POTSDAM, New York, July 2 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University President Tony Collins has announced that Alan Christian has been granted tenure in the Department of Biology in the School of Arts & Sciences. He is a Professor of Biology. Dr. Christian concentrates his research on investigating pure and applied life history, ecology, evolution research in freshwater ecosystems, especially freshwater mussels, and analyzing the effects of natural and anthropogenic   more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news: New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon announced that as the Capital Region continues to reopen, there are a growing number of positions available on the Jobs Express website at jobs.ny.gov. Currently more than 8,200 jobs are available in a number of different fields from businesses looking to hire immediately. "The COVID-19 pandemic showed all of us what it means to be 'NY To  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, July 1 -- Augusta University issued the following news release: The rate of COVID-19 infection in one of Georgia's fastest-growing counties may be significantly lower than some other areas of the country, according to an antibody testing study by researchers at the Medical College of Georgia and Augusta University Health. An analysis of the blood of some 989 people employed by Columbia County found that 2.83% had been infected with SARS-CoV-2, compared to cities like New York  more

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Barnard College issued the following news: Maria de la Paz Fernandez, who joined the College as assistant professor of neuroscience and behavior in 2019, recently published a study in Current Biology on circadian clocks that shows some segments of the circadian neurons don't exclusively serve output functions, as originally thought, but also act as receivers. With this knowledge, scientists can better address circadian rhythm disruptions in humans, which, if left unchecked,  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 1 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: Buffalo State College launched its new website on June 16 in an effort to reflect best practices in modern web development, accessibility, mobile-first design, streamlined navigation, and greater integration of video content. The site, developed by the Marketing and Communications web services team, focuses on prospective students while continuing to provide key resources for current students, faculty, staff,  more

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The city of Albany issued the following news release: The City of Albany is proud to launch Albany Cares; a COVID-19 relief effort that aims to assist families in obtaining the home and healthcare products that are unavailable through the SNAP and WIC programs. The City of Albany is partnering with Trinity Alliance Inc., an Albany based non-profit that provides services to support and promote healthy families, adults and children in our community. Monetary donation  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- The city of Albany issued the following news release: Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Department of Planning and Development Commissioner Chris Spencer, and Albany Police Department Traffic Engineer Bill Trudeau announced further additions to the outdoor cafe program - a program designed to help local eateries by allowing for expanded outdoor dining opportunities. This program is made possible through New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo's phased reopening and SLA guidance, all  more

POTSDAM, New York, July 2 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: A member of Clarkson University's most recent graduating class has developed a new phone application to help both visitors and environmental organizations within the Adirondack Park. Nicholas LaScala '20, who graduated last month with a bachelor's degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, has developed DackMap, which collects data from a variety of sources, including users. The app creates a live, map-based guide to A  more

POTSDAM, New York, June 30 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Robert Thomas, an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Clarkson University, has been recognized as an Emerging Professional by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM International). The program has recognized 127 members of international industry and academia since 2015. The program's mission is "Empowering Tomorrow's Standards Leaders." The ASTM International Emerging Profession  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: The new estimates are based on robust New York City data are underline the importance of infection prevention, particularly among older adults whose risk is significantly elevated In one of the most robust studies of COVID-19 mortality risk in the United States, researchers estimate an infection fatality rate more than double estimates from other countries, with the greatest risk to older adult  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Data modeling projections by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health scientists evaluate potential policies to reduce new infections, hospitalizations, and deaths in coming months, including by limiting school capacity by 50 percent or capping capacity of certain industries to 25 percent during Phase Four, as well as by implementing an "adaptive PAUSE" system to re-implement social d  more

NEW YORK, July 3 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: The fate of our society depends heavily on how we, humans, manage to use our planet's resources in a sustainable way. In this regard, carbon dioxide emissions act both as a barometer (which measures the pressure we exert on our planet) and as a clock (which reminds us that the time we have available to react is reducing exponentially). The discontinued activities related to the pandemic during   more

