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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday August 16, 2020 ( 129 items )  

350 US Launches 'Solidarity School' Series on Climate, Racial & Economic Justice
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The 350.org issued the following news release on Aug. 11: In this moment of palpable urgency around the compound crises of COVID-19, anti-Black violence, a lingering economic crisis, and fossil-fueled climate change causing devastating impacts, 350 US is organizing the first-ever Solidarity School series. Solidarity School is a series of four online mass meetings in the lead-up to, and following, the November election. The first call, kicking-off tomorrow, Wednesday, Augus  more

350.org Reacts to MV Wakashio Spilling Oil Off the Coast of Mauritius
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The 350.org issued the following statement by Africa Managing Director Landry Ninterets: * * * More than 1,000 tons of oil have leaked from a cargo ship and into the biodiversity-rich coastal waters of Mauritius. The leak has grave implications on the habitats and the economy of this Indian Ocean island nation, which relies on fishing and tourism. In reaction to this, Landry Ninteretse, Africa Managing Director of 350.org said, "We stand in solidarity with the people of   more

Academy of Management Discoveries Journal Issues Research Articles in June 2020 Issue
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, New York, Aug. 10 -- Academy of Management Discoveries, from the Academy of Management, that says it features theories of management and organizations neither adequately predict nor explain, published research articles on the following topics in its June 2020 edition: Articles: * No Room at the Inn? Disability Access in the New Sharing Economy * Do Coaches in the National Basketball Association Actually Display Racial Bias? A Replication and Extension * Investigating Indi  more

ACLU Issues Comment on Trump Administration Plan to Block Americans From Re-Entering U.S. Over COVID-19
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following statement by Immigrants' Rights Project Omar Jadwat: * * * The Trump administration is reportedly considering the idea of blocking Americans abroad from re-entering the United States due to COVID-19. Omar Jadwat, director of the American Civil Liberties Union's Immigrants' R  more

ACLU Supporters Contribute $482 Million in Political Giving to Both Parties
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union, a 501(c)3 non-profit that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release on Aug. 13: The American Civil Liberties Union released data today showing its supporters are a key constituency in the 2020 elections, accounting for nearly $463 million of donations to Democratic candidates, committees, and PACs; and $19 million to Republicans -  more

ADL Applauds Historic Israel-UAE Agreement
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on Aug. 13: ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) applauded the Governments of Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States for today's historic announcement agreeing to work towards fully normalizing relations and announcing plans for cooperation across numerous civil fields between Israel and the Emirates. ADL also welcomed the announcement that Israel will suspend declaring sovereignty over territory in t  more

ADL Conveys Deep Concern to Senators Over Nominee for Ambassador to Germany
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release: ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) has voiced deep concern over problematic remarks reportedly made by Col. Douglas Macgregor (ret.), who was recently nominated to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Germany. In a letter to Chairman Jim Risch (R-ID) and Ranking Member Bob Menendez (D-NJ) of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, ADL raised concerns regarding reports of Col. Macgregor's highly troubling past remarks do  more

ADL's Center for Technology and Society Announces Third Class of Belfer Fellows
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following news release on Aug. 13: ADL's (the Anti-Defamation League) Center for Technology and Society today announced it has selected three dynamic individuals for its third class of Belfer Fellows. The Belfer Fellowship program advances ADL's work by promoting cyberhate awareness and digital citizenship, as well as implementing these projects for the wider social good. The three selected fellows are: * Dr. Molly Crockett, Assistant  more

Aesthetic Surgery Journal Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The Aesthetic Surgery Journal, a peer-reviewed international journal from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery that says it focuses on scientific developments and clinical techniques in aesthetic surgery, published research articles, including the following topics, in its September 2020 edition: Facial Surgery: * The Rainbow Scale for the Assessment of the Cervicomental Angle: A Validated Scale Rhinoplasty: * Dorsal Hump Reduction Based on the New Ethmoid  more

AICPA Awards 150 Scholarships Totaling More Than $750,000 for 2020-21 School Year
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) granted $764,500 in academic scholarships to 150 students as part of the AICPA Legacy Scholars program. The program helps students pay for college, easing their journey to becoming CPAs. Funded by the AICPA, the AICPA Foundation, and partners, the Legacy Scholars program consists of six distinct scholarships awarding between $3,000 a  more

AICPA Awards 150 Scholarships Totaling More Than $750,000 for 2020-21 School Year
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) granted $764,500 in academic scholarships to 150 students as part of the AICPA Legacy Scholars program. The program helps students pay for college, easing their journey to becoming CPAs. Funded by the AICPA, the AICPA Foundation, and partners, the Legacy Scholars program consists of six distinct scholarships awarding between $3,000 a  more

AICPA Honors Four Accounting Academics for Their Contributions to the Profession
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) recognized four outstanding academics for their teaching and research during the annual American Accounting Association (AAA) meeting. Tonya K. Flesher, professor of accountancy and Arthur Andersen Lecturer Emerita at the University of Mississippi, is the recipient of the 2020 AICPA Distinguished Achievement in Accounting Education   more

American Jewish Congress Applauds Joe Biden's Historic Selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as Vice Presidential Running Mate
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The American Jewish Congress issued the following statement by President Jack Rosen: * * * As an organization dedicated for more than a century to equality and social justice for all Americans, the American Jewish Congress applauds former Vice President Joe Biden's selection of U.S. Senator Kamala Harris as his Democratic running mate in the 2020 Presidential Election. Calling her selection "timely and urgent" given the ongoing calls for social justice in America, America  more

American Jewish Congress Hails the Abraham Accord
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The American Jewish Congress issued the following statement: The American Jewish Congress celebrates the announcement of the Abraham Accord, a historic agreement brokered by the United States between Israel and the United Arab Emirates for full normalization of relations between the two countries. We congratulate President Donald J. Trump, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed for this monumental step towards peace. We salute the American,  more

American Jewish Congress Praises Lithuania for Banning Hezbollah
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The American Jewish Congress issued the following statement: The American Jewish Congress applauds the government of Lithuania for taking action against the Iranian-backed terrorist organization Hezbollah and banning all its activities in the country. By joining the ranks of the United States, Israel, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany and others in their clear refutation of Hezbollah's terrorist activities, Lithuania is showing decisiveness and leadership in efforts to co  more

American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine Issues Research Articles in Aug. 15, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, a journal from the American Thoracic Society that says it focuses on human biology and disease, as well as animal and in vitro studies, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Aug. 15, 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Human Lung Conventional Dendritic Cells Orchestrate Lymphoid Neogenesis during Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease * Targeted Retreatment of Incompletely Recover  more

