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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday December 06, 2020 ( 194 items )  
350.org Releases Climate Test in Support of Cabinet Picks Who Oppose Fossil Fuels
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: President-elect Joe Biden has started to name his picks for Cabinet positions to form an administration that will help him tackle the pandemic, climate crisis, and racial and economic injustice. Biden has committed to choosing a Cabinet that reflects the diversity of the US. At 350.org, we will hold him to that promise and push Biden to choose a fossil-free administration by assessing prospective candidates with our Cabinet Clim  more
350.org: Amazon Resists Campaign Will Strengthen the Fight of Amazon Communities Against the Impacts of Fossil Fuels
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: As oil and gas sectors try to dominate new areas in the largest rainforest of the world, Indigenous leaders and 350.org join efforts to amplify the voices of traditional communities in defense of their lands and the global climate At a time when the fossil fuel industry is trying to expand in the Brazilian Amazon, Indigenous leaders and activists from 350.org in the South American country will launch, on December 4, the campaig  more
350.org: Ghanaian Environmentalist Wins the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: Global -- Ezekiel Chibeze, a Ghanaian environmental champion has been announced as the recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2020, citing his commitment to pushing for good governance in Ghana's environmental sector and for his climate leadership in Ghana, across Africa and globally. The Goldman Environmental Prize is the world's foremost award honoring grassroots environmental activists. Chibeze joins an illustrious lis  more
350.org: Unprecedented Climate Case Clears Major Hurdle as European Court Recognises 'Importance and Urgency'
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The 350.org issued the following news release: The European Court of Human Rights has announced its decision to green-light a first-of-its-kind climate case against 33 countries. Its "communication" of the case to the defendant countries now requires each one of them to respond to the complaint filed by six Portuguese youth-applicants. As the vast majority of cases filed with the Strasbourg court fail to reach this stage, this decision marks a major step towards a potential   more
A Better Balance: Continuing Our Defense of Local Democracy
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- A Better Balance, a legal advocacy organization, issued the following statement: * * * While this year's election was momentous in many ways, including a new incoming federal administration, there was less of a sea change within state legislatures across the country. Although there were shifts in a few states, control of state legislatures looks largely the same heading into 2021. For example, in Minnesota, where local minimum wage and paid sick leave ordinances were recen  more
Academy of Management Perspectives Journal Issues Research Articles in November 2020 Edition
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, New York, Dec. 1 -- The Academy of Management Perspectives, a peer-reviewed journal from the Academy of Management that says it features articles and symposia that address issues concerning management and business, published research articles on the following topics in its November 2020 edition: Articles: * The Dark Side of Group Behavior: Zombie Apocalypse Lessons * Joining Forces to Prevent the Antibiotic Resistance Doomsday Scenario: The Rise of International Multisector  more
Access Now: A Step Closer to Digital Rights Protections - EU Calls for Transparency in the Fight Against Disinfo
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Access Now issued the following news release on Dec. 3: After much anticipation, the European Commission today, December 3, published the Communication on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP) -- a new plan to ensure EU citizens are able to participate in democracy through informed decision-making, free from unlawful interference and manipulation. The EDAP is a timely initiative coming from the cabinet of Vice President Jourova and her team in the fight against electoral  more
Access Now: Action for Egyptian Human Rights Defenders
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Access Now issued the following news release: The undersigned organisations strongly condemn the persecution of employees of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR) and Egyptian civil society by the Egyptian government. We urge the global community and their respective governments to do the same and join us in calling for the release of detained human rights defenders and a stop to the demonisation of civil society organisations and human rights defenders by gover  more
Access Now: Human Rights Groups to U.N. High Commissioner: U.S. Police Violence Against Anti-Racism Protesters Rampant
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Access Now issued the following news release on Dec. 4: Today, Access Now, the USC Gould School of Law's International Human Rights Clinic (USC IHRC), and Foley Hoag LLP (on behalf of Access Now) submitted information concerning the U.S. Government's violent response to peaceful protests against racism to the United Nations (U.N.) High Commissioner for Human Rights for consideration in her upcoming report to the U.N. Human Rights Council. The submission highlights the allege  more
ACLU and Drug Policy Alliance Statement on Historic Passage of MORE ACT in House of Representatives
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- 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 Dec. 4: The U.S. House of Representatives held a historic vote today on the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, marking the first time in its history that the institution has voted on ending marijuana prohibition. The MORE Act is the   more
ACLU Comment on Settlement of Aimee Stephens' Historic Discrimination Case
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- 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: * * * Chase Strangio, deputy director for the American Civil Liberties Union LGBT & HIV Project, issued the following statement related to the settlement in Aimee Stephens' case following this year's historic ruling from the Supreme Court: "This settlement marks a   more
ACLU Demands Government Turn Over Records on Purchase of Muslims' Cell Phone Location Data
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- 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 Dec. 3: The American Civil Liberties Union and CUNY School of Law's Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility (CLEAR) Project today demanded the U.S. government turn over records pertaining to the purchase and use of cell phone location data on Mu  more
ACLU Launches Paid Media Campaign to Educate and Mobilize Voters Ahead of Orleans Parish District Attorney Runoff
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- 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: The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Louisiana have launched a paid media campaign, including radio ads and text messages, to educate and mobilize voters on the stakes of the December 5th runoff election for Orleans Parish District Attorney. The camp  more
ACLU Statement on Ruling to Reinstate DACA
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- 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 on Dec. 4: * * * U.S. District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis tonight ordered the full reinstatement of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Monday, extending 2-year renewals to DACA recipients and accepting applications from first-time applicants  more
ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- ACM Transactions on Management Information Systems, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features design, development, assessment and management of information technology and systems within organizations, businesses and societies from the Association for Computing Machinery, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2020 edition: Research-Article: * Trailblazing the Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity Discipline: A Multi-Disciplinary Researc  more
ACTION: Motion for Preliminary Injunction Filed to Stop Immediate Harm to Vulnerable Ohio Children and Families
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Children's Rights issued the following joint news release: A Preliminary Injunction Motion and a Motion for Class Certification were filed today on behalf of children placed with eligible relative foster parents to stop the state of Ohio from withholding federally required Foster Care Maintenance Payments that Plaintiffs desperately need and to which they are entitled. The motions were filed against the state of Ohio by attorney Richard F. Dawahare, attorney Jay Langenbahn,   more
Advertising Council Launches 'Belonging Begins With Us' Campaign Featuring Exclusive New Music From Lake Street Dive
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release on Dec. 3: The Ad Council today launched Belonging Begins With Us, a national campaign dedicated to fostering a more welcoming nation where everyone feels that they belong, regardless of their background or where they were born. The effort is supported by a broad coalition of foundations, corporations and non-profit organizations working to strengthen connections and promote belonging in communities across the country  more
Advocates for Children of New York: New Data Show Number of NYC Students Who are Homeless Topped 100,000 for Fifth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 3: Today, the New York State Technical and Education Assistance Center for Homeless Students (NYS-TEACHS), a project of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), posted new data showing that more than 111,000 New York City students--approximately one in ten children enrolled in district or charter schools--were identified as homeless during the 2019-20 school year. In the Bronx, approximately on  more
Aesthetic Surgery Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2020 Supplement Edition
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- 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 on the following topics in its December 2020 supplement edition: Supplement Articles: * Optimizing the Mastectomy Flap to Improve Aesthetic Outcomes * Optimizing Aesthetic Outcomes in Breast Reconstruction After Nipple-Sparing Ma  more
AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 3 -- AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, a journal that says it covers molecular basis of the virus to clinical studies on vaccines and potential cures, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2020 edition: Conference Summary: * The Current State of HIV and Aging: Findings Presented at the 10th International Workshop on HIV and Aging Images in HIV Research: * Disseminated Mycobacterium avium Complex in a Person Living with HIV/AIDS  more
American Academy of Ophthalmology: New Study Finds Possible Link Between Sight-Threatening Eye Infection and Coronavirus
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued the following news release: Researchers are warning of a possible link between a rare and devastating eye infection and COVID-19. In just two months, three patients at New York's Northwell Health hospital were diagnosed with keratitis that quickly led to endophthalmitis and profound vision loss. One patient's eye had to be removed. All three patients tested positive for COVID-19. Results of the retrospect  more
American Council of Learned Societies: How Do We Get There?: Accelerating Diversity in Slow to Change Humanities Fields
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news: The American Council of Learned Societies is pleased to present "How Do We Get There?: Accelerating Diversity in Slow to Change Humanities Fields," on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 4-5:30 PM EST. This virtual roundtable discussion will offer a candid discourse exploring the history, current state, and solutions addressing humanities fields that remain largely homogeneous. Sharing their experiences and pe  more
American Geriatrics Society Calls on Congress to Protect Our Most Vulnerable Citizens by Preventing Cuts to Key Services
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The American Geriatrics Society issued the following news release on Dec. 4: The AGS today commends the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for making long-overdue improvements in reimbursement for geriatrics and primary care in the 2021 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule issued this week. The AGS has long advocated for appropriately valuing outpatient geriatrics and primary care services and urges Congress to ensure that these changes are fully implemen  more
American Guild of Musical Artists Update: Two Weeks Left to Vote in Constitutional Referendum
