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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday June 28, 2020 ( 192 items )  
A Message From Hofstra University President Rabinowitz
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 24 -- Hofstra University issued the following statement by President Stuart Rabinowitz: Two weeks ago, the Committee on Representation in Public Spaces met to consider anew the placement of the statue of Thomas Jefferson that stands next to the main entrance of the Student Center. This Committee, chaired by Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Margaret Abraham and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Cornell Craig and comprised of a diverse group of faculty, admi  more
Alfred University Awarded Grant to Develop Bike-Hike Trails on Jericho Hill
ALFRED, New York, June 24 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: The Alfred University Athletics Department has been awarded a $25,000 grant to develop hiking and biking trails in the Jericho Hill fields in the Town of Alfred. The grant, from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds, was awarded by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo. Alfred University was among 98 Western New York organizations sharing in more than $2 million in grants. Paul Vecchio, director of athleti  more
Alfred University Professor Westacott Interviewed for Story in Spanish Magazine
ALFRED, New York, June 24 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Emrys Westacott, professor of philosophy at Alfred University, was interviewed for a story that appeared in Spanish online magazine, Yorokobu. Westacott's interview was for a June 11 story titled "Lo frugal: la necesidad de aprender a disfrutar de una vida sencilla," which translates to "Frugality: the need to learn to enjoy a simple life. Westacott is the author of the 2016 book, The Wisdom of Frugality: Why Le  more
As New York Continues Phased Re-Opening, N.Y. State Department of Labor Announces Over 95,000 Job Openings are Listed on Jobs Express Website
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news: As regions across New York continue to progress through the state's phased re-opening, the New York State Department of Labor announced that more than 95,000 job openings are listed on the state's Jobs Express website at jobs.ny.gov. The open positions are located in every region of the state and span all industries, from architecture and engineering, to sales, to transportation. The Department of La  more
Barnard College: Way Back Wednesday | Lillian Seu '05
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Barnard College issued the following news: Lillian Seu '05 was a young child in the 1980s when HIV/AIDS was ravaging communities. Two decades later, in 2011, she was fine-tuning lab diagnostics for HIV with the Centre for Infectious Disease Control in Zambia as part of a two-year NIH Fogarty Clinical Research Fellowship. Beginning in 2016, she spent three years conducting cancer research and developing immuno-oncology therapies for first-in-human clinical trials at Bristol-  more
Borough of Manhattan Community College Modern Languages Faculty Featured in ADFL Bulletin
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news: Faculty from the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) Modern Languages department -- Maria Enrico, (Department Chair), Angeles Donoso Macaya, Sophie Marinez, and Kristina Varade-- have been interviewed in an extensive feature article published in the ADFL Bulletin. BMCC Associate Dean of Faculty James Berg is also included in the article. The full interview is now available online https://www.ad  more
Borough of Manhattan Community College Professors See Evidence of First Light Ever Detected From Black Hole Merger
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news: Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) Science Professors Barry McKernan and K.E. Saavik Ford are part of a team of scientists that has seen evidence of what could be the first light ever detected from a black hole merger. When two black holes spiral around each other and ultimately collide, they send out ripples in space and time called gravitational waves. Because black holes do not give off l  more
Buffalo State College: Center for China Studies Promotes, Fosters Cultural Exchange
BUFFALO, New York, June 24 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: Now in its 20th year, the Center for China Studies at Buffalo State College serves as a conduit for scholarly research between the United States and China. It's also a place where Americans can learn about Chinese culture, and vice versa. "Chinese people need to understand Americans, and Americans need to understand Chinese socially," said Zhang Jie, founding director of the center and a SUNY Distinguished   more
Buffalo State College: Virtual Community Circle Addresses Police Violence, Institutional Racism
BUFFALO, New York, June 26 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: About 30 members of the Buffalo State College community gathered virtually to share their thoughts on police brutality, racism, and socioeconomic status, including how some of these issues have affected them personally, during a Restorative Justice Community Circle on June 18. "Many of our students and staff have been directly impacted by hundreds of protests and riots related to the recent deaths of Ahmaud   more
Charleston Southern University Training Next Generation of Cyberpatriots
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, June 23 -- Charleston Southern University issued the following news: The New York Times recently cited Cybersecurity Ventures' prediction that more than three million cybersecurity jobs will go unfilled globally in 2021. Dr. Valerie Sessions, affiliate professor of computer science at Charleston Southern University, said, "CSU has degrees in cybersecurity and computer science. Women are underrepresented in this field, and we are working to increase participation by   more
City University of New York: New CCM Study Highlights Innovative Immigrant News Outlets
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: From news on the coronavirus pandemic to coverage of mass protests over recent police killings of Black people, immigrant news outlets have proven themselves vital sources of information for communities underserved by mainstream media. Even as they struggle with financial pressures to survive, resourceful outlets are thriving on livestreaming and social media with followings reaching i  more
Clarkson University Partners With St. Lawrence Health System for COVID-19-related Initiatives
POTSDAM, New York, June 27 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: As our global world faces critical challenges to human health, now and into the future, faculty and staff at Clarkson University are applying their vast expertise in areas like airborne particle properties, sustainable battery life, mechanical and electrical engineering in, HVAC systems, and engineering design to collaborate on several projects to help St. Lawrence Health System's medical team provide enhanced, safe, C  more
Clarkson University Students Launch 'All Good Things' News Website
POTSDAM, New York, June 23 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: A pair of Clarkson University students have launched a website they hope will combat a constant flow of bad news for its audience, while also helping readers stay informed. Maximus Powers and Selorm Bruce have started allgoodthings.news, a website with the mission to deliver positive, clear, factual, and relevant stories to its audience while prioritizing their emotions. "Coronavirus had thrown me out of my dorm room  more
Clarkson's Dr. Dana Barry Publishes Her Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
POTSDAM, New York, June 23 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson Research Professor Dana Barry recently had a book published by Springer Nature. Her book (Formation and Control of Biofilm in Various Environments) was published in February 2020. It introduces bacteria/biofilm and provides valuable, detailed information for the detection, evaluation, and control of bacteria in various environments. She also has three papers (that relate to e-learning) accepted for publicatio  more
Clarkson's Twiss Appointed to International Joint Commission Advisory Board
POTSDAM, New York, June 24 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Michael Twiss, chair of the biology department at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, was appointed to the Great Lakes Science Advisory Board of the International Joint Commission (IJC). The IJC was established by the Boundary Waters Treaty of 1909 to help Canada and the United States prevent and resolve disputes over the use of the waters the two countries share. The IJC's responsibilities include reporting on p  more
Colgate University: Town and Village of Hamilton Earn 'Climate Smart' Certification
HAMILTON, New York, June 25 -- Colgate University issued the following news: The Town and Village of Hamilton have officially been certified as Climate Smart Communities. It all started with the efforts of a few people in 2016, then slowly grew to include the whole community, including Colgate University faculty, students, and staff. Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is a New York State program that helps local governments take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the changing   more
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health Aging Experts Gather Global Data On Loneliness and Social Isolation During COVID-19
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Columbia School of Public Health Dean Linda P. Fried, and Professors Kavita Sivaramakrishnan and Vegard Skirbekk in the Butler Aging Center at Columbia, are undertaking a global survey along with researchers from the U.S. Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK and the Netherlands on how people are coping during the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey covers life before and during the Covid-19 pandemic, inc  more
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: Environmental Health, Incarceration Prevention
NEW YORK, June 23 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: The first nationwide analysis of drinking water quality in United States correctional facilities found average arsenic concentrations in drinking water in Southwestern United States correctional facilities were twice as high as average arsenic concentrations in other Southwest community drinking water systems. More than a quarter of correctional facilities in the Southwest reported average arse  more
Columbia Mailman School of Public Health: Population and Family Health Chair Terry McGovern Named to Council on Foreign Relations
NEW YORK, June 23 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Terry McGovern, JD, Columbia Mailman School professor and chair of the Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, was invited to be a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, the U.S membership organization and think tank specializing in U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. Founded in 1921, the Council is a resource on foreign policy choices for its members, government o  more
Columbia University: COVID-19's Long-Term Effects on Climate Change - For Better or Worse
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: As a result of the lockdowns around the world to control COVID-19, huge decreases in transportation and industrial activity resulted in a drop in daily global carbon emissions of 17 percent in April. Nonetheless, CO2 levels in the atmosphere reached their highest monthly average ever recorded in May -- 417.1 parts per million. This is because the carbon dioxide humans have already emitted can   more
Columbia: Journalism Deans Issue Statement of Values
NEW YORK, June 23 -- Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism issued the following statement: As deans of journalism and communication schools at some of the country's leading research universities, we stand together to reaffirm our belief that journalism is critical for a functional democracy. This principle is especially true now, at a time of national reckoning. The recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and now Rayshard Brooks have forced Americans to onc  more
Conn. Gov. Lamont, Governor Cuomo, and Governor Murphy Announce Joint Incoming Travel Advisory That All Individuals Traveling From States With Significant Community Spread of COVID-19 Self-Quarantine for 14 Days
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 25 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today announced a joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 self-quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. This self-quarantine - effective 11:59 p.m. on Wedn  more