HUDSON, New York, June 30 -- Columbia-Greene Community College issued the following news on June 29: The State University of New York has awarded two Columbia-Greene Community College alumni the 2020 Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship. Grants of up to $5,000 were awarded to students who graduated this academic year with a SUNY associate's or bachelor's degree, and who are continuing their education at one of SUNY's 64 campuses for either a bachelor completion degree or graduate degree, res  more

ITHACA, New York, July 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability has awarded seven Academic Venture Fund (AVF) interdisciplinary seed grants, totaling $1.1 million, for projects that engage faculty from eight Cornell colleges and 16 academic departments. In its 13th year of providing grants, AVF serves as an incubator of innovation, according to David Lodge, the Francis J. DiSalvo Director of Cornell Atkinson. "AVF awards catalyze the cr  more

ITHACA, New York, July 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Although studies have shown that women are more likely than men to enter and complete college in U.S. higher education, women are less likely to earn degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields. In new research, Kim Weeden, the Jan Rock Zubrow '77 Professor of the Social Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, traces the discrepancy in college majors back to gender differences that emerge early in h  more

ITHACA, New York, July 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When artist and art professor Greg Page traveled to Rome in 1999 and 2002 to teach in the Cornell in Rome program, he was struck by the ornamental motifs on the ancient buildings - laurel leaves, stylized flowers, fan-shaped clusters of petals. Back in Ithaca, New York, those motifs inspired him to create lithographs from the plants he grows in his own backyard. An active gardener, Page has 40 perennial specimens, seven   more

ITHACA, New York, July 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Infertility affects 10% to 15% of couples globally, and while often viewed as a women's health problem, men contribute to around half of the cases. Now, a male fertility test based on Cornell research could help predict which men might need treatment and which couples might have success with different forms of assisted reproduction. "The 'Cap-Score' test is designed to provide information on the man's fertility that the  more

ITHACA, New York, July 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell University announced a suspension of noncritical research on March 15. Among the research deemed critical were projects essential for the understanding and reduction of COVID-19. Susan Daniel is an associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering in the College of Engineering. Her lab specializes in the biophysics of cell membranes and is studying membrane fusion, a critical part of the mechanism by w  more

BURLINGTON, Vermont, July 1 -- Democracy for America issued the following statement by CEO Yvette Simpson on Dana Balter's primary victory in New York's 24th Congressional District: Dana Balter just won the Democratic primary for the second time in New York's 24th Congressional District setting her up for a rematch that will end three-term incumbent Rep. John Katko's career in the U.S. House this November. DFA, which also strongly supported her in her 2018 race, made Balter one of its first 20  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on June 30: The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) alerted New York regulated banking institutions of their responsibilities under enacted amendments to New York State's Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) with respect to minority- and women-owned businesses, and of opportunities to receive CRA credit for activities undertaken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.   more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following joint statement by Chair Tom Perez and LGBTQ Caucus Chair Earl Fowlkes on the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall uprising and the 50th anniversary of the Pride parades: * * * "51 years ago, the LGBTQ+ community in New York City, led by transgender and lesbian women of color, fought back against harassment, persecution, and police brutality. Their activism at Stonewall and in the years to come rippled across America an  more

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Borough of Manhattan Community College issued the following news on June 29: The City University of New York Board of Trustees proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Anthony E. Munroe as the 11th President of Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY's largest school with about 24,000 students in over 50 associate degree programs and thousands more in adult and continuing education programs. Dr. Munroe, the president of Essex County College in New Jersey, brings three   more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, June 30 -- Dutchess Community College issued the following news release: Dr. Pamela R. Edington, president of Dutchess Community College (DCC) since 2014, will retire her position as President of DCC on July 31. As president emeritus, she will remain available to assist in the transition of leadership, and for other duties as the board of trustees may request, through January 2021. During her tenure as president of DCC, Dr. Edington was instrumental in connecting the co  more

IRVING, Texas, July 1 -- ExxonMobil, an international energy company, issued the following news release: More than 75 accredited New York colleges and universities will receive more than $3.5 million as part of the ExxonMobil Foundation's Educational Matching Gift Program. ExxonMobil employees and retirees contributed more than $1.1 million to New York colleges and universities, and those individual donations were matched by $2.4 million in ExxonMobil Foundation grants. ExxonMobil, employees a  more

