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Sujit Singh Recognized for Community

Service at Shri Krishna Temple

OUR BUREAU Singh expressed gratitude for the op-
portunity and said he was inspired
Morganville, NJ
by Dr. Yegnasubramanian’s lifelong
ujit Singh was honored during dedication to both scientific advance-
a recent spiritual gathering at ment and community service.
Sthe Hindu American Temple “Our community work reflects
and Cultural Center (HATCC), also compassion, resilience, and shared
known as the Sri Guruvaayoorappan responsibility,” Singh said. “Sup-
Temple and widely recognized as the porting families and individuals with
Shri Krishna Temple. Established in disabilities is essential to building an
1988, the nonprofit temple serves as a inclusive and caring society.”
spiritual and cultural hub for commu- The program also featured a de-
nities across New Jersey. votional performance by renowned
Singh was recognized for more bhajan singer Anup Jalota, whose
than a decade of community ser- music uplifted attendees.
vice supporting over 600 New Jersey Singh expressed gratitude for
residents with disabilities and their for caregivers. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre the recognition and reaffirmed his
families. His work has focused on A highlight of the evening was and Bell Labs scientist known for commitment to advancing dignity, in-
improving quality of life, advancing receiving blessings from Dharmatma his scholarly contributions and deep clusion, and quality of life for individ-
inclusion, and strengthening support Dr. S. Yegnasubramanian, a former knowledge of the Vedas and Puranas. uals and families across New Jersey.

National Retail Solutions (NRS) and Krasdale Foods

Form Strategic Partnership to Empower Bodegas

NEWARK, NJ ers enhanced operational efficiency, where they are and equip them with ing store-management and check-
improved access to data insights, the tools they need to succeed,” said out systems, including EBT/eWIC
February 18, 2026
and stronger long-term profitability Cynthia Krasne, Chief Sales & Cus- acceptance, e-commerce solutions,
ational Retail Solutions for local merchants. tomer Officer at Krasdale Foods. payroll services, business cash ad-
(NRS) is proud to announce “Bodegas and neighborhood “For our larger supermarkets, we’ve vances, and other merchant services.
Na new strategic partnership grocers are the lifeblood of the com- long offered enterprise-level POS NRS also offers specialized solu-
with Krasdale Foods, marking a sig- munities we serve,” said Elie Y. Katz, systems through an established part- tions such as NRS Petro for gas sta-
nificant milestone in their shared President and CEO of NRS. “Part- ner. tions and convenience stores.
mission to support independently nering with such a respected name But many of our smaller stores For more information,
owned and operated neighborhood like Krasdale enables us to deliver require something different—some- visit www.nrsplus.com.
retailers. even more value to these retailers. thing simple, powerful, and afford-
This collaboration combines By combining our technology with able. Working with NRS allows us to ABOUT KRASDALE FOODS:
NRS’s innovative, data-driven Krasdale’s distribution expertise, we offer exactly that. This partnership rasdale Foods is a 118-year-
point-of-sale (POS) technology ensure independent, family-owned strengthens independent retailers, old, family-owned business
with Krasdale Foods’ century-long stores have the modern tools and streamlines operations, and rein- Kand the premier grocery
strength in grocery distribution to resources they need to compete and forces their role as essential busi- distributor in the New York Metro
serve bodegas and small-format thrive.” nesses within their communities.” area. Headquartered in White Plains,
stores across New York, New Jersey, For over a century, Krasdale N.Y., Krasdale supplies over 3,500
Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massa- Foods has been a pillar of support ABOUT NATIONAL RETAIL independent retailers across eight
chusetts, Rhode Island, and New for independent grocery businesses SOLUTIONS (NRS): states, including trusted banners
Hampshire, and additional growing of all sizes, from small neighborhood ational Retail Solutions such as CTown, Bravo, Aim, Mar-
markets. stores to large-format supermarkets. (NRS), a subsidiary of IDT ket Fresh, Shop Smart, and Stop 1.
Developed over several years, The new partnership introduces NCorporation (NYSE: IDT),
the partnership reflects both com- an affordable technology solution operates the leading point-of-sale Together with its affiliate, Alpha 1
Marketing, Krasdale provides com-
panies’ dedication to protecting specifically designed for bodegas (POS) system and NRS Pay payment prehensive distribution, merchandis-
and growing the independent retail and smaller stores—without altering processing services for thousands ing, and marketing solutions to help
sector. By integrating NRS’s robust Krasdale’s longstanding support for of independent retailers across the multi-generational businesses thrive.
store-management platform with its broader customer base. United States and Canada. NRS
Krasdale’s extensive supply-chain “At Krasdale, our commitment provides small and mid-sized busi- For more information,
capabilities, the collaboration deliv- has always been to meet retailers ness owners with revenue-generat- visit www.krasdalefoods.com.

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