Cornell Releases Reactivation Committee Reports
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University issued the following statement by President Martha E. Pollack: As I write this, it is one of those picture-perfect days in the Finger Lakes, with a blue sky unbroken by clouds, a gentle breeze and the temperature just warm enough to make me want to spend the whole day outside - even if in front of a laptop. I am thankful for this weather, which provides a tiny bit of respite from the challenges we are all facing. Here at Cornell, these challenges,  more
Cornell Social Scientists Honored for Rural Community Impact
ITHACA, New York, June 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The project, known as W4001, conducts research on the most pressing challenges faced by rural communities, where population trends are reshaping arenas such as food production and natural resource management, land use, ecological sustainability and community well-being. The findings have contributed to numerous local, state and national policies that support rural sustainability. The project includes 34 investigators fr  more
Cornell: Art History Ph.D. Candidate Wins Newcombe Fellowship
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Lara Fresko Madra, a doctoral candidate in the history of art, archaeology and visual studies, has been selected as a recipient of the Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship. Administered through the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation, Fresko Madra is one of 23 recipients for the 2020-21 academic year. Fresko Madra is studying the history of artistic practice through a lens that challenges th  more
Cornell: Gerlinde Van De Walle - 'There's So Much to Investigate'
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: From an early age, Dr. Gerlinde Van de Walle wanted to be a veterinarian. Growing up with cats in suburban Ghent, Belgium, she aimed to become a feline practitioner specializing in cancer. But during her veterinary studies at Ghent University, Van de Walle realized "instead of just treating the patient, it would also be very satisfying to do the research needed to improve the treatment options being used in veterinary m  more
Cornell: Law School's New Online Master's Teaches Language of Law
ITHACA, New York, June 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell Law School has launched a new master's program designed to help full-time business professionals develop a deeper knowledge of the legal issues and concepts shaping their fields. Offered primarily online with two summer visits to Cornell's Ithaca campus, the 20-month Master of Science in Legal Studies (MSLS) program has begun accepting applications for an inaugural cohort of students starting in January. "This   more
Cornell: Neurons Thrive Even When Malnourished
ITHACA, New York, June 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When animal, insect or human embryos grow in a malnourished environment, their developing nervous systems get first pick of any available nutrients so that new neurons can be made. In this process, called organ sparing, resources are preferentially delegated to the nervous system at the cost of less important organs or tissues. New research now shows that developing nervous systems demonstrate this preferential growth   more
Cornell: Researchers Control Elusive Spin Fluctuations in 2D Magnets
ITHACA, New York, June 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, critical spin fluctuations in a magnetic system haven't been captured on film. Unlike the fabled creatures, these fluctuations - which are highly correlated electron spin patterns - do actually exist, but they are too random and turbulent to be seen in real time. A Cornell team developed a new imaging technique that is fast and sensitive enough to observe these elusive critical fl  more
Cornell: Richardson Explores Rosa Parks' Life in New Animated Video
ITHACA, New York, June 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "The Hidden Life of Rosa Parks (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLfbmepDd4c)," a new TED-Ed animated video written by Riche Richardson, associate professor of Africana studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, explores Parks' work with the NAACP, bus boycotts and her lifelong fight against racial inequality. "One of our goals with the project was to spotlight dimensions of Rosa Parks that are less familiar and to hel  more
Cornell: Steep NYC Traffic Toll Would Reduce Gridlock, Pollution
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: New York City is among the most congested traffic spots in the world. Soon, in an effort to ease some of the Big Apple's legendary gridlock - and make the air more breathable - driving a car into midtown Manhattan will cost you. New research by Cornell and the City College of New York (CCNY), which is part of the City University of New York system, shows that by enforcing a $20 toll for cars and taxis to enter the cent  more
Cornell: Study - Online Trackers Follow Health Site Visitors
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Internet trackers are more likely to follow people who visit popular health sites, such as WebMD.com and mayoclinic.org, to other types of sites, a Cornell Tech study has found - suggesting that advertisers might be more likely to target people based on sensitive health information than previously understood. The study examined how the order in which users visit 15 major health, education and news sites affects the way   more
Cornell: Study Finds High-Skill Hiring Down Amid COVID-19
ITHACA, New York, June 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic has left very few corners of the U.S. economy unscathed, but it has hit high-skill job seekers and small companies particularly hard, according to Cornell-led research that analyzed recent job-vacancy postings. The paper "Corporate Hiring Under COVID-19: Labor Market Concentration, Downskilling, and Income Inequality (https://www.nber.org/papers/w27208.pdf)," was released in May as a working paper   more
Democracy for America: Victory - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Decisive Win Proves She's 'No Fluke,' Establishes Her as 'Political Powerhouse'
BURLINGTON, Vermont, June 25 -- Democracy for America issued the following news release: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just handily won the Democratic primary in New York's 14th Congressional District setting her on the path to another general election victory this Fall. DFA, which also supported AOC ahead of her historic 2018 primary victory, made Ocasio-Cortez's reelection effort one of its first endorsements of the 2020 election cycle in March 2019. DFA CEO Yvette Simpson on Alexandria Ocasio-C  more
Democracy for America: Victory-Jamaal Bowman Win NY-16 'One of The Biggest Upsets in Recent Progressive History'
BURLINGTON, Vermont, June 25 -- Democracy for America issued the following news release: In a major upset, Jamaal Bowman just won the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District over 16-term corporate Democrat Rep. Eliot Engel. Democracy for America endorsed Bowman's bid for Congress in April: https://www.democracyforamerica.com/site/page/democracy-for-america-endorses-jamaal-bowman-for-congress-ny-16-primary DFA CEO Yvette Simpson on Jamaal Bowman's upset primary victory in   more
Five Jefferson Community College Faculty & Staff Named 2020 SUNY Chancellor's Award Recipients
JEFFERSON, New York, June 24 -- Jefferson Community College issued the following news: Jefferson Community College (JCC) is pleased to announce that five members of the College's faculty and staff were named recipients of the prestigious 2020 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Awards for Excellence. The Chancellor's Awards recognize extraordinary achievement and encourage the continuation of excellence. Bruce F. Alexander, Dexter, Director of Administrative Services, received the   more
Fla. Gov. DeSantis Appoints Rahul Patel and Richard Cole to the University of Florida Board of Trustees
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 26 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Rahul Patel and appointment of Richard Cole to the University of Florida Board of Trustees. Patel, of Atlanta, is a partner with King & Spalding LLP, where he has been since 1997. He is co-head of the firm's global private equity practice and also serves on the firm's governing policy committee. Patel serves on the board of Crawford & Company,  more
Foote, Cone and Belding Health Network Agencies Win 10 Accolades at 31st Annual Manny Awards
NEW YORK, June 23 -- Foote, Cone and Belding issued the following news release: FCB Health Network had much to celebrate at Thursday night's 31st annual Manny Awards, taking home 10 total awards across four agencies. AREA 23 was awarded "Agency of the Year" for the fourth time, "Most Admired Agency" for the fifth consecutive year and "Most Creative Agency" for the fifth time - taking home this coveted trifecta for the third time in its history - along with "Best Patient Engagement Campaign," "B  more
Forbes Hosts Ninth Annual Forbes 400 Summit on Philanthropy Focused on Equity in Opportunity, Equity in Healthcare - to Level Playing Field, Ensure Everyone Has Access to Essential Care
NEW YORK, June 23 -- 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: To drive action and level the playing field, Forbes hosted its ninth annual Forbes 400 Summit On Philanthropy focused on the theme of "Equity in Opportunity, Equity in Healthcare." Taking place for the first time virtually, the invite-only event brou  more
Fordham University School of Law: Julie Yap '05 Appointed California Superior Court Judge
BRONX, New York, June 27 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: On May 20, 2020, Julie Yap '05 was sworn in as a superior court judge in the Sacramento County Superior Court of California. Yap's judicial appointment is the culmination of her extensive experience in the judiciary, private practice, academia, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California. Yap began her legal career as a law clerk for Judge Frank C. Damrell, Jr. in the United State  more
Fordham University School of Law: William Min '90 on How to Build Your Brand
BRONX, New York, June 25 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Fordham Law's Alumni Attorneys of Color Affinity Group (AAC) has launched a new webinar series, titled "A Series for AAC by AAC: How to Survive and Advance During Challenging Times," focused on how attorneys of color have succeeded in their careers and overcome professional challenges. The first meeting, led by AAC Chair Brenda L. Gill '95, took place on June 11 over Zoom. It featured William Min '90, who ta  more
Gov. Cuomo Announces N.Y. to Assist States With High Infection Rates
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 26: Even without a PowerPoint is Friday. Is 118 since we started the hellish experience of dealing with the coronavirus. Yesterday, we did 61,000 tests. 805 of them were positive. That is a 1.3% positive rate. That is the lowest seven day average rate [of any big state] in the United States of America per Johns Hopkins University. So, 1.[1] is the seven day average and it is the lowest [of any bi  more
Hamilton College Elects 3 Alumni Trustees
CLINTON, New York, June 23 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: The Alumni Council nominated and elected three candidates this month to serve as members of Hamilton's Board of Trustees for four-year terms beginning on July 1, 2020. They are Elizabeth Bacot-Aigner '84, Aditya Bhasin '94, and Daniel I. Rifkin '88, P'23. Elizabeth Bacot-Aigner '84 Bacot-Aigner is the daughter of former board chair Carter Bacot '55 and the sister of former alumni trustee Susan Bacot Davis '88. She serve  more
Hamilton College: Study in Perugia Leads to Difo's Geosciences Senior Project
CLINTON, New York, June 25 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Having spent a semester studying in Perugia, Italy, Gloribel "Glori" Difo '20 became so captivated with the city that she decided to take what she saw and learned to create an interdisciplinary senior project: A Walking Tour of Perugia, Italy: Exploring the Building Stones Used in the City's Construction (https://www.hamilton.edu/news/pdfs/perugia-walking-tour-gloribel-difo). "Ultimately, I connected my study abroad expe  more
Historic First-Ever Smart Speaker Pre-Roll Campaign For Job Recruitment Website Boosts Ad Recall, Brand Awareness
NEW YORK, June 23 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: CUMULUS MEDIA's Westwood One, America's largest audio network, is releasing the results of two ad recall studies of smart speaker pre-roll advertising. In a historic first, a job recruitment website received branded audio entitlement and was featured prominently in smart speaker tune-in promos and at the launch of radio station content. When listeners asked their smart speakers to play one of Cu  more
