot scanner in its fleet.

 

“PLC relies on support from brands like Aetrex to make our programming possible and open up opportunities in the industry for our talented students,” said Edwards.

 

“Over the past year, PLC has served around 150 students – tuition-free, without prior educational requirements. We’re thrilled to integrate Aetrex Technology into our curriculum to further our goal of preparing the largest talent pool of progressive creatives to enter the industry and leave it better than we found it.”

 

PLC students started exploring the technology’s capabilities in a course with New Balance. In this program, students utilize the Albert 2 Pro to scan the feet of five different athletes to analyze and categorize shoe styles for better-fitting footwear designs.

 

“We recognize the footwear industry always has room to grow—both in developing better-fitting footwear, and in employing a more diverse and representative population of designers,” said Justin Dyszelski, national accounts manager at Aetrex.

 

“That’s why we’re working with Pensole to make industry-leading design technologies available to the next generation of students so that they can access and learn the innovative tools of the trade and use their passions to help propel our industry forward.”

 

As a technology-led company, Aetrex operates the largest technology team in the industry with AI and computer vision engineers fully involved in product development. Since 2002, Aetrex has placed over 12,000 foot scanners worldwide that have completed more than 50 million unique foot scans. Other Aetrex partners include BOA, Burton, Marathon Sports, Sun & Ski Sports, Rocky Brands, Pikolinos, and more.

 

To learn more about Aetrex’s technology suite, visit www.aetrex.com.

 

About Aetrex

Aetrex, Inc. is widely recognized as a global leader in foot scanning technology, orthotics and comfort and wellness footwear. Aetrex has developed state-of-the-art foot scanning devices, including Albert, Albert 2 Pro and Albert 3DFit (2022 and 2023 CES Innovation Award Honorees), Albert Pressure and iStep, designed to accurately measure feet and determine foot type and pressure points. Since 2002, Aetrex has placed over 12,000 scanners worldwide that have performed more than 50 million unique customer foot scans, currently averaging more than 2.5 million scans a year.

 

The company is renowned for its over-the-counter orthotics – the worlds #1 premium foot orthotic. With fashion, function and quality at the forefront, Aetrex also designs and manufactures stylish, performance footwear. Based in New Jersey, Aetrex is consistently named one of New Jersey’s Top 100 Privately Held Companies and was also included in NJBIZ’s Top 30 Manufacturing Companies. It has remained privately owned by the Schwartz family for three generations. For additional information, visit www.aetrex.com.

 

About Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design

Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design is the pipeline for career education and professional development in the design industry. We are the source for creative vision and progress; bearing the torch to push the culture forward — beyond what’s visible. At Pensole Lewis College, we offer a new path to break into the world of product creation. We prepare the largest talent pool of designers to enter the industry empowering them to make it better for the next generation, leaving our industry better than when we entered it.

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Rajira Hernandez

Matter Communications

978-225-8082

aetrex@matternow.com

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Mercer County to purchase fast chargers for electric vehicles

TRENTON, N.J. – Mercer County will continue adding to the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure with the purchase of four Level 3 EV chargers to be installed at two County facilities, County Executive Brian M. Hughes recently announced.

Photo: An electric vehicle using a Level 2 charger at the Mercer County Administration Building in Trenton.

 

A resolution authorizing a contract with Timothy P. Bryan Electric Company Inc. for the purchase and installation of the ChargePoint Express250 Level 3 EV chargers – two at the Mercer County Administration Building, 640 South Broad St., Trenton, and two at the Mercer County Improvement Authority, 80 Hamilton Ave., Trenton — was approved by the Board of County Commissioners at its March 9 meeting. The contract is for an amount not to exceed $532,410.78.

 

Level 3 chargers – which use direct current and are known as fast chargers — can recharge a plug-in electric vehicle at a rate of 60 to 80 miles of drivable range per 20 minutes of charging time, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).

 

“The installation of these fast chargers is the next step in our efforts to support electric vehicle infrastructure,” Mr. Hughes said, noting that Mercer last year installed dual-port Level 2 charging stations at 11 County facilities.

 

“It also helps continue to raise awareness about the environmental benefits of gasoline alternatives as we further our commitment to increasing sustainable practices throughout the County.”

The NJDEP has awarded Mercer County $75,000 through the It Pay$ to Plug In Grant program and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has awarded Mercer $150,000 through the Clean Energy Electric Vehicle Tourism Grant Program to help offset costs associated with the purchase, installation and maintenance of the Level 3 EV chargers, Mr. Hughes said.

 

The remaining costs will be paid with Sustainability Capital Funds.

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Mercer County Park installs ropes course, zip line for fun adventures

Mercer County Exec. Brian M. Hughes wants Mercer County Park visitors to know that the unusual-looking structure being built across the road from the Festival Grounds is the first leg of construction of a new ropes course and zip line area.

Photo: Park Commission Executive Director Watson, County Executive Hughes and Park Commissioner Jim Schulz view the ropes course being built by Capela Construction Inc.