American National Standards Institute: New Workcred Video Demystifies Different Types of Credentials
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: In a new Workcred video, "Differing Types of Workplace Credentials," executive director Roy Swift, Ph.D., illuminates various types of credentials - including certifications, certificates, and licenses - to help people understand how they differ, and appropriate uses for each. "Did you know that according to a recent study, there are more than 738,000 workforce credentials in the United States?,"  more

American National Standards Institute: Scanning Through Standards on the 125th Anniversary of the 'Accidental' X-Ray
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: This year marks 125 years since the accidental discovery of the X-ray, when Wilhelm Rontgen, a German physicist, successfully produced a ray that was capable of passing through most substances. In the years after the discovery, doctors first used X-rays to diagnose gunshot wounds and bone fractures. While Rontgen went on to earn the first Nobel Prize in physics for his efforts in 1901, more than a   more

American National Standards Institute: Voluntary Standards Cover the Spectrum - From Hearing Loss Prevention to Radon Control
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: In an effort to communicate the vital role that standards play in daily life, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) publishes snapshots of the diverse standards initiatives undertaken in the global and national standards arena, many of which are performed by ANSI members and ANSI-accredited standards developers. Two of the latest selections follow: Hearing Loss Prevention Passing by a   more

Animal Welfare Institute: USDA Sued to Compel Humane Handling of Birds at Slaughter
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 14 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release on August 13: Today, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and Farm Sanctuary sued the US Department of Agriculture in federal court for failing to require humane handling of poultry at slaughter, resulting in adulterated (i.e., damaged or contaminated) products that violate the Poultry Products Inspection Act (PPIA). The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Western District of New York by  more

ANSI Seeks Comments on Proposal for International Workshop Agreement on Guidelines for Social Distancing in Workplaces and Workflows
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: To support economic activities and social recovery amid the pandemic, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) encourages its stakeholders to submit feedback on an International Workshop Agreement (IWA) proposal on Guidelines for Social Distancing in Workplaces and Workflows. Submit comments to ANSI by August 28, 2020. SAC, the national standards body for China, submitted the proposal to t  more

Arkansas Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting at Southern Arkansas University
MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 12 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Aug. 11: The Arkansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots networks, released the following statement today in response to reports that a student was killed and another was wounded in a shooting at Southern Arkansas University early this morning: "Our hearts are with these stude  more

As COVID-19 Cases Hit 20M, David Miliband, President and CEO of the IRC, Raises Alarm on Growing Numbers in Fragile Contexts
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement on Aug. 10 by President and CEO David Miliband: * * * David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, said, "20 million global COVID-19 cases is a dire milestone and evidence that national leaders must look beyond their borders in the fight against COVID. These figures are a wake-up call for donors and policy makers, especially for legislators in the US negotiating a COVID aid packag  more

As Educators Grapple With Impact of Pandemic, ACM Learning @ Scale Conference Showcases Top Research on Remote Learning
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release: ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, the world's largest association of computing professionals, announced that it's annual Learning @ Scale (L@S) conference will be held virtually from August 12 -14. L@S investigates large-scale, technology-mediated learning environments that typically have many active learners and few experts on hand to guide their progress or respond to individual needs.   more

Astrobiology Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Astrobiology, a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on findings and discoveries from interplanetary exploration and laboratory research, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2020 edition: Mini Review: * Survey and Evaluation of Spacecraft-Associated Aluminum-Degrading Microbes and Their Rapid Identification Methods Research Articles: * Molecular Muscle Experiment: Hardware and Operational Lessons for Future Astrobiology Space E  more

Brian Grazer, Academy Award-Winning Producer and Executive Chairman of Imagine Entertainment, Joins Cleveland Clinic's Virtual Speaker Series
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- The Cleveland Clinic issued the following news release on Aug. 11: Cleveland Clinic's Ideas for Tomorrow speaker series features virtual-only events for the remainder of 2020 as a result of safety measures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. On Tuesday, August 18th, Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, Cleveland Clinic CEO and President, will have a live, virtual conversation with Hollywood legend, Brian Grazer. Grazer, is an Academy, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-winning produ  more

Cancer Gene Therapy Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Cancer Gene Therapy Journal, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features developments in gene and cellular therapies for cancer, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition: Review Article: * Challenges in assessing solid tumor responses to immunotherapy Article: * Abnormal expression of menin predicts the pathogenesis and poor prognosis of adult gliomas * Companion gene mutations and their clinical significance in AML wit  more

Catholic Charities, C-Tech, Workforce Buffalo to Offer Technology Training Starting Aug. 24
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 -- Catholic Charities of Buffalo issued the following news release: Catholic Charities of Buffalo Workforce and Education Services, in conjunction with the Buffalo & Erie County Workforce Investment Board and C-Tech, is offering a four-week training beginning Aug. 24 titled "Hands-On Technology Training: Short-term Training for Long-term Careers." The training will give students a foundation in telecommunications, network cabling, copper and fiber optics, 5G systems,  more

Cellular Reprogramming Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 11 -- Cellular Reprogramming, a journal that says it covers molecular basis of the virus to clinical studies on vaccines and potential cures, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition: Research Articles: * Effect of Aerobic and Resistance Training on Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Mice with Type 2 Diabetes * The Effect of L-Carnitine Additive During In Vitro Maturation on the Vitrification of Pig Oocytes * In Vitro   more

Chesapeake Bay Program Reports Overall Decline in Nitrogen, Sediment Pollution Reaching the Bay
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news release on Aug. 10: Today, the Chesapeake Bay Program announced that the amount of nitrogen and sediment pollution entering the Chesapeake Bay continued to decrease, while phosphorus pollution slightly increased from the previous assessment period. Each year, the seven watershed jurisdictions--Delaware, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia--report the practices   more

Cladistics Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- Cladistics, a peer-reviewed scientific journal from the Willi Hennig Society that says it covers the field of biogeography, coevolution, conservation biology, ontogeny, genomics and paleontology, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2020 edition: CLADISTICS IN MEDICINE: * Epidemiology needs more interdisciplinary teams with expertise in molecular systematics, public health and food safety * Genetic capitalism and stabilizing selection of anti  more

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Why We're a Lot Better at Fighting Cancer Than We Realized
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Aug. 13 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: In their long-running effort to defeat cancer, medical researchers have made a startling discovery: A lot of the time, they have no idea how their anti-cancer drugs work. And, strange as it may sound, that is actually great news for future therapies. "We're not saying these drugs aren't good," explains Ann Lin, a geneticist at Stanford University. "They really do kill cancerous cells, often qu  more