Hofstra University: Professor Co-Authors Study on Turtle and Tortoise Population Crisis
HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 24 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: More than half of all 360 turtle and tortoise species face imminent extinction, according to a comprehensive study published by a group of 51 conservationists, that includes Hofstra University Professor of Biology (https://www.hofstra.edu/biology) Russell Burke. The findings of this International Union for Conservation of Nature's (IUCN) Tortoise and Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group appear this week in the scientifi  more
Iona College Media Professor Named 2020 Fulbright Scholar in the Africa Regional Research Program
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, June 27 -- Iona College issued the following news on June 26: Iona College Media & Strategic Communication Assistant Professor Dr. Nadine Barnett Cosby '96MS has been named a 2020 Fulbright Scholar in the Africa Regional Research Program. In keeping with Iona's mission of service, her research will explore the expectations and realities of mission trips to Africa, specifically working in Zambia, where she has led two Iona mission trips. "I started to notice there was a   more
Join Adelphi's Next Steps in Advancing Racial Equity
GARDEN CITY, New York, June 24 -- Adelphi University issued the following statement: Many of you have read and thanked us for our recent communication (https://news.adelphi.edu/au_news/adelphi-takes-action-against-racism-promoting-diversity-equity-inclusion/) denouncing hatred and racism, and emphasizing past, current and future actions being taken by our community to create equitable, diverse and fair opportunities for all students, faculty and staff. We appreciate your commitment to continu  more
Kramer Levin Closes $158.5 Million Solar Securitization
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Kramer Levin Naftalis and Frankel, a law firm, issued the following defining matter: Kramer Levin represented the sole structuring agent and sole bookrunner in connection with a $158,492,000 capital markets securitization of solar loans. The transaction closed on June 19, 2020. The Kramer Levin team consisted of Securitization partner Gilbert K.S. Liu, and associates Daniel Michaelson and Jefferson Lai; Tax partner Pamela M. Capps and associate Mariya Khvatskaya; and Empl  more
Kramer Levin Closes $226 Million Equipment Contract-Backed Securitization
NEW YORK, June 23 -- Kramer Levin Naftalis and Frankel, a law firm, issued the following defining matter: Kramer Levin represented the structuring agent and initial purchaser in connection with the closing of a $226,322,000 securitization of small and middle ticket equipment financing leases and loans. The Kramer Levin team consisted of partner Gilbert K.S. Liu and associates Graham Travaglini and Jefferson Lai from the securitization group, counsel Helayne Oberman Stoopack and associate Mariy  more
Lewis & Clark College: Alumnus-Produced Podcast Earns Webby Award for News and Politics
PORTLAND, Oregon, June 24 -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news: For the past six months, Sam Ozer-Staton BA '17 has served as an associate producer for CAFE, a media venture run by Preet Bharara, the former U.S. attorney for the southern district of New York. A few short weeks ago, the Webby Awards--dubbed "the Internet's highest honor" by The New York Times--announced "Stay Tuned With Preet" as the People's Voice Winner of News and Politics in the podcast category, as chosen by  more
Louisiana Tech University: COLA Dean Publishes 'Conversations With Graham Swift'
RUSTON, Louisiana, June 26 -- Louisiana Tech University issued the following news: Dr. Donald P. Kaczvinsky, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and the George E. Pankey Eminent Scholar in English at Louisiana Tech, recently had his edited book, Conversations with Graham Swift, published with the University Press of Mississippi. Conversations is the first collection of interviews conducted with the author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Last Orders. Beginning in 1985 with Swift's arrival in   more
Marymount: Digital Journalism Student Publishes Bloomberg Article on Future Health Crises
NEW YORK, June 26 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Woodhouse '21, a double major in Digital Journalism and Cinema, Television, and Emerging Media, is completing a virtual internship with Bloomberg News, working on the company's U.S government team with specific focus on congressional news. The rising senior's article details the US Senate's Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing on June 23, 2020. Click here (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/20  more
Mich. Gov. Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and the Michigan Wildlife Council. Michigan Natural Resources Commission Michael J. Lashbrook, of East Lansing, is the executive director of the Center for Alcohol Policy. He is a member of Trout Unlimited and The Nature Conservancy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science fro  more
Michigan Republican Party: Whitmer Knew of Coronavirus in February
LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Republican Party issued the following news: Governor Whitmer's latest magazine profile with The New York Times Magazine revealed her Chief Medical Executive Joneigh Khaldun warned Whitmer of possible cases of COVID-19 in Michigan in February. Dispute the warning, Whitmer carried on with widescale political rallies in the run-up to Michigan's Presidential Primary - hitting the campaign trail for former Vice President Joe Biden. While Michigan's neighbor  more
N.J. Gov. Murphy, Governor Cuomo and Governor Lamont Announce Joint Incoming Travel Advisory That All Individuals Traveling From States With Significant Community Spread of COVID-19 Quarantine for 14 Days
TRENTON, New Jersey, June 25 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. This quarantine - effective midnight tonight - applies to any person arr  more
N.Y. A.G. James Asks Court to Immediately Halt Trump Admin Rule That Makes Students More Vulnerable to Sexual Harassment
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James and Corporation Counsel for the City of New York James E. Johnson, on behalf of New York state and the New York City Department of Education, have taken action to protect millions of students across the country -- including more than three million in New York state and 1.1 million specifically in New York City -- against sexual harassment and sexual ass  more
N.Y. A.G. James Fights to Ensure States Have the Right to Protect Residents From Gun Violence
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James, as part of a coalition of 16 attorneys general, is fighting to ensure states have the right to use various means to protect their residents from gun violence. In an amicus brief filed in support of the State of California in Rhode v. Becerra, Attorney General James and the coalition defend a California law that requires gun dealers to conduct backgroun  more
N.Y. A.G. James Issues Fraud Alert to Protect New Yorkers From Unemployment Benefits Scam
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: Attorney General Letitia James warned people about new, recently reported scams using New Yorkers' personal information to file fraudulent claims for unemployment benefits. "We must remain vigilant about potential scams and ensure residents remain alert," Attorney General James said. "During these uncertain times, unemployment benefits are a safety net for many individuals and families who h  more
N.Y. A.G. James Lauds Congressional Passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James, co-leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in partnership with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of police reform legislation. The coalition is now urging the U.S. Senate to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, which will give state attorneys general clear statutory   more
N.Y. A.G. James Releases Video of NYPD Commissioner Shea Testimony in Ongoing Investigation Into Interactions Between Police, Public
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James released the video testimony of New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Dermot Shea in her office's ongoing investigation into recent interactions between the NYPD and the public. NYPD Commissioner Shea's testimony follows two days of public hearings that heard testimony from 100 witnesses over 17 hours. "In addition to testimony from the p  more
N.Y. A.G. James Secures $3.6 Million for New Yorkers From One of the Nation's Largest Debt Settlement Companies
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 23: New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a win that will return nearly $3.6 million to thousands of New York consumers who were misled about savings they could achieve through one of the nation's largest debt settlement companies. A proposed settlement filed in court with Freedom Debt Relief will require the company to provide nearly $3.6 million in restitution to New Yorker  more
N.Y. A.G. James Secures Up to $17 Million in Home Loan Forgiveness for NY Homeowners
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 23: New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a groundbreaking settlement with Caliber Home Loans, Inc. that will provide up to $17 million in mortgage loan forgiveness to current Caliber customers in New York who were placed into unfair, interest-only loan modifications by the company. The settlement will also provide added protections for Caliber's New York customers in the f  more
N.Y. A.G. James Sues Saugerties Dump Site Owner Over Continued Environmental Violations
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 25: Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Joseph and Rachel Karolys for persistent and flagrant violations of New York solid waste and water pollutions laws at three separate dump sites in the Town of Saugerties. "New York's environmental laws are in place for a reason: to protect public health and our natural resources," Attorney General James said. "Mr. Karolys not  more
N.Y. A.G. James Sues to Stop Trump Administration's Illegal Elimination of Safeguards for College Students
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on June 24: New York Attorney General Letitia James, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general from around the nation, filed a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Education and Education Secretary Betsy DeVos from repealing the "Gainful Employment" rule. The Gainful Employment rule provides critical protections for students considering enrolling in for-profit colleges and vocational sc  more
N.Y. A.G. Trump Loses Border Wall Case for Second Time, Still Cannot Use Military Funding to Build Illegal Border Wall
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on June 26: New York Attorney General Letitia James released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit upheld a lower court decision that found that President Donald Trump's attempts to use 2019 military appropriations and funding to build a border wall were illegal: "The courts have again flatly rejected President Trump's illegal attempt to divert critical mi  more
N.Y. Attorney General James Statement on Removal of U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement in response to the removal of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York: "I am deeply concerned about the sudden removal of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, especially given serious questions about who gave the order and the timing of the firing. "I hope the Department of Justice heeds its own advice and puts public service over public spectacle. "Ongoing  more
N.Y. Attorney General James: NYPD Commissioner Shea Will Testify on Monday in Ongoing Investigation Into Interactions Between Police, Public
ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Dermot Shea will testify in her office's ongoing investigation into recent interactions between the NYPD and the public. Following two days of public hearings that heard testimony from 100 witnesses, NYPD Commissioner Shea will testify on Monday, June 22 at 11:00 AM. The public will be a  more
N.Y. Comptroller Stringer Calls on City to Provide Data on Remote Learning and a Detailed Roadmap to Reopen Schools
