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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday October 29, 2023 ( 331 items )  
$4.2M grant funds Cornell AES work to better lives in NYS
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Across Cornell, 56 research projects have received federal funding to explore topics that will support New York's food supply, economy and well-being. They include teaching young people financial literacy skills, assessing the economic opportunities for dairy farmers to participate in carbon markets and understanding the role birds play in controlling pests in New York orchards. The Cornell University Agricultural Exper  more
'Braiding Sweetgrass' author to visit campus Nov. 1
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Author and "genius grant" winner Robin Wall Kimmerer will speak at two events on Nov. 1 on the topic of engaging Indigenous knowledge to care for the land. Ecologist, MacArthur "genius grant" winner and bestselling author Robin Wall Kimmerer, who has written about Indigenous people's relationship with the land, will visit campus on Nov. 1. Kimmerer is the author of "Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Kn  more
'Build a Community Around You': Newhouse Alumna Shares Entrepreneurial Insights, Advice With Students in Panel Discussion
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: Kelsey Davis '19, G'20 is the CEO of CLLCTVE, a creative agency she founded in her time as a television, radio and film (TRF) student at the Newhouse School. As her success and ambition serve as inspiration to current students, Davis was invited to Newhouse this fall to discuss her experience and generously give invaluable advice to Newhouse students considering a career in c  more
'Climate Change Comedy Hour' on Nov. 2
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: How to cope with the despair caused by climate change? In the "Climate Change Comedy Hour," environmental historian Aaron Sachs will use a combination of gallows humor, history and silly videos to show how we can shift our attitude about climate change -- and how that shift might help us get to the next stage of climate activism. The presentation will be at 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 2, in Lewis Auditorium in Goldwin Smith Hall.  more
'Holiday Hammock' Trend Can Put Shoppers Over Budget and More Items in Landfills, UB Experts Say
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Plus, AI brings some naughty and nice into the season * * * The holiday shopping season seems to get longer every year -- and that's no accident, according to University at Buffalo School of Management experts Charles Lindsey and Michael Krupski, who specialize in retail marketing strategy, brands and consumer behavior. "Holiday shopping started earlier th  more
'RUIN - Money, Ego and Deception at FTX' Documentary Debuts Tonight on Bloomberg Originals
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release: RUIN: Money, Ego and Deception at FTX, a feature documentary about Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX, premieres tonight on Bloomberg TV at 6pm EST and streams on Bloomberg Originals starting at 8pm EST. Narrated by Bloomberg journalists and experts across the digital assets industry, RUIN leverages the power and resources of the Bloomberg newsroom, which has been at the forefront of the   more
'State of the University' highlights innovation, excellence
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell President Martha E. Pollack gives her State of the University address Oct. 20 in Call Auditorium. From faculty who are shaping the future of artificial intelligence to students engaging with each other across difference to alumni winning some of the world's highest honors, Cornell advanced its unique mission through a wide range of achievements in 2023, President Martha E. Pollack said in her State of the Univer  more
ABC News' 'Nightline' Ranks No. 1 in All Demos -- Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: ABC News' "Nightline" ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (913,000), Adults 25-54 (248,000) and Adults 18-49 (168,000) for the week of Oct. 16, 2023, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. "Nightline" took the top spot, beating CBS' "Comics Unleashed" and NBC's "Late Night with Seth Meyers" in Total Viewers and Adults 25-54 in all 4 weeks of the season. "Nightli  more
ABC: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Lineup of Special Guests for 38th Annual Induction Ceremony at Barclays Center
BURBANK, California, Oct. 25 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of nine new special guests for the Induction Ceremony on Nov. 3, 2023, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Induction Ceremony will be broadcast live coast to coast on Disney+ from Brooklyn, New York, on FRIDAY, NOV. 3 (8:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. CDT/6:00 p.m. MDT/5:00 p.m. PDT), and will be availabl  more
ACPHS SEEKING COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE IN THE BIOPHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: The Stack Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET) at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is seeking underrepresented first- and second-year college students for its June 2-8, 2024 immersive program through the National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals' (NIIMBL) eXperience. This is the second consecutive year CBET ha  more
Adding crushed rock to farmland pulls carbon out of the air
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Adding crushed volcanic rock to cropland could play a key role in removing carbon from the air. In a field study, scientists at the University of California, Davis, and Cornell University found the technology stored carbon in the soil even during an extreme drought in California. The study was published in the journal Environmental Research Communications. Rain captures carbon dioxide from the air as it falls and reacts  more
Adelphi University: Who Bears the Blame When Protests Turn Violent?
GARDEN CITY, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Adelphi professor's ethical framework offers a new way of thinking about culpability and provocation. Throughout history, nonviolent protesters have been met with disproportionately violent reactions from the state--in fact, the threat of violence is so predictable that some protesters preemptively practice keeping their cool in the face of harassment from the police or military. But for Shawn Kaplan, PhD  more
Advancing DEIA: Welcoming InclusiveU Students to First Year Seminar 101
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: First Year Seminar 101 (FYS 101) is a one-credit course required by the University for all first-year and transfer undergraduates, covering such topics as belonging, interdependence, health and wellness, identity, socialization, prejudice, discrimination, bias and stereotype. InclusiveU, an initiative of the Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education in the School of Education, offers a full four-year  more
ADW Professors-at-Large Program announces 2023-24 call for nominations
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell faculty members have until Monday, Nov. 27, to submit nominations of distinguished scholars in the areas of arts, life sciences, and social sciences for the A.D. White Professors-at-Large Program. The program particularly encourages the nomination of women and minority candidates. Nominations of individuals who bridge traditional disciplinary categories also are encouraged. A.D. White Professors-at-Large are app  more
Albany Law School: Government Law Center Fellows Break Down NY Constitution Issues Ahead of Election Day
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: New Yorkers will vote on a pair of state constitutional amendment this November the first of which could eliminate constitutional debt limits for smaller, city school districts allowing them to borrow more to improve aging infrastructure, asbestos abatement, and classroom technology upgrades. The Government Law Center (GLC) at Albany Law School analyzes the first amendment's potential impact on these historically underf  more
Alfred Ceramic Art Museum Publishes Major Book on William Underhill's Sculpture
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Alfred University issued the following news release: The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is pleased to announce the publication of a hardcover book of the work of artist William Underhill. The book, William Underhill: Casting a Legacy, tracks the life and career of William (Bill) Underhill who taught sculpture at the School of Art and Design, New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University, from 1969 to 1997. The detailed chronology is written by Edward   more
Alfred University Faculty Give Presentation at SUNY Librarians Association Conference
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 27 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Three Alfred University faculty delivered a presentation at the annual SUNY Librarians Association Conference on June 15 at SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx, NY. Samantha Dannick, engineering and scholarly communications librarian at Scholes Library, John Hosford, art librarian at Scholes Library, and Angus Powers, professor of glass, gave a presentation titled "Beyond Flipping the Classroom: Glassblowing and E  more
An Update From Scholastic on U.S. Book Fairs
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: This fall, we made changes in our U.S. elementary school fairs out of concern for our Book Fair hosts. In doing this, we offered a collection of books to supplement the diverse collection of titles already available at the Scholastic Book Fair. We understand now that the separate nature of the collection has caused confusion and feelings of exclusion. We are working across  more
AP Announces Winners of 2023 Oliver S. Gramling Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: Associated Press journalists and staffers from China, Ukraine, the U.S. and beyond are among the winners of the 2023 Oliver S. Gramling Awards, the highest internal honors of The Associated Press. Created in 1994 to recognize AP staffers for professional excellence, the Gramling Awards are decided each year by a panel of judges from across the news cooperative. The $10,000 awards come from a fund established by the e  more
As Pew investigator, Goldberg to study how animals feed young
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jesse Goldberg, associate professor and Robert R. Capranica Fellow in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior, has been selected by the Pew Charitable Trusts to be a member of the 2023 class of Innovation Fund investigators. Goldberg studies the ways learning processes are implemented in the brain. He will team up with New York University's Robert C. Froemke to undertake joint research into how parents feed their yo  more
Auburn College of Engineering: Civil Engineering Assistant Professor Takes Deep Dive Into Morphing Skins
AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Auburn University's College of Engineering issued the following news: By Dustin Duncan Ali Khosravi plans to dive deep into morphing skins on robotic systems designed to burrow deep for measuring soil structures. Khosravi, an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is the principal investigator for a $509,232, three-year collaborative grant from the National Science Foundation titled "Elasto-Granular Interactions Betwe  more
Bankrate: 81% Did Not Increase Their Emergency Savings This Year, As Majority Feel Behind
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: More than 4 in 5 Americans (81%) say they did not increase their emergency savings this year, and a majority of Americans (60%) also say they feel behind on their emergency savings, according to a new Bankrate report. Click here for more (information:https://www.bankrate.com/banking/savings/emergency-savings-survey/) Since the beginning of the year, less than 1 in 5 Americans (19%) have  more
Bankrate: Average Retail Credit Card APR Hits Record High of 28.93%
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: With the holiday season approaching and interest rates on the rise, the average APR for retail credit cards reached a new record high of 28.93% this year, up from 26.72% in 2022 and 24.35% in 2021, according to Bankrate's annual Retail Cards Study. Click here for more information: https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/retail-store-credit-card-survey/ The average store-only cre  more
Barnard College: Why I Research Indigenous Language Revitalization
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Eliana Steele '26, a Laidlaw Scholar and linguistics major, researches language engineering -- a method to restore Indigenous oral cultures, histories, and identity. * * * I went to a large public school in the East San Francisco Bay Area, and as I progressed through high school, I became more aware that I did not know many of my classmates. This was when I realized that I could begin to form deeper relationships   more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Marietta
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Marietta bookstore on Wednesday, November 1st. The new Barnes & Noble is in The Avenue at East Cobb (4475 Roswell Road, Suite 102, Marietta GA 30062) across from Panera Bread. This event marks one of two new Barnes & Noble bookstores to open on the 1st, with another new Barnes & Nob  more
Baylor College of Medicine: Dr. Nuo Li Named a Pew Charitable Trust Innovation Fund Investigator
HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news: Dr. Nuo Li, associate professor in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine and a McNair Scholar, has been selected to be a part of the 2023 class of Innovation Fund Investigators by the Pew Charitable Trust. He was selected along with his collaborator Dr. Roozbeh Kiani, associate professor of neural science at New York University. They are among 12 scientists who are partnering on interdis  more
Ben Ford '23 Accepted into Techstars Silicon Valley Program
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Ben Ford '23, founder of Fundwurx and an alumnus of both the Martin J. Whitman School of Management and the School of Information Studies, was accepted into the elite and highly competitive Techstars Oakland Powered by J.P. Morgan program. Ford was part of an inaugural cohort of twelve innovative startups selected from a pool of more than 1,000 global applicants and will begin the program later this month. Ford bega  more
Berkshire Bank Foundation Announces $426,000 in Philanthropic Contributions
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 24 -- The Berkshire Bank issued the following news release: Berkshire Bank, a leading community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, announced more than $426,000 in Foundation philanthropic investments during the third quarter of 2023. These investments contributed to helping the communities Berkshire Bank serves. Grants awarded cover a wide range of projects that include arts, education, environment, health, housing, seniors, and diversity, equi  more
Binghamton University Computer Scientists Program Robotic Seeing-Eye Dog to Guide the Visually Impaired
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Last year, the Computer Science Department at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science went trick-or-treating with a quadruped robotic dog. This year, they are using the robot for something that Assistant Professor Shiqi Zhang calls "much more important" than handing out candy, as fun as that can be. Zhang and PhD students David DeFazio and Eisuke Hirota have been working on a robo  more
Binghamton University Researchers Get FDA Approval for Drug to Treat World's Most Common Genetic Disease
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: A new drug developed by professors from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Binghamton University has received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a common genetic disease that mostly affects young boys. DMD is the most common genetic disease. It leads to the loss of the dystrophin protein in muscle tissues, w  more
Binghamton University-Led Battery Initiative Named Federal Tech Hub
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: The federal government designated the New Energy New York (NENY) project led by Binghamton University a hub for battery innovation in a series of announcements Oct. 23. NENY received a Regional Tech Hub designation from the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Tech Hubs program aims to drive regional innovation and job cr  more
Binghamton University: Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences Welcomes 25 New Faculty/staff
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 26 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Binghamton University's Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences has welcomed 25 faculty and staff since spring 2023 as the college continues to expand. The new employees are spread throughout the college, having joined five (out of six) academic divisions and the Division of Advising and Academic Excellence. "The new faculty and staff bring a broad range of expertise to Binghamton University, enriching our   more
Binghamton University: SSIE Department Celebrates 2022-23 Successes in Student Achievement, Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: The fall semester at Binghamton University is in full swing, and the Department of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science is building on a productive 2022-23. Department news The SSIE Department now offers an engineering management track at the MS graduate level. Classes and projects prepare students for a variety of industries, from  more
Binghamton University: Turning Sounds Into Sights - From Music-Making to the Movie Screen
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: In the early 2000s, the only movies Michael Stoltz knew were from going to Blockbuster Video -- and at the time, he had no idea where to even begin if he wanted to make his own, especially the sort he was interested in. "I enjoyed them as entertainment, but the idea of making a movie, it seemed impossible," said Stoltz, a new lecturer and filmmaker at Binghamton University. "This is before laptops; even having a   more
Binghamton-Led Battery Initiative Named Federal Tech Hub