BRONX, New York, June 30 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Fordham Law's McGannon Center has received a $50,000 award from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation to support research into the impact of public communications infrastructure projects, including the WiFi kiosk networks in New York City and Philadelphia. Those specific projects aim to improve internet access to communities who might otherwise not have a reliable connection to the internet. The McGanno  more

NEW YORK, July 4 -- The Green Party of New York issued the following news release: Green Party officers responded to the passage of New York City's FY 2021 budget with the following statement: "In the face of a massive month-long social uprising demanding the end of police violence against Black and Brown communities and a massive reduction in the NYPD budget, the Mayor and City Council instead used accounting tricks to maintain funding for the department, while attempting to claim otherwise,"  more

AMENIA, New York, June 29 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: The Subject Guide to Books in Print, now in its edition, is an incredibly valuable tool for expanding literature collections and new curriculum areas. This important resource allows users to track down titles on every subject imaginable and locate current topics that are capturing the interest of the nation's readers. A natural complement to Books in Print, this Subject Guide is the go-to source for bibliogra  more

AMENIA, New York, June 22 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the fifth edition of Profiles of Virginia. This edition includes all the valuable, in-depth and up-to-date information that these works are known for, but now, this rich content has been reorganized and rearranged, and is fully illustrated with images to support the text and statistics. It is easier to use and more accessible for a variety of users-  more

CLINTON, New York, July 3 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: The New World Nature summer history research project was an enterprise of moving parts -- an academic and organizational feat. The idea was to develop the research and digital humanities skills of five students on the team, while furthering their personal research and that of the professor in charge. That was Assistant Professor of History Mackenzie Cooley, whose field is the history of science and ideas in the early moder  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 30 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Kari Jensen, Associate Professor of Global Studies and Geography, published "Colorism in Bangladeshi Society" in Focus on Geography, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Geographical Society. Colorism refers to discrimination based on skin color. Many Bangladeshi people in Bangladesh and in the diaspora consider light skin more attractive and desirable, resulting in the discrimination of dark-skinned people, parti  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 30 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Arthur Dobrin, Professor Emeritus of Management and Entrepreneurship, recently published two novels that deal with issues of race and sexism in America. Where We Started, published in May 2020, is a historical look at the United States from 1740-1864. Professor of Education Alan Singer offered this praise: "It brings the past and its inhabitants alive and makes possible a very different understanding of the history o  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, June 30 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Rebecca S. Natow, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership & Policy, has published a new article in Education Policy Analysis Archives, a peer-reviewed and open-access academic journal. The article, titled "Research Utilization in Higher Education Rulemaking: A Multi-Case Study of Research Prevalence, Sources, and Barriers," reports findings from an analysis of how research is used in the process of developing hi  more

DURANGO, Colorado, July 1 -- Fort Lewis College issued the following news: When John and Sophie Ottens moved from New York to Arizona in the mid-1990s, they found more than fresh air to ease Sophie's asthma. They found a way to create possibilities for thousands of Native American students through their funding of internships, scholarships, fellowships, academic programs, and student clubs at universities across the Four Corners states, including Fort Lewis College. After 20 years of service   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 3 -- The Louisiana Democratic Party issued the following statement by Executive Director Stephen Handwerk: Thursday, a report showed that Sen. Bill Cassidy used thousands of dollars in campaign funds for membership dues to social clubs in New York City and Morgan City. Under Federal Election Commission law, this is considered an illegal use of campaign funds. Since 2014, Cassidy used $5,500 of campaign funds for membership dues to a New York City social club and $6  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 2 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news release on July 1: The Mills Administration announced that it is exempting visitors from the States of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey from the 14-day quarantine requirement or negative COVID-19 testing alternative, effective this Friday, July 3, 2020. The decision comes after the Administration reviewed public health data in other states to determine the appropriateness of additional exemptions, like those pr  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release: Maryland Public Service Commissioner Anthony J. O'Donnell has been elected to the 2020-2021 leadership team for the Mid-Atlantic Conference of Regulatory Utilities Commissioners (MACRUC). Commissioner O'Donnell will serve as MACRUC First Vice President for the coming year. He was elected by his peers from the Mid-Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, the District of Columbia, Kentucky,  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 2 -- The Missouri Republican Party issued the following statement: Missouri Republican Party Executive Director Jean Evans issued the following statement calling on Nicole Galloway to explain to Missourians why she supports the Left's "Defund the Police" initiative: "The Left is putting 'Defund the Police' into action with the support of liberals like Nicole Galloway. "New York City just passed a budget that includes significant efforts to defund the city's poli  more