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer issued the following news release on June 26: New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor Richard Carranza calling for concrete answers on the successes and failures of remote learning, the future of remote instruction, and a comprehensive reopening plan for schools ahead of the start of the next school year. With just 76 days until the first day of  more
N.Y. Department of Financial Services Superintendent Lacewell Launches Series of Virtual Currency Initiatives
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on June 24: Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) and State University of New York (SUNY) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expressing their intent to launch a new SUNY-related virtual currency program, "SUNY BLOCK." DFS also proposed a new conditional licensing framework that ma  more
N.Y. Empire State Development: USAN Announces Start of Construction on Third Street Connector to Niagara Falls State Park
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- New York Empire State Development issued the following news release: USA Niagara Development Corporation (USAN) and New York State Parks have announced the start of construction of a new pedestrian entry into Niagara Falls State Park. Located at 305 Buffalo Avenue, on the corner of Third Street and Buffalo Avenue, the entry goes through a vacant parcel purchased by USAN through the Buffalo Billion Strategic Land Acquisition Program. The program provides funding to a  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces $65 Million NY Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 23: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that $65 million in federal CARES Act funding is available for child care providers statewide through the New York Forward Child Care Expansion Incentive program. The funding available includes: * $20 million to assist childcare program with reopening and expansion of capacity by providing materials to support a more socially distant model, and for suppl  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Completion of $63.3 Million Modernization of Albany International Airport On-Time and Under-Budget, Installation of Welcoming New Gateway Sign and Unveiling of New In-Terminal Reading Room
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 26: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo celebrated the installation of a new Capital Region gateway welcome sign spanning Albany Shaker Road in Colonie, Albany County and the unveiling of the new in-terminal Mario & Matilda Cuomo Pavilion Room, symbolically marking the completion of the $63.3 million modernization of Albany International Airport. The project rehabilitated the airport terminal, enhanced pa  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Five Regions on Track to Enter Phase IV of Reopening Friday
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 24: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that five regions - Central New York, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley, the North Country and the Southern Tier - are on track to enter Phase IV of reopening on Friday. New York State issued guidance for Phase IV, which will allow low-risk indoor and outdoor arts and entertainment, film and TV production, higher education and professional sports without  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Franklin Avenue and President Street Subway Stations in Brooklyn to Be Renamed in Honor of Medgar Evers College
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 25: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the Franklin Avenue and President Street Stations in Brooklyn will be formally renamed after Medgar Evers College. The new stations, Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College and President Street-Medgar Evers College, will honor the historic contributions of the historically black CUNY college to the Brooklyn communities it serves and stand as a living tri  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Hospitalizations Drop Below 1,000 for First Time Since March 18
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 25: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped below 1,000 for the first time since March 18. Yesterday, there were 996 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in New York State. This is down from a peak of approximately 18,825 hospitalizations on April 12. Central New York, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley, the North Country and the Southern Tier will enter Phase   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces New York at Lowest Hospitalization Rate Since Beginning of COVID-19 Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 25: Alisyn Camerota: Joining us now is New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Good morning, Governor. Great to see you. First, let me just ask you in practical terms, can you just explain how this is going to work? If there's a driver driving up on I-95, from Florida, who is going to stop her at the border of New York? Governor Cuomo: Good to be with you Alisyn. This is not a blockade. I don't believe   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces New York State to Assist States With High Infection Rates
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 26: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York will offer to assist states with high infection rates, as several states begin to see spikes in COVID-19. The Governor also announced a 7-day average of positive tests is 1.1 percent - the lowest of any big state in the nation. He also announced New York yesterday saw the lowest number of hospitalizations since March 18. "New York's response to t  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces State Landmarks to Be Lit in Recognition of Pride Weekend
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: One World Trade Center, Pershing Square Viaduct, Kosciuszko Bridge, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Mid-Hudson Bridge, Whiteface Lake Placid Olympic Center, SUNY Central Administration Building, State Education Building, Alfred E. Smith Building, Niagara Falls and State Fair Main Gate and Exposition Center to be Illuminated Iconic Landmarks Will Shine in Colors of the LGBTQ Pride Flag this Weekend an  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Announces Yankees and Mets Will Hold Spring Training in New York This Year
ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the Yankees and Mets baseball teams will hold spring training in New York this year. The Yankees will conduct spring training at Yankee Stadium, and the Mets will conduct it at Citi Field. The Mets will host a soft opening this week for players who want to begin preparing. The teams will work with the State of New York to ensure proper health and safety protocols. "  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Appearances on CBS Sunday Morning
ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following interview on June 21 with Jane Pauley on CBS Sunday Morning: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo was a guest on CBS Sunday Morning to discuss New York State's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and criminal justice reform. Jane Pauley (voiceover): He's been among the most, if not the most, prominent governors in the land in these past few months. Which is why I'm in conversation with New York's Governor Andrew Cuomo.  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Delivers Address: 'It's Clear That Over Past Three Months, We Have Done Impossible'
ALBANY, New York, June 20 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 19: Is Friday, Juneteenth, and New York is declaring it a holiday in recognition of the ending of slavery. So, I gave everyone off, and I can handle this last daily COVID briefing alone. After 111 days of hell, they all deserve a break. They all do. Today's facts are more good news, and I don't even need a PowerPoint to explain them. The hospitalization number's, 1,284, the lowest number we have   more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Details NYS Department of Health's Investigation Into Two COVID-19 Clusters in Upstate New York
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 26: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced the New York State Department of Health's contact tracing program has identified and is investigating two clusters related to COVID-19 in Upstate New York. The clusters are being tracked by the New York State Department of Health in conjunction with local health departments. For each cluster, isolation and quarantine measures are in place for positive case  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo is a Guest on CNN's Newsroom With Poppy Harlow and Jim Sciutto
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Jim Sciutto: We're joined now by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Governor, good to have you on this morning. I know that people are impatient to get back to some semblance of normal life. All of us feel that way, but when you see New York, and New York had, as you know, really the worst experience of this outbreak in the country and when you began to open the door just a little bit in the last couple of  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo on White House Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript: Elyse Young: The White House Task Force is going to hold its first coronavirus briefing in nearly two months. Governor, what do you expect from that briefing or have you been told in advance what's going to happen? Governor Cuomo: No, Miss Young, look, the White House Coronavirus Task Force I think, I don't know what they're going to say, I have no idea, but I think it's been a loss to the American peo  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, June 22 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 21: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. New York City will enter Phase Two of reopening on Monday, June 22, and the Mid-Hudson region remains on track to enter Phase Three on Tuesday, June 23. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State's Progress During COVID-19 Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 22: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo updated New Yorkers on the state's progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov. The Governor also announced that global public health experts cleared the Mid-Hudson Valley to enter Phase 3 of reopening tomorrow. Long Island i  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Joint Incoming Travel Advisory That All Individuals Traveling From States With Significant Community Spread of COVID-19 Quarantine for 14 Days
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont announced a joint incoming travel advisory that all individuals traveling from states with significant community spread of COVID-19 quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. This quarantine - effective midnight tonight - applies to any person arriving from a s  more
N.Y. Gov. Cuomo, Governor Murphy and Governor Lamont Announce Joint Incoming Travel Advisory That All Individuals Traveling From States With Significant Community Spread of COVID-19 Quarantine for 14 Days
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following transcript on June 24: Good to be in New York City, good to see all of you smiling, masked faces. To my right, you know Melissa DeRosa, Secretary to the Governor. To my left, Dr. Howard Zucker, Health Commissioner of the State of New York. We are joined by my colleagues, Governor Murphy from the great State of New Jersey, Governor Ned Lamont from the great State of Connecticut. It's a pleasure to be with them again  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza Announce Citywide Graduation for the Class of 2020
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced a citywide graduation celebration will be held on June 30. The graduation will bring the entire city together in celebration of the past accomplishments and bright future of the Class of 2020, featuring student spotlights, musical performances, and special guest speakers--including award-winning artist, and former NYC Public School stude  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Announces Alternate Side Parking Reform
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia announced the end of twice-weekly street cleanings, the most dramatic reform to Alternate Side Parking (ASP) in decades. Beginning Monday, June 29, the City will resume ASP regulations for one week. Going forward, residential streets will be cleaned no more than once per week. Amended rules pertain to residential "side streets" and not to commercial a  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Announces Illegal Fireworks Task Force
