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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday June 07, 2020 ( 207 items )  
A Message From D'Youville Regarding Racial Injustice
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 -- D'Youville College issued the following statement: The racial climate in this nation has historically been and continues to be one that is not only unequal for people of color but, in many cases, dangerous. The term dangerous may in fact be an understatement as we consider the most recent death of George Floyd whose murder was broadcast across the internet. Acts like this are unfortunately not uncommon but the accessibility of social media offer the world insight in  more
A Message From Dean Trevor Morrison to the Law School Community on Recent Events
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following statement by Dean Trevor Morrison: In the midst of a global pandemic, we continue to grapple with the violence and threat of violence perpetrated against Black people and other communities of color. The recent killing of George Floyd--whose last words evoke memories of the 2014 death of Eric Garner--is just the latest in a long list of too many other tragedies. While we know the names of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor,  more
A.G. Becerra Calls on Trump Administration to Preserve Cost-Saving Energy Efficiency Standards
SACRAMENTO, California, June 2 -- California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following news release on June 1: California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a coalition of 15 attorneys general and the City of New York, filed comments urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to maintain stricter energy conservation standards for incandescent reflector lamps (IRLs) as statutorily required by Congress. IRLs are cone-shaped bulbs used in flo  more
Accounting Student's Online Marketplace Pitch Wins Adelphi Business Competition
GARDEN CITY, New York, June 2 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Five student entrepreneurs from Adelphi University on April 30 in a virtual Shark Tank-style competition hosted by the University's Robert B. Willumstad School of Business. The contestants pitched their business ideas via Zoom to a panel of five judges in hopes of winning $11,000 in cash prizes. Adelphi students Elena Garcia (Maven Media), Duc Le (Roommate Exchange), Abie Rawad Akhand (Eden), Samrat Malik (Auto Fire  more
Adelphi Associate Provost to Receive LIBN Diversity in Business Award
ALFRED, New York, June 5 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Since 2016, Long Island Business News (LIBN) has highlighted the outstanding achievements of business leaders of diverse ethnic backgrounds and those with disabilities who actively support the growth of diversity and equality in the Long Island community. LIBN has chosen to honor Anne Mungai, PhD, Adelphi University's associate provost for strategic initiatives and graduate studies, with a 2020 Diversity in Business Award  more
Adelphi PAC Presents Live Weekly Show Online Featuring Students, Faculty and Alumni
GARDEN CITY, New York, June 2 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: While the COVID-19 pandemic has paused in-person classes and productions at the Adelphi University Performing Arts Center (Adelphi PAC), the show must go on -- online. Every Monday, the Adelphi PAC is presenting a livestream show called Live From the Adelphi PAC Living Room. The weekly broadcasts feature conversations with and performances by Adelphi students, faculty, alumni and guest artists. The shows are hosted   more
Adelphi Professor Helps Lead Research on Psychological Effects of COVID-19
GARDEN CITY, New York, June 2 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: When COVID-19 began spreading across the globe, six professors came together to launch an ambitious study about the psychological and social effects of this unprecedented crisis. Damian Stanley, PhD, assistant professor of psychology at Adelphi, is one of them. "It's very rare in science that you get a chance to capture such a momentous event," said Dr. Stanley, who is a co-leader of the research initiative, collabo  more
Adelphi Professor Receives Research Grant From the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
GARDEN CITY, New York, June 2 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded a grant to Adelphi University faculty member Aaren Freeman, PhD, for his research on kelp as part of the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. With the help of this grant, Dr. Freeman hopes to determine if kelp could serve as a future seafood source in an effort to preserve marine wildlife. The NFWF's goal in awarding grants is to protect and restore imperiled s  more
Adelphi Speaks Out Against Hatred, Racism, and Violence
GARDEN CITY, New York, June 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following statement by President Christine M. Riordan and Jacqueline Jones LaMon, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion: Over the past few days, the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, on the heels of other painful tragedies, has reminded us of the racism and prejudice that continues to exist in our society. It is troubling and angering to witness these recurrent incidents of violence against people of color in   more
Adelphi University: On the Front Lines of the Pandemic - Derner School of Psychology Jumps Into Teletherapy
GARDEN CITY, New York, June 2 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: When COVID-19 closed Adelphi's campus in March, the PhD candidates in the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology who staff the University's Center for Psychological Services found themselves on the front lines of a new type of treatment in an epochal event: teletherapy during a global pandemic. The doctoral students and their faculty mentors began seeing patients--Adelphi students and staff as well as members of the   more
Albert Einstein College of Medicine Awarded $1 Million Challenge Gift for COVID-19 Research From Price Family Foundation
BRONX, New York, June 3 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a $1 million challenge grant from Michael F. Price and the Price Family Foundation to support COVID-19 research. The foundation will match donations to Einstein for research on the novel coronavirus, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1 million. "Our longstanding partnership with Einstein is based on its extraordinary strength in transla  more
Alfred State College Grad to Virtually Present Engineering Project at National Conference
ALFRED, New York, June 2 -- Alfred State College issued the following news: Recent Alfred State graduate Alex Bailey, engineering science, Bath, will present the results of an applied learning project that he and two others worked on at the upcoming American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Virtual Conference in June. The title of the project is "An Undergraduate Hands-On Approach to Microfabrication Applied Learning Towards Developing a Silicon-Based Microfluidic Pressure Sensor Array  more
Altice USA, Optimum Introduce #HeyNeighbor Campaign to Spotlight Those Going Above, Beyond to Support, Connect Their Communities
BETHPAGE, New York, May 26 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: Every day in cities and towns across the country, people are rallying behind local businesses, supporting essential workers, and finding new ways to spread hope and stay connected. To help bring awareness to these incredible stories of resilience and compassion, Altice USA and Optimum today unveil a new campaign called #HeyNeighbor, which showcases local businesses and individuals acro  more
Associated Press: Advancing Power of Facts
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: The Associated Press unveiled new brand positioning that emphasizes the global news agency's vital role as the provider of accurate, unbiased, fact-based reporting to the world. The branding campaign will highlight how AP advances the power of facts. The messaging embodies AP's position as the world's most trusted news organization and is supported by the independent, not-for-profit cooperative's longstanding news val  more
Auburn University Research to Give Voice to Rural Communities in Pandemic
AUBURN, Alabama, June 4 -- Auburn University issued the following news article: As the United States has become the epicenter of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, much attention has been paid to metropolitan areas like New York City, where density and population are the largest. But what about rural communities, especially those in the Deep South? Researchers in Auburn University's College of Agriculture hope to give rural areas of the Deep South a voice to the hardships they have endured duri  more
Bard Physics Professor Shuo Zhang Discusses Her Research on Galactic Center Filaments at American Astronomical Society Press Conference
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 3 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Bard College Assistant Professor of Physics Shuo Zhang discussed her current research and participated in a press briefing Tuesday, June 2, at the 236th Meeting of the American Astronomical Society. In her presentation, "Revealing the Powerful Particle Accelerator in the Galactic Center," Zhang discussed her research exploring the nature and origin of one of the most striking phenomena in the center of the   more
Barnard College: Break This Down - The Economics of Same-Sex Marriages
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Barnard College issued the following news: An economist and Distinguished Scholar at Barnard College, Daniel S. Hamermesh researches time use, labor demand, discrimination, and unusual applications of labor economics (in connection with suicide, sleep, and beauty). His most recent working paper, published with the National Bureau of Economic Research, explores how legal protections impact same-sex couples. At Barnard, Hamermesh teaches the Economics of Life course, which ad  more
Barnard College: Democracy Does Not Take a Break Because of Catastrophe
NEW YORK, June 3 -- Barnard College issued the following news: In 2018, Stacey Abrams catapulted into the national spotlight when she became the first black woman in history to be a major-party gubernatorial nominee in the United States, as a candidate for governor of Georgia. Though the state has not elected a Democratic governor since 1998, Abrams lost by a narrow and contentious margin of 55,000 votes -- the closest race for governor in the state since 1966. On May 28, Abrams -- the trailbl  more
Barnard College: Denouncing Anti-Black Violence
NEW YORK, June 1 -- Barnard College issued the following letter: Although we are not physically together at the moment, I have seen so many ways in the past several months in which the Barnard community has stepped up to support one another -- even in the darkest moments of loss on our campus and in our community. It is in this spirit of support that I write to you today to denounce, in the strongest possible form, the anti-black violence and rhetoric that is currently unfolding across the nati  more
Borough of Manhattan Community College: Interim President Shares Message of Solidarity and Social Justice
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following statement by Interim President Karrin E. Wilks: As always, I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and strong as we hope for some safe opening of New York City. We continue to mourn those lost to the virus. Amidst all this pain, we are made to endure another agony, the ongoing racial injustice in this country. From false charges in Central Park to a police officer charged with murder in Minneapolis to ne  more
Brooklyn Law School: Professor Janet Sinder Awarded Top Prize for Article by American Association of Law Libraries
BROOKLYN, New York, June 6 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) awarded Janet Sinder, Director of the Library and Professor of Law, the top prize in the AALL/LexisNexis Call for Papers in the open category. The competition recognizes the best papers on any subject relevant to law librarianship, both scholarly and practical. This is the second time Sinder has received the award, having previously been recognized in 1997. In "Correcti  more
Buffalo State College: Professors Share Insights Into Economic Recovery From COVID-19
BUFFALO, New York, June 3 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: As Western New York businesses tentatively reopen, following weeks of being shuttered in the shadow of the coronavirus, three Buffalo State College professors weigh in on how they think the economy may fare in the coming months. Susan McCartney, director of Buffalo State's Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is optimistic overall. While many compare the economic fallout of COVID-19 to the Great Depressi  more
City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism: New York Community Fact Sheet
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: New York City has a vibrant and extraordinarily diverse ecosystem of community news media. Newmark J-Schoo's Center for Community Media asked their publishers to complete this comprehensive survey that included questions about outlet type, business models, readership, size of staff and languages used. More than 130 replied. Here are the most relevant findings. Community media outlets in  more
Clarkson Alumna Dr. Amy Jenkins Creating Antibody Therapeutic to Combat COVID-19
POTSDAM, New York, June 4 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Alumna Dr. Amy Jenkins ('02) is working on an antibody therapeutic that acts as a "temporary vaccine" to prevent infection in individuals exposed to COVID-19. The innovative therapy would essentially create an immunity that lasts for several months, making it a great tool for frontline responders during the pandemic. Jenkins leads the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Pandemic Prev  more
Clarkson Professors Set to Study Global Connectivity Patterns in COVID-19 Genome
POTSDAM, New York, June 2 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Assistant Professors Andrew David and Susan Bailey were recently awarded an institutional grant to study the COVID-19 genome from various countries with the goal of unraveling their connectivity patterns. With the help of undergraduate and graduate students, the researchers will mine thousands of COVID-19 genomes that have been archived in various governmental databases, including the United States  more
Clarkson University Healthcare MBA Earns Re-Accreditation
POTSDAM, New York, June 5 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) has announced that it renewed the accreditation of Clarkson University's MBA in Healthcare Management for seven years -- the commission's highest accreditation level. Clarkson's David D. Reh School of Business also holds business accreditation from AACSB International -- the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business -- making Clarkso  more
College of Mount Saint Vincent: Statement From Mount President Charles L. Flynn, Jr.