Committee to Protect Journalists: Kyrgyz Authorities Arrest Uzbek Journalist Following Extradition Request
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news on Aug. 11: Kyrgyzstan authorities should immediately release Uzbek journalist Bobomurod Abdullaev and allow him to work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On August 9, officers with the Kyrgyz State Committee for National Security detained Abdullaev, a freelance journalist and Uzbek national, in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek, according to news reports and the journalist's lawyer, Timur Kara  more

Committee to Protect Journalists: Security Forces and Demonstrators Injure Journalists Covering Protests Over Beirut Port Explosion
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news on Aug. 11: Lebanese authorities should immediately investigate recent attacks on journalists by demonstrators and security forces, hold those responsible to account, and ensure that journalists can cover protests safely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. On August 4, an explosion of stored chemicals in Beirut's port resulted in more than 200 deaths, and sparked widespread protests over authoriti  more

Consumer Reports: Distorting Federal Showerhead Standards is Wasteful and Unnecessary
YONKERS, New York, Aug. 13 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release: The Department of Energy (DOE) is proposing a rule that would distort the definition of "showerhead" in a way that could cause a big increase in wasted water and energy, and lead to higher utility bills for consumers. "There is absolutely no need to change current showerhead standards," says David Friedman, Vice President of Advocacy at Consumer Reports, and a former acting assistant secretary for the Department   more

Counter Extremism Project: Beirut Explosion Increases Scrutiny of Lebanese Political Class, Role of Hezbollah
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Last week's deadly explosion in Beirut intensified scrutiny of Hezbollah's role in Lebanon's state security, the armed forces, financial resources, and political landscape. Since the explosion, several port officials have been placed under house arrest after investigators suggested negligence was involved in the storage of explosive fertilizer chemical ammonium nitrate. While the investigation is ongoing, Hez  more

Counter Extremism Project: Facebook Accounts Hijacked To Spread Pro-ISIS Propaganda
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Hackers have hijacked Facebook accounts of prominent individuals to post ISIS propaganda. Australian journalist Julia Baird became the most recent victim this week, when her Facebook profile was compromised by unknown individuals. Baird's profile was altered to feature an ISIS flag as the profile and cover photos, and her account was subsequently deleted by the platform after the ISIS content was uploaded. Th  more

Court Overturns Trump Administration Policy That Sharply Curtailed Protections for Migratory Birds
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release on August 11: A federal court today overturned a Trump administration reinterpretation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act that had upended decades of enforcement and let industry polluters entirely off the hook for killing birds. The administration argued the law only applied to intentional killing of birds and not "incidental" killing from industrial activities, including oil spills, electrocutions on   more

Cyberpsychology, Behavior & Social Networking Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 12 -- Cyberpsychology, Behavior and Social Networking, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes research on understanding the social, behavioral and psychological impact of social networking practices, including Twitter, Facebook and internet gaming and commerce, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2020 edition: Review: * A Scoping Review Identifying the Need for Quality Research on the Use of Virtual Reality in Workplace Settin  more

Doctors Without Borders: MSF Opposes New US Rule Using Public Health Concerns as Pretext to Shut Out Asylum Seekers
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: Doctors Without Borders Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) submitted the following comment in opposition to the rule proposed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and posted in the Federal Register on July 9, 2020: "Security Bars and Processing"-- RIN 1615-AC57 / USCIS Docket No. 2020-0013; RIN 1125-AB08 / A.G. Order No. 4747-2020. Individuals and org  more

Dr. Renuka Gupta Named Chief of Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- New York-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Dr. Renuka Gupta has been appointed as chief of medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. Dr. Gupta, who is also an assistant professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, began her role in July 2020. She is succeeding Dr. Judy Tung, who had served in this role since 2016 and was recently appointed as the Associate Dean for Faculty Development at Weill Cornell Medicine in addition to her c  more

EDF to Sue Trump Administration Over Rollback of Methane Standards for Oil and Gas Industry
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on Aug. 13 by President Fred Krupp: * * * Today EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed two rules that weaken or eliminate key safeguards that reduce oil-and-gas sector methane pollution, a potent greenhouse gas. In response, Environmental Defense Fund President Fred Krupp issued the following statement: "The Trump administration's attempt to eliminate these sensible methane standards is fundamentally flawed. L  more

Environmental Defense Fund: New Report - Economic Cost of Climate Change Strains U.S. Economy
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release onAug. 12: Billion-dollar weather disasters fueled by climate change are becoming more frequent and more devastating to state and local economies, according to a report by Datu Research commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund. The report, Climate Fueled Weather Disasters: Costs to State and Local Economies (http://www.edf.org/climate/rising-cost-climate-change-fueled-extreme-weather), quantifies the econom  more

Following Insufficient Memorandum, NELP Urges Administration to Get Serious About the $600 Lifeline and Comprehensive Unemployment Fixes
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following statement on Aug. 8 by Executive Director Rebecca Dixon: * * * Following is a statement from Rebecca Dixon, executive director of the National Employment Law Project: Today, the President signed a memorandum claiming to allow states to add $400 to existing unemployment benefits. This is an empty promise to unemployed people. What we had was working for millions of people and supporting our struggling economy - and t  more

Fordham Political Review: The Case for Vice President Susan Rice
BRONX, New York, Aug. 11 -- The Fordham Political Review issued the following information: America is dealing with a triad of crises: a global pandemic, an unprecedented financial collapse, and widespread racial inequality. President Joe Biden, if he succeeds in ending the nightmare that is the Trump White House, will by necessity spend much of his time addressing these domestic issues. He will need a strong, capable partner with experience working outside the United States. The rest of the wor  more

Foundation for Individual Rights in Education: Federal Court Denies New York's Effort to Block New Title IX Regulations
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education issued the following news release: An effort from the New York State attorney general's office to prevent college students from receiving new protections for free speech and due process in Title IX proceedings has run aground in federal court. On Sunday, District Judge John Koeltl issued an order denying a motion by the state, joined by the New York City school board, for a preliminary injunction that woul  more

Fox Chase Cancer Center Welcomes Jason Alfred Castellanos
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center issued the following news release: Fox Chase Cancer Center announces the hiring of Jason Alfred Castellanos, MD, MS, who will join the Department of Surgical Oncology as an assistant professor in the academic clinician track in the Division of General Surgery. He will focus on malignancies of the liver, bile ducts, and pancreas. Castellanos is coming to Fox Chase from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, where he  more

Georgia Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting by Waycross Police
MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 12 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Aug. 11: The Georgia chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots networks, released the following statement today in response to reports that "Waycross police opened fire on at least two juveniles during a traffic stop Saturday morning." At the time of the traffic stop, "inside the car   more