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio established a multi-agency task force to crack down on illegal fireworks sales. The task force will target suppliers, distributors and possessors of large quantities of illegal fireworks by conducting investigations and sting operations within and outside of New York City to disrupt supply chains. The FDNY will also launch a public safety campaign, including public service announcements an  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Announces More Testing Sites and Antibody Tests for New Yorkers
NEW YORK, June 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: With the city now in phase 2 of reopening, Mayor de Blasio announced that NYC Health + Hospitals will now offer free COVID-19 antibody tests at its 11 acute care facilities and select Gotham Heath sites. In a push to expand testing citywide, the City will also open new testing sites through a partnership with CORE (Community Organized Relief Effort), the emergency relief nonprofit organization co-founded by Se  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Announces New York City's 8 Public Beaches Will Open for Swimming Starting July 1
NEW YORK, June 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that swimming will be allowed at the city's eight public beaches starting on July 1. Lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Swimming is unsafe and strictly prohibited at all other times. "New Yorkers have worked hard to fight back this virus and to put us back on the path to a safe reopening," said Mayor Bill de Blasio. "This summer is still unlike any in  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Announces Plan to Reopen Recreational Areas and Dog Runs During Phase 3
NEW YORK, June 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor Bill de Blasio announced plans to reopen recreational amenities and outdoor courts in City parks. Once the City enters Phase 3 of reopening, New Yorkers will be able to enjoy soccer fields and basketball, tennis, volleyball, bocce, and handball courts. The City will also reopen dog runs for public use. "Our city faced one of the greatest challenges in its history, and because of your hard work, we are   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Appears Live on CNN's New Day
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 26: Alisyn Camerota: Ten days from now, New York City is set to enter phase three of its reopening. And that means indoor dining at restaurants with a limited capacity. And things like basketball courts, soccer fields, and dog runs will be open. Joining us now with this and more is New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Mr. Mayor, great to see you this morning. I can see your excitement at the concept and pr  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Appears Live on Pix 11
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript of appearance on Pix 11 on June 23: Dan Mannarino: And the reopening plan continues to roll out in New York City. However, crime also impacting the city as a whole. So, we were talking live this morning with Mayor Bill de Blasio on the latest happenings. Good morning to you, Mr. Mayor. Appreciate you joining us. Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning, Dan. Mannarino: So, I hear you have a big announcement for New Y  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Appears Live on the Brian Lehrer Show
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 26: Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Good morning again, everyone. And it is time as it is every week at this time, about 11:05 am on Fridays, 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 you can tweet a question, just use the hashtag, #AsktheMayor. I will say precisely that it's 11:06 am right now.   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Appears on Inside City Hall
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 22: Errol Louis: Welcome to Inside City Hall for Monday, June 22nd, 2020. I'm Errol Louis. The city entered phase two of the reopening process, which includes outdoor dining, in-store shopping, and the reopening of city playgrounds. This comes a day before primary day, as concerns are raised as well about a sharp increase in shootings, and a big rise in complaints all around the city over fireworks. Joini  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Delivers Remarks at Brown Memorial Baptist Church
NEW YORK, June 22 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 21: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Good morning, Brown Memorial. First I want to give honor to God, without him this day would not be possible. And a deep thanks to Reverend Miller, as you approach 20 years, leading this wonderful church. I've known you a long, long time and I just want to say thank you for all you do for the church, all you do for the community and all the help you have provided the City of New Y  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Delivers Remarks at Mott Haven Reformed Church
NEW YORK, June 22 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 21: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Well, good morning, Mott Haven. And first, I want to give honor to God, without him this day would not be possible. Pastor Patricia Sealy: Amen. Mayor: Amen. Reverend, I want to thank you. I want to wish all the members of the congregation, a very happy Father's Day. Reverend, thank you for the powerful sermon. Thank you for 10 years of leading this congregation and spreading t  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Delivers Remarks at Virtual U.S. Conference of Mayors Metro Economics Committee Meeting
NEW YORK, June 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 24: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Thank you so much, Mayor Williams. I really appreciate it. And thank you for your leadership. And I want to say a special thank you to Mayor Barnett. We appreciate you. You saw us through a really, really tough time in our history. And I'm only going to say nice things about you this time, Bryan. I'm going to be a class act, okay? But, no, seriously, I've enjoyed - I think we've   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Expands Cool It! NYC to Keep New Yorkers Cool and Safe This Summer
NEW YORK, June 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on June 24: Mayor de Blasio announced an expansion of Cool It! NYC, a plan to help New Yorkers beat the heat this summer. In addition to installing air conditioners for low-income seniors, the City will expand the number of outdoor cooling elements available for New Yorkers to enjoy during extreme heat and refine existing programs to better serve residents in heat challenged areas. "This summer will be unlike   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 23 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 22: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Is a very, very important day for this city - a very good day in so many ways, a historic day, as the nation's largest city, the nation's largest economy gets back on its feet. Phase two begins, a huge step forward, the biggest step forward as we fight back from the coronavirus crisis and we once again become everything that New York City is and can be. So, hundreds of thousands   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 23: Mayor Bill de Blasio: Beginning of phase two, and, by everything that we're hearing here at City Hall, a great start for this city. A lot of excitement out there, a lot of energy as New York City takes a big step forward towards our recovery. So, phase two began. I celebrated with Chirlane last night, we went to Melba's Restaurant in Harlem. It was amazing to - I have to tell you - to be, once again,   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 26 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 25: Mayor Bill de Blasio: There is a lot happening at City Hall, a lot we have to get done so I'm going to keep this morning's update very brief, but the good news is there is good news. Woke up to some additional really positive health indicators. I'm going to keep congratulating you all the time when we have these great results, I'll go over them in a few minutes. But what it says is that New Yorkers ha  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Holds Media Availability
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following transcript on June 26: Mayor Bill de Blasio: All right. Good morning, everybody. We had a little bit of technical problems here at City Hall over the last few minutes, but we are back. So, good morning to all. So, you know that thing where people say to you, I've got good news and bad news, which one do you want first? So, I am always, always the kind of person who would rather hear the bad news first and get it out of the   more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio, Commissioner Brann Announce Disciplinary Action Against 17 Officers, Including Four Suspensions Without Pay, Following Investigation Into Death of Layleen Polanco
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Following the conclusion of an internal investigation, Mayor de Blasio announced that 17 uniform Department of Correction staff will be charged for their conduct surrounding the death of Layleen Polanco. Three officers and one captain will be suspended without pay immediately. This comes as the Bronx District Attorney filed no charges following their own six-month investigation into the circumstances surroun  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio, Commissioner Garcia and Chancellor Carranza Announce Summer Meal Hubs
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on June 23: Mayor Bill de Blasio, COVID-19 Food Czar and Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia and Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced grab-and-go Meal Hubs will continue to operate through the summer as the City continues to fight food insecurity during the COVD-19 crisis. Starting on June 29th, Meal Hub summer service will operate at approximately 400 sites across the city and continue regular service f  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio: New York City Expands Nation-Leading Open Streets Program With 23 More Miles in Areas Hit Hard by COVID-19 Crisis
NEW YORK, June 25 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on June 24: Mayor Bill de Blasio added another 23 miles to New York City's nation-leading Open Streets program, bringing the citywide total to 67 miles - two-thirds of the way to the 100-mile goal laid out in late April. The new Open Streets, which are located primarily in neighborhoods hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis, include nine miles of temporary protected bike lanes. The Administration is also prioritizin  more
N.Y. Mayor de Blasio: New York City Prepares for Phase 3 of Re-Opening
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio announced additional guidance and assistance for businesses that can re-open in Phase 3, including personal care services and indoor dining. Because of the hard work of New Yorkers in flattening the curve and following health guidance, Phase 3 is projected to begin on July 6th. To protect workers and help businesses safely enter Phase 3, the City will also distribute an additional 2.5 million f  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Letter on M. Nazim Bashirov Vs. Con Edison
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Mr. Michael Nagy, P.E., 90 Mantee Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10309; Ms. Doris Castro, Section Manager-Executive Action Group, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., 4 Irving Place-9th Floor, New York, New York 10003 Re: Case No. 510348 M. Nazim Bashirov vs. Con Edison Dear Mr. Magy and Ms. Castro: This is to acknowledge your June 15, 2020 email received by the Secreta  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving High Bridge Wind
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-F-0262) involving High Bridge Wind: Application of High Bridge Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 to Construct an Approximately 100 MW Wind Powered Electric Generating Facility Located in the Town of Guilford, Chenango County. NOTICE OF MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the New York State Board on Electric Generation Sit  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-E-0378; 19-G-0379; 19-E-0380; 19-G-0381) involving New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for Electric Service; Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of New York State Electric & Ga  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving North Side Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 17-F-0598) involving North Side Energy Center: Application of North Side Energy Center, 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 Located in the Towns of Massena, Brasher, and Norfolk, St. Lawrence County. NOTICE OF FILING OF A PRELIMINARY SCOPING STATEM  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Three Companies