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 25 -- Binghamton University's Division of Research issued the following news: The federal government designated the New Energy New York (NENY) project led by Binghamton University a hub for battery innovation in a series of announcements Oct. 23. NENY received a Regional Tech Hub designation from the Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Tech Hubs program aims to drive regional innovation and   more
Business Network for Offshore Wind: New York's Big Offshore Wind Buy Getting State Back on Track
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The Business Network for Offshore Wind, an organization that expands the adoption of offshore wind energy, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * Attentive Energy One, Community Offshore Wind, and Excelsior Wind will deliver 4,032 MW to the state of New York * * * The Business Network for Offshore Wind celebrates today's announcement by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) of the results for the st  more
Carter Ledyard Partner Michael Shapiro Featured in Netflix Documentary 'Get Gotti'
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: Carter Ledyard's own partner, Michael Shapiro, appears in the upcoming Netflix docuseries "Get Gotti," discussing his involvement as a member of the first federal Gotti trial defense team in the landmark case the United States v. Gotti from 1986-1987. Mr. Shapiro's expertise in criminal defense has garnered him a reputation as a formidable attorney and established himself as an except  more
CCNY MFA Film Student Sisa Quispe Wins NY Women in Film Scholarship
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- City College of New York issued the following news: The City College of New York MFA student in Film, Cinema, and Video Studies Sisa Quispe was awarded a 2023 New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT) scholarship. She was one of seven film, television, and media production students at New York area schools as part of the organization's ongoing commitment to nurturing the next generation of women in media. The other awardees were Brooklyn College Film Production undergr  more
Celebrating Native Heritage Month 2023
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Each November, Multicultural Affairs' Native Student Program, leads the celebration of Native Heritage Month alongside students, faculty and staff. With more than 574 federally recognized Indigenous nations within the United States, each hosting their own distinct traditions, languages and customs, Native Heritage Month is a time to pause and recognize the rich diversity of the Indigenous people across Turtle Island.   more
Centenary College of Louisiana: Dr. Kodjo Adabra to Visit Centenary College for Lecture November 9
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Dr. Kodjo Adabra, associate professor of Francophone studies at the State University of New York (SUNY) Geneseo, will visit Centenary next month to give a lecture and interact with students and faculty members. Adabra will discuss his journey from Togo to America, including his experience as a graduate student and his work as a professor in America's largest integrated system of   more
Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, Acquires the Papers of Distinguished Art Historian and Scholar Eddie Chambers
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Oct. 27 -- Bard College issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: The Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (CCS Bard) today announced that distinguished Black British scholar and art historian, Eddie Chambers, has placed his papers with the CCS Bard Archives, significantly enhancing the scope of CCS Bard's research collections. This archival acquisition is the first in a series dedicated to Black Exhibition Histories, an initiative co-funded by th  more
Chancellor Syverud Addresses University Senate Oct. 25
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its meeting today. His remarks were as follows: Thank you, Professor Reed. My remarks will be brief. I don't need the full time allotted, and I'll answer questions after the provost's remarks. I'd like to start by acknowledging that it's been a really challenging time these past two and a half weeks. I appreciate how deeply our campus is feeling the terrorist a  more
Chinese linguist Tsu-Lin Mei dies at 90
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Tsu-Lin Mei, professor emeritus in the Department of Asian Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, died Oct. 14 in Ithaca. He was 90. Mei was one of the most important Chinese historical linguists of the 20th century, said John Whitman, professor of linguistics (A&S). "He bridged the gap between the innovative non-Chinese scholars and more traditional Chinese philology," Whitman said. "Tsu-Lin had wonderfully prod  more
Clarkson Bioethics Collaborates With The Hastings Center to Develop Climate Change, Health, and Ethics Program
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 25 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University's Bioethics program is teaming up with The Hastings Center to offer a new program focused on Climate Bioethics. The program will recruit Caribbean Research Ethics Education Initiative (CREEi) program graduate students to spend a year learning about climate change and health and exploring normative ethics questions often overlooked in related research, policy, and practice. Through this program, stu  more
Clarkson University Student Presents Research at North American Power Symposium
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Devin Hodoroski, a junior Honors Student and Electrical Engineering major from Schenectady, NY recently published a paper for the North American Power Symposium (NAPS 2023) conference in Asheville, NC, titled "Impact of Climate Change on Long-Term Load Forecasting: Case Studies in New York State" under the direction of advisor Assistant Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering Leo Jiang. The research hig  more
CNN: Anderson Cooper Reports From Israel in 'Hostage to Terror' for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- CNN issued the following news on Oct. 27, 2023: The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a CNN Original, continues with new reporting from CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper surrounding the families of those kidnapped from Nir Oz in Southern Israel. "Hostage to Terror" will premiere on Sunday, October 29 at 10pm ET. A mile from Gaza, the Nir Oz kibbutz was targeted during the October 7 terrorist attack, and earlier this week, residents Yocheved Lifshitz and Nurit Cooper were two of t  more
Colgate: Next Up on 13 - Indiana Jones Era is Over With Professor Elizabeth Marlowe
HAMILTON, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Colgate University issued the following news: On the latest episode of 13, hear from Professor of Art and Chair of Museum Studies Elizabeth Marlowe as she shares her insights into the world of stolen antiquities and her work to assist the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in the seizure of a famous bronze sculpture from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Museums and private collectors around the world have come under fire for displaying   more
Columbia School of Public Health: Collaboration With CVS Health Elevates Menstruation Education for Girls
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Last year, Marni Sommer and colleagues in the Columbia Mailman School GATE (Gender, Adolescent Transitions, and Environment) Program published A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Periods. This October, CVS Health is making portions of the book available for free on its online Wellness Zone. Sommer, professor of sociomedical sciences, is a world-renowned authority on menstruation education a  more
Columbia University: A Nobel Prize, MacArthur Fellows, National Academy of Medicine Elections, Newly Tenured Faculty, and More
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and milestones from September 21 to October 25, 2023. If you have an accomplishment you'd like to be considered for inclusion, please email newsteam@columbia.edu with your name, title, school, de  more
Columbia University: What Community Members Should Know Now to Protect Against Flu and COVID-19
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Columbia University issued the following news: As the new school year gets into full swing, another cold and flu season comes with it. Columbia News caught up with Melanie Bernitz, senior vice president for Columbia Health, to get the latest guidance on how to handle these and other common illnesses, including COVID-19. Bernitz discussed both the Centers for Disease Control's (CDC) general recommendations and specific tips for the Columbia community to bear in mind in the w  more
Columbia: Can You Keep a Secret?
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Columbia's History Lab is staffed by a team of scholars, designers, scientists, and engineers, who are building tools to preserve the fabric of the past and provide lessons for the future. The lab has gathered more than 3 million documents to create the Freedom of Information Archive, the world's largest database of declassified government records. Matthew Connelly, a professor of international and global history, directs the   more
Congress to Campus to Bring Former Members of Congress to St. Bonaventure for Dialogue, Public Forum
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Oct. 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Two former members of the U.S. House of Representatives will visit St. Bonaventure University Nov. 13 and 14 to meet with students and hold a public forum as part of the Congress to Campus program. Vicky Hartzler (R-Missouri), who served the U.S. House from 2011 to 2022, and Larry LaRocco (D-Idaho), a House member from 1991 to 1995, will participate in two days of activities on   more
Cornell AI Strategy certificate prepares leaders to leverage new tech
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the era of artificial intelligence (AI), professionals across sectors are racing to strategize ethical and sustainable applications of the technology. Many organizations are actively pursuing AI knowledge not only to harness its potential but also to ensure responsible implementation. Cornell's new AI Strategy certificate program - authored by Soumitra Dutta, professor of operations, technology and information manage  more
Cornell expands wildfire smoke sensor network for New York
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Smoke from wildfires burning in Canada shroud the Sage Hall tower, foreground, and McGraw Tower on June 7. A partnership between the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell Cooperative Extension has installed air-quality sensors in 28 New York counties that had none, helping agencies collect real-time data and provide more timely health alerts to the public. When wildf  more
Cornell partners on $22M cereal crops project
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell researchers are partnering on the newly announced Feed the Future Climate Resilient Cereals Innovation Lab (CRCIL), providing plant breeding expertise and powerful computational tools to increase the accessibility of cereal crops for those most vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition. The $22 million award from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is led by Kansas State University and includes U.S  more
Cornell Tech: Research Repository ArXiv Receives $10M
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: Cornell Tech has announced a total of more than $10 million in gifts and grants from the Simons Foundation and the National Science Foundation, respectively, to support arXiv, a free distribution service and open-access archive for scholarly articles. The funding will allow the growing repository with more than 2 million articles to migrate to the cloud and modernize its code to ensure reliability, fault tolerance and access  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: EPA Grant Will Support Ambient Air Monitoring in Underserved Neighborhoods
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: Associate Professor Brian Pavilonis and team were awarded nearly $500,000 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to monitor air pollutants in New York State communities with environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from air pollution exposure. This three-year project seeks to improve air quality and public health across these neigh  more
CUNY: Science Spotlight: Professor Maria Figueiredo-Pereira Seeks New Ways to Treat Alzheimer's Disease
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * With funding from NIH, she is part of a team of researchers focused on repurposing existing drugs. * * * Professor Maria Figueiredo-Pereira (GC/Hunter, Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience) leads a lab focused on finding ways to treat Alzheimer's disease. The lab, based at CUNY's Hunter College, delves into the core mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease, including ubiquitination, infl  more
Daemen College: Costelloe Appointed Chief of Staff
AMHERST, New York, Oct. 25 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Daemen University President Gary A. Olson announced the appointment of Kari Costelloe as the university's new chief of staff, effective Monday, October 30, 2023. In this position, Costelloe will serve as an advisor to President Olson and a liaison between the president and key internal and external groups, including the Daemen University Board of Trustees. She will also be responsible for oversight of the president's offic  more
David Muller wins Cowley Medal and Keithley Award
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: David A. Muller, the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering in Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University, has been honored with two prestigious awards for his achievements in microscopy: the 2023 John M. Cowley Medal from the International Federation of Societies for Microscopy and the 2024 Joseph F. Keithley Award for Advances in Measurement Science from the American Physical Society. The John M. Cowley   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Anthony D'Esposito Puts New Extreme Speaker and His MAGA Agenda Over Long Islanders
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, increasingly vulnerable New York Republican Anthony D'Esposito elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After churning through a slew of other candidates, D'Esposito went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Brandon Williams Puts New Extreme Speaker and His MAGA Agenda Over Central New York
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, increasingly vulnerable New York Republican Brandon Williams elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Williams went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: George Logan Would Put New Extreme Speaker Mike Johnson and His MAGA Agenda Over Connecticut Families
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, George Logan backed Speaker Mike Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven't heard of Johnson, here's a bit about him: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for providing essential reproductive care. * Johnson led the efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare as the chair of the Republican S  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: George Santos Puts New Extreme Speaker and His MAGA Agenda Over Long Islanders
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, criminally-indicted New York Republican George Santos elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Santos went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish do  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Marc Molinaro Puts New Extreme Speaker and His MAGA Agenda Over New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, increasingly vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Molinaro went all in for Johnson and his extremism. In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to pun  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Mike Lawler Puts New Extreme Speaker and His MAGA Agenda Over Hudson Valley
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, increasingly vulnerable New York Republican Mike Lawler elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After churning through a slew of other candidates, Lawler went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: New Yorkers Are Fed Up With Marc Molinaro's Tight-Knit MAGA Ties
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: After months of working against the best interests of New Yorkers, vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro's tight-knit MAGA ties continue to be exposed. While the GOP's chaotic speaker fight continues, Molinaro has made it abundantly clear that he would rather side with far-right extremist and anti-New Yorker Jim Jordan than listen to New York's 19th Congressional District - no matte  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Nick LaLota Puts New Extreme Speaker and His MAGA Agenda Over Long Islanders
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, increasingly vulnerable New York Republican Nick LaLota elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. After churning through a slew of other candidates, LaLota went all in for Johnson and his extremism: In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Reminder - Brandon Williams Derided the CHIPS and Science Act Until It Became Politically Expedient
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In light of Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo winning the competition to become a national tech hub, Central New Yorkers should remember that MAGA extremist Brandon Williams mocked the bipartisan bill that could bring billions of dollars in investments and create thousands of jobs in New York's 22nd Congressional District. On the campaign trail, Williams branded the CHIPS and Science Act as  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Would Alison Esposito Put New Extreme Speaker Mike Johnson and His MAGA Agenda Over Hudson Valley Families?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, the chaotic Republican caucus elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for providing essential reproductive care. * Johnson led the efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare as the chai  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Would Russell Prescott, Hollie Noveletsky, and Chris Bright Put New Extreme Speaker Mike Johnson and His MAGA Agenda Over Granite Staters?