Geriatrician Ouslander to Manage Journal of American Geriatrics Society
NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- The American Geriatrics Society issued the following news release on Aug. 14: The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) announced that Joseph G. Ouslander, MD, AGSF - a leading figure in geriatrics with decades of experience helming organizations like the AGS, its Health in Aging Foundation, and some of the nation's most prestigious health institutions - will succeed William B. Applegate, MD, MPH, MACP, AGSF, as editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society   more

Guttmacher Institute Announces Seventh Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship Recipient
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Guttmacher Institute issued the following news release: The Guttmacher Institute is pleased to announce Shelby Birch as the recipient of the 2020 Cory L. Richards Memorial Scholarship. Ms. Birch, who was chosen from a pool of more than 200 outstanding applicants, will use the scholarship to complete a master's degree in public policy at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University, as well as a certificate in women's, gender and sexuality studie  more

Health Professionals Groups Call on U.S. Governors to Enact and Enforce Safety Protections for Workers in Health Care Settings
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Physician for Human Rights issued the following news release: As COVID-19 cases and deaths of health workers mount, a group of the country's leading health professionals associations are calling on state governors to enact and enforce stronger protections for workers in health care settings. Eleven leading health organizations - which collectively represent tens of thousands of doctors, nurses, and others who work in the county's coronavirus-besieged hospitals and clinics   more

Hispanic Federation Joins Puerto Ricans In Demanding Accountability for Primary Election Chaos Caused by Insufficient Ballots
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Hispanic Federation issued the following news release: Hispanic Federation and other civic groups are demanding transparency and accountability for the turmoil that erupted Sunday in Puerto Rico when thousands of voters were denied their right to vote in the island's primary election because several precincts did not receive ballots. The State Elections Commission (CEE) suspended voting at several voting centers when the ballots did not arrive and later announced votin  more

Human Rights Watch: China/Hong Kong - Mass Arrests Under Security Law
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Hong Kong authorities should immediately release 10 pro-democracy figures arrested on August 10 for vague "national security" crimes and drop all charges against them, Human Rights Watch said today. Governments should support the call by 50 United Nations human rights experts to hold a special session on China at the UN Human Rights Council and establish a new monitoring mechanism for China. "The arrests of democracy su  more

Human Rights Watch: Colombia - Indigenous Kids at Risk of Malnutrition, Death
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 13: The Covid-19 pandemic and related lockdown are making it even harder for the Wayuu, an indigenous group in Colombia and Venezuela, to survive, Human Rights Watch and the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health said in a joint report and accompanying multimedia piece released today. The pandemic and lockdown are making it harder than ever for the Wayuu, many of whom live in the Colombian northeastern stat  more

Human Rights Watch: Haiti - Football Sex Abuse Case Witnesses Threatened
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Witnesses and sexual abuse survivors who could provide evidence in an investigation of the Haitian Football Federation (Federation Haitienne De Football, FHF) president, Yves Jean-Bart, have reported efforts to intimidate them in Haiti and the United States, Human Rights Watch said today. The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), football's world governing body, and the authorities in Haiti and the Un  more

Human Rights Watch: India - New Reports of Extrajudicial Killings in Kashmir
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The Indian authorities should immediately order an independent, impartial investigation into the killings by security forces of three people in July 2020 in Jammu and Kashmir, Human Rights Watch said today. The army claims that the three were militants and were killed in a retaliatory gunfight after they fired on the security forces during a search operation on July 18 in Shopian district, and were then buried in Baramu  more

Human Rights Watch: Thailand - Drop Charges, Release Democracy Activists
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 8: Thai authorities should immediately and unconditionally release prominent human rights lawyer Arnon Nampha and democracy activist Panupong Jadnok, Human Rights Watch said today. They should drop all charges related to their participation in peaceful rallies to demand restoration of democracy. Police are reported to be targeting at least 31 other people, including many student movement leaders, for arrest in the  more

Human Rights Watch: U.S. - 14 Recommendations for Fundamental Police Reform
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Aug. 12: Local, state, and federal governments in the United States should move beyond superficial changes and fundamentally rethink public safety by reducing the scope of policing, investing in community services, and ensuring abusive officers are held accountable, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. A detailed description of the pervasive problems with policing is included in the report, along with "1  more

ICYMI: Jill Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and More Joined Thousands of Gun Violence Survivors and Grassroots Volunteers for Annual Training Summit, Gun Sense University
MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 12 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Over the weekend, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund hosted its annual training conference, Gun Sense University. There, thousands of volunteers and survivors of gun violence with Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action from every state gathered virtually to share best practices, participate in training sessions and case studies about effective   more

IEEE Sensors Journal Issues Research Articles in Part 1 of September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The IEEE Sensors Journal, a journal that says it features design, fabrication, manufacturing and application of devices and electronics and physics aspects of sensors from the IEEE Sensors Council, published research articles, including the following topics, in Part 1 of its September 2020 edition: Featured Article: * Portable Pen-Like Device With Miniaturized Tactile Sensor for Quantitative Tissue Palpation in Oral Cancer Screening * Potential Chipless RFID Sensors for   more

IEEE Transactions on Robotics Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- IEEE Transactions on Robotics, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features approaches from computer science, control systems, electrical engineering, mathematics and mechanical engineering from the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition: * Accurate Energetic Constraints for Passive Grasp Stability Analysis * Calculating the Support Function of Complex Continuous Surfaces With Applicati  more

Impact Factor of Feinstein Institutes' Journal Molecular Medicine Increases Significantly
MANHASSET, New York, Aug. 13 -- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research issued the following news: Peer-reviewed scientific journals are the gold-standard for disseminating research to academia and the general public with the aim of improving the way medicine is practiced. An impact factor (IF) is a measurement of the importance or rank of a journal and it is used by researchers to determine the reach and influence their published work may have. Now, the impact factor of Molecular Medicine, a  more

Innocence Project: Statement on the Joe Rogan Experience Podcast
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The Innocence Project issued the following statement: The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on August 6, 2020 featured Jason Flom, the CEO of Lava Media and an Innocence Project Board Member, as well as Josh Dubin, an attorney, president of Dubin Research and Consulting, and an Innocence Project Ambassador Advisor. In the podcast, Mr. Dubin and Mr. Flom were identified as employees of the Innocence Project. However, we want to make clear that Mr. Dubin and Mr. Flom are not, and  more

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: In Race to Develop COVID-19 Medicines, Investors Urge Pharma Cos to Put People Ahead of Profits
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: In letters sent to 17 pharmaceutical companies, investors are strongly urging financial prudence and a commitment to strategies that will ensure widespread access to treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, including affordable pricing and the sharing of technology to scale-up manufacturing. The letters were endorsed by 59 investors representing US$2.5 trillion in assets under management, man  more

