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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday April 28, 2024 ( 308 items )  
"Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance" From CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max on Friday, April 26
NEW YORK, April 17 -- CNN issued the following news: As Beyonce recently became the first Black woman to ever top Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, a larger conversation about what defines country music has exploded into the zeitgeist. Produced by the CNN FlashDocs unit, Call Me Country: Beyonce & Nashville's Renaissance, available to stream in the U.S. on Friday, April 26 on Max, examines this reckoning in the genre, straight from the country music capital of the world. Beyonce's highly an  more
'Adventurous' classical scholar Pietro Pucci dies at 96
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Pietro (Piero) Pucci, an influential classical scholar who spent more than 50 years in the Department of Classics in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) while maintaining a place among leading intellectuals in Europe, died in Paris on April 7. He was 96. Remembered as "one of the last of a generation" of classical philologists, Pucci brought fresh insight to ancient texts, according to colleagues and former student  more
'Not her first rodeo': Beyonce scholar weighs in on 'Cowboy Carter'
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Growing up as a Black girl in Alabama, Riche Richardson said country music and the predominantly white country aesthetic saturated popular culture. But even with few highly visible Black artists, Richardson - who loved Olivia Newton John and the 1980 film "Coal Miner's Daughter" - felt the genre of country influenced her and belonged to her, too. Richardson, professor of Africana studies in the College of Arts and Scie  more
AI apps and robots take home awards at BOOM
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Apps that use artificial intelligence to help with tutoring, labeling medical images and perfecting your form while exercising, websites that address social issues with technology, and a robot that may one day colonize Mars all won awards at the annual Bits On Our Minds (BOOM) student technology showcase. Nearly 120 students presented 44 innovative technology projects to crowds of Cornell students, faculty and staff,   more
ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY & HEALTH SCIENCES: CLINICAL LAB SCIENCES AND CYTOTECHNOLOGY STUDENTS EARN THEIR WHITE COATS, STEP INTO PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: "Always remember, there is a patient on the other side of every lab test." That was the advice provided by Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Cytotechnology Program Director, Jenna LeBlanc '13, as she and Clinical Lab Sciences Program Director and Associate Professor, Michelle Parent, ushered cytotechnology and clinical lab sciences students along their academic journ  more
Albert Williamson-Taylor Named School of Architecture Convocation Speaker
SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The School of Architecture has announced that world-renowned engineer Albert Williamson-Taylor, director and co-founder of international engineering firm AKT II, will address graduates at the 2024 Convocation ceremony on May 11 at 10 a.m. in Hendricks Chapel. Williamson-Taylor grew up in the United Kingdom, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, and built his career in London, initially working for Price & Myers and for Anthony   more
Alfred University Professor Co-Authors Paper on Self-Healing Glass
ALFRED, New York, April 25 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Myungkoo Kang, assistant professor of ceramic engineering in Alfred University's Inamori School of Engineering, has co-authored a paper on self-healing glasses which can repair themselves from damage caused by exposure to gamma radiation. The paper, titled "Self-healing mechanisms for Ge-Sb-S chalcogenide glasses upon gamma irradiation," was published April 17 in Material Research Society (MRS) Bulletin  more
Alfred University: Professor Daisy Wu Leads Panel Discussion at United Nations Headquarters
ALFRED, New York, April 25 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Zhongbei (Daisy) Wu, Clinical Associate Professor of Music and Language at Alfred University, recently delivered a lecture and led a panel discussion at United Nations Headquarters, in New York City. Wu's lecture, "Music of Love and Words of Harmony," marked the 15th UN Chinese Language Day, held April 18. Wu's lecture described how singing songs aids in language acquisition, and her panel, "Chinese: The Languag  more
Alfred University: Wit and Wisdom Winner Explores Female Autism Depicted in 'Stranger Things' Series
ALFRED, New York, April 25 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Ashton Julian, a fourth-year Alfred University student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, delivered their award-winning essay "Stranger Things: Robin Buckley and the Female Autism Phenotype Theory" at the April 18 Bergren forum in Nevins theater. The essay earned top honors in the 2024 Wit and Wisdom Student Award competition sponsored by the Alfred University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Julian double-m  more
Architecture Student Named to Future100 List in Metropolis Magazine
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Linxi (Jenny) Zhang Linxi (Jenny) Zhang '24--a fifth-year bachelor of architecture degree student in the School of Architecture--has been selected for Metropolis magazine's Future100, an elite group of architecture and interior architecture students from the United States and Canada. Launched in 2021, the award recognizes the top 100 graduating students in North America who, as rising leaders, are defining and reim  more
As Empire AI dawns, Cornell lays groundwork for public good
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nutrition in the West is a young discipline - only 100 years old. Artificial intelligence is even newer. Combining the two could create a powerful tool to customize health advice, instead of the current one-size-fits-all approach. "We can harness the power of AI to now personalize nutrition recommendations efficiently to a single person or group of people accounting for their biology, and importantly, we can also cont  more
Bard Professor Craig Anderson Awarded $375,699 Grant From the National Science Foundation
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 25 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Craig Anderson, Wallace Benjamin Flint and L. May Hawver Professor of Chemistry and director of undergraduate research in the Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing at Bard, has been awarded a Research in Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The proposal has been awarded $375,699 in funding, and focuses on examining the effects that ligand architectur  more
Barnard College Bold Stand for the Planet
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * From the College's latest pledge to attain net-zero emissions by 2040 to receiving a STARS gold rating for sustainability efforts, Barnard leads the climate movement by example. * * * This Earth Day (April 22), Barnard recognizes the sustainable work done by students, faculty, and staff culminating in their latest pro-planet achievement: earning a STARS gold rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainabilit  more
Barnard College: Sharing Message From President Shafik to the CU Community
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Barnard College issued the following letter on April 24, 2024: * * * Dear Members of the Barnard Community, President Shafik shared the message below with students, faculty, and staff at Columbia earlier tonight. I want to make sure the Barnard community sees it as well. I reiterate my strong respect for the right to demonstrate, but we must also ensure our community is a safe and welcoming place for all. In support of that principle, I strongly encourage any members of  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Dawsonville
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Dawsonville bookstore on Wednesday, May 1st. The new Barnes & Noble is located in the Dawson Marketplace (136 Marketplace Parkway, Dawsonville, GA 30534) in the space formerly occupied by Tuesday Morning, next to Torrid and near Marshalls and Hobby Lobby. The bookstore will offic  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Dubuque
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Dubuque bookstore on Wednesday, May 1st. The new Barnes & Noble is located in the Asbury Plaza (2531 Northwest Arterial, Dubuque, IA 52002) in the space formerly occupied by Pier 1, next to Famous Footwear, Five Below and Petco. The bookstore will officially open to the public at  more
Baruch College: Professor Theordore Joyce Receives $19,646 Grant From American Talent Initiative
NEW YORK, April 26 -- Baruch College issued the following news: The American Talent Initiative (ATI) has awarded a $19,646 grant to Theodore Joyce, PhD, Professor of Economics at Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business, to support his research project titled "SEEK-ing a Better Future: An Evaluation." This project aims to evaluate the academic outcomes of first-time undergraduates enrolled in The City University of New York's Percy Ellis Sutton Search for Education, Elevation, and Knowledge  more
Baruch Unstoppable: The Podcast
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- Baruch College issued the following news: In efforts to strengthen our collaborative and engaged community, Baruch College has launched The Baruch Unstoppable Podcast -- a dynamic platform where students, faculty, staff, and senior leadership come together to discuss a wide range of topics. Each episode will serve as a melting pot of ideas, with guests sharing their unique experiences and insights and discussing their latest projects. The inaugural episode of Th  more
Binghamton Approves Pharmacy Technician Program Microcredential
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Scott Sasina Binghamton University has approved a new program through the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The Pharmacy Technician Program Microcredential is a 19-week, 420-hour Binghamton University Microcredential (noncredit) that will prepare graduates to start their career confidently in an expanding healthcare field. School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science Dean Kanneboyina Nagaraju   more
Binghamton University: Biomedical Engineering Department Celebrates Research Expo, Other Spring 2024 Successes
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Chris Kocher The spring semester at Binghamton University is nearly over, and Commencement ceremonies in May will celebrate this year's graduates. The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science continued to excel in education and research during the 2023-24 academic year. Research Expo The BME Department organized another successful Resea  more
Binghamton University: Chenango Room Renovation to Include a New Panera Bread Location and Event Space
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Laura Reindl A major renovation project will take place in the space currently occupied by the Chenango Room and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Based on student, faculty and staff feedback, Panera Bread is scheduled to open in fall 2025, with a new second-story addition housing a re-imagined Chenango Room and a dedicated event space including a terrace and outdoor seating. The project is scheduled to begin this summe  more
Binghamton University: New Study Reveals How AI Can Enhance Flexibility, Efficiency for Customer Service Centers
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Anthony Borrelli Whenever you call a customer service contact center, the team on the other end of the line typically has three goals: to reduce their response time, solve your problem and do it within the shortest service time possible. However, resolving your problem might entail a significant time investment, potentially clashing with an overarching business objective to keep service duration to   more
Binghamton University: Three Long-Time Decker Nursing Faculty Members Set to Retire
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrated the careers of nursing faculty members Professor A. Serdar Atav, Associate Professor Mary Muscari and Associate Professor Rosa Darling with a retirement reception April 18 in the Anderson Center President's Reception Room. Atav, Muscari and Darling made deep and enduring contributions at Binghamton Universi  more
Blackstone Credit & Insurance Appoints Dan Leiter as Head of International
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) today announced the appointment of Dan Leiter as Head of International for Blackstone Credit & Insurance (BXCI). In this role, reporting to Gilles Dellaert, Global Head of BXCI, Mr. Leiter will lead the activity and expansion of BXCI in EMEA and APAC. Additionally, Michael Carruthers is appointed as European Head of Private Credit, reporting to Mr. Leiter. Blackstone   more
Blackstone to Acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe to Propel Leading Franchisor's Continued Expansion
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Atlanta, GA and New York, NY -- Blackstone announced today that private equity funds managed by Blackstone ("Blackstone") have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Tropical Smoothie Cafe, a leading franchisor of fast casual restaurants, from Levine Leichtman Capital Partners. This would be the first transaction from Blackstone's most recent vintage of its flagship private  more
Broadridge Securities Lending and Advisor Marketing Solutions Added to Salesforce AppExchange
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. (NYSE: BR) has launched two solutions on the Salesforce AppExchange, a leading enterprise marketplace for partner apps and experts. Broadridge's Securities Based Lending and AdvisorStream Digital Marketing solutions, which empower customers  more
Brooklyn Law School: 2024 Fellows in Health Law & Policy and Family Law & Policy Present Research
BROOKLYN, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The wide-ranging findings of major Law School student research projects in health and family law and policy were presented to the Law School community, friends, and family members on April 19 by this year's Health Law & Policy Fellows (under the direction of Professor Karen Porter, Associate Dean for Academic Success and Student Success, and Executive Director of the Center for Health, Science and Public Pol  more
Brooks School Tech Policy Institute focuses on intersection of national security and tech policy
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: We live in an era in which rapid technological change shifts the global security balance in real time. No one knows that better than Sarah Kreps, director of the Brooks School Tech Policy Institute (BTPI), and John L. Wetherill Professor in the Department of Government in the College of Arts & Sciences. Kreps' sabbatical year has balanced answering calls from the White House about how to think about elections and democ  more
Burmese journalist wins Soros Fellowship for New Americans
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Journalist Kyaw Hsan Hlaing, who exposed the realities of violence perpetrated by the military in his native Myanmar, has been awarded a Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans to support his work toward a Ph.D. in political science at Cornell. Kyaw Hsan is among the 30 immigrants or children of immigrants selected from more than 2,300 applicants for their drive, creativity, intellectual spirit and commitment  more
Campus Planning, Design and Construction Makes Progress on Creating More Accessible and Equitable Campus
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the Office of Campus Planning, Design and Construction (CPDC) has undertaken over a dozen projects spread across campus in support of the initiatives of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) Strategic Plan. Several projects are still underway, with more to come in the 2024-25 academic year. The projects vary greatly in size and scope-from elevator renovations  more
Canon U.S.A. Supports Japan Center Essay Competition at Stony Brook University
MELVILLE, New York, April 24 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Highlighting its commitment to empowering students and supporting education, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, proudly sponsored the 19th Annual Japan Center Essay Competition Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 20th, at Stony Brook University. The essay competition, organized by the Japan Center at Stony Brook, honors students for work that demonstrates their awareness and understanding of the  more
Canon U.S.A., Inc. Hosts First-Ever Recognition Week, Celebrating Employees' Hard Work and Dedication
MELVILLE, New York, April 25 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, recently held its inaugural Recognition Week celebration. This significant event, featuring a range of activities, was designed to honor and celebrate the contributions of the company's employees. Recognition Week is a testament to Canon's commitment to its employees, a way of expressing gratitude for their robust and positive impact on the organization. The fe  more
Canon USA: CBP, Canon Announce Partnership Against Counterfeit Products
MELVILLE, New York, April 24 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon), a leader in digital imaging solutions and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today a new partnership to help prevent counterfeit products from entering the United States. Under this partnership, which is part of CBP's Donations Acceptance Program, Canon will donate 328 verification tools to CBP cargo and mail facilities to aid in authenticating a variety of  more
Carnegie Hall Chief Marketing Officer Sara Villagio '04 Named VPA Convocation Speaker
SYRACUSE, New York, April 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sara Villagio '04, Carnegie Hall's chief marketing officer, will deliver the convocation address to bachelor's and master's degree candidates of Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) during the college's Convocation ceremony on Saturday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome. Sara Villagio Villagio is charged with overseeing all marketing strategy, creative and customer service e  more
Celebrating 'quiet greatness,' Cornell Tech dedicates Feeney Way
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell celebrated the life of Charles F. "Chuck" Feeney '56, founding chairman of The Atlantic Philanthropies, during an event April 19 at Cornell Tech to commemorate the university's most generous donor and officially name the main thoroughfare of the New York City campus in his honor. More than 200 guests attended the event, which recognized Feeney's $8 billion in philanthropy worldwide and nearly $1 billion in giv  more
Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees Statement on the 2024/2025 Enacted NYS Budget
ALBANY, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: "The final 2024/2025 Enacted New York State budget underscores the commitment of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature to ensure New Yorkers continue to have access to high-quality, affordable higher education, as well as their confidence in SUNY's role as the nation's leading statewide public system of higher education. As a result of the significant investments include  more
Chen, Ryan, Wolfner elected to arts and sciences academy
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Professors Peng Chen, Timothy A. Ryan, M.S. '86, Ph.D. '89, and Mariana Wolfner '74 have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced on April 24. They are among 250 new members of the academy, who are being recognized for their excellence and who are invited to uphold its mission of engaging across disciplines and divides. "We honor these artists, scholars, scientists and leaders i  more
Citigroup Announces $2.0 Billion Redemption of 0.981% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Notes Due 2025 and $500.0 Million Redemption of Floating Rate Notes Due 2025
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Citigroup Inc. is announcing the redemption, in whole, constituting $2,000,000,000 of its 0.981% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Notes due 2025 (the "fixed rate / floating rate notes") (ISIN: US172967MX62), and the redemption, in whole, constituting $500,000,000 of its Floating Rate Notes due 2025 (the "floating rate no  more
Citigroup Announces C$56.782 Million Redemption of 5.160% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Subordinated Notes Due 2027