RIVERDALE, New York, June 5 -- College of Mount Saint Vincent issued the following statement on June 4 by President Charles L. Flynn: The College is clear on what we stand for. Our mission statement expresses our fundamental values: "an understanding of our common humanity [our equality], a commitment to human dignity [our inherent worth], and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other [our duty to serve and do justice]." We try to live these values. This can be challenging in commun  more
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: AHA Statement Highlights Heart Risks to American Indians
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Columbia Mailman School environmental health sciences professor Ana Navas-Acien is one of a group of researchers and clinicians who authored a scientific statement in the journal Circulation about cardiovascular health in American Indians and Alaska Natives. Their American Heart Association statement summarizes cardiovascular risk factors these groups face, highlighting the specific risk of diab  more
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: NYC Subway Data Reveals Communities of Color Carry Burden of Essential Work, COVID-19
NEW YORK, June 6 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: A new study shows there was substantial social distancing inequalities throughout New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Boston University School of Public Health reported that areas with the lowest individual income and a greater percentage of non-white and/or Hispanic/Latino individuals, used the subway to a greater de  more
Columbia University: Nisarga Could Be the Strongest Storm to Hit Mumbai in 70 Years
NEW YORK, June 3 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: By Adam Sobel, professor As I write, the India Meteorological Department has just declared the weather disturbance over the southeast Arabian Sea -- just off India's west coast -- to be a Cyclonic Storm (equivalent to 'Tropical Storm' on the Saffir-Simpson scale used in the U.S.) and given it the name "Nisarga." It is currently forecast to make landfall near Mumbai on Wednesday, June 3, with t  more
Columbia University: Ocean Uptake of CO2 Could Drop as We Cut Carbon Emissions
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Volcanic eruptions and human-caused changes to the atmosphere strongly influence the rate at which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide, says a new study. The ocean is so sensitive to changes such as declining greenhouse gas emissions that it immediately responds by taking up less carbon dioxide. The authors say we may soon see this play out due to the COVID-19 pandemic lessening global fuel consu  more
Columbia University: What the Forecast for an Active Hurricane Season Means for the Atlantic Region
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: Suzana Camargo is part of a team on the leading edge of exploring and defining risks to people, property and the economy in the face of escalating extreme weather events. At Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, she examines the impact of climate change on the frequency and severity of devastating storms like Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Katrina. Her work has become increasi  more
Comptroller Stringer to Mayor De Blasio: Cut $1.1B in NYPD Spending Over Four Years
NEW YORK, June 5 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer sent a letter to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio calling on the City to cut $1.1 billion from the New York City Police Department (NYPD) over the next four fiscal years, shifting both responsibilities and dollars away from the NYPD and toward vulnerable communities most impacted by police violence and structural racism. Building on his prior calls for  more
Confronting and Combatting Systemic Racism: Message to the Albany Law School Community
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- Albany Law School issued the following statement by President and Dean Alicia Ouellette: Early in the spring semester, the law school's faculty and board of trustees together adopted a core values statement that includes, among other things, commitments to advance justice, to oppose discrimination and bigotry, and to foster an inclusive, respectful, compassionate campus culture. Honoring these commitments is more important now than ever. Our community members, espec  more
Cornell Experts Probe Threats to Democracy From COVID-19
ITHACA, New York, June 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Democracy is facing challenges all over the world and has been for a long time - long before COVID-19 added another layer of complication. "This topic is one of general concern that scholars were debating even before the pandemic," said Rachel Beatty Riedl, director of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, the John S. Knight Professor of International Studies, and professor of government in the College of A  more
Cornell Names Bala as Dean of Computing and Information Science
ITHACA, New York, June 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Kavita Bala, professor and chair of computer science, has been named dean of the Faculty of Computing and Information Science (CIS), Provost Michael Kotlikoff announced June 5. Bala, a leading expert in computer graphics and computer vision, has served as chair of the Department of Computer Science since 2018. She will assume her new post Aug. 15. "Kavita is one of our most distinguished scholars, as well as an experien  more
Cornell Names Warnick as Veterinary College Dean
ITHACA, New York, June 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dr. Lorin D. Warnick, Ph.D. '94, the Austin O. Hooey Dean of Veterinary Medicine, has been appointed to a second five-year term, effective July 1, 2021. The Executive Committee of the Cornell Board of Trustees approved Warnick's reappointment June 5. "Lorin has been an exemplary leader for the College of Veterinary Medicine," said Cornell Provost Michael Kotlikoff. "By taking a team approach to all he has done, he has c  more
Cornell: 'Terminator' Protein Halts Cancer-Causing Cellular Processes
ITHACA, New York, June 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Essential processes in mammalian cells are controlled by proteins called transcription factors. For example, the transcription factor HIF-1 is triggered by a low-oxygen situation to cause the cell to adapt to decreased oxygen. Transcription factors operate in healthy cells, but cancer cells can co-opt transcription factors such as HIF-1 into promoting tumor growth. New research from the lab of Hening Lin, professor of c  more
Cornell: Anthropology Faculty Member Awarded Wilson Fellowship
ITHACA, New York, June 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Matthew Velasco, assistant professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2020 Career Enhancement Fellow by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. The fellowship, funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, creates career development opportunities for early-career faculty fellows with promising research projects. The program provides fellows with a six-month or one-year sabbati  more
Cornell: Azenkot Wins NSF Career Award
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: For people with limited or low vision, walks to the grocery store, post office or a friend's house can be an extraordinary challenge. The vast amount of visual cues that saturate our physical environment and assist with orientation and wayfinding can be of little help to people who experience limited sight clarity, low peripheral vision, or challenges in perceiving depth. Emerging technology in vision enhancement poses promising avenu  more
Cornell: Bacterial Enzyme Structure Opens Door for New Antibiotics
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Bacteria are growing increasingly antibiotic-resistant, but new research reveals how certain enzymes could be exploited to develop new classes of drugs to fight bacterial infections. The study, "Structural Basis of Peptidoglycan Endopeptidase Regulation (https://www.pnas.org/content/117/21/11692)," was published May 11 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The research examines how a type of enzyme - calle  more
Cornell: Center Advances Social Sciences Research With Spring Grants
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Why has implicit bias persisted as self-reported attitudes have grown more tolerant? What are the consequences when owners of mobile platforms like Apple's App Store compete in their own marketplaces? Could pretending to be a scientist help young girls overcome gender stereotypes about scientists? Those are some of the questions scholars will study with the help of $118,000 in grants awarded by the Cornell Center for Soc  more
Cornell: President Pollack Announces Immediate Actions to Support and Strengthen Our Community
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University issued the following statement by President Martha E. Pollack: Like so many of you, my family and I have been reeling over the events of the past week - events for which words seem inadequate. The images we have seen and the sounds we have heard have horrified us and broken our hearts. We are ashamed of the injustices that are perpetrated in our country, every day, against people of color; and of the reality that 155 years after Cornell was founded  more
Cornell: Refugee Children Get Better Health, Nutrition via E-Vouchers
ITHACA, New York, June 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Electronic food vouchers provided young Rohingya children in Bangladeshi refugee camps with better health and nutrition than direct food assistance, according to new research led by Cornell, in conjunction with the International Food Policy Research Institute. The electronic vouchers are provided by United Nations' World Food Programme to Rohingya families forcibly displaced into refugee camps. As of last summer, more th  more
Cornell: Rewritable Magnetic Patterning - Think Tiny Etch a Sketch
ITHACA, New York, June 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell researchers have demonstrated a technique for writing, erasing and rewriting microscopic magnetic patterns onto a material - a concept tested by writing and erasing "Cornell" eight times onto the sample. This achievement will aid in the research of magnetism for ultrafast computer memory and other applications. The rewritable magnetic patterning, enabled using a combination of scientific approaches, is reported i  more
Cornell: Students Translate Ancient Religions for the 21st Century
ITHACA, New York, June 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell undergraduates put a modern face on ancient religions in the end-of-semester projects for the Myth and Religion in Mesopotamia course, taught by Jonathan Tenney, assistant professor of Near Eastern Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. Tenney asked his students to take a concept or myth they discussed in class and translate it into a modern, digital medium. The point, Tenney said, was to get them to transl  more
Cornell: Typhoid's Relative May Be Key to Curing Disease
ITHACA, New York, June 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Typhoid fever infects up to 20 million people annually, killing as many as 161,000, and has many drug-resistant strains. Jeongmin Song, assistant professor of microbiology and immunology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, has discovered a new potential defense against this bacterial disease: one of its closest relatives. Song studies salmonella Typhi, the bacteria that cause typhoid fever, and how it invades and infe  more
COVID-19 Lockdowns Worsen Childhood Obesity: SUNY-Buffalo
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted diet, sleep and physical activity among children with obesity, according to University at Buffalo research. The study, published in April in Obesity, examined 41 overweight children under confinement throughout March and April in Verona, Italy. Compared to behaviors recorded a year prior, th  more
D.C. A.G. Racine Leads State Coalition to Stop Trump SNAP Cuts That Would Leave Millions Hungry During Pandemic
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine issued the following news release: Attorney General Karl A. Racine and New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 24 Attorneys General and the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York in urging Congress to block the Trump administration's attempts to cut vital food assistance for millions of Americans, including tens of thousands of District residents. In a letter to Congress, the coalition expre  more
Daemen College: Student Leaders Honored in Video Ceremony
AMHERST, New York, June 2 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Outstanding student leaders in clubs, organizations, and departments at Daemen College have been recognized in a virtual Student Leadership Awards ceremony presented in a specially created video. "Due to the continuing fallout of the COVID-19 crisis, our annual ceremony to honor student leaders had to be done using a different approach this year. said Dr. Greg Nayor, vice president for strategic initiatives. "While we know   more
Farmingdale State College Names Colson Vice President of Development and Alumni Engagement
FARMINGDALE, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York's Farmingdale State College issued the following news release: John S. Nader, president of Farmingdale State College, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Colson to the position of Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement. Matt will lead the College's fund-raising activities through the Alumni Office and the College Foundation. In this role he will oversee outreach to the corporate community, private fou  more
Forbes Launches 'Under 30 Detroit Hackathon: Accelerating Change' With Rocket Mortgage By Quicken Loans, in Partnership With Detroit Stakeholders
NEW YORK, June 3 -- Forbes Media, a global media, branding and technology company with a focus on news and information about business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership and affluent lifestyles, issued the following news release: Forbes and Rocket Mortgage by Quicken Loans announced they are marshalling the full power of Forbes' global Under 30 community - as well as the leading minds in business, philanthropy, community organizing, arts and sciences in Detroit and around the w  more
Fordham University School of Law: A Message on George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Race and Justice From Dean Diller
BRONX, New York, June 1 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following statement by Matthew Diller, dean and Paul Fuller professor of law: I write in response to the recent and tragic killings of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery, and the protests across our nation that have followed. I join in Father McShane's eloquent statement condemning our country's long history of racism, particularly against African Americans, that runs so deep in our society and continues in many manifestations.   more
Fordham University School of Law: Pro Bono Counsel Alumnae Find Innovation Amid the Pandemic