NEW YORK, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James helped win a major victory at the U.S. Supreme Court that will protect the ability of women across the nation to maintain access to safe, legal abortions. Attorney General James led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in the case of June Medical Services v. Gee, in which a medical provider sought to overtur  more

NEW YORK, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James helped win a major victory in the U.S. Supreme Court that preserves the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Dodd-Frank Act's important federal consumer protections in the case Seila Law, LLC v. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Although the court held that the CFPB director can now be removed at will by the president of the United States, it  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one governor in fighting to have the federal government recognize the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. An amendment requires ratification of three-fourths of states, and, earlier this year, a 38th state provided the final vote needed to ratify the ERA, but the federal  more

NEW YORK, June 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James announced her office has recouped more than $57,000 in state and taxpayer funds pocketed or otherwise misallocated by a former program director at the Rochester Area Community Foundation Initiatives, Inc. (RACFI). The nonprofit organization RACFI reported the misallocation of state grant funds by Adam McFadden, a former executive director of its Quad A for Kids  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the acquisition of 241 acres in the Catskills, including 208 acres adjoining existing Forest Preserve lands in the Bluestone Wild Forest that will preserve critical open space and expand recreational opportunities to support the local economy. The purchases of the two propertie  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that exams for individuals seeking a license to practice falconry, become a wildlife rehabilitator, or use leashed tracking dogs to find wounded or injured big game animals are scheduled for Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, depending on location. The deadline to register is July 24. This year, following Governo  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced $4.3 million in federal funding is being made available to county emergency management agencies and the City of New York to support COVID-19 planning and operational readiness. This grant opportunity will provide an additional level of direct support to counties as New York, and the rest of the world, continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible r  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that eight additional states meet the metrics to qualify for the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those states, all of which have significant community spread, to quarantine for 14 days. The newly-added states are California, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada and Tennessee. The quarantine applies to any person  more

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced New York State's lowest death toll and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 since the pandemic began. There were five deaths and 869 hospitalizations in New York State. The number of new cases, percentage of tests that were positive and many other helpful data points are always available at forward.ny.gov. "As states across the country struggle with new outbreaks relate  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that the reopening of New York City indoor dining, originally part of the city's expected entry into Phase Three on July 6, will be postponed as states across the country that previously reopened indoor dining are experiencing upticks in COVID-19 cases. The governor also announced that New York State will expand its testing criteria to all New Yorkers statewide. New   more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions during the 4th of July holiday, beginning Friday, July 3 and running through Sunday, July 5. State Troopers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target reckless and aggressive driving statewide in an ef  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo has directed the State Department of Health to investigate reports of potential COVID-19 exposures associated with a religious service held on June 21 at 9 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ticonderoga, Essex County. While only one individual in attendance is known to have tested positive at this time, given how quickly this virus can spread in large gatherings, the State is   more

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo directed the State Department of Health to investigate the potential COVID-19 exposure at a high school graduation ceremony in Westchester County after an individual who had recently traveled to Florida and attended the ceremony subsequently began showing symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, four more individuals who attended the ceremony and had contact with  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Assembly Member David F. Gantt: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Assembly Member David Gantt - a career public servant who never left his neighborhood and always took care of his community. "I've known and worked with David for decades - from my father's administration to my time at HUD through my time as governor. Like his mother Lena, David spent his career fighting poverty and   more