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Citigroup Inc. is announcing the redemption, in whole, constituting C$56,782,000 of its 5.160% Fixed Rate / Floating Rate Subordinated Notes due 2027 (the "notes") (ISIN: CA172967EB37). The redemption date for the notes is May 24, 2024 (the "redemption date"). The cash redemption price for the notes payable on the  more
CNN Promotes Gloria Pazmino to Network Correspondent
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 25 -- CNN issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Gloria Pazmino has been promoted to CNN correspondent based in New York City, the news organization announced today. Expanding from her role as a correspondent for CNN Newsource and CNN's more than 1,000 affiliate partners, she has contributed to the network's reporting on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, the special election in New York's 3rdcongressional district, the historic election of Governor Kathy Hochul, the  more
CNN's Donie O'Sullivan Reports From the Fringe in "MisinfoNation: The Trump Faithful" for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper
NEW YORK, April 23 -- CNN issued the following news: The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a CNN Original, returns with a deep dive into the surge of misinformation happening on Americans' social media feeds, in their churches, and in their homes. "MisinfoNation: The Trump Faithful" with CNN Correspondent Donie O'Sullivan premieres Sunday, April 28 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN. Just over six months out from the next presidential election, a battle for facts, decency, and democracy is playing out far fr  more
Columbia University: Statement From David Greenwald, Claire Shipman, Minouche Shafik, and Angela Olinto
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Columbia University issued the following joint statement on April 26, 2024, by Board of Trustees Co-Chairs David Greenwald and Claire Shipman, President Minouche Shafik and Provost Angela Olinto: * * * Dear fellow members of the Columbia Community, Throughout this very challenging year, we have adhered to a simple goal: to continue our academic mission while keeping campus safe and enforcing our rules fairly. That is the bedrock of every decision we make, and we are writ  more
Community Engagement Awards honor exceptional people, projects
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Collaboration was the theme of the evening at the second annual Community Engagement Awards, held April 16 in the Statler Hotel Ballroom. Hosted by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, the event celebrated excellence in local and global university-community partnerships. "Nearly 80% of this year's graduating seniors have participated in community-engaged learning. This impressive reach takes the dedication of   more
Community event will showcase trans philosophy and scholarship
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On May 1, a public event organized by trans Cornellians will address issues and harms facing the community from a trans perspective. "Dispelling the Trans Specter: A Politics and Philosophy of Solidarity," will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in 132 Goldwin Smith. The event is free and the public is invited. A reception will follow the event, featuring a trans-positive book giveaway from Buffalo Street Books, cookies from   more
Consolidated Edison Sustainability Report Details Clean Energy Progress
NEW YORK, April 25 (TNSres) -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: Con Edison is investing in innovative energy infrastructure to support a transition away from carbon-emitting fossil fuels while maintaining its reliable service and preparing for the accelerating threat of climate change. The company is marking Earth Week with the release of its annual Sustainability Report in which it outlines its strategy for these and o  more
Cornell Bowers CIS to launch minor in artificial intelligence
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Beginning Fall 2024, Cornell undergraduates can minor in artificial intelligence (AI). Offered by the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, the AI minor is intended for any undergraduates who anticipate AI playing a critical role in their academic and professional careers. Students will get a solid foundational understanding of the algorithms and techniques that underlie AI capabilities l  more
Cornell to reinstate standardized test requirements for fall 2026
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell will reinstitute standardized testing requirements for students seeking undergraduate admission for fall 2026 enrollment, based on evidence from a multiyear study conducted by the university's Task Force on Standardized Testing in Admissions. Cornell will remain test-optional for students applying in the upcoming admissions cycle for enrollment in fall 2025, although these applicants are encouraged to submit SA  more
Creating Identity and Building Community Through Writing
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: When students in the College of Arts and Sciences enroll in Associate Professor Patrick Berry's class on writing and rhetoric, they likely think, correctly, that they will learn the foundations of good writing across various genres. However, they may not imagine that Berry's vision for the class involves a less tangible side effect: building community. And that community fostered through the experience of writing and  more
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Meet the 25 Media Leaders and Innovators of the Inaugural AI Journalism Lab Cohort
NEW YORK, April 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: The AI Journalism Lab at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, created in collaboration with Microsoft, is thrilled to introduce its inaugural cohort of 25 journalists, media leaders, academics, and artificial intelligence practitioners. These individuals are finding ways to navigate and harness generative AI in ethical ways that reinforce trust from communities and   more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Opportunities and Challenges Following Approval of Resmetirom for MASH Liver Disease
NEW YORK, April 25 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: Millions of people, and their doctors, have long wished for a pharmacological therapeutic for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), and the FDA's March 14 approval of resmetirom as the first drug to treat it represents a significant milestone. However, unless there are substantial changes in policy and better disease awareness,  more
D'Youville University Features AI Robot Commencement Speaker
BUFFALO, New York, April 26 -- D'Youville College issued the following news: D'Youville University announced their spring 2024 commencement speaker will be an Artificial Intelligence (AI) robot, capping their year-long campaign generating awareness and education around AI. The social humanoid robot, named Sophia, was created by Hanson Robotics, an engineering and robotics company founded in Dallas, Texan in 2007. Over 2,000 students, faculty, staff, family, and friends will witness this unique   more
Debevoise Advises Qatalyst as Financial Advisor to Matterport in Its Sale to CoStar
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Qatalyst Partners as financial advisor to Matterport (NASDAQ: MTTR) in its sale to CoStar Group. For more information, please see the company's press release. Matterport is a spatial data company. CoStar is a provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partners Michael Diz and Aly Love Sim  more
Debevoise Advising Baring Vostok in The Sale of Its Stake in Ozon
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Baring Vostok ("BV") in a complex transaction relating to BV's divestment of its Russian assets, including its stakes in Ozon Holdings PLC, Russia's leading e-commerce platform. The transaction was announced by BV in late 2022 and was further cleared by the Russian Governmental Commission in December 2023 and the Russian President in February 2024. For more information, pl  more
Debevoise Partners Again Named to Cybersecurity Docket's 2024 'Incident Response 50' List
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partners Luke Dembosky, Erez Liebermann and Jim Pastore have again been named to Cybersecurity Docket's "Incident Response 50 List" for 2024. The list recognizes the "50 best data breach response lawyers in the business" and is described by Cybersecurity Docket as the top incident response attorneys and compliance professionals who not only have the right credentials and experience to m  more
Debevoise Successfully Advocates for Summary Judgment on Behalf of Acre Road Public Housing Development
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news on April 26, 2024: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, with co-counsel Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, has successfully won summary judgment at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of current and former residents of the Acre Road public housing development ("Acre Road") in Marrero, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The court vacated the U.S. Depart  more
Decker College Showcases Innovative Research During Binghamton University Research Days Event
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Natalie Blando-George Binghamton University Research Days is an annual, week-long series of events that present research from across the University. Faculty and students from Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences participated in the University's celebration April 15-19, and, for the first time, Decker College held additional programs during the week to highlight the work of its researchers.   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: LoHud - "Mondaire Jones Outraises U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler by 2-to-1 in First Quarter of 2024"
WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Vulnerable New York Republican Mike Lawler is once again having issues keeping up with his Democratic opponent, as DCCC Red to Blue candidate Mondaire Jones more than doubled Lawler's fundraising numbers in the first quarter of 2024. More from LoHud: "In the race for the 17th Congressional District, former Rep. Mondaire Jones showed his fundraising prowess in the first quarter of 2024, r  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One Year Ago Today, Anthony D'Esposito Voted To Cut Veterans' Health Care, Gut Jobs, and Jeopardize Funding For Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, vulnerable New York Republican Anthony D'Esposito passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by D'Esposito would hav  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One Year Ago Today, Brandon Williams Voted To Cut Veterans' Health Care, Gut Jobs, and Jeopardize Funding For Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, vulnerable New York Republican Brandon Williams passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by Williams would have:   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One Year Ago Today, Marc Molinaro Voted To Cut Veterans' Health Care, Gut Jobs, and Jeopardize Funding For Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by Molinaro would have: * G  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One Year Ago Today, Mike Lawler Voted To Cut Veterans' Health Care, Gut Jobs, and Jeopardize Funding For Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, vulnerable New York Republican Mike Lawler passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by Lawler would have: * Gutte  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: One Year Ago Today, Nick LaLota Voted To Cut Veterans' Health Care, Gut Jobs, and Jeopardize Funding For Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: One year ago today, vulnerable New York Republican Nick LaLota passed the Default on America Act, far-right legislation that risked the safety and security of American families, nearly forcing the U.S. to default on its debts. Had House Democrats not saved our country from a catastrophic default, the extreme MAGA Republican wish-list backed by LaLota would have: * Gutte  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: The Island 360 - Merrick Resident Alleges D'Esposito Subsidized $20,000 for Campaign Committee
WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: A new report in The Island 360 revealed that a constituent of New York's Fourth Congressional District filed multiple campaign finance and ethics complaints against vulnerable New York Republican Anthony D'Esposito. The constituent filed three complaints, which were submitted to the Federal Elections Commission and Office of Congressional Ethics, respectively. DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dou  more
DTCC Comments on Industry's Affirmation Progress, With T+1 Implementation One Month Away
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * Today, April 22, 2024, DTCC issued the following statement: The implementation of a T+1 settlement cycle in the U.S. is a little over one month away, and market participants continue to prepare for the May 28, 2024, deadline. As firms consider their implementation approach, many are focusing on the impor  more
During Earth Week, N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $60M for New Green Resiliency Grant Program
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * Grant Program to Fund Green Infrastructure Projects Including Green Roofs, Green Streets and Permeable Pavement Advance Comprehensive Resiliency Plan in Governor Hochul's 2024 State of the State Applications to Go Live May 1 * * * To celebrate Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $60 million is available for the inaugural round of a new Green Resiliency Grant  more
During Earth Week, N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces More Than $5.4M in Smart Growth Grant Awards to Communities in Catskills, Adirondacks
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: * * * Funded Projects Will Support Housing Initiatives, Enhance Cultural Amenities and Recreation Opportunities, and Spur Economic Growth that is Compatible with Environmental Protection Announcement Pairs with Groundbreaking of 80-Car Peekamoose Blue Hole Parking Area Designed to Promote Safe and Sustainable Catskill Visitation * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more t  more
During eclipse birds soared less, hooted more
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Early results from a study of the April 8 total solar eclipse show a more noticeable effect on bird behavior than during the last eclipse. Research led by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology used weather surveillance radar to measure the activity of birds, insects, spiders and bats in the atmosphere before, during and after the moon blocked out the sun, showing an increase in activities normally seen at night. "From the   more
East Carolina University: Barnes Named Keynote Speaker for Spring Commencement Ceremony
GREENVILLE, North Carolina, April 23 -- East Carolina University issued the following news release: Ronnie Barnes, vice president of medical services for the National Football League (NFL) and head athletic trainer for the New York Giants, will be the keynote speaker at East Carolina University's spring commencement ceremony. More than 3,800 students along with their friends and family will gather to celebrate Friday, May 3, at 10 a.m. in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Barnes has been with the Giants   more
Enjoying nature shown to lower inflammation levels
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Plenty of studies link exposure to the natural world and improved mental and physical health, but a new Cornell study connects enjoyment of nature to a specific biological process - inflammation. Led by Anthony Ong, professor in the Department of Psychology and director of the Center for Integrative Developmental Science (CIDS) in the College of Human Ecology, the study showed that more frequent positive contact with n  more
Estee Lauder Companies and Microsoft Increase Collaboration to Power Prestige Beauty With Generative AI
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Microsoft issued the following news release: NEW YORK and REDMOND, Wash. -- The Estee Lauder Companies (ELC) and Microsoft Corp. on Friday announced the creation of an AI Innovation Lab as an expansion of their global strategic relationship. Leveraging cutting-edge generative AI capabilities in Microsoft's Azure OpenAI Service, the companies will work together to develop solutions that further empower ELC's more than 20 prestige beauty brands as they create closer consumer  more
Faculty Available for Interviews on Ukraine Aid
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: If you are in need of an expert for your story ahead of the Senate vote on foreign aid to Ukraine, please review our Syracuse University faculty experts below. If you'd like to schedule an interview with any of them, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu. Tetiana Hranchak, who fled Ukraine after the invasion and is now a visiting assistant teaching professor at Syracu  more
Faculty, Staff Invited to Participate in This Year's 'On My Own Time' Celebration
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The University is pleased to announce its participation in "On My Own Time"--a celebration of local visual arts that highlights the often-unsung artists who create art on their own time. This year is the 51st anniversary of this program, organized by CNY Arts, and faculty and staff are invited to showcase their talents along with other employers and businesses in the region. All eligible artwork submitted will be d  more
Falk College Sport Analytics Students Shine in Nationwide Competitions
SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Rodney Paul, the director of the sport analytics program in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, says two of the key cornerstones of the program are research and competition. "Our students diligently work on research and internal competitions during their classroom activities, various sport analytics clubs and individual research projects," says Paul, a professor in the Department of Sport Management in the  more
Financial Services M&A Specialist Joins Paul, Weiss in London
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, a law firm, issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Benjamin Wilkinson will be joining the firm as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in the Corporate Department, resident in London. Wilkinson advises insurers, financial and professional services firms and other private and public companies across a broad range of complex and cross-border transac  more
Fisher Center at Bard Announces Programming for the Spiegeltent at Bard SummerScape 2024, June 28 - August 17
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 25 -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Fisher Center at Bard, one of the country's leading multidisciplinary producing institutions, today announces SummerScape 2024's Spiegeltent programming, June 28-August 17. The platform for cutting-edge artistry and revelry annually brings summer weekends of dazzling performances, dancing, and drinks to the Hudson River Valley. This year, it returns with a lineup of acclaimed artists curated by Caleb   more
Fordham Law's Annual PIRC Awards Recognize Contributions to Public Service
BRONX, New York, April 24 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Suzi Morales Dean Matthew Diller and alumnus Richard Saenz '10, who has advocated for trangender people and incarcerated individuals with HIV, were honored for their dedication to public service at the 33rd annual Public Interest Resource Center (PIRC) Awards. The awards are held annually at Fordham Law School to recognize members of the Fordham Law community for their contributions to public service.   more
GlobalFoundries Commits to Achieving Net Zero Emissions and Carbon-Neutral Power by 2050
MALTA, New York, April 23 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release: GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) is furthering its commitment to sustainable operations and fighting climate change with the announcement of two new long-term goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 100% carbon-neutral power by 2050. The new 2050 goals are aligned with Paris Agreement goals, and build upon GF's Journey to Zero Carbon pledge in 2021 to reduce  more
Graduate Student Educators Showcase of Work on Disabilities
SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Graduate students and educators enrolled in the School of Education course, Significant Disabilities: Shifts in Paradigms and Practices, will provide a showcase of their work on May 8 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Special Collections Research Center (SCRC), located on the 6th floor of Bird Library. The course was taught by Dr. Julia M. White, a 2023-2024 SCRC Faculty Fellow. Graduate students and educators enrolled in   more
Greenberg Traurig is a Finalist for Legal Media Group's 2024 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is a finalist for six Euromoney Legal Media Group 2024 Women in Business Law Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) awards. The firm is shortlisted for overall "Law Firm of the Year" awards in the Gender Diversity International Firm and Women In Business Law International Firm categories and for "Best Law Firm" awards in Israel, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, fo  more
Greenberg Traurig's Courtney B. Noce, Laura Foote Reiff to Present on Alternative Business Immigration Strategies
NEW YORK, April 26 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Courtney B. Noce and Laura Foote Reiff, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Immigration & Compliance Practice, will lead a webinar titled "Exploring Alternative Business Immigration Strategies: Leveraging TPS, DED, Humanitarian Parole, and Asylum Work Authorizations," May 2 at 9 a.m. During the webinar, Noce and Reiff will explore alternative strategies to hire foreign nationals, focus  more
Greenberg Traurig's David B. Weinstein, Richard J. Valladares Selected as Litigation Counsel of America Fellows
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: David B. Weinstein and Richard J. Valladares, shareholders at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, have been selected as fellows of the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA), an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society limited to less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers, judges, and scholars. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in litig  more
Groundbreaking Path2Papers Initiative Receives $1.5 Million Grant
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Professors Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer and Stephen Yale-Loehr have secured a $1.5 million grant from Crankstart for their groundbreaking initiative, the Path2Papers project. Housed at Cornell Law School, this new nonprofit venture helps DACA recipients in the San Francisco Bay Area pursue work visas and other pathways to legal permanent residency. Cornell DACA recipients can also receive consults through this project. Since i  more
Gruner veltliner white wine could be the toast of Pennsylvania, study suggests
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 22 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: States that are associated with signature varietals of wine can realize an economic benefit -- some examples are regions in California linked with zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and chardonnay, Oregon with pinot noir and the Finger Lakes region of New York with riesling. Now, a new study by Penn State researchers suggests that there is potential for Pennsylvania to join that list. In findings rec  more
Health Department Appoints New Executive Deputy Commissioner of Mental Hygiene
NEW YORK, April 24 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: Dr. H. Jean Wright II has been appointed as the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Executive Deputy Commissioner of the Division of Mental Hygiene. He joins the agency from the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), where he served as Deputy Commissioner. "Mental health is health and to promote a healthier city and achiev  more
Hertog Fellowships in Political Studies Awarded to Two Bard College Students
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 24 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Two Bard College Students, William Helman '25 and Declan Carney '26, have been awarded Hertog Foundation Fellowships in Political Studies for 2024. Helman '25, a joint major in History and Film, and Carney '26, majoring in Global and International studies, will study the theory and practice of politics during six weeks of intensive seminars that will take place this summer in Washington, DC. The sessions   more
Hudson Valley Community College Voted 'Best College' in the Capital Region
TROY, New York, April 26 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: Hudson Valley Community College was voted "Best College" in the Times Union 2024 Best of the Capital Region annual readers' choice poll. This marks the first time that Hudson Valley or any other community college has earned the highest honor in the annual competition. In a poll started over 25 years ago, voters nominate their local favorites in more than 100 different categories. This year, more than  more
Hudson Valley Unveils New Nature Trails and Paved Perimeter Path
TROY, New York, April 24 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * Hosts Earth Day Community Celebration * * * Developed to improve mental health, encourage fitness and wellness, and increase time outdoors, Hudson Valley Community College has established three new walking trails at the north end of campus for student, employee and community use. The project was made possible by a SUNY grant to support mental health and wellness activities on campus. Constru  more
iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment Launch Women's Sports Audio Network - The First-Ever Audio Platform Dedicated to Women's Sports
NEW YORK, April 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: America's #1 audio company iHeartMedia and Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment today announced a new partnership to launch the Women's Sports Audio Network (WSAN), the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports. As a net-new audio platform dedicated to exploring and celebrating women's sports competitions, including athletes' stories on and off the field, WSAN is a free, ad-supported netwo  more
Immunologist receives biomedical research award
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Ashley Nelson, assistant professor of immunology research in the Department of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine, has received a 2023 Hartwell Individual Biomedical Research Award from The Hartwell Foundation. The award provides $100,000 direct cost support per year for three years and designation as a Hartwell Investigator. Nelson's award will support her research into impaired immune responses in children with as  more
Inaugural Empire State University Student Awarded Norman R. McConney Jr. Award
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, April 27 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: A student at Empire State University has been awarded the prestigious Norman R. McConney, Jr. Award. Congratulations to Jo Young, the first student at SUNY Empire to receive this award. The award recognizes students in SUNY's Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) who demonstrate academic merit and perseverance, fulfilling the premise of Norman R. McConney, Jr.'s  more
IVMF Awarded $3.5M Grant From Google to Train Veterans, Military-Connected Spouses on Cybersecurity and AI
SYRACUSE, New York, April 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) received a $3.5 million grant from Google to help train our nation's transitioning service members, veterans and military-connected spouses on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence topics. The funding, part of Google's $75 million AI Opportunity Fund, will provide free access to Google's AI Essentials Course and the Google cybers  more
Jacqueline McDonough Appointed to Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees
TROY, New York, April 24 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Jacqueline McDonough of Troy to the Hudson Valley Community College Board of Trustees. Her term extends through June 2030. McDonough currently serves as the chief of staff to Rensselaer County District Attorney, Mary Pat Donnelly. Previously she was a national field operations manager for the Chicago-based data analytics and market research company I  more
JFK Award recipient merges passions for medicine and public service
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Throughout her years at Cornell, Sarah McMorrow '24 has shown a dedication to serving others, logging hundreds of hours as an emergency medical technician and firefighter with the Varna Volunteer Fire Company (VVFC). And her future plans are just as inspiring. "I want to be a forensic pathologist and battle the disparities prevalent in the medical and criminal justice systems through medical research," said McMorrow, a  more
Klarman Fellow: AI has a lot to learn from "flexible and reliable" human memory
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Memories are more than mental records of events, according to neuroscientist Wenbo Tang; for humans, a sense of self is wrapped up in the memories our brains hold-or let go of. "When a human being loses their memories, it's not just as simple as losing a record of their life. More importantly, I think, we lose a sense of who we are," said Tang, a Klarman Postdoctoral Fellow in neurobiology and behavior in the College o  more
Le Moyne Climbs 21 Spots in Fortune's Part-Time MBA Rankings
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: In its recently released rankings, Fortune Magazine has ranked Le Moyne College as #37 in the publication's national rankings of the best part-time MBA programs for 2024. Housed within the Madden College of Business and Economics, the program rose 21 spots since the last ranking in 2022, and is the top ranked part-time MBA program among upstate New York colleges. There are approximately 1,000 colleges and univer  more
Le Moyne Colleg: Norrell Edwards Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Development Grant
SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: Norrell Edwards, Ph.D., assistant professor of English and the 75th Anniversary Endowed Professor of Humanities, has been awarded a $60,000 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program. The two-year grant represents the maximum award possible under this highly competitive program; in this round of competition, the NEH received n  more
Libraries' End of Semester Services for Spring 2024
SYRACUSE, New York, April 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The following services will be provided by Syracuse University Libraries for the end of the Spring 2024 semester: Extended Hours: From Tuesday, April 30 through Monday, May 6, Bird Library's lower level up to the second floor will stay open 24 hours a day, while the third through fifth floors will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Food for Fines: From Saturday, April 27 through Sunday, May 12, the Libraries is acceptin  more
Library celebrates right to read, April 26
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As part of Cornell's "Freedom of Expression" theme year, Cornell University Library is holding events throughout the day April 26 to promote diversity of thought and expression found in books of all kinds. "The freedom to read is an essential part of a vibrant democracy," said Elaine Westbrooks, the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian. "And it's essential for a research university to have a library that collects a wide  more
Littelfuse to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 25 -- Littelfuse, a circuit protection manufacturer, issued the following statement on April 24, 2024: * * * Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ: LFUS), a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, announced today that it will participate in the following investor conferences: * May 6 - Oppenheimer Virtual Industrial Growth Conference * June 4 - Stifel Cross Sector Insight Conference in Boston * June 5 - Baird  more
MANAGING INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RECOGNIZES MORGAN LEWIS AT 2024 AMERICAS AWARDS
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Morgan Lewis was honored by Managing Intellectual Property at its 2024 Americas Awards as a US Firm of the Year for Patent Disputes in the Northeast Region and as a recipient of the Impact Deal of the Year award. The firm was awarded US Firm of the Year for Patent Disputes in the Northeast Region for our collective strength in the region. The Impact Deal of the Year award was for our representa  more
Manhattan College Model UN Delegation Awarded Distinguished Delegation Award
RIVERDALE, New York, April 27 -- Manhattan College issued the following news: Manhattan College is pleased to announce that its Model UN team was honored with a Distinguished Delegation Award at the 2024 National Model United Nations Conference. Under the guidance of Dr. Pamela Chasek, a Manhattan College Political Science Professor and long-time Model UN mentor, the week-long conference held in midtown Manhattan saw over 2700 participants from over 60 countries. Manhattan College's delegation  more
Manhattan College Signs Articulation Agreement With Rockland Community College
RIVERDALE, New York, April 25 -- Manhattan College issued the following news: Manhattan College announced on April 23, 2024 that it entered into a Principal Articulation Agreement with Rockland Community College (RCC) to enable RCC students to transfer credits seamlessly to Manhattan College (the College). The purpose of the Agreement is to "...establish collaboration between RCC and Manhattan College to promote degree completion and facilitate the transfer process." Students from RCC who satis  more
Marketing investments to advance climate research through new partnership
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Engineering and IPG Mediabrands, the media and marketing solutions division of Interpublic Group, announced a unique partnership on April 18 to leverage marketing investments to accelerate Cornell-led sustainability research. At their second annual Sustainability Forum, IPG Mediabrands unveiled a new Climate Action Accelerator Program to provide their clients and media partners with streamlined access to sustai  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Blood-Based Multi-Omics Guided Detection of a Precancerous Pancreatic Tumor
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new case report published in the peer-reviewed OMICS: A Journal of Integrative Biology describes how longitudinal multi-omics monitoring (LMOM) helped to detect a precancerous pancreatic tumor and led to a successful surgical intervention. Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/omi.2023.0278) to read the article now. The patient had undergone annual blood-based LMOM, in which 14  more
Mastercard Transforms the Fight Against Scams With Latest AI Tech
PURCHASE, New York, April 25 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Now more than ever, scammers are taking advantage of the latest technologies like AI to deceive people. According to the FBI, across the United States people lost $12.5 billion to internet scams in 2023 alone. In the UK, fraudsters were responsible for nearly 1.4 million thefts during the first half of 2023 - the equivalent of one every 12 seconds. To combat the growing threat of scams, Mastercard t  more
Mastercard: Enhancing Fintech Programs, Empowering Innovation
PURCHASE, New York, April 27 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Mastercard is enhancing the Engage program and Fintech Express platform, making it even easier for fintechs and enablers to partner with Mastercard1 to quickly build and deploy solutions globally. Engage now includes new benefits for partners and a self-service portal that enables fintechs to access exclusive resources, increase brand visibility and secure localized support. As for Fintech Express, M  more
Maxwell to Honor Alumni, Celebrate 100th Anniversary at Centennial Celebration in DC
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Five exceptional alumni and a milestone anniversary will be celebrated during an upcoming event in the heart of the nation. The Maxwell School centennial celebration will be held Friday, May 31, at 6 p.m. in the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery. It will mark the school's 100th anniversary as well as honor alumni and friends who have demonstrated a commitment to Maxwell's ideals of engaged citizens  more
MAYER BROWN ADVISES CHUBB ON ACQUISITION OF HEALTHY PAWS
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 24 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: Mayer Brown advised insurance provider Chubb on its acquisition of Healthy Paws, a US-based managing general agent specializing in pet insurance, from Aon PLC. The acquisition will allow Chubb and Healthy Paws to continue a longstanding relationship while enabling Chubb to continue its mission on a larger scale, thereby offering greater value to the pet community. The Mayer Brown team was led by Corporate & Sec  more
Mind, Body, Nature: Senior promotes holistic healing for peers
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Drawing from her personal struggles with anxiety and depression, Joanne Wang '24 has dedicated much of her undergraduate journey to helping peers find wellbeing through the outdoors and physical movement. As a graduating senior, her hope is to leave a legacy at Cornell for current and future students to benefit from her experience with the healing power of the outdoors. Wang is currently working on the proposal of a "M  more
Missing identity options on forms can prompt anger, reduce belonging
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Being asked to provide demographic information in official forms such as job applications - but finding one's own identity group missing from demographic options provided - can signal a low likelihood of belonging in a given setting and trigger anger, according to new Cornell research. "Devaluation by Omission: Limited Identity Options Elicit Anger and Increase Identification," by Sean Fath and Devon Proudfoot, assist  more
Moog Inc. Reports Record Sales and Continued Margin Expansion for Second Quarter 2024
EAST AURORA, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- Moog Inc., a manufacturer and integrator of precision control components and systems, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Moog Inc. (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B), a worldwide designer, manufacturer and systems integrator of high-performance precision motion and fluid controls and controls systems, today reported fiscal second quarter 2024 diluted earnings per share of $1.86 and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $2.19. "The second quar  more
More Than 60 Students Take Part in St. Bonaventure's Challenge 24 Contest
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 24 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: More than 60 students from seven area schools took part in the annual Challenge 24 mathematics contest April 13 at St. Bonaventure University. The contest is hosted each year by the Mathematics Department and is directed by Angela Castle, '08, an adjunct professor at SBU from 2011-2020, and Dr. Christine Uhl, associate professor of Mathematics. The participating schools included: Allegany-Lime  more
Morgan Stanley Names 10 Women and an Ally as Their MAKERS Class of 2024
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management today named 11 outstanding professionals as part of its partnership with MAKERS - an initiative dedicated to celebrating the stories of leaders who are drivers and champions of women's achievements. "At Morgan Stanley, we believe it's important to share and celebrate the stories of our leaders who are committed to advancing   more
Morgan Stanley: Graystone Consulting Named a Quality Leader for Third Straight Year by Coalition Greenwich
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), announced today that it was named by Coalition Greenwich, a leading global provider of strategic benchmarking, analytics, and insights to the financial services industry, as one of three consulting firms to receive the 2023 Greenwich Quality Leader* designation in Overall U.S. Investment Consulti  more
MSU Radio Station Best in Nation for Sports Talk Program
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, April 27 -- Mississippi State University issued the following news: Mississippi State students' dynamic skills are known as "best in the country" after three broadcasters from WMSV--MSU's radio station--won first place in the nation for Best Sports Talk Program at the 2024 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System convention in New York City earlier this semester. Senior communication major Elizabeth Keen of Vicksburg, communication graduate student Tanner Marlar of Corinth   more