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The American Guild of Musical Artists issued the following statement: * * * We hope that you will make your voice heard on this important Referendum. On the ballot, which you should have received from Global Election Services via the email address helpdesk@voteges.com, you will have a choice to vote for either the "Board of Governors Revision" to the AGMA Constitution, the "Petition Amendments," or neither. Additionally, you will be asked to vote on the Petitioners' proposa  more
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine Issues Research Articles in Dec. 1, 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- 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 on the following topics in its Dec. 1, 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Uncontrolled Innate and Impaired Adaptive Immune Responses in Patients with COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome * Noninvasive Ventilation Use in Critically Ill Patie  more
American National Standards Institute Welcomes New Members in November 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) proudly welcomes 21 new members in November 2020. * Acuity Surgical Devices LLC * Affectiva * Afton Chemical Corporation * COLA Inc. * CrossBorder Solutions Inc. * DEHN, Inc. * Entergy * Faragauss Marketing S.A. de C.V. * Fonroche Lighting America * GCI Communication Corp * General Accreditation Services * GKN ePowertrain * Helm Services   more
American National Standards Institute: Embedding Industry Certifications Into Bachelor's Degrees - New Framework Now Available
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSRep) -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 1: A new framework to support the development and scaling of certification-degree pathways has been published today by Workcred - an affiliate of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - in partnership with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), and the University Professional and Continuing Education  more
American National Standards Institute: People on the Move
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community. The International Accreditors of Continuing Education and Training (IACET), a member and accredited standards developer of the American National Standards Insti  more
American National Standards Institute: Standards for Deep Learning Support Archaeological Finds
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: While an archaeologist's job may seem fascinating - and much of it is - many hours are spent behind the scenes doing detailed, time-consuming work, including categorizing thousands of photographs, examining many miles satellite images, and similar activities. In recent years, archaeologists have turned to deep learning to take over these more mundane tasks, with computer programs performing the work  more
American National Standards Institute: Workcred's Dr. Swift Warns 'We are in Credential Chaos'
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The American National Standards Institute issued the following news release: Refining credentialing language will help clarify understanding for workers and employers alike. Dr. Roy Swift, executive director of Workcred, amplified this message to construction industry experts at the 5th Annual Industry Forum on Personnel Qualifications presented by the NCCCO Foundation. He also emphasized the need to address differences between certifications and certificates, and spoke abou  more
AmfAR Partners With CytoDyn to Expand HIV Cure Strategy
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The American Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release on Dec. 1: amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, today announced it had signed an agreement with CytoDyn, a late-stage biotechnology company developing Vyrologix (leronlimab-PRO 140), a compound that may have the potential to advance efforts to develop a cure for HIV. The partnership will support testing the ability of Vyrologix to contribute to an HIV cure in stem cell transplant recipients. The  more
Anthem Foundation and JDRF Partner to Address Mental Health Needs During Pandemic
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: Approximately 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental health condition, and the current COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for mental health services. JDRF, the leading global funder of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, and the Anthem Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc., are partnering to launch a new program that will provide fundamental m  more
Anti-Defamation League Statement on Facebook Reportedly 'Overhauling' Hate Speech Algorithms
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement on Dec. 3: * * * ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) CEO and National Director Jonathan A. Greenblatt issued the following statement regarding reports that Facebook is "overhauling" its algorithms that detect hate speech: For years, ADL has advocated that Facebook pay specific attention to rampant hate and extremism on its platform, including antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of extremism. For too long, th  more
Applications Open for Nearly $1 Million in AICPA Scholarships
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants issued the following news release: The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is now accepting applications for a wide range of scholarships, which are intended to strengthen the future of the profession by building a solid pipeline of promising young individuals to become CPAs. The AICPA offers a variety of scholarships, ranging from high school students studying advanced high school accounting to college undergraduate and  more
As Oral Arguments Begin, Immigrant Advocates Urge SCOTUS to Reject Trump's Unconstitutional Memo Excluding Undocumented Individuals From 2020 Census
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement on Nov. 30: Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard oral arguments regarding President Trump's memo excluding undocumented individuals from the 2020 Census count for the purposes of congressional apportionment. In July, the New York Immigration Coalition, the ACLU, New York Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Texas, ACLU of Southern California, and Arnold & Porter brought a lawsuit, New York   more
Boyce Thompson Institute: Tomato's Wild Ancestor Is a Genomic Reservoir for Plant Breeders
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 2 (TNSJou) -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news: Thousands of years ago, people in South America began domesticating Solanum pimpinellifolium, a weedy plant with small, intensely flavored fruit. Over time, the plant evolved into S. lycopersicum - the modern cultivated tomato. Although today's tomatoes are larger and easier to farm compared with their wild ancestor, they also are less resistant to disease and environmental stresses like drought and salty   more
Brooklyn Museum Awards Second Annual UOVO Prize to Baseera Khan
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 2 -- Brooklyn Museum issued the following news release: The Brooklyn Museum is pleased to award Baseera Khan the second annual UOVO Prize, which recognizes the work of emerging Brooklyn-based artists. Khan's work concentrates on performance, Islamic cultural and religious ephemera, sculpture, collage, and video, and addresses issues of surveillance, otherness, and the body. As the awardee, Khan will receive a solo exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, a commission for a 50  more
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Members Ratify New Contract With NYS&W
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio, Dec. 4 -- The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, a division of International Brotherhood of Teamsters, issued the following news: Members of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railway (NYS&W). The five-year agreement governs rates of pay, benefits and work rules for approximately 45 members. The agreement includes retroactive pay and general w  more
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights Cannot Trust Neera Tanden
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement: * * * Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the nomination of Neera Tanden for a senior-level position in the Biden administration: Joe Biden has nominated Neera Tanden to direct the Office of Management and Budget in his administration. It is a bad choice. There are several reasons why Catholics cannot trust her. Tanden heads the Center for American Progress (CAP), a left-wing  more
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: Indiana State Rep. Will Not Renounce His Bigotry
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following letter by President William A. Donohue: The following is an open letter to Indiana state lawmakers about one of their Republican colleagues who refuses to renounce his bigotry: Dear Indiana Legislators: On November 19, I contacted Indiana state Representative John Jacob, asking him to renounce a series of anti-Catholic remarks he made while running for office, pledging never to make them again. I gave   more
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: Religious Liberty Affirmed Again By High Court
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement: * * * Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on the December 3rd Supreme Court decision on religious liberty: This has been a lousy two weeks for the imperial governors of New York and California. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court told Gov. Andrew Cuomo that his occupancy limits on houses of worship were unconstitutional. There is something called the First Amendment, the court rul  more
Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights: SCOTUS Ruling on Religious Rights is Illuminating
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following statement: Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on reaction to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling limiting attendance at houses of worship: Just before midnight on Thanksgiving eve, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a professed former altar boy, took it on the chin when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that his executive order limiting occupancy in houses of worship could not stand. It was blocked  more
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: Researchers Develop Sequencing Method to Detect RNA Modifications on Viral RNAs
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 2 (TNSJou) -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news: Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with scientists at the New York University School of Medicine, have developed a sequencing method to detect RNA modifications that regulate RNA splicing during adenovirus infection. The resulting study, which also involved input from other ins  more
City Bar Applauds Passage of MORE Act
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release on Dec. 4: The New York City Bar Association applauds today's historic passage of the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement (MORE) Act by the House of Representatives. The MORE Act would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level and create a process for expunging and resentencing prior marijuana convictions. The City Bar has long supported marijuana decriminalization. In 1994, our Drugs & the   more
City Bar Condemns Sanctions Against Senior Staff of the International Criminal Court
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release on Nov. 30: In a statement issued today, the New York City Bar Association condemns the decision by the United States government to implement sanctions against Fatou Bensouda, the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s Prosecutor, and Phakiso Mochochoko, Director of the ICC's Jurisdiction, Complementarity and Cooperation Division. On September 2, in what the City Bar calls a "misguided decision," the U.S. add  more
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: Partha Mitra - AI and Brain Circuits
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, Dec. 1 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: This episode of LIVE At the Lab spotlights artificial intelligence (AI) and its use in brain anatomy. Math-oriented scientists like Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor Partha Mitra are leveraging artificial intelligence to map out the complex connections of the human brain. In this discussion, Mitra answered audience questions about how human machine intelligences are likely to be  more
Columbia University Irving Medical Center: David Ho Receives National Leadership Award From National AIDS Memorial
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news: David D. Ho, MD, the director of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at Columbia University, will receive the National Leadership Recognition Award(link is external and opens in a new window) from the National AIDS Memorial on Dec. 1, World AIDS Day. Anthony Fauci, MD, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, also will be given the same award. "I am extremely honored by th  more
Comprehensive, Expert Care Continues at Albany Med