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 27: 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. "In New York, our response to COVID-19 has always been by the numbers," Governor Cuomo said. "Today's numbers show a continued, steady decline in   more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release: 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. "As we are seeing in other states, America's COVID-19 crisis is far from over and in New York we continue to closely monitor the data and consult leading glob  more

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: John W. Dax, Esq., The Dax Law Firm, P.C., 54 State Street, Suite 805, Albany, New York 12207 Re: Case 17-F-0282 - Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centervil  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Ms. Michelle K. Piasecki, Attorney at Law, Harris Beach PLLC, 677 Broadway, Suite 1101, Albany, New York 12207 (via email) Re: Case 14-M-0224 Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Enable Community Choice Aggregation Program. Dear Ms. Piasecki: At its April 21, 2016, Session, the Public Service Commission (Commission) issued its Order Authorizing Framework for Community Ch  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Keith J. Roland, Attorney to CTC LD, Inc., 4 Tower Place 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12203 Re: Matter No. 20-00855 - Petition of CTC LD, Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Dear Mr. Roland: The application filed by CTC LD, Inc. (CTC or Company) on April 9, 2020 for an original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) to operate in New York State  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the text of the following letter: To: Joseph Pane, Power Up Energy, LLC, 148 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY 08010 Re: Power Up Energy, LLC - ESCO Code: PRUP Dear Mr. Pane: Thank you for submitting your Retail Access Application Package to become an Energy Services Company (ESCO) serving residential and non-residential electric and gas customers in New York State. This letter is to inform you that documentation   more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- 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 & Gas  more

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 19-E-0735) involving New York State Energy Research and Development Authority: Petition of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Requesting Additional NY-Sun Program Funding and Extension of Program Through 2025. NOTICE SEEKING COMMENTS REGARDING PETITION FOR CLARIFICATION On May 14, 2020, the Public Service Commission (Commission) issued anOrder Extending and Expa  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 15-E-0302) on Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard. NOTICE SCHEDULING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE AND SOLICITING COMMENTS On June 18, 2020, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Staff of the New York State Department of Pub  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 20-M-0082) on strategic use of energy related data: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding Strategic Use of Energy Related Data. NOTICE OF STAKEHOLDER MEETING AND SOLICITING COMMENTS In its Order Instituting Proceeding, issued on March 19, 2020, in this proceeding, the Public Service Commission (Commission) directed Department of Public Service Staff (Staff) to file two whit  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-E-0112) involving Consolidated Edison Co.of New York: POSTPONEMENT of Tariff Filing by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. to Implement the Competitive Procurement Process for Dynamic Load Management Resources and Premium Auto-DLM Resources. TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF ELECTRIC, GAS AND WATER -Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends   more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-E-0155) involving interconnection deadline modifications: In the Matter of Interconnection Deadline Modifications. ORDER CONFIRMING AND MODIFYING SUSPENSION OF INTERCONNECTION PAYMENT DEADLINES INTRODUCTION In response to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting restrictions on non-essential construction activity, the Public Service Commission (Commission) issued,   more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-E-0151) involving City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities: POSTPONEMENT of a tariff filing by the City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities to reduce customer costs related to moving customer owned equipment due to back-lot service relocations. TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF ELECTRIC, GAS AND WATER -Upstate Rates and Tariffs SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends app  more

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-W-0096) involving New York American Water: POSTPONEMENT of Compliance tariff filing by New York American Water Company, Inc. Pursuant to Commission Order issued February 6, 2020 in Case 16-W-0259 Implementing the Prorated Tariff Language, Pursuant to Ordering Clause No. 2, effective July 1, 2020. TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF ELECTRIC, GAS AND WATER - Downstate Rates and Tarif  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 20-E-0113) involving Orange and Rockland Utilities: POSTPONEMENT of Tariff Filing by Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. to Implement the Competitive Procurement Process for Dynamic Load Management Resources and Premium Auto-DLM Resources. TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF ELECTRIC, GAS AND WATER - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of th  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No/s. 17-T-0816) involving Central Hudson Gas and Electric: Petition of Central Hudson Gas and Electric for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Rebuild of the Approximately 23.6 Mile H and SB Electric Transmission Lines to 115 kV standards in the City of Kingston, and Towns of Ulster and Saugerties in Ulster County, and the Town of Catskill and Village of Ca  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No/s. 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 & G  more