N.Y. A.G. James Calls on Congress to Expand Access to IVF and Other Reproductive Health Services
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act, legislation that would guarantee the right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) like in-vitro fertilization (IVF) nationwide. ART has provided thousands of people in diverse situations the opportunity to grow their families, in  more
N.Y. A.G. James Urges U.S. Senate to Confirm Adeel Mangi to Federal Appeals Bench
NEW YORK, April 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on April 20, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 attorneys general today urged the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden's judicial nominee Adeel Mangi to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Mangi has broad support from legal and law enforcement communities and has decades of experience as a litigator, earning him the highest rating for  more
N.Y. A.G. James' Statement on Antisemitic Incidents at Columbia University
NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement on the antisemitic incidents occurring at Columbia University: "The events that have occurred at Columbia University have been deeply concerning and painful for many. The right to protest peacefully is the bedrock of our nation's democracy. However, when peaceful protest devolves into hate and antisemiti  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Queens
NEW YORK, April 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Jesus Alberto Nunez Reyes, who died on April 20, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Queens. At approximately 4:09 a.m. on April 20, NYPD officers responded to 39-21 103rd Street in Queens where they encountered M  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
ALBANY, New York, April 25 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an increase of 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This growth was largely driven  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $20M in New State Funding for Victim Assistance Programs
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * Secured by the Governor and Included in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget, Funding Ensures Continued Availability of Direct Services for Victims and Survivors of Crime Across the State Governor Hochul Directs 10 State Landmarks to be Illuminated Berry, Navy and Violet Tonight and Issues a Proclamation to Mark National Crime Victims' Rights Week, Which Concludes on Saturday, April 2  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces 21 Transformational Projects in 4 North Country Communities as Part of Downtown Revitalization Initiative, N.Y. Forward Programs
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: * * * Projects Announced in Ticonderoga, Cape Vincent, Lyons Falls and Waddington Project Renderings Available Here (https://dos.ny.gov/north-country-driny-forward-renderings) * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a total of 21 transformational projects for the North Country region as part of two economic development programs: the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) a  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for New York State's Largest Solar Carport and Battery Storage System at JFK Airport
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * Parking Lot Canopy with Solar Panels and Accompanying Battery Storage System Will Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Approximately 6,000 Metric Tons Annually The 12-Megawatt Solar Project will Reduce Airport Energy Use at Peak Hours and Support the Port Authority's 2050 Net Zero Goal Across the Agency In Addition to Supplying Power to JFK, Nearby Low-Income Communities will  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces MTA Climate Resilience Roadmap to Safeguard New York's Transit System Against Climate-Related Threats
ALBANY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * Plan Demonstrates Urgency to Strengthen Region's Transportation Network for the Future Outlines Up To $6 Billion In Needs to Make the System More Resilient Over Next Decade See the Full Report Here (https://new.mta.info/document/136871) * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority unveiled its Climate Resilience Roadm  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Nearly $25M in Capital Awards to Support Delivery of Critical Services to New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Additional Nonprofit Infrastructure Capital Investment Program Grants to be Announced on a Rolling Basis Builds on Governor's Previous Investments to Protect and Support Nonprofits, Including Funding for Nonprofit Colleges and Universities and Organizations Supporting Veterans and New Yorkers with Developmental Disabilities * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an initial round of nea  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Nearly $32M in Capital Funding to Non-Profit Arts, Cultural Organizations
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * NYSCA Grants will Support Over 100 Projects in All 10 Regions of New York State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $32 million has been awarded through the New York State Council on the Arts' Capital Projects Fund to support 102 projects in every region of the state. This investment in non-profit arts and cultural organizations across New York supports cruci  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Start of Construction on First Water Infrastructure Project Funded by Environmental Bond Act
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: * * * Town of Lyons Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Will Modernize Operations and Improve Local Water Quality Enhanced Website Launched for Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Photographs of the Lyons Project Available Here (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/TownofLyonsWastewaterFacility.pdf) * * * Governor Kathy Hochul tod  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Steps Forward to Support New York's Clean Energy Industry
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Next Phase of the State's Supply Chain Activities Released in the Form of $200 Million Supportive Manufacturing and Logistics RFP Request for Information Also Announced to Inform Fifth Offshore Wind Solicitation and $300 Million Major Component Supply Chain RFP Steps Support Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Goal to Develop 9,000 Megawatts of Offshore Wind by 2035 * * * Gover  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Awards $10M Through New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * North Country and Western New York Projects Awarded in Round One; Additional Rounds of the Program Will Reach all Regions of New York State in the Coming Years Program Provides a Total of $50 Million Over Five Years to Help Improve Kitchens; Facilitates Preparation of Fresh, Scratch Made Meals for Students Using New York Farm Products Builds on Governor's 2024 State of the State Priorities t  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Awards More Than $2M in Urban Forestry Grants as New York Celebrates Arbor Day
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: * * * Funding Supports Governor's '25 Million Trees by 2033' Planting Goal to Cultivate Greener, Healthier Communities New York State Agencies Deployed to Plant Trees Across the State * * * In celebration of Arbor Day and Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced grants totaling more than $2.4 million are being awarded to 32 urban forestry projects in communities across   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates Biden Administration's $6.1B Investment in Micron to Grow the Semiconductor Industry in the U.S.
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: * * * Announcement Builds on Governor Hochul's Continued Commitment to Establish New York State as a Global Hub for Semiconductor Manufacturing and R&D President Biden Announces Upstate New York as National Workforce Hub Newly Enacted FY 2025 Budget Cements $500 Million in Additional Capital Investment at NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex to Jumpstart $10 Billion Partnership fo  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Majority Leader Schumer Announce Start of Construction for Edwards Vacuum's $319M Semiconductor Supply Chain Facility in Genesee County
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: * * * Global Manufacturer of Dry Pumps Will Strengthen New York's Semiconductor Supply Chain, Create Up to 600 Jobs in the Finger Lakes Region Investment Driven by Domestic Semiconductor Industry Growth Spurred by Federal CHIPS and Science Law and New York's Green CHIPS Program Project Complements "Finger Lakes Forward" - The Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communit  more
N.Y. Labor Dept. Releases Preliminary March 2024 Area Unemployment Rates
ALBANY, New York, April 24 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news on April 23, 2024: The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for March 2024. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To r  more
N.Y. Onion Research and Development Program Advisory Board to Meet April 26, 2024
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Onion Research Development Board gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on April 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm. The public has the right to attend the meeting at any location included herein. All reasonable efforts will be made to ensure the meeting is held in a facility that permits barrier-free physical access. T  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Announcing Technical Conference on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice announcing technical conference (Case No. 23-E-0070) on April 23, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Address Barriers to Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure. NOTICE ANNOUNCING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Department of Public Service staff (Staff) will convene a technical conference, via WebEx, on Friday, May 31, 2024. The meeti  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving National Grid for Authority to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to City of Amsterdam
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-E-0420) on April 22, 2024: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Authority, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 70, to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to the City of Amsterdam with an Original Cost of Over $100,000. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving National Grid for Authority to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to City of Fulton
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-E-0550) on April 22, 2024: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Authority to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to the City of Fulton Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 70. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental Impact Statemen  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving National Grid for Authority to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to City of Niagara Falls
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-E-0471) on April 22, 2024: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Authority, Pursuant to Section 70 of the Public Service Law, to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to the City of Niagara Falls. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving National Grid for Authority to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to City of Oswego
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-E-0626) on April 22, 2024: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid, Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York State Public Service Law, for Authority to Transfer Certain Street Lighting Facilities to the City of Oswego. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Envir  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Compliance Filing Involving Number Three Wind
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving compliance filing (Case No. 16-F-0328) on April 22, 2024: * * * Application of Number Three Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for Construction of a Wind Project Located in Lewis County. ORDER APPROVING COMPLIANCE FILING ATTACHMENT A No. 29, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTIFICATE CONDITION 58 BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Compliance Filing Involving Trelina Solar Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving compliance filing (Case No. 19-F-0366) on April 22, 2024: * * * Application of Trelina Solar Energy Center, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Develop, Construct and Operate a Solar Generating Facility with a Maximum Generating Capability of 80 MW in the Town of Waterloo, Seneca County. ORDER APPROVING COMPLIANCE FILING 66(  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Environmental Management and Construction Plan Involving Empire Offshore Wind
ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving environmental management and construction plan (Case No. 21-T-0366) on April 19, 2024: * * * Application of Empire Offshore Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 17.5 Miles of Transmission Lines from the Boundary of New York State Territorial Waters to a Point of Interconnection in Brooklyn, Kings County. ORDE  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Tariff Amendments Involving N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving tariff amendments (Case No. 22-E-0317; 22-G-0318; 22-E-0319; 22-G-0320) on April 22, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation fo  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Utility Trading on Value of Distributed Energy Resources
ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving utility trading (Case No. 15-E-0751; 15-E-0302) on April 19, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Value of Distributed Energy Resources. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Program. ORDER APPROVING UTILITY TRADING OF RENEWABLE ENERGY CERTIFICATES BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On November 14, 2023, the Joint Utiliti  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Granting Limited Waiver of Tariff Provision Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order granting limited waiver of tariff provision (Case No. 20-E-0380) on April 22, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Electric Service. ORDER GRANTING LIMITED WAIVER OF TARIFF PROVISON BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On December 22, 2023, Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Motion Involving N.Y. Power Authority, Clean Path N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on motion (Case No. 22-T-0558) on April 23, 2024: * * * Application of New York Power Authority and Clean Path New York LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 178 miles of Transmission Lines and Associated Facilities from Delhi, New York, to Queens, New York. RULING ON MOTION and ADOPTING AMENDED PROTECTIVE ORDER ANTHONY BE  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Pembroke Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds
ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-136) on April 19, 2024, entitled "Pembroke Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Funds." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Pembroke Central School District (District) officials properly accounted for and appropriately used extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds. * * * Key Findings District officials did not properly account for all E  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Pembroke Central School District - Investment Program
ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-130) on April 19, 2024, entitled "Pembroke Central School District - Investment Program." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Pembroke Central School District (District) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program. * * * Key Findings District officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. From Jan  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District - Board Oversight
ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-182) on April 19, 2024, entitled "Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District - Board Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained and filed timely. * * * Key Fi  more
N.Y. State Energy Research & Development Authority: Three Agreements Announced for Potential Renewable Energy Development
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on April 24, 2024: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced three agreements for multiple sites for potential renewable energy development in the Southern Tier, Western New York, and Long Island. Under these memorandums of understanding (MOU), NYSERDA's Build-Ready Program will work closely with Ithaca College, City of Niagara Falls,   more
Nationwide Power Outage Data System Initiated by Alfred University's Simmins
ALFRED, New York, April 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: A system that facilitates the sharing of power outage data among utility companies--so that they can better respond to interruptions and restore power--was initiated by John Simmins '84, PhD '90, Alfred University alumnus and executive director of the University's Center for Advanced Ceramic Technology. The Outage Data Initiative Nationwide (ODIN) program is led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the U.  more
NBCU Academy Hosts Fifth Next Level Summit: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential
NEW YORK, April 23 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * The free virtual summit brought together top executives and talent across NBCUniversal and Comcast's portfolio, as well as various external industry leaders, to participate in panels designed to expose students and professionals to a range of topics surrounding subjects of leadership. * * * On April 11, NBCU Academy, a free, award-winning education program for developing new skills and advancing car  more
NBT Bank Donates $35,000 for Hudson Valley Community College's New Workforce Training Center
TROY, New York, April 26 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: On Thursday, April 25, NBT Bank presented a $35,000 donation to Hudson Valley Community College in contribution to the campaign for the Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC). The gift recognition ceremony took place on Hudson Valley's Troy campus and brought together Hudson Valley and NBT leaders, as well as college faculty, staff, students, and guests. ATEC will be a new, state-of-the-art $85 m  more
NEVADA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: Breaking - SAM BROWN BREAKS PROMISE TO NOT "TEAR DOWN OTHER REPUBLICANS," ESCALATES MESSY MAGA SENATE PRIMARY
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 23 -- The Nevada Democratic Party issued the following news release: Breaking new reporting from the New York Times revealed that MAGA extremist Sam Brown is escalating the already messy Nevada Senate primary by going after former Trump Ambassador Jeff Gunter directly during a private fundraising event this week, in yet another desperate attempt to win over the MAGA base. Until now, Brown has refused to answer questions or engage in debates with his GOP primary opponen  more
New animal science facility supports methane reduction, climate resiliency
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Thanks to partnerships with industry, government and New York farmers, Cornell's Department of Animal Science is now home to new, state-of-the-art animal respiration stalls that will enable research on livestock feed, health and climate impacts. The facility is the first of its kind in the U.S. Cornell researchers and administrators celebrated the facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18, alongside partners fr  more
New York Budget Includes Steps Forward on Transmission, Missed Opportunities on Energy Affordability
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: By Savannah Gribbins Today, the New York legislature passed a state budget which included transmission policies that should help the state meet its clean energy goals. National business association Advanced Energy United highlighted how the Renewable Action Through Project Interconnection and Deployment (RAPID) Act could help streamline and improve transmission project siting, via shifting oversight of thos  more
New York City Mayor Adams Doubles Down on Efforts to Reduce Shootings, Homicides by Adding 1,200 New Police Recruits This Year