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 20-W-0102) involving American Water Works, New York American Water and Liberty Utilities: Joint Petition of American Water Works Company, Inc.; New York American Water Company, Inc.; and Liberty Utilities (Eastern Water Holdings) Corp. for Approval, Pursuant to Section 89-h of the New York Public Service Law, of the Acquisition by Liberty Utilities (Eastern Water Holdings) Corp. of 100  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving 2019 Amendment to Public Service Law
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-M-0029) involving 2019 Amendment to the Public Service Law: In the Matter of the 2019 Amendment to the Public Service Law, Section 66-p (C. 705, L. 2019), Relating to Billing Information for Residential Rental Premises. ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENTS BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION This order implements a recent legislative enactment adding a new provision to the Public Servic  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving 3D Construction
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0211) involving 3D Construction: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against 3D Construction for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name: 3D Constructio  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Advanced Site Contractors
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0125) involving Advanced Site Contractors: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Advanced Site Contractors Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving All Island Plumbing & Heating
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0212) involving All Island Plumbing & Heating: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against All Island Plumbing & Heating, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Informa  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Ankers Electric Services
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0213) involving Ankers Electric Services: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Ankers Electric Services Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Compa  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Bradshaw Landscaping
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0214) involving Bradshaw Landscaping: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Bradshaw Landscaping, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name: Brads  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Butch Payne Landscaping
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0215) involving Butch Payne Landscaping: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Butch Payne Landscaping Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0150) involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric: Petition of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to Temporarily Revise the Retail Access Cash-Out Index Pricing on an Emergency Basis. ORDER ADOPTING EMERGENCY RULE AS A PERMANENT RULE BACKGROUND On March 31, 2020, an Order Temporarily Amending Certain Gas Tariff Provisions (Order) was issued on an emergency basis. The Order am  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Chautauqua Fence
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0216) involving Chautauqua Fence: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Chautauqua Fence for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name: Chautauqua Fence   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Danny DP Corp. Tree Service
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0217) involving Danny DP Corp. Tree Service: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Danny DP Corp. Tree Service for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Comp  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Electrical Solutions
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0226) involving Electrical Solutions: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Electrical Solutions LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company N  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving First Choice Plumbing
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0218) involving First Choice Plumbing: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against First Choice Plumbing for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name: Fi  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Max Concrete
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0219) involving Max Concrete: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Max Concrete Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name: Max Concrete C  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving National Grid NY and Brooklyn Union of L.I.
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0086; 20-G-0087) involving National Grid NY and Brooklyn Union of L.I.: In the Matter of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY to Modify its Gas Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 12 - Gas, to Establish a Firm Demand Response Program; In the Matter of KeySpan Gas East Corp. d/b/a Brooklyn Union of L.I. to Modify its Gas Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 1 - Gas, to Establish a F  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving South Shore Paving
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 19-G-0757) involving South Shore Paving: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against South Shore Paving, LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Taylor Property Hold
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0220) involving Taylor Property Hold: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Taylor Property Hold for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name: Tayl  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Westchester Site Work
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-G-0222) involving Westchester Site Work: In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Westchester Site Work Inc for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: Respondent Information Company Name: Westc  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Champlain Hudson Power Express
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- 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 ON EVIDENTIARY HEARING JAMES COSTELLO an  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- 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. New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (2019-F-50) (Follow-Up) An audit issued in September 2018 found that New York City's rules were limited in scope and did not encourage Linden Plaza off  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- 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. Berkshire Fire District - District Operations (Tioga County) District officials did not comply with their procurement policy when procuring assets. Auditors determined the district could have saved $3,800 if it had purchased propane at state contract prices. Auditors also de  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli: State Contract and Payment Actions in May
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 791 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.2 billion and approved approximately 20.2 million payments worth nearly $25.9 billion. The Office rejected 93 contracts and related transactions valued at $150 million and more than 9,000 payments valued at more than $21.4 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficien  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Releases School District Audits
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the following school district audits have been issued. Commack Union Free School District - Information Technology (IT) Assets Inventory (Suffolk County) At the time of initial visits to nine district buildings, auditors were unable to locate 146 of 475 IT assets tested (31 percent). It took between 11 and 55 days from the initi  more
N.Y. State Department of Agriculture Issues Guidelines to Promote Creation of Pollinator Habitats on Commercial Properties
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on June 22: The New York State Departments of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced new actions to benefit and protect New York's pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. AGM issued new guidelines to help businesses create pollinator-friendly habitats on commercial properties or utility project sites. In addition, DEC r  more
N.Y. State Department of Agriculture: Food Bank of Southern Tier Purchases More Than 376,500 Pounds of Surplus Food From New York Farms and Serves More Than 6,000 Households in Need Through Nourish NY Initiative
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release: State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced the Food Bank of the Southern Tier has purchased 376,536 pounds of surplus food from New York farmers since the launch of Governor Cuomo's Nourish NY initiative in early May. This includes 268,000 pounds of nutritious dairy products, such as fluid milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter and 108,000 pounds of produce, such as a  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Announces Additional Campgrounds Will Open July 1 to Existing Reservations
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that additional DEC campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks will open on July 1 to existing reservation holders for the 2020 season. To maintain social distancing and reduce the density of facilities and protect visitors, DEC is not accepting additional reservations or walk-in camping for   more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Joins Great Lakes States and Canadian Provinces to Announce Second Annual Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in cooperation with seven Great Lakes states and two Canadian provinces, announced the second annual Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Landing Blitz, a regional campaign to inform boaters and others about the risks of introducing and spreading these invasive pests. During this coordinated outreach effort, part  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Police Officer Highlights
ALBANY, New York, June 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Environmental Conservation Police Officers (ECOs) enforce the 71 Chapters of NY Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 2019, the 288 ECOs across the state responded to 25,704 calls and worked on cases that resulted in 16,855 tic  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Releases Interim Report From High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) released the High Peaks Strategic Planning Advisory Group's (HPAG) Immediate Action Recommendations Report, DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced. The report includes proposed actions that DEC and its State and local partners could undertake, pending available funding and continued partnership, to promote   more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- 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 conduc  more
N.Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation: State Agencies Advance Efforts to Address Environmental Justice and Support Disadvantaged Communities
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on June 23: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced new and advanced initiatives to help address environmental justice and support disadvantaged communities. NYSERDA made available more than $10.6 million to help underserved New Yorkers access clean, affordable and  more
N.Y. State Department of Taxation & Finance: Syracuse-Area Brothers Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Traffic in Contraband Cigarettes
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance issued the following news release: Jamal Hassan, age 42, of Liverpool, New York, and Saddam Hassan, age 39, of East Syracuse, New York, pled guilty yesterday to conspiracy to traffic in contraband cigarettes, announced United States Attorney Grant C. Jaquith. Jamal Hassan also pled guilty to one count of a money laundering conspiracy. "Contraband cigarette dealers cheat state and local governments of tax revenu  more
N.Y. State Education Department Approves Rochester City School District Entering Into Agreement to Extend Educational Partnership Organization With University of Rochester