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, the chaotic Republican caucus elected Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. In case you haven't heard of him, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and voted for legislation to punish doctors for providing essential reproductive care. * Johnson led the efforts to slash Social Security and Medicare as the chai  more
Doctoral Student Chelsea Bouldin Receives Prestigious Imagining America Fellowship
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University School of Education doctoral student and University Fellow Chelsea Bouldin has been awarded an Imagining America (IA) Publicly Active Graduate Education (PAGE) fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year. IA PAGE is a network for publicly engaged graduate students across humanities, arts and design. The program encourages public scholarship, fosters a national, interdisciplinary community of peer sch  more
Duane Morris Women's Impact Network for Success Honors Eve I. Klein and Tracy L. McCreight
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 26 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: The Duane Morris Women's Impact Network for Success (WINS) has honored two attorneys for their efforts to advance women in the legal profession. New York partner Eve I. Klein received the Cheryl Bryson Leadership Award. Austin partner Tracy L. McCreightt received the Margery Reed Professional Excellence Award. Klein and McCreight received the awards at Duane Morris' annual firmwi  more
EisnerAmper Earns 2023 'Best of Accounting' Award for Client Service Excellence
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: EisnerAmper--a global accounting, tax and business advisory firm--has again earned ClearlyRated's "Best of Accounting 5-Year Diamond Award" for excellence in client service. Diamond Award winners have won the Best of Accounting Award for at least five years in a row. EisnerAmper has earned the Best of Accounting for Client Satisfaction designation every year since 2017. EisnerAmper received satisfaction scores of   more
EisnerAmper's Wilen Selected Turnaround Management Association Global President for 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2023: Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announces that Allen Wilen, Partner and National Director of the firm's Financial Advisory Services Group, has been named the Global President of the Turnaround Management Association ("TMA") for the organization's 2024 term. The TMA is a professional community that seeks to strengthen the global economy by working to save distressed businesses, assist man  more
Empire State University Launches M.S. Program in Cybersecurity
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Oct. 24 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Empire State University is launching a new Master of Science in Cybersecurity degree that provides students with and without technical backgrounds a pathway to high-paying jobs in cybersecurity. The program prepares students to meet the growing need for leaders who can protect data and information in the public and private sectors. The M.S. in cybersecurity will l  more
Empire State University Receives $100,000 Grant From the Dyson Foundation
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Empire State University's School of Nursing and Allied Health has received a $100,000 grant from the Dyson Foundation that will create the Nurse and Healthcare Educator Scholarship for students living in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley. The scholarship will be awarded beginning in the fall of 2024 and given to eligible students who reside in the Dyson Found  more
Estrogen therapy's effect on Alzheimer's needs more study
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Estrogen-based menopause hormone therapy for women in midlife should be investigated more thoroughly as a potential strategy for preventing Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, according to a new analysis from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. The researchers, whose findings appear Oct. 23 in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, performed a meta-analysis of six clinical trials and 45 observational stu  more
Experts Discuss Federal Merger Guidelines at Conference Honoring Three NYU Law Faculty
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2023: On September 29, a day-long conference at NYU Law both examined the state and direction of US merger law and enforcement and honored three preeminent NYU Law antitrust scholars: Harry First, Charles L. Denison Professor of Law Emeritus; Eleanor Fox '61, Walter J. Derenberg Professor of Trade Regulation Emerita; and Professor Dan Rubinfeld. "We are gathering to celebrate the remarkabl  more
Extraordinary Gift Ensures Dick Clark's Legacy Lives on in Expansion of Los Angeles Program
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: One of Syracuse University's most famous graduates, Dick Clark '51 started his broadcast career in Central New York and grew to prominence in Philadelphia as host of "American Bandstand." But it was Los Angeles that offered the greatest opportunity for the visionary who would become legendary for building an entertainment empire that launched countless careers. "LA remains the center of the broadcast industry, and Di  more
Featured Media Coverage - Week of Oct. 23
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this week: Lynne Vincent, assistant professor of management at the Whitman School, was quoted in a CBS News article about 7,000 Stellantis factory workers joining the UAW strike. Robert Thompson, media professor at the Newhouse School, spoke with The Guardian about female celebrities and the questionable future  more
Film Favorites for Your Halloween Movie Night
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Looking for a good scary movie to watch this Halloween? Get your popcorn and candy ready for these recommendations by some of our faculty experts who weighed in on their scariest favorites. I am particularly partial to artsy horror films that are less gore and more psychological terror. My two particular favorites are both 1990s films: 'Funny Games' (1997) and 'Safe' (1993). Both deal with the psychodynamics of upper  more
Five Fordham Law Students Selected as 2023-2024 Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program National Scholars
BRONX, New York, Oct. 27 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Of the 25 law schools represented in the 2023-2024 Diverse Attorney Pipeline Program (DAPP), Fordham Law has the largest number of scholars selected for this year's national cohort. The intensive year-long program is designed to prepare the next generation of diverse attorneys to enter and remain in the pipeline while giving them the tools, network, and community of supporters they need to succeed. Lulu Alr  more
Fordham Law School: Chris Torrente '00 and Jill Torrente, GSS '19 Found Initiative to Support Law Students With Differences
BRONX, New York, Oct. 25 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Giving back to the Law School is nothing new for the Torrente family. Chris Torrente '00, a senior partner at Kirkland & Ellis in New York City, has long been involved in the Fordham Law on-campus interview program. He and his wife Jill Torrente, GSS '19, also endowed a scholarship in Chris's name in 2019 and supported the Increasing Diversity in Education and the Law program in 2021. "Jill and I are very   more
Fordham Law School: Feerick Center Awards Honor Public Service Leaders
BRONX, New York, Oct. 28 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: From pro bono counsel to philanthropy to direct legal advocacy on issues including immigration and domestic violence, nine people were honored for their legal work at this year's Fordham Law's Feerick Center awards celebration. The Feerick Center, founded by Fordham Law Dean Emeritus John D. Feerick '61, works with social justice groups, legal services, and public sector organizations to respond to the need  more
Fox Nation to Debut Top Combat Pilot Series With Actor Dennis Quaid in November
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: FOX Nation, FOX News Media's streaming service, will debut Top Combat Pilot, a new four-part series hosted by acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid on Monday, November 6th, announced Jason Klarman, president of the platform. Based in Yuma, Arizona, the series will feature an inside look at the Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course, the most elite aviation program in America and the US   more
Fox Nation's Annual Patriot Awards Ceremony to Be Held at Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville on November 16
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: FOX Nation will host its annual Patriot Awards ceremony on Thursday, November 16th as the subscription streaming service approaches its five-year anniversary. The event, which will take place for the first time in Nashville, Tennessee at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House, will be streamed live on FOX Nation with an encore presentation to air on FOX News Channel (FNC) on November 23rd a  more
Fox News Media: Danamarie Mcnicholl Joins Fox News Channel as Miami Correspondent
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed Danamarie McNicholl as a Miami based correspondent. She will begin her role on November 6. An Emmy-award winning journalist, McNicholl has served as a reporter for KFMB-TV (CBS) in San Diego, CA where she was born and raised. During her two-year tenure there, she covered the city's breaking news stories, including being at the scene of an F-18 military jet crash nea  more
Gap Celebrates The Gift Of Gratitude, Togetherness & Individuality
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Gap, the iconic fashion brand, launched its holiday campaign today, showcasing an incredible cast of gifted individuals who champion originality and convey authenticity, while showcasing fresh style with our most loved pieces. Anchored in the idea of 'Gifted', this campaign celebrates the holiday season as a gift - a time for gratitude, reflection, and togetherness. Whether you   more
GE Announces Planned Spin-Off Timing Beginning of Second Quarter of 2024
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release: * * * Selects Listing Exchanges and Ticker Symbols for Future Independent GE Vernova and GE Aerospace * * * GE (NYSE:GE) today announced that it plans to spin off GE Vernova and launch GE Aerospace in the beginning of the second quarter of 2024, subject to final approval from the GE Board of Directors and other customary c  more
Gene discovery may help growers battle grape downy mildew
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers at Cornell have discovered a new grape downy mildew resistance gene - giving the wine and grape industry a powerful new tool to combat this devastating disease. "Of the downy mildew resistance genes found in the world to date, this is one of the strongest," said Lance Cadle-Davidson, adjunct professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and a research p  more
Group From Alfred University Attends International Sculpture Conference
ALFRED, New York, Oct. 27 -- Alfred University issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Several faculty and graduate students from the Sculpture Dimensional Studies program in Alfred University's School of Art and Design attended the 30th International Sculpture Conference, held Oct. 10-15 in Jersey City, NJ. The group of four faculty and six MFA students attended the conference with funding from an Emerson Foundation Grant. The conference included panel discussions, exhibitions, an  more
Grow-NY Summit to spotlight transformative technology
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Catharine Young, executive director of the New York State Center of Excellence for Food and Agriculture, and Benjamin Z. Houlton, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, discuss agri-food systems during a fireside chat at the 2022 Grow-NY Summit in Syracuse. The fifth annual Grow-NY Summit will convene food and ag startups and industry players Nov. 14-15 at the Holiday Inn Binghamton Do  more
Gut fungi amplify inflammation in severe COVID-19
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Certain gut-dwelling fungi flourish in severe cases of COVID-19, amplifying the excessive inflammation that drives this disease while also causing long-lasting changes in the immune system, according to a new study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. This discovery identifies a group of patients who may benefit from specialized but yet-to-be-determined treatments. Utilizing patient s  more
HarperCollins Espanol Wins Fifteen Medals at the 2023 International Latino Book Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release: HarperCollins Espanol congratulates its authors and publishing teams who were honored with 15 medals at the 2023 International Latino Book Awards on October 21, 2023, at an awards ceremony in Los Angeles, California. These awards are presented annually by Empowering Latino Futures (ELF) and honor "excellence in literature" for books written in English, Spanish and Portuguese. The 15 winning titles from HarperColli  more
Haynes Boone Celebrates More Than 15,000 Hours of Volunteer Work for ABA Pro Bono Week
DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: A Honduran mother and her three children faced threats of violence and discrimination in their home country and needed help winning asylum in New York. A domestic violence shelter in Utah was trying to expand its reach and serve hundreds of additional families. Throughout 2023, Haynes and Boone, LLP attorneys volunteered more than 15,000 hours towards causes like these as part of its robust pro bono pra  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'GMA3: What You Need to Know,' Oct. 30-Nov. 3
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Oct. 27, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "GMA3: What You Need to Know" during the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 3. "GMA3: What You Need to Know" is a one-hour program co-anchored by Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, with Dr. Jennifer Ashton as chief health and medical correspondent. The news program airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EDT | 12:00 p.m. CDT on ABC, and 4:00 p.m. and  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'Good Morning America,' Oct. 30-Nov. 4
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Oct. 27, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "Good Morning America" during the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 4. "Good Morning America" is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, and Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m. EDT) on ABC. Highlights of the week inc  more
Hofstra's Kamila Barnes Receives Theta Chi President's Award
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 26 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Dr. Kamila Barnes, DNP, FNP-C, associate professor of nursing for the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, received the President's Award from the Theta Chi Chapter, Inc. of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., a professional organization for nurses. The honor was given "in recognition for her support, dedication, and promotion to the growth of chapter," according to Theta Chi. "I am so honored  more
Hudson Valley Community College: Mortuary Science Program Receives Full Reaccreditation
TROY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: The college's Mortuary Science associate degree program was recently granted reaccreditation by the Committee on Accreditation for the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE). The reaccreditation is for seven years - the maximum allowed by the board. The ABFSE serves as the national academic accreditation agency for college and university programs in funeral service and mortuary science ed  more
Humanists have the power and the tools to fight climate change
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When it comes to combating climate change, one resource has been woefully neglected, according to Caroline Levine, the David and Kathleen Ryan Professor of Humanities in the College of Arts and Sciences. Humanities scholars have an important role to play in the current political struggle to stave off environmental collapse, Levine argues in her new book, "The Activist Humanist: Form and Method in the Climate Crisis," pu  more
iHeartMedia: iHeartRadio Announces World Premiere of The Last Beatles Song 'Now And Then' to Be Simultaneously Played Across 760 Broadcast Stations Nationwide
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: In conjunction with today's Apple Corps Ltd./Capitol/UMe announcement in London, iHeartMedia announced it will World Premiere across its broadcast stations nationwide the last Beatles song "Now And Then," written and sung by John Lennon, developed and worked on by Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, and now finally finished by Paul and Ringo over four decades later. "Now And Then" will broadcast on  more
iHeartMedia: Tenth Annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Brought the Biggest Names in Latin Music Together in Miami
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: The tenth annual iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina celebrated the best in Latin music on Saturday evening with performances by Yandel, Ricardo Montaner, Olga Tanon, Fonseca, Servando y Florentino, Luis Figueroa, GALE, Menudo and iHeartRadio Corazon Latino Award recipient Chayanne, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida on Saturday, October 21. Enrique Santos, President and Chief Creative Officer of iHeartLatino and on-  more
Important Information About Benefits for 2024
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Dear Syracuse University Colleague: Next Monday, Oct. 30, we will begin the annual Open Enrollment process for employee benefit selections for 2024. Ahead of that, I am writing today to provide an update on how the University plans to address rising health care costs, and what you can expect with regard to employee contributions (the amount deducted from your paycheck for health coverage) for 2024. In addition, there  more
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: N.J. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DEPT. AMONG NEW JERSEY ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES SLATED TO RECEIVE MORE THAN $4.8 MILLION IN USEPA FUNDING TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORK
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced over $4.8 million to fund six projects across New Jersey that advance environmental justice as part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, including $1,000,000 to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The EPA has selected two community organizations, the state, and three city ag  more
Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Finding Your Space in Fitness
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel invite C Lucas, wellness community programming specialist at Cornell, for a conversation about the challenges and complexities that exist in the fitness industry. Lucas shares their journey to the university and how they have always had a passion for athletics and fitness; however, it wasn't until they became a personal trainer while   more
Internal hiring discussed by ILR School professor, alumna
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: ILR School Associate Professor JR Keller and Harvard Business Publishing Chief Human Resources Officer Angela Cheng-Cimini '92 discussed hiring in "Internal Talent Mobility: Posting, Slotting, and Hoarding," an Oct. 5 eCornell Keynote. View the discussion on demand by registering here.  The reasoning often behind companies selecting internal hires is that firms save training costs by hiring someone who already knows th  more
Iona University Appoints Dr. Muhammad Qayyum to Mario J. Gabelli Endowed Professorship
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Iona College issued the following news: Iona University is pleased to announce it has appointed Dr. Muhammad Qayyum as the inaugural faculty member for the new Mario J. Gabelli Endowed Professorship in Finance in the LaPenta School of Business. Qayyum, a prolific academic researcher, is an expert on portfolio management, financial education, real estate, global risk and corporate social responsibility. His recent work has been published in Journal o  more
Joseph Sanderson Receives Sanctuary for Families 2023 Above & Beyond Award
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steptoe Commercial Litigation associate Joseph Sanderson has been given the 2023 Above & Beyond Pro Bono Achievement Award recipient by Sanctuary for Families. The award honors attorneys who provide outstanding pro bono representation and advocacy to survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Joseph was recognized for going "above and beyond" in his pro bono representation of  more
Juan Manuel Benitez, CJS Professor of Local Journalism, Honored for Excellence in Television
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: On Monday, October 16, the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) (link is external) awarded Columbia Journalism Professor Juan Manuel Benitez its HOLA Excellence in Television Award (link is external). He was honored at the 2023 HOLA Awards Gala Benefit, an event that celebrates top Latin and Hispanic talents who have shown excellence and prestige in their field. "After two  more
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Communicating Awe - How 3 Young Scientists Reach New Audiences
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In a panel moderated by journalist Miles O'Brien, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory scientists discussed why creative scientific communication is important. * * * What advice did the panelists have for young audience members looking to break into the field? They unanimously recommended the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at Lamont and Columbia Uni  more
Le Moyne Awarded $30,000 From Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 26 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: Le Moyne College has received a $30,000 Health Equity Innovation Award from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. The award is part of more than $520,000 in financial support for community programs that address health disparities across the upstate New York service area of Excellus. (Read the Excellus release here.) At Le Moyne, the funds will be used beginning in 2024 to create a peer-based health promotion approach c  more
Low-income taxpayer clinic helps farmworkers access tax justice
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Yovani Perez pays taxes on his painting and construction business thanks to an IRS identification number secured through Cornell's Low-Income Taxpayer Law and Accounting Practicum. After getting married and having a child, Yovani Perez, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala, wanted to stay in the U.S., start his own construction and painting business and pay taxes. It was a scary step, Perez says, because applying f  more
M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) will participate in the BancAnalysts Association of Boston Conference being held in Boston, MA. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts on November 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). The conference will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston. A link to the webcast will be available at https://ir  more
Manhattan College Physics Professor Receives $135,000 NSF Grant to Study Early Universe Cosmology
RIVERDALE, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Manhattan College issued the following news: Bart Horn, Ph.D., associate professor of physics at Manhattan College, has received a $135,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support his research on early universe cosmology. The grant is part of the NSF's Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) program, which supports research projects that involve undergraduates. The grant's title is Pion Lagranian for Large Scale Structure in Cosm  more
Mark Your Calendar--Open Enrollment for Faculty and Staff Begins Oct. 30
