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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 05, 2023 ( 360 items )  
$10M for precision nutrition honors Joan Klein Jacobs '54
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The $10 million gift will support research and programs in the emerging field of precision nutrition. Above, the Discovery Kitchen, which offers experiential learning opportunities for students on the role of nutrition in human health and well-being. The College of Human Ecology (CHE) has received a $10 million commitment from Joan Klein Jacobs '54 and Irwin M. Jacobs '54, BEE '56 to support the college's new Center for   more
'CUSE50 Summit 2023: Network With the 50 Fastest-Growing Alumni Businesses
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: From production and digital media companies to pizza tours and EV charging solutions, the honorees of the inaugural 'CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards are an impressive group of leaders representing the 50 fastest-growing Syracuse University alumni-owned businesses. Honorees will be celebrated on campus Thursday, Nov. 9, followed the next day by engagement sessions between the alumni entrepreneurs and the University   more
8 Tech Companies Selected to Partner With NYC Environmental Protection Dept. in Inaugural Environmental Tech Lab
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today the Environmental Tech Lab (ETL) announced that eight companies have been selected to collaborate with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to test technologies designed to enhance operational efficiency and data utilization at the nation's largest municipal water and wastewater utility. The ETL, launched earlier this year by DEP and Par  more
A. R. Ammons Reading Series: Reviving a beloved tradition
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Temple of Zeus cafe used to host a weekly open mic reading at which students and faculty shared their work with enthusiastic listeners. Among the regular attendees was the late Archie Ammons, Goldwin Smith Professor of Poetry in the College of Arts & Sciences (A&S), whose presence told student writers that their work merited the attention of Cornell's most honored poet. The novelist Richard Price told an audience at C  more
ABC News Live Now Streaming on Pluto TV
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: ABC News Live -- the award-winning, 24/7 streaming network -- announced today that it is now available to stream on Pluto TV. ABC News Live delivers its award-winning coverage of breaking news, up-to-the-minute reports, exclusive interviews, and in-depth special programming to millions of Pluto TV viewers across the U.S. "As news consumption patterns evolve, it is imperative t  more
ABC News' 'Nightline' Ranks No. 1 In All Key Demos, Posts Double-Digit Gains Year to Year in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news: ABC News' "Nightline" ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (904,000), Adults 25-54 (227,000) and Adults 18-49 (157,000) for the week of Oct. 23, 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 all key measures for the 2nd week in a row. "Nightline" turned in double-digit gains ye  more
Adelphi University: Can Human Connection Prevent Addiction?
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Adelphi University issued the following news: A grant-funded study investigates the cognitive processes that allow us to form healthy social bonds and resist maladaptive behaviors What effect do relationships--and their absence--have on behavioral health? A new research project led by Dominic Fareri, PhD, associate professor of psychology and director of the neuroscience program, is trying to find out. Funded by a five-year, $2.5 million R01 grant fro  more
Adelphi University: Capturing Nuances in Marijuana Use Among Transgender Adults
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Different subsets of the transgender population have different rates of marijuana use when medically transitioning, new research finds Transgender and gender-expansive individuals experience significant health disparities in multiple areas, including poor outcomes, barriers to access and lack of culturally informed care. "For trans*identified and nonbinary folx, who have a history of being pathologized in t  more
AECOM Appoints Kristopher Takacs as Head of Stations and Transit-Oriented Development for Global Buildings + Places Business Line
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- AECOM, an infrastructure firm, issued the following news release: AECOM, the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, today announced it has appointed Kristopher Takacsas its global head of stations and transit-oriented development for its Building + Places business line. In this role, Mr. Takacswill be responsible for spearheading the growth of AECOM Buildings + Places' design practice in the rail and transit sectors. "We are excited to welcome Kristopher to AECOM t  more
Albany Law School Launches Online Flex Juris Doctor Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: Albany Law School is proud to announce that it remains on the cutting edge of legal education and technology with the launch of its new Flex Juris Doctor program (https://www.albanylaw.edu/flex-jd-program). The law school is currently accepting applications with the first class scheduled to begin in August 2024. Overall, the program allows students to pursue a career-changing law degree from wherever they wish, primarily  more
Albany Law School: A Tale of Property and Dread, ChatGPT Pens Story About Land Contracts - in the Style of Edgar Allan Poe
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: It seems that artificial intelligence makes its way into conversation more and more lately. In the classroom at Albany Law School, faculty and students are discussing how technology like ChatGPT will impact learning, academics, and the law. In Intro to Lawyering, students are also learning about the risks that AI presents in the legal profession. In Mata v. Avianca, an attorney used ChatGPT for his research and the cases   more
Alfred University Randall Chair in Sculpture Selva Aparicio Named Winner of 2023 Burke Prize
ALFRED, New York, Nov. 3 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Selva Aparicio, International Randall Chair in Sculpture in Alfred University's School of Art and Design, has been named winner of the 2023 Burke Prize, given by the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City. Established in 2018, the Burke Prize is a biennial award honoring excellence in contemporary craft and is named for craft collectors Marian and Russell Burke. It awards an unrestricted $50,000 to an ar  more
Alfred University Senior Ceramic Engineering Major Wins McMahon Achievement Award
ALFRED, New York, Nov. 3 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: An Alfred University senior engineering student was recognized on Thursday, Nov. 2, for his work in a co-op experience. Andrew Guariglia, a ceramic engineering major from Valley Stream, NY, is winner of the 2023 McMahon Achievement Award. Gabrielle Gaustad '04, dean of the Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University, presented Guariglia with the award, which includes a cash prize, prior to Thursday's John F  more
ALM's Law.com Radar Trend Detection Wins a Folio Eddie & Ozzie Award for Editorial Excellence
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- ALM, a media, information and intelligence company, issued the following news release: ALM is thrilled to announce that Law.com Radar's innovative Trend Detection feature received top honors for Editorial Use of Data in the 2023 Folio Eddie & Ozzie Awards, a prestigious recognition program in the publishing industry that celebrates excellence in editorial content and design across print and digital media. The recognition was announced at an awards gala held on Oct. 24 at Ne  more
Amy Herman '88 to Deliver Keynote Speech at Lafayette's 189th Commencement
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: Amy Herman '88--founder and president of The Art of Perception Inc., a New York-based organization that conducts professional development courses to leaders around the world, including at NATO, the French National Police, and Doctors Without Borders--will deliver the keynote speech for Lafayette's 189th Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2024 on May 19. "I am delighted to welcome Amy home as our Commencement speak  more
Announcing Shaping Barnard's Future Together Task Forces
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Barnard College issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2023, by President Laura Ann Rosenbury: * * * Dear Members of the Barnard Community, When I wrote to you earlier this semester, I announced Shaping Barnard's Future Together, a process in which we will collaboratively chart the course Barnard takes over the next decade. Since then, hundreds of you have shared your own visions for the future of Barnard. I sincerely thank you for discussing the joys and challenges o  more
Apocalypse debate set for Nov. 9
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Five professors will argue for the importance of their disciplines during the Logos Philosophy Debate Club's annual Apocalypse debate Thursday, Nov. 9 in Goldwin Smith Room 132.  The debate includes professors from different fields, debating about why their discipline is the most vital for life to survive a global apocalypse. This year's professors include: Nelson, advisor for the Cornell Speech and Debate Society, wil  more
Army Court of Criminal Appeals Hearing to Be Held at College of Law Nov. 7
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The United States Army Court of Criminal Appeals will be sitting at the College of Law on Tuesday, Nov. 7, in the Melanie Gray Ceremonial Courtroom in Dineen Hall. The hearing will begin at noon for the case of U.S. v. U.S. Army Staff Sergeant (E-6) Daniel D. Herman. The case concerns an Army soldier who was convicted of wrongfully broadcasting intimate visual images and making a false official statement. Representing  more
Bank of America: Spontaneous Family Wealth Discussions and Decisions Can Lead to Regrets, Finds Merrill Study
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release: Nearly four in five wealthy families have had unplanned discussions about wealth with 26% later regretting it, according to a new study published by the Merrill Center for Family Wealth(TM), a part of Merrill Private Wealth Management. The research found 33% of families increased family conversations about wealth since the Pandemic; however, many families dive in without a plan, process, or  more
Barnard College: Announcement of the Task Force on Antisemitism
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Barnard College issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Dear fellow members of the Columbia, Barnard, and Teachers College communities, Today we are announcing the formation of a Task Force on Antisemitism to enhance our ability to address this ancient, but terribly resilient, form of hatred. We are taking this step as part of a commitment to ensuring that our campuses are safe, welcoming, and inclusive for Jewish students, faculty and staff, and all of us.   more
Barnard College: Announcing Doxing Resource Group