ALBANY, New York, June 23 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The State Education Department notified the Rochester City School District (RCSD) Board of Education that it may enter into an agreement with the University of Rochester (UR) to continue the Educational Partnership Organization (EPO) agreement for East Upper School and East Lower School for three years, Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe announced. East Upper School and East Lower School are   more
N.Y. State Labor Department Releases Preliminary May 2020 Area Unemployment Rates
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news: The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local area unemployment rates for May 2020. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. From May 2019 to May 2020, the State's   more
N.Y. State Parks Releases Final Scoping Document for the Statewide Greenway Trails Plan
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) Division of Environmental Stewardship and Planning announced the release of the Final Scoping Document for the Draft Statewide Greenway Trails Plan and Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement (DGEIS). State Parks is preparing a plan for a comprehensive statewide system  more
NAU Grad Student Earns NSF Fellowship to Aid Her Research on Effects of Pathogenic Fungus on Native Hawaiian Birds
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, June 24 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: A passion for biology has led Kelly Jaenecke from upstate New York to the Pacific Northwest to Hawaii and now to Northern Arizona University. Along the way, she's studied the effects of non-native predators on native birds, the role of beetles in spreading a deadly forest pathogen and now she's studying insect-eating Hawaiian birds and their relationship to that same deadly pathogen. Jaenecke, a master's stud  more
New School: Growing Digital Equity - The Origins and Promise of Community Internet in Detroit
NEW YORK, June 27 -- The New School issued the following news release on June 26: This is not a digitally equitable world. The pandemic has shone a bright spotlight on digital inequity, and many people are just now waking up to the depth of social and economic inequalities which also mean digital exclusion of marginalized communities. Meanwhile, communities in Detroit have been innovating for more than 15 years to address neglect by the broadband industry, creating digital justice by building t  more
New York State Education Department and State Library Launch 2020 Summer Reading Program, 'Imagine Your Story'
ALBANY, New York, June 26 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The New York State Education Department and the New York State Library are partnering with 1,100 public libraries and neighborhood branches statewide to launch the 2020 Summer Reading at New York Libraries program, Interim Commissioner Shannon Tahoe announced. The free, annual program gives children and their families the opportunity to access the vast resources of New York's public libraries  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals Eases Restrictions on Visitors at All 11 Hospitals for First Time Since COVID-19 Peak
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals announced that it will ease restrictions on visitations in all of its 11 hospitals for the first time since the COVID-19 peak, beginning on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Visits at each of the hospitals will be limited to just one visitor at a time per patient for four hours a day. Patients in all departments of the hospitals will be allowed visitors. Visitors will be advised to perform m  more
NYC Health Plus Hospitals Re-Engineers Emergency Departments and Clinics Across Its System to Provide Safe Care After COVID-19 Surge
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals announced the re-engineering of Emergency Departments (EDs) and out-patient care clinics that will provide New Yorkers with safe care after the COVID-19 surge. The public health system's 11 EDs will undergo physical changes to maximize distance between patients in waiting rooms and care areas, as well as create new spaces for isolation and negative pressure rooms to help protect from  more
Open Restaurants Meet Open Streets: N.Y. Mayor de Blasio Combines Popular Programs to Expand Outdoor Dining Options
NEW YORK, June 27 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release on June 26: Mayor de Blasio combined two popular programs, Open Streets and Open Restaurants, by announcing expanded seating options for restaurants on select restaurant corridors throughout the five boroughs. By July 4th, 10-20 corridors citywide will be open to pedestrians and approved for expanded street dining. Another 10-20 corridors will be approved starting Friday, July 17th. Restaurants on these corrido  more
Pa. PUC Chair Gladys Brown Dutrieuille Elected to Strong, Diverse Leadership Team for Regional Utility Regulators Organization
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 25 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced that PUC Chair Gladys Brown Dutrieuille has been elected as part of a strong and diverse 2020-2021 leadership team for the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC). Chairman Dutrieuille will serve as MACRUC Second Vice President for the coming year following an election by fellow utility regul  more
REJECTED: N.Y. Mayor de Blasio and Macy's Announce 4th of July Celebration
NEW YORK, June 24 -- New York Mayor Bill de Blasio issued the following news release: Mayor de Blasio and Macy's announced a fireworks plan in celebration of the 4th of July that will reach every borough for the first time ever. From June 29th to July 1st and on July 4th, a series of fireworks displays will launch from various land and water-based locations across New York City. "These past few months have been some of the most difficult in our city's history, and New Yorkers are looking for a  more
Rensselaer Career Center Partners With Unison for Away Experiences
TROY, New York, June 23 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: The Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute continues to strategically build partnerships with companies to create an array of opportunities for students to pursue as part of The Arch at Rensselaer. During The Arch, all students must spend a fall or spring semester of their junior year participating in an off-campus Individual Learning Experience (ILE), which  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: $2.3 Million Grant Will Support Development of Virtual Operating Room Team Training
TROY, New York, June 25 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: A surgeon makes an incision on a virtual patient with support from a perioperative nurse, while an anesthesiologist monitors the patient's vital signs. As the procedure continues, the team members navigate together through any challenges that arise -- even though each of them may be participating from different rooms, buildings, or even cities. A new $2.3 million grant from the National Institute of Biomedic  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Designer Peptides Show Potential for Blocking Viruses, Encourage Future Study
TROY, New York, June 27 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: Chemically engineered peptides, designed and developed by a team of researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, could prove valuable in the battle against some of the most persistent human health challenges. The team's findings, recently published in Nature Scientific Reports (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-64088-z), demonstrate how researchers can engineer peptides capable of selectively an  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Supply Chain Expert Reveals Methodology Behind Bordeaux Pricing Model
TROY, New York, June 24 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: What is the value of a really good bottle of Bordeaux? Not one that can be bought at the neighborhood wine store for $20, nor even a $100 bottle that might be purchased at a fancy restaurant. How much should collectors and wine distributors pay for those rarified fine wines that, when mature, might sell for thousands of dollars? These are the questions that M. Hakan Hekimoglu answers in research published to  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Building Imaging Systems to Help Libraries and Museums Uncover Lost Texts
ROCHESTER, New York, June 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Scientists from Rochester Institute of Technology are developing affordable imaging systems to help libraries and museums preserve and expand access to their historical collections. The project, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (https://securegrants.neh.gov/publicquery/main.aspx?f=1&gn=PR-268783-20), aims to create a low-cost spectral imaging system and software t  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Launching Virtual Speaker Series Featuring Global Leaders in Quantum and Photonics
ROCHESTER, New York, June 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology is launching an online speaker series that will feature international pioneers in the advancement of photonics for quantum devices. The Virtual Photonics for Quantum Workshop (https://www.rit.edu/fpi/pfq2) begins June 23 and will feature new invited talks each weekday at 1 p.m. through Aug. 7. The virtual workshop aims to explore how photonic devices may impact  more
Rochester Institute of Technology Names Pinkham as Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer
ROCHESTER, New York, June 27 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Jo Ellen Pinkham has been named associate vice president and chief human resource officer at Rochester Institute of Technology. She will join the university in August. Pinkham comes to RIT from Nazareth College. She most recently served as associate to the president and coordinated Nazareth's presidential search, COVID-19 response and fall planning task force. "Jo Ellen is highly regarded amon  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Donathan Brown Selected to Serve as Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassador
ROCHESTER, New York, June 26 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology's assistant provost and assistant vice president for faculty diversity and recruitment is one of 13 scholars nationwide selected to serve in the latest cohort of the Fulbright Scholar Alumni Ambassadors program. Donathan Brown will serve a two-year stint in the program designed to increase the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program's visibility nationwide and expand the  more
Rutgers: Uganda's Ik are Not Unbelievably Selfish and Mean
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 27 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: The Ik, a small ethnic group in Uganda, are not incredibly selfish and mean as portrayed in a 1972 book by a prominent anthropologist, according to a Rutgers-led study. Instead, the Ik are quite cooperative and generous with one another, and their culture features many traits that encourage generosity, according to the study in the journal Evolutionary Human Sciences. "The Mountain People," an ethnography by a  more
Sage Colleges: Professor Honored With American Psychological Association's Sweetgrass Award
TROY, New York, June 26 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news: The American Psychological Association's Society for the Psychology of Women has named Gayle Skawen:nio Morse, Ph.D., as the 2020 recipient of the society's Sweetgrass Award. The Sweetgrass Award honors a psychology professional who advances indigenous values through outstanding professionalism and service. Morse's work in education, research and clinical practice highlights the connections between mental health, community hea  more
St. Bonaventure University Philosophy Professor Urges News Organizations to Approach Reporting Like Socrates
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 24 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: News organizations would produce better journalism if they approached reporting like the Greek philosopher Socrates, according to a philosophy professor at St. Bonaventure University. "Increasingly over the last two-and-a-half decades, news media around the world, but in particular in the United States, have reported news by drawing the sorts of inferences to which Socrates would take exception,  more
St. Bonaventure University: Three FBI Units Look Into Zoom Bombing
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 23 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Three departments of the Federal Bureau of Investigation pored over the university's internal investigation into the racist hacking of a university Zoom conversation on June 5. The overseas botnet IP addresses the hackers used make further investigation especially difficult, but that fact leads both federal and university officials to believe the hackers were "almost certainly not members of the  more