BRONX, New York, June 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: As stay-at-home orders have impacted businesses, law offices, and courts, three Fordham alumnae--Artemis Anninos '96, pro bono counsel, Cahill Gordon & Reindel LLP, Susan Cordaro '04, pro bono manager, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, and Katherine Hughes '08, pro bono attorney, Cleary Gottlieb Stein & Hamilton LLP--have expanded their firms' already robust pro bono practice to meet the growing need for legal   more
Genesee Community College's Virtual Commencement Includes High School Seniors
BATAVIA, New York, June 4 -- Genesee Community College issued the following news: As Genesee Community College puts the final touches on its Virtual Commencement Ceremony scheduled to be launched this Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 1 p.m., there is a group of 14 students from area high schools and homeschools who deserve special mention. They will be completing their GCC degree requirements concurrently with their high school diplomas or New York State Equivalents. These 14 graduates participated in  more
Gov. Cuomo Announces Western New York Expected to Enter Phase 2 of Reopening, Capital Region on June 3
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 1: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Western New York is expected to enter Phase 2 of reopening tomorrow and the Capital Region is expected to enter Phase 2 of reopening on June 3 following a review of regional data by global public health experts. If you take a step back, what we have done with this virus is a really amazing accomplishment, and it was all done by the people of this state. G  more
Grand Valley State University Names Cimitile Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences
ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 6 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: Provost Maria Cimitile has named Jennifer Drake as the next dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Drake is currently the provost and vice president for Student and Academic Life at Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. She previously served as dean of the Shaheen College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Indianapolis. She holds a doctorate in English from the State University of New  more
Grey House Publishing Announces First Edition of Dementia Handbook and Resource Guide
AMENIA, New York, June 6 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Grey House Publishing is excited to announce a new work--Dementia Handbook & Resource Guide--taking its place alongside our long-standing consumer health titles on such topics as mental health, older Americans, chronic illness, pediatric disorders, people with disabilities, and learning disabilities. This comprehensive work comes at a time when a new case of dementia is being diagnosed, worldwide, every three   more
Hamilton College: A Vigil of Hope, A Call to Act Against Racism
CLINTON, New York, June 5 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: It was clear from the first speaker that a Hamilton virtual vigil to honor black lives lost to racism was meant to inspire positive action. A collaboration of the Dean of Students Office organized the Vigil for Hope on June 2 to address the ongoing pattern of systemic racism and violence, most recently the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died May 25 in the custody of Minneapolis police. Several police offi  more
Hamilton College: Wear Your Tech on Your Sleeve
CLINTON, New York, June 5 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: In this spring's computer science course Wearable Tech, students created gadgets that could attach to a variety of items -- from hoodies to baseball gloves to plants -- to relay information and provide fun and useful services. Students conceived of, designed, and programmed a variety of products that employed an Adafruit Circuit Playground Express board, a small, round piece of hardware that can be coded to carry out vari  more
Hamilton College: Wippman's NY Times Op-Ed Discusses Keeping COVID-19 Off Campus
CLINTON, New York, June 4 -- Hamilton College issued the following op-ed by President David Wippman published in The New York Times: President David Wippman co-authored an opinion piece published by The New York Times on June 1 titled How Colleges Can Keep the Coronavirus Off Campus. Written with Cornell Professor of American Studies Glenn Altschuler, the essay offers a broad, top-level discussion of "the significant physical and logistical obstacles in protecting their students" faced by colle  more
Hearst Issues Letter From President, CEO Swartz
NEW YORK, June 2 -- Hearst issued the text of the following letter by President and CEO Steven R. Swartz: Dear Colleagues, These last few months have been so trying for our country and for all of us, and the events of the past week have only added to our collective anxiety and pain. I want to let you know that three Hearst Television journalists were injured over the weekend while covering the protests and riots that ensued after the horrific killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week.   more
Hofstra University: A Message From President Stuart Rabinowitz
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following statement by President Stuart Rabinowitz: In the past few days, the entire world has watched the videos of the killing of George Floyd with horror and anger. In the midst of this pandemic, with its disproportionate effects on communities of color, we have again witnessed violent acts of inequality and are again reminded that racism and prejudice continue to exist in American society. There is no doubt that we are in difficul  more
Hofstra University: A Message From the Dean
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 2 -- Hofstra University's Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine issued the following joint statement by Dean Lawrence G. Smith, Vice Dean David Battinelli, Robert Roswell, associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, and Jodi Langsfeld, associate dean of student affairs: We are deeply dismayed and outraged by the killing of George Floyd by police officers while in custody in Minneapolis. Appallingly, his death becomes yet another instance in the long hist  more
Hofstra University: A Statement About Diversity, Inclusion and Public Safety
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 6 -- Hofstra University issued the following statement: Hofstra University is committed to being a diverse, inclusive community that promotes awareness and understanding. Part of that work is ensuring that all members of our community treat all people with respect. Recent events have challenged us all to reflect on how we are living up to those core values, and how we can do better. However, a former employee has accused members of our Public Safety department of wron  more
IHeartMedia Launches 'Summer Camp With The Stars' to Provide Family Fun For Kids Missing Out on Summer Camp
NEW YORK, May 27 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia announced the launch of "Summer Camp with the Stars," a special four-week series featuring the top names in music helping millions of children across the U.S. missing out on summer camp due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The series will stream every Friday in July 2020 beginning July 3 at 5 p.m. ET on iHeartRadio's Facebook page. "Summer Camp with the Stars" series will kick off with special guest counselor AJ McLean of   more
Jefferson Community College: Small Business Development Center in Watertown Assisting Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
JEFFERSON, New York, June 3 -- Jefferson Community College issued the following news: Since the first business closures started occurring in mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Watertown Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been assisting clients with questions about disaster loan programs as the North Country was impacted. The SBDC, with primary offices located at Jefferson Community College and a satellite office in Oswego, covers Jefferson, Lewis and Oswego counties and em  more
Jewish Theological Seminary Names Rubin Schwartz 8th Chancellor
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The Jewish Theological Seminary issued the following news release: The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), one of the world's preeminent centers of Jewish higher education and the intellectual and spiritual center of Conservative Judaism, announced that it has selected Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz to be its eighth Chancellor. A renowned expert on Jewish American history with more than three decades of experience as a professor and institutional leader, Dr. Schwartz will be the fi  more
Jewish Theological Seminary: We Are Horrified and Saddened
NEW YORK, June 3 -- The Jewish Theological Seminary issued the following statement: The JTS community is horrified and saddened by the murder of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and so many others who have come before. This is a devastating and dangerous moment in our country, the history of which is so stained by racial injustice. This injustice has been on dramatic, public display--from the disproportionate rate of COVID-19 deaths to the pervasive racism in many areas of public li  more
Living Walls: University Researchers Develop Green Tech for Treating Wastewater From Microbreweries
ROCHESTER, New York, June 4 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) researchers received a patent for green wall technology that will provide craft breweries cost-effective and sustainable options for wastewater treatment. The team found a way to make the common Pothos and recycled glass an environmental solution to support the growing microbrewery trend in the region.   more
LX Presents News in Entirely Different Way With Debut of 'LX News' on June 1
NEW YORK, June 3 -- LX, a division of NBC Universal, issued the following news release: LX, NBCUniversal Owned TV Stations' new TV/streaming network for Gen Z and millennials ramps up its rolling launch across over-the-air TV, cable and OTT (over-the-top) platforms with the debut of LX News, a live news program that will air on weekdays from 8am-10am and 8pm-10pm EST. Audiences can also tune in to LX to watch programming from content partners Jukin Media, Tastemade and The Dodo. LX will also de  more
Mary Ann Liebert Inc.: Beating COVID-19 Through Genomic Research
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, June 5 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: Next-generation sequencing of the COVID-19 virus is providing powerful metagenomic data, which, combined with clinical data, will inform the search for effective treatments, as reported in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Pulmonology. Click here to read the article now. "Continued genomic and epigenomic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 is critical," say Drs. Dehority and Dinwiddie from   more
Maryland A.G. Frosh Joins Coalition Opposing SNAP Cuts That Would Leave Millions Hungry During Pandemic
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh issued the following news release on June 1: Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York in urging Congress to block the Trump administration's attempts to cut vital food assistance for millions of Americans. In a letter to Congress, the coalition expressed support for provisions in the House- passed HEROES Act that would prohibit th  more
Marymount Manhattan College: A Message From President Walk - Interrupting Racism and Creating a Just World
NEW YORK, June 4 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following statement by President Kerry Walk: The College's Chief Diversity Officer, Rebecca Mattis-Pinard, recently shared a message with our community in which she reflected on the nation's sickening history of racism, as evidenced in repeated police brutality against Americans of color. You will find Rebecca's sorrowful message here. I add my voice to Rebecca's and to the voices of people around the country who feel anger and grief ov  more
Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo Announce Citywide Curfew in New York City Beginning at 11 PM
NEW YORK, June 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on June 1: Mayor de Blasio and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a citywide curfew in New York City will take effect beginning at 11 PM tonight and will be lifted at 5 AM tomorrow morning. The Mayor and the Governor also announced that the New York City Police Department will double its police presence to help prevent violence and property damage. The additional officers will be deployed to areas where violenc  more
Mercy College: A Message From President Tim Hall
DOBBS FERRY, New York, June 2 -- Mercy College issued the following statement by President Tim Hall: In a season of celebration, I am full of grief. I should be celebrating another graduation season at Mercy College. More than three thousand students graduated a few weeks ago. Because Mercy is the largest private, nonprofit, minority-serving college in New York, most of those graduates were students of color, many of them black. The majority, even with the resources of family and community, cam  more
Mercy's Virtual Recruiting Event Connects Job Seekers With In-Demand Health Care Opportunities
DOBBS FERRY, New York, June 2 -- Mercy College issued the following news release: On May 8, Mercy College teamed up with a local business association and two area health care employers to offer information and access to hundreds of jobs for students, alumni and their families. The one-hour virtual recruiting event, which was live-streamed on LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook, showcased hundreds of open positions, from medical and non-medical and entry to mid-level positions, -- at Westchester Med  more
Message From Dean Michael Cahill to the Brooklyn Law School Community
BROOKLYN, New York, June 6 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following statement by Dean Michael Cahill: At our convocation for incoming students in August, I spoke of lawyers as a community of faith. Our shared calling and commitment is a belief in justice. That faith is captured in the words of the nineteenth-century abolitionist minister Theodore Parker, later famously paraphrased by the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.: I do not pretend to understand the moral universe. The arc is a long on  more
Mohawk Valley Community College Freezes Tuition, Passes 2020-21 Budget
UTICA, New York, June 2 -- Mohawk Valley Community College issued the following news: Mohawk Valley Community College's Board of Trustees has passed a budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year beginning Sept. 1. The budget includes a freeze on tuition and student fees and no layoffs. The 2020-2021 budget, $50,358,137, in light of projected enrollment declines, a reduction in state aid due to COVID-19, and with no increased aid from Oneida County, is 1.9% less than the College's 2019-2020 budget. T  more
Monroe Community College Interim President's Reaction to the Announcement of SUNY Chancellor Johnson's Departure