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Dear fellow members of the Columbia and Barnard communities, The deliberate harassment and targeting of members of our community by doxing, a dangerous form of intimidation, is unacceptable. Many individuals, including students across several schools, have been subject to these attacks by third parties. This includes disturbing incidents in which trucks have circled the Columbia campus displayin  more
Barnes & Noble Announces 12 Finalists for Their 2023 Book of the Year
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the 12 finalists for their 2023 Book of the Year. The program, now in its fifth year, asks B&N booksellers across the country to nominate a title they find truly outstanding and in which they have felt the most pride in recommending to readers over the previous year. This year, the list features six novels, four nonfiction   more
Barnes & Noble Announces Return of K-Pop Comeback Weekend
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the return of customer-favorite K-Pop Comeback Weekend. Customers who purchase any K-Pop CD are eligible to receive exclusive free gifts while supplies last. All K-Pop CDs will be 10% off in stores only, and Premium Members will save an extra 10%. The bookseller will also offer multiple B&N Exclusive editi  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Delray Beach
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Delray Beach bookstore on Wednesday, November 8th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in Delray Place (1851 S. Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, FL 33483), one store down from Trader Joe's and next to Pet Supermarket. The bookstore will officially open to the public at 9AM ET on Wednesday th  more
Barnes & Noble Presents Absolution by Alice McDermott as Their November 2023 National Book Club Selection
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble announces Absolution as their November National Book Club pick and welcomes readers to join author Alice McDermott at a free live virtual event. The author will be in conversation with Shannon DeVito, Senior Director of Books at Barnes & Noble, and Miwa Messer, Executive Producer of Poured Over, the B&N Podcast, to discuss the title as well as an  more
Beaty Named Chief of UB Police Department
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 3 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Kimberly "Kim" Beaty has been named chief of University Police at the University at Buffalo after a national search. She will join UB on Nov. 16. Beaty succeeds Chris Bartolomei, who retired in August after serving UB and University Police for 27 years -- the last six as chief. "Kim Beaty exemplifies the values and principles of community-based policing, which encourages th  more
Bethe Lecture: Testing space propulsion on Earth
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For humans to travel the solar system, we first need to be liberated from Earth's orbit. High power electric propulsion and nuclear propulsion systems offer promise in getting us off Earth, but how do we practically test these powerful engines on the ground? John Foster Physicist and engineer John Foster, who thinks hard on how to mimic space travel on earth, will give the fall 2023 Bethe Lecture on this topic. Foster'  more
Better tech needed to increase soil organic carbon and crop yields
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A field site in China from the National Soil Test and Fertilizer Recommendation Projects, which were conducted from 2005-13. Increasing organic carbon in soils has been promoted as a way to help combat climate change while also improving soil fertility and crop yields, but a new paper shows that promised yield increases at a global scale would be negligible with current technologies and optimal management practices. Im  more
Binghamton University Students From Ukraine Make Their Voices Heard to Nation's Leaders at D.C. Summit
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Standing on Capitol Hill, on their first trip to Washington, D.C., Albina Martynenko and Vlada Lisova hoped to paint for some of the nation's top elected leaders a vivid picture of the Ukraine they grew up in. They wanted to share how, even as a nation at war, it's home to a rich and beautiful culture. For them, Ukraine is about the fun of "getting lost" in the city of Kyiv. It's families who gather at a dinner ta  more
Binghamton University, HBCUs Align for 'true Collaboration'
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: A summit held this spring at Binghamton University has led to a groundbreaking partnership with six historically Black colleges and universities. Supported by Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Donald Hall and Thurgood Marshall College Fund founder N. Joyce Payne, the New Educational and Research Alliance (newERA) will foster closer ties with Alabama A&M University, Central State University  more
Binghamton University: A Look Inside - MRI Partnership Gives Lab Students a Chance to Study a Living Brain
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Over their professor's shoulder, the neuroscience students peered inside a man's skull. SUNY Distinguished Professor of Psychology J. David Jentsch took the class layer by layer, shifting effortlessly through structures and ventricles in ghostly gray, some lit with specks of light to indicate activity. "Did you know that the cerebellum has as many neurons as all the rest of the nervous system?" he quizze  more
Binghamton University: Computer Science Professor Wins NSF Grant to Improve Real-Time Data Services
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Having real-time data at our fingertips has become such an expected thing in the internet age that most of us don't think about how it happens -- and how to make it better. That's where computer science researchers like Professor KD Kang can help. Kang -- a faculty member at Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science -- recently received a $599,084 grant from the  more
Binghamton University: Decker College Grad Gives Back to Nursing, Community Through Teaching and Volunteerism
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences alumna Adenike Okeowo, MS '17, DNP '19, recently joined New York Presbyterian Hospital as a cardiac nurse practitioner in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab. She also has worked at Mount Sinai Heart for the past five years in the Electrophysiology and Heart Failure unit. In addition, Okeowo is an adjunct clinical professor of nursing at Binghamton University and Adelphi Un  more
Binghamton University: Donors Dedicate Watson College Biomedical Engineering Lab in Son's Memory
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Through the Gary and Connie Kunis Foundation, donors Gary Kunis '73, LHD '02, and Connie Wong are advancing pathbreaking cancer research at Binghamton University. Their son, who graduated with a bioengineering degree from University of Rochester, died of brain cancer at age 33. In 2018, Kunis and Wong established the Douglas Hsu Memorial Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering to support first-year students in Watso  more
Binghamton University: Evan Drellich '09 Examines the Houston Astros Cheating Scandal
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: As a Binghamton senior, Evan Drellich '09 interviewed one of the University's most famous alumni -- sports columnist and ESPN TV host Tony Kornheiser '70, LittD '17 -- in the offices of the Pipe Dream student newspaper. Fast forward nearly 15 years to June 2023. The roles are reversed, as Kornheiser is talking on his podcast with Drellich -- now a senior writer for The Athletic sports website -- about Major Leagu  more
Binghamton University: New EXCELERATE Super Goal - $250 Million
BINGHAMTON, New York, Oct. 31 -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2023: Binghamton University's meteoric rise from its start as a small liberal arts college in 1946 to the world-renowned, R1 top-performing research university it is today might be a surprise to some, but not to those who've been watching closely. This is a place that supports innovative teaching and research and gives students opportunities that are hard to match elsewhere. To continue to fuel the Uni  more
Binghamton University: Preparing Professionals - Career Courses for Every Stage of Your Student's Journey
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: The Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development offers three career courses that students can enroll in this spring. These courses are designed to support students at every stage of their career development journey. Encourage your student to consider taking a career course this spring to support their personal growth and development. * Career Exploration Course (CDCI 200): Students who are unsure of w  more
Binghamton University: Q Center Collaborates to Offer Free Vaccination and Testing Services
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: When the global outbreak of mpox hit stateside in May 2022, the response from local and statewide health departments and other concerned agencies was swift. First discovered in 1958 in Denmark, the mpox (formerly monkeypox) virus has steadily emerged in central, east and west Africa over the last 60 years. However, the 2022 outbreak of mpox appeared suddenly and spread rapidly throughout Europe and the United Stat  more
Binghamton University: Study Abroad Program Widens Horizons for Economics Student
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 4 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: John Kabrovski '26 knew he wanted to try something different with his college education. Applying to Verto Education's study abroad program - a privately owned company that partners with American institutions like Binghamton University - the economics major from Harpur College was determined to widen his perspective of the world around him by fully immersing himself in a new culture. He traveled to Europe for his   more
Biology Graduate Students, Faculty Present at NALMS Conference
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: SUNY Fredonia's Department of Biology was well represented at the annual symposium of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), with presentations given by graduate students and a faculty member. "The students really enjoyed the opportunity to learn and interact with others in the field of lake science and management," said Department of Biology Associate Professor Court  more
Bloomberg Launches New TV Programming for Africa
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release: Bloomberg Television is launching new programming for Africa to complement its existing coverage in the region, including the new monthly flagship TV programme Africa Amplified and an expansion of its flagship daily morning show Daybreak Middle East and Africa. On Bloomberg Television, the morning show Daybreak Middle East & Africa will now extend to two hours a day, with the second hour co-anchored by Jennifer Zabasajja fr  more
Bloomberg Media Launches 'The Global Traveler Outlook: Navigating 2023 Tourism and Travel Trends' to Uncover Insights on Travel Behavior