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: Despite a strike staged by the nurses' union in the middle of a pandemic, Albany Med remains open and continues to provide compassionate, expert and necessary care to members of our community. All outpatient appointments, elective surgeries and treatments for emergencies and trauma are continuing without interruption. The care provided Dec. 1 despite the strike included: * 145 new admissions * 145 discharges * 2,  more
Conference Watch: Experts From Roswell Park Sharing Insights at ASH and Bridge Meetings
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 3 -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release: Research and insights from the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center team will help to fuel three important research meetings in the week ahead as researchers in oncology, hematology and immunotherapy come together virtually for the Immunotherapy Bridge 2020 meeting, Melanoma Bridge 2020 meeting and 62nd American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition. "We look for  more
Consumer Reports Praises New York's Ban on PFAS Chemicals in Food Packaging
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release: Consumer Reports applauded New York Governor Andrew Cuomo today for signing legislation that will help protect consumers from the harmful effects of a dangerous class of chemicals linked to serious health problems. The new law drafted by Assemblymember Patricia Fahy and Senator Brad Hoylman bans the sale or distribution of food packaging that contains per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), sometimes called "fore  more
Counter Extremism Project: Tanzania, Mozambique Join Forces to Fight Growing Islamist Insurgency
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Last week, Tanzania and Mozambique announced they would begin conducting joint operations against Islamist militants along their shared border. The cooperation was spurred by attacks by ISIS-affiliated militants from Mozambique on Tanzanian villages in October. Though the militants are based in Mozambique, authorities believe many of the recruits come from Tanzania. The agreement reached by both governments inc  more
Debbi Snyder and 'Amos' Win American Kennel Club National Trick Dog Competition
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club is proud to announce the winners of the 2020 AKC Trick Dog Competition. This 2nd Annual competition was a virtual event, open to Elite Performers, AKC's highest level of trick dogs. More than 100 competitors from 29 states and Canada submitted videos of performances that were judged by three AKC approved CGC Evaluators. The winners were Debbi Snyder and her Border Collie, "Amos" from Lakela  more
Doctors Without Borders: MSF Increases Activities to Care for People Affected by Hurricanes in Honduras
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: The international medical humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is providing comprehensive medical care to people affected by the recent hurricanes, Eta and Iota, that have battered Honduras. As of November 25, an estimated 89,335 people are in shelters and 399,062 have been evacuated from their homes. Almost a third of the country's population has been  more
Doctors Without Borders: World AIDS Day - MSF Marks 20 Years of Treating HIV/AIDS in South Africa
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news on Dec. 1: "No treatment, one thousand deaths per day," said Dr. Eric Goemaere, who opened Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres' (MSF) first HIV treatment program in South Africa in 2000 in Khayelitsha. "And worse, there's paranoia about this disease." While this may sound familiar in the time of COVID-19, Dr. Goemaere is, instead, reflecting on what he saw in South Africa 20 years ag  more
Drug Policy Alliance: In Historic Vote, House Passes Far-Reaching Marijuana Reform 228-164
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release on Dec. 4: Today, in a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R.3884) 228-164, making it the first piece of comprehensive marijuana reform legislation that actually deschedules marijuana--and the only one centered in reparative justice--to pass either chamber of Congress. "The criminalization of marijuana is a cornerstone of the rac  more
EMILY's List Congratulates Seven Women on Their Election to New York Down-Ballot Offices
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- EMILY's List issued the following statement on Dec. 3: * * * Today, EMILY's List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, celebrated the election of seven pro-choice Democratic women to the New York State Legislature and local office. Stephanie Schriock, president of EMILY's List, released the following statement: "EMILY's List is thrilled to congratulate these seven women leaders on winning their races. Now more than ever, we need strong, compassionate lea  more
Environmental Advocates of New York: Cuomo Vetoes Clean Water Bill
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following statement: * * * Governor Cuomo has vetoed legislation that would have protected thousands of miles of New York streams. The following statement in response can be attributed to Rob Hayes, Clean Water Associate at Environmental Advocates NY. "The State Legislature gave Governor Cuomo a chance to protect thousands of miles of New York's streams, and he didn't take it - what an incredible missed opportunity. He  more
Environmental Advocates of NY: New Environmental Regulations Benefit Frontline Communities
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- Environmental Advocates of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 1: Today, New York State adopted final regulations governing the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) that prioritizes communities on the front lines of climate change. Specifically, these rules will close loopholes that have allowed dirty "peaker" power plants to escape regulation; establish a lower pollution emissions cap that will continue to be reduced through 2030; and invest 35%   more
Environmental Defense Fund Launches 'Power Up, America' Campaign
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Nov. 30: Environmental Defense Fund today launched a major effort to promote clean transportation and clean energy to boost the economy, cut harmful pollution and create healthier communities. Beginning with a six-figure digital and TV ad buy in Florida, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona and Ohio, this national campaign will rally support for policies that create jobs while cleaning up the largest sources of climate  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Economic Team Is Further Evidence Biden Wants Bold Climate Action, Strong Economy
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Senior Vice President Elizabeth Gore: "President-elect Joe Biden has made clear he will put job creation and climate change at the center of his agenda. The selection of Neera Tanden and the reported choice of Brian Deese for key positions are further indications that Biden will focus on building a strong economy and taking bold action to reduce climate pollution. "Neera Tanden, who will be nominated to be Dir  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Four Leading Environmental and Science Groups Call on Automakers to Support Clean Car Standards
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: The leaders of four of America's largest and most influential environmental and science organizations - Environmental Defense Fund, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club and Union of Concerned Scientists - are jointly calling on eight automakers to withdraw from a Trump administration lawsuit challenging state clean car authority, and instead lead America toward the clean cars of the future. The Trum  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Japan Takes Next Steps to Manage 100% of National Waters Sustainably
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement: * * * The following is a statement from Eric Schwaab, senior vice president of EDF Oceans, on the progress Japan is making to sustainably manage 100% of its national waters: "Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga announced yesterday that his country would join with 13 other nations to adopt an ambitious set of actions to sustainably manage 100% of national waters to protect the ocean and solve global challenge  more
Environmental Defense Fund: New Report Finds Climate Resilience Planning by Electric Utilities Is Critically Important, Legally Required
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSRep) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Dec. 3: A report released today finds that electric utilities in the U.S. have a legal obligation to plan for the dangers of climate change, and that such planning will be critically important for the utilities' ability to operate in the future. The report, Climate Risk in the Electricity Sector: Legal Obligations to Advance Climate Resilience Planning by Electric Utilities, was released today by E  more
Environmental Defense Fund: UK's Ambitious Climate Target Puts It Firmly on Path to Net Zero Emissions by 2050
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement by Executive Director Jill Duggan: * * * Environmental Defense Fund Europe welcomes the United Kingdom's announcement of its climate commitment under the Paris Agreement to reduce its emissions by at least 68% by 2030 relative to 1990 levels. The target was released in advance of the European Council meeting next week when it is expected that the EU will confirm its 2030 target. "The UK's ambitious new target pu  more
Episcopal Relief & Development Launches New Online Prayer Experience
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Episcopal Relief and Development issued the following news release: On November 30, Episcopal Relief & Development launched a new online prayer experience. It is designed to provide a curated list of prayers to guide supporters in praying for significant seasons in The Episcopal Church, disasters and other events. "The staff and partners of Episcopal Relief & Development first turn to prayer when a disaster strikes, and our online community responds with compassion and   more
Equality Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Adopts New Resolution on Police Profiling
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (TNSRep) -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release: The Open Society Justice Initiative applauds the adoption of a draft resolution by the Equality Committee of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) calling on all European States to pass laws to ban ethnic profiling. The resolution calls for the full implementation of measures recommended by the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance in its General Policy Recommend  more
Experts Declare 'Famine Like Conditions' for Almost 17,000 People in Yemen, Warns International Rescue Committee
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: The International Rescue Committee is extremely concerned by the findings of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) that classified parts of Yemen as experiencing 'famine like conditions', with over 47,000 people projected to fall into this category in the next 6 months. Food insecurity and hunger had increased by 60% since April of this year, and in October of this year, child malnutritio  more
Famer and the NBA Expand Partnership To Offer Personal Virtual Training on Training Ground One
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The National Basketball Players Association issued the following news release on Dec. 2: Famer, the sports coaching and mentorship mobile platform, announced today that it is expanding its landmark partnership with the NBPA with the launch of NBPA Training Ground One. Through the NBPA's Training Ground channel on Famer, youth athletes will now have the opportunity to participate in one-on-one personal training sessions and receive feedback from some of the best basketball co  more
Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research: Northwell Health Outlines Safety, Financial Steps Taken During COVID-19 Crisis
MANHASSET, New York, Dec. 3 (TNSJou) -- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research issued the following news: At the height of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) crisis in New York State, Northwell Health found itself at the epicenter of the global pandemic. To prioritize the well-being of its 74,000 employees and their families, Northwell launched the "Keeping Our Team Members Safe" initiative. Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health, along with The Feinstein Institutes for Me  more
Following Divisive Campaign Season, Voters Continue to See Rising National Debt as Key Issue for America's Future
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issued the following news release: As the nation emerges from a divisive campaign season with a range of complex challenges awaiting a new administration and Congress, Americans remain deeply concerned about the rising national debt, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation's monthly Fiscal Confidence Index. The November Fiscal Confidence Index, modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, is 53 (100 is neutral), indicating that  more
Fordham Political Review: Statehood and Citizenship - What Does 'American' Mean?