NEW YORK, April 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 20, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced investments he is making to double down on the decreases in shootings and homicides seen across the five boroughs over the last two years by adding two additional New York City Police Department (NYPD) police academy classes, in July and October, to the upcoming Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget. Each of the two new classes will add 600 new recrui  more
New York City Mayor Adams Releases Executive Budget For Fiscal Year 2025, Making Significant, Sustainable Investments In New Yorkers Following Strong Fiscal Management
NEW YORK, April 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 24, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the City of New York's balanced $111.6 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget. Mayor Adams' budget builds on the administration's actions, since last fall, to stabilize the city's fiscal outlook, and has positioned the city to backfill long-term programs that had only been funded with temporary stimulus funds while making the investments that do  more
New York City Mayor Adams' Statement on Loss of City Hall and Health Department Employee Pedro Frisneda
NEW YORK, April 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on April 20, 2024: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the loss of City Hall and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene employee Pedro Frisneda: "Our hearts are heavy today at the loss of one of our team members, Pedro Frisneda. Pedro had an exuberance and love for this city and was an integral part of the team at both City Hall and at the Department  more
New York City Mayor Adams' Statement on Ongoing Protests at Columbia University
NEW YORK, April 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on April 21, 2024: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement in response to the ongoing protests occurring at Columbia University: "I am horrified and disgusted with the antisemitism being spewed at and around the Columbia University campus -- like the example of a young woman holding a sign with an arrow pointing to Jewish students stating 'Al-Qasam's Next Targets,' or anothe  more
New York City Mayor Adams' Statement on State Budget Agreement Extending Mayoral Accountability for Two More Years
NEW YORK, April 22 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on April 20, 2024: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an extension of mayoral accountability for two more years: "With the inclusion of mayoral accountability in the state budget, our administration has now secured every single one of our legislative priorities in the budget. Every. Single. One. "In the 22 years since ma  more
New York City Mayor Adams, Chief Service Officer Rog Unveil Plan To Boost Service Opportunities And Volunteerism In New York City
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 25, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Chief Service Officer Laura Rog today unveiled the city's plan (https://www.nycservice.org/strategicplan24-25) to increase volunteer and service opportunities by 25 percent across the five boroughs -- helping to build stronger communities, address the loneliness epidemic, and bolster the nonprofit sector's volunteer force. Beginning this year, NYC Se  more
New York City Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Invest Over $22 Million in Cultural Organizations as Administration's Strong Fiscal Management Improves City's Budget Outlook
NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 22, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams today announced that, thanks to strong fiscal management, the city will make multiple investments in New York City's cultural sector by allocating more than $22 million over the next three fiscal years for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) as part of the city's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budge  more
New Yorkers Praise NYC Mayor Adams' FY 2025 Executive Budget for Significant, Sustainable Investments in New Yorkers Following Strong Fiscal Movement
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Following the release of New York City Mayor Eric Adams' Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget, New York's leaders - from across labor, business, advocacy, arts and culture, tech and more - joined in applauding the Adams administration's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Executive Budget (https://www.nyc.gov/site/omb/publications/finplan04-24.page?utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery). Mayor Adam  more
Newmark Arranges 97,606-Square-Foot Lease Renewal at 760 Market in San Francisco
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: Newmark[1] announces that Figma, a product design and development platform, has signed a 97,606-square-foot lease renewal at 760 Market Street in San Francisco, California. Newmark Vice Chairman Mike Brown, Executive Managing Director Roman Adler and Vice Chairman Bill Benton represented the owner, Phelan Building LLC, who tapped Newmark to lease and manage the 298,000-square-foot historic building in 2016. Brittan Hawken,   more
Newmark J-School News Outlets Earn 11 'Excellence' Awards
NEW YORK, April 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: Student-powered news outlets at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY took home 11 awards -- including six first-place honors -- in the Society of Professional Journalists' Mark of Excellence competition. The winning entries were revealed April 20 in Boston at SPJ's annual conference for Region 1, which covers most of the Northeast. First-place winners are eligible f  more
News Corp to Report Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Earnings
NEW YORK, April 24 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: News Corp will release its third quarter Fiscal 2024 results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Chief Financial Officer Susan Panuccio will discuss the results via a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. EDT (Sydney: May 9, at 7:00 a.m. AEST). To listen to the webcast, please register using the following link: https://newsco  more
Niagara University Ostapenko Center Sponsors Youth Action Conference
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 25 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Three hundred students in grades 6-12 from 17 private and public schools across New York state learned more about leadership and becoming change agents at a Youth Action Conference on April 23 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. The event, now in its seventh year, is sponsored by the Niagara University Ostapenko Center for Race, Equity and Mission. The conference, which is planned and organized by the Ostape  more
Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration Honors Four at Annual Awards Dinner
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 27 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Niagara University's Holzschuh College of Business Administration honored four individuals for their extraordinary leadership and commitment to their communities at its annual Business Awards Dinner on April 25 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. The AACSB-accredited college recognized Richard Gold, former M&T Bank president and chief operating officer; Thurman and Patti Thomas and the 34 Group; and alumni J  more
Niagara University's Sports Management Students Get Insiders View of Industry During Annual Summit
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 24 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport and Tourism Management hosted its annual Sport Management Summit April 5-13, 2024. The weeklong conference included a series of engaging discussions, events, keynote speeches, and interactive workshops intended to expose students to the wide range of career opportunities available in the sports industry. "Our summit events give our students an outstanding opport  more
Niagara University: Dr. Derron Hilts Awarded Grant to Explore Student-to-School Counselor Ratios on Student Outcomes
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 25 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Dr. Derron Hilts, assistant professor and school counseling program coordinator at Niagara University, along with his colleague, Dr. Yanhong Liu, associate professor at Syracuse University, received a $5,000 grant from the New York State School Counselor Association to examine the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and student-to-school counselor ratios on student outcomes. Their research aims to illumina  more
Nielsen Releases Its 2024 Annual Marketing Report Surveying Global Marketers on ROI Strategies
NEW YORK, April 27 (TNSres) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, released its sixth global Annual Marketing Report, revealing marketers' priorities and plans to improve ROI in 2024 and beyond. The report, which surveyed nearly 2,000 global marketers, found that marketers continue to view social media, search, online/mobile video, and online/mobile display as the most effec  more
Nine students receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nine students and recent graduates representing Cornell's four contract colleges were selected to receive the 2024 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The award acknowledges outstanding achievements demonstrating excellence in academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service and the arts, or diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. A recognition ceremony for awardees ac  more
Nobel Laureate Ouided Bouchamaoui to Speak at NYU Abu Dhabi's 2024 Commencement
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, April 25 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: Nobel Peace Prize winner Ouided Bouchamaoui will be the keynote speaker during the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 22. Bouchamaoui is a revered leader in international business and peace advocacy. She played a key role as a member of the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet, which was instrumental in the country's democratic transition, and was honored w  more
Notre Dame: School of Architecture's Krusche Wins Prestigious Rome Prize
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, April 27 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news: The American Academy in Rome has awarded Krupali Krusche, an associate professor in the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture, the 2024 Adele Chatfield-Taylor Rome Prize in Historic Preservation and Conservation. Krusche was awarded the fellowship on Thursday (April 25) during the Janet and Arthur Ross Rome Prize Ceremony and Concert held in New York City at Carnegie Hall. "Learning that I had  more
NPR's Anastasia Tsioulcas named U-M's inaugural Knight-Wallace Arts Journalism Fellow
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 25 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: National Public Radio's Anastasia Tsioulcas has been named the inaugural Knight-Wallace Arts Journalism Fellow in a joint effort between the University of Michigan Arts Initiative and the Wallace House Center for Journalists. Tsioulcas is a correspondent on NPR's Culture Desk and classical music critic at The New York Times--the first journalist to hold such a dual role. Her reporting focuses on music at the  more
NPR's David Folkenflik '91 talks 'Freedom of Expression'
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As media correspondent for NPR, David Folkenflik '91 has to respond to breaking news regardless of what else he's doing, and that necessity didn't change just because he was on campus as this year's Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist for the College of Arts and Sciences. But despite managing two major stories he still made it to every stop on a packed schedule that included meetings with faculty, class visits, a   more
NSF Grant Advances Planning for Community College Engineering Pathway Program
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The development of a new pathway program for community college students interested in engineering recently got a boost from a $100,000 National Science Foundation (NSF) planning grant. The pathway program, "Roadmap Into Syracuse Engineering Undergraduate Programs and the Profession" ("RISEUP2"), aims to attract academically talented, low-income students from Central New York who historically have been excluded from   more
NYC Environmental Protection Dept.: To Reduce Flooding Along College Point Boulevard, Underground Storage System is Built to Capture More Than 1 Million Gallons of Water Annually
NEW YORK, April 23 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today joined with the global design and consultancy firm Arcadis to announce the completion of a new underground storage system that will capture 1.26 million gallons of stormwater annually along College Point Boulevard and help to reduce flooding in the area. By easing pressure on the area's sewers the  more
NYC PARKS DEPT. OPENS PUBLIC NATURE PRESERVE ALONG ROCKAWAY WATERFRONT
NEW YORK, April 26 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue yesterday joined New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrion Jr., Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, New York State Assemblymember Khaleel Anderson, New York City Councilmember Selvena Brooks-Powers, Managing Director of L+M Development Partners LLC Sara Levenson, and mem  more
NYS solar work: Good for climate, but are they good jobs?
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: New York state solar construction workers - whose numbers are expected to grow rapidly to meet climate goals - are transient, may not receive benefits and are subject to racial disparities in pay, finds a new report from the ILR School's Climate Jobs Institute (CJI). Released April 26, "Exploring the Conditions of the New York Solar Workforce," funded by the New York State Department of Labor, surveyed more than 260 so  more
NYSDOT To Host Public Meeting In Hornell, Steuben County, Next Week On Proposed Route 36 Project
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: The New York State Department of Transportation today announced that it will host a public information meeting next week on a proposed project along State Route 36 between Broadway in the City of Hornell, and Webb's Crossing Road at the following time and location: * WHEN: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday April 30, 2024 * WHERE: Hornell Senior High School, 134 Seneca Street, Hor  more
NYU Named Nature Index 'Rising Star' as Research Output Climbs
NEW YORK, April 23 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: New York University has been named a Nature Index 2023 Rising Star and is ranked #8 in North America for its growth in research published in the world's leading science journals. The Nature Index 2023 Rising Stars list highlights universities, health systems, nonprofits, and other research organizations that have posted the greatest increases--from 2015 to 2022--in authored or co-authored papers appearing in   more
NYU: Understaffed Nursing Homes in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods More Likely to Overuse Antipsychotics
NEW YORK, April 25 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: Nursing homes in disadvantaged communities are more likely to overmedicate residents with antipsychotics, especially homes that are understaffed, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open. "The neighborhood in which a nursing home is located seems to influence how widely antipsychotics are used, even when they may not be indicated," said Jasmine Travers, assistant professor at NYU Rory Meyers C  more
Nzasi, Shen Named 2025 Senior Class Marshals
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Student Experience Division has announced the selection of Mark Nzasi and Yifan "Ivan" Shen as the 2025 Senior Class Marshals. In this honorable role, Nzasi and Shen will lead their graduating class during Commencement, help to recommend the Commencement speaker, meet with senior University administrators to discuss their student experience and offer insights and suggestions, in addition to representing their cla  more
Oceantic Network: International Partnering Forum Highlighted By Market Advancing Announcements
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 25 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: National energy leaders unveiled several key announcements affecting the growing offshore wind industry at Oceantic Network's International Partnering Forum (IPF). The largest offshore wind conference in the Americas, IPF's third day featured plenary remarks from offshore wind industry leaders as well as government officials including U.  more
On Earth Day 2024, N.Y. A.G. James Celebrates Another Year Fighting for New Yorkers and the Environment
NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: In honor of Earth Day 2024, New York Attorney General Letitia James is celebrating another year of fighting for New Yorkers and the environment by highlighting her office's efforts to protect the environment and public health of our people, places, and planet. "Throughout my career, I have always fought to protect our environment, because this planet belongs to all of us," said Attorney General Jam  more
Orange & Rockland Utilities Customers Made 2023 Another Sunny Year for Solar Energy
PEARL RIVER, New York, April 23 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) customers in 2023 made the company's New York-New Jersey service area a cleaner, healthier place to live and work. Approximately 30 megawatts of customer solar power were added to O&R's electric system in 2023 through the first quarter of 2024. O&R customers now have completed nearly 14,000 installations with the capacity to produce almost 250 megawatts   more
PA DEMS BLASTS WEBSITE EXPOSING MCCORMICK'S LIES, WHICH WAS ADVERTISED ON BANNER PLANE CIRCLING PITTSBURGH
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on April 23, 2024: With today marking the Pennsylvania primary election for U.S. Senate, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is highlighting its website exposing Dave McCormick's record of prioritizing China over American workers, supporting a ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest, and lying about where he lives. The site also highlights the recent New York Times report exposing Davi  more
Paying a price to speak out, dissident writers help preserve freedoms
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Narges Mohammedi, a journalist and women's rights activist, smuggled her Nobel Peace Prize speech out of an Iranian jail so her 15-year-old twins, whom she has not seen for 10 years, could give it for her. Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, a nonprofit whose goal is to raise awareness for the protection of free expression, was at the December 2023 award ceremony in Oslo to witness it. "To contemplate the sacrifice   more
Penn College Excels at Green Grand Prix
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: A dedicated group from Pennsylvania College of Technology posted a strong showing at the 2024 Toyota Green Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York. The contingent - consisting of 10 students from the Penn College Motorsports Association and two faculty members - earned several awards at the recent event, held at the Watkins Glen International race course. The Green Grand Prix is a fuel-effici  more
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: DON'T TRUST DAVE - PENNSYLVANIA LEADERS, STEELWORKERS CALL OUT MCCORMICK'S DISHONEST RECORD ON PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 24 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on April 23, 2024: Today in Pittsburgh, Mayor Ed Gainey and the United Steelworkers continued the Don't Trust Dave Tour by holding a press conference calling out David McCormick's record of prioritizing China over U.S. workers, supporting a ban on abortion with no exceptions for rape or incest, and lying about where he lives. They also reacted to a recent New York Times report exposing David McCor  more
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - MCCORMICK'S CLAIM TO BE A FARMER FOLLOWS HIM AROUND IN NEW MOBILE BILLBOARD
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 26 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the statement on April 25, 2024: * * * Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is launching a mobile billboard that will follow David McCormick's campaign events across the Commonwealth, highlighting breaking reporting from New York Times that exposed McCormick for lying about his upbringing -- from pretending to be a farmer to lying about how he had "started with nothing." * * * Pennsylvania Democratic Party spo  more