ROCHESTER, New York, June 6 -- Monroe Community College issued the following statement by Interim President Katherine Douglas: "We are grateful to SUNY Chancellor Kristina Johnson for her leadership, vision and contributions, expanding access and opportunity for thousands of MCC students and advocating for reforms to improve the quality of life in Rochester and across the state. "Her tireless efforts in ensuring all students have access to the resources they need to succeed are evident in the   more
Morgan James Publishing: Accomplished Internet Marketer Maps Out Road to Success
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James' new release, Success Leaves Traces: An Incredible Method to Change Your Life By Embracing Little Known Mental Strategies Designed to Create the Life You Deserve, by Armand Morin, outlines five essential elements for success in any area of life. Success Leaves Traces guides motivated individuals on a proven path to accomplish their professional and personal goals and achieve financial security. Armand Morin is   more
Morgan James Publishing: Connecting Catholics to Their Rich History of Faith
NEW YORK, May 26 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James' new release, Home in the Church: Living an Embodied Catholic Faith by Jessica Ptomey, helps Catholics live a more embodied faith by bringing modernized Catholicism back to its roots. Home in the Church was written for both new and old Catholics that want to fully live out their faith. Jessica Ptomey understands that modern Catholics feel increasingly obligated to adapt their practices to the modern culture, wh  more
Morgan James Publishing: Discovering America's Journey Through History, Technology
NEW YORK, May 26 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James' new release, GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are by Dr. Rick Chromey, takes an insightful look at technological inventions and the way they have impacted different generations of American history. GenTech was written for anyone interested in learning about the history of American technological advancements. America has undergone many technological advances throughout the past  more
Morgan James Publishing: Helping Mothers Find Peace While Parenting Troubled Teens
NEW YORK, May 26 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James' new release, Surviving Your Out-of-Control Teen: A Mom's Guide to Loving Your Child Through the Difficult Times While Keeping Your Sanity Intact by Lisa Gay Nichols, is a guide for parents of teenagers trying to keep their child on the right path with love. Surviving Your Out-of-Control Teen was written for any mother struggling with parenting a rebellious teenager. Lisa Gay Nichols understands that the teenag  more
Morgan James Publishing: How to Heal and Adapt Your Business After Loss
NEW YORK, May 26 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James' new release, Roll Up Your Sleeves: Leading and Living in a World of Constant Change, by Michael Alan Tate, is a parable about overcoming the obstacles of loss and change in the workplace. Roll Up Your Sleeves demonstrates how to implement flexible leadership strategies that work with the stress of change, rather than breaking under its weight. With over 20 years of executive training and business experience, M  more
Morgan James Publishing: How to Overcome Common 'Start-Up Saboteurs'
NEW YORK, May 26 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James' new release, Start-Up Saboteurs: How Incompetence, Ego, and Small Thinking Prevent True Wealth Creation by Ziad K. Abdelnour, is a guide that helps new business owners avoid common mistakes the lead many businesses to fail. Start-Up Saboteurs helps entrepreneurs assess their potential areas of weaknesses and address them, ensuring their ultimate success. In a world where the vast majority of startups fail, cap  more
Morgan James Publishing: Revolutionize Your Life With Presidential Expertise
NEW YORK, June 5 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James's new release, Trump Your Life: 25 Life Lessons from the Ups and Downs of The 45th President of the United States by Dr. Keith Ablow and Christian Josi, provides the tools to help people transform their relationships, revolutionize their approach to work, achieve the success they have dreamt of, or revitalize their family, community, or country. Trump Your Life is being released early due to demand and its topic  more
Morgan James Publishing: Short Stories Depicting Pivotal, Life-Changing Moments
NEW YORK, May 26 -- Morgan James Publishing issued the following news: Morgan James' new release Snapshots, by Eliot Parker, is a collection of eleven short stories that depict life in small town Appalachia. Each story frames unique, riveting characters that are grappling with choices as they navigate their current circumstances. Personal and professional relationships of each character are weighed down by their backgrounds, life experiences, and the expectations of others. Each story deconstru  more
N.Y. A.G. James Acts to Protect Students From Sexual Harassment
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James took action to ensure that millions of students across the country, including more than three million in New York, can retain longstanding protections against sexual harassment, including sexual assault, which impede their access to education. In a lawsuit filed against the U.S. Department of Education and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos in the U.S. Dist  more
N.Y. A.G. James Holds 'Green' Inventor Accountable, Ends Use of Investor Funds for Personal Expenses
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 5: New York Attorney General Letitia James delivered a victory for environmentally-conscious "green" investors in Upstate New York by getting a Western New York company and its founder to end the illegal profiting from the sale of unregistered securities, which allowed the founder to subsidize his lifestyle. Attorney General James obtained a consent order and judgment from the Erie Coun  more
N.Y. A.G. James Issues Statement on Investigation of Interactions Between Police, Civilians in New York City
NEW YORK, June 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement about office's designation to investigate the interactions between the New York City Police Department and civilians in New York City: "Peaceful protest is a basic civil right. "That right should be protected and guarded. We take the designation to investigate last night's actions very seriously. "We will act independently to seek answers, ensure that the truth is laid bare, and that there is accountabi  more
N.Y. A.G. James Leads Coalition Fighting for Abortion Access During Coronavirus Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 5: New York Attorney General Letitia James has led a multistate coalition of 23 attorneys general in taking legal action against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for increasing the risk that women nationwide will contract the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as they seek abortions in their state. In an amicus brief file  more
N.Y. A.G. James: We Stand Ready to Protect New York's Constitutional Rights
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement in reaction to President Trump's address to the nation earlier this evening: "The President of the United States is not a dictator, and President Trump does not and will not dominate New York state. "In fact, the president does not have the right to unilaterally deploy U.S. military across American states. "We respect and will guard the right to peaceful protest, and my office will review any   more
N.Y. City Department of Parks & Recreation Releases Parasitoid Wasps for First Time Ever to Combat Emerald Ash Borer
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: NYC Parks partnered with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) to release parasitoid wasps in Willowbrook Park. The wasps are a form of biological control for Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) beetles which are threatening New York City's ash trees. The second of two releases, this marks the first time that New York City has introduced parasitoid wasps into the city t  more
N.Y. Department of Financial Services and France ACPR Sign MOU to Boost International Fintech Cooperation
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with France's Autorite de Controle Prudentiel et de Resolution (ACPR) to ease entry for fintech innovators into the New York and French markets, furthering New York and France as innovation hubs for financial services technology. DFS is the first U.S. financial services  more
N.Y. Financial Services Department Issues Emergency Regulation Accelerating Resolution, Payment of Insurance Claims to Help Businesses
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release: Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell today announced the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued an emergency regulation requiring New York-regulated insurers to accelerate the resolution and payment of insurance claims by businesses and individuals who suffered damage as a result of looting. The emergency regulation follows Governor Andrew M.  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio Announce Citywide Curfew in New York City Will Take Effect Beginning at 11 PM
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 1: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio announced a citywide curfew in New York City will take effect beginning at 11 PM tonight and will be lifted at 5 AM tomorrow morning. The Governor and the Mayor also announced that the New York City Police Department will double its police presence to help prevent violence and property damage. The additional officers will be deployed to areas wher  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces A.G. James Will Review All Actions, Procedures Used During Protests
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Attorney General Letitia James will review all actions and procedures used during last night's protests in New York City and Brooklyn in response to the death of George Floyd and issue a public report within 30 days. The Attorney General's independent review should include a review of both police procedures and crowd actions during the protests. "We have an injustice  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Dentists Can Reopen Statewide Tomorrow, Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York dentists can reopen statewide tomorrow. Dentists' offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing. The Governor also updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. New cases, hospitalizations, intubations and deaths are all declining as of yesterday. "The reduction in New Yo  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Dentists Can Reopen Statewide Tomorrow, Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on May 31: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York dentists can reopen statewide tomorrow. Dentists' offices will be subject to state guidance on best practices for safety and social distancing. The Governor also updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. New cases, hospitalizations, intubations and deaths are all declining as of yesterday. VIDEO of the Gov  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Lowest Number of Deaths and Hospitalizations Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the state has reached the lowest number of deaths and hospitalizations since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Yesterday, 42 people in New York passed away due to COVID-19, down from a record-high of 800 just eight weeks ago. The number of total hospitalizations was down yesterday to 2,728 from a record-high of 18,825 during the peak of the pandemic. "We have the lowes  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Outdoor Dining at Restaurants Will Be Permitted in Phase Two of Reopening
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 3: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced outdoor dining at restaurants will be permitted in phase two of reopening. Restaurants in the seven regions that have already entered phase two - the Capital Region, Central New York, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley, the North Country, the Southern Tier and Western New York - can reopen for outdoor dining beginning tomorrow, June 4th. Outdoor tables must  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces State Is Expanding COVID-19 Testing Criteria to Include Anyone Who Attended Protest Across State
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the state is expanding COVID-19 testing criteria to include any individual who attended any of the recent protests across the state. The Governor encouraged any individual who attended a protest to get a test. More information on where and how to get tested for COVID-19 is available at https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov. The Governor also announced the State Departmen  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces State is Expanding COVID-19 Testing Criteria to Include Anyone Who Attended Protest Across the State
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 4: To my right, we have Major West of the State Police. To my left, Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governor. To her left, Robert Mujica, Budget Director of the State of New York. Is day 96 dealing with the historic COVID0-19 crisis. It is day 11 of the aftermath of the murder of Mr. Floyd and the unrest and protest that has stemmed there from. I said yesterday, this is, dealing with the coronav  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Western New York Enters Phase 2 of Reopening
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 2: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Western New York is entering phase two of reopening. The Capital Region is still on track to enter phase two of reopening tomorrow, June 3rd, and New York City is still on track to enter phase one of reopening on June 8th. Governor Cuomo also announced that summer day camps statewide can open on June 29th. The state will make a decision on sleep-away camps   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Western New York Expected to Enter Phase 2 of Reopening
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 1: We had a long night in this country. To my left, glad to be joined by Dr. Howard Zucker. To my right, I'm glad to be joined by Secretary Melissa DeRosa. Let's talk about where we are, start with the facts that we know. In terms of handling the COVID virus, we're doing better than we've ever done before. The number of hospitalizations is down. It's continued to drop. The reduction in the number  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls for Standardized Police Misconduct Policies Across America
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on May 31: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo called for standardized police misconduct policies across America. The Governor said federal and state governments should pass laws requiring police misconduct investigations be conducted by independent, outside agencies - not by local prosecutors. He called on the federal government to define excessive force by a police officer by one standard all across the nation.   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls for Standardized Police Misconduct Policies Across U.S.