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: The latest research coming from Bloomberg Industry Accelerator, Bloomberg Media's leading source of proprietary sector and audience related analyses and thought leadership, uncovers the dynamics driving the global travel and tourism business in 2023. The Global Traveler Outlook surveyed travelers across eight countries in APAC as well as Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to surface insig  more
Bowdoin College: Spindel Lecture Explores a Street-Level Photographic Archive
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Nov. 2 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news: This year's Harry Spindel Memorial Lecture featured historian Deborah Dash Moore discussing her latest book, Walkers in the City: Jewish Street Photographers of Midcentury New York (Cornell University Press, 2023). As cameras became smaller, lighter, and better, the impact on street photography was notable, said Dash Moore, the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University o  more
Brooklyn Law School: Pomerantz Lecture Focuses on Moral Duties of Public Corporation Board Directors
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 1 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: By Nanette Maxim Corporate boards have long operated under shareholder profit incentives, but in an era in which corporate responsibility is part of the very DNA of big business, and amid growing concerns about wealth disparity, times are changing. Arguing that directors on a public corporation's board have independent moral duties separate from their legal duties under state fiduciary law, Professor  more
Brooklyn Law School: Vice Dean Miriam Baer's New Book Explores Common Misunderstandings of White-Collar Crime
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: A discussion of Vice Dean and Centennial Professor Miriam Baer's new book Myths and Misunderstandings in White-Collar Crime, (Cambridge University Press, 2023), drew a highly decorated panel of experts who discussed Baer's book and its core critique of federal enforcement institutions. Baer, a leading expert in matters concerning business and criminal law, is a former federal prosecutor and has taught crimina  more
Calif. A.G. Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Fighting for Health, Nutrition Stability for Immigrant Families
OAKLAND, California, Oct. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in support of the Biden administration's defense of its revised "public charge" regulations, which determine who can obtain or keep legal immigration status. The revised regulations reject harmful Trump-era changes, which caused hardwo  more
Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment Debut New Season of Chart-Topping Investigative Podcast Series Witnessed: Fade to Black
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment (SME), in association with Stowaway Entertainment, today premiered the fifth season of investigative podcast series Witnessed, titled Fade to Black. This 8-part series focuses on the bizarre story of screenwriter Gary Devore, whose mysterious disappearance in 1997 has become the source of many conspiracy theories, including that the CIA may have played a ro  more
Campus Parking Information for Friday, Nov.3
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Syracuse University football team will host Boston College on Friday, Nov. 3. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. As the game falls on a weekday, some campus lots and garages will be restricted during regular business hours. Beginning at 3:30 p.m., faculty, staff and students with valid permits who need to access campus for academic reasons will be allowed to park in the University Avenue and Comstock Avenue garages. Al  more
Carter Ledyard Client Pacific Current Group Purchases 24.9% Stake in Avante Capital Partners
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: Carter Ledyard client Pacific Current Group ("PAC"), a multi-boutique asset management firm, recently purchased a 24.9% stake in Avante Capital Partners, LP ("Avante") from its existing owners. Avante is one of the largest women- and minority-owned private credit firms in the U.S. focused on flexible capital to fund growth. PAC's 24.9% equity interest in Avante was acquired for a purchas  more
CCNY Installs Helium Gas Recycler to Curtail Loss of a Precious Finite Resource
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Helium gas, most commonly known as the substance used to inflate floating balloons, or as the inhaled party gimmick that alters the human voice to a Munchkin-level pitch, is vital for its many applications in many areas of scientific research and medicine. It is an essential part of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) imaging. NMR machines use high powered magnets to create an electromagnetic field which allows scientists to   more
Celebrating 113 Euclid: A Place to Find Community for Indigenous Students, Explore Native American Culture
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Indigenous students enjoy gathering at 113 Euclid Ave., home of the Native Student Program. (Photo by Angela Ryan) The newly transformed Indigenous space at 113 Euclid goes beyond acknowledging the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, says Bailey Tlachac, program coordinator of the Native Student Program. The space, which will be celebrated during a grand opening Nov. 6, signifies many things for Indigenous community members.   more
CGS Expands New 'CGS Immersive' Business to Revolutionize How We Work
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Computer Generated Solutions, a provider of business applications, enterprise learning and outsourcing services, issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: CGS, a global provider of software applications, enterprise learning, customer experience and call center outsourcing services, today announced the expansion of CGS Immersive, a subsidiary of Computer Generated Solutions, Inc. (CGS). This groundbreaking business is set to redefine the future of work by leveraging the best  more
Children's Law Center Recognizes Troutman Pepper Partner Stephen Rinehart
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Steve Rinehart, a partner in Troutman Pepper's Business Litigation practice, was honored for his pro bono service to The Children's Law Center (CLC) during the nonprofit's 25th anniversary celebration on October 26. CLC works to give children strong and effective voices in legal proceedings that have a critical impact on their lives. Rinehart is an active member of CLC's Board of Directors, where he helps to ensure the  more
Clarkson University Celebrates Completion of Large-Scale Program Providing Resources and Connections to New and Early-Stage Businesses
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 1 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Entrepreneurs from across New York State recently celebrated the conclusion of the Upstate Founders program, an unparalleled opportunity offered through Clarkson University's Shipley Center for Innovation. The program was made possible by the Reimagine Workforce Centers grant allocated by New York's Governor Kathy Hochul to help people return to the workforce post-COVID through entrepreneurship activities. Three other  more
Clarkson University Construction Engineering Management Consulting Group Launches Project Promoting Enhanced Street Safety in Hammond and Heuvelton
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 1 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: The Clarkson Construction Engineering Management Consulting Group (C3G), is beginning important Complete Streets projects in the Villages of Hammond and Heuvelton. These transformative endeavors aim to enhance the safety of the walking and biking path in villages of Hammond and Heuvelton, especially to and from their schools. Funding for the project comes from the St. Lawrence County Health Initiative's Creating Healthy  more
Clarkson University Student Awarded Pomeroy Foundation Fellowship to Support Potsdam Public Museum Internship
POTSDAM, New York, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University undergraduate Jochanaan Fair-Schultz, of Potsdam, is a 2023 recipient of a competitive William G. Pomeroy Foundation fellowship that supported the history major's summer internship with the Potsdam Public Museum. Pomeroy Foundation fellowships support Clarkson history majors through stipends and advising opportunities that lead to internships with North Country history and heritage organiz  more
CNN Films' Chilling Crime Documentary 'Chowchilla' to Premiere on Sunday, December 3 at 9PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- CNN issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: CNN Films and Max explores the strangest mass kidnapping in history in Chowchilla, premiering Sunday, December 3 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. Featuring exclusive interviews with the survivors, director Paul Solet (Tread, Clean) goes behind the headlines to reveal for the first time the complete saga of the infamous school bus abduction. On July 15, 1976, three masked men boarded a school bus in Chowchilla, California, kidnapped the dr  more
College of Veterinary Medicine launches podcast
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine debuted its inaugural podcast show on Nov 1. Hosted by Michelle Moyal, D.V.M. '07, assistant clinical professor of primary care surgery, the Cornell Veterinary Podcast takes the breadth and depth of the college's clinical and scientific expertise to a brand-new medium. "Cornell's veterinary college has such a rich diversity of people and projects that make it truly un  more
Columbia Law School: Lindsey Miller-Lerman '73 - Marking a Path to Nebraska's Highest Court
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: Nebraska Supreme Court Justice Lindsey Miller-Lerman '73 says her worst grade at Columbia Law School was in the first course taught by Ruth Bader Ginsburg '59. The subject was sex discrimination and the law, and Ginsburg was, her former student says, way ahead of the legal curve. "I really didn't get it," Miller-Lerman admits. "Her thinking was so far evolved." But since then, Miller-Lerman--a Harlan Fiske Stone scholar an  more
Columbia Law's Executive L.L.M. in Global Business Law Supercharges the Careers of International Practitioners
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: When lawyers commence Columbia Law School's Executive LL.M. Program in Global Business Law, they soon discover that they may learn as much from their classmates--exceptional attorneys like themselves who have worked in firms, corporations, NGOs, academia, and courts--as from their professors. "There is a lot of peer-to-peer learning because E.LL.M. students come from both common law and civil law systems, and we work across  more
Columbia: How Many Atoms Does It Take to Trace the History of the Universe?
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: In The Universal Timekeepers, Astronomy Professor David Helfand, reconstructs the history of the universe--back to its first microsecond 13.8 billion years ago--with the help of atoms. He shows how, by using detectors and reactors, microscopes and telescopes, questions such as these can be answered: Is a medieval illustrated prayer book real or forged? What was the earth's climate like before humans emerged? Where are t  more
Columbia: Will Events Like Hurricane Otis Become More Common?