BRONX, New York, Dec. 1 -- The Fordham Political Review issued the following commentary: "World Series champs should get statehood," said Hillary Clinton on Halloween night, 2019. Just over a year ago, the Washington Nationals clinched their first ever championship title, and baseball fans and DC statehood champions alike took to social media and the news to celebrate the win. The Nationals' home town, and arguably more importantly, the capital of our nation, the District of Columbia, has been   more
Fordham Political Review: Trump Backs U.S. Out of the Open Skies Treaty - China's Reaction
BRONX, New York, Dec. 5 -- The Fordham Political Review issued the following commentary by Carolyn Kimball: In yet another move to dismantle standing U.S. Foreign Policy measures, President Trump has backed out of a treaty designed to keep us out of nuclear war and scrapped a pair of surveillance aircraft. The withdrawal was confirmed on Nov. 22 and is in violation of the National Defense Authorization Act, as Trump failed to notify congress 120 days before its enactment. The U.S. joined the Op  more
Free Press Urges the Trump FCC to Stop Headlong Rush to Grant More Favors to Fox
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 (TNSRep) -- The Free Press issued the following news release: On Tuesday, Free Press filed comments opposing the Federal Communications Commission's push to grant Fox Corp. permanent waivers of the agency's newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership ban so that the company can continue to own and operate WWOR-TV Secaucus, New Jersey, and the New York Post newspaper. Fox has requested the waivers to continue its control of television stations WWOR and WNYW and the New York Post, all  more
Gay Men's Health Crisis Congratulates Daskalakis for Appointment to CDC Director of Division HIV/AIDS Prevention
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Gay Men's Health Crisis issued the following news release: GMHC enthusiastically congratulates our friend Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, who will soon start as the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's new director of the Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention. He brings a vast amount of experience in prevention and treatment specifically of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and vaccine-preventable diseases. Dr. Daskalakis was previously a member of GMHC's Board of Directors. W  more
General Mills Debuts Sesame Street Cereal, Bringing ABCs and 123s to the Breakfast Bowl
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: Breakfast just got more fun, delicious, and educational with the launch of Sesame Street Cereal, made by General Mills. The new cereal, which will begin to appear on store shelves in January, supports growing bodies with many essential nutrients and engages curious young minds with activities and stories. The cereal features two varieties: berry flavor with number-shaped pieces and cinnamon flavor with letter-shaped piec  more
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives: Sustainable Finance IPR
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSRep) -- Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives issued the following news release on Dec. 3: Zero Waste Europe released today a report highlighting the importance of Sustainable Finance for a Zero Waste Circular Economy in the post-COVID-19 recovery, as the European Commission has opened a public consultation on the current text of the EU Taxonomy on what types of economic activities are to be eligible for sustainable finance, eg. activities contributing to building a   more
Global Healthy Living Foundation: CreakyJoints Launches Erheum.Org to Educate Patients on Getting the Most From Their Telehealth Appointment
UPPER NYACK, New York, Dec. 5 -- The Global Healthy Living Foundation issued the following news release on Dec. 4: CreakyJoints(R), the digital arthritis community for patients and caregivers worldwide and part of the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF), today announced the launch of eRheum.org, a new digital destination to help patients get the most from their telehealth appointment. Data presented at the 2020 ACR Convergence by CreakyJoints from our ArthritisPower supported Autoimmune COV  more
Guttmacher Institute: New Study Finds Women in Lagos, Nigeria Effectively Self-Manage Medication Abortions
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- The Guttmacher Institute issued the following news release: A new study finds that drug sellers play a critical role in providing information and access to medication abortion in Lagos, the most populous city in Nigeria. Although abortion is legally permitted in Nigeria only to save a woman's life, medication abortion drugs, particularly misoprostol, have become widely available in recent years through the country's large market of formal and informal drug vendors.   more
HaysMed Welcomes New Cardiologist
HAYS, Kansas, Dec. 5 -- Hays Medical Center issued the following news: HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is pleased to welcome Dr. Ashraf Jmeian, Interventional Cardiologist. He will be seeing patients at the DeBakey Heart Clinic. Dr. Jmeian received his medical degree from the University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Seton Hall University, Saint Michael Medical Center, Newark, New Jersey. He also completed fellowships in card  more
HDSA Awards Four HD Human Biology Project Fellowships For 2020
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSAwa) -- The Huntington's Disease Society of America issued the following news on Dec. 3: Today, the Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) announced that four research grants have been awarded under the Society's largest research initiative, the HDSA Huntington's Disease Human Biology Project. These grants represent HDSA's patient-centric research focus which brings basic and clinical researchers together to facilitate Huntington's disease (HD) science in the human  more
Heritage Foundation: 'Earned Income Tax Credit for Childless Workers Largely Fails to Increase Employment or Earnings'
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following report entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit for Childless Workers Largely Fails to Increase Employment or Earnings: Better Alternatives Needed": SUMMARY Some lawmakers want to spend tens of billions of dollars to enlarge the existing $1.1 trillion welfare state by expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit, which is targeted to low-income parents, to other adults without children. Experiments in expansion of the EITC to these adu  more
Human Rights Campaign: DCCC Makes History, Electing Congressman Maloney As First LGBTQ Chair
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Human Rights Campaign issued the following news release on Dec. 3: Today, House Democrats elected Congressman Sean Patrick Maloney as the next Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). Congressman Maloney, who will now become the first openly LGBTQ person to chair the DCCC, was the first openly LGBTQ Member of Congress elected from New York. He currently serves as a co-chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus. Congressman Sean Patrick Malone  more
Human Rights Lawyer Ordered to Leave Russia
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Dec. 2: Today, Russian authorities informed Vanessa Kogan, executive director of Stichting Justice Initiative (SJI), a prominent human rights group, that her Russian residence permit was revoked and she has two weeks to leave the country. Vanessa has lived legally in Russia for 11 years and is married with her family there. Now she must uproot herself and leave her life in Moscow behind. It is not clear if she'll ever b  more
Human Rights Watch: Bangladesh - Halt Rohingya Relocations to Remote Island
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The Bangladesh government should immediately halt imminent relocations of Rohingya refugees to remote Bhasan Char island, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities have reportedly prepared a list of 4,000 Rohingya refugees to be relocated, beginning with transfers to the port city of Chattogram on December 3, 2020. The Bangladesh government should commit to a transparent relocation process, fully informed consent of  more
Human Rights Watch: Brutal Attack in Indonesia Targets Christian Farmers
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: On November 27, Islamist militants attacked the Christian-majority village of Lembantongoa in Sulawesi, Indonesia, killing the village elder and three other Christian farmers. The attackers burned a Salvation Army church and six houses, prompting about 750 villagers to flee their homes. This horrific attack is the latest example of increased threats faced by religious minorities in Indonesia. Survivors told police that t  more
Human Rights Watch: Ensuring High-Quality International Criminal Court Judges
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: In early November, during the lead-up to a critical election at the International Criminal Court (ICC), the court's member countries hosted roundtable discussions with candidates to sit on the ICC's bench. The members are due to elect six new judges, a third of the court's 18-member bench, when they meet in December. This year's process marks an important opportunity to contribute to changing the culture of judicial elect  more
Human Rights Watch: Gruesome Boko Haram Killings in Northeast Nigeria
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly killed at least 70 civilians this weekend, many of them farmers working on a rice field. The attackers tied up many of the victims before slitting their throats, according to media reports. This latest gruesome attack took place in Jere, not far from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital and epicenter of the decades-long conflict in northeastern Nigeria. The UN has described the in  more
Human Rights Watch: Hong Kong - Drop Cases Against Democracy Activists
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSRes) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Hong Kong authorities should drop all criminal cases and release from custody those arrested or convicted for their peaceful participation in pro-democracy protests, Human Rights Watch said today. These include Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam, who were sentenced on December 2, 2020, to 13-and-a-half months, 10 months, and 7 months respectively for inciting, organizing, and participating in an unauthorized a  more
Human Rights Watch: Hong Kong - Drop Cases Against Democracy Activists
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Hong Kong authorities should drop all criminal cases and release from custody those arrested or convicted for their peaceful participation in pro-democracy protests, Human Rights Watch said today. These include Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam, who were sentenced on December 2, 2020, to 13-and-a-half months, 10 months, and 7 months respectively for inciting, organizing, and participating in an unauthorized assembly,   more
Human Rights Watch: IMF - Demand Transparency for Egypt Military's Firms
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 (TNSRep) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) should demand the Egyptian government disclose financial information about military-owned businesses as part of required reporting on state-owned enterprises, before releasing the next tranche of funding under an ongoing loan program, Human Rights Watch, Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies, and the Freedom Initiative said today in a letter to the IMF Board. The financi  more
Human Rights Watch: Interview - Cut Down on Cusp of Glory
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSRep) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: After training for hours on end, year after year, some women athletes - particularly those competing on the world stage - are getting their careers and successes ripped away because of "sex testing," practices, which are invasive and medically unnecessary procedures based on disputed science that dictates what "natural" testosterone levels can be for women, and the role it plays in performance. Women from the glo  more
Human Rights Watch: Letter to IMF Executive Board Re - Transparency for Egypt's Military Firms
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following joint letter with Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies and the Freedom Initiative To: IMF Executive Board Re: Transparency for Egypt's Military Firms Dear IMF Executive Board, We are writing regarding the first review of Egypt's Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) concluded by IMF staff on November 19, 2020./1 Under the terms of the program, the Egyptian government is required to "build on" a report on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) beg  more
Human Rights Watch: Netherlands Apologizes for Transgender Sterilizations
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSRep) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The Dutch government has apologized to transgender people for previously mandating surgeries, including sterilization, as a prerequisite for legal gender recognition. During a Cabinet meeting this week, government officials also announced plans to compensate people who underwent the operations. This outcome is good news following years of activism demanding the government acknowledge the harm the country's steri  more
Human Rights Watch: NGO Letter to Chancellor Merkel
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following joint letter with 12 organizations: The co-signers are Amnesty International, Civil Liberties Union for Europe, Committee to Protect Journalists, Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights (Warsaw, Poland), International Commission of Jurists, International Federation for Human Rights, International Press Institute, Open Society European Policy Institute, Reporters Without Borders, The Good Lobby, Transparency International EU and Transparen  more
Human Rights Watch: Renew EU Sanctions Against Congo Officials
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Carbone Beni did not sleep the night of December 17, 2016. The pro-democracy activist had spent the previous four days naked in a dark Kinshasa jail cell before being beaten by six soldiers. Beni was arrested while campaigning for the then-president, Joseph Kabila, to leave office at the end of his second term. The day after his beating, he was put in front of Gen. Ilunga Kampete, then commander of the elite Republican Gu  more
Human Rights Watch: South Korea - Scrap Bill Shielding North Korean Government