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Open Enrollment, the annual period when eligible employees reflect on their benefit options for the coming year, begins Monday, Oct. 30, and continues through Friday, Nov. 10. This is the one time of year when University faculty and staff may elect or change their coverage for many benefits, unless they experience a mid-year life event change. All the relevant Open Enrollment information, including benefit plan detai  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Breastfeeding in the Setting of Substance Use
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) has released new literature-based recommendations related to breastfeeding in the setting of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) treatments. The new clinical protocol is published in the peer-reviewed journal Breastfeeding Medicine. Click here (https://email.liebertpub.com/c/13Jnr2NIt0wMfL9HfyXpiuXsxu) to read the article now. Miriam Harris  more
Marymount Manhattan College: New Book on the Middle Ages Features Essay by WLL Professor Jennifer Brown
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Professor of Writing, Literature, and Language Jennifer Brown, Ph.D., has an essay featured in Women and Devotional Literature in the Middle Ages: Giving Voice to Silence. The book, which was recently released, contains a collection of essays written about women's speech in the Middle Ages, a time when women were directed to remain silent. From the publisher's website: "As this volume shows, such gendered ex  more
Mastercard Elevates Priceless Experiences at Reimagined 'Mastercard Midnight Theatre' Multisensory Performance Venue in NYC
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 26 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: This fall, Mastercard is expanding its presence at the cutting-edge Midnight Theatre in New York City. Visitors will enjoy new multisensory offerings, special events, discounts and experiences created exclusively for Mastercard cardholders, as well as a new name on the marquee: Mastercard Midnight Theatre. Mastercard Midnight Theatre has emerged from its soft opening period with a diverse lineup of resident acts and c  more
Mastercard Further Expands Consulting Services With AI and Economics Practices and Digital Labs for Fast-Tracked Solutions
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Mastercard today announced the expansion of its consulting business with the launch of new practices dedicated to artificial intelligence and economics, to help clients across all industries rapidly and responsibly advance the use of AI and address ever shifting macro-economic forces and consumer preferences. The company is also enhancing its business transformation service, Digital Labs, for   more
Mastercard Targets 'Friendly' Fraud to Protect Small Businesses and Merchants
PURCHASE, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard has announced its First-Party Trust program, with AI-powered insights, to combat the surging trend in first-party or 'friendly' fraud, where genuine transactions are mistakenly or intentionally challenged by cardholders. The program has been developed in collaboration with industry groups including the US Merchant Advisory Group and Merchant Risk Council. Datos recently revealed that 75% of fraud e  more
Maxwell's Yilin Hou Honored with 2023 Aaron Wildavsky Award for Lifetime Achievement
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs alumnus and Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Yilin Hou has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Aaron Wildavsky Award, a lifetime achievement award named in honor of a pioneering scholar in the fields of government budgeting, public policy and policy analysis. The annual award recipient is selected by the Association for Budgeting and Fin  more
Miami University: Headline Highlights - Miami and Miamians in the News in October
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Miami University issued the following news: * * * Our editors' picks for October provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage Compiled by university news and communications * * * The San Diego Union-Tribune, Oct. 22: Intergenerational workforce brings challenges, opportunities (https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/a-path-forward/story/2023-10-22/intergenerational-workforce-brings-challenges-opportunities) * Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management and Le  more
Morgan Stanley Announces Ted Pick to Become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2024; James Gorman to Become Executive Chairman
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: The Board of Directors of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that Co-President Edward (Ted) Pick will become the Firm's Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. James Gorman will become Executive Chairman. Mr. Pick will also join Morgan Stanley's Board of Directors at that time. The Firm also announced that Co-President Andy Saperstein will b  more
N.Y. A.G. James and Multistate Coalition Sue Meta for Harming Youth
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys general today filed a federal lawsuit (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/court-filings/meta-multistate-complaint.pdf) against Meta for harming young people's mental health and contributing to the youth mental health crisis. The lawsuit alleges that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmfu  more
N.Y. A.G. James Announces Election Protection Hotline Ahead of November General Election
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the upcoming November 7, 2023 election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from Saturday, October 28 through Sunday, November 5. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by vote  more
N.Y. A.G. James Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Minor League Teams Throughout the Nation
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a challenge to the baseball antitrust exemption (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/amicus-curiae/coalition-baseball-brief.pdf), which has unfairly harmed the four New York-based minor league teams and dozens of other minor league teams nationwide. The c  more
N.Y. A.G. James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Quayshawn Samuel
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Quayshawn Samuel, who died on December 29, 2022 in Queens. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera (BWC) and surveillance video footage, interviews with involved officers, and evidence from the scene, OSI concluded tha  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Economic indicators show New York City's economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of the state's total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Even with these and othe  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. Announces $945,000 Civil Penalty Paid by Delaware County Plating Facility to Resolve Violations
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the owner and operator of Amphenol Aerospace, an electronics manufacturer in Delaware County, recently paid a civil penalty of $945,000 for violations related to the tampering of weekly sampling reports and submission of false materials to DEC over a two-year period. Am  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. Announces Availability of Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Funding
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is now accepting applications for $976,622 in Volunteer Fire Assistance grant funding to help rural fire departments protect public safety and natural resources. The application deadline is Nov. 15. "When wildfires break out in different parts of the State, DEC's Forest Rangers are often joined by members o  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. to Lead Multi-Agency Effort to Investigate Bottle Bill Fraud
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a statewide multi-agency effort to help prevent returnable container schemes that defraud the state of millions of dollars each year. This new effort will help uncover practices that prevent bottles and cans without deposits from being redeemed, thus reducing funds that suppo  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Advances Expedited Renewable Energy Procurement Process as Part of New York's 10-Point Action Plan
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the first step for expedited offshore wind and land-based renewable energy solicitations as part of New York's 10-Point Action Plan to expand its thriving large-scale renewable industry. To further bolster the growing offshore wind industry, the Governor also announced $2.3 million in awards from the State's Offshore Wind Training Institute to sup  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce Completion of LGBTQIA+ Affirming Housing Development in Central Harlem
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams today announced that construction is now complete on a 50-unit LGBTQIA+-affirming supportive housing development for formerly homeless young adults. Homeward Central Harlem builds upon the Governor's commitment to serve and protect LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers and to invest in their right to fair and quality housing that meets their needs. "With 50 units of supporti  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $10 Million Available Through Round One of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced, during Farm-to-School month, that $10 million is available through Round 1 of New York's Regional School Food Infrastructure Grant Program. The program will support projects in New York schools that improve meal preparation and distribution for Kindergarten through Grade 12 students. First announced in the Governor's 2023 State of the State, the   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $55 Million in State Funding to Enhance Emergency Communications
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a combined $55 million in state funding was awarded to 57 counties and New York City for upgrades to the state's emergency communications systems and public safety answering points. The funding was made available by two grants under the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant program, which provides reimbursement to eligible counties to impro  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Milestone With Completion of First Orphan Well Plugging Project
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the first gas well safely plugged with funding from a $25 million federal grant to New York State through the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. New York State is working with landowners to plug aging and abandoned oil and natural gas wells to protect public safety, help reduce methane and other climate-altering greenhouse g  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Commencement of Construction Work on Metro-North Park Avenue Viaduct Replacement Project
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that reconstruction work on the 130-year-old Park Avenue Viaduct in East Harlem has begun as areas underneath have been cleared for the viaduct's new foundations and columns that will support the new structure. "Carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers every day, the Park Avenue Viaduct is a critical piece of our transportation infrastructure  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Completion of 50-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Onondaga County
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Monarch Commons, a 50-unit affordable housing development for seniors in the Onondaga County town of Cicero. The energy-efficient development includes 15 supportive homes for veterans experiencing homelessness. "With companies like Micron moving in, Central New York and Onondaga County are poised for growth and need new housing   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Construction Complete for Series of $10.4 Million Resiliency Projects in Monroe County
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul announced today the completion of a series of resiliency projects in the town of Hamlin and town of Webster, Monroe County. Together, the completed projects were awarded nearly $10.4 million in grant funding through the State's Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. Now complete, these REDI projects will help mitigate the impact of future hi  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Five-Million-Pound Milestone Reached in State's Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Program
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Feeding New York State, the state association of New York's 10 Feeding America member food banks, has reached the five-million-pound collection milestone as part of the ongoing implementation of the New York State Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law that reduces waste and climate-altering emissions caused by landfilling, while providing qu  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Groundbreaking for $65 Million Flanigan Square Transformation in Troy
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking for Flanigan Square, a $65 million mixed-use development on River Street in Troy, Rensselaer County. Developed by First Columbia, the project spans three buildings and will include more than 200 units of housing, including low-income and senior housing, an affordable grocery store, and more than 40,000 square feet of commercial   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Joan Kesner to Serve as Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation Chairperson
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Joan Kesner, formerly the Governor's regional director for Western New York, will serve as chairperson for the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation Board of Directors. The Governor appointed Kesner to the board and also recommended her as the next Chairperson of the ECHDC Board, which the board approved today. Leslie Zemsky, vice preside  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces More Than $483 Million in "BRIDGE NY" Funding to Rehabilitate and Replace Local Bridges and Culverts
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $483 million in assistance to rehabilitate and replace bridges and culverts will soon be available to local governments across New York in the latest installment of the State's popular BRIDGE NY initiative. The State Department of Transportation will work through local planning organizations to allocate the funding to towns, villages, and oth  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Nation's Largest-Ever State Investment in Renewable Energy is Moving Forward in New York
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the largest state investment in renewable energy in United States history, demonstrating New York's leadership in advancing the clean energy transition. The conditional awards include three offshore wind and 22 land-based renewable energy projects totaling 6.4 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power 2.6 million New York  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Nation's Largest-Ever State Investment in Renewable Energy is Moving Forward in New York
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the largest state investment in renewable energy in United States history, demonstrating New York's leadership in advancing the clean energy transition. The conditional awards include three offshore wind and 22 land-based renewable energy projects totaling 6.4 gigawatts of clean energy, enough to power 2.6 million New York homes and deliver approx  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New State Guidance for Law Enforcement Agencies When Responding to Domestic Incidents
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul announced new state guidance for police departments and sheriffs' offices when responding to domestic incidents. The state's Law Enforcement Domestic Incident Model Policy outlines trauma-informed and survivor-centered best practices and procedures for police officers and supervisors to follow, with the goal of promoting safety for victims and officers,   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Opening of Registration for the Thirteenth Annual Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the thirteenth annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum will be held on Tuesday, November 14 at the Albany Capital Center. This year's Forum celebrates 35 years of the MWBE program in New York State with the theme of "Championing Our MWBEs: Building on a Legacy of Equity and Excellence in New York State." Through networking   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Impaired and Reckless Driving Through Halloween
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Halloween in order to crack down on impaired and reckless driving. The enforcement period begins on Friday, Oct. 27, and runs through Tuesday, Oct. 31, and is funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee. "Together, we can ensure Halloween festivities stretching through  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Water Restored in the City of Watertown, Boil Water Notice and Conservation Notice Cancelled
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Boil Water Notice and Conserve Water Notice, prompted by a recent water main break, have been officially lifted. The water quality has been thoroughly tested and after consultation with the New York State Department of Health, confirmed to meet all state and federal drinking water standards. "Sudden emergencies like the one Watertown has  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Appoints Tonya Webster as New York State's First Ever Chief Customer Experience Officer
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of Tonya Webster to serve as New York State's first-ever Chief Customer Experience Officer. In this position, Webster will work directly with state agencies to champion a customer-centric culture and transform the way New York residents access services and benefits from the State. The creation of this important position was first a  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates Groundbreaking for the People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante in Inwood
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following ranscript of remarks on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the groundbreaking for the People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante, a new 19,000-square foot performing arts center in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood that will also serve as the home for the theater nonprofit organization The People's Theatre Project. The center, which will be located at 407 West 206th Street, will a  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates Groundbreaking for the People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante in Inwood
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the groundbreaking for the People's Theatre: Centro Cultural Inmigrante, a new 19,000-square foot performing arts center in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood that will also serve as the home for the theater nonprofit organization The People's Theatre Project. The center, which will be located at 407 West 206th Street, will amplify the voices of New  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Extends Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency for Asylum Seeker Crisis
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today extended an Executive Order which provides the State with greater flexibility to procure the resources necessary for municipalities to support asylum seekers and provide them with humanitarian aid. This Executive Order comes as Governor Hochul continues working to address the asylum seeker crisis, which includes the Governor's ongoing conversations with the  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Recognizes First Responders for Response to Bus Crash in Orange County
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul recognized first responders who were on the scene of the Farmingdale High School bus crash in Orange County on September 21, 2023. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/z2uMdMh_kuk) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/j18gTYC5jD). AUDIO of the Governor's remar  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Build and Preserve More Affordable, Sustainable Housing in New York City
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Governor Hochul today signed legislation to build and preserve more affordable, energy-efficient housing in New York City. Legislation S. 4709A/A. 7758 authorizes New York City to adopt a new affordable housing rehabilitation program to replace the former J-51 program. Legislation S. 2985C/A.6655A establishes the "Housing Affordability, Resiliency, and Energy Efficiency Investment Act  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Support Homeowners at Manufactured Home Parks
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to support homeowners at manufactured home parks, a critical source of affordable housing for residents in New York State, particularly Upstate and in rural areas. Legislation S. 5881-A/A. 5549-A expands the right of first refusal that homeowners in manufactured home parks currently have to include whenever owners of manufactured home par  more
N.Y. Labor Dept. Releases Preliminary September 2023 Area Unemployment Rates
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces City Has Won More Than $4 Million From Lawsuits Against One Of NYC's Worst Landlords
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city has won nearly $4.2 million through three lawsuits against one of New York City's most notoriously bad landlords, Daniel Ohebshalom, a/k/a Daniel Shalom, and his affiliates. In a settlement agreement reached this week in one lawsuit, the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) secured more than $1.1 million in payments of penalties a  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces More Than 100 Car-Free 'Trick-or-Streets' Locations for Halloween
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today announced 107 car-free locations across all five boroughs for the Halloween season as part of the city's second annual "Trick-or-Streets" program. Earlier this month, Mayor Adams and Commissioner Rodriguez announced 15 premier "Trick-or-Streets" locations with DOT-produced progra  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Appoints Sideya Sherman as Chief Equity Officer and Commissioner of New Office of Equity & Racial Justice, Linda Tigani as Chair and Executive Director of Commission on Racial Equity
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointments of Sideya Sherman as the city's chief equity officer and commissioner of the newly created Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice (MOERJ) and Linda Tigani as chair and executive director of the New York City Commission on Racial Equity (CORE). Both Sherman and Tigani currently serve in leadership roles in the Adams administration,   more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Celebrates Milestone of 5,000 New Nurses Trained by Citywide Nurse Residency Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated a major milestone of 5,000 new registered nurses (RNs) trained through the Citywide Nurse Residency Program since its launch in 2019, putting thousands of New Yorkers on the path to fulfilling, family-sustaining careers. As the nation's first city-led nurse residency consortium, the program offers on-the-job training and other supports to recently gr  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Launches NYC's First-Ever Juvenile Justice Advisory Board
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: New York City Mayor Adams and New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) Commissioner Jess Dannhauser today announced the launch of the city's first-ever Juvenile Justice Advisory Board to advise and provide recommendations to the mayor, the City Council, and ACS on issues related to juvenile justice. The 20-member board -- 13 of which are appointments -- follow Mayor Adams' signin  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams' Statement After Governor Hochul Signs Bills to Increase Inclusivity in City Construction Projects
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills that will advance the Adams administration's efforts to improve efficiency and inclusivity in the city's capital process: "There is a covenant between taxpayers and their government, and for too long, the bloated bureaucracy that governs our capital process has violated   more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks' Statement on Growing Reports of Hateful Rhetoric in NYC Schools