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Hurricanes are powerful storms that bring about destructive winds, rain, and storm surges. The strength of hurricanes is typically defined through their intensity, or the sustained maximum wind speeds. In general, hurricanes gradually intensify and then decay, though their intensity can fluctuate through their lifetime due to various factors. Hurricanes can sometimes undergo rapid intensification, which by definition,   more
Community Review Board Invites Campus Community to Open Forum; Announces New Co-Chairs
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The University's Community Review Board (CRB) invites students, faculty and staff to its fall open forum on Tuesday, Nov. 14, from 4 to 5 p.m. in 335 Falk College or online via Zoom. After a brief introduction of the CRB's mission and representatives, Associate Vice President and Chief Craig Stone will present the Department of Public Safety (DPS) policies that are currently being reviewed by the CRB and invite atten  more
Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete: Jordan Fischer to Present at SecureWorld New York City Conference
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 4 -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Constangy partner and cyber team member, Jordan Fischer, will present a seminar on cybersecurity considerations for CISOs at the 5th Annual SecureWorld New York City. This all-day event will take place on November 15th at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. Jordan's program, 'The New World Order for CISOs: Privacy, the SEC, and Accountability,' will cover important t  more
Constructing Pathways to Community Empowerment Uptown With Columbia's Tanya Pope
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Columbia University issued the following news: For Tanya Pope--who is Assistant Vice President of University Supplier Diversity at Columbia--mastering the art of advocacy has been a lifelong journey with roots in Washington, DC. Coming of age in the bustling metropolis that has long since been the backdrop of political and social change, she's always been surrounded by an aura of empowerment and equity; whether it was the influence of her father, who was a man of the peopl  more
Converse College Faculty Attend Research in Popular Music Conference
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Converse College issued the following news: A conference about academia's hottest new subject--the music business--hit some high notes recently for two Converse faculty with subjects such as Luke Combs' 2023 cover of Tracy Chapman's 1988 hit, "Fast Car," Beatlemania and "glocalization" of the world's music. Those were just a few among several scholarly papers at the Research in Popular Music conference at Flagler University in St. Augustine, Flor  more
Cooley: Abivax Announces $235.8M Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley advised Abivax, a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that harness the body's natural regulatory mechanisms to modulate the immune response in patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, on its $235.8 million initial public offering. Partners Div Gupta, Marc Recht, Ryan Sansom and Denny Won led the Cooley team. Abivax offered a total of 20,325,500 ordinary shares - consistin  more
Cooper Engineering Students Present at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art issued the following news: Earlier this month, Azra Rangwala EE'25, Jacob Krebs CE'24, and Associate Dean Lisa Shay presented work at the IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference at Villanova University outside Philadelphia. Azra and Jacob presented designs they had developed at the Barbara Ford Peacebuilding Center in Guatemala during the summer of 2022 as part of the Summer Study Abroad Program. Dean S  more
Cornell Bowers CIS researchers bring home awards from CSCW
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Research from several Cornell faculty and students received recognition at the 26th Association of Computing Machinery Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work And Social Computing (CSCW), held Oct. 14-18 in Minneapolis. CSCW is the premier meeting for research on collaborative or social computing. The conference features the latest work on the design and use of technologies that impact groups, organizations, c  more
Creative Advertising Student Wins in 2023 Communication Arts Student Showcase Competition
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Ryan Garret Conner Winning awards takes years for some creatives, but for Ryan Garret Conner '23, creativity flowed naturally from his first portfolio class. Earlier this year, the Newhouse School of Public Communications student won in the 8th Annual Communication Arts Student Showcase, with his three winning ad campaigns showing in the March/April 2023 Communication Arts Issue. These campaigns were created in adver  more
Crowell & Moring Launches New Podcast on Legal Issues in Transportation
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Crowell & Moring has launched &Motion, a podcast addressing all things related to the transportation industry and the various legal issues that it faces. Hosted by the firm's own Paul Keller, an IP litigation partner in the New York office, &Motion's mission is to share insights about the transportation industry through discussions with business leaders, academics, policymakers, and prominent legal minds. Ke  more
Cumulus Media Introduces Hello Rossipes Podcast
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release: * * * Ross Mathews and Bethie Hungerford to Host All-New Cooking Podcast Each Wednesday Beginning November 8 * * * Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) today introduces Hello Rossipes, a new weekly cooking podcast featuring TV host and producer Ross Mathews ("The Drew Barrymore Show," "RuPaul's Drag Race") and cookbook author and podcaster Bethie Hungerford. Launching Nov  more
CUNY: Making Mathematical Tools to Solve Biological Problems, Like Where COVID Came From
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Megan Owen, an NSF CAREER award-winning mathematics professor, analyzes "tree-shaped" data, a theoretical area with applications in fields including evolutionary biology. * * * Megan Owen, a professor of Mathematics at the Graduate Center and Lehman College, spends most of her time thinking about "tree-shaped" data -- such as phylogenetic trees, a type of diagram that represents t  more
CUNY: Using Molecular Biology to Unlock Mysteries of the Brain
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: Ph.D. candidate Aria Walls conducts research on the renin-angiotensin system in the basal ganglia of the brain. Graduate Center Biology Ph.D. candidate Aria Walls is making waves in the field of molecular biology. At the Graduate Center, she joined the lab of Professor Andreas Kottmann (GC/City College, Biology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience) where she has been studying the renin-a  more
Daemen University Named Recipient of Univera Healthcare 2023 Health Equity Innovation Award
AMHERST, New York, Nov. 3 -- Daemen College issued the following news: Univera Healthcare has named Daemen University a recipient of its 2023 Health Equity Innovation Awards and will provide the institution with $30,000 in funding to implement health equity training. The awards program aims to provide financial support to community programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities across the Western New York region. Daemen will utilize the funding to implement a professional developme  more
Delta to Cancel Flights From JFK to TLV Through Nov. 21
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 1 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: Editor's note: The following article, originally published on Oct. 24, was updated on Nov. 1 to include new information about flight cancelations between New York and Tel Aviv. Delta is canceling additional flights between the U.S. and Tel Aviv because of ongoing conflict in the region. Delta is continuously monitoring the security environment in Israel to inform cancelations to our flight schedule to and from Ben Gurion A  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: As Gabe Evans Embraces Election Denier & Anti-Choice Extremist Mike Johnson, Scott James Silent
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: It's no surprise Gabe Evans rushed to embrace anti-democracy, anti-abortion Speaker Mike Johnson. Colorado voters are still waiting to hear if Scott James will fall in line. For those unfamiliar with Johnson's extremism, Johnson co-sponsored a national abortion ban with no exceptions and was instrumental in the plan to overturn the 2020 election. The New York Times even named him "the most  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: New Video - Spineless New York Republicans Stalled Criminally-Indicted George Santos Expulsion
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: LaLota, D'Esposito, Lawler, Molinaro and Williams just decided they want to expel their criminally-indicted colleague... But, like, for real? This time? Today, on the day serial liar George Santos - who faces 23 criminal charges - is scheduled to appear for his next federal court date, the DCCC is reminding New York voters once again that Nick LaLota, Anthony D'Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Santos' Shadow Looms Over Fellow Freshmen
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: "The dark cloud of their 23-count-indicted colleague is casting a shadow over the rest of the New York GOP." A new report in New York Playbook exposed vulnerable New York Republicans for being ensnared in serial liar George Santos' shady financial schemes. Nick LaLota and Anthony D'Esposito both use Santos' accountant Thomas Datwyler, who allegedly tried to cover up his role handling Santo  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Vulnerable New York Republicans Take Heat for Extreme Speaker Vote
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Increasingly vulnerable New York Republicans Nick LaLota, George Santos, Anthony D'Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Brandon Williams are taking heat from New Yorkers for voting for MAGA Speaker Mike Johnson. By voting for Johnson, New York Republicans enabled an extreme agenda that supports election denialism, a national abortion ban, and punishing doctors for providing essential r  more
Designed with care: improving community well-being through planning
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jocelyn Poe, a Provost New Faculty Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning, is an educator passionate about employing planning strategies that care for communities. Inspired by her own experiences as a practicing planner, her research and teaching now focus on fostering communal agency during times of change and making sure students are prepared to navigate complex real-wor  more
Digitizing books can spur demand for physical copies
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Book publishers cried foul - in the form of numerous legal challenges - nearly two decades ago when the Google Books project digitized and freely distributed more than 25 million works. The publishers argued that free digital distribution undermines the market for physical books, but new research from Cornell's Imke Reimers and a collaborator reveals that the opposite - increased demand for physical books, through onlin  more
Dr. Petter Lovaas Creates Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Program for Niagara University
NIAGARA, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: An interest in problem-solving inspired Dr. Petter Lovaas to pursue a career in cybersecurity. After earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota-Crookston, and his master's degree and Ph.D. from Dakota State University, he worked as a security consultant in the banking and financial industries. Over the past several years, he has applied his expertise to developing a cutting-edge master's degr  more
DTCC REPORT HUB INTRODUCES TRADE REPORTING ANALYTICS AND UTI EXCHANGE CAPABILITIES AS INDUSTRY PREPARES FOR UPCOMING TRADE REPORTING RULES REWRITES
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the launch of Trade Reporting Analytics and UTI Exchange as part of its DTCC Report Hub service. Report Hub is a cloud-based pre and post reporting platform that helps firms manage the complex  more
Einhorn Center launches Alumni Advisory Council