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The South Korean National Assembly should reject a proposed law that would criminalize sending leaflets, information, money, and other items to North Korea, Human Rights Watch said today. If enacted, the law would violate South Koreans' rights to freedom of expression and would make engaging in humanitarianism and human rights activism a criminal offense. On December 2, 2020, a committee of the South Korean National Asse  more
Human Rights Watch: Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child's Review of South Sudan
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Since South Sudan's civil war began in 2013, both the government and opposition forces have committed widespread atrocity crimes, including unlawful killings, torture and other ill-treatment, recruitment and use of children in their armed forces, rape, and other forms of sexual violence./1 The 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (ARCSS)/2 and the 2018 Revitalized ARCSS/3 provide  more
Human Rights Watch: Tanzania - Burundian Refugees 'Disappeared,' Tortured
NEW YORK, Kenya, Nov. 30 (TNSRes) -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Tanzanian authorities have gravely abused at least 18 Burundian refugees and asylum seekers since late 2019. The whereabouts of several who were forcibly disappeared remain unknown, and additional Burundians may have suffered similar abuse. Between October 2019 and August 2020, Tanzanian police and intelligence services forcibly disappeared, tortured, and arbitrarily detained at least 11 Burundians for u  more
Human Rights Watch: Trump's Dangerous Election Claims Underline Need for U.S. Rights Agenda
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: As leaders at an international human rights organization, we prepared for the chance that the US election would go precipitously, dangerously off the rails. We worried about an indeterminate result, attacks by violent extremists, brutal police or military responses to demonstrators, and election administration problems similar to those that plagued the primaries and disenfranchised voters in several states. Instead, in l  more
IFAC and ICAEW Release Third Installment of Six-Part Anti-Money Laundering Educational Series
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The International Federation of Accountants' International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board issued the following news release on Nov. 30: Together with ICAEW, The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) today released the third installment in its Anti-Money Laundering: The Basics educational series: Installment 3: Company Formation. The publication is part of a 6-month short series helping accountants enhance their understanding of how money laundering works, t  more
Immigrant Legal Resource Center: Judge Rules DACA Program to Be Restored in Full
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 5 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release: The Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) applauded a federal judge's decision to return the DACA program to its initial form. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis in New York reaffirmed his decision made in November invalidating the U.S. Department of Homeland Security memorandum limiting the availability of the DACA program. During the status conference in November, G  more
Industrial & Labor Relations Review Journal Issues Research Articles in January 2021 Edition
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 3 -- Industrial and Labor Relations Review, a journal that says it features capital and labor mobility, inequality, wage setting, unemployment, labor market dynamics, international migration, work organization and technology, human resource management and personnel economics, workplace conflicts and labor regulation from the Cornell University's Industrial and Labor Relations School, published research articles, including the following topics, in its January 2021 edition:   more
Insurance Information Institute's Chief Economist Retires and Is Appointed a Non-Resident Scholar
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (TNSPer) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: Dr. Steven Weisbart, the Insurance Information Institute's (Triple-I) senior vice president and chief economist, retired this month after 15 years with the organization--13 as its chief economist. He will remain affiliated with the Triple-I as a non-resident scholar. "Dr. Weisbart leaves an enduring legacy and we're thrilled he's agreed to join our non-resident scholar network," said Sean Keveli  more
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: Shareholders Press Pharma Companies Accepting Public Funds to Prioritize Access, Affordability in Development of COVID-19 Medicine
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility issued the following news release on Dec. 1: Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility today announced that shareholder proposals have been filed at six pharmaceutical companies in an effort to learn how the companies will price COVID medicine developed with public monies. Eli Lilly ($LLY), Gilead ($GILD), J&J ($JNJ), Merck ($MRK), Pfizer ($PFE) and Regeneron ($REGN) all received resolutions for their 2021  more
International Rescue Committee Statement Regarding Massacre in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is shocked at the report of a further attack on civilians in Nigeria: on Saturday Nov. 28th where at least 110 farmers were killed in an attack in Koshobe village in Jere local government, Borno State, not far from the areas where IRC currently operates. This brutal and senseless attack on civilian men and women who were harvesting crops is another reminder of the vio  more
International Swaps & Derivatives Association Statement on IBA, UK FCA and Federal Reserve Board Announcements on US Dollar LIBOR Consultation
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The International Swaps and Derivatives Association issued the following statement on Nov. 30: ISDA has published the following statement in response to today's announcements by ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA), the administrator of LIBOR, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB). "Today, IBA announced that it will consult on its intention to cease publication of the one-week and two-month US dollar LIBOR settings immediately following   more
Internationally-Recognized Figures Join DPA in Urging Congress to Pass Equitable Marijuana Reform
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following news release on Nov. 30: Today, the Drug Policy Alliance (DPA) was joined by dozens of internationally-recognized musicians, actors, artists, athletes, influencers and advocates in calling on members of Congress to support equitable marijuana reform by passing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R. 3884) when it comes up for a vote on the House floor later this week. The letter--signed by the likes  more
Internet Association Opens Texas Office and Hires State Government Affairs Southern Region Director
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2 -- The Internet Association issued the following news release on Dec. 1: Internet Association (IA) announced today the opening of a Southern Region office in Austin, TX, with James Hines joining the organization as Director of State Government Affairs, Southern Region. This expansion is a significant addition to IA's 50-state government affairs program and existing offices in California, Illinois, Washington State, and New York. "The websites, apps, and services powered b  more
Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America Launches Record of Their 16-Year Progress
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release: Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) launched a tracker of their nearly two decades of progress on advocacy for post-9/11 veterans. Featured on their website, the timeline highlights core IAVA-backed initiatives that have helped empower the veteran community since 2004. From expanding veteran access to healthcare to creating legislative impact, the timeline shows IAVA's legacy of co  more
Iraq, Afghanistan Veterans of America Receives $500k Matching Donation From Craig Newmark Philanthropies
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America issued the following news release on Nov. 30: Today, nonprofit Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) announced a $500,000 matching donation from Craig Newmark Philanthropies. The philanthropic investment will multiply the impact of every additional gift that the organization receives through the month of December. On the last day of Veterans Month and two years following its transformational $5 million gift to IAVA, the org  more
IRC Calls for Truly Global COVID-19 Action and Global Ceasefire Ahead of UN General Assembly Session on COVID-19
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement: * * * As the UN General Assembly kicks off its special COVID-19 session, the IRC urges member states to work together for clear, bold and inclusive commitment to beating the virus everywhere, including and especially crisis-affected countries. The IRC calls particularly on the international community to immediately heed the UN Secretary-General's call for a global ceasefire to allow COVID-19 health intervent  more
JDRF Ride Celebrates a Successful Season With New 'My Ride' Model
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- JDRF, a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, issued the following news release: Over 3,500 riders joined JDRF for the very first JDRF My Ride season which attracted riders from all over the country, even globally, to hit the pavement, their local parks and their indoor trainers to raise funds for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The new "My Ride" program reimagines the traditional ride structure allowing participants to make their e  more
Journal of Fluid Mechanics Issues Research Articles in Feb. 10, 2021 Edition
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Journal of Fluid Mechanics that says it covers theoretical, computational and experimental investigations of all aspects of the mechanics of fluids, published research articles on the following topics in its Feb. 10, 2021 edition: JFM Papers: * Transport of particles in a turbulent rough-wall pipe flow * Resonant coupling of mode-1 and mode-2 internal waves by topography * Spatial evolution of the kurtosis of steep unidirectional random waves * Noether currents for   more
LatinoJustice PRLDEF: Federal Appeals Court Throws Out Legal Challenge to New York Green Light Driver's License Law
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news on Nov. 30: On Monday, November 30, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision leaving New York's Green Light Driver's License Law in effect. The Second Circuit decision in affirming the Western District New York Federal District Court's November 8, 2019 order dismissing Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns lawsuit finding he had no legal standing to challenge the law found that "Kearns suffered no conc  more
Leading New York State Education Groups Call for Renewed Focus on Student Teaching Programs Amid Teacher Shortage
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State United Teachers issued the following news release on Dec. 4: With New York continuing to face a teacher shortage, four leading education groups today highlighted the pressing need to build up the teacher preparation pipeline to prepare the next generation of educators to join the workforce in the coming years. Specifically, the organizations noted the need for high-quality student teacher placements in local school districts statewide, even with th  more
Luminaries Share Heartfelt Message Compelling Audiences to Donate on Giving Tuesday in Support of International Rescue Committee
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 30: Ahead of Giving Tuesday, celebrities lend their voices and support for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) in a new video released today. With COVID-19 impacting the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people, refugees and displaced populations continue to be among the most vulnerable, making the work of the IRC even more critical. Sting, Aisha Tyler, Keegan-Michael Key, Sarah Wayne Cal  more
Lymphoma Research Foundation Showcases Impressive Number of Researchers at 2020 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Lymphoma Research Foundation issued the following news: The Lymphoma Research Foundation (LRF) will return to the American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, with nearly 70 LRF affiliated scientists, including past and present members of LRF's world-leading Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and grantees, presenting abstracts at this year's conference. Widely regarded as the premier event in malignant and non-malignant hematology, the virtual ASH An  more
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: New Issue Brief - Expanding DNA Databases Can Deter Crime
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (TNSRep) -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: Expanding DNA databases to include more criminal offenders has a large deterrent effect on crime, according to a new issue brief by economist Jennifer Doleac for the Manhattan Institute (MI). Doleac, an Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Justice Tech Lab at Texas A&M University, has conducted research on DNA databases in the U.S. and Denmark. Legislation mandating the e  more
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research: New Report Explores Legality of Religious Charter Schools in Light of Espinoza
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSRep) -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: In June 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court held, in Espinoza v. Montana, that states cannot exclude religious schools from private school choice programs. But what of charter schools? Can states prohibit religious charter schools, as they currently do, or does the Espinoza ruling render such restrictions unconstitutional? Nicole Stelle Garnett, who recently joined the Manhattan Institute as an  more
Mark Baumgartner Joins Carnegie Corporation of New York as Chief Investment Officer
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Carnegie Corporation of New York issued the following news release: Carnegie Corporation of New York has named Mark Baumgartner as its new chief investment officer following an extensive nationwide search conducted by members of the foundation's investment committee and several investment advisors. Baumgartner will oversee the Corporation's $3.4 billion endowment and an in-house investment team. Baumgartner comes to the Corporation from the Institute for Advanced Study   more