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on May 31: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo called for standardized police misconduct policies across America. The Governor said federal and state governments should pass laws requiring police misconduct investigations be conducted by independent, outside agencies - not by local prosecutors. He called on the federal government to define excessive force by a police officer by one standard all across the nation. Th  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Calls Into CNN's Erin Burnett Outfront
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 1: Erin Burnett: Joining me now on the phone as we keep these images up and I apologize in advance Governor Cuomo if I need to interrupt you as something happens with this standoff in Philadelphia, but the governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, is with me right now. Governor, what do you say to the president? He'll deploy the U.S. military, he will solve the problem for you if you don't do it. Gover  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Holds Briefing on George Floyd Protests & Provides Update on COVID-19 Progress
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 3: Pleasure to be with all of you. To my left, Melissa DeRosa, secretary to the governor. To my right, Robert Mujica, budget director of the State of New York, also gracing the cover of City & State magazine this month, where he has that big, warm smile that he's famous for. Is day 95 of the situation dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, and it is day 10 of the situation dealing with the civil u  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on MSNBC's Deadline: White House With Nicolle Wallace
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 1 of an interview with Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC's Deadline - White House: Nicolle Wallace: We have some breaking news out of New York City. The Governor and the Mayor announcing a curfew for tonight. Joining us now is the Governor of New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo. Governor, I watched the pictures and we've talked about our state and city - this curfew was necessary and talk to us about what your  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on WAMC Northeast Public Radio With Alan Chartock
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 4: Alan Chartock: How are you doing, Gov? Governor Cuomo: How are you doing, good Doctor? Alan Chartock: Oh, you know taking care of things. We just got over here. We have some security cameras at our house and a guy was over here putting them up and he got stung by a bee, by a wasp. That could be very painful and very dangerous. Have you ever been stung? Governor Cuomo: I get stung every day,   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Lays Out 'Say Their Name' Reform Agenda Priorities Following Death of George Floyd
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the "Say Their Name" reform agenda following the murder of George Floyd and an ongoing pattern of police brutality against minority communities across the nation. The Governor said he will work with the State Legislature to get these policies done next week. The list of policy priorities builds on earlier proposals he called for in the immediate aftermath of the kill  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Lays Out 'Say Their Name' Reform Agenda Priorities Following Death of George Floyd
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 5: To my right, is Major West, New York State Police. To my left, Melissa DeRosa, secretary to the governor. to her left, Robert Mujica, budget director. It was another long and ugly night in the United states of America. Last night, as it was in New York State. Day 97 of the coronavirus crisis, day 12 of the civil unrest dealing with the aftermath of Mr. Floyd's murder. And this, my friends, is a  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Proposes National Ban on Chokeholds by Law Enforcement Amid Protests Responding to Death of Floyd
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 1: We're talking about reopening in one week in New York City. Now we're seeing these mass gatherings over the past several nights that could, in fact, exacerbate the COVID-19 spread. We spent all this time closed down, locked down, masked, socially distanced and then you turn on the TV and you see there's mass gatherings that could potentially be infecting hundreds and hundreds of people. After e  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Responds to Escalating Violence and Looting Amid Otherwise Peaceful Protests
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 2: Let me introduce the people at the table with me. To my far right -- Major West. My immediate right -- Superintendent of the State Police, Keith Corlett. To my left -- Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governor. Yesterday was another long, ugly day and night all across this country. New York State was not an exception. Today is day 94 of the COVID pandemic. It's day nine of the situation that w  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Response to Violent Incidents at Protests in Buffalo, Across State Last Night: 'We Must Change and We Must Stop Abuse'
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript : People have seen Mr. Floyd's murder. They're watching what's going on, on the streets, every day, and they're saying enough is enough. And it's what they are seeing and what they know that is disturbing. We are going to show you again, for those of you who haven't seen, a scene from Buffalo and a scene from New York City because this is a story all across the state. This is Buffalo, New York yesterday.  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Into Law Measure Providing Death Benefits for Families of Frontline Government Workers
NEW YORK, June 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law a new measure providing death benefits to the families of frontline workers who lost their lives fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. The bill, S.8427/A.10528, establishes a COVID-19 death benefit for the families of state and local government employees who have been on the front lines of response to this public health emergency. The Governor also announced that  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Signs Law Measure Providing Death Benefits for Families of Frontline Workers
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on May 30: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law a new measure providing death benefits to the families of frontline workers who lost their lives fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. The bill, S.8427/A.10528, establishes a COVID-19 death benefit for the families of state and local government employees who have been on the front lines of response to this public health emergency. The Governor als  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio and Taskforce on Racial Inclusion and Equity Announce New COVID-19 Centers of Excellence
NEW YORK, June 6 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on June 5: Three new Gotham Health sites will provide comprehensive care to support recovering COVID-19 patients, including pulmonary care, radiologic and diagnostic services, mental health services, and on-site access to medication NEW YORK--Mayor de Blasio today announced that three "COVID-19 Centers of Excellence" will open in communities of color that have been hardest-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Located   more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Announces Small Business Emergency Grant Program
NEW YORK, June 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio announced a Small Business Emergency Grant Program for small businesses who were impacted by looting and experienced damage to their storefronts. Thanks to $500,000 in initial funds from SOMOS Community Care, the City will begin providing grants to small businesses of up to $10,000 per business, starting in the Bronx. These grants will help with recovery, including repairs, security systems, loc  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Appears Live on CNN'S Cuomo Prime Time With Chris Cuomo
NEW YORK, June 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 2 on CNN'S Cuomo Prime Time With Chris Cuomo: Chris Cuomo: Joining us on the phone is the man at the head of the plan, New York City Mayor, Bill de Blasio. Mr. Mayor, can you hear us? Mayor Bill de Blasio: Yes, Chris, how you doing? Cuomo: I'm doing well. Thank God. Thank you for taking this opportunity to be our eyes and ears. Do you expect tonight to be a night that is more under control for the NYPD?   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Appears Live on MSNBC's The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell
NEW YORK, June 4 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on MSNBC's The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell: Lawrence O'Donnell: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is now joining us by phone. Mayor de Blasio, thank you very much for joining us tonight. Mayor Bill de Blasio: My pleasure, Lawrence. How are you doing? O'Donnell: Well, it's a difficult night, I think, all over this country. We have tonight 1,836,845 cases of coronavirus. We have 106,742 deaths - it's now 10  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Appears Live on the Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, June 6 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on Today 5 on the Brian Lehrer Show: Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC and as every week at this time, it's time for our weekly Ask The Mayor segment, my questions and yours for Mayor Bill de Blasio at 6-4-6-4-3-5-7-2-8-0, 6-4-6-4-3-5-7-2-8-0 or tweet a question, use the hashtag, #AskTheMayor and good morning, Mr. Mayor. Welcome back to WNYC. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you very much, Brian, how yo  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Calls on Metropolitan Transportation Authority to Take Concrete Steps to Keep New Yorkers Safe on Mass Transit
NEW YORK, June 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced he has sent Governor Andrew Cuomo and MTA Chairman Pat Foye a 7-point plan of concrete, actionable recommendations to help the MTA meet increased demand as New York City begins Phase 1 of its reopening process on June 8th. The recommendations are designed to make the subways and buses a safe, reliable, and socially distant option for the New Yorkers who will return to the workplac  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 2: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Everybody, I'm going to ask you to please listen very carefully. I'm going to talk about the truth of what is going on in our city and it is not a lot of what you will see in blaring headlines or on Twitter. It's not what you'll see in the statements of many politicians. I want to talk to you about the bigger picture that we have experienced, because if we don't put this in perspec  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 4 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 3: Mayor Bill de Blasio: I want to give you an update, but first I have to tell you about something that I hope will give us all hope, real inspiration, because it is about how the people of this city respond to a challenge, respond to a tough moment. The night before last, there were some real problems in the Bronx, in one part of the Bronx in particular. And I was on the phone yesterday morning, speaking  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 4: There's over 8 million people in this city - over 8 million people who just want to live in peace - over 8 million people who want things to get better, who want to see this city brought together, who want to see us fight back against the disease that's afflicted us all, held us back, disrupted our lives. Done so much damage to our families, and our neighborhoods. Done so much damage to our families and  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 6 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 5: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Yesterday afternoon, my wife Chirlane and I went to a very moving memorial. As the funeral of George Floyd was beginning. People gathered in Brooklyn to honor George Floyd, to honor his life, his memory, to not let him have died in vain. His brother Terrance was at the Memorial, and we could see the deep pain he was feeling. That whole family is feeling. We have to hold them in our  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray Deliver Remarks at Memorial for George Floyd
NEW YORK, June 5 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript: First Lady Chirlane McCray: No justice - power to the people! First, I want to offer condolences to Terrance Floyd and the whole Floyd family. Please let's all thank him for being here with us. [Applause] No family should have to endure what this family has endured. Our country is in need of a rebirth and birth is painful. Millions of mothers - millions of mothers like me, share fear for the lives of our childr  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio: City Opens Testing to All New Yorkers as Test & Trace Corps Officially Launches
NEW YORK, June 3 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: As the City launches its Test & Trace Corps initiative, Mayor de Blasio announced universal COVID-19 testing for all New Yorkers. The Test & Trace Corps initiative, launched yesterday, will allow the City to safely separate and care for those who test positive for the virus, and then rapidly track, assess, and quarantine anyone they came into contact with and may have infected. "Widespread testing holds the k  more