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: NEW - MOBILE BILLBOARD HIGHLIGHTING MCCORMICK'S DISHONESTY TO FOLLOW HIM AROUND CAMPAIGN EVENTS
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Today, the Pennsylvania Democratic Party is launching a mobile billboard that will follow David McCormick's campaign events across the Commonwealth, ensuring Pennsylvania voters know about David McCormick's record of dishonesty. The billboard will remind Pennsylvanians that McCormick prioritized the Chinese government over American workers, supports a ban on abortion with no exc  more
People, not design features, make a robot social
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: It takes a village to nurture social robots. Researchers who develop social robots - ones that people interact with - focus too much on design features and not enough on sociological factors, like human-to-human interactions, the contexts where they happen and cultural norms involving robots, according to an award-winning paper from Cornell and Indiana University scholars who specialize in human-robot interaction. "  more
Physicist Marina Artuso Named Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
SYRACUSE, New York, April 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: College of Arts and Sciences Professor Marina Artuso (Department of Physics) has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). She was elected by the AAAS Council for extraordinary achievements in her field and her efforts on behalf of the advancement of science. The fellows will be honored at a ceremony later this year in D.C. Marina Artuso Artuso joins a prestigious list o  more
Pigs, mussels and 3D printing keep Lake Source Cooling flowing
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Mark Tarazi '24 crunched over the gravel at Ithaca's East Shore Park marina with the new stack of 3D-printed shackle-alignment tabs. Out in Cayuga Lake, 250 feet down, there was an octagonal 4-ton screen aimed at keeping animal life and debris out of an intake pipe that feeds Cornell's Lake Source Cooling (LSC) system. Its two metal loops had to be hooked to chains so it could be pulled out of the depths and set down   more
Pillsbury Advises MediaCo Holding in Acquisition of Estrella Media's Program Networks, Content, Digital Operations
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Communications partner Scott Flick advised MediaCo Holding Inc. in its recent acquisition of Spanish-language media company Estrella Media's program networks, content and digital operations. The Estrella Media brands joining MediaCo include the EstrellaTV network and its influential linear and digital video content business, and Estrella Media's expansive digital channels, includi  more
Pillsbury Represents Immersion in a New Equity, Refinancing Transaction With Barnes & Noble Education
NEW YORK, April 25 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Corporate partner Jim Masetti advised Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), a premier licensing company focused on the invention, acceleration, and scaling of innovative haptic technologies, in entering into a definitive agreement with Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) (BNED), one of the largest contract operators of physical and virtual bookstores for college and univers  more
Pillsbury: Investment Funds Team Advises AlleyCorp on First Private Investment Fund
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury's Investment Funds team advised long-time client AlleyCorp, a family office-turned investment advisor, in the formation of its first venture capital fund closing, with total commitments of more than $250 million. AlleyCorp, which was recently featured in Fortune, had originally been the family office of serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan, who co-founded many well-known companies including MongoDB, Gilt Groupe  more
Pratt Institute: Getting Ready for the Rising Tide
BROOKLYN, New York, April 24 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: The Rockaways, a coastal community in Queens, New York City, stands on the front lines of climate change. As tides rise, underserved and geographically vulnerable communities like those in The Rockaways are at particular risk, facing disparities in access to aid and resources during flood events. In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy in 2012, recovery support reached The Rockaways, one of the most severely impacted areas   more
Prestigious Department of Energy Program Selects UB Geology Student Studying Plants' Response to Drought
BUFFALO, New York, April 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Fiona Ellsworth, a PhD candidate at the University at Buffalo, has been selected by the Department of Energy to conduct research at a national laboratory on how drought changes the amount and type of carbon plants send to the soil. Ellsworth is one of just 86 graduate students from across the U.S. chosen for the DOE's Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) pro  more
Professor Qinru Qiu Named Distinguished Professor
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Electrical engineering and computer science (EECS) Professor Qinru Qiu has been named a distinguished professor by the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Qiu previously received the Associated for Computing Machinery (ACM) SIGDA Distinguished Service Award and the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award. She has also been a distinguished member of ACM since 2022 and was recognized as a fellow   more
Professor Receives Fulbright Award to Teach and Research in Slovakia
SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Writing and rhetoric professor Amy Murphy has been awarded a Fulbright to research and teach in Slovakia. The photo is of Murphy during a trip to Slovakia in 2023. She traveled there in search of ancestral information about her great-grandfather. Genealogy websites like Ancestry.com are a popular way for individuals to trace and preserve their family histories. Before this information was widely accessible via the w  more
PUBLIC HEALTH STUDENTS SUPPORT ASTHMA PROGRAM AT ALBANY'S GIFFEN ELEMENTARY
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: The culmination of a six-week program aimed at educating third through fifth graders about asthma at Albany's Giffen Elementary School is happening Thursday, April 25 at 1:30 pm. The pilot program connected public health students from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with elementary school students at Giffen weekly to implement the American Lung Association's Open A  more
Qorvo Announces Date of 2024 Investor Day
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, April 25 -- Qorvo, a provider of advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks and defense radar and communications, issued the following news on April 24, 2024: Qorvo(R) (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced it will hold an Investor Day on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in New York City from approximately 8:30 a.m. ET to approximately 11:30 a.m. ET. A live audio webcast and related presentation materials wi  more
Raymond James Adds to Growing Private Capital Advisory Business Hiring Four Senior Bankers
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 25 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James is expanding its Private Capital Advisory Investment Banking practice through the hiring of four senior bankers. Joining the team are Managing Directors Callie Kourniotis, Guy Hume, Michael Henningsen as well as Director Ash Rajah. Kourniotis is based in New York and Hume, Henningsen and Rajah are based in London. "Building on the robust growth of our business year over year, the addit  more
Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur Oliver Fernandez '08 to Be the ECS Convocation Keynote Speaker
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Oliver Fernandez '08 graduated with a civil engineering degree and played for the Syracuse University football team. He now lives in Washington D.C. with his wife, Leah, and their two children. Fernandez owns McKenzie, a construction company that has successfully completed over $100 million worth of projects. Fernandez will be the keynote speaker at the College of Engineering and Computer Science's 2024 Convocation   more
Renowned Economist Raj Chetty to Give Alfred University Commencement Address
ALFRED, New York, April 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: World-renowned economist Nadarajan "Raj" Chetty, whose research focuses on designing effective government policies which address social and economic disparities, will deliver the keynote address for Alfred University's 2024 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 11. Commencement begins at 10 a.m. in the Galanis Family Area, McLane Center. Chetty is the William A. Ackman Professor of Public Economics at Harvard U  more
Resilient Waters Fund Wins the 2024 Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing and Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University today announced that the Resilient Waters Fund team was named the winner of the 14th annual Kellogg-Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investing Challenge. The global competition inspires graduate students to address critical social and environmental is  more
RIT and UR Partner to Create Accelerated Graduate Degree Pathways for Education and Counseling Students
ROCHESTER, New York, April 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Liberal Arts and University of Rochester's Warner School of Education have established new 3+2 and 4+1 admissions agreements, providing RIT undergraduate students with expedited pathways to launch their careers in teaching, higher education, or counseling. These agreements streamline the process for eligible students to earn both their bachelor's a  more
RIT President David Munson Announces Plans to Step Down in 2025
ROCHESTER, New York, April 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: RIT President David Munson will retire in 2025 after leading the university for eight years and capping an illustrious 40-plus-year career in higher education. His last day in office will be June 30, 2025. Munson announced his intentions to retire to the Rochester Institute of Technology community April 23 after informing the Board of Trustees and RIT leadership organizations. "Over the next   more
Roberts Wesleyan College: Bowman Symposium 2024 Focused on Education Early Childhood Educators Benefited From Free Training on April 25-26
ROCHESTER, New York, April 27 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Roberts Wesleyan University's Teacher Education Department hosted the Bowman Teacher Education Symposium, providing educators with free professional development. This year's symposium focused on building teachers' knowledge regarding evidence-based literacy instruction for the youngest learners through LETRS for Early Childhood Educators professional learning. The event was held on Thursday and Friday, April   more
Roberts Wesleyan University's 2024 Commencement Set for May 11
ROCHESTER, New York, April 23 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Roberts Wesleyan University will celebrate commencement on Saturday, May 11, awarding 471 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to the 2024 graduating class. Six students from Roberts Wesleyan's Bridge to Earning, Learning and Living (BELL) program, an inclusive postsecondary certificate program for students age 18-26 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will also walk the stage during the t  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Ahndraya Parlato Named a Fellow of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
ROCHESTER, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation has awarded Senior Lecturer Ahndraya Parlato a 2024 Guggenheim Fellowship. According to the foundation, this year's fellowships were granted to a "distinguished and diverse group of culture-creators working across 52 disciplines." Parlato, who has taught photography in RIT's College of Art and Design for 13 years, is one of 188 recipients   more
Ropes & Gray Advises Underwriters in $308M Loar Holdings IPO
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 25 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented the underwriters in Loar Holdings Inc.'s IPO of 11 million shares worth an estimated $308 million. The pricing of the offering was announced in a April 24 press release. The shares will be offered on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol LOAR. Loar Holdings is a diversified manufacturer and supplier of niche aerospace and defense components that are essential for tod  more
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Provides Update on Land Claim
AKWESASNE, New York, April 27 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is one step closer to resolving the on-going New York state land claim. Following a special board meeting held on April 15th, St. Lawrence County legislators have formally endorsed a Memorandum of Understanding that includes settlement terms applicable to the County. The Tribe expresses its genuine satisfaction that both St. Lawrence  more
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Supports Haudenosaunee National's Olympic Dream With $50k Donation
AKWESASNE, New York, April 25 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) has pledged $50,000 to the Haudenosaunee Nationals Development Group, Inc. toward their dream of achieving Olympic success. The last time lacrosse was featured as an Olympic sport was in 1908 at the London Summer Olympics. During this time, only men's teams participated, as lacrosse was not as well-known internationally. Chie  more
Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe: Notification of Public Comment Period for the Purchase of Land
AKWESASNE, New York, April 25 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe adopted the Land Acquisition and Sales Policy and Program (the "Policy") in TCR 2009-71 to provide a greater level of transparency when the Tribe acquires land. In accordance with Section II.F of the Policy, the Tribe is providing the Community with notice of the proposed acquisition of 2.25 acres and an existing warehouse from Jeffr  more
SBU Honors Three Faculty Members With Awards of Excellence
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 27 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Three St. Bonaventure University faculty members were presented with awards of excellence at the university's annual Staff & Faculty Excellence Awards celebration on Thursday, April 25. Dr. Jose Manuel Medrano, assistant professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultural Studies, received the Junior Faculty Award; Dr. James Pientka, professor of Physics and department chair,  more
SBU's Franciscan Institute Appoints Research Fellow for Poor Clare Studies
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 24 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: The Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University has announced the appointment of Michael Shane Harless as its 2024-2025 Research Fellow. Harless is completing his doctoral studies in Art History at Rice University in Houston. He will graduate in May with a dissertation focused on Poor Clare spirituality, "Veiled Epiphanies: Encountering the Body of Christ within the Art and Arch  more
Scholastic to Publish Pokemon Books for Young Children in New 'Monpoke' Expression
NEW YORK, April 24 (TNSres) -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, has announced a new line of Pokemon books based on the monpoke brand expression recently debuted by the globally popular entertainment franchise. Launched in Spring 2024, the monpoke book titles from Scholastic include a line of picture books and board books for children ages two to five, f  more
Semyon Shtulberg Joins Chartis as Partner in Strategic Transformation
NEW YORK, April 24 -- Chartis issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Chartis, a comprehensive healthcare advisory firm, today announced that Semyon "Sem" Shtulberg has joined the firm as a Partner in Strategic Transformation. Shtulberg brings more than 17 years of management consulting and healthcare industry experience, achieving demonstrable results in business model transformation, stakeholder alignment, and care delivery innovation. "We are thrilled to welcome Sem to our tea  more
Siena College Research Institute: NYers Say Trump Manhattan Trial is 'Legitimate,' 54-30%, Including More Than 3/4 of Dems and Plurality of Inds
LOUDONVILLE, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * 2/3 of Reps Call it 'Witch Hunt' * * * * Hochul Worst Ever Favorability & Job Approval Ratings, as Both Drop a Little * Strong Majorities Support Safeguarding IVF Access, Enhancing LGBTQ Protections, Requiring HS Athletes to Compete with Same Sex as Assigned at Birth; Majority Opposes National 15-Week Abortion Ban; Divided on Banning TikTok, Providing Reparations to Descend  more
Solving the riddle of sphingolipids in coronary artery disease
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have uncovered a way to unleash in blood vessels the protective effects of a type of fat-related molecule known as a sphingolipid, suggesting a promising new strategy for the treatment of coronary artery disease. In the study, published March 8 in Circulation Research, the researchers showed that boosting levels of a sphingolipid called S1P in artery-lining endothelial cells slows   more
SOURCE Announces Award Opportunities for 2024-25
SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The SOURCE (Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement) announces a new grant and changes to existing student award programs, effective for the 2024-25 academic year. "Based on feedback from students and faculty, the new award and changes to existing awards will make SOURCE funding more flexible for an even broader population of students," says Kate Hanson, director of the SOURCE. The new SOU  more
Spelman College Wins Goldman Sachs' Fourth-Annual Market Madness Competition and $1 Million Grant
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Goldman Sachs held its fourth-annual Market Madness competition, the culmination of Goldman Sachs' HBCU Possibilities Program, with Spelman College taking home first place and a $1 million grant for the third time in four years. Finalists from Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Howard University and Spelman Coll  more
Squire Patton Boggs Signs Campaign for Greener Arbitrations' Green Pledge
NEW YORK, April 23 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has announced that it has signed the Campaign for Greener Arbitrations' Green Pledge, an initiative aiming to reduce the environmental impact of international arbitrations. By signing up to the Green Pledge, the firm's International Dispute Resolution Practice has committed to minimizing its environmental impact by looking for opportunities to reduce energy consumption and waste. Measures incl  more
St. Bonaventure Student Takes First Place in Undergraduate Poster Presentation
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, April 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: St. Bonaventure University sophomore Iesh Gurjal, a biochemistry major from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, won first place among 19 undergraduate student poster presenters at the American Society for Plant Biology Northeast Section Meeting, held April 20-21 at Cornell University. Gurjal was one of five SBU students who attended the meeting accompanied by Dr. Xiaoning Zhang, professor of Biology and d  more
Stanford's Laura Carstensen '78 to Deliver 2024 Commencement Address
ROCHESTER, New York, April 19 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: Alumna Laura Carstensen '78, a Stanford University research psychologist and internationally renowned expert on aging and the effects on well-being of extended lifetimes, will deliver the 2024 address at the University Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 17. The 174th ceremony will be held in Fauver Stadium at the Brian F. Prince Athletic Complex on the River Campus and will mark the conferral of academic d  more
Statement From Albany Mayor Sheehan on Enacted FY 2024-25 New York State Budget
ALBANY, New York, April 26 -- Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan issued the following statement on April 25, 2024: * * * "The recently-enacted FY 2024-25 New York State Budget makes it clear our partners in State government are listening to our communities and making critical investments for our residents. "As President of the New York Conference of Mayors, I am proud this is a State Budget that provides an additional $50 million in unrestricted state aid for cities, villages, and towns - the first i  more