State University of New York, Department of Financial Services Sign Landmark MOU to Launch Virtual Currency Program
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: Chancellor Kristina M. Johnson and Superintendent of Financial Services Linda A. Lacewell announced that the State University of New York (SUNY) and New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) expressing their joint intent to launch a new SUNY-related virtual currency program, "SUNY BLOCK." "SUNY's partnership with DFS further builds on Gove  more
Statement From N.Y. Gov. Cuomo on New York State Being One of Only Three States on Track to Contain COVID-19
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement: "New York State is one of only three states that are on track to contain the COVID-19 according to a study by Covid Act Now. "We went from one of the highest infection rates to one of the lowest and we did it by making decisions based on the science, the data and the facts - not on politics. "New York is finally coming back and I can't stress enough how important it is that we don't blow this incredib  more
Stevens Institute of Technology Names Orton as New York City Panel on Climate Change
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 25 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Stevens Institute of Technology oceanographer and marine scientist Philip Orton has been appointed to the fourth New York City Panel on Climate Change which advises City policymakers on local resiliency and adaptation strategies to protect against rising temperatures, increased flooding, and other hazards. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of the 20-member panel earlier this month. N  more
SUNY Cortland Introduces Online Master's in Literacy Education
CORTLAND, N.Y., June 27 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland is making it easier for teachers to earn a master's degree by introducing a new fully online graduate program in literacy education. The program leads to two teaching certifications in a discipline that applies to all subjects. The M.S.Ed. in literacy is intended for people who hold a bachelor's degree and initial teaching certificate in education. Full-time students can compl  more
SUNY Empire State College and Rockefeller Institute of Government to Examine the Healthcare System's Response to COVID-19
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release: SUNY Empire State College in partnership with the Rockefeller Institute of Government and the Healthcare Association of New York State, Inc. (HANYS) will host a remote panel discussion on Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m. to examine the healthcare system's response to COVID-19. SUNY Empire State College Associate Professor Barry Eisenberg will join panelists Michael Gusman  more
SUNY Empire State College and Sullivan County Community College Partner to Help Meet Workforce Demand for Nursing and Healthcare Professionals
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, June 26 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release: SUNY Empire State College and Sullivan County Community College announced a new partnership to allow SUNY Sullivan students to earn a bachelor's degree in as little as three years through SUNY Empire, with a focus on nursing and healthcare degrees to help meet growing workforce demand in the Hudson Valley region. The partnership includes four transfer agreements, in  more
SUNY-Buffalo Vision Researcher's Work Contributes to a Rethinking of What Leads to a Rare, Hereditary Disorder Causing Blindness
BUFFALO, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A series of papers published recently by two teams of vision researchers at the University at Buffalo and the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is revealing important new information about the possible cause of a condition that underlies a rare form of irreversible blindness in young children. Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the label given to a family of disorders characterize  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Nationwide EMS Calls Have Dropped 26% Since the Start of the Pandemic
BUFFALO, New York, June 26 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Since early March and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., 911 calls for emergency medical services have dropped by 26.1 % compared to the past two years, a new study (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/acem.14051) led by a University at Buffalo researcher has found. But the study also found that EMS-attended deaths have doubled, indicating that when EMS call  more
SUNY-Buffalo: School of Nursing Awarded $1.5 Million for Mental Health, Substance Abuse Treatment in Rural Communities
BUFFALO, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has received a $1.5 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to increase access to mental health and substance abuse treatment by integrating care in nurse-led primary care clinics in rural and medically underserved areas in Western New York. The UB project is led by Yu-Ping Chang, associated dean for rese  more
SUNY-Buffalo: Scientists Use Protein, RNA to Make Hollow, Spherical Sacks Called Vesicles
BUFFALO, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: Using protein and RNA, scientists have created hollow, spherical sacks known as vesicles. These bubble-like entities -- which form spontaneously when specific protein and RNA molecules are mixed in an aqueous buffer solution -- hold potential as biological storage compartments. They could serve as an alternative to traditional vesicles that are made from water-insoluble organic comp  more
SUNY-Cortland Challenge Raises More Than $250,000
CORTLAND, N.Y., June 27 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland's annual day of giving, the Cortland Challenge, continues to grow. This year's event, held on June 17, raised $252,273 from 1,897 donors. The generosity of Challenge donors will benefit Cortland students and faculty for years to come. Two of the major beneficiaries of the 2020 Cortland Challenge were the Student Emergency Fund and the Cortland Fund for Equity and Inclusion.   more
SUNY-Old Westbury: American Studies Professor Publishes Book on Sensational Visual Journalism, History
OLD WESTBURY, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news release: Dr. Amanda Frisken, Professor in the American Studies/Media & Communications (https://www.oldwestbury.edu/departments/amstudies) and Acting Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences recently published her latest book, "Graphic News: How Sensational Images Transformed Nineteenth-Century Journalism (https://www.press.uillinois.edu/books/catalog/49dmm6nc9780252042980.html)." The  more
SUNY-Plattsburgh: College Rises to Challenge to Support Students Through COVID Emergency Fund
PLATTSBURGH, New York, June 27 -- The State University of New York's Plattsburgh Campus issued the following news: Nearly 400 alumni, faculty staff and friends of SUNY Plattsburgh have contributed to the college's COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund in amounts totaling more than $78,000. At the suggestion of a faculty member, the Plattsburgh College Foundation in March set up the fund to help mitigate the negative impact this health crisis has on students and the delivery of the college's service  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical University: Outpatient Pharmacy Receives Two Specialty Pharmacy Accreditations From Industry Leader
SYRACUSE, New York, June 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate's Outpatient Pharmacy has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from two leading national accreditation bodies. Both URAC and the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), which are independent, nonprofit accreditation entities, notified the Outpatient Pharmacy of its new status late last month. The accrediting bodies "provide industry standards and bes  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical University: Research Sheds New Light on HIV Replication Process
SYRACUSE, New York, June 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: When activated, CD4 T cells lead the body's immune system in fighting off infection. But not so with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. HIV overtakes these activated CD4 T cells, disarming their ability to fight the invading infection. What's puzzling for scientists is why HIV prefers to replicate in these active CD4 T cells and not in resting CD4 T cells. This puzzlement   more
Union College Receives NEH CARES Act Grant for Its Bigelow Collection
SCHENECTADY, New York, June 23 -- Union College issued the following news: Attorney and writer John Bigelow was so smitten with the vivacious and exuberant raconteuse Jane Tunis Poultney that, four months after meeting her at a party on Long Island in 1850, the two were married. "She was a woman of notable beauty and social charm. Her family deemed our courtship rather brief, but there seemed to be no occasion, on my part at least, for prolonging it," he wrote of his bride. A member of the Cl  more
University of Pennsylvania: 'Beauty Alone' is a Reason to Read Q-INE
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: A vivid close-up of hyacinths framed in lavender graces the inaugural issue of Q-INE (pronounced "queen"), a newly launched LGBTQ+ interest magazine showcasing writing and art from the Penn community. Founding editors Ana Acevedo and Liam Forsythe, both seniors, attended the launch party for La Vida, a Penn-based Latinx magazine and felt the need for a similar platform for LGTBQ+ folks, Forsythe say  more
Upstate Launches Study to Monitor Family Members of Those Diagnosed With COVID-19 to Learn About Transmission and Immunity
SYRACUSE, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University will this week launch a new three-month study to monitor family members of those diagnosed with COVID-19 to learn more about transmission and immunity. The COVID-19 Surveillance Research Study is funded through a $279,770 grant from The State University of New York and is a joint project between Upstate and The RNA Institute - SUNY Albany. Upst  more
Vassar Astronomer Colette Salyk Helps Hubble Team Analyze 'Bat Wing'
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, June 26 -- Vassar College issued the following news: Vassar College Assistant Professor of Astronomy Colette Salyk has been scanning the universe for nascent planets throughout her career. So, when a team of scientists at the Space Telescope Science Institute spotted a flapping, "bat-like shadow" of a fledgling star's planet-forming disk that had been captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, they asked Salyk to help them solve the puzzle. Salyk said she was familiar with  more
Vassar College: The Gift of Ease
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, June 26 -- Vassar College issued the following news: Debra Fagel Treyz '74 says she logged countless hours in the stacks of Thompson Library during her four years at Vassar. "I spent a lot of time in there, 'going to the source,'" Treyz, a Vassar trustee, said. Now, thanks to a donation from Treyz and her husband, Jim, scholars from all over the world can more easily follow that Vassar maxim and "go to the source" in the Catherine Pelton Durrell '25 Archives and Special  more
Victory: Democracy for America Celebrates Mondaire Jones' Potentially 'History-Making' Primary Victory in NY-17
BURLINGTON, Vermont, June 25 -- Democracy for America issued the following news release: Mondaire Jones just won a wide-open Democratic primary in New York's 17th Congressional District, setting him on the path to becoming the first Black openly gay man in Congress. Democracy for America was an early Jones supporter, backing his run for Congress in December 2019: https://www.democracyforamerica.com/site/page/democracy-for-america-endorses-mondaire-jones-for-congress-in-ny-17 DFA CEO Yvette Si  more
Yeshiva University: Preventing Obesity and Diabetes in Children
BRONX, New York, June 26 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Babies born to mothers who eat a high-fat diet during pregnancy are at increased risk of obesity and diabetes in early childhood. A new study in mice by Maureen Charron, Ph.D., Sandra Reznik, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues and published online on May 19 in Diabetes (https://diabetes.diabetesjournals.org/content/early/2020/05/21/db19-1129) found that administering the anti-inflamm  more
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