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: In the Face of Looming Regulatory Rollbacks, Investors Issue New Engagement Guidance to Curb Dangerous Methane Emissions
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release: As the EPA prepares this week to rollback climate-forward methane regulations put in place by the Obama administration, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) is issuing new guidance that will enable investors to engage oil and gas companies on methane emissions reduction in a more systematic and effective manner. Investor Engagement Guidance on Methane lends rigor and cl  more

International Refugee Assistance Project: The Short and Long-Term Financial Implications of the Coronavirus for Refugees
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following information: As the novel coronavirus spreads throughout the world, individual, organizational, and state-designated financial contributions to refugees, refugee camps, and organizations that provide services to the world's 26 million refugees have dramatically decreased. Analyzing the pandemic's short and long-term financial implications for refugees highlights the increasingly uncertain situations that refu  more

JDRF: New Test Better Predicts Which Babies Will Develop Type 1 Diabetes
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: A new approach to predicting which babies will develop type 1 diabetes moves a step closer to routine testing for newborns which could avoid life-threatening complications. Scientists at seven international sites have followed 7,798 children at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes from birth, over nine years, in The Environmental Determinants of Di  more

Journal of Biomechanical Engineering Issues Research Articles in September 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The Journal of Biomechanical Engineering, a journal that says it features application of mechanical engineering principles on the improvement of human health from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, published research articles on the following topics in its September 2020 edition: Research Papers: * A Pilot Study to Detect Balance Impairment in Older Adults Using an Instrumented One-Leg Stance Test * Influence of Hemodialysis Catheter Insertion on Hemodynamics   more

Journal of Cell Biology Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- The Journal of Cell Biology, a peer-reviewed journal that describe applied cell biology in immunology, neurobiology, metabolism, virology, developmental biology and plant biology, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition: Spotlights: * Protrudin in protrudinG invadopodia: Membrane contact sites and cell invasion * Necroptosis is SARMful to your health Reviews: * Phospholipid ebb and flow makes mitochondria go Reports: * I  more

Journal of Law & Policy Issues Research Articles in June 2020 Edition
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 10 -- The Journal of Law and Policy from the Brooklyn Law School, published research articles, including the following topics, in its June 2020 edition: Articles: * Restoring the Rights Multiplier: The Right to an Education in the United States * Multi-Jurisdictional Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Time for a Global Approach * The Legal History of State Legislative Vacancies and Temporary Appointments Notes: * QAP Out: Why the Federal Government Should Require More fr  more

Journal of Palliative Medicine Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 14 -- Journal of Palliative Medicine, a journal that says it reports clinical, educational, legal and ethical aspects of palliative care for patients in end of life or with intractable pain, focusing on improving quality of life, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Hospice Staff Perspectives on Caring for People with Dementia: A Multisite, Multistakeholder Study * Community-Based Palliative Care Con  more

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society Issues Research Articles in Part 1 of August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a peer-reviewed journal that says it publishes clinical aging research, published research articles, including the following topics, in Part 1 of its August 2020 edition: COVID-19-Related Content: * Managing Older Adults with Presumed COVID-19 in the Emergency Department: A Rational Approach to Rationing * COVID-SAFER: Deprescribing Guidance for Hydroxychloroquine Drug Interactions in Older Adults * Mortality and the Use o  more

Judith Batty Named Interim CEO of Girl Scouts of the USA
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Girl Scouts of the USA issued the following news release on Aug. 10: After four years leading the Girl Scouts of the United States (GSUSA), Sylvia Acevedo is stepping down as CEO, the organization announced today. Following Ms. Acevedo's last day on August 15, Judith Batty--lifelong Girl Scout, Board Member, and corporate trailblazer--will be stepping up as interim CEO, the first Black CEO in the organization's history. Ms. Acevedo, a former rocket scientist and a lifetime  more

Justice Initiative Sues U.S. Government for Trump Administration's COVID-19 Records
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release: The Open Society Justice Initiative has filed a lawsuit under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) seeking the immediate release of government records relating to the timing and substance of the Trump administration's COVID-19 response. This lawsuit before a federal court in the Southern District of New York follows the U.S. government's failure to respond to FOIA requests filed in late June by th  more

Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- Lancet Child and Adolescent Health, a journal that says it features child health across the disciplines of general paediatrics, adolescent medicine, or child development, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2020 edition: Articles: * Effectiveness of a brief lay counsellor-delivered, problem-solving intervention for adolescent mental health problems in urban, low-income schools in India: a randomised controlled trial * Development and validat  more

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: Communities Nationwide Remain Laser-Focused on Helping Cancer Patients Who Can't Wait For Pandemic to Go Away
RYE BROOK, New York, Aug. 14 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release on Aug. 13: Like many nonprofit organizations, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), a global leader in the fight against cancer, is not immune to the damaging impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But thousands of participants in nearly 100 communities across the country remain laser-focused on their pursuit of a world without blood cancer, taking on LLS's 10-week philanthropic competition, Man & Wo  more

MMA Forms New Media & Data Board Comprised of Major Marketers Who Run Media Investment Operations
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Mobile Marketing Association issued the following news release on Aug. 13: MMA Global, the industry body dedicated to driving modern marketing and shaping the future of marketing, has announced the formation of a new Media & Data Board of Directors. Comprised of senior marketing professionals responsible for media investment at large marketers across a wide range of product categories, the Board's mandate is to drive positive change within the area of marketing and medi  more

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Nevada Governor Sisolak for Signing Police Accountability Legislation
MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 7 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following statement by Wendy Starkweather, a volunteer with the Nevada chapter: * * * August 7, 2020 The Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statement after Gov. Steve Sisolak signed into law Assembly Bill 3, legislation that would increase accountability   more

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting in Washington, D.C. That Left One Person Dead and At Least 20 Wounded
MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 10 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news on Aug. 8: The Washington, D.C. chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, today released the following statement in response to reports of a shooting in Southeast Washington, D.C. early Sunday morning that left one person dead and wounded at least 20 more, including nine who a  more

Mylan and Sesame Workshop Partner to Provide Socio-Emotional Support Resources to Families Impacted by COVID-19
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release on Aug. 12: Mylan N.V. (NASDAQ: MYL) and Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind Sesame Street, today announced a new effort to help children and families cope with the ongoing transitions and uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a U.S. $1 million donation from Mylan, Sesame Workshop will create a series of educational resources and engaging videos to meet the pressing socio-em  more

NAACP Files Petition for Rehearing En Banc in Case Challenging Alabama's Photo ID Law
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Aug. 10: Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) filed a petition for rehearing en banc in its lawsuit challenging Alabama's racially discriminatory photo ID law. In a split decision last month, a panel of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals declined to reverse a district court opinion that granted summary judgment to the Alabama Secretary of State. The challenge agai  more