ALBANY, New York, July 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling (Case No/s. 20-C-0314, 20-C-0169, 19-C-0046, 18-C-0497, 18-C-0335, 18-C-0125) involving Wireless Carriers, Sage Telecom Communications, Buffalo-Lake Erie Wireless Systems, i-wireless, Virgin Mobile USA and TracFone Wireless: Petitions of Wireless Carriers Pursuant to Public Service Law 92-h to Participate in the New York State Targeted Accessibility Fund and for Establishment of Distribution; Pet  more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- 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. Eastport-South Manor Central School District - Building Safety (Suffolk County) District officials did not provide effective oversight to ensure compliance with required building safety at the junior-senior high school. Auditors determined, district officials did not fix leaks  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A paper and two editorials by University at Buffalo pediatrics researchers call attention to key issues in health care that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light; they also recommend guidelines for evaluating and treating children infected with COVID-19. All were published in Progress in Pediatric Cardiology. As a result of the recommendations, the American Heart Association has  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A paper and two editorials by University at Buffalo pediatrics researchers call attention to key issues in health care that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light; they also recommend guidelines for evaluating and treating children infected with COVID-19. All were published in Progress in Pediatric Cardiology. As a result of the recommendations, the American Heart Association has  more

GARDEN CITY, New York, June 29 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Over the last three years, Adelphi has undergone a transformation--in the way the University presents itself in images and tone. Bringing the many departments into one unified style was the work of the Office of University Communications and Marketing. Earlier this month, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) recognized Adelphi University with a Circle of Excellence Award, Bronze, for internal  more

BARTLETT, New Hampshire, July 1 -- The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game issued the following news: New Hampshire Fish and Game was called to search for three missing hikers in the vicinity of the Moat Mountain and Red Ridge Trail in Bartlett. Ryan Elkassem, 21, from New York City, was hiking with his 18-year-old brother and 16-year-old stepbrother. They had planned to hike the Moat Mountain Trail to the Red Ridge Trail ending at Diane's Bath on West Side Road. The group departed the   more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release: The state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) announced that an additional $9 million is now available to help low-income New Yorkers who suffer from health issues exacerbated by heat to stay cool this summer amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Cooling assistance through the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides an air conditioner to eligible   more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals announced the health system is a recipient of the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) COVID-19 telehealth program grant that will allow the augmentation and further expansion of telemedicine services that are offered to patients. The one-million-dollar grant will help the public health system launch its on-demand telemedicine program and further expand its remote symptom monitor  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Open Society Foundations announce $100 million in funding for Bard College to support and extend its commitment to innovative higher education programs in the United States and around the world. The grant, awarding $10 million per year for 10 years, will strengthen and expand Bard's Center for Civic Engagement initiatives, central to both its undergraduate liberal arts curriculum and its leadership role as a founding partn  more

NEW YORK, July 1 -- Pace University issued the following news release: A team of international scientists coordinated by Pace University and the University of Vienna in an article published recently in Nature Ecology & Evolution called for a collective effort by the entire scientific community, especially those in leadership positions, to actively support the retention and diversity of early-career scientists during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The article's authors emphasize the consequen  more

TROY, New York, July 1 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that landfills received 26.8 million tons of plastic in 2017, underscoring the need for a recycling process that is more efficient, effective, and affordable. With the support of a grant from the National Science Foundation, chemical engineers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute aim to develop a new polymer that can replace polystyrene, a commonly used plas  more