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Einhorn Center for Community Engagement is excited to announce the launch of its Alumni Advisory Council. The team of 37 alumni and current students will work with center staff to engage with other Cornell alumni and get them involved in the mission of the center. The council is building on the work of an ad hoc Alumni Advisory Group, which convened last year and developed a range of projects to increase alumni-stude  more
Eisneramper Named 'Best Tax Advisor' At 2023 Hedgeweek U.S. Awards
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Hedgeweek, one of the hedge fund industry's leading publications, announced that EisnerAmper was voted the "Best Tax Advisory" firm at its Hedgeweek U.S. 2023 ceremony held in Manhattan in October. The winners were voted upon by Hedgeweek readers who include investors, managers and other leading industry professionals. "Our team members are very thankful to be recognized by their peers and colleagues for tax advis  more
EisnerAmper Wins 2023 'Top Workplaces Culture Excellence' Award Firm Recognized in Numerous Categories
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: EisnerAmper has won Energage's 2023 "Top Workplaces Culture Excellence" Award in the categories of Compensation & Benefits, DE&I Practices, Employee Appreciation, Employee Well-Being, Innovation, Leadership, Professional Development, and Work-Life Flexibility. Energage's Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. To  more
Embedded therapist joins College of Veterinary Medicine
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The College of Veterinary Medicine will welcome an embedded counselor to its halls in early November, piloting a new element as part of campus-wide efforts to enhance mental health support. Genel Gronkowski is a member of Cornell Health's department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and will work in CVM to support the mental health of its graduate and professional students. "We are delighted to welcome Gen  more
Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Stony Brook Medicine Announce New Multi-Year Contract
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Empire BlueCross BlueShield issued the following news release: Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Stony Brook Medicine have renewed a new multi-year agreement with the health system's four hospitals, facilities, and providers in Empire's network. "This new agreement demonstrates the strong commitment by both organizations to deliver access to high-quality, affordable care for the Long Islanders we mutually serve," said Victor DeStefano, president of Empire BlueCross BlueShie  more
Empire State University Faculty and Staff Unveil New Version of Popular Coursera Class
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Nov. 1 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Interim Director of Learning Design and Solutions Alena Rodick and Professor Valeri Chukhlomin announced a major revision of their course, "Strategic Self-Marketing and Personal Branding" on Coursera, the online learning platform. This is one of four courses in the Career Self-Management Training and Certification specialization, developed in 2016 by a team of SUN  more
Fan-Favorite Podcast 'Call Chelsea Peretti' Makes Its Return on iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Network
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Podcast Network (BMP) today announced that "Call Chelsea Peretti" -the call-in podcast hosted by the acclaimed actor, stand-up, writer, and director, Chelsea Peretti- will make its long-awaited return on the BMP network. Beginning November 9, the comedy series will debut all-new themed episodes each Thursday. Fans can listen to the trailer now, here (https://www.ih  more
Finding Hope and Support Against Anti-Trans Legislation
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Anti-trans legislation--including proposed bills and laws that attempt to limit health care access, remove Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) materials from schools and ban trans athletes from sports--have recently passed in some states. For transgender and nonbinary individuals, these actions may compound on a personal level, resulting in negative impacts on their mental health and wellness while e  more
Following Surge in Hate and Bias Crimes, N.Y. Gov. Hochul Deploys All Available State Resources to Protect New Yorkers in At-Risk Communities and on College Campuses
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a series of actions to deploy all available resources to keep New Yorkers safe following a surge in hate and bias incidents in the weeks following the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. In an address to New Yorkers, Governor Hochul highlighted $50 million available for local law enforcement agencies to prevent and solve hate crimes and other crimes, $  more
For First Time, AP to Name College Basketball Players of the Week
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * The Associated Press for the first time will name players of the week for men's and women's college basketball throughout the upcoming season. * * * The AP Player of the Week for men's and women's basketball will be selected by a panel of AP college basketball beat writers, based off the players' performances from the previous week. The winners, both men's and women's, will be announced every Tu  more
Ford School of Public Policy: STPP Influence in New York Report About Facial Recognition Technology in Schools
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) has outlined the ethical issues with the state's use of facial recognition technology (FRT) in schools. The report titled "Use of Biometric Identifying Technology in Schools" found that the use of facial recognition in schools for security purposes risks implicating civil rights laws. In addition, FRT is   more
Fordham Law School: A Familial Responsibility - FLAA Board Members Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler '76 and Jill Heitler Blomberg '97 Share a Dedication to Giving Back
BRONX, New York, Oct. 31 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: For the Heitler family, giving back to Fordham Law School is a family affair. Hon. Sherry Klein Heitler '76, a former justice of the New York State Supreme Court, taught at Fordham Law as an adjunct professor and mentored students by guiding them on their job searches. She has served on the Fordham Law Association (FLAA) Board of Directors for many years and now has taken emeritus status. Her daughter, Jill  more
Fox Corporation Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Results
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX; "FOX" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The Company reported total quarterly revenues of $3.21 billion as compared to the $3.19 billion reported in the prior year quarter. Affiliate fee revenues increased 2%, driven by 8% growth at the Television segment. Advertising revenues decreased 2% as the broadcast of th  more
Fox News Audio Expands Audacy Partnership to Include Fox Weather Stream
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Audio has expanded its partnership with Audacy to include FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free, ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service. Effective November 1, the deal will expand FOX News Audio's existing relationship with Audacy, which also distributes FOX News Podcasts and the FOX News Talk audio streams. Available on both the Audacy app and Audacy.com, listeners will hav  more
Fox News Channel Ranks Number One in Total Day Viewership in All of Cable for the Month of October
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) finished October 2023 as cable television's most-watched network across total day viewership and second in primetime behind only ESPN, according to Nielsen Media Research. Notably, every weekday program on FNC wins over the cable news competition in both total viewers and the 25-54 demo. FNC also marked 33 consecutive months defeating the cable news competition in primetime tota  more
Frank DiSalvo, Cornell Atkinson's first director, dies at 79
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Francis "Frank" J. DiSalvo, a chemist-physicist who inspired hundreds of Cornellians from different disciplines to collaborate on environmental problems, died on Oct. 27 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was 79. An accomplished scientist whose work ranged across chemistry, physics, materials science and energy, DiSalvo studied the synthesis of solid-state materials and the physicochemical phenomena in such solids, which enabled ad  more
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP: Fried Frank Achieves Significant Victory for Stability AI in Class Action Lawsuit
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: Various publications noted Fried Frank for achieving a significant victory for Stability AI, Inc., an open source generative AI company, in a first-of-its-kind class action copyright lawsuit brought by a group of artists. Coverage noting the firm includes Law360 and Reuters. Additional coverage includes Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter (https://www.hollywoodreporter.co  more
Global Chef Program Brings Dutch Cuisine and Culture to Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 4 -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2023: Chef Evelien de Bot came to Binghamton University from the Netherlands this fall as part of Sodexo's Global Chef program. This international chef residency program provides an opportunity for Sodexo chefs to travel worldwide to share their cuisine and culture. On Thursday Oct. 5, de Bot worked with the Binghamton University Dining Services (BUDS) team at Hinman Dining Hall, showcasing a menu featur  more
Goldman Sachs Announces Managing Director Class of 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Today, we are pleased to announce that 608 individuals across 44 offices have been invited to become managing directors as of January 1, 2024. The Managing Director Class of 2023 comprises an exceptional group of individuals from across the firm who have made meaningful contributions to the firm and our business. They embody the   more
Groundbreaking NBA Player Agents David Falk and Danielle Cantor Visit Falk College
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: With a massive 6-foot-10 frame and deep voice, former Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson was an imposing figure and "my toughest critic," says David Falk, the renowned sports agent who represented Thompson. "I know I was afraid of him," said a smiling Danielle Cantor, executive vice president and partner of Falk Associates Management Enterprises (FAME), which was co-founded by Falk. As Cantor rose t  more
Hamilton College: 4 Questions for Cameron Feist '04, Director of Project and Change Management
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 1 -- Hamilton College issued the following Q&A on Oct. 31, 2023, with Cameron Feist, director of project and change management for enterprise modernization: * * * Last year, Cameron Feist '04, became Hamilton's new director of project and change management for Hamilton enterprise modernization, after serving as the College's director of financial aid and associate vice president for enrollment management. Communications Office student writer Gregoire Winston '26 recentl  more
Hamilton College: Faculty, Alumni, and Students in the News - October 2023
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Hamilton College issued the following news: By Vige Barrie National and regional news organizations regularly interview Hamilton faculty, staff, alumni, and students for their expertise and perspectives on current events, and to feature programs and activities on campus. October's news highlights ranged from coverage of the role of luck in career success to the interrelationship between art and science. Links are provided, but some may require subscriptio  more
Hamilton College: Paths and Pitfalls to Clean Energy Transition
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 3 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: By Holly Mirales '26 With their words reverberating through the eaves of the Chapel, the panelists of the semester's third Common Ground discussion earnestly discussed the realities, complexities, and politics of the clean energy transition in the United States. This Common Ground event was the first cohosted by the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a non-profit organization that embodies the same values of communication a  more
Hamilton College: Sociology of Race and Ethnicity Features Dhuman Research