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education Chancellor David C. Banks today released the following statement on the alarming increase of hateful rhetoric being expressed at educational institutions across both the city and the nation, particularly surrounding the ongoing war resulting from the attack on Israel on October 7: "New York City is home to people of all   more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, NYCEDC, Partners, Community Leaders Break Ground On First-of-Its-Kind Film And TV Studio Campus In Manhattan
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today was joined by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, Vornado Realty Trust, Hudson Pacific Properties, Blackstone, elected officials, and community leaders to break ground on Sunset Pier 94 Studios -- a first-of-its-kind film and TV campus coming to Manhattan's West Side. Leveraging $350 million in private inves  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams: Transcript - Appears Live on Radio Vision Cristiana
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a radio interview on Oct. 25, 2023, with Radio Vision Cristiana International: * * * Dr. Jose Martinez: [Speaks in Spanish.] Translator: We are on and we bless everyone who is in tune to Radio Vision Cristiana International. Like I had said before, we are honored to have the honorable Mayor of the City of New York, The Honorable Eric L. Adams here with us, and also our representation of the executive board in th  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Information Forums Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of information forums (Case No. 22-T-0654) on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for its Lockport-Batavia Line 112 Rebuild Project in Niagara and Genesee Counties. NOTICE OF INFORMATION FORUMS, PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS, AND SOLICITING COMMENT On Novembe  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Revised Contact Information on Large-Scale Renewable Program, Clean Energy Standard
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of revised contact information (Case No. 15-E-0302) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard. NOTICE OF REVISED CONTACT INFORMATION FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE On October 20, 2023, a notice was issued in this proceeding announcing a two-day Technical Conference, to be held on December 11 and 12, 2023   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Soliciting Comments Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice soliciting comments (Case No. 23-T-0539) on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid to Amend its Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, Issued in Case 26520, for the Homer City to Stolle Road 345 kV Transmission Facility, Located in the Towns of Yorkshire, Machias, Franklinville, Humphrey, Ischua, Delavan, and Hinsdale, Cattara  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving D'Amorie Construction
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0509) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against D'Amorie Construction, L.L.C. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation. ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT INTRODUCTION On October   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving N. Mathews Enterprises
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0508) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against N. Mathews Enterprises, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation. ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT BY THE COMMISSION: INTROD  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving AREK Enterprises
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0506) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against AREK Enterprises, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On April 25, 2023, while  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Barcelona Contracting
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0507) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Barcelona Contracting Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On May 11, 20  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Baymen Industries
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0496) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Baymen Industries LTD. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On March 22, 2023,  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Blue Dolphin Irrigation
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0510) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Blue Dolphin Irrigation, LTD. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On Apri  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Capuson General Contracting
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0494) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Capuson General Contracting, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On March   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Ceja Brothers Landscaping
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0497) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Ceja Brothers Landscaping Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On April 7  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Coastal Arborcare
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0511) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Coastal Arborcare Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On April 25, 2  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving David & Son's Construction
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0498) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against David and Son's Construction Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Hamptons Ground Care
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0493) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Hamptons Ground Care for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On March 28, 202  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Kessler Development
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0500) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Kessler Development LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On April 13, 2023, w  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Nathaniel's Construction
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0495) on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Nathaniel's Construction for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 10, 2022,   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Powers IoT
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0501) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Powers IoT for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On March 21, 2023, while i  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Shawn's Lawns
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0502) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Shawn's Lawns Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On March 8, 2023, whil  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Siwanoy Country Club
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0503) on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Siwanoy Country Club for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On March 8, 2023, wh  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Village of Wellsville
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0415) on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Upstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: POSTPONEMENT of a Minor Rate Filing by the Village of Wellsville to Increase Its Annual Revenues by about $516,000 or 19.7 Percent. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the postponement to February 1, 2024. On July 31, 2023, the Village of  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Altafiber Connected Services
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * To: Sharon R. Warren, Consultant, Inteserra Consulting Group, Inc., 151 Southhall Lane, Suite 450, Maitland, FL 32751, swarren@inteserra.com Re: Matter 23-01666 - Petition of Cincinnati Bell Extended Territories LLC d/b/a altafiber connected services for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Dear Sharon Warren: The application by Cinci  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Archtop Fiber
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * To: Keith J. Roland, Esq., 4 Tower Place, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12203, kroland@keithrolandlaw.com Re: Case 22-M-0698 - Joint Petition of Archtop Fiber LLC, et al. Dear Mr. Roland: In accordance with the Commission's Order Granting Joint Petition Subject To Conditions issued on July 21, 2023 in the above-referenced case, the Petitioners filed confidential lis  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Crotona Park West H.D.F.C. Vs. ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 23, 2023: * * * To: Mr. Douglas DiCeglio, Utility Rate Analysis Consultants, 2559 Esther Place, Oceanside, NY 11572, Cases@UracCorp.com Michael Camello, Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc., 4 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003, camellom@coned.com Re: Case No. 216074 (Crotona Park West H.D.F.C. v. Consolidated Edison) Dear Mr. DiCeglio and Mr. Camello: This is to acknow  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving FiberLinc
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * To: Allen C. Zoracki, Counsel, Klein Law Group PLLC, 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY 12207 Re: Matter 23-02214 - Adoption of FiberLinc, LLC to Change Name to Planet Fiber NY LLC. Dear Allen Zoracki: The tariff adoption supplements filed by FiberLinc, LLC (FiberLinc or the Company) was received. The Company requested to change its name to Planet Fiber   more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District - Payroll'
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-87) on Oct. 27, 2023, entitled "Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District - Payroll." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District (District) officials accurately paid employees' salaries and wages. * * * Background The District serves the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County. The eight-member Board of Educati  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Fine Fire District - Board Oversight'
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 28 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-81) on Oct. 27, 2023, entitled "Fine Fire District - Board Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Fine Fire District (District) officials adequately monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained. * * * Key Findings District officials did not adequately monitor financial activities or maintain a  more
N.Y. State Department of Health Announces Drug Checking Programs
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Health's Office of Drug User Health (NYSDOH-ODUH) has implemented four drug checking programs operated by state funded Drug User Health Hubs (DUHH). Drug checking is used as a consumer safety tool--either before or after consumption--and a method to engage people who use drugs (PWUD) in other harm reduction services. This information can help inform the larger  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: State Library Awards $186,000 in Grants to Preserve Library Research Materials
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 24 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The New York State Library awarded $186,708 in Conservation/Preservation Program Discretionary Grants to seven collecting institutions to preserve research materials, State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. These competitive, merit-based grants are part of a $1.99 million comprehensive, statewide program to preserve endangered materials, such as books and public records, i  more
N.Y.C. Health Department Launches New Center to Enhance the Agency's Data and Analytics Capacity
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene today launched a new Center for Population Health Data Science. The Center will catalyze critical internal work and enable the agency, in its role as the City's health strategist, to make progress toward linking public health, healthcare, and social service data. "Data is much more than numbers on a page," said Health Com  more
National Grid: Community Offshore Wind Awarded NYSERDA Offtake Contract to Develop 1.3 GW of Offshore Wind for New York
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Oct. 25 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: New York State Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Community Offshore Wind, a joint venture of RWE and National Grid Ventures, was provisionally awarded a 1.3 gigawatt (GW) offtake contract as part of the state's third solicitation for offshore wind. The project will be developed as the first of multiple phases located within Community Off  more
NBCUniversal and Visa Partner on Once-in-A-Lifetime Program to Send a Content Creator to Tahiti to Cover Surfing Competition at Olympic Games Paris 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: NBCUniversal and Visa, the Worldwide Payment Technology Partner of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, today announced they are partnering on a once-in-a-lifetime program, "Tap into Tahiti", which will send a content creator to Tahiti to cover the surfing competition for NBCU's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. The men's and women's Olympic surfing competition will take place Ju  more
NBCUniversal Brings Halloween Horror to Audiences Around the World
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: NBCUniversal is bringing "Halloween Horror" to life this October, through new films, original programming, and live global events. Universal Pictures is introducing two new Blumhouse films, The Exorcist: Believer and Five Nights at Freddy's, both franchise starters and theatrical events, with Five Nights at Freddy's also streaming on Peacock. In linear, NBCU launched a new season of hit-series CHUCKY   more
NBCUniversal Presses Play on Making TV Shows and Movies Based on Video Games
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: With beloved classic characters, post-apocalyptic landscapes, and scare-fueled frights, NBCUniversal is working across the portfolio to reimagine hit video games as television series, films, and even theme park rides. Next up, on October 27th, Five Nights at Freddy's gamers can find their favorite video game characters in a movie-adaptation, either on the theatrical big-screen or from the comfort of t  more
NBCUniversal: Janelle Rodriguez - Delivering News of the World to a Wide Audience
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: As NBC News' Executive Vice President of Programming, Janelle Rodriguez oversees NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, the network's 24/7 streaming news network NBC News NOW and breaking news special coverage. Prior to joining NBC News, Janelle served as Vice President of Programming at CNN. Along with receiving numerous Emmy Awards and a Peabody Award, Janelle was named to the 2023 Out100 list, 2023 Cab  more
NBCUniversal: Kelly Clarkson to Usher in The Holidays as Part of NBC's Beloved 'Christmas in Rockefeller Center' Tree-Lighting Telecast
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: A tradition spanning over nine decades, NBC celebrates the annual lighting of one of the world's most famous trees with its beloved "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special. This year, for the first time, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Kelly Clarkson will pull double duty at the annual two-hour holiday affair live on Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.   more
NBCUniversal: Natalia Astrain Officially Joins Telemundo Deportes' Award-Winning Team Debuting in the Highly Anticipated Women's National Team Friendly USA Vs. Colombia
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Natalia Astrain joins Telemundo Deportes' commentary team as a network soccer analyst following historic performances during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022(TM) and FIFA Women's World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023(TM) where she broke barriers. Astrain is set to debut as Soccer Analyst during the USWNT v. Colombia friendly match this Thursday, October 26 at 9 p.m. ET LIVE on Univers  more
NBCUniversal: The NBA Tips Off on NBC Sports Regional Networks
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: The National Basketball Association is back in action on the NBC Sports Regional Networks, which are presenting exclusive regional coverage of more than 360 combined games during the 2023-24 regular season, which began this week. NBC Sports Bay Area, NBC Sports Boston, NBC Sports California, NBC Sports Chicago, and NBC Sports Philadelphia will also deliver extensive NBA gameday news, analysis and comm  more
NBCUniversal: What Happens in Vegas Doesn't Always Stay in Vegas as Peacock Becomes The Streaming Home of BravoCon 2023
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Content Will Become Available via Peacock's BravoCon Hub Beginning Friday, Nov. 3 * As the official streaming home of BravoCon 2023, Peacock is giving its subscribers an inside look at BravoCon's most in-demand panels, tea-spilling talent interviews, star-studded segments and the best of all things BravoCon, beginning Friday, Nov. 3 with new content being added through Friday, Nov. 1  more
New measuring tool tracks food security over time
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management have developed a new method for measuring food insecurity, which for millions of people in the U.S. is more than just an abstract concept. The group's probability of food security (PFS) measures the likelihood that a household's food expenditures equal or exceed the minimum cost of a healthful diet. The researchers then put the PFS to the t  more
New tool measures food security duration, severity
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers from the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management have developed a new method for measuring food insecurity, which for millions of people in the U.S. is more than just an abstract concept. The group's probability of food security (PFS) measures the likelihood that a household's food expenditures equal or exceed the minimum cost of a healthful diet. The researchers then put the PFS to the t  more
New York State Library Announces November Public Programs
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The New York State Library issued the following news release: The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for November, including webinars and events related to history and genealogical services. The following upcoming free programming requires registration and is available in person or offered online, as shown per each listing. Northeast Summit on Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities (Webinar) Wednesday, November 8 9:30 AM - 12  more
Newhouse School Mourns the Loss of Pioneering Media Executive Edward Bleier '51
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Edward Bleier '51, the innovative media executive who helped support the study of television and pop culture on the Syracuse University campus, died Tuesday, according to his wife, Magda Bleier. He was 94 years old. Bleier was a pioneer in media, serving as president of Warner Bros. domestic pay-TV, cable and network features division during a decorated and distinguished career that saw him work in almost every aspec  more
Newhouse School: University Leaders to Convene AI Symposium in Washington, Launch AI Academic Alliance
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: Two Syracuse University institutes are welcoming researchers, academic leaders, policymakers and journalists for discussions in Washington, D.C., about innovations, vulnerabilities and the future of artificial intelligence. The AI Policy Symposium to be held Oct. 26-27 in the nation's capital is organized by the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) and  more
News Corp to Report Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Earnings
NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: News Corp will release its first quarter Fiscal 2024 results on Thursday, November 9, 2023. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Chief Financial Officer Susan Panuccio will discuss the results via a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. EST (Sydney: Friday, November 10, at 9:00 a.m. AEDT). To listen to the webcast, please register using the following link  more
Niagara University Appoints Two to Board of Trustees
NIAGARA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Nicholas Cecere, executive vice president and chief distribution officer of Thrivent, and the Rev. Patrick Griffin, C.M., '75, executive director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John's University, have been named to the Niagara University Board of Trustees. The appointments were announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university. Cecere joined Thrivent, a For  more
Niagara University Controller Presents at National Conference
NIAGARA, New York, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Christina Hoven, Niagara University controller, was a featured presenter at the 2023 annual meeting of the Eastern Association of College and University Business Officers, Oct. 22-25 in Montreal, Canada. Along with colleagues from Freed Maxick CPAs, Hoven discussed "Maximizing Financial Performance: Using Data Analytics to Assess Profit Margins in Higher Education." The presentation focused on  more
Niagara University: Dr. Maritza Branker Selected for Several Presentations at National Conference
NIAGARA, New York, Oct. 25 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Maritza Branker, actuarial program director and associate professor in the mathematics department at Niagara University, will present her solo-authored research in three different thematic sessions at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, the largest mathematical gathering in the world. During the American Mathematical Society's Special Session on Ethics in the Mathematics Classroom on Jan. 3, 2024, Dr.   more
Northern Arizona University: Notes From the President - Oct. 26, 2023
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Oct. 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2023, by President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera: * * * Dear Lumberjacks, Happy Homecoming week! I've just returned to Flagstaff from a trip to New York City, and campus is alive at this most special time of the fall semester. I cannot wait for a full slate of activities beginning tonight and through the weekend to celebrate with Lumberjacks past, present, and future here in Flagstaff. Below are my   more
NYC Environmental Protection Dept. Announces Completion of Final Environmental Impact Statement for $1.9 Billion Water Tunnel Project in Westchester--Construction to Start Early 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the completion of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the $1.9 billion Kensico to Eastview tunneling and facilities upgrade project in Westchester County that will improve operational flexibility between facilities that are vital to the drinking water supply for more than 9 million people in the City an  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils New Community Mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: NYC Health + Hospitals today unveiled a new mural as part of the Community Mural Project, run by the health system's Arts in Medicine department. Today's mural, Together We Heal at NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health, was developed by artist Kristy McCarthy through a series of focus groups with community members, staff and patients and brought to life at a paint party where the co  more
NYC Health + Hospitals: Mayor Adams Celebrates Milestone of 5,000 New Nurses Trained by Citywide Nurse Residency Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated a major milestone of 5,000 new registered nurses (RNs) trained through the Citywide Nurse Residency Program since its launch in 2019, putting thousands of New Yorkers on the path to fulfilling, family-sustaining careers. As the nation's first city-led nurse residency consortium, the program offers on-the-job training and other supports to rec  more
NYU: Can AI Grasp Related Concepts After Learning Only One?