NAACP Launches Toolkit for Community Oversight of Police Union Contracts to Support Advocates in Efforts to Hold Police Accountable for Misconduct
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news release on Aug. 13: Today, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) released Community Oversight of Police Union Contracts, a comprehensive toolkit to support police accountability advocates and activists in engaging in police union contract discussions. Police union contracts frequently contain provisions that shield officers from discipline and create barriers to the timely, thorough i  more

NAB Show New York Presents Ten-Day Virtual Experience for 2020
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Association of Broadcasters issued the following news release: The 2020 NAB Show New York will transform for this year into a ten-day virtual event offering myriad of opportunities for education, discovery and engagement, October 19 - 29, 2020. Registration will open in early September at NABShowNY.com. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the event will showcase advances in next-generation technology and feature conferences, workshops  more

NARUC Recognizes National Safe Digging Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following news release: The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners and state utility commissions recognize National Safe Digging Day (811 Day), an initiative led by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. "Informing the public about the dangers of potentially hitting buried gas, electric, communicat  more

National Employment Law Project: #SaveThe600 Coalition Blasts Trump Administration's False Promise of Unemployment Relief
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following joint statement with 22 organizations: * * * The co-signers are Unemployed Action, MomsRising, Rights & Democracy (NH & VT), SPACEs In Action, National Women's Law Center, Jobs With Justice, People's Action, Economic Policy Institute, MoveOn, Tax March, Detroit Action, Service Employees International Union, Associated Musicians of Greater New York, AFM Local 802, Coalition on Human Needs, Step Up Louisiana, Ohio Orga  more

National Governors Association Leaders Call on Congress to Come Together on Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Governors Association issued the following statement by Chair Andrew Cuomo and Vice Chair Asa Hutchinson: * * * New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, the chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), and Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, the NGA vice chair, reacted to Congress' failure to reach a compromise on a new coronavirus relief package last week and the President's subsequent memorandum to provide some supplemental unemployment benefits by using disast  more

National Health Center Week Officially Launched With a Virtual Bell-Ringing at the New York Stock Exchange
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Community Health Centers issued the following news release on Aug. 10: National Health Center Week 2020 kicked off today with a recognition of the innovative work that Community Health Centers are carrying out on the frontlines of COVID. As part of the nationwide celebration of events, NACHC joined longtime philanthropic partners BD and Direct Relief for a virtual bell ringing event hosted by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). As part  more

National MS Society: Employment Study in MS Shows Value of Seeking Workplace Accommodations
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: In a survey of 70 people with MS, a majority of those who reported a stable or improved work situation over three years had sought out at least one work accommodation. The most common of these accommodations were flexible hours, written job instructions, the ability to work from home, and memory aids. Developing and achieving employment goals can be accomplished despite an MS diagnosis -- and the National MS  more

National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws: Study - Cannabis Use Associated With Reduced In-Hospital Mortality in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws issued the following news release: Heart failure patients with a history of cannabis consumption possess lower in-hospital mortality rates than do those with no history of use, according to data published in the journal Cureus. Researchers affiliated with Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in New York City assessed marijuana use and in-patient hospitalization trends for patients with congestive heart fail  more

National Press Club, Journalism Institute Condemn Hong Kong Crackdown
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The National Press Club issued the following news release: Leaders of the National Press Club and the National Press Club Journalism Institute condemn China's crackdown on the press in Hong Kong. Hong Kong police arrested on Monday at least eight journalists, including media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai, and raided his newsroom in the latest assault on press freedom under a new "national security law" that China is using to repress Hong Kong's citizens. Even before this  more

National Restaurant Association: Association Refutes Recent NYT Article That Grossly Mischaracterizes Safety of Restaurants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The National Restaurant Association issued the following statement on Aug. 13: * * * The National Restaurant Association today issued a statement in response to a New York Times article published August 12, 2020, by Jennifer Steinhauer noting the misleading nature of the statistics provided and the inaccurate representation of the safety of restaurants within the piece. "Now, more than ever, we all need to be making data-driven decisions about our activities outside of   more

Nature Human Behavior Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Nature Human Behavior, a journal that says it features perception, action, memory, learning, reward, judgment, decision-making, language, communication, emotion, personality, social cognition, social behaviour, neuropsychiatric, neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders, economic and political behaviour, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2020 edition: Research: * Chemical evidence of dairying by hunter-gatherers in highland Lesotho in t  more

Nature Medicine Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- Nature Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal on medicine, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2020 edition: Research Highlights: * A bacterial substitute for a kidney * Trying out personalized therapy in NSCLC * Opening the door to gene therapy for ALS * Seeds of hope in COVID-19 vaccine preliminary data Perspectives: * Regulatory, safety, and privacy concerns of home monitoring technologies during COVID-19 Review Articles: * Digital tec  more

NC Student Success Center Partners With ACUE to Advance Statewide Student Success Efforts Online
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Association for College and University Educators issued the following news release: The North Carolina Student Success Center (NC SSC) and the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) have partnered to advance student achievement across the North Carolina Community College System. Through ACUE's nationally-recognized credentialing programs, faculty will develop evidence-based teaching practices for online instruction to ensure a high-quality, equitable col  more

New Airline Industry Analysis Shows States With Air Service and Travel Hardest Hit by COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Airlines for America issued the following news release: A new analysis by Airlines for America (A4A) - the industry trade group representing major U.S. carriers - shows which states are experiencing the greatest impact on air service and air-travel demand amid the COVID-19 health crisis. According A4A analysis of published schedules, New York has been the hardest hit state in the country, having experienced the largest decrease in scheduled departures from July 2019 to J  more

New York State Bar Association Expands Global Presence Through Historic Collaboration With Nigerian Bar Association
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: As part of its continued mission to expand its global presence, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has entered into a historic collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) through the NBA Women Forum. The alliance with the NBA Women Forum - officially called a memorandum of understanding (MOU) - will involve the joint implementation of initiatives to advance and empower women in   more

New York State Bar Association President Decries Harassment of Attorneys in Brooklyn
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following statement by President Scott M. Karson criticizing tenant advocates who harassed attorneys at the Brooklyn firm of Balsamo, Rosenblatt & Hall during three days of anti-eviction protests. "In the United States, everybody is entitled to legal representation. Regrettably, that cherished principal of American justice appears to have been lost on these protesters who trespassed onto private property to berate and th  more