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Sociology Stephanie A. Dhuman recently published an article titled "'Why Can't We Have Some Kind of Unity?' Cultural Contention Amongst Puerto Rican and Black Residents in Southern Suburbia" in the journal Sociology of Race and Ethnicity (SRE). According to its website, SRE, the official journal of the American Sociological Association's Section on Racial and Ethnic Minorities, "publishes t  more
Hendricks Chapel Choir, Syracuse University Wind Ensemble Pay Tribute to Pan Am 103 Victims on U.K. Performance Tour
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: This past spring, the voices of members of the Hendricks Chapel Choir and the notes played by the Syracuse University Wind Ensemble floated through various spaces in the United Kingdom--from urban St. Paul's Church in London's Covent Garden, to rural Tundergarth Church and the town hall in Lockerbie, Scotland, to the majestic space of St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. Members of the Syracuse University Wind   more
Highlights for ABC News' 'GMA3: What You Need to Know,' Nov. 3-10
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "GMA3: What You Need to Know" during the week of Nov. 6-10. "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 6:00 p  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'Good Morning America,' Nov. 6-11
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "Good Morning America" during the week of Nov. 6-11. "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 include th  more
Hofstra University: A Message From President Poser
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 4 -- Hofstra University issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2023, by President Susan Poser: * * * Dear Hofstra Community, I write this morning to acknowledge and provide some information concerning the growing incidents of antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate speech and violence in this country, on some college campuses, and on social media. This is understandably causing anxiety on our campus, and it is of great concern. Please be assured that we are paying atte  more
Hofstra University: Professor's Research Gives Hope to Cystic Fibrosis Patients
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Daniel Miller is part of a team of researchers who developed a new synthetic molecule that may be able to combat and treat cystic fibrosis when integrated into cell membranes. Their study, "Aromatic pentaamide macrocycles bind anions with high affinity for transport across biomembranes," was recently published in Nature Chemistry. The journal covers the most significant and cu  more
Hofstra University: Reaccreditation for Child Care Institute Affirms Excellence
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 4 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Hofstra University's Diane Lindner-Goldberg Child Care Institute (CCI) at the Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center has been reaccredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children. Nationwide, less than 10% of all preschools and other early childhood programs are NAEYC-accredited. CCI earned its first accred  more
Hofstra University: Reviewing Best Practices for Medical Publication
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: The webinar "Charting a Course to Excellence: Discovering the Latest in Medical Publication Guidelines" featured panelist Lisa DeTora, associate professor of writing studies and rhetoric and the director of STEM writing. The webinar, presented on October 27 by the Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS), was focused on new guidelines for various professionals who work in the medical communications and pub  more
Honey-based beverage grabs grand prize at food hackathon
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Members of the "Bad Bees in Business" team were up late into the night Oct. 20, making trips to Wegmans and then mixing tea, lavender, honey and other ingredients to create their entry into the 2023 Food Hackathon, held at Stocking Hall. Same was true the next night as they refined their Powerpoint, their pitch and their packaging. But the late-night sessions paid off, as the team of six won the grand prize of $3,000 fo  more
How Students Can Develop a Healthy Relationship With Food
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: When students begin their Syracuse University journeys, not only are they beginning their professional pursuits, they're also in charge of what they eat and when they eat--a new experience for many students. Routine home-cooked meals are replaced with busy, varied schedules and a plethora of choices in the University's dining halls. It's a big change for students, one that, if not handled properly, could set them up   more
Hwa Chung Torng, engineer who advanced CPUs, dies at 90
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Hwa Chung "H.C." Torng, M.S. '58, Ph.D. '60, professor emeritus of electrical and computer engineering, who invented a mechanism that helped advance high-speed computer processing, died March 31 at the John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek, California. He was 90. After earning a bachelor's degree from National Taiwan University (1955), Torng came to Cornell where he earned master's and doctoral degrees in electrical e  more
iHeartMedia World Premieres New Singles From The Beatles, Sheryl Crow; Celebrates Taking Back Sunday, Jason Aldean
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia recently celebrated new music and artists with World Premiere debuts and live events. The Beatles' last song "Now And Then" had a World Premiere debut on November 2 across iHeartRadio Alternative, Rock, Classic Rock, Classic Hits, CHR, Country, AC, Hot AC, News / Talk, Sports and more stations, with over 760 participating stations nationwide. Sheryl Crow's "Alarm Clock" had a World Premiere debut on November 3 across  more
iHeartMedia, Amy Robach and T. J. Holmes Announce Partnership and New Podcast
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Renowned television news anchors Amy Robach and T. J. Holmes today announced that they have teamed up with iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America and the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, for a highly-anticipated podcast titled "Amy & T.J." set to premiere December 5 on the iHeartPodcast Network. In addition to hosting and executive producing their own podcast, Robach and Holmes wi  more
iHeartMedia: iHeartPodcasts Partners With Legendary Filmmaker Rob Reiner and Award-Winning Journalist Soledad O'Brien to Launch 'Who Killed JFK?'
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * A Deep Dive into America's Greatest Murder Mystery * * * iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, today announced an all-new 10-part podcast series, "Who Killed JFK?," a historic deep dive into America's greatest murder mystery, co-hosted by acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and award-winning journalist Soledad O'Brien. Fans can listen to the trailer now, HERE. Premiering  more
In Honor of Transgender Awareness Month, N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Actions to Support Transgender New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring November Transgender Awareness Month to celebrate transgender, gender non-conforming, and nonbinary communities in New York State and across the country. The Governor also announced that New York State will raise the Transgender Flag at the Capitol and landmarks will be lit pink, white and light blue on Monday, Nov. 20, in hono  more
Jackson Walker Represents Harmony Housing in Sale of 121 Affordable-Housing Projects
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Jackson Walker, a law firm, issued the following news: Jackson Walker acted as the primary legal representative for New York-based client Foundation for Affordable Rental Housing Holdings Inc. (d/b/a Harmony Housing), a 501(c)(3) organization established by Stephen Rosenberg, CEO and founder of Greystone, in the disposition of a national portfolio of 121 affordable housing projects to The Michaels Organization and related affiliates for approximately $1.36 billion. This  more
James John, medieval historian, dies at 95
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: James J. John, professor emeritus of history, died on Oct. 23. He was 95. A specialist in the study of Latin manuscripts and the history of universities, John was a part of the Cornell community for more than 50 years, teaching medieval intellectual history, historiography and paleography - the study of historical writing systems and manuscripts. Colleagues and students remember John for his fundamental contributions t  more
Johns Hopkins: Narrower Traffic Lanes in Cities Could Help Lower Risk of Traffic-Related Collisions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Johns Hopkins University's Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Report recommends urban streets with widths of 9 to 10 feet in some instances; lane-width reduction projects can increase walking, cycling, improve overall safety. * * * A new report from researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Bloomberg American Health Initiative highlights the critical role street design in urban settings  more
Journalists to discuss role of the press in an 'evolving age'
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: On Nov. 14, NPR's David Folkenflik '91, the Zubrow Distinguished Visiting Journalist in the College of Arts and Sciences, will moderate a panel of noted journalists and faculty to discuss how the news media is navigating an era of political polarization amid shrinking newsrooms. The event, titled "Free Press in a Free Society: U.S. Newsrooms on the Front Lines," will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Kiplinger Theater in the S  more
Jurassic worlds might be easier to spot than modern Earth
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Might a tyrannosaur roam on Trappist-1e, a protoceratops on Proxima Centauri b, or a quetzalcoatlus on Kepler 1047c? Things may not have ended well for dinosaurs on Earth, but Cornell astronomers say the "light fingerprint" of the conditions that enabled them to emerge here - including abundant atmospheric oxygen - provides a crucial missing piece in our search for signs of life on planets orbiting other stars. Modeling  more
Kara Swisher Joins CNN as On-Air Contributor
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2023: Kara Swisher has joined CNN as an on-air contributor, the network announced today. One of the nation's top tech and media reporters, Swisher is host of the podcast On with Kara Swisher, co-host of the Pivot podcast, and editor-at-large at New York Magazine. Swisher will be a regular panelist on CNN's The Chris Wallace Show debuting this Saturday, November 4 at 10am ET on CNN and CNN Max and will appear on the network in break  more
Keeping Legacy Alive for Incredible Syracuse Student-Athlete Veteran
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: What if one of the greatest student-athletes in Syracuse University's storied history--its first Black sports star--was one of the world's least-known legends? Wilmeth Sidat-Singh '39 is partially recognized within the University community, but his full story hasn't ever been told--until now, thanks to two Newhouse School of Public Communications alumni. It's a tale that involves a former Orange football and basketball  more
KU Endowment Board Elects 6 New Trustees
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 31 -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: At the KU Endowment Board of Trustees' Annual Meeting on Oct. 27, six new trustees were elected: Stephonn Alcorn of New York City; William W. Humphrey III (Trey) of Mission Hills; Schalie A. Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri; Allison Long of Lawrence; Winifred Pinet (Win) of Plymouth, Michigan; and Abbey Rupe of Salina. Each brings a wealth of experience to the board. Brief bios of the new trustees follow. Stephonn  more
LaGuardia Community College is Named a Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Oct. 31 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: LaGuardia Community College/CUNY is proud to be named as a Fulbright HSI (Hispanic-Serving Institution) Leader for 2023. Each year, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recognizes the strong engagement of select HSIs with the Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international academic exchange program. "We are honored to be recognized by the U.S.  more
LaGuardia Community College Professors Recognized for BRESI Projects and Leadership