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: Humans have the ability to learn a new concept and then immediately use it to understand related uses of that concept--once children know how to "skip," they understand what it means to "skip twice around the room" or "skip with your hands up." But are machines capable of this type of thinking? In the late 1980s, Jerry Fodor and Zenon Pylyshyn, philosophers and cognitive scientists, posited that artificial ne  more
NYU: Stern in the News | October 25, 2023
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (TNSres) -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following news release: * CBS | 10/20/2023 | Professor Jonathan Haidt video interview: "'No Phone' Movement." (https://twitter.com/CBSMornings/status/1715342891114008721) * CFO Dive | 10/20/2023 | Professor Sabrina Howell interview: "CFOs Should Proceed Cautiously as SBA Loan Access Eases, Experts Say." (https://www.cfodive.com/news/cfos-should-proceed-cautiously-as-sba-loan-access-eases-experts-say/69730  more
Oct. 26 panel focuses on Israel-Palestine conflict
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Department of Near Eastern Studies will offer a panel discussion, "Understanding Events in Israel - Palestine" from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in Room G22 of Goldwin Smith Hall. Panelists will provide historical context for the recent developments in the region and respond to questions from the audience. "Relying on Cornell faculty expertise, we aim to provide some context for understanding the current war betwe  more
One of Many: Making a Difference With the United Way (With Video)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University is a longtime supporter of the United Way of Central New York. Please consider uniting with your colleagues and making a contribution to sustain the long-standing mission of the United Way. The United Way supports 72 specially funded programs and projects by 33 nonprofit partners serving our community. Your support offers hope to those in our community who need it most. One of the Many from United  more
Parking Information for Faculty and Staff During 2023-24 Men's Basketball Games
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: This academic year, Syracuse University men's basketball home games are scheduled to occur on weekdays while classes are in session on the following dates: Friday, Oct. 27 vs. Daemen Wednesday, Nov. 1 vs. College of St. Rose Monday, Nov. 6 vs. New Hampshire Wednesday, Nov. 8 vs. Canisius Tuesday, Nov. 14 vs. Colgate Tuesday, Nov. 28 vs. LSU Tuesday, Dec. 5 vs. Cornell Tuesday, Jan. 23 vs. Florida State Wedne  more
Physics Professor Honored by the American Physical Society
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jennifer Schwarz, professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). She joins 24 previous Syracuse University faculty members to receive the distinction over the 100 years that the award has existed. The fellowship recognizes members who have made advances in physics through original research and publication or who have made significant contributi  more
Pillsbury Client Climate Investment Invests in Trace Car5on Solutions
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Climate Investment in its recent investment in leading North American carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) development platform Trace Carbon Solutions. With a deep expertise in CCS, Climate Investment provides both the risk capital and the technical expertise necessary to drive forward CCS technologies and projects, according to a company press release. Climate Investment is an independently mana  more
Pillsbury Client Riot Games Co-Leads $3.5 Million Investment for Wicked Saints
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised video game developer and publisher Riot Games in co-leading a $3.5 million seed funding round for Black female-led video game studio, Wicked Saints. Oregon Venture Fund also co-led the funding round with participation from a collective of angels and funds. According to a company press release, the raised funds will go towards bringing Wicked Saints' first title "World Reborn" to market. To learn m  more
Polsinelli Continues Private Equity and Health Care Expansion With Two New Shareholders in New York
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 27 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news release: Am Law 100 firm Polsinelli has welcomed two new shareholders to its New York City office -Steve Polyakov and Patrick F. Rice. Their hiring comes on the heels of the New York office's recent lease extension and floor expansion at its 600 Third Avenue address. Steve Polyakov has joined the firm's Health Care Department and Health Care Operations Practice. His hiring follows that of Ronke Fabayo, a former  more
PRO BONO COMMITMENT HOLDS STRONG AS 100% OF MORGAN LEWIS LAWYERS AGAIN MEET PRO BONO CHALLENGE
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Morgan Lewis's nearly 2,000 lawyers achieved 100% participation in the firm's annual Pro Bono Challenge for the sixth year in a row. Each lawyer contributed at least pro bono 20 hours with our average exceeding 50 hours to pro bono service in the 2023 fiscal year. "We are continuously called to service across our global communities as the demand for legal counsel and advocacy on behalf of those w  more
Prominent Investment Funds Partner Gawain Hughes Joins Pillsbury in London
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Gawain Hughes, a Chambers-ranked lawyer operating a market-leading investment funds practice, has joined Pillsbury as partner in London. He comes to the firm after a number of years with Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, having also previously led the EMEA funds practice at DLA Piper. "Growing our London office is a strategic priority for Pillsbury, as it provides vital services to our clients in cross-border and other im  more
Promoting Access to Equitable Healthcare for Refugees in Central New York
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Resettled refugees, also called New Americans, encounter myriad challenges from being displaced, ranging from financial stress to difficulties finding employment to lack of access to resources. These hurdles are magnified for New Americans who, in addition to possibly learning a new language, require speech, language and hearing services. As the rate of asylum seekers arriving in the United States surges, Syracuse in  more
Psychology Professor Named New Associate Dean of Research
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Stephen Maisto, research professor and professor emeritus of psychology, has been named the College of Arts and Sciences' (A&S) associate dean of research. In that role, he will help advance the mission of the College by working with faculty to increase grant funding and research expenditures. Maisto will also ensure that research activities in the College align with the University's new Academic Strategic Plan (ASP)   more
RCC Nursing Program Achieves Perfection in NCLEX Pass Rate at 100%
ROCKLAND, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: * * * Year-to-Date Overall Pass Rate Reaches 98% * * * The Rockland Community College Nursing Program has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence, with its student achieving a remarkable 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the third quarter of 2023. This accomplishment contributes to an impressive overall pass rate of 98% for the year, nearing  more
RIT's Campanelli Receives Award for Work in Gravitational Wave Science
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 25 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology distinguished professor and founding director of the Center for Computational Relativity and Gravitation Manuela Campanelli has been honored with the American Physical Society's (APS) 2024 Richard A. Isaacson Award in Gravitational-Wave Science for her extraordinary contributions to and leadership in the understanding and simulation of merging binaries of compac  more
Roberts Wesleyan College: Alumni Spotlight - David Brown, CEO and President of Capital Region YMCA
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 24 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: David Brown '90 (Business Administration) is not only a CEO you should know but also living proof of Roberts graduates making a difference in the world. Brown is the CEO and president of the Capital Region YMCA with more than 1,400 employees and 1,200 volunteers. Brown graduated from Roberts and was looking for a job and the opportunity came from his next-door neighbor, Ron Sargent, for a job at the Rochester Y  more
Roberts Wesleyan College: Women's Basketball Welcomes Three New Members To Coaching Staff
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 26 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Roberts Wesleyan University women's basketball coach Kevin Clifford is pleased to announce three additions to his coaching staff. Todd Esposito, Sheila Hawkes and Marissa Kerwin will join Clifford and assistant coach Anthony Bollinger for the upcoming season. "I am delighted to have Coach Espo, Coach Sheila and Coach Marissa with us," Clifford said. "Each of them brings knowledge and experience to Roberts and   more
Robot stand-in mimics your movements in VR
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Francois Guimbretiere, professor of information science in Cornell Bowers CIS, stands by the VRoxy robotic system. Researchers from Cornell and Brown University have developed a souped-up telepresence robot that responds automatically and in real-time to a remote user's movements and gestures made in virtual reality. The robotic system, called VRoxy, allows a remote user in a small space, like an office, to collaborate  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Engineering Faculty-Researcher Awarded Grant to Decrease Computer Chip Vulnerabilities
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Michael Zuzak leads framework to ensure chip designs are not pirated or counterfeited * * * Michael Zuzak, a faculty-researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology, is one of a growing field of engineers looking to improve computer chip security during manufacturing. Current solutions focus on securing specific regions of the chip design. This leaves the larger architecture vu  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: NYSP2I Selects 12 Awardees for 2023-2024 Community Grants Program
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Statewide initiative has supported 159 projects totaling $2.6 million to date * * * The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) has announced selections for its 2023-2024 Community Grants Program as part of the organization's ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state. NYSP2I, sponsored by the New York State Depa  more
ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME UNVEILS LINEUP OF SPECIAL GUESTS FOR 38TH ANNUAL INDUCTION CEREMONY AT BARCLAYS CENTER
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 25 -- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a museum venue and organization that celebrates the sound of youth culture and honors the artists, issued the following news release: The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of nine new special guests for the Induction Ceremony on Nov.3, 2023, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Induction Ceremony will be broadcast live coast to coast on Disney+ from Brooklyn, New York, on FRIDAY, NOV. 3 (8:00   more
Rockland Community College Receives Significant Grant From Veolia to Support Student Research
ROCKLAND, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: Rockland Community College (RCC) has announced a new strategic partnership with Veolia. This collaboration will inspire and support science majors at RCC thanks to the establishment of the Veolia Scholars Awards. With a generous $25,000 grant commitment from Veolia, ten exemplary Science students from RCC will be awarded $2,500 each, a testament to their stellar academic accomplishments. This   more
Rockland Community College: President of Rockland Community College, Dr. Lester Rapalo, Accepted Into Forbes Business Council -- An Invitation-Only Community for Successful Business Owners and Leaders
ROCKLAND, New York, Oct. 28 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: President of Rockland Community College, Dr. Lester Rapalo, has been accepted into the Forbes Business Council, the foremost growth and networking organization for successful business owners and leaders worldwide. Dr. Rapalo was selected by a review committee based on the depth and diversity of his experience. Criteria for acceptance include a track record of successfully impacting business growth metr  more
Role of hippocampus in two functions of memory revealed
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For the first time, a study in rats teases apart the role of the hippocampus in two functions of memory - one that remembers associations between time, place and what one did, and another that allows one to predict or plan future actions based on past experiences. The breakthrough reveals that these two memory tasks, both coded in the hippocampus, can be separated. The finding has important implications for one day trea  more
RPI Alumnus Sheldon Weinbaum '59 Named Recipient of National Medal of Science
TROY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has announced that President Joe Biden has bestowed the National Medal of Science on globally recognized biomechanical engineer Sheldon Weinbaum, a member of the RPI Class of 1959. The award is the highest honor for scientific achievement bestowed by the United States government. The award recognizes individuals deserving of special recognition for their outstanding cumulative  more
SARAH E. NASH RECEIVES INAUGURAL RUSSELL S. REYNOLDS, JR. CHAIR OF THE YEAR AWARD
GREENWICH, Connecticut, Oct. 27 -- RSR Partners, a provider of professional services, issued the following news: RSR Partners, a leading board and executive search firm, presented the inaugural Russell S. Reynolds, Jr. Chair of the Year Award to Sarah E. Nash, Chair of the board of Bath & Body Works. The award was presented to Sarah at the firm's annual Directors Dinner in New York City on October 25, 2023. The Chair of the Year Award was established to celebrate the legacy of one of the searc  more
Scholastic: Following a Hit Run in New York City, Dog Man - The Musical to Tour Select Cities Across the Country
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: Get ready to embark on a hilarious heartfelt family adventure as Dog Man: The Musical hits the stage! Following the success of the show in New York, Dog Man: The Musical will kick off with a limited tour starting in Los Angeles later this year, followed by Dallas, Chicago, and Phoenix, with additional stops to be announced shortly. Based on the worldwide bestselling book ser  more
Shoemaker awarded lifetime achievement awards from INFORMS, SIAM
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For her research developing optimization algorithms, modeling and statistical analysis to address a wide range of environmental problems, Christine Shoemaker, the Joseph P. Ripley Professor of Engineering Emerita at Cornell University, has received the 2023 Harold Hotelling Medal for Lifetime Achievement from the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). The medal was announced during the   more
Siddall Appointed to Buffalo State Council
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 27 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: New York Governor Kathy Hochul has appointed Gary Siddall, '12, president and CEO of the Aquarium of Niagara, as the newest member of the Buffalo State Council. Siddall, who earned a bachelor of arts in psychology from Buffalo State University and a master of arts in organizational leadership from Medaille University, serves as the senior executive of the aquarium with responsibility for the overall performan  more
Siena College Research Institute: Biden - With Worst Ever Favorability & Job Approval Ratings - Leads Trump 46-37%
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release: * * * Only Leads By 7 Points if RFK & West Are on Ballot 52% of Dems Want Party to Nominate Someone other than Biden in '24 * Recent Influx of Migrants is Serious Problem: 84% (57% Very Serious); 64% Say NY Has Done Enough & Must Slow Flow of Immigrants; Adams Says Issue Will 'Destroy NYC' & 58% of NYers Agree * In Last Year, Crime Has Worsened in NYS: 59% & In their Community: 42%  more
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett: Simpson Thacher Receives Two 'Above & Beyond' Awards for Pro Bono Representation of Survivors of Labor Trafficking and Gender-Based Violence
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news: Simpson Thacher was honored with two awards by Sanctuary for Families, New York's leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence, at the organization's annual Above & Beyond Awards Ceremony held on October 25, 2023. A team which included Partner Leanne Welds and Of Counsel Mark Stein won an "Above & Beyond" award for their m  more
SiriusXM and Fox News Extend Broadcast Agreement
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) and FOX News Media today announced a new long-term agreement to continue carrying FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN) and FOX News Headlines 24/7 exclusively across SiriusXM's platforms. Additionally, FOX News On-Demand Audio will remain available on the SiriusXM app. This will continue to allow SiriusXM's subscribers access to FOX News' top-rat  more
Six UAlbany Faculty Appointed to New Named Professorships
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: Six University at Albany faculty members have been appointed to new named professorships thanks to the philanthropy of University donors, President Havidan Rodriguez announced Thursday during his Fall University Address. The new positions were established thanks to the generosity of the Massry family, William Newman '81 and Linda Ackner-Newman '83 MSW, and generous bequests from the   more
Something for Everyone: Lunch at the Faculty Center (Photo Story)
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sitrus on the Hill, located within the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center (801 University Ave.), is home to the Syracuse University faculty center for this academic year. It offers a chic atmosphere replete with luxurious seating, table service and enhanced menu offerings [PDF] that provide options for quick bites or extended lunch meetings. Included in this story are photos of the delicious dishes  more
Sony Music Group Continues To Give Back With Its Second Annual 'Season of Giving' Campaign
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Sony Music Group (SMG) today announced its second-annual giving campaign together with its global roster of artists and songwriters. Beginning in November, the Company will make donations to organizations addressing food insecurity, homelessness and education around the world for its 'Season of Giving' program. Throughout the month, SMG will facilitate charitable contributions in each region where   more
St. John Fisher College: Faculty, Students Selected for CUR Program
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news: * * * A faculty member and two students from St. John Fisher University were recently selected by the Council on Undergraduate Research to participate in a six-month collaborative research program. * * * Biology majors Kristina "Krissy" Wilson '24 and Charly Campanella '24 will work alongside Dr. Zachary Murphy, visiting assistant professor of biology, through the 2023-2024 Students Transforming Thro  more
St. John's University: CCPS Symposium Focuses on Wrongful Convictions
QUEENS, New York, Oct. 26 -- St. John's University issued the following news: Wrongful convictions throughout the United States are one of the most pressing issues facing the criminal justice system. They have a devastating effect not only on individuals whose lives are shattered, but on their families, who face a kind of incarceration as they navigate life without their loved ones. That was the message of "Spotlight on Families: The Resilience, Unbreakable Bonds, and Ripple Effects of Wrongfu  more
St. John's University: Q&A With Anna Maria Montuori '68Ed, '70GEd, '82PD, President's Medal Award Recipient