TROY, New York, July 2 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how people shop, how much they buy, the trips they take outside their homes, and the number of tele-activities -- like work, medicine, and education -- that have become commonplace. These changes were rapid and have tremendously impacted the economy, supply chains, and the environment. Two sets of surveys were conducted by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic I  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 1 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Matt Huenerfauth, a professor and expert in computing accessibility research, has been named director of RIT's iSchool (School of Information). Huenerfauth takes the helm Aug. 1 from Stephen Zilora, who is stepping down after eight years of leadership. "I'm looking forward to seeing Matt take us to the next level and help build our reputation, not just for curriculum, but also for research," sai  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 3 -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, issued the following news release: The Society of Professional Journalists has selected two investigative pieces from local TV stations owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) as 2019 recipients of Sigma Delta Chi Awards, which recognize outstanding work published or broadcast across the United States in 2019. WKBW in Buffalo, New York, won in the Investigative Reporting category for "The Malone Recordings: The tapes  more

NEW YORK, July 2 -- CNN, a pay television channel owned by CNN Worldwide, a unit of the WarnerMedia News and Sports division of AT&T's WarnerMedia, issued the following announcement: The multiple Emmy Award-winning CNN Original Series, United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, returns for its fifth season on Sunday, July 19, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, produced by Zero Point Zero (Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown), is an eight-part docuseries that follows so  more

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following news release on June 30: The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment (Siting Board) granted approval to Atlantic Wind, LLC to build and operate a wind farm in Lewis and Jefferson counties. The Siting Board's decision follows a detailed review and robust public participation process to ensure that the North Country wind farm meets or exceeds a  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 1 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Not all of the news emerging from the coronavirus pandemic is bleak, according to two faculty members of the Department of Sociology and Criminology at St. Bonaventure University. "Recent news has hinted at something of a shift, a move in a direction that just might lead to lives -- and a world -- that may be heading in a new and positive direction. All of these accounts have a common element: th  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 1 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news: St. John Fisher College has announced the election of Dr. Joellen Maples to continue as interim dean of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education and the appointment of Dr. Carol Wittmeyer as interim dean of the School of Business for the 2020-2021 academic year. Maples has served in the interim dean role since January of this year, taking the reins while then dean, Dr. Michael Wischnowski, went on sabbatical   more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 2 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news: St. John Fisher College has announced the election of Dr. Joellen Maples to continue as interim dean of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education and the appointment of Dr. Carol Wittmeyer as interim dean of the School of Business for the 2020-2021 academic year. Maples has served in the interim dean role since January of this year, taking the reins while then dean, Dr. Michael Wischnowski, went on sabbatical  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 2 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news: Dr. Gerard Rooney, president of St. John Fisher College, was named chair of the President's Council of the Empire Athletic Conference. Rooney begins his three-year appointment as chair on July 1. Rooney was elected unanimously when the Council met for its annual meeting in November 2019. He is set to replace former chair Dr. Shirley Mullen, president of Houghton College, who served from 2017-2020. "I am honored   more

BROOKLYN, New York, July 2 -- St. Joseph's College issued the following news release: St. Joseph's College (SJC) is pleased to announce that Eileen White Jahn, Ph.D., and Phillip Dehne, Ph.D., have been appointed as executive deans effective July 1. Dr. Jahn will serve as the executive dean for SJC Long Island and Dr. Dehne will serve as the executive dean for SJC Brooklyn. Both will serve as members of the President's Cabinet. "I am thrilled with the appointments of Dr. Phillip Dehne and Dr.   more

ALBANY, New York, June 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on June 29: State University of New York Board of Trustees announced academic actions and appointments, including decisions directly impacting campuses and new students. Actions include temporarily suspending the SAT and ACT testing requirements for the 2021-2022 academic year; expanding SUNY's Veterans Application Fee Waiver program to include active military, their spouses, and dependents; and appo  more

CANTON, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York's Canton Campus issued the following news: The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at SUNY Canton will be expanding its ability to help north country businesses in St. Lawrence and Clinton County through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Dale A. Rice, SBDC Director recently announced that relief funds, which were provided to help address the COVID-19 pandemic, would be used to hire new business advi  more