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Nov. 1 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: The City University of New York/CUNY recently hosted an event to recognize CUNY faculty and students who created projects through the Black, Race and Ethnic Studies Initiative (BRESI). The initiative was announced in 2020 as part of an historic gift of $10 million from the Mellon Foundation to encourage change across CUNY's 25 campuses and develop and expand a range of initiatives related to the ongoing  more
Lawyers Alliance for New York Names Crowell & Moring an Institutional Honoree at Cornerstone Awards
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Lawyers Alliance for New York named Crowell & Moring an Institutional Honoree at the 2023 Cornerstone Awards. The award was presented at an awards ceremony in New York City on November 2. The awards are presented annually to a select group of individuals and institutions that have made extraordinary contributions through pro bono legal services. These services help nonprofits to address critical human needs   more
Le Moyne College Launches Partnership With Meier's Creek Brewing Company
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: Le Moyne College has entered into an agreement with Meier's Creek Brewing Company, under which the Cazenovia-based brewery will develop a Le Moyne-themed beer that will be available for sale beginning in the first quarter of 2024. Under the agreement, the College will receive 20 percent of all sales, which will go to the Le Moyne College Fund and specifically target the College's wellness initiatives and student s  more
Le Moyne Receives Four Digital Marketing Awards
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: Le Moyne was recently selected for four 2024 Education Digital Marketing Awards: * Gold Award Winner: Dolphins Go Division 1, Landing Page * Silver Award Winner: Welcome Future Phins, Social Media Campaign * Bronze Award Winner: Commencement Recap, TikTok * Merit Award Winner: Instagram, Year in Review The Education Digital Marketing Awards recognize excellence in educational websites, digital content, electr  more
Loyola University's Student Newspaper, The Maroon, Wins National Edward R. Murrow Award for Podcast Examining Environmental Injustice in Southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 4 -- Loyola University issued the following news release: The world's largest organization dedicated to broadcast and digital journalism will honor The Maroon with a prestigious Edward R. Murrow Award for its environmental podcast, "Engulfed," next week in New York City. The Radio Television Digital News Association singled out the first episode of the podcast, "St. John's Fight: From Battling Cancer to Covid," when it announced the winners of the Student National   more
Margaret Sullivan Joining Columbia Journalism School as Executive Director of the Newmark Center
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: Margaret Sullivan, weekly columnist for the Guardian US, will become the Executive Director for the Craig Newmark Center for Journalism Ethics and Security on January 1, 2024. She is returning to Columbia Journalism School, where she previously taught Audience and Engagement courses. In her role at the Guardian, Sullivan writes on media, politics and culture; she also served as the 2023 Jack and Pam  more
Marking 11 Years Since Superstorm Sandy, N.Y. Mayor Adams Celebrates Completion of $110 Million New Creek Bluebelt Expansion to Prevent Flooding on Staten Island
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Marking 11 years since the week Superstorm Sandy -- which killed 44 New Yorkers and caused $19 billion in damages and lost economic opportunity to the city -- made landfall in the five boroughs, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the completion of a $110 million project to protect the Mid-Island section of Staten Island from flooding, and fortify surrounding communities against climate  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Permanent Damage to Self-Healing Polymers in Soft Robots
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study assesses the maximum number of damage and healing cycles a self-healing actuator can endure. The study, which presents a method to automatically and autonomously assess the repeatable healability of a soft self-healing actuator, is published in the Open Access journal Robotics Reports. Click here (https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/rorep.2023.0014) to read the article now. Julie   more
Mary Ann Liebert: The American Thyroid Association is Pleased to Announce That Trevor E. Angell, MD Has Been Selected as New Editor-in-Chief of the ATA Monthly Journal Clinical Thyroidology
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: The American Thyroid Association(R) (ATA(R)) is pleased to announce that Trevor E. Angell, MD has been selected as the new Editor-in-Chief of the ATA monthly journal Clinical Thyroidology(R). Dr. Angell's term as Editor-in-Chief will begin in January 2024. Clinical Thyroidology is one of the ATA's official journals and is published in partnership with Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. This highly valued abstract an  more
Mastercard Announces New Leadership Appointments in Corporate Security
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Ron Green named Mastercard Fellow to drive innovation in security; Michael Lashlee will lead Corporate Security As part of its ongoing commitment to cybersecurity innovation, Mastercard announced Chief Security Officer Ron Green will become a Mastercard Fellow, a newly developed role for executives recognized as thought leaders to drive innovation within the company as well as in the payments industry as a who  more
Mastercard Partners With Live Nation to Offer Exclusive Live Music Benefits and Experiences for Cardholders Around the World
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Mastercard today announces its multi-year partnership with Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, acknowledging the significant role music plays in people's lives. Music is a universal passion, with 78% of global live concert goers viewing music as a fundamental part of who they are/1. Now, Mastercard will connect over 100 million cardholders with their greatest passion -   more
Mastercard: People Continue to Seek Improved Remittances Experiences
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Mastercard's new borderless payments report reveals consumers globally are setting up side hustles and considering working or living abroad, prompting the acceleration of cross-border payments * Small businesses are also increasingly reliant on international payment networks with three in five sourcing more suppliers internationally than they were 12 months ago * Speed and simplicity seen as primary drivers o  more
Maxwell Hosts Conference Focused on International Trade
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Ryan Monarch Dozens of scholars convened at the Maxwell School earlier this month to delve into complex, timely issues related to international trade, including the impact of increased imports from China on racial and ethnic inequality, the role of large firms in South Korea's economic growth, and the relocation of global value chains to Mexico. The 30th annual Empirical Investigations in International Trade Confere  more
Media Tip Sheet: Second Effort to Expel Rep. George Santos Fails
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- George Washington University issued the following news: Wednesday evening a second attempt to expel Rep. George Santos from the House falls flat. New York Republicans led the charge in an attempt to remove Rep. Santos due to false public statements and an ongoing federal criminal case. House members across both parties were wary of the move in fear of setting a precedent of expelling members who have not yet been convicted of a crime. If you're looking for expert insight,  more
Mercy University Renews Partnership With Common App to Continue to Increase Access to Higher Education
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Mercy University issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2023: Today, Mercy University announced it has joined Common App's direct admissions program for the second consecutive year to connect more students to postsecondary opportunities. Mercy joins over 70 colleges and universities nationwide in a program that provides over 200,000 first-generation and low and middle-income students who are interested in attending college. In partnering with Common App, Mercy can  more
Meshri family funds Baker 200 restoration project
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: More than 40 percent of Cornell students spend time in Baker Laboratory Room 200 taking chemistry classes. And even more fill the 494-seat lecture hall for courses in other subjects, including American studies, biology, Classics, economics and government. This fall, when students entered the room, they were greeted by a new, light-filled space and a photo celebrating the couple who made the long-awaited renovations happ  more
Michael R. Bloomberg Convenes World Leaders at Sixth Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, November 8-10
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * Michael R. Bloomberg Convenes World Leaders at Sixth Annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum in Singapore, November 8-10; 500 Global CEOs, Government Leaders and Entrepreneurs to Find Common Ground Amid a Changing World Order * * * Today, Bloomberg New Economy announced its latest participants and program updates for the sixth annual Bloomberg New Economy Forum ('the Forum'). Taking place next week in Si  more
Microplastics' shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Just like the land and the ocean, the atmosphere is marred by a variety of pollutants. In recent years, a new form has been identified: micron-size microplastic debris that can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents. A Cornell collaboration has developed a model to simulate the atmospheric transport of microplastic fibers and found that their shape plays a crucial role in how far they travel. While pr  more
Military Medic Learns How to Heal Veterans at Mercy
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Mercy University issued the following news: Tech. Sgt. Lacey Kehlenbeck, D.P.T. '24, has big plans to support fellow veterans once she earns her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Mercy University. Building on her almost 11 years of service as a military medic in the Air National Guard, she plans to open a physical therapy practice that employs and serves veterans. She is already on her way to achieving this dream after recently being awarded an Association of Scho  more
Mobile units increase odds of averting stroke
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Mobile stroke units bring the emergency room to the patient including a CAT scan machine, clot-busting medication and video link to doctors. Receiving a clot-busting drug in an ambulance-based mobile stroke unit (MSU) increases the likelihood of averting strokes and complete recovery compared with standard hospital emergency care, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, UTHealth Houston  more
Monroe Community College: President Burt-Nanna, County Executive Bello Announce Kickoff of Project to Build New ATC
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 31 -- Monroe Community College issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2023: Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today and Monroe Community College (MCC) President Dr. DeAnna Burt-Nanna announced the kickoff of the project to construct the new MCC Applied Technology Center (ATC) on the Brighton campus. Crews will soon begin demolishing a building on the south end of the campus to make room for the new facility. The ATC is a $35 million project that moves critical technol  more
MORGAN LEWIS SUMMER ASSOCIATE PROGRAM EARNS HIGH MARKS IN TWO SURVEYS
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: Morgan Lewis earned the #3 and #8 spots in nationwide summer associate satisfaction surveys from Law360 Pulse and The American Lawyer, respectively. The firm also earned high marks in The American Lawyer's survey rankings by city, securing the #1 spot in each of Chicago, Orange County, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley and placing among the top 10 for Boston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC.   more
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners Completes Investment in Valoriza Servicios Medioambientales S.A.