QUEENS, New York, Oct. 26 -- St. John's University issued the following Q&A on Oct. 25, 2023, with Anna Maria Montuori, adjunct assistant professor of the School of Education: * * * St. John's University's annual Alumni Convocation ceremony, held on the Queens, NY, campus on October 21, recognized nine graduates for their personal and professional accomplishments. Among the honorees was Anna Maria Montuori '68Ed, '70GEd, '82PD, retired teacher, North Babylon School District, and current Adjunc  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Announces Final Draft of Election and Referendum Ordinance
AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 27 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: On September 25, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe announced a 30-day comment period for the proposed Election and Referendum Ordinance Amendments. There were no comments received at the close of the comment period on October 21, 2023. Since there weren't any comments received at the close of the 30-day comment period, the proposed Election and Referendum Ordi  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Tribal Procedures Act Working Group Launches Community Survey
AKWESASNE, New York, Oct. 25 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Tribal members appointed to help update the Tribal Procedures Act are pleased to announce the launch of a community survey. The survey is intended to gain feedback and recommendations from membership on the 2013 Procedures Act, which serves as the governing document for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. The survey is available on the Tribal Me  more
State University of New York's Farmingdale State College: New Board President for Farmingdale Alumni Association
FARMINGDALE, New York, Oct. 27 -- The State University of New York's Farmingdale State College issued the following news release: The Farmingdale State College (FSC) Alumni Association has announced Chris Croken '05, who has served as a member of the Alumni Board since November 2022, will now take the lead as board president. The Farmingdale Alumni Association, an independent, non-profit organization, works to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships between FSC and its growing community of  more
Statement From N.Y. Gov. Hochul on Highway Shooting in Buffalo
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * "I have been briefed on the shooting that occurred this morning on the Thruway near downtown Buffalo and have directed the New York State Police and the Thruway Authority to work with local law enforcement to provide any assistance necessary as the investigation continues. "The State Police have confirmed one life has already been lost, and I join all New Yorkers in praying for o  more
Stony Brook University Professor Elected 2023 Fellow of American Physical Society
STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: The American Physical Society (APS) announced that Derek Teaney, Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, is among the organization's 2023 Fellows. This distinction recognizes Professor Teaney as a leading physicist whose research and service as an educator have helped advance the frontiers of science and technology. Prof  more
Students Build Career Connections During 'HPU in the City' Program
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Oct. 25 -- High Point University issued the following news release: High Point University students traveled to New York City and Washington, D.C. during their fall break to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to work in business, professional sports, politics, broadcast journalism and the fashion industry. Two groups of students took part in the HPU in the City program, which is co-sponsored by the offices of Career and Professional Development and Insti  more
Students hope to help NYS wine industry reuse bottles
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dyson students, from left, Bill Tong, Sam Groark, Harmony Prado, and Kerwin Xu learn about the bottling process from Pete Saltonstall, co-owner of Treleaven Wines. Students are working on a solution to a significant sustainability problem facing New York state's wine industry: how to reuse the bottles. The undergraduates at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business are investigating the potential for a start-up wine b  more
Success after service: The veteran's guide to choosing an online certificate program
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Transitioning from active duty to civilian life can lead to a profound sense of fulfillment and significant challenges. Many veterans are equipped with industry-specific service experience, but complex job markets still often present obstacles to employment. Online certificate programs offer veterans opportunities to acquire new skills and knowledge, demonstrate commitment to particular career fields and build networks   more
SUNY Chancellor King and NYC Public Schools Chancellor Banks Partner to Send Personalized College Application Letters to Every NYC High School Senior
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 26 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and New York City Public Schools Chancellor David C. Banks today announced their partnership to send personalized welcome letters to every New York City high school senior within the five boroughs. Starting next week, about 61,000 letters will be mailed encouraging students to review their college options and apply for Fall 2  more
SUNY Chancellor King Announces System-Wide Fee Waiver for All AmeriCorps Alumni Applying to a SUNY Campus
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 27 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Addressing the Clinton Foundation's "AmeriCorps: 30 Years Forward" summit, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced 15 SUNY colleges and universities have been recognized as AmeriCorps "Schools of National Service" and SUNY has enacted a System-wide college application fee waiver for AmeriCorps alumni, who may apply up to seven SUNY campuses for  more
SUNY Cortland Named AmeriCorps School of Service
CORTLAND, New York, Oct. 27 -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland is now an AmeriCorps School of National Service, making it easier for volunteers with the 30-year-old national service program to earn a college degree. Prospective students who have served in AmeriCorps may be eligible for priority admission at SUNY Cortland, a one-year enrollment deferral and one of two $1,000 scholarships. That's in addition to the federally funded progra  more
SUNY Fredonia Researchers Gain Access to Dryad Data Platform
FREDONIA, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * Workshop set * * * By Christina Hilburger Researchers funded by federal agencies are now mandated to make their research publicly accessible within one year of publication. Numerous private organizations and foundations have followed suit with similar mandates. To help support SUNY Fredonia researchers in meeting these requirements, Reed Library has been working closely  more
SUNY Potsdam Welcomes Guest Speaker for Diversity In STEM Talk Series
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 24 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: SUNY Potsdam will welcome a guest speaker for the College's ongoing Diversity in STEM Talk Series, sponsored by Arconic. New York State Forest Ranger Robbi Mecus will present a talk, "Moving Beyond the Legacy of Exclusion in Outdoor Spaces," on Thursday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m., in Kellas Hall Room 105. A reception with refreshments will immediately follow, in the Kellas Hall lobby. This event is   more
SUNY's University at Albany: CEHC Researchers Partner With National Weather Service to Improve Extreme Heat Communication
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: While flooding, tornadoes and hurricanes often dominate headlines when it comes to deadly weather, heat-related events claim more lives in the United States than any other type of extreme weather. From 2004-2018, an average of 702 heat-related deaths occurred in the United States annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's more than the aver  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Noteworthy - Research Grants, Awards and Publications
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention. * Professor of Computer Science Xin Li has received a 3-year, $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project, "CCSS: Uncertainty-Aware Computational Imaging in the Wild: a Bayesian Deep Learning Approach in the Laten  more
SUNY's University at Albany: R&E Week Shines Spotlight on Collaborations
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker From SUNY's Inaugural AI Symposium to the annual BioInnovation Forum, UAlbany's first Research & Entrepreneurship Week brought together educational institutions, industry partners and NYS Government to harness the spirit of collaboration and advance New York's research and technology footprint. The five-day event included keynote addresses and speaker pane  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Researchers Awarded Funding to Study Cell Senescence and Salivary Gland Dysfunction
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: An interdisciplinary research team at the University at Albany has received new funding to explore cellular mechanisms underlying salivary gland dysfunction and develop RNA-based therapeutics to stop processes associated with cell senescence that contribute to disease. Reduced salivation can happen as a natural part of aging, as a side effect of radiation therapy for head an  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Study Shows Talking About Products Can Lead to Better Conversations
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: The first day at a new school or in a new job can be exhilarating, but the awkward introductions and halting conversations when meeting new people often lead to stress and social anxiety. Now, new research from the University at Albany and Duke University shows how talking about products can be beneficial to conversation and relationship development. In "Product-facilitated  more
SUNY-Cortland: Ithaca Pastor to Keynote Diversity Conference
CORTLAND, New York, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: Rev. Terrance A. King, a former special education teacher and current pastor and doctoral student focused on the role of Black male educators and inclusive education, will deliver the keynote speech during the 2023 SUNY Cortland 13th annual Student Diversity Conference on Saturday, Nov. 4, in Corey Union. King, 37, the pastor of Ithaca's historic St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, wil  more
SUNY-Cortland: Recreation Conference Focuses on Inclusion
CORTLAND, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: Ambika Rajyagor, a co-founder of Disabled & Outdoors, an independent organization run by Black, Indigenous and other people of color for the diverse community of people with disabilities, will deliver the prestigious Metcalf Endowment Lecture at the 73rd annual SUNY Cortland Recreation Conference. The conference, set for Thursday, Nov. 2, and Friday, Nov. 3, on campus, is the nat  more
SUNY-Empire State University: A Powerful Public Education Partnership
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Oct. 27 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Empire State University and CUNY's Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) inked a partnership today to provide seamless, accessible, high-quality education to meet the needs of BMCC's students. The signing ceremony was held on the BMCC campus and attended by leaders from both institutions, as well as students and staff. The partnership bet  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: William Veit Named Upstate Assistant Vice President for Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Management
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: By Darryl Geddes William G. Veit has been named assistant vice president for internal audit and enterprise risk management at Upstate Medical University. He also serves as university's chief audit executive. Veit brings to Upstate significant experience in higher education risk management, regulatory compliance, accounting, financial and information security controls, a  more
Syracuse University a Key Partner in New Federal Regional Tech Hub Designation; University Will Play Significant Role in Creating 'Semiconductor Superhighway'
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University will play a key role in the development of what is being described as a "semiconductor superhighway." The University is part of a consortium of industry, workforce training and economic development organizations, and other higher education institutions in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo to compete for--and ultimately earn--designation as a Regional Tech Hub. The designation means the region will be  more
The O'Malley School of Business at Manhattan College Unveils Transformation of Third Floor, De La Salle Hall
RIVERDALE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Manhattan College issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2023: The renovations bring a learning environment that combines modern aesthetics with the latest in educational technology. The O'Malley School of Business held a ceremony on October 20 to commemorate the grand opening of the newly renovated third floor of De La Salle Hall, a state-of-the-art space designed to inspire innovation, collaboration and academic excellence. The transformation of the third floo  more
The Tour at NBC Studios Reopens on November 3, 2023, Featuring New Behind-the-Scenes Experiences
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Today, NBCUniversal announced the relaunch of The Tour at NBC Studios, with pre-sale tickets now available for purchase. The Tour will take guests on an exciting journey through NBC Studios in Rockefeller Center where broadcast television was born, showcasing where some of today's most popular shows are made, right in the heart of Manhattan. The Tour features behind-the scenes acces  more
Tiny networks intertwine to mimic design of bird colors
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 26 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The bright plumage of birds is often a feast for the eyes, but it has been a headache for scientists who have struggled to recreate the photonic nanostructures that generate those colors in the lab. Part of the challenge is developing structures at the awkward scale of a few hundred nanometers: too big for molecular chemistry, yet too small for direct fabrication. A confocal microscopy image shows a bicontinuous micros  more
To Tackle Chronic Asthma and Health Disparities in Kids, UB Researchers Focus on School-Based Health Centers
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * With funding from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, UB pediatrics researchers will study an intervention they developed for children with asthma in the Buffalo Public Schools * * * University at Buffalo researchers have been awarded a five-year, $3.2 million grant to study the delivery of comprehensive asthma care to Buffalo   more
Tokyo Stock Exchange CONNEQTOR Launches Direct Connection With Broadridge's Xilix Execution Management System
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Oct. 23 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) and global Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) are pleased to announce the launch of the direct connection between CONNEQTOR, TSE's platform for trading exchange traded funds (ETFs) and Xilix, Broadridge  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Celebrates Milestone Of 5,000 New Nurses Trained By Citywide Nurse Residency Program
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of the celebration of 5,000 new nurses trained by the Citywide Nurse Residency Program: * * * Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, Housing, Economic Development and Workforce: Good morning, everybody. It is so fantastic to be here. My name is Maria Torres Springer, I'm the deputy mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce, and today I'm just filled with, first of all, just so much inspiration. Look at all   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Groundbreaking for Sunset Pier 94 Studios
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of remarks on Oct. 24, 2023, at a groundbreaking event for Sunset Pier 94 Studios: * * * Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer, Housing, Economic Development and Workforce: All right. We're going to get started in just a few seconds, if everyone can take a seat. All right. Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Maria Torres Springer. I'm the deputy mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce. Welcome to everyon  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Makes Public Safety-Related Announcement With NYPD Commissioner Caban
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of public safety-related announcement with New York City Police Commissioner Edward Caban on Oct. 26, 2023: * * * Good morning. I'm Mayor Adams, joined by [the] administration, the team leaders. We had a series of things that took place overnight during the evening and early this morning, and we believe that during these times where there's a high level of tension in the city we want to be as up front and as informe  more
Turner named director of Cornell Cooperative Extension
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Andrew Turner '88, M.P.S. '93, has been appointed director of Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) and associate dean for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the College of Human Ecology (CHE). Currently director of CCE's New York State 4-H program, Turner will begin a five-year term on Dec. 1, 2023, taking the reins from Jenny Kao-Kniffin, a CALS associate professor in the School of Integrative Plant  more
Two students awarded NSF CSGrad4US Fellowships
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 23 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Two first-year graduate students came to Cornell with National Science Foundation Computer and Information Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowships (NSF CSGrad4US). Leah Lackey, a doctoral student in electrical and computer engineering, and Travis Lloyd, a doctoral student in information science, are the first students from this program to attend Cornell. CSGrad4US fellowships provide a $37,000 stipend and $16,000 c  more
U.S. Dept. of Energy Funds $800K Groundbreaking CCNY Plasma Research
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Funded by a $799,352 U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) Office of Science grant, research is underway at The City College of New York to fundamentally advance understanding of the critical processes in plasma-based anti-/de-icing approaches and plasma-assisted additive manufacturing and coating technologies. The three-year project is led by Yang Liu, assistant professor in the Grove School of Engineering and an expert in expe  more
UAlbany Atmospheric Scientist Leads $900K DOE Study to Explore Land Surface Effects on Climate
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: The scientific community is increasingly recognizing the significant role of land surface conditions, such as soil moisture and temperature, snow cover, and vegetation, in weather and climate prediction. This is particularly true in elevated regions -- where anomalies in surface conditions can impact communities thousands of miles away. In a new study, a team of researchers  more
UAW Strike Expands - Labor Relations Professor Weighs In
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 23 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On October 23, United Auto Workers leaders announced the union would expand its weeks-long strike, calling out nearly 7,000 additional workers at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant. It is the automaker's largest plant. Lynne Vincent is an assistant professor of management in Syracuse University's Whitman School of Management with an expertise in labor and industrial relations. Since the strike started in mid  more
UB Researcher Receives $3.2 Million NCI Grant to Study the Impact of Cannabis on Immunotherapy Treatments
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: A University at Buffalo psychologist has received a $3.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to assess how cannabis use affects patients who receive immunotherapy, a rapidly advancing treatment that helps the immune system fight cancer. Nearly 44% of cancer patients with 20 different tumor types receive immunotherapy treatment -- notably, a specific ty  more