Northwell Health: Zucker School of Medicine Welcomes 10th Class of New Students
GREAT NECK, New York, Aug. 12 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: First-year medical students at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell began classes on August 3, 2020, with orientation activities that included an array of virtual meeting and learning opportunities, as well as a half-day in-person session to begin EMT training. The new class at the Zucker School of Medicine is comprised of 103 students from across the nation and a variety of socioecono  more

Northwell Names Medical Leader to Direct Addiction Services
GLEN OAKS, New York, Aug. 15 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: In a response to Northwell Health hospitals and outpatient services on the front lines of the ongoing opioid epidemic, coupled with factors worsening substance misuse and abuse during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the health system has named Soteri Polydorou, MD, as its first medical director of addiction services. A practicing physician and well-known leader in the addiction field, Dr. Polydorou wa  more

Nucleic Acid Therapeutics Journal Issues Research Articles in August 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 12 -- Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features nucleic acids and related compounds to alter gene expression for therapeutic purposes, published research articles, including the following topics, in its August 2020 edition Original Papers: * Delivery of Antisense Oligonucleotides to the Cornea * Likelihood of Nonspecific Activity of Gapmer Antisense Oligonucleotides Is Associated with Relative Hybridization Free Energy * Effects of  more

NYSUT Congratulates Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa on Being Named Interim State Education Commissioner
LATHAM, New York, Aug. 12 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release on Aug. 11: New York State United Teachers today congratulated state Board of Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa on being named Interim State Education Commissioner and Vice Chancellor T. Andrew Brown on his elevation to the chancellor's role. "Chancellor Rosa has been a fierce advocate for our schools, students and educators during her tenure on the board, and we can't think of anyone more suited to s  more

NYU Langone Health: Excess Weight Among Pregnant Women May Interfere With Child's Developing Brain
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: A new study has found that obesity in expectant mothers may hinder the development of the babies' brains as early as the second trimester. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the investigation linked high body mass index (BMI), an indicator of obesity, to changes in two brain areas, the prefrontal cortex and anterior insula. These region  more

NYU Langone Health: New Approach to Treating Osteoarthritis Advances
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Injections of a natural "energy" molecule prompted regrowth of almost half of the cartilage lost with aging in knees, a new study in rodents shows. The study results revolve around the long-established idea that machines within animal and human cells turn the sugars, fats, and proteins we eat into energy used by the body's millions of cells. The molecule m  more

NYU Langone Health: Yoga Shown to Improve Anxiety, Study Finds
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Yoga improves symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder, a condition with chronic nervousness and worry, suggesting the popular practice may be helpful in treating anxiety in some people. Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a new study found that yoga was significantly more effective for generalized anxiety disorder than standard educatio  more

Open Society Justice Initiative: Cambodia's Khmer Rouge Tribunal Ends Deadlocked Case Against Former Regional Commander
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release: The Open Society Justice Initiative notes with sadness the August 10 decision of the Supreme Chamber of the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) that terminates the prosecution of Ao An, a former regional commander of the Khmer Rouge charged with genocide and crimes against humanity. The Supreme Court Chamber decision highlighted the deadlock that has reigned in the case since the ECC  more

PEN America: Fordham University Censorship of Palestinian Student Group 'Arbitrary and Capricious'
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- PEN America issued the following news release: Fordham University's decision in 2016 to reject a chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine because it could cause potential "polarization" on campus violated the student organizers' rights, a new amicus brief joined by PEN America argues. Fordham has argued in Awad v. Fordham University that it is not subject to the First Amendment as a private institution and well within its right to bar Students for Justice in Palestine.  more

Physicians for Human Rights to DOJ and DHS: Proposed Rule Uses False Public Health Claims to Bar Asylum Seekers
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- Physician for Human Rights issued the following news release: In a new Public Comment submitted to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday, August 10, Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) highlights the Trump administration's unscientific, cruel, and politically motivated attacks on people who seek asylum in the United States. Weaponizing a demonstrably false "public health" justification, the proposed Rule (Rule RIN 1615-AC57 / USC  more

R Street Institute: Uber Takes a Step in the Right Direction in Announcing New Priorities for a Portable Benefits System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The R Street Institute issued the following statement on Aug. 10 by President Eli Lehrer: * * * Today, in response to Uber's op-ed in the New York Times and policy paper outlining a future portable benefits system, R Street Institute President Eli Lehrer issued the following statement: "Uber is taking a huge step in the right direction by proposing a portable benefits system. The proposal does a great job balancing flexibility and security. As the coronavirus raises eco  more

Radio Advertising Bureau Announces Acquisition of the National Radio Talent System
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: Radio Advertising Bureau announces today the planned acquisition of the National Radio Talent System to offer a unified and integrated system of radio talent institutes across the United States, which will continue to discover and prepare the next generation of broadcasters. The national system will continue to operate under its brand name and network of Radio Talent Institutes across the country with the over  more

Recession, Pandemic to Affect P/C Underwriting Results, New Triple-I / Milliman Report Shows
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 13: The COVID-19 pandemic and the recession it started will result in no premium growth for 2020 and a deteriorated combined ratio for the property/casualty industry, according to the new report, Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I)/ Milliman P/C Underwriting Projections: 2020-2022. Direct and net premium written will be virtually unchanged from 2019, while the industry combined ratio, a me  more

Riverkeeper: DEC Denies Essential Permits for Proposed Waste Facility on the Hudson in the City of Rensselaer
RENSSELAER, New York, Aug. 12 -- Riverkeeper issued the following news release: New York State has denied two essential permits for a proposed waste processing facility that would sit on top of a capped toxic waste site next to the Hudson River - effectively halting the project in its tracks until its environmental impacts are properly examined. The Department of Environmental Conservation has denied both the Air State Facility and Solid Waste Management permit applications submitted by Rensse  more

Roswell Park's Dr. Rodney Haring Joins National COVID-19 Native Expert Panel
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 8 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Rodney Haring, PhD, MSW, Director of the Center for Indigenous Cancer Research, has been named to the COVID-19 Prevention Network (CoVPN) Native Expert Panel, formed by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID). Last month the NIAID, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), established the CoVPN -- a unified new c  more

Roswell Park, Ellis Medicine Partner to Expand Access to Cancer Care in the Capital Region
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 12 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release on Aug. 11: Ellis Medicine and Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center marked a major milestone today with the announcement of an affiliation that will bring new medical oncology services to Ellis Hospital. Ellis is creating a medical oncology/chemotherapy/infusion center at the hospital--and through the affiliation, will expand local access to the services of Roswell Park, the only Na  more

Science Translational Medicine Journal Issues Research Articles in Aug. 5,, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 -- Science Translational Medicine, a peer-reviewed journal from the American Association for the Advancement of Science that focuses on research in the translational medicine community, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Aug. 5, 2020 edition: Research Articles: * CytoPAN--Portable cellular analyses for rapid point-of-care cancer diagnosis * Colorectal cancer residual disease at maximal response to EGFR blockade displays a druggable Paneth ce  more