N.Y. Mayor De Blasio: New York City Joins State Coalition to Stop Trump Snap Cuts That Would Leave Millions Hungry During Pandemic
NEW YORK, June 2 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York City Corporation Counsel James E. Johnson today joined a coalition of 24 Attorneys General in urging Congress to block the Trump administration's attempts to cut vital food assistance for millions of Americans. In a letter to Congress, the coalition expressed support for provisions in the House-passed HEROES Act that would prohibit the use of appropriation funds for three U.S.   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on Three Companies
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Denise N. Smith, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, 3050 K Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20007 Re: Case 20-C-0105 - Joint Petition of Fusion Connect, Inc., Fusion Cloud Services, LLC and Fusion LLC for Approval of a Transfer of Ownership Pursuant to Section 100 of the Public Service Law Dear Ms. Smith: I am writing in regard to the petition, filed on March 4, 2020, request  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Central Hudson Gas and Electric
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-T-0816) involving Central Hudson Gas and Electric: Petition of Central Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Rebuild of the Approximately 23.6 Mile H and SB Electric Transmission Lines to 115 kV Standards in the City of Kingston, and Towns of Ulster and Saugerties in Ulster County, and the Town of Catskill and Vil  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Alle-Catt Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 17-F-0282) involving Alle-Catt Wind Energy: Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, and Rushford. ORDER GRANTING CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMEN  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Spectrum New York Metro
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-V-0172) involving Spectrum New York Metro: Petition of Spectrum New York Metro, LLC for an Order of Entry to the Multi-Dwelling Unit Building Located at 841 - 847 St. Nicholas Ave., New York, NY 10031. ORDER OF ENTRY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On December 20, 2019, Spectrum New York Metro, LLC, a subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter or the Compan  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Spectrum New York Metro
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-V-0171) involving Spectrum New York Metro: Petition of Spectrum New York Metro, LLC for an Order of Entry to the Multi-Dwelling Unit Building Located at 260 - 262 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249. ORDER OF ENTRY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On December 20, 2019, Spectrum New York Metro, LLC, a subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter or the Company), fi  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Spectrum New York Metro
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-V-0139) involving Spectrum New York Metro: Petition of Spectrum New York Metro, LLC for an Order of Entry to the Multi-Dwelling Unit Building Located at 2 Washington Street, New York, NY 10004 Owned by Moinian Group. ORDER OF ENTRY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On January 30, 2020, Spectrum New York Metro, LLC, a subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Spectrum New York Metro
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-V-0138) involving Spectrum New York Metro: Petition of Spectrum New York Metro, LLC for an Order of Entry to the Multi-Dwelling Unit Building Located at 131-11 Fowler Ave., Flushing, NY 11355 Owned by W & L Group. ORDER OF ENTRY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On January 30, 2020, Spectrum New York Metro, LLC, a subsidiary of Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter or  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Spectrum New York Metro
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-V-0137) involving Spectrum New York Metro: Petition of Spectrum New York Metro, LLC, Subsidiary of Charter Communications, for an Order of Entry to the Multi-Dwelling Unit Building Located at 410 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Owned by Meekerman LLC. ORDER OF ENTRY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On February 14, 2020, Spectrum New York Metro, LLC, a subsidiary  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Verizon New York
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 19-V-0621) involving Verizon New York: Petition of Verizon New York Inc. for Orders of Entry for 16 Multiple-Dwelling Unit Buildings in the City of New York: ORDER OF ENTRY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND On July 12, 2018, Verizon New York Inc. (Verizon or the Company) filed a Verified Petition for Orders of Entry (petition) seeking access to 16 Multiple-Dwelling Unit   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Preliminary June 11, 2020 Agenda
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following meeting agenda: The Public Service Commission announced today that, subject to further notice, it plans to hold its next regular session beginning at10:30 A.M., Thursday, June 11, 2020,in the19thFloor Board Room of its offices located at Three Empire State Plaza, Albany.Please be prepared to show identification to be admitted to the Albany office.TO REDUCE THE POTENTIAL COMMUNITY SPREAD OF COVID-19, FA  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Champlain Hudson Power Express
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No/s. 10-T-0139) involving Champlain Hudson Power Express: Application of Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the PSL for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a High Voltage Direct Current Circuit from the Canadian Border to New York City. RULING DENYING MOTION TO CONDUCT PUBLIC STATEMENT  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on LS Power Grid New York
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No/s. 19-E-0739) involving LS Power Grid New York: Petition of LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, LS Power Grid New York, LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and for an Order Providing for Lightened Regulation. PROCEDURAL RULING ANTHONY M. BELSITO, Administrative Law Judge: The above-referenced case concerns a request filed by LS Power Grid New York Cor  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Mohawk Solar
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No/s. 17-F-0182) involving Mohawk Solar: Application of Mohawk Solar LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility in the Towns of Canajoharie and Minden, Montgomery County. RULING ON EVIDENTIARY HEARING AND ESTABLISHING A BRIEFING SCHEDULE ERIKA BERGEN, SEAN MU  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Three Companies
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No/s. 19-T-0549) involving LS Power Grid New York, LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, and New York Power Authority: Application of LS Power Grid New York, LLC, LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, and the New York Power Authority for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for Edic/Marcy to New Scotland; Princetown to Rotterdam Project. RULI  more
N.Y. State Agriculture Department: Taste NY Todd Hill Launches Online Ordering and Curbside Pickup Program
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release: The State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced that the Taste NY Todd Hill Market has implemented an online ordering and curbside pickup program during COVID-19. The newly-launched TasteNYToddHill.com helps consumers comply with social distancing recommendations while making it easy for them to shop local and support New York's farmers and food and beverage business  more
N.Y. State Board on Electric Generation Siting Board Approves Its Largest Wind Farm to Date
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release on June 3: The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) granted approval to Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC (Alle-Catt) to build and operate a wind farm in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming counties. The Siting Board's decision follows a detailed review and robust public participation process to ensure that the Western N  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following audits have been issued. Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS): Oversight of Drug Disposal (2018-S-64) Overall, OASAS addiction treatment centers and OASAS-certified providers have met the regulatory requirements for collecting and disposing of unneeded drugs. However, there are improvement opportunities   more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following local government audits have been issued. Islip Fire District - Financial Condition (Suffolk County) The board did not effectively monitor expenditures and fund balance. As a result, the unrestricted fund balance deficit increased to as much as $171,492 during the audit period. Auditors also determined that the board  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late With Not-For-Profits Contracts
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: A report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations and the state were not processed until after the contract start date. DiNapoli's report showed that no progress has been made in the past year, with the percentage of late contracts increasing slightly from 47 percent in 2018. "In the co  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Issues Statement on EPA Rule to Limit States Authority
ALBANY, New York, June 2 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following statement by Commissioner Basil Seggos: At every opportunity, the Trump administration has worked to weaken hard-won environmental protections to serve corporate interests. New York State will continue to fight this administration's unlawful attempt to limit our authority to protect state waters under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. States have the knowledge and the expertise to up  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2019, DEC Forest Rangers conduct  more
N.Y. State Education Department Appoints Dr. William Johnson as Monitor for the Hempstead Union Free School District
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: New York State Education Department Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe announced the appointment of Dr. William Johnson as the State Monitor for the Hempstead Union Free School District. Recently enacted legislation requires the Commissioner to appoint one monitor for both academic and fiscal issues in the district. Dr. Johnson has decades of experience in both academic leadership and financia  more
N.Y. State Education Department: Regents Actions in 54 Professional Discipline Cases
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the revocation of 2 licenses and 1 certificate, surrender of 8 licenses, and 43 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case. I. REVOCATIONS AND SURRENDERS Dentistry Randolf A. Holly; Dentist, Dental General Anesthesia; Endicott, NY 13760; Li  more
N.Y. State Education Department: Statement by Board, Chancellor Rosa, Interim Commissioner Tahoe
ALBANY, New York, June 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following statement on June 2 by the Board, Chancellor Betty A. Rosa, and Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe: It is with heavy, broken hearts that we join our voices with those mourning the indefensible and tragic death of George Floyd. America's greatness lies in our diversity, our tolerance, and our willingness to accept and welcome others. These are our nation's founding principles. Sadly, these very ideals are n  more
N.Y. State Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins Issues Joint Statement on Death of Floyd
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- The New York State Senate (majority) issued the following joint statement by Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on May 30: "Tonight has been another night of heartbreak in the wake of the horrendous killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. "Protests have been unfolding across the country and here in New York. Let's be clear - the reason for the protests themselves is warranted and too familiar. "Tonight, two members of th  more
NBC News Now, NBCBLK Present Can You Hear Us Now?, Conversation Hosted By MSNBC's Trymaine Lee
NEW YORK, June 2 -- NBCUniversal issued the following news release: Following the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery and with the backdrop of the protests, riots and civil unrest in Minneapolis and across the country, NBC News NOW and NBCBLK present Can You Hear Us Now?, a virtual discussion hosted by MSNBC's Trymaine Lee and streaming on NBC News NOW on Tuesday, June 2, at 8 p.m. ET. The special will feature conversations with Wisconsin Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes, actor  more
New York City Comptroller Stringer to NYCHA: Fix Heating Failures
NEW YORK, June 2 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release: New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer released a new audit of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), which found that the agency tasked with managing the largest public housing authority in the country does not have the ability to effectively track the status and resolution of heating complaints involving individual apartments. The Comptroller's audit found that NYCHA lacked adequate p  more