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud D.C. City Council's Approval of Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Act
MANHATTAN, New York, Dec. 4 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: The D.C. chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the D.C. City Council passed the Omnibus Public Safety and Justice Act, which includes measures to prohibit the sale and possession of ghost guns and strengthen D.C. Extreme Risk Prote  more
Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Shooting of Skylar Heath, a Trans Woman in Miami
MANHATTAN, New York, Dec. 4 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both a part of Everytown for Gun Safety grassroots networks, released the following statement on the death of Skylar Heath, a Black trans woman who was shot and killed in Miami in early November in what's become the deadliest year for trans people in recent history. News of Skylar's s  more
Montefiore and Einstein Awarded $15 Million Federal Grant to Support Bond Between Fathers and Children
BRONX, New York, Dec. 3 -- Montefiore Health System issued the following news release: The stress of COVID-19, quarantine and social distancing has tested many relationships. It has been especially challenging for parents whose children aren't under the same roof. A $15 million grant from the United States Department of Health and Human Services will enable University Behavioral Associates at Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine to create new programs to strengthen   more
MORE Act Passes House Rules Committee, Guaranteeing Full House Floor Vote This Week
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Drug Policy Alliance issued the following statement: * * * In response to the House Rules Committee advancing the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment & Expungement (MORE) Act (H.R.3884), which marks the final procedural hurdle cleared before the bill comes to the House floor for a vote this week, Maritza Perez, Director of the Office of National Affairs at the Drug Policy Alliance, released the following statement: "We can finally move forward toward justice. This histo  more
MSK Launches Podcast: 'Cancer Straight Talk From MSK,' Hosted By Associate Deputy Physician-in-Chief, Diane Reidy-Lagunes, MD
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: A cancer diagnosis is daunting, and while rapid fire advances in diagnosis, treatment, and research hold much promise, many patients find sorting through an explosion of online information challenging and confusing. Diane Reidy-Lagunes, MD, and colleagues offer guidance, support, and break down the latest advances in oncology in the podcast series: Cancer Straight Talk from MSK. Podcast episodes ca  more
N.Y. State Bar Association: Legal Innovation Tournament to Highlight Apps Designed to Help Underrepresented and Improve Access to Justice
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: Underserved members of the public could resolve their everyday legal matters more effectively and efficiently through apps developed by law students across New York. That's the theory behind the Legal Innovation Tournament, which is being sponsored by the New York State Bar Association, Hofstra's Maurice A. Deane School of Law and Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. It will b  more
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Retail Advisory Board Meeting Features COVID-19 Vaccine Update From GSK, Showcases Retailer-Supplier Collaboration During Pandemic
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following news release: NACDS Retail Advisory Board (RAB) met virtually on Tuesday, bringing together retailers and suppliers who confront priority industry issues and who advise the NACDS Board of Directors on consumer-goods topics. RAB Chair Rick Brindle, vice president, industry development, Mondelez International, said, "We would prefer to be together at NACDS Week in New York City, and we look forward   more
National Association of Music Merchants: Make Music Winter Announces Complete Schedule for December 21
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The National Association of Music Merchants issued the following news release on Dec. 2: Make Music Winter, a free celebration with exuberant and participatory musical processions, performances and virtual events in twenty U.S. cities on Monday December 21, announced its complete schedule today at makemusicwinter.org. Since 2011, people of all ages, musical abilities, and backgrounds have met up for Make Music Winter to promenade through public spaces and play music for bel  more
National Business Aviation Association: Definitive Netflix Chronicler's VBACE Keynote Will Reveal Secrets for Success in Ever-Changing Circumstances
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The National Business Aviation Association issued the following news release on Nov. 30: In a year defined by disruption at every level, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) today announced that the co-author of a best-selling book about Netflix - a company that has thrived though continual changes in technology, consumer preferences and fierce competition - will serve as the Day 2 keynote speaker for the Virtual Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (VB  more
National Center for Law and Economic Justice Fights Excessive Fines and Fees
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The National Center for Law and Economic Justice issued the following news: Over the past several decades, state and local governments have increasingly relied on fines, fees, and forfeitures to generate revenue for public programs--a form of economic injustice that disproportionately harms low-income Black, Brown, and immigrant individuals who have little to no financial safety net. Fines, fees, and forfeitures can jumpstart and balloon vicious cycles of debt, unemployment,  more
National Governors Association Leadership Calls on Congress to Deliver a COVID-19 Relief Bill and Support States Before Recessing
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The National Governors Association issued the following joint statement on Dec. 4: * * * New York Governor and National Governors Association Chairman Andrew Cuomo and Arkansas Governor and NGA Vice Chairman Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement regarding ongoing negotiations over a new coronavirus relief bill: "Even as COVID-19 vaccine trials show remarkable results and the pandemic finish line is in sight, the danger the virus poses has never been greater. Toda  more
National Kidney Foundation and RenalytixAI Partner to Improve Early Stage Kidney Disease
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release on Dec. 2: The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced today a partnership with Renalytix AI (NASDAQ:RNLX) to improve kidney disease diagnosis and assessment in the earliest stage of the disease that will ultimately guide clinical interventions and treatments for improved outcomes and quality of life. Kidney disease affects an estimated 37 million adults in the U.S. and can lead to life-threatening kidney f  more
National Kidney Foundation Calls on Biden-Harris Administration to Prioritize Kidney Disease in the First 100 Days
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: Kidney disease is a public health crisis and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is calling on the Biden-Harris Administration to make it a top priority during their first 100 days in office. Affecting 37 million adults in the U.S., kidney disease sits at the intersection of three forces that will shape health care during the new Administration: it is one of the premier examples of low-quality care causing pr  more
National MS Society: Advocates Urge Transition COVID-19 Advisors to Protect People With Pre-Existing Conditions and Disabilities
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: The Society has supported two complementary sets of recommendations to the Biden-Harris COVID 19 Advisory Board urging specific measures to protect people with MS and other chronic or disabling conditions during and after the public health emergency. Along with 31 other national voluntary health organizations, the Society recommend a range of policy measures needed to promote access to affordable health insu  more
National Press Photographers Association Sends Letter to Gov. Cuomo Asking Journalists Be Included in Phase 2 of New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Program
ATHENS, Georgia, Dec. 4 -- The National Press Photographers Association issued the following news: The NPPA sent a letter to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker asking that journalists who have direct contact with the public on a regular basis, and particularly visual journalists, be included in Phase 2 of the Population & Essential Phases of the New York State COVID-19 Vaccination Program. * * * December 2, 2020 To: The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Go  more
Nature Methods Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2020 Edition
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Nature Methods, a journal that says it features novel methods and improvements to tried-and-tested basic research techniques in life sciences, published research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2020 edition: Articles: * A compact Cascade-Cas3 system for targeted genome engineering * Simultaneous profiling of chromatin accessibility and methylation on human cell lines with nanopore sequencing * MARS: discovering novel cell types across heterogene  more
NBA Unveils Game and National Television Schedules for First Half of 2020-21 Season
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The National Basketball Association issued the following news release on Dec. 4: The NBA today released its game schedule and broadcast schedules for TNT, ESPN, ABC, NBA TV and ESPN Radio for the First Half of the 2020-21 regular season (Dec. 22, 2020 - March 4, 2021), detailing the only place you can find the most drama, the biggest stars and thrilling game action. The schedule for the Second Half of the season (March 11 - May 16, 2021) will be released during the latter pa  more
New Report Documents Innovative City-Level Policies Passed in 2020 to Protect Reproductive Health, Rights, Justice During COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (TNSRep) -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following news release on Dec. 2: The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) today released a new report, Protecting Reproductive Freedom in Cities and Counties During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Local Reproductive Freedom Index Special Report, documenting the promising policies and practices of localities as they work to address the intersection of the pandemic and reproductive health, rights, and ju  more
New Report: The Bipartisan ACA Fix Congress Has Been Looking For
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSRep) -- The Manhattan Institute for Policy Research issued the following news release: Voters in battleground states consistently cited the importance of insuring Americans with preexisting health conditions as a primary concern affecting voting decisions. In a new report for the Manhattan Institute, senior fellow Chris Pope takes these concerns to task, evaluating setbacks in America's current health-care system that prevent consumers with preexisting conditions from recei  more
New York City Bar Association: City Bar Warns of Potential Threats to Independence of the Colombian Judiciary
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following statement: * * * The New York City Bar Association has issued a statement raising "serious concerns about threats to the independence of the Colombian judiciary" posed by public statements and proposed judicial reforms that have arisen in reaction to the pretrial detention and investigation of former President Alvaro Uribe on charges of witness tampering and obstruction of justice. The statement relates recent events i  more
New York Civil Liberties Union: Federal Court Rules That Detained Immigrants Must Receive Timely Access to Judges
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Nov. 30: A federal judge ruled today that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is required to present detained immigrants before a judge within 10 days of being arrested. The ruling is the first of its kind in the nation establishing standards that would curb ICE's practice of holding detained immigrants indefinitely in violation of their due process rights. The Southern District of New York issued th  more
New York Community Trust: Levinson Arts Achievement Award Given to Gabe Stone Shayer
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSAwa) -- The New York Community Trust issued the following news release: Rising ballet dancer and choreographer Gabe Stone Shayer has been selected by an independent committee to receive the Levinson Arts Achievement Award, a $50,000 grant made possible by Robert A. Levinson and Patricia S. Levinson through their fund in The New York Community Trust. Shayer, 26, was recently promoted to soloist with American Ballet Theatre (ABT), and has danced to acclaim around the world.   more
New York Public Library Launches A Month-Long 'Roar for NYC' to Support and Inspire NYC and Its Resilient Residents
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on Dec. 3: The New York Public Library is painting the town read. To inspire and support a City coping with unprecedented challenges, the Library is launching a month-long "Roar for NYC," with NYC-themed storytimes, virtual programs with Desus & Mero, Marlon James, Susan Choi, Min Jin Lee, Isaac Fitzgerald, and others, and a host of other free offerings throughout the month of December. The centerpiece of the ca  more
New York State Association of Counties Issues Statement President Marren on Congress to Fight for Direct Funding
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following statement: * * * NYSAC and NYSCEA sent a letter to the New York State Congressional Delegation Calling on Congress to support the direct allocation of resources to all counties. As Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, McConnell and the President move towards a bi-partisan stimulus package, NYSAC and NYSCEA sent a letter to the New York State Congressional Delegation Calling on Congress to support the direct  more
New York State Association of Counties: Campaign Highlighting County Leadership During COVID-19 Receives Honor
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release: The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) was honored with an award for the "NY Counties Lead" campaign. The New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) was honored with an award for the "NY Counties Lead" campaign, which highlighted the county response during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The campaign won the 2020 Capital Region MARCOM Award for demonstrating how co  more