 

Park users will be able to take an aerial adventure crossing bridges, balancing on ropes, climbing through obstacles, and riding the zip line. The ropes course will offer various levels of difficulty for children and adults alike.

 

“We are constantly looking for ways to attract new users to our park system and stay on the cutting edge of outdoor recreation offerings, so I’m excited that our Mercer County Park Commission under Executive Director Aaron T. Watson, advanced this project,” Mr. Hughes said.

 

“I’m confident it will be well received and be another economic generator in our long list of active recreation amenities. Watch for its opening this summer.”

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Annual Mercer Bike Drive will support Boys & Girls Clubs

Mercer County and the Park Commission will host their third annual Bike Drive on Saturday, April 8, County Exec. Brian M. Hughes announced.

 

The County takes your old bikes — no matter the condition — and gives them to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mercer County Bike Exchange, a volunteer-run organization that repairs donated bikes and sells them at modest prices at its Ewing location at Capitol Plaza, with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs directly. Donations are tax-deductible.

 

“Our first two Bike Drives were a big success,” Mr. Hughes said, “and we’re happy to help promote bike-riding for both transportation and pleasure while helping in the efforts to make low-cost bicycles available to low- and moderate-income families.”

 

To donate a bike, drop it off on Saturday, April 8, between 12 noon and 4 p.m. at one of two locations: Ranger Headquarters at Mercer County Park in West Windsor, or the Historic Hunt House at 197 Blackwell Road in Hopewell Township. The rain date is April 15.

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Herley joins CAES, strengthening position as advanced RF company

ARLINGTON, Va. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — #RF — CAES, a leading provider of mission-critical advanced RF technology, is pleased to announce that Herley has joined CAES, further expanding the company’s footprint in the RF market. The combination positions CAES to deliver even greater capabilities and specialized knowledge across RF, and develop the best solutions for tomorrow’s missions.


Herley delivers high-integrity, small Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) and application specific RF and electronic warfare assemblies, tactical RF products and missile flight instrumentation solutions. With facilities in Woburn, Massachusetts; Whippany, New Jersey; and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the company brings an experienced team, strong customer relationships and new strategic programs to CAES.

 

“Being a partner of choice for our customers and helping to solve their toughest advanced RF problems is our top priority,” said Mike Kahn, president and CEO, CAES. “We’re excited to welcome the Herley team to CAES as they share this focus. Combining our specialized knowledge will only continue to strengthen our work to build strong partnerships, deliver quality products and better serve our industry.”

 

Both CAES and Herley provide solutions for the world’s toughest missions. Herley excels at designing and manufacturing microwave electronic products and solutions for the aerospace and defense industries, aligning with CAES’ leadership and extensive experience in the industry. With the combination, CAES grows its portfolio of solutions with added capabilities in missile flight instrumentation, customized RF solutions for microwave assemblies and tactical radio frequency.

 

“As we start this next chapter with CAES, we’re excited about the alignment of our product offerings and strategic goals,” said Bill Fejes, president Specialist Radio Frequency, Herley. “Together, we look forward to creating new opportunities for both our customers and our employees.”

 

About CAES

CAES is a pioneer of advanced electronics for the most challenging defense and aerospace trusted systems. As a leading provider of advanced RF technology to the United States aerospace and defense industry, CAES delivers high-reliability RF and digital solutions that enable our customers to ensure a safer, more secure planet. On land, at sea and in the air, CAES’ extensive experience in the RF market and enhanced manufacturing capabilities are at the forefront of mission-critical military and aerospace innovation. www.caes.com

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Alaina Monismith

CAES

alaina.monismith@caes.com

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Mercer County Clerk, US Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman to host passport event for Hopewell Valley residents

TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami Covello and her staff, in partnership with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, will be offering passport services at the Pennington Borough Municipal Building in March.

 

Mercer residents interested in renewing or applying for a passport are encouraged to come out and take advantage of this outreach service at 30 North Main St. in Pennington Boro. on Wednesday, March 15 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Passport photos are also available on site.

 

To apply for a United States passport, applicants will need 1) Proof of U.S. Citizenship in the form of a state-certified birth certificate, a U.S. naturalization certificate, or a previous U.S. Passport; and 2) Proof of Identity in the form of a current driver’s license or State-issued identification card. No cash or credit cards will be accepted at this event. A check or money order is required. Appointments are recommended and you may call 609-989-6473 to reserve your spot. 

 

If you are unable to take advantage of the passport event, the County Clerk’s Office processes United States passport applications on a regular basis, Monday through Friday, at the County Clerk’s Office, 209 South Broad St., Trenton.

 

Passport applications are also processed at the Mercer County Connection at the Hamilton Square Shopping Center on Highway 33 and Paxson Avenue. To make an appointment at the Mercer County Connection in Hamilton, call 609-890-9800.

 

For more information regarding our passport services and what to bring when you visit, please visit the Mercer County Clerk’s Passport Services Page. For more information, please call 609-989-6473 or 609-989-6131