New York Health and Hospitals: City Opens Testing to All New Yorkers as Test & Trace Corps Officially Launches
NEW YORK, June 4 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: As the City launches its Test & Trace Corps initiative, Mayor de Blasio announced universal COVID-19 testing for all New Yorkers. The Test & Trace Corps initiative, launched yesterday, will allow the City to safely separate and care for those who test positive for the virus, and then rapidly track, assess, and quarantine anyone they came into contact with and may have infected. "Widespread testing holds th  more
New York State Parks to Accept New Camping Reservations on Monday, June 8
ALBANY, New York, June 6 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) will begin accepting new camping reservations beginning June 8, for check-in beginning June 22. Campers are reminded to practice social distancing, bring and wear a face covering, respect the rules, and do their part to keep the campgrounds, parks and beaches open and safe for ev  more
New York State Senate and Assembly Announce Passage of Major Legislative Package Combating COVID-19 and Protecting New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, June 1 -- The New York State Senate (majority) issued the following news release: Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie announced the Legislature has passed a major legislative package to help support New Yorkers during the current COVID-19 pandemic, and help the state be prepared for future emergencies. The legislation focuses on protecting New Yorkers' rights, helping them stay in their homes, providing economic relief for struggling  more
New York University School of Law: Experts Analyze COVID-19's Effects on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Efforts
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rock the economy, NYU Law's Institute for Corporate Governance & Finance hosted a virtual panel on May 1 examining the effects of the global crisis on corporations' environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) efforts. ESG standards, intended to aid in evaluating a firm's performance along these dimensions, have gained wide traction in the past decade. But the pane  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals Announces Success of Telehealth Expansion to Address COVID-19 Pandemic Managing Nearly 57,000 Televisits During Peak
NEW YORK, June 5 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals announced the success of its telehealth expansion in response to COVID-19, which within a week of documented community spread of the virus in NYC, converted all routine face-to-face visits to televisits, or scheduled telephonic visits. The City's public health system was able to quickly scale up its telemedicine services, going from just 500 billable virtual visits in the month prior   more
Ohio State Names Johnson as 16th President
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 4 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: The Ohio State University Board of Trustees appointed Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, as the 16th president in university history. Johnson, who has served as chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) since 2017, brings more than 30 years of experience as an academic, business and policy leader. "We are pleased beyond measure to welcome Dr. Johnson to Ohio State," said board chair Gary R. Heminger. "Her range of kn  more
Ohio State University-Marion Names Johnson as 16th President
MARION, Ohio, June 4 -- Ohio State University's Marion Campus issued the following news: The Ohio State University Board of Trustees appointed Kristina M. Johnson, PhD, as the 16th president in university history. Johnson, who has served as chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY) since 2017, brings more than 30 years of experience as an academic, business and policy leader. "We are pleased beyond measure to welcome Dr. Johnson to Ohio State," said board chair Gary R. Heminger. "H  more
Public Service Enterprise Group Long Island Helps Energize Healthcare Heroes Self-Isolating at Ronald McDonald House
UNIONDALE, New York, June 3 -- Public Service Electric and Gas Long Island, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group, issued the following news release: PSEG Long Island recently donated a selection of snacks, protein bars, grab-and-go and prepared meals to healthcare heroes who are self-isolating at Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro (RMHC NYM) in New Hyde Park during the COVID-19 pandemic. By staying at the House, the medical professionals and hospital employees are able to  more
Recommendations to Eliminate COVID-19 Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Long-Term Care Facilities: University of Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 -- The University of Minnesota issued the following news release: Across the U.S., COVID-19 deaths have disproportionately clustered in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. In Minnesota, less than 1% of people live in long-term care facilities, but as of May 27, more than 12% of the state's COVID-19 cases -- and 80% of deaths from the virus -- were among residents in such facilities. Additionally, a recent analysis from The New York Times showed that n  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Simulations Indicate Heightened Risks When Pandemic and Hurricane Season Overlap
TROY, New York, June 2 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: As coastal communities prepare for the possibility of hurricanes this summer and fall, they are doing so amid the uncertain landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic -- a crisis that has already taxed health care systems, governments, and supply chains. A faculty and student team at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has been modeling how the combined disasters may make community recovery vastly more difficult. What t  more
Roberts Wesleyan College: A Call for Lament, Repentance and Change
ROCHESTER, New York, June 3 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following statement by President Deana Porterfield: We are a nation in need of healing and justice. The senseless and inhumane death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, and the many other lives unjustly taken in acts of cruel prejudice and blind hatred demand our response. These are difficult and deeply rooted societal issues that persist in causing unrelenting suffering in our community. I have come to understand th  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Faculty Earns NIH Grant to Use Virtual Reality to Help Stroke Patients Regain Lost Vision
ROCHESTER, New York, June 6 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester aim to use virtual reality to help restore vision for people with stroke-induced blindness. The team of researchers led by Gabriel Diaz, associate professor at RIT's Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (https://projectreporter.nih.gov/project_info_de  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Venture Creations Company New 3D Technologies Lands U.S. Air Force Contract
ROCHESTER, New York, June 6 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester-based company New 3D Technologies (N3T) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Air Force to build the next generation of glasses-free 3D displays. The technology company, formerly DTI, specializes in autostereoscopic displays, which do not require any special eyewear to see the 3D effect, and is part of Rochester Institute of Technology's Venture Creations business incubator. The U  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Student Researchers Seek to Improve Cybersecurity of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications
ROCHESTER, New York, June 5 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: If cars talked to each other, it would improve the travel experience and help save lives--but it could also lead to malicious, even life-threatening, cyberattacks. As a result, most car manufacturers have been hesitant to deploy vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications technology. At Rochester Institute of Technology, a team of student researchers are working to bridge this cybersecurity gap in V  more
S&P Global Platts: Low Rhine Levels Bring Challenges for Petrochemical Market
NEW YORK, June 6 -- S&P Global Platts, a subsidiary of S&P Global, issued the following news: Low water levels on the River Rhine have been causing challenges for petrochemical producers and consumers, sources told S&P Global Platts this week. Water levels dipped to as low as 100 cm at the key chokepoint of Kaub on June 4, before recovering slightly to 106 cm as of June 5 as rain swept across western Europe. "Gas barges are underloaded by at least 25%, liquid barges are underloaded to a highe  more
Saint Martin's Provost's Letter to Community Regarding Disrupting and Dismantling Racism
LACEY, Washington, June 3 -- Saint Martin's University issued the following letter by Provost Kate Boyle: The following is a letter Provost Kate Boyle, Ph.D. sent to the Saint Martin's community regarding the crises we are facing as a nation and our work as a Catholic, Benedictine community to disrupt and dismantle racism. * * * In The New York Times' article "Two crises convulse a nation: A Pandemic and Police Violence," authors Jack Healy and Diane Searcey talk about America's "parallel pla  more
SolarWindow Innovation Bolsters Electricity-Generating Plastic
NEW YORK, June 4 -- SolarWindow Technologies, a creator of transparent electricity-generating liquid coatings, issued the following news release on June 3: SolarWindow Technologies, Inc. (Symbol: WNDW), developer of transparent electricity-generating coatings for glass or plastics, is pleased to announce that recent initiatives to optimize its fabrication processes have resulted in favorable improvements to its laser patterning systems for our electricity-generating coatings on flexible plastic  more
Special Master of Arts in Teaching Graduate Program Offerings for Clarkson Class of 2020 and Alumni
POTSDAM, New York, June 3 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Recognizing the new career challenges that graduating seniors from Clarkson's Class of 2020 and young alumni are facing as the nation reopens the economy, donors have seeded a new COVID-19 Alumni Scholarship Fund that gives them special access starting in Summer 2020 for select professional graduate programs offered at Clarkson. Scholarships and other forms of aid will be awarded for Clarkson's graduating seniors and   more
St. Bonaventure University: A Call for Solidarity From President DePerro
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 2 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following statement by President Dennis R. DePerro: At tragic and trying times like these that engulf our nation, helplessness consumes us. The killings of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia, Breonna Taylor in Louisville and George Floyd in Minneapolis have unleashed a torrent of rage in our nation that we haven't witnessed in more than 50 years. The rise in hate crimes against Asian-Americans being targeted because of the corona  more
St. Bonaventure University: A Message of Peace From Fr. Russel Murray
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 4 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following statement Russel T. Murray, vice president for mission integration: In these troubled times, as our society seems to lurch from tragedy to tragedy with pain as its constant leitmotif, it is this greeting of St. Francis that resonates most deeply in my heart. His words are a comfort, yes. More so, I hear in them a challenge - to all of us Bonnies, in the integrity of all our respective faith traditions and belie  more
St. Bonaventure University: President DePerro Responds to Racist Zoom Hackers
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 6 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following statement by President Dennis R. DePerro: This afternoon, hackers infiltrated a Zoom conversation with members of our campus community about the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor. Racial epithets were vocalized and written in the chat function and swastikas (among other things) were drawn over the PowerPoint presentation before the offenders were kicked out; the session resumed again wit  more
Startup at Upstate's CNY Biotech Accelerator Produces Treatment to Spur Bone Growth
SYRACUSE, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Patients who need to regrow bone after surgery or injury could someday find help from a startup born and nurtured in the SUNY system. Zetagen Therapeutics, based in Syracuse, has developed a medical device that quickly stimulates the growth of high-quality bone. The invention emerged from research conducted at SUNY Upstate Medical University by Zetagen's co-founders, Bry  more
State University of New York-Canton: A Message of Sadness, Reflection, and Action
CANTON, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following statement by President Zvi Szafran: I have watched with you in sadness and anger the painful events of recent days. A Black man, George Floyd, was killed by a Minneapolis police officer as Mr. Floyd gasped, "I can't breathe." People of color, their friends, and their allies have risen up to protest his tragic and unacceptable death. His death is the latest example of a legacy of racial injustice th  more
Statement From Hilbert College