New York State Bar Association: Rochester Police Chief Will Speak at Forum Held by Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release: The New York State Bar Association Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform will hold its third in a series of virtual public forums at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 7. The forum will provide members of the law enforcement community with an opportunity to discuss the unique challenges they face amid the debate over racial injustice and police reform. Rochester Police Chief Cynthia Herriott-Sulli  more
New York State Nurses Association Raises Serious Concerns About Recent Comments Made by Hospital Executives Regarding Personal Protective Equipment
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release: The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) is raising serious concerns about recent comments made by hospital executives at Albany Medical Center. In a recent news conference, one hospital executive said: "Through the fall, we've been very careful about how we use our PPE including things we have been criticized for which is trying to reprocess and reuse N95 masks." This was reiterated seve  more
New York State Nurses Association: New Rochelle Nurses Locked Out
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release on Dec. 3: Today, nurses ended their two-day Unfair Labor Practice strike at 7 a.m., planning to return to the hospital to take care of patients. Nurses, with the support of elected and community leaders, walked back into the hospital at the main entrance to start their scheduled shifts at 7 a.m. Several nurses who were on the schedule to work were called the night before and told not to c  more
New York State Nurses Association: Nurse Lock Out at New Rochelle Stretches Into Second Day
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Nurses Association issued the following news release: Montefiore's lock out of nurses who went on strike at New Rochelle entered day two. Nurses who were scheduled to work today were called and told not to come in, despite the number of patients in the hospital returning to normal volume on the open units. Raymond Roldan, RN, an ER nurse, explained: "I was scheduled to work yesterday and today, but I was called Wednesday evening and told not  more
Northwell Health is Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System
GREAT NECK, New York, Dec. 1 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: Several months after COVID-19 forced Ron Panzok into a coma, his energetic spirit continues to surface. The 66-year-old Queens resident contracted the coronavirus during the height of the patient surge in New York in March. He spent several weeks at North Shore University Hospital, having "virtual visits" with his family -- all of which he can't remember. But after recovery and discharge, weakness on his left side deb  more
Northwell Opens COVID-19 Testing Sites in Huntington, Riverhead
GREAT NECK, New York, Dec. 3 -- Northwell Health issued the following news: Northwell Health, in conjunction with the Suffolk County Department of Health, has opened coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) community testing centers to help stem the rising transmission rate in Huntington Station and Riverhead. The goal is to identify, treat and quarantine those who are infected in order to curb the spread of the virus and minimize the need for hospitalizations. The free, diagnostic testing is being  more
NYU Langone Health Expands Access to Specialized Care in Southwest Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: NYU Langone Health continues to improve access to primary and specialty care at NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Bay Ridge, recently welcoming 10 new specialists in cardiology, hand surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, and spine surgery. "Three years since its opening, we continue to expand comprehensive care at NYU Langone Ambu  more
NYU Langone Health: Once Hospitalized, Black Patients With COVID-19 Have Lower Risk of Death Than White Patients
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSJou) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: While multiple research studies show that Black and Hispanic patients are more likely to receive a positive test result for coronavirus disease (COVID-19), a team of investigators at NYU Langone Health has found that once hospitalized, Black patients (after controlling for other serious health conditions and neighborhood income) were less likely to   more
NYU Langone's Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology Appoints Director of Pancreatic Disease Program
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSPer) -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, issued the following news release: Tamas A. Gonda, MD, a nationally renowned advanced endoscopist and translational researcher in pancreatic disease, has joined NYU Langone Health as the director of the Pancreatic Disease Program within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He has also been named chief of advanced endoscopy at NYU Langone's Tisch Hospital. Before joining   more
Open Society Justice Initiative: Child Slavery Suit Before Supreme Court to Decide U.S. Companies' Liability in Human Rights Abuses
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the consolidated case of Nestle USA and Cargill v. Doe. The case stems from two lawsuits brought by former child slaves who allege that they were trafficked from Mali to work on cacao farms in Cote d'Ivoire, where they labored without pay for twelve to fourteen hours a day, were provided minimal food and shelter, and subjected to physical abus  more
Open Society Justice Initiative: Justice Initiative Welcomes African Court's Ruling Against 'Arbitrary' Vagrancy Laws
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Open Society Justice Initiative issued the following news release on Dec. 4: Today, a continental court in Africa delivered a landmark opinion on colonial era vagrancy laws, which criminalize activities such as loitering, public indecency, and begging. The judgment has the potential to help reshape criminal justice policy and practice in dozens of African countries and reduce prison overcrowding. The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights issued an Advisory Opinion   more
Orthodox Union, RCA & YU Mark Passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks With Moving Video Tribute
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following joint news release with Rabbinical Council of America and Yeshiva University: The Orthodox Union, Rabbinical Council of America and Yeshiva University have joined together to create a moving video tribute to former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks that highlights his teachings, impact and influence. The video was released on Sunday, November 29th. The 22-minute video fea  more
Paley Center for Media Announces the Appointment of Jamitha Fields to the Newly Created Position of VP, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release on Dec. 4: The Paley Center for Media, the media industry's preeminent nonprofit, today announced the appointment of Jamitha Fields to the new position of VP, Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement. Ms. Fields will report directly to the Paley Center's President & CEO, Maureen J. Reidy. The Paley Center has a long and proud tradition of honoring diversity in media. Throughout the years, the organization has paid tribut  more
Pet Sitters International Names 2021 Pet Sitter of the Year
KING, North Carolina, Dec. 2 -- Pet Sitters International issued the following news release: Pet Sitters International (PSI) has named Daniel Reitman, owner of Dan's Dog Walking and Pet Sitting in Port Washington, New York, the 2021 Pet Sitter of the Year(TM). PSI, the world's largest educational association for professional pet sitters, presents this award annually to a pet-sitting business owner who embodies the passion and professionalism of the pet-sitting industry. "Our association is com  more
Pete's Perspectives: Welcoming Say Yes Syracuse to the Community Foundation
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 2 -- The Community Foundation of Central New York issued the following commentary by President and CEO Peter A. Dunn: Back in the summer of 2008, literally a month after I arrived in Syracuse to join the Community Foundation, I met with leaders of Say Yes to Education and the Syracuse City School District (SCSD). They presented the outlines of an emerging partnership to expand college access for SCSD students in collaboration with local partners, including the City of S  more
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Plant-Based Hospitals Meals Are Law in New York State Starting Dec. 6
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release: New York State hospitals must make a healthful plant-based option available at every meal starting Dec. 6, following a landmark bill that was signed into law last year. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, which supported the bill, is a member of a nonprofit coalition that offers support, resources, and hands-on trainings to help hospital culinary teams provide more plant-b  more
Population Health Management Journal Issues Research Articles in December 2020 Edition
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 3 -- Population Health Management, a journal that says it features strategies for improving the systems and policies that affect health care quality, access and outcomes ultimately improving the health of an entire population, published research articles on the following topics in its December 2020 edition: Original Articles: * Why Are Some US Nonprofit Hospitals Not Addressing Opioid Misuse in Their Communities? * Health Care Utilization and Medical Cost Outcome  more
Pornhub Profits From Child Sexual Abuse Material and Must Be Investigated By DOJ
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news: The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate Pornhub for profiting from child sexual abuse material, as new evidence from The New York Times shows. Nicholas Kristof of the Times reports, "Yet there's another side of [Pornhub]: Its site is infested with rape videos. It monetizes child rapes, revenge pornography, spy cam videos of women showerin  more
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility: Aerially Sprayed Pesticide Contains PFAS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSRes) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility issued the following news release: State efforts to control mosquito-borne illnesses may be creating a new health problem. The insecticide Massachusetts and numerous other states use for mosquito control, both applied aerially and sprayed from trucks along roads, contains per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), according to lab test results posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER)  more
Public Health Reports Journal Issues Research Articles in January/February 2021 Edition
WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Public Health Reports, a peer-reviewed journal that says it features public health practice and methodology, original research, public health law and public health schools and teaching from the Surgeon General and the Public Health Service, published research articles on the following topics in its January/February 2021 edition: Case Study/Practice: * Containing COVID-19 Through Contact Tracing: A Local Health Agency Approach * Innovative COVID-19 Programs to Rapidly Se  more
Public Opposition to Gibbstown LNG Export on Delaware River Explodes Governors of Four States Petitioned to Vote NO December 9
BRISTOL, Pennsylvania, Dec. 5 -- The Delaware Riverkeeper Network issued the following news release on Dec.4: Governors' Offices in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware - People from all four Delaware River Watershed states joined together to amplify their opposition to a Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export terminal proposed for Gibbstown, New Jersey, sending strong messages to the governors of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, ahead of a likely vote on the permit at n  more
Public Statement of Reform and Progressive Organizations, Communities and Congregations in Israel and From Throughout the World on the Intention to Appoint Eitam to the Position of Chairperson of Vashem
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Union for Reform Judaism issued the following joint statement: The Israel Reform Movement (IMPJ), the World Union for Progressive Judaism (WUPJ), the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ, North America), and ARZENU-the International Federation of Reform Zionist Movements express our opposition to the plan to appoint former Minister and MK Brigadier General (retired) Efi Eitam to the position of Chairperson of the Executive of Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center.   more
Record Number of Homicides in Greensboro: How the Pandemic Has Exacerbated Gun Violence and How Policymakers Can Respond
MANHATTAN, New York, Dec. 3 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: As reported by the Greensboro News & Record, "With still another month left in 2020, Greensboro has seen a record 56 homicides, surpassing last year's record of 45. Almost all of the victims are [B]lack, and authorities say the assailants in violent crimes are getting younger and more guns are being used to commit them." "Far too many families - ours in  more
Resolve to Save Lives: New Program Announced to Lower High Blood Pressure in Unreached Communities Across Nigeria
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Resolve to Save Lives, an initiative of Vital Strategies issued the following news release: In Nigeria, heart disease is responsible for one in ten deaths. earlier this month, the Federal Ministry of Health's Non-communicable Disease Division announced the Nigeria Hypertension Control Initiative (NHCI), a new program to control high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) and improve heart health. NHCI, which integrates hypertension care and treatment in primary health c  more
Risk and Insurance Management Society and MAX Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Collaborate on Risk Management Development
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release on Dec. 4: RIMS, the risk management society(R), and Max Life Insurance Co. Lt. have agreed on a risk management development initiative to further explore business challenges and opportunities in India, while sparking critical risk management conversation and action in the country. Additionally, Max Life will take a prominent role in the upcoming virtual RIMS Risk Forum India scheduled for December 4  more