UB School of Public Health and Health Professions Names New Chair of Biostatistics
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Douglas Landsittel, PhD, has been named the new chair of the Department of Biostatistics in the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions. Landsittel will join UB in February from the Indiana University-Bloomington School of Public Health, where he has served as the James A. Caplin, M.D. Chair in Evidence-based Public Health and chair of the Depar  more
UB Study: Special Mouth Rinse and Brushes Can Help Treat Gum Disease Among Diabetes Patients
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The study is believed to be the first to examine at-home, antiplaque treatment's effect on diabetes patients * * * Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and small brushes to clean between teeth as part of their at-home oral care routine. This was a key finding in a recent study   more
UB, NASA and Partners Begin Mapping South Africa's Biodiversity From the Air
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: NASA's advanced remote sensing technology can analyze the chemical composition of stars and search for signs of life in the cosmos. It can also tell us a lot about our own planet, like the amount of nitrogen in a forest canopy or the diversity of phytoplankton in a river. Over the next few weeks, NASA aircraft will fly over South Africa's Greater Cape Floristic Region and   more
Underwater robot updates understanding of ice shelf crevasses
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Icefin underwater vehicle has sonar, chemical and biological sensors that help researchers characterize sub-ice environments. More than merely cracks in the ice, crevasses play an important role in circulating seawater beneath Antarctic ice shelves, potentially influencing their stability, finds Cornell-led research based on first-of-its-kind exploration by an underwater robot. The remotely operated Icefin robot's   more
University at Buffalo: Applying Game Theory on the Front Lines
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 27 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study analyzes how strategy can protect against adversarial threats * * * The age-old game of strategy, often confined to chessboards and computer screens, is now being employed to tackle real-world threats against societies, economies and infrastructure, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research. Forthcoming in the European Jour  more
University at Buffalo: Instructors' Responses to Students' Questions in STEM Convey More Than You Think
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 28 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Oct. 27, 2023: How instructors respond to college students' questions in introductory STEM settings can motivate those students to pursue further research in science, technology, engineering and math courses - and recruit others to join them, according to a study by a University at Buffalo psychologist. "When students in our study imagined receiving a positive ra  more
University at Buffalo: School of Dental Medicine Receives Award From INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 26 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (SDM) has received the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual award -- a national honor recognizing U.S. health colleges and universities that d  more
University at Buffalo: Take the Plunge and Invest in Weird
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 24 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New research analyzes "Shark Tank" competitors to find the advantages and challenges of being weird * * * Defying social norms and thinking outside the box are often seen as prerequisites for entrepreneurial success, but being unapologetically weird can be both an advantage and a liability, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of   more
University endowment reports 'solid' return in FY 2023
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell's endowment achieved a 3.6% return in the fiscal year ending June 30, adding a net investment gain of $355 million to finish the year valued at just over $10 billion, according to the Office of University Investments. With the investment gain in FY 2023, the endowment has returned an annualized 9.3% over the past five years, exceeding its benchmark by 1.9% per year. "The university concluded the fiscal year wit  more
University Leaders Launch AI Academic Alliance, Convene AI Symposium in Washington
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Two Syracuse University institutes are welcoming researchers, academic leaders, policymakers and journalists for discussions in Washington, D.C., about innovations, vulnerabilities and the future of artificial intelligence. The two-day AI Policy Symposium that begins today in the nation's capital is organized by the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) and the Autonomous Systems Policy Institute  more
University Leaders Launch AI Academic Alliance, Convene AI Symposium in Washington
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: Two Syracuse University institutes are welcoming researchers, academic leaders, policymakers and journalists for discussions in Washington, D.C., about innovations, vulnerabilities and the future of artificial intelligence. The two-day AI Policy Symposium that begins today in the nation's capital is organized by the Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC)   more
University to Host Family Weekend and South Campus Living Showcase
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A family poses with Otto during a previous Family Weekend celebration. (Photo by Estheralice Lopez) In celebration of their important roles within the University community and providing opportunities for further connecting with their student, campus welcomes parents, families and student supporters for Family Weekend annually each fall. The 2023 festivities will be hosted Friday, Nov. 3, through Sunday, Nov. 5. Fami  more
University's NCAE-C Designation Renews Through 2028
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 25 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In the photo (from left): Representative from FBI, Joon Park, representative from NSA and representative from CISA. (Photo courtesy of the Center of Academic Excellence) Syracuse University has been designated once again as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) through the academic year 2028. The program is administered by the National Security Agency (NSA) with a goal of promoting and su  more
UPenn Perelman School of Medicine: Mount Sinai Health System Leader Alicia Gresham Named Chief Executive Officer of Pennsylvania Hospital
UNIVERSITY CITY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release: Alicia Gresham has been named chief executive officer of Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH), effective January 2, 2024. Gresham currently serves as senior vice president and COO of Network Operations at Mount Sinai Health System in New York and has nearly three decades of executive leadership experience in health care. During her time at Mount Saini, Gresham led th  more
Uptick in pediatric mental health ER visits persists through pandemic
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Mental health crises among children and adolescents requiring emergency department care skyrocketed during the pandemic and have stayed elevated despite a return to normalcy, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. The study, published Oct. 20 in the journal Pediatrics, compared rates of pediatric mental health visits in the emergency departments of five New York City medic  more
UTC Alum Conducts Unique Research on Widely Used 'Forever Chemical'
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Tennessee's Chattanooga Campus issued the following news release: The tougher and more complex a problem, the more Elizabeth Plunk wants to tackle it. She admits it sometimes can be an aggravating personality trait. "I get mad at myself whenever I put myself in those positions, but ...," said Plunk, who graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2019 with a degree in biology. She's done it again in her pursuit of  more
Victor DeStefano Named President of Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Empire BlueCross
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Empire BlueCross BlueShield issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Empire BlueCross (Empire) today announced that Victor DeStefano has been named New York Commercial State Plan President. "Victor's New York roots run deep and he is perfectly suited to lead the Empire team as we remain steadfast in our mission to be a lifetime, trusted partner in health for all New Yorkers," said Morgan Kendrick, Executive Vice President, Comme  more
Wanda Denson Low '81 and Debbie Epstein Henry '94 Join Brooklyn Law School Board of Trustees
BROOKLYN, New York, Oct. 24 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news on Oct. 23, 2023: Brooklyn Law School has announced the election of two new members to its Board of Trustees, Wanda Denson-Low '81, retired Senior Vice President of the Office of Internal Governance at the Boeing Company; and Debbie Epstein Henry '94, founder of DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing. "Debbie Epstein Henry and Wanda Denson-Low are exemplary alums who, while leading successful and demanding careers, have co  more
Warner Bros. Discovery Sets New Leadership for Global Consumer Products, Franchises
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, a division of Time Warner, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Bruce Campbell, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, announced a new global structure for Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences (GBFE), the division that comprises WBD's worldwide consumer products, themed entertainment, franchise management and development, and DC Comics businesses. * * * The changes were made today following the d  more
WarnerMedia: Actor and Comedian Mike Epps Improves His Indianapolis Hometown in Buying Back The Block Premiering Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 9 and 10A.M. ET/PT on HGTV
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: * * * WHAT: Buying Back the Block WHERE/WHEN: Buying Back the Block premieres Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 9 and 10 a.m. ET/PT on HGTV. WHO: Actor, comedian, producer and real estate investor Mike Epps is an Indianapolis native on a mission to revitalize his childhood street in the HGTV series Buying Back the Block. Mike and his wife, television producer and design enthusiast K  more
WarnerMedia: Drag Superstar Trixie Mattel Coming to HGTV in Greenlighted Series Trixie Motel - Drag Me Home
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Glamorous drag superstar and star of the discovery+ series Trixie Motel, Trixie Mattel, along with partner and motel co-owner David Silver, are coming to HGTV with a new renovation project in Trixie Motel: Drag Me Home. Pushing the envelope during their first year as motel mavens, the couple will take the leap into home ownership and cohabitation with the purchase of their dream home in Los A  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary Albert Brooks - Defending My Life Debuts November 11
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: The HBO Original documentary ALBERT BROOKS: DEFENDING MY LIFE, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner ("When Harry Met Sally," "The Princess Bride"), debuts SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (8:00-9:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: Since the late 1960s, Albert Brooks has been a major force in American comedy with his smart, sometimes absurdist,  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary David Holmes - The Boy Who Lived Debuts November 15
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: The HBO Original documentary DAVID HOLMES: THE BOY WHO LIVED, executive produced by Daniel Radcliffe and directed by Dan Hartley ("Lad: A Yorkshire Story"), debuts WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 (9:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: The film is a coming-of-age story of stuntman David Holmes, a prodigious teenage gymnast from Essex, England,  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary You Were My First Boyfriend Debuts November 8
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: The HBO Original documentary YOU WERE MY FIRST BOYFRIEND, directed and produced by Cecilia Aldarondo ("Memories of a Penitent Heart," "Landfall") and co-directed by Sarah Enid Hagey, debuts WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The film had its world premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival. Synopsis: What if you could rewrite  more
WarnerMedia: HGTV Renews Its Blockbuster Renovation Competition Series Rock the Block Featuring First-Ever Waterfront Homes and Former Teams Seeking a Rematch
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: For the first time in Rock the Block history, four returning teams will get a shot at redemption as they compete to add the most value to Florida waterfront homes in a new season of HGTV's smash hit home renovation competition. During the fresh seven episodes, hosted by popular carpenter, craftsman and design expert Ty Pennington (Battle on the Beach), the pressure will be at an all-time high  more
WarnerMedia: Josh Gates Returns With New Mysteries and Historic Finds When Expedition Unknown Premieres on Wednesday, November 15 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Globetrotting explorer Josh Gates is back scanning the depths of the ocean, trekking into the heart of Central American jungles, and diving into flooded tunnels beneath an active volcano in search of answers to the world's greatest mysteries when the all-new season of EXPEDITION UNKNOWN returns on Wednesday, November 15 at 9PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel. In the two-part se  more
WarnerMedia: Max Announces Partnership With Nike Yardrunners for 'SpelHouse' Homecoming 2023 Tailgate Activation
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: Today, two storytelling powerhouses, Max and Nike Yardrunners, have announced their partnership to celebrate "SpelHouse'' Homecoming and to shine a spotlight on the rich histories of Spelman College and Morehouse College - two of America's premier HBCUs. The partnership will include a story-driven activation area during the Morehouse Homecoming Tailgate on Saturday, October 2  more
WarnerMedia: Max Celebrates The Season Two Debut of 'Julia' With a Curated List of Food Series to Satisfy Your Appetite
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Inspired by the intrepid chef and cookbook author, Julia Child (Sarah Lancashire), the Max Original series "Julia" follows her journey of bringing her signature panache into American living rooms through her groundbreaking series "The French Chef," which pioneered the modern day cooking show. The eight-episode second season debuts with three episodes THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 on   more
WarnerMedia: Season Two of the Max Original Series Julia Debuts November 16
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: The eight-episode second season of the Max Original series JULIA debuts with three episodes THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 on Max, followed by one episode weekly through December 21. Season 2 logline: With her trailblazing cooking show up and running on the air, Julia grapples with her rising celebrity and what that means for her, her colleagues and her show. In season two, Julia and  more
WarnerMedia: TBS and TNT Kick Off Winter Break With Holiday Programming Beginning Saturday, November 4
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: TBS and TNT kick off Winter Break with festive films and holiday-themed episodes throughout November and December. The programming begins on November 4 with spirited movies "Jack Frost," "Fred Claus," "The Polar Express," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," and "Elf," which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its theatrical release. As part of annual tradition, TBS and TNT will host   more
WarnerMedia: TBS Delivers Network's Most Watched MLB Postseason Game in Eight Years
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: TBS' exclusive coverage of the 2023 NLCS presented by loanDepot, Game 7 delivered the most-watched MLB Postseason game on the network in eight years, with 9.1 million total viewers* across TBS, truTV and Max tuning in to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks capture the National League pennant and punch their ticket to the World Series. The telecast is also the seventh most-watched baseball program  more
WarnerMedia: What's New on Max This November
NEW YORK, Oct. 24 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: Max announces programming coming to the platform this November, including the debut of the Max Original comedy series BOOKIE (11/30). From Emmy(R)-nominated creator Chuck Lorre ("The Big Bang Theory") and Nick Bakay, this darkly funny comedy follows veteran Los Angeles bookie Danny (Sebastian Maniscalco) as the potential legalization of sports gambling in California threatens  more
Weill Cornell Medical College: Dr. Maya Hogg Named Chief of Medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 -- Weill Cornell Medical College issued the following news release: Dr. Maya Hogg, a leading hospitalist, has been appointed chief of medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and vice chair in the Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, effective Oct. 1. As chief of medicine, Dr. Hogg will oversee inpatient and outpatient medical treatment at the hospital. She will increase patients' access to high-quality care from skilled internists and spec  more
Westwood One Host Rich Eisen Wins Prestigious Marconi Award for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) today announced that Westwood One's nationally syndicated radio host Rich Eisen was named "Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year" at the 2023 Marconi Radio Awards last night. This award is presented to the on-air personality that has shown the most overall success in syndication. The Marconi Radio Awards, established in 1989, are considered by m  more
Westwood One, Super Hi-Fi Partner for AI-Generated Weather Reports
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: Cumulus Media's Westwood One (NASDAQ: CMLS), the largest audio network in the U.S., and Super Hi-Fi, the global leader in AI-powered radio experiences for radio broadcasters and digital media platforms, today announced a partnership for Super Hi-Fi's AI-generated weather service, Weathercaster. Under the terms of the agreement, Westwood One will exclusively market and monetize Super Hi-Fi's Weat  more
White & Case Advises Encore Capital Group on Euros100 Million High Yield Bond
NEW YORK, Oct. 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Encore Capital Group, Inc., an international specialty finance company, on its offering of an aggregate principal amount of Euros100 million of senior secured floating rate notes due 2028 with a coupon of three-month EURIBOR (subject to a 0% floor) plus 4.250%. The proceeds of the notes will be used to repay drawings under its revolving credit facility and to pay cer  more
White House Honors CCNY Legends Myriam Sarachik and Sheldon Weinbaum
NEW YORK, Oct. 27 -- City College of New York issued the following news: President Joe Biden has awarded the National Medal of Science to Myriam Sarachik (posthumously) and Sheldon Weinbaum, two of the most distinguished researchers and educators of their generation who, collectively, spent more than a century on faculty at The City College of New York. They were among nine recipients of the medal honored at the White House. Established in 1959 by the U.S. Congress, the National Medal of Scie  more
Yale: Course Offers Students a Glimpse 'Behind the Curtains' of the Art Business
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Oct. 25 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * "Entrepreneurship in the Art Market," a course popular with business and art students alike, offers an inside look at how art is produced, sold, and collected. * * * Jeff Koons, the world's top-selling living artist, produces his work through a factory-like system in which a team of artists and craftspeople, working in a New York studio, follow his precise specifications to bring his artistic visions to life.  more
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