HAMBURG, New York, June 3 -- Hilbert College issued the following statement by President Michael Brophy on diversity and inclusion: We strive to uphold the Franciscan values of our founders, the Franciscan Sisters of St. Joseph, by advocating for a more just and compassionate global society. We continuously strive to foster an environment of inclusivity and unequivocal acceptance of the dignity of every person. All of us at Hilbert College join the millions who have spoken out against societal  more
Study Shows Impact of Licensing Restrictions on Immigrant Farmworkers
GENESEO, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: A three-year study by SUNY Geneseo anthropologists (https://www.geneseo.edu/anthropology) shows that driver licensing restrictions between 2001 and 2020 led to increased social isolation and health risks for immigrant and migrant agricultural workers and their families in Western and Central New York. The researchers identified factors that prevent immigrants from leaving the farms where th  more
SUNY Canton Faculty Member Publishes New Book on the Fictional Heroines of WWI
CANTON, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following news on June 1: The adventures of young women in World War I fiction created avenues of leadership and self-discovery, according to SUNY Canton Associate Professor Emily Hamilton-Honey, Ph.D. Hamilton-Honey has coauthored the new book "Girls to the Rescue" with SUNY New Paltz Professor Emerita Susan Ingalls Lewis, Ph.D., through McFarland & Company Inc., an independent publisher of academic nonfic  more
SUNY Empire State College, Monroe Community College Partner to Allow Students to Earn Bachelor's Degree in Only One Year
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release: SUNY Empire State College and Monroe Community College (MCC) announced four new transfer pathway agreements allowing MCC graduates to seamlessly transfer as many as 79 lower-division credits to SUNY Empire, more than half of the 124 credits required to earn a bachelor's degree. This will ensure students can complete their bachelor's program in as little as one year a  more
SUNY Jamestown Community College Names Cammarata as Golf Coach
JAMESTOWN, New York, June 4 -- SUNY Jamestown Community College issued the following news: JCC alumnus Phil Cammarata has been appointed JCC's new golf coach. "We're excited about bringing someone who wants to be a part of the JCC family to coach at the collegiate level," said JCC's athletic and recreation director George Sisson. "We were looking for someone to bring consistency to the program and Phil will give us that. We look forward to Phil building relationships with the athletes and comm  more
SUNY Names Johnson as Chancellor
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Board of Trustees announced the departure of Dr. Kristina M. Johnson as chancellor. Dr. Johnson was appointed president of The Ohio State University, where she will start September 1. She will continue her duties as SUNY Chancellor to help prepare campuses for fall semester until an interim leadership structure is appointed by the SUNY Board of Trustees. "Dr. Johnson has  more
SUNY Schenectady to Offer Google IT Training Program This Summer
SCEHNECTADY, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York's Schenectady County Community College issued the following news release: SUNY Schenectady's Office of Workforce Development and Community Education is working to train New Yorkers who are looking for new opportunities or a work-from-home career. The Google IT Support Professional Certificate is an online training program developed by Google and hosted by SUNY Schenectady for the first time this summer. The course teaches interes  more
SUNY-Buffalo Names Berga Chair of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
BUFFALO, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release on June 1: Sarah L. Berga, MD, has been appointed as the new chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo. She will also serve as president of UBMD Obstetrics & Gynecology and medical director of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine Program Development for Kaleida Health. Be  more
SUNY-Buffalo: COVID-19 Lockdowns Worsen Childhood Obesity
BUFFALO, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Lockdowns implemented across the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted diet, sleep and physical activity among children with obesity, according to University at Buffalo research. The study, published in April in Obesity, examined 41 overweight children under confinement throughout March and April in Verona, Italy. Compared to behaviors recorded a year prior, th  more
SUNY-Buffalo: How Coronavirus Bailouts Should Be Structured
BUFFALO, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: When the government bails out businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, they should acquire stakes in the firms--not just hand out loans, according to a University at Buffalo School of Management expert. In a policy paper recently published on SSRN, Veljko Fotak, PhD, associate professor of finance in the UB School of Management, says equity injection is the best option because fir  more
SUNY-Buffalo: In Modeling COVID-19 Locally, UB Informatics Experts Focus on Community Reopening
BUFFALO, New York, June 4 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: In a few short months, an interdisciplinary team of University at Buffalo researchers has reoriented its focus from academic pursuits in order to model the local transmission of COVID-19 cases. Now, with the first wave of cases subsiding, they are turning their attention to modeling the effects of reopening the local economy. Their early experience with the models has continued to be  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Paper-Thin Gallium Oxide Transistor Handles More Than 8,000 Volts
BUFFALO, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: People love their electric cars. But not so much the bulky batteries and related power systems that take up precious cargo space. Help could be on the way from a gallium oxide-based transistor under development at the University at Buffalo. In a study published in the June edition of IEEE Electron Device Letters, electrical engineers describe how the tiny electronic switch can handl  more
SUNY-Plattsburgh: Career Development Center Makes Virtual Resources Available to Students, Grads
PLATTSBURGH, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York's Plattsburgh Campus issued the following news on June 1: The SUNY Plattsburgh Career Development Center has created a slate of virtual offerings to help graduates and current students. Starting today, June 1, the center has launched Job Search Boot Camp, a weekly Zoom session featuring such topics as resume and cover letter development, job search strategy, SUNY Plattsburgh resources, networking, interviewing, and salary, benef  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical University: Extra Safety Precautions Ensure Successful Kidney Transplant at the Height of Pandemic
SYRACUSE, New York, June 5 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Lonel Woods was on the kidney transplant list for three years. During that time, Woods had gotten used to, as much as one can, performing self-dialysis treatments five times a day, including once in the middle of the night. Each treatment took about 40 minutes, which accounted for more than three hours of the SUNY Potsdam music professor's day. Woods, 52, is suffering fro  more
SUNY: Sungeun Kim Wins Provost's Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity
OSWEGO, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York Oswego campus issued the following news release: Dedication to researching complicated neurological disorders and an impressive publication record have earned Sungeun Kim of the electrical and computer engineering faculty the Provost's Award for Scholarly and Creative Activity. Nominator and fellow electrical and computer engineering faculty member Marianne Hromalik noted that, since Kim started at SUNY Oswego in 2016, he "has sustai  more
Those With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities More Likely to Die From COVID-19
SYRACUSE, New York, June 3 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: A new study published recently in ScienceDirect by researchers from SUNY Upstate Medical University and Syracuse University and shows that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to die from COVID-19 than those without IDD. According to the researchers, the disparity is likely related to a higher prevalence of comorbid diseases among   more
Two Alfred University Graduates Receive SUNY Grant Awards to Continue Education
ALFRED, New York, June 3 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Two recent Alfred University graduates--one from the Inamori School of Engineering and one from the School of Art and Design--have been awarded Chancellor's Graduate Fellowships from the State University of New York. Cooper Howard, who earned a B.S. degree in ceramic engineering, and Sam Sloan Wiechert, who earned a B.F.A. degree, were named recipients of the Graduate Fellowships, which provide honorees a one-time  more
Two Alfred University Professors Awarded FuzeHub Manufacturing Grant
ALFRED, New York, June 5 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Two Alfred University professors have been awarded a $50,000 FuzeHub Manufacturing Grant to develop processes to convert glass powder waste into reflective glass beads and luminescent glass microbeads. ALFRED, NY - Two Alfred University professors have been awarded a $50,000 FuzeHub Manufacturing Grant to develop processes to convert glass powder waste into reflective glass beads and luminescent glass microbeads.   more
UB Historian Says Lessons for COVID-19 Found in Work of 19th Century Scientist Alexander Von Humboldt
BUFFALO, New York, June 2 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release on June 1: When German Chancellor Angela Merkel last year rhetorically asked researchers at the annual meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation what the modern world could learn from the group's namesake, a 19th century Prussian polymath, she quoted in response from an interview with Andreas Daum, a professor of history in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences.  more
Union College Forum Addresses Racial Injustice
SCHENECTADY, New York, June 6 -- Union College issued the following news: For more than a week, protesters have marched in the streets in dozens of U.S. cities to voice their anger and frustration with systemic racism, police brutality and social inequality. Most of the protests have been peaceful, though some have been marred by looting and violence. Though these issues have percolated for decades, the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed by a white police officer in Minneapolis  more
Union College: Class of 2020 to Be Honored Virtually
SCHENECTADY, New York, June 5 -- Union College issued the following news: The College will honor the Class of 2020 during a virtual conferral of degrees at noon on Sunday, June 14. "Honoring U: A Tribute to the Class of 2020" will celebrate the nearly 480 members of the class. The event will be streamed live on the College's Facebook page. The valedictorian is Kara Leyden, a biology and sociology interdepartmental major from Glenmont, N.Y. The salutatorian is Jonathan Hanna, a computer scien  more
University of Rhode Island Lecturer Receives Rising Star Award From Society for Conservation Biology
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, June 5 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: A lecturer at the University of Rhode Island has won the Rising Star Award from the Society for Conservation Biology for research she conducted as a doctoral student about the value of protected land to birds. Michelle Peach of Wakefield received the award following the 2019 publication of a paper about her research in the journal Conservation Biology. The award recognizes outstanding student researcher  more
Va. A.G. Herring Fights to Block Trump Snap Cuts That Would Leave Millions Hungry During Pandemic
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 2 -- Virginia Attorney General Mark R. Herring issued the following news release on June 1: Attorney General Mark R. Herring joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Corporation Counsel of the City of New York in urging Congress to block the Trump Administration's attempts to cut vital food assistance for millions of Americans. In their letter, Attorney General Herring and his colleagues urged Congress to maintain vital food assistance in the next coronavirus   more
Weber Shandwick Celebrates Wins at 2020 PRWeek Global Awards
NEW YORK, June 1 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: Weber Shandwick celebrated major wins across APAC, LATAM and the Middle East at the 2020 PRWeek Global Awards, which honor excellence in PR and cross-region communications. Baxter Jolly, CEO, Weber Shandwick Asia Pacific, was named Best PR Professional in Asia Pacific. A PRWeek judge noted, "Jolly has expanded his legacy beyond creative solutions and strategic acumen to also encompass a consistent and impa  more
Yeshiva University: Vaccine Protection Against Herpes
BRONX, New York, June 5 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: An effective vaccine against herpes viral infections caused by either HSV-1or HSV-2 remains elusive. Genital herpes (primarily caused by HSV-2) is notorious for promoting HIV infection. It contributes more to the HIV epidemic than any other biological factor. Mathematical models suggest that vaccinating against HSV-2 could have a major effect on HIV transmission. An ideal vacc  more
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