Stony Brook University Hospital Names Eleanor Lollo as Its 2024 Volunteer of the Year
STONY BROOK, New York, April 24 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Hospital has awarded Eleanor Lollo from Stony Brook as its 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Since 2015, Eleanor has contributed more than 700 hours of service to patients and their families, exemplifying the spirit of compassion and selflessness that defines the hospital volunteer program. Eleanor first joined the volunteer team to assist with patien  more
Stony Brook University Hospital Recognized at 2024 United Nations Climate Conference for Commitment to Decarbonize Health Care Sector, Make Facilities Resilient to Climate Change
STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has once again been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), HHS shared that SBUH was one of more than 130 organization  more
Student group adapts toys, devices for kids with disabilities
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Due to an extremely rare chromosomal abnormality, 17-year-old Noah Cervantes has compromised mobility, vision and hearing that make it difficult to maneuver in his environment, including using traditional toys and devices that might bring him a sense of independence and joy. In 2021, Noah's mother, Danielle Jackson of Ithaca, found adapted toys online, where the toys' buttons had been replaced with larger external swit  more
Student startups pitch innovations in Silicon Valley
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Student teams from eLab, Cornell's student startup accelerator, and Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute Runway Startup Program at Cornell Tech pitched their innovative ideas at San Francisco's Autodesk Gallery on March 28. The event brought together Cornell Silicon Valley, eLab, Runway Startups, Entrepreneurship at Cornell and the Student Agencies Foundation to highlight innovation throughout the Cornell community. Corn  more
Student Veteran Organization Hosts Gatsby-Themed Gala for Annual Awards Banquet
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Members of Syracuse University's military-connected community pose for a group photo with Otto before the 2024 SVO Ball & Awards Banquet. Syracuse University's military-connected community came together for an evening of celebration during the annual Student Veterans Organization (SVO) Ball & Awards Banquet. The formal event, held each year during the Spring semester, acknowledges the accomplishments within the vete  more
Summer Session Spotlight: Dr. Chip Gagnon on "Making Sense of World Politics"
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Seeking a way to better understand international events? Consider enrolling in the three-week summer course GOVT 1817 Making Sense of World Politics. Taught online by Dr. Chip Gagnon from June 24-July 12, this three-credit class will examine ways to think critically about global politics and develop informed ways of discussing them. The course is open to undergraduates and adults though Summer Session and high school st  more
Sun Chemical to Introduce Sustainable Cosmetics Solutions at New York Suppliers' Day 2024
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 23 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news release: Sun Chemical will present a range of innovative effect pigments, natural colorants, and ingredients for the cosmetics and personal care industries at New York Suppliers' Day 2024 under the theme of "Beauty is colorful. We are the color experts." During the show, Sun Chemical will feature three shades with distinct two-tone effects of its recently launched INTENZA(R) Hana line, a new gene  more
SUNY's University at Albany: 3-Minute Thesis Winner Weber's Journey From Student to CEO
ALBANY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker Alexis Weber has earned many titles during her time at UAlbany. The fifth-year PhD student from Jacksonville, Fla., recently added 3-Minute Thesis winner to her list of accolades, which also includes being selected for the 2024 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence and earning one of the two $25,000 prizes for her presentation at the SUNY Startup Summe  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Network CEO Shares Management Secrets - Lunch and a Lot of Talking
ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: Early last year, Kristin Dolan '88 became chief executive officer of AMC Networks, the New York-based entertainment company where she started her career as an intern more than 30 years ago. Last week, Dolan returned to campus as the featured speaker at UAlbany's seventh annual Massry Lecture, conducted at the newly named Massry School of Business. During the lecture -- which took th  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Noteworthy - Research Grants, Awards and Publications
ALBANY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention. * Carl J. Bon Tempo, associate professor in the Department of History, won an Organization of American Historians/Japanese Association of American Studies Japan Residencies Fellowship for 2024. As part of the two-week fellowship, Bon Te  more
SUNY-Geneseo: Bio Major Had a 'Great Day' at International Conference
GENESEO, New York, April 26 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Jakob Pericak '24, a senior biology major from Buffalo, NY, credits the experience of presenting at GREAT Day with his success presenting at an international conference, the World Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology (COPHy), which was held in Athens, Greece, in March. Pericak, who works part-time at Erie Retina Research (ERR)-- a company that studies diseases of the eye and alter  more
SUNY-Geneseo: First-Year Students Earn Top Honors in Business Pitch Competition
GENESEO, New York, April 27 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Geneseo's VanArsdale Business Pitch competition earlier this month awarded the grand prize of $2,500 to Pod God Productions, helmed by Jackie Conti '27, a communication major from Endicott, NY, and Emily Whalen '27, a mathematics and adolescence education major from Tonawanda, NY. Hosts of Yap City Central, a podcast on creating relatable content for college students, the pair pitched a n  more
SUNY-Geneseo: Fulbright Award Winner Will Teach in Honduras
GENESEO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Torianna Robleto '24, a childhood with special education major, has won a 2024-25 Fulbright US Student award to Honduras. Robleto, who uses they/them pronouns, will spend the year as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) in either San Pedro Sula or the capital city of Tegucigalpa. They become Geneseo's 53rd Fulbright awardee and the second to Honduras (in addition to Elizabeth Fras  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: On the Horizon - A Robot to Assist ALS Patients
STONY BROOK, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Interdisciplinary research team using AI, engineering, and knowledge of disease complications to create "CART" * * * The debilitating disease of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) leads to loss of mobility and an inability for patients to complete even basic tasks like lifting their arms, eating, or moving their hands. This brings great stress to pat  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: Port Jefferson Is Now Officially Seawolves Country
STONY BROOK, New York, April 26 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: On April 24, at the Port Jefferson Board of Trustees Regular Board Meeting, Stony Brook University President Maurie McInnis and members of the university's leadership team were presented with a proclamation by Port Jefferson Mayor Lauren Sheprow declaring Port Jefferson as "Seawolves Country." In addition to President McInnis, the other university leaders in attendanc  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: Professor Ellen Pikitch Named 2024 NYSMEA Research Award Winner
STONY BROOK, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Ellen Pikitch, PhD, Endowed Professor of Ocean Conservation Science in the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University, has received the 2024 Hugo and Anita Freudenthal Research Award for her significant contributions to furthering scientists' understanding of the marine environment. Presented by the New York State Marine Educa  more
SUNY: Governor Hochul Announces Key Initiatives to Support Students and Increase Access to Higher Education in FY 2025 Enacted Budget
ALBANY, New York, April 23 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced major investments and initiatives to increase access to higher education in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget. The Budget takes key steps to expand access to financial aid and invest in State University of New York and City University of New York campuses. "When my dad got his college degree, our family's life was changed forever. I want every New Y  more
Tea ice cream scoops Freedom of Expression competition
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: An ice cream inspired by the conversations that flow every day, around the world, over simple cups of tea won Cornell's annual ice cream competition. Brewing CommuniTea, an Earl Grey tea ice cream with caramel swirls and buttery shortbread pieces, won out over two other ice cream flavors in a vote on the Ithaca and Geneva campuses April 10-15. Nearly 4,000 students, staff, faculty and alumni sampled the student-develop  more
Ten inducted into Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Eight Cornell doctoral candidates and two postdocs have been inducted into the Cornell chapter of the Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society. The Bouchet Society recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promotes diversity and excellence in doctoral education and the professoriate. Its network of scholars exemplifies academic and personal excellence, character, service and advocacy especially for those   more
The College of Saint Rose Will Celebrate Final Graduation Ceremony, Marking 100 Years Since First Graduation Ceremony in 1924
ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- The College of St. Rose issued the following news: The College of Saint Rose will celebrate its 2024 Commencement ceremony on May 11. The ceremony will occur at 10 a.m. at the MVP Arena in Albany, where 1,736 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates of advanced study will be conferred. This will be the College's final commencement ceremony, marking 100 years since the College's first graduation ceremony in 1924. More than 5,000 graduates and their famili  more
The Inclusive Excellence Podcast: "Wherever I Go, I Want It to Matter That I Was There" with Cal Walker
ITHACA, New York, April 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the season finale of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel are joined by Cal Walker, a retiree of Cornell and longstanding citizen of Ithaca for nearly 50 years. Walker shares his journey from Civil Rights-era Alabama to New York, arriving in Ithaca in 1977 and wasting no time to make a difference in the community. "When I came here, I immediately looked for ways to get involved," Walke  more
The New York Times Reporter Hannah Dreier Honored With John Bartlow Martin Award From Medill
EVANSTON, Illinois, April 26 -- Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism issued the following news: Hannah Dreier, investigative reporter at The New York Times, is the recipient of the 2024 John Bartlow Martin Award for Public Interest Magazine Journalism from Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications. She is honored for "The Kids on the Night Shift," an investigation published in The New York Times in September 2023. Dreier's  more
The Prison Parley: How Binghamton Brought Debate to the Incarcerated
BINGHAMTON, New York, April 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Ethan Knox Joe Schatz usually teaches students on Binghamton University's campus how to compete in speech and debate tournaments -- a role that has led his team to victory at the Cross-Examination Debate Association (CEDA) Nationals tournament. Recently, though, his pupils at York Correctional Facility have been behind bars rather than desks. "Debate gives people the tools to express themselves to audiences   more
Thomas M. Keck Named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow
SYRACUSE, New York, April 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Thomas M. Keck, professor of political science and Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics, has been named a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow. Keck was included among a diverse class recognized by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation as "culture-creators." "This is a highly prestigious recognition and an honor earned from Professor Thomas Keck's research and long engagement on critical issues of de  more
Three Hudson Valley Students Named to Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team
TROY, New York, April 25 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: Hudson Valley Community College students Erica Backstrom, Zinnia Cintron and Mina Shamloo were recently named to the Phi Theta Kappa All-New York Academic Team. Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) is the largest honor society in higher education, and the college's Alpha Xi Sigma chapter is one of the most active in the SUNY system. Members of the All-New York Academic Team are recognized for outstanding academic a  more
Through service, students deepen Cornell's ties to community
ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Beyond Cornell's main campus, thousands of students can be found serving others in the Ithaca area, from tutoring in schools to assisting in animal shelters to language translation and interpretation. The Einhorn Center for Community Engagement helps Cornellians make a positive impact both locally and globally - through learning courses, research and student programs. To celebrate National Volunteer Week, a few students  more
Tracking a protein's fleeting shape changes
ITHACA, New York, April 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a powerful new technique to generate "movies" of changing protein structures at speeds of up to 50 frames per second. Senior author Simon Scheuring, the Distinguished Professor of Anesthesiology Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, and colleagues developed the new approach to gain a better understanding of how biological molecules change structurally over time. Alt  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on CBS News 24/7's Streaming Network
NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 22, 2024, with Lilia Luciano and Ben Tracy of CBS News 24/7's Streaming Network: * * * Lilia Luciano: Classes were held virtually today at Columbia University because of the safety concerns over the protests against the Israeli war in Gaza. Ben Tracy: Students and demonstrators have flooded areas on and around campus for a sixth straight day in protest of Israel's operations in Gaza.   more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On CBS News New York's Streaming Network
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 25, 2024, with Mary Calvi and Chris Wragge of CBS News New York's streaming network: * * * Mary Calvi: Mayor Eric Adams released his $111.6 billion executive budget proposal for fiscal year 2025. The budget restores funding to several agencies, including public safety and education. Chris Wragge: Joining us now live to discuss is Mayor Eric Adams himself. Mr. Mayor, welcome. Thanks so  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on CNN's 'The Lead With Jake Tapper'
NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 22, 2024, with CNN's The Lead With Jake Tapper: * * * Jake Tapper: Internationally today, while many pro-Palestinian protests or anti-Israel protests have been peaceful across several U.S. colleges, others without question have become hateful and threatening. Over the weekend at Yale University, a Jewish student journalist documenting a campus rally says a protester assaulted her, jab  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On FOX5's 'Good Day New York'
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 25, 2024, with Curt Menefee and Rosanna Scotto of FOX5's Good Day New York: * * * Curt Menefee: All right, as we get this morning started for New Yorkers, there's a lot of good news. Many of the planned city budget cuts are now being reversed. Rosanna Scotto: So that's the word from Mayor Adams, who's been crunching the numbers now that Albany finally passed a spending plan. Joining u  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On NY1's 'Mornings On 1'
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 25, 2024, with Pat Kiernan of NY1's Mornings On 1: * * * Pat Kiernan: Mayor Adams with me now to talk more about this. Good morning Mr. Mayor. Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. How are you? Good to see you. Kiernan: I am well. I felt like you got a glimmer of enthusiasm from the City Council Speaker in that statement yesterday. Are you optimistic that there's some common ground to be b  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On PIX11's 'Morning News'
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 25, 2024, with Hazel Sanchez and Dan Mannarino of PIX11's Morning News: * * * Hazel Sanchez: Negotiations will get underway for the mayor's revised city budget, which restores funding to the police and fire departments, as well as schools. Dan Mannarino: There is one glaring omission from the $111.6 billion budget, and that's funding for New York Public Libraries. The mayor, Eric Adam  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On WABC 7's 'Eyewitness News At 5:00'
NEW YORK, April 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 24, 2024, with Bill Ritter of WABC 7's Eyewitness News At 5:00: * * * Bill Ritter: We're now going to dig deeper into some of the top issues facing the biggest city in the country, New York City, including the budget crisis and the ongoing protests on university campuses. Joining us now, the 110th mayor of the City of New York, Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, thank you for joining me and Sandra  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Calls In For A Live Interview On 1010 WINS' 'Morning Drive'
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 25, 2024, with Susan Richard of 1010 WINS' Morning Drive: * * * Susan Richard: His honor joining us live this morning on 1010 Wins to talk about this and more, thank you so much for being here. Mayor Eric Adams: Susan, it's always great speaking with you, good morning to you. Richard: Good morning. Brooklyn Councilman Justin Brannan who heads the City Council Finance Committee tellin  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Calls In For Live Interview On SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126's 'Keepin' It Real With Rev. Al Sharpton'
NEW YORK, April 26 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 25, 2024, of SiriusXM Urban View Channel 126's Keepin' It Real With Rev. Al Sharpton: * * * Reverend Al Sharpton: Reverend Al Sharpton, and we're back, 1-877-532-5797. Many times we get calls on the show from around the country about Blacks that achieve great positions and what are they doing. We have an opportunity today to get one of the highest profile Black officials in the country  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Flag-Raising Ceremony for South Africa
NEW YORK, April 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following remarks on April 26, 2024, at flag-raising ceremony for South Africa: * * * Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you, thank you. Music is more than just what hits our ears. It's a way of inspiring us and allowing us to go through difficult times. One of the most significant journeys that I took was going to Robben Island in South Africa and seeing the 27 years of my hero Nelson Mandela spent in captivity standing up and fighting for   more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Governor Kathy Hochul's Housing and Budget Announcement
NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following remarks at Gov. Kathy Hochul's housing and budget announcement: * * * Governor Kathy Hochul: Finally, we have a housing deal for New York City and the State of New York. We got it done! And I want to recognize the people who are standing with me, who worked so hard to get this over the finish line. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins. Come on. We were in a foxhole for a long time. But you know what, the long da  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, April 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of media availability on April 23, 2024: * * * Deputy Mayor Levy: Good morning everybody, my name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. How is this day different than all other days? Well, it's Tuesday and the mayor has once again convened senior leadership... I appreciate the people that got the Passover joke. It's Tuesday and the mayor has once again conven  more