Shooting at Denver Park is Tragic Reminder of Toll of Gun Violence on Children
MANHATTAN, New York, Aug. 12 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: Sunday's shooting at a Denver park that wounded nine people, including six children, is a tragic reminder that gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for children and teens in Colorado and in the nation as a whole. According to the Denver Post, a 3-year-old girl, an 11-year-old girl, a 12-year-old boy, and three 17-year-olds were shot a  more

Sigma Foundation for Nursing and Jonas Philanthropies Announce 2020 Recipients of Collaborative Research Grant
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing issued the following news: Sigma Foundation for Nursing, an organization committed to advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence, and Jonas Philanthropies, a nonprofit addressing high-need healthcare issues and audiences, are proud to announce the three recipients of their first Collaborative Research Grant. Created last year in memory of Jonas Philanthropies co-founder Barbara Jonas, the grant is sup  more

Statement - Hasbro Must Hire Someone With Awareness of Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse After Releasing Grooming Troll Toy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following statement by Dawn Hawkins, senior vice president and executive director: * * * The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Hasbro's decision to remove its Poppy Trolls doll after concerns that it "grooms children for abuse," was the right move, but questions how the doll ever made it to market in the first place at a time when child sexual abuse is likely at an all-time high. The New York Po  more

Statement of NYSSBA Executive Director Robert Schneider on the Appointment of Betty Rosa as Interim Commissioner of Education
LATHAM, New York, Aug. 12 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following statement by Executive Director Robert Schneider: * * * We congratulate Betty Rosa on her appointment as interim commissioner of education by the Board of Regents. We appreciate Dr. Rosa's willingness to serve during this turbulent and difficult time. Her hands-on involvement in developing guidance for school reopening plans means she is familiar with the urgent educational challenges facing New Yor  more

Teamsters: COVID Relief Fund Launches for NYC's Commercial Sanitation Workers
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following news release: As Congress fails to renew supplemental unemployment benefits and a second wave of COVID-19 spreads across the country, Teamsters Local 813 and ALIGN NY are creating a new $30,000 relief fund to support New York City's commercial sanitation workers, an often overlooked group of essential workers. Commercial sanitation workers collect trash and recycling from businesses across the city. At the hei  more

The Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards Finalists
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Children's Book Council issued the following news release: The finalists for the Children's & Teen Choice Book Awards, now in its 13th year, were announced in PW Children's Bookshelf on August 11. Seven finalists in each of four categories will be voted on by kids and teens across the country from September 14 to November 15 online -- voting link to come. A video series, in partnership with KidLit TV, featuring the finalist and their creators will be released in Octob  more

The Education Trust-New York Statement on Interim Commissioner Rosa's Appointment
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Education Trust-New York issued the following statement by Executive Director Ian Rosenblum: * * * The following statement can be attributed to Ian Rosenblum, Executive Director of The Education Trust-New York: "Chancellor Rosa's leadership of the Board of Regents has been characterized by a commitment to inclusivity and openness. "Especially in the context of the uncertainty caused by the pandemic and the growing inequity facing our education system, we appreciate   more

The Francine A. Lefrak Foundation Expands Partnership With Food Bank for New York City to Help Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens Serve More People in Need
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following news: The Francine A. LeFrak Foundation, the organization helping to change the lives of those who need an opportunity to achieve success, is working with Food Bank For New York City to expand the capacity of food pantries and soup kitchens serving high-need communities in Queens. A report from Food Bank recently showed that demand on the city's emergency food network has surged, with 91 percent of food pantries and soup   more

TOMORROW: Chelsea Clinton and Clinton Foundation to Host 'Combating Vaccine Hesitancy - Today's Fight Against Misinformation Online'
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release on Aug. 11: On Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. EDT, Chelsea Clinton and the Clinton Foundation will host vaccine topic experts and students from the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) for a discussion on vaccine advocacy and how young people can support and promote factual health messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic. The WHO lists vaccine hesitancy as one of its top 10 global health th  more

Vera Institute of Justice Expands Initiative to Increase Access to Public Housing for Formerly Incarcerated People
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 11: Today, the Vera Institute of Justice (Vera), with support from the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), announced the expansion of their Opening Doors to Public Housing Initiative, a national project that changes restrictive public housing admissions policies and reduces barriers to safe community reentry for incarcerated people after release from prison or jail. Affordabi  more

Vera Report Links Homelessness to the Criminal Justice System
NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 12: In a report released today, the Vera Institute of Justice, with support from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, highlights the ways the homelessness crisis, now even more dire in the face of COVID-19, is perpetuated by a justice system that criminalizes survival behaviors, fails to account for the impossible odds after arrest, and increases obstacles for people experiencing homeless   more

Wildlife Conservation Society: Study - New Analysis Pinpoints Most Important Forests for Biodiversity and Conservation Remaining in Central Africa
BRONX, New York, Aug. 12 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: A study by WCS and partners produced new analyses to pinpoint the most important forests for biodiversity conservation remaining in Central Africa. The results highlight the importance of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), northern Republic of Congo, and much of Gabon as the most important countries in Central Africa for safeguarding biodiversity and intact forests. The study combines new data  more

With COVID-19 Pandemic as Backdrop, ACM SIGCOMM Underscores Importance of Communications Technologies That Keep Daily Life Functioning
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release on Aug. 10: The Association for Computing Machinery's Special Interest Group on Data Communication (ACM SIGCOMM) today announced highlights of SIGCOMM 2020, its annual flagship conference. The five-day conference, considered the leading venue on the applications, technologies, architectures and protocols for wired and wireless networks, will be held virtually for the first time in its 50-year history   more

WRC Calls for Support for Lebanese Organizations Working for Equality
NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Women's Refugee Commission issued the following statement by Executive Director Sarah Costa: * * * In light of the fatal explosion that devastated the city of Beirut, Lebanon, on August 4, Sarah Costa, executive director of the Women's Refugee Commission, issued the following statement: "The Women's Refugee Commission is deeply shocked and heartbroken by the many lives lost and thousands injured as a result of the deadly explosion last week. We stand in solidarity wit  more

YU Langone Health: Study Pinpoints Five Most Likely Causes of Post-Traumatic Stress in Police Officers
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: A combination of genetic and emotional differences may lead to post-traumatic stress (PTS) in police officers, a new study finds. Based on biological studies of officers in major cities, the study showed that the most significant PTS predictors are the tendency to startle at sudden sounds, early career displays of mental health symptoms (such as anxiety an  more