CORTLAND, N.Y., July 1 -- The State University of New York's Cortland Campus issued the following news: A national reckoning over centuries of systemic racism has gained momentum in the wake of recent, high-profile violence and a growing awareness of widespread subtle discrimination against people of color. Members of the SUNY Cortland community are looking for answers. Many want to play an active role in fighting racism but don't know what they can do to make a difference. Others crave a deep  more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, June 30 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release on June 29: SUNY Empire State College announced a new agreement allowing guaranteed admission of graduates from Finger Lakes Community College who have earned an associate degree in networking and cybersecurity to SUNY Empire's new bachelor of science in security studies program. SUNY Empire's bachelor of science in security studies will help prepare qualified profess  more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release: SUNY Empire State College announced an enhanced partnership with Outreach, a behavioral health treatment and training organization with locations in Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, to help Outreach's employees and training participants earn a relevant SUNY Empire degree faster and at lower cost. Outreach employees, retirees, their family members, and students enro  more

SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York's Empire State College issued the following news release on July 2: SUNY Empire State College President Jim Malatras, Clinton Community College (Clinton CC) President Ray DiPasquale, and North Country Chamber of Commerce resident Garry Douglas announced new partnerships to expand educational opportunities for North Country residents and help meet workforce demands. The new partnership between SUNY Empire and Clinton CC will  more

GENESEO, New York, July 2 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Geneseo Alumni Association (SGAA) has announced a new slate of officers and board members who begin their terms on July 1. They will represent more than 63,000 Geneseo alumni from every state in the U.S. and 44 countries around the globe. "I am very pleased to recognize and welcome these dedicated alumni to the SGAA Board of Directors," said Michelle Walton Worden '92, interim dir  more

JAMESTOWN, New York, July 2 -- SUNY Jamestown Community College issued the following news: JCC is seeking input from businesses throughout the region on their existing and future workforce needs. Results from the survey will be used to help JCC align current and future academic and training program development in four new areas, according to Holger Ekanger, JCC vice president of workforce readiness. "It is critical that we understand from our regional employers the skills gaps that currently   more

POTSDAM, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: SUNY Potsdam's Crane School of Music has been named a recipient of a significant loan of 237 new instruments intended to bolster music education. The instruments, valued at $367,896, arrived at Crane over the past week, courtesy of the musical equipment companies Yamaha and Eastman Winds. The delivery marks the third year of Crane's partnership with Yamaha, and its first such arrangement wit  more

ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release: State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball announced Food Bank of Central New York has purchased 428,167 pounds of surplus food from New York farmers since the launch of Governor Cuomo's Nourish NY initiative in early May. This includes 312,274 pounds of nutritious dairy products, such as fluid milk, cheese, butter, and cottage cheese, and 77,447 pounds of produce, such as  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- Trocaire College issued the following news release: To help displaced workers transition to new careers in information technology, Trocaire College announced the launch of a ten-week IT support course in partnership with the United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, Tech Buffalo, and Workforce Development Consortium. "The IT sector has been resilient given the current economic climate and many within our local business community are now hiring qualified candidates," sa  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 1 -- The State University of New York Buffalo campus issued the following news release: A multidisciplinary team of University at Buffalo researchers has received a nearly $184,000 grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to develop a reliable measure of recovery capital, a potentially powerful instrument that could drastically change how clinicians and other health and human service providers treat people recovering from alcohol addiction. Reco  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, June 25 -- The University of Miami's Miami Herbert Business School issued the following news release: Despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a team of Miami Herbert Business school graduate students in finance went beyond the classroom and earned their spot in the international 2020 Professional Risk Managers International Association (PRMIA) Risk Management Challenge. Teammates Nam Tran-Hoang, Tram Nguyen, Petra Sobotova, and Tahzeeb Rashid virtuall  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Gregory Conners, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAP, professor and chair of the Department of Pediatrics and executive director of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, has been appointed chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Conners' four-year term as chair is effective July 1. "On behalf of Upstate Medical University, I congratulate Dr   more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 26 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release: As state data and expanded testing and tracing capacity continue to support reopening, Governor Phil Scott announced he will expand the number of states covered under Vermont's county-by-county quarantine-free travel policy, which allows direct travel from designated counties without a 14-day quarantine requirement. In early June, the Governor, in close consultation with the Vermont Department of Hea  more