Trinity Community Learns About Impacts of AI at the Connecticut Forum
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 26 -- Trinity College issued the following news: A group of Trinity College students, faculty, and staff recently heard from experts on artificial intelligence at the Connecticut Forum discussion "Being Human in an Age of AI." The panel on April 17 at The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts featured AI scholar Kate Crawford, AI ethicist and neuroscientist Nita Farahany, and New York Times technology columnist and author Kevin Roose, and was moderated by John Dan  more
UAlbany Announces Annual Terra Awards for Commitment to Sustainability
ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: The annual Terra Awards, which honor students, faculty and staff who have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability on campus, were handed out Monday in the sun-filled atrium of the Science Library. Monday was Earth Day, and the event included informational tables, games and giveaways -- including potted pansies from the University Libraries. Aviva Bower and Nyssa Knvarik, both in  more
UB President Tripathi Named Fellow of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi has been named a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1780 by John Adams, John Hancock and other revolutionary leaders, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences is one of the oldest scholarly societies in the United States. Current members represent innovative thinkers across various fi  more
UB School of Management Students Complete Another Year of Free Tax Service
BUFFALO, New York, April 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: During the 2024 tax season, 97 IRS-certified accounting students from the University at Buffalo School of Management brought nearly $307,000 back into the Buffalo community through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Students from the UB Accounting Association and UB's chapter of Beta Alpha Psi, the international honors organization for accounting and finan  more
UBS Donates 166 Works of Photography to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC
NEW YORK, April 23 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: UBS today announced it donated a group of 166 photographs to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, the firm's largest donation by number of works at one time. Dating from the 19th and 20th century, this group of photographs by 96 artists illustrates a multifaceted story of land use covering a range of themes including the impact of industry, the transformation of the environme  more
Undergraduate Spearheads Study Using Physics to Understand How Cells Self-Sort
SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Physics alumna Erin McCarthy '23, right, was lead author on a study published in Physical Review Letters, which uncovered mechanisms that cause particles to sort spontaneously into different groups. Professor M. Lisa Manning, left, was a co-author. Erin McCarthy '23, physics summa cum laude, is a rarity among young scientists. As an undergraduate researcher in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Physics,  more
Union College: Steinmetz Symposium Spotlights Scholarship, Research and the Arts
SCHENECTADY, New York, April 26 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news: Nearly 400 students will show off their research, scholarship and creative pursuits Friday, May 10, as part of the 34th annual Steinmetz Symposium. Beginning at 8:30 a.m., the all-day event features a diverse lineup of oral presentations, poster sessions and exhibits highlighting student research as well as dance and musical performances, an art exhibit and other activities. Hands-on, faculty-mentored undergr  more
Unisys Announces First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Conference Call Date and Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, April 25 (TNSres) -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Unisys (NYSE: UIS) announces the date for its first-quarter 2024 financial results and conference call and its participation in upcoming investor conferences. First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results Unisys will release its first-quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Management will host a conference c  more
University at Buffalo: New Algorithm Cuts Through 'Noisy' Data to Better Predict Tipping Points
BUFFALO, New York, April 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB mathematicians' theory determines which data points matter most when calculating early warning signals * * * Whether you're trying to predict a climate catastrophe or mental health crisis, mathematics tells us to look for fluctuations. Changes in data, from wildlife population to anxiety levels, can be an early warning signal that a system is reaching  more
University of Lynchburg Recognizes Alumni Contributions With Annual Awards
LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 23 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The University of Lynchburg Alumni Association honored several individuals at their Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner, held on Saturday, April 20 during the inaugural Founders Week celebration. These are the award winners: The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award The T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named after one of Lynchburg's first graduates, is the highest honor given to a Lynchburg  more
University of Rochester: Kate Sheeran Named Eastman School of Music Dean
ROCHESTER, New York, April 23 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news on April 21, 2024: By Sara Miller, Assistant Vice President for Communications Alumnus Kate Sheeran '02E, an accomplished educator and academic administrator, professional musician, and executive director of Kaufman Music Center in New York City, has been named the Joan and Martin Messinger Dean of the University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music. Provost David Figlio announced Sheeran's appointment, wh  more
Upstate Cancer Center Marks 10th Anniversary With Research Retreat April 26
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The Upstate Cancer Center will mark the 10th anniversary of its opening with a daylong retreat highlighting some of the cancer research being done by Upstate faculty. The retreat is set for Friday, April 26 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and will be held at the CNY Biotech Accelerator, 841 East Fayette St., Syracuse. The keynote address will be presented by this year's  more
Upstate Will Award 430 Degrees, Certificates During Commencement May 5
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University will award 430 degrees, certificates during Commencement May 5. The event will be held at the SRC Arena and Events Center, 4585 W Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and ceremony starts at 10 a.m. Live stream of the Commencement will be available here (https://youtube.com/live/E-hUT_GehYs?feature=share%20). Upstate Medical Univ  more
Viewership for April 21 Edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball - Texas Rangers vs. Atlanta Braves - Up 24 Percent From Last Year
BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 24 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release Year: Viewership for the April 21 edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball - the premier national Major League Baseball game of the week - was up 24 percent from the comparable game last year, according to Nielsen. The reigning World Series Champion Texas Rangers 6-4 victory over the Atlanta Braves averaged 1,623,000 viewers, up from 1,309,000 viewers for last New York Mets vs. San Francisco Giants g  more
Visiting Professor From Colombia Brings International Perspective to Fordham Law
BRONX, New York, April 26 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Erin DeGregorio Colombia's former Chief Justice Manuel Jose Cepeda Espinosa has traded handing down rulings in landmark constitutional cases in court and spent this semester teaching Fordham Law students. "It's been a great pleasure to have the space to rethink about so many issues that I had to tackle when I was a judge and to communicate my perspective on issues I had once worked on," said Cepeda. S  more
Vox Media Wins Five Awards at the 2024 Webbys
WASHINGTON, April 24 -- Vox Media issued the following news: Vox Media is proud to have won five awards at the 28th Annual Webby Awards across several editorial brands, including New York Magazine, The Verge, and Eater. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the internet. In addition to the five awards won across audio and video, journalist Kara Swisher, host of the podcasts   more
WarnerMedia: HGTV Picks-Up New Season of Popular Hawaii-Based Series Renovation Aloha
NEW YORK, April 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: HGTV has ordered a new 10-episode season of its popular Hawaii-based series, Renovation Aloha, starring married home renovators Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama. The series, which attracted more than 13.9 million viewers to its freshman run, will once again follow the Kalamas and their large extended family as they transform the most dilapidated properties on the island of O'ahu into beautiful fam  more
WarnerMedia: Real Time With Bill Maher April 26 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, April 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, APRIL 26 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stream o  more
WarnerMedia: Smash Hit Home Renovation Competition Series Rock the Block Delivers Strong Season Ratings for HGTV
NEW YORK, April 23 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The latest season of HGTV's smash hit competition series Rock the Block delivered the network's highest-rated series to-date in 2024, averaging a .61 live plus three-day among Adults 25-54 and a .84 live-plus three-day rating among Women 25-54. Attracting 13.6 million total viewers since it premiered on Monday, March 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, the seven-episode season boasted stro  more
WarnerMedia: TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO Through First Round, Game 4s
NEW YORK, April 23 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: TNT Sports' 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage will continue with 14 First Round games over 5 days, beginning Wednesday, April 24 with Game 2 of the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers at 10 p.m. ET on TBS and Max's B/R Sports Add-On. Steve Mears will call the action with commentary from Colby Armstrong and Meaghan Mikkelson. On Thursday, April 25, Stanley Cup Playoffs   more
WarnerMedia: TNT's 2024 NBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel Coverage to Continue With Saturday Tripleheader
NEW YORK, April 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: NBA on TNT will continue its 2024 NBA Playoffs presented by Google Pixel game coverage this weekend with five pivotal games on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will begin with NBA Tip-Off presented by CarMax pregame coverage at 12:30 p.m. ET, featuring the Inside the NBA presented by Kia team of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Shaquille O'Neal and guest analyst Vince Carter.   more
WarnerMedia: What's New on Max This May
NEW YORK, April 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Stream The Debuts Of Season Three Of Max Original Comedy Series "Hacks"; Max Original Drama Series "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School" And Max Original Unscripted Series "Thirst With Shay Mitchell"; HBO Original Comedy Special "Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die"; HBO Original Documentaries "STAX: Soulsville U.S.A" And "MoviePass, MovieCrash"; Plus Film "Turtles All The Way Down" From   more
White & Case Advises Astarte Capital Partners on Close of Silvipar Astarte Impact Forestry Fund
NEW YORK, April 24 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised real assets-focused investment firm Astarte Capital Partners on the close of Silvipar Astarte Impact Forestry Fund (SAIFF), which was raised in conjunction with Silvipar AB, a Swedish forestry development and management company. SAIFF closed at US$325.3 million in capital commitments, significantly in excess of its initial target of US$200 million. SAIFF is targetin  more
White & Case Advises Bank Syndicate on JAB's Fund Bond Issuance
NEW YORK, April 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the joint bookrunners on the Euros750 million bond issuance by JAB Holdings B.V. (JAB). The notes, guaranteed by JAB Holding Company s.a.r.l., have a term of ten years, a fixed coupon of 4.375% and a denomination of Euros100,000. An application has been made to list the notes on the official list of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and for admission to trading on its   more
White & Case Advises Brenntag on Fund Bonds Issuance
NEW YORK, April 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Brenntag Group on the issuance of two notes tranches with an aggregate principal amount of Euros1 billion. The notes were issued by Brenntag Finance B.V. and guaranteed by Brenntag SE. The first tranche has a principal amount of Euros500 million, a four-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.750%. The second tranche has a principal amount of Euros500 million, an eight-ye  more
White & Case Advises IMA on Fund High Yield Senior Secured Notes Issuance
NEW YORK, April 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised I.M.A. Industria Macchine Automatiche S.p.A., one of the leading companies in the automated solutions for packaging industry, on the issuance of Euros450 million senior secured floating rate high yield notes due 2029, as well as on the Euros25 million upsizing of its revolving credit facility. The notes are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange's Euro MTF market.   more
White & Case Advises Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on Investment in Salcef Group
NEW YORK, April 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on a binding sale and purchase agreement with the shareholders of Finhold S.r.l., Salcef Group S.p.A.'s majority shareholder, aimed at an investment in Salcef Group. Salcef Group is an Italian company listed on the Euronext STAR Milan market. It operates in the transportation industry, with a particular focus o  more
White & Case Advises on Unitranche Refinancing for IK Partners Portfolio Company Yellow Hive
NEW YORK, April 27 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the unitranche lenders on a refinancing for Yellow Hive, a portfolio company of IK Partners. Yellow Hive is a Dutch insurance distribution platform that provides insurance to small businesses and individuals. Operating mainly in the property and casualty segments, it acts as both insurance broker and Managing General Agent and currently serves more than 60,000 custo  more
White & Case Advises Teylor on Acquisition of Lending Platform Creditshelf
NEW YORK, April 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Swiss-headquartered digital lending platform Teylor on the acquisition of the business operations of its competitor Creditshelf AG including Creditshelf Solutions GmbH. With the takeover, Teylor, which has just received a three-digit million financing, is expanding its activities in the European and in particular the German lending market. Creditshelf had condu  more
White & Case Advises TotalEnergies on Acquisition of Remaining 50% Interest in SapuraOMV
NEW YORK, April 24 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised TotalEnergies on the signing of an agreement with Sapura Upstream Assets to acquire the remaining 50 percent interest in Malaysian independent gas producer and operator SapuraOMV Upstream Sdn (SapuraOMV) for US$530 million, subject to closing adjustments. Closing is expected during the second half of 2024. It follows a first agreement signed with OMV on January 31,   more
White & Case Advises Vantage Data Centers on $3B Financing
NEW YORK, April 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Vantage Data Centers, as borrower counsel, on a US$3 billion revolving credit facility to fund the ongoing development of its North America data center platform, which presently comprises 12 campuses across the United States and Canada. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers an  more
Whitman School Welcomes New Director and Associate Director to Defense Programs
SYRACUSE, New York, April 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Thomas Constable and John G. Dean IV The Defense Programs at the Martin J. Whitman School of Management welcomes Thomas Constable G'04, G'04, as its director and Ltc. (ret) John G. Dean IV G'04 MBA, G'04, as associate director. Both Constable and Dean are both graduates of the Defense Comptrollership Program (DCP) and earned dual master's degrees--an MBA from the Whitman School and a master's degree in public admi  more
Whitman Shows Its Commitment to Entrepreneurship by Hiring Student-Run POV Digital Marketing Agency
SYRACUSE, New York, April 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: From left are the following: Whitney Krayer, Phoebe Gullingsrud and Fiona Connolly. If you've noticed some additional content on the Whitman School's social media platforms lately, it's likely the work of POV Brand Management, a student-run digital marketing agency working with the school's marketing and communications department this semester. "Fostering emerging entrepreneurs and supporting their ideas are at the  more
William Tomek, innovator of ag commodity forecasting, dies at 91
ITHACA, New York, April 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: William Tomek, a professor emeritus in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, died March 3 in Ithaca, New York. He was 91. Tomek's innovations in econometric analysis improved forecasting of agricultural commodity prices. These forecasts helped farmers, governments and international organizations understand the effects of market shocks, like natural disasters and price fluctuations in other m  more
With State Budget Deal Reached, UB Ready to Help Launch Empire AI
BUFFALO, New York, April 23 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers for finalizing a budget that makes UB home to the new public-private Empire AI research center for the public good, which is aimed at putting New York State at the forefront of responsible artificial intelligence innovation. "University at Buffalo is delighted and hono  more
Women in Leadership Initiative Recognizes 48 Rising Leaders From 2 Successful Cohort Experiences
SYRACUSE, New York, April 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Forty-eight emerging leaders from across Syracuse University were honored on April 12 as the Women in Leadership (WiL) initiative celebrated its two cohorts for the 2023-24 academic year. The cohorts were the second and third to complete the experience, which fosters professional and personal development through lectures from University and community leaders and national experts, experiential learning, and engagement  more
Workbook tackles injustice - and carbon - in built environment
ITHACA, New York, April 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: To preserve affordable homes and help families build intergenerational wealth, the city of San Antonio, Texas, enlists contractors and volunteers to help lower-income residents restore windows, repair gutters and address other issues in aging homes. Another community-based organization in the city is working with local university researchers to search for evidence of racial bias among demolition orders, while creating   more
Yeshiva University Launches Accelerated Transfer Initiative for Students Who Feel Threatened at Current Universities
NEW YORK, April 27 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news on April 25, 2024: Yeshiva University, the nation's flagship Jewish University for over 140 years, today announced that in light of ongoing antisemitism and harassment on college campuses, YU is reopening its transfer portal for undergraduate applicants, including its Honors program, through May 31st, 2024. The 2024-2025 admissions cycle was already closed and has seen students choosing YU over other elite institutions. This tre  more
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