Riverkeeper: Statement on Gov. Cuomo's Veto of Bill to Protect 41,000 Miles of NY's Headwater Streams and Creeks
OSSINING, New York, Nov. 30 -- Riverkeeper issued the following news release: Governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed legislation that will extend the Department of Environmental Conservation's Protection of Waters Program to class C streams intended to provide oversight to projects which may disturb stream banks or beds. Class AA, A, B and C trout streams already require permits for covered activities. Riverkeeper and our partner organizations have documented waterways across the Hudson River Estuary  more
Rockefeller Foundation: America's Mayors Sound Alarm on Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19 Pandemic on Their Cities, According to New Survey
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 (TNSRep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release: As leaders in Washington continue to be divided over additional stimulus, America's mayors paint a troubling picture for the future of their cities in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to this year's Menino Survey of Mayors, the only national representative survey of America's mayors conducted annually by Boston University's Initiative on Cities. Most alarmingly, mayors cite the impact on  more
Rockefeller Foundation: Miami Beach Launches Race to Trace
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on Dec. 1: The City of Miami Beach today announced the launch of Race to Trace, a new program intended to provide focused Covid-19 contact tracing and other health resources to Miami Beach hotels, restaurants as well as cultural venues. Funded under a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation, the program will provide businesses with a dedicated strike team of seasoned contact tracers from the Florida Department of Hea  more
Rockefeller Foundation: New Global Commission to End Energy Poverty Report Calls for Urgent Action as Part of Equitable Economic Recovery
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on Dec. 3: The Global Commission to End Energy Poverty (GCEEP) today publishes its 2020 Report: Electricity Access, calling for urgent action on increasing energy access for the unconnected and the underserved as part of an inclusive economic recovery. The report argues that the coronavirus crisis presents new imperatives to accelerate progress toward a more sustainable and equitable energy future as governments i  more
SAG-AFTRA Applauds New York Gov. Cuomo for Signing Right to Publicity Protections
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release: SAG-AFTRA applauds Governor Cuomo, Senator Sevino, Senator Gianaris, Assemblywoman Weinstein and the entire New York Legislature for enacting a strong right of publicity and deepfakes bill. The law protects the images and voices of SAG-AFTRA members and their families, in life and now post mortem, from unwanted and unauthorized commercial exploitation, a  more
Salvation Army: Countdown to Christmas Begins in New York City With World's Biggest-Ever Red Kettle
LONDON, England, Dec. 2 -- The Salvation Army International issued the following news: RED Kettles collecting money for The Salvation Army's year-round provision of diverse social services are a familiar sight across the USA and several other countries in the run-up to Christmas. This year, with significantly increased demand for services but reduced footfall because of COVID-19, 'the challenge is greater than ever before' according to Lieut-Colonel Ricardo Fernandez, The Salvation Army's Divis  more
Sierra Club: New York Establishes Office of Renewable Energy Siting to Accelerate Clean Energy Development
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: New York created the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) as per the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act that passed in the 2020 NYS budget. ORES will keep local communities at the center of developing local zoning policy, preserves local participation, and provides towns with the funding needed to meaningfully engage in the siting process. The state recently released the draft rules that will e  more
State Educational Technology Directors Association Honors New York Congresswoman Grace Meng With 2020 Federal Policy Maker of the Year Award
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 (TNSAwa) -- The State Educational Technology Directors Association issued the following news release: SETDA, the principal membership association of U.S. state and territorial educational technology leaders announced at their recent Leadership Summit, Grace Meng, U.S. Congresswoman, New York, as the 2020 recipient of the SETDA Federal Policy Maker of the Year Award. Congresswoman Meng accepted the award via video at the 2020 SETDA Leadership Summit: Inspiring, Celebrating, an  more
Statement From the Tri-Council for Nursing on the Status of the U.S. Health Care Workforce During the COVID-19 Pandemic
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: The current surge in COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths has pushed the health care system into crisis. The Tri-Council for Nursing continues to assess the situation, share information, and determine ways we can help mitigate the current burden on the nursing profession and provide constructive recommendations for the future. The Tri-Council for Nursing is comprised of the American Association o  more
Statement From Vera on Prioritizing Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for People in Jails, Prisons, and Detention Centers
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following statement on Dec. 1: Today, in an emergency meeting, the CDC's Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices will vote to decide who will be the first to receive the anticipated COVID-19 vaccine. Most congregate settings have already been named and prioritized given their high risk. The 2.3 million people who are incarcerated in the United States and the tens of thousands of staff working in correctional facilities are also   more
Stop & Shop and the New York Giants to Support Food Bank With Annual Food Drive
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Food Bank For New York City issued the following news: Stop & Shop and the New York Giants are collecting donations for the Food Bank for New York City, the city's largest hunger-relief organization which strives to end hunger across the five boroughs. The Giants and Stop & Shop's annual Food Drive will accept donations digitally this year, rather than in-person at MetLife Stadium, with a custom page that is an extension of Stop & Shop's website. From December 1-24, fan  more
Study Shows That Stem Cells Derived From Skin Cells of People With MS Make Normal Nerve-Insulating Myelin
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: An international research team has published results that open new possibilities for developing ways to repair nerve-insulating myelin in people with multiple sclerosis. Along with a companion study previously published, the team's research addresses an important question in MS: why do the brain's normal repair mechanisms eventually fail to repair damage to myelin in the brain and spinal cord? Nerve fibers (a  more
Three Mount Sinai Ophthalmologists Receive Prestigious Achievement Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (TNSAwa) -- The Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release on Dec. 1: Three of the largest and most respected ophthalmology organizations in the world have named members of Mount Sinai Health System's Department of Ophthalmology as recipients of some of their most prestigious awards of 2020. These honors recognize the researchers' outstanding leadership and advancements in ophthalmic research and education. Richard Rosen, MD, Vice Chair and Director of Ophthal  more
Three Staff Members Receive Columbia University Irving Medical Center's 2020 Baton Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSAwa) -- Columbia University Irving Medical Center issued the following news on Dec. 4: The 2020 Baton Awards were presented in a virtual ceremony [watch above] during the Dec. 3 meeting of the CUIMC Administrators Network. The three recipients--Janiris Jorge, Dori Lorsch, and D. Anne Stewart--were recognized as team players in receiving this year's Baton Awards. The awards were created in 2009 to recognize medical center team players--individuals who "go the extra dista  more
U.S. Chamber Applauds Rep. Reed's Efforts to Break Gridlock, Deliver Pandemic Relief by End of Year
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce issued the following statement: * * * The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (USCC) strongly supports the bipartisan group of lawmakers who have put forward a new pandemic relief package to be passed by the end of the year. The following statement can be attributed to Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer Neil Bradley. "The USCC applauds Representative Tom Reed (NY-23) for taking action to break the partisan gridlock that is preventing addi  more
United We Dream: We Win Again Court Tells Trump to Reinstate DACA Effective Immediately
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- United We Dream issued the following statement on Dec. 4: * * * Tonight, a federal judge in New York issued an order following their ruling in the Batalla Vidal v. Wolf lawsuit, which challenged Acting DHS Secretary Chad Wolf's July memo attempting to dismantle the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program invalid. The order asserts the DACA program is immediately back to its original form before September 5, 2017 when the Trump administration first tried to e  more
UUP Issues Safety Guidelines for SUNY Spring Semester
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 3 (TNSRep) -- United University Professions issued the following news release: United University Professions has released spring semester safety guidelines to stem the spread of coronavirus on campus and in area communities once classes restart in February. In its report, "United University Professions - Guidelines for Spring 2021: Keeping Our Campuses Safe During the COVID-19 Pandemic," the union calls on SUNY to impose stringent testing mandates as students arrive on c  more
Washington Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Seattle City Council, Mayor for Prioritizing Gun Safety in 2021 City Budget
MANHATTAN, New York, Dec. 3 -- Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a campaign of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news: The Washington chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, released the following statements applauding the Seattle City Council and Mayor Jenny Durkan, a member of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, for a 2021 budget that prioritizes gun safety and community-led interventions: "Budget  more
Waterkeeper Alliance Names Gloria Reuben as President
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Waterkeeper Alliance issued the following news release on Nov. 30: Waterkeeper Alliance, the leading global nonprofit focused on clean water which unites more than 350 Waterkeeper groups worldwide, announced today the appointment of Gloria Reuben as its new president. An actress and social activist, Reuben served as a Trustee with Waterkeeper Alliance from 2007 to 2010, before becoming an advisor to Vice President Al Gore's environmental organization, The Climate Reality Pr  more
Weill Cornell Medicine, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Illumina Collaborate on Scalable Clinical Whole-Genome Sequencing Initiative
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- New York-Presbyterian Hospital issued the following news release: Seeking to advance the scope of precision medicine, Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, and Illumina, Inc. are entering into a collaboration to sequence the complete human genomes of thousands of consenting patients, in order to identify genetic alterations driving disease and potentially reveal previously unidentified therapies for treatment. The initiative, which also includes a collaborat  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: Meow Mix-Study Shows How to Re-Wild Big, Juicy Prey Animals for Wild Tigers
BRONX, New York, Dec. 3 (TNSJou) -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: A new WCS-led study shows how to fully restore a key tiger landscape by re-wilding it with big, juicy prey animals. Publishing their results in the Journal for Nature Conservation (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1617138120301424), the authors looked at factors affecting populations of three large ungulates in Thailand's Western Forest Complex (WEFCOM) (https://thailand.w  more
Wildlife Conservation Society: Pandemic Will Not Cancel WCS Zoos and Aquarium Annual Toy Drive
BRONX, New York, Dec. 5 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: The Wildlife Conservation Society's (WCS) zoos and aquarium - the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and NY Aquarium -are continuing the holiday tradition of an annual toy drive, now in its 11th year, even through the pandemic. This year's toy drive will look a little different but it will ensure families will receive toys during the holidays. The parks will accept toys purch  more
World Evangelical Alliance: Biblical Illiteracy 'Utmost Problem' Facing Global Evangelicalism, Says Schirrmacher
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The World Evangelical Alliance issued the following news on Dec. 3: The biggest crisis facing the evangelical, global church today is the growing lack of biblical literacy worldwide, according to Thomas Schirrmacher, the newly elected secretary-general of the World Evangelical Alliance. "Our biggest problem is that Bible knowledge is fading away," Schirrmacher told The Christian Post. "This is the utmost problem we have beyond all theological differences, financial problems  more
World Jewish Congress: Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories, QAnon Movement on the Rise With Spread of COVID-19
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (TNSRep) -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: Two new reports released on Monday by the World Jewish Congress have found that harmful conspiracy myths targeting Jews have become increasingly widespread online, and that the once United States-centric QAnon movement has begun to take hold across Europe since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The reports, Antisemitic Conspiracy Myths and QAnon: A Conspiracy Myth, explain how misinformation campaigns in  more
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