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners ("MSIP"), a private infrastructure investment platform within MSIM, announced today it has closed the acquisition of Valoriza Servicios Medioambientales S.A. ("Valoriza" or the "Company") from Sacyr, S.A. ("Sacyr"). Valoriza provides waste   more
Morgan Stanley Wins Four 2023 Money Management Institute/Barron's Industry Awards
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced today that it has won four Industry Awards from the Money Management Institute (MMI) and Barron's, the most of any firm. The awards include a Digital Innovation award for Morgan Stanley's Portfolio Risk Platform, a Disruption award for Morgan Stanley's UMA Fractional Share Program, a Sustainable & ESG Investing Award for Morga  more
Morgan Stanley: Endowment & Foundation Investors See Challenges Ahead, According to Graystone Consulting Study
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), today published its first annual institutional investor survey. The study explores how endowments and foundations are responding to the market environment, managing their portfolios, and positioning their approaches to governance, operations, and staffing. Key findings in the report include  more
Multilingual Expert Araceli Tinajero is New CCNY Stuart Katz Professor
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Professor and author Araceli Tinajero is The City College of New York's 2023-2024 Stuart Z. Katz Professor in the Humanities & the Arts. The endowed professorship is supported by a $1 million gift to City College by distinguished alumnus Stuart Z. Katz, Esq., a 1964 graduate. A professor of Spanish at The City College who has taught Japanese in the past, Tinajero's recent research, on the Caribbean in Asia and Asia in the  more
N.Y. A.G. James and DOI Commissioner Strauber Announce Guilty Pleas and Sentencing in Decades-Long Bid-Rigging Scheme
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber today announced the guilty pleas and sentencings of nine individuals and corporations for operating a two decades-long bid-rigging scheme (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/moving-companies-pleas.pdf). The individuals submitted thousands of false and  more
N.Y. A.G. James Highlights Deep Racial Gaps in Homeownership Across New York
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James released a new report today detailing deep racial disparities in homeownership and access to home financing across the state. Among the report's top findings is a stark racial gap in homeownership rates in every region in New York, with white households owning their homes at nearly double the rate of households of color. These dispariti  more
N.Y. A.G. James Releases Footage From Investigation Into the Death of Alan Weber
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage (https://ag.ny.gov/osi/footage/alan-weber) from two members of the Suffolk County Police Department (SCPD) that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Alan Weber, who died on October 10, 2023 following an encounter with law enforcement in Suffolk County. The Offic  more
N.Y. A.G. James Secures $100,000 From Manhattan Doctor Who Manipulated Online Reviews
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James secured $100,000 from a Manhattan-based orthopedic doctor who manipulated numerous online reviews of his practice to entice prospective patients. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) into Dr. Mark Mohrmann and his practice, Highline Orthopedics, found that he and his wife worked together to suppress negative reviews and   more
N.Y. A.G. James Secures $328 Million From Uber and Lyft for Taking Earnings From Drivers
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced two landmark settlements totaling $328 million with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/settlements-agreements/uber-lyft-aods.pdf) for cheating drivers out of hundreds of millions of dollars. The settlements resolve multi-year investigations into Uber and Lyft, which found that the companies' p  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Jason Pass, who died on November 1, 2023 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). On the morning of November 1, NYPD officers engaged in an active criminal investigation allegedly encountered Mr. Pass, who was sitting in a car that was pulled ov  more
N.Y. Agriculture Dept. and Education Working Collaboratively to Support New York Dairy Industry and School Districts During Nationwide Paperboard Shortage
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM) and the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) today reiterated their actions and outreach to support New York's dairy industry and schools during the nationwide shortage of packaging paperboard. The supply chain disruption has created a challenge for school milk packaging across the US   more
N.Y. Agriculture Dept. Announces Over $1.2 Million Available for Community Growing and Food Distribution Programs Through Two Grant Programs
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced $1.2 million is available as part of New York State's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program's Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (SNAP-Ed) program. Funding is available through the SNAP-Ed Food Box and Community Gr  more
N.Y. Comptroller: DiNapoli - State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: Some addiction treatment programs may not be adequately prepared in an emergency to prevent gaps in care, which could compromise patient progress or safety, according to a new audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit, which covered the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state's Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improv  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. Announces $12.9 Million Now Available Through New Federal Grant Opportunity to Support Urban and Community Forestry
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that applications are now being accepted for a total of $12.9 million for urban and community forestry projects through the Inflation Reduction Act funding opportunity. Earlier this month Governor Hochul announced the funding was made available by the U.  more
N.Y. FINANCIAL SERVICES SUPERINTENDENT HARRIS ADOPTS REGULATION TO LICENSE PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Superintendent of Financial Services Adrienne A. Harris announced today that the New York State Department of Financial Services has adopted a new regulation outlining the process for Pharmacy Benefit Managers ("PBMs") to obtain a license to operate in New York. In 2022, New York enacted the most comprehensive regulatory regime for PBMs in the country. The New Yor  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer Unveil TTM Technologies' Plans to Invest Up to $130 Million for Manufacturing Plant in the Town of Dewitt, Boosting Upstate New York's Transformation Into Global Chipmaking Hub
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer today announced that TTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions, intends to invest up to $130 million to build a greenfield high-tech manufacturing facility in the Town of DeWitt, Onondaga County, creating an estimated 400 good-paying jobs. TTM will produce ultra-high density interconnect  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce Launch of Induction Stove Challenge to Electrify Cooking Systems at New York City Public Housing Apartments
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams today announced that New York State is partnering with New York City to launch the Induction Stove Challenge through the release of a request for proposal calling on appliance manufacturers to design and produce energy-efficient, induction stoves to replace existing gas stoves while avoiding costly electrical upgrades in New York City Housing A  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $12 Million Awarded to Engage Individuals With Complex Mental Health Needs
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of $12 million to develop three new Intensive and Sustained Engagement Teams to serve communities in New York City, the Hudson River region and on Long Island. Administered by the state Office of Mental Health, the awards will enable three service providers to develop peer-led multidisciplinary teams that will provide intensive co  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $12 Million Heat Recovery Program to Modernize Buildings in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the $12 million Heat Recovery Program to modernize buildings in New York State, focusing on decarbonization and retrofit projects that reuse heat to save energy and reduce fossil fuel use in buildings across the State. The practice of heat recovery, which is recuperating wasted heat and reusing it directly or storing it for later, represents a pro  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Ahead of Schedule Completion of $5.7 Million Complete Streets Project in Saratoga Springs
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion, well-ahead of schedule, of a $5.7 million project that added a new sidewalk and bike lanes to Union Avenue in the City of Saratoga Springs, enhancing safety and improving bicyclist and pedestrian access to the historic Saratoga Race Course and the city's vibrant downtown business district. The project, which also included the resurf  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces All $192 Million in First-Year Opioid Settlement Funds Allocated to Serve New Yorkers Struggling With Addiction or Available Through State Agencies
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York has made available all the funding provided in the first year of the opioid settlement agreements. This funding, approximately $192.8 million, is supporting a variety of prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery initiatives to help New Yorkers impacted by the opioid and overdose crisis. "New York is not only leadi  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces All $192 Million in First-Year Opioid Settlement Funds Allocated to Serve New Yorkers Struggling With Addiction or Available Through State Agencies
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York has made available all the funding provided in the first year of the opioid settlement agreements. This funding, approximately $192.8 million, is supporting a variety of prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery initiatives to help New Yorkers impacted by the opioid and overdose crisis. VIDEO of th  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Completion of $8.6 Million Flood Resiliency Construction Projects in Village of Clayton
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of on a series of flood resiliency projects in the Village of Clayton, Jefferson County. The five completed projects were awarded more than $8.6 million in grant funding through the State's Lake Ontario Resiliency and Economic Development Initiative. The completed REDI-funded projects will help mitigate the impact of future extreme we  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Completion of 96-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of 2050 Grand Concourse, an affordable and supportive housing development with 96 apartments in the Bronx's Fordham Heights neighborhood. The all-electric development was awarded funding from the State's Buildings of Excellence Competition, which aims to advance zero-carbon multifamily buildings in New York. "With this new housing de  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Fourth Round of Office of Strategic Workforce Development Grant Awards Totaling More Than $12 Million
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development has awarded more than $12 million in grants to fifteen projects across the state through the fourth round of the Workforce Development Capital and Pay for Performance Grant Programs. These grants will support the training of more than 2,000 workers through collaboration between training pr  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Launch of Digital FreshConnect Pilot Program to Boost Purchasing of Fresh Local Farm Products
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new digital FreshConnect initiative that will help boost the purchase of local farm products and bring the program to more families facing food insecurity. The pilot program launched Saturday, October 28 at the Broome County Regional Farmers' Market to provide eligible New Yorkers with a digital option to buy SNAP eligible farm pro  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Launch of New Commission on the Future of Health Care
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the establishment of a New York State Commission on the Future of Health Care, a commitment made in her 2023 State of the State address. Building on historic $20 billion multi-year investments made under the Hochul administration, the 13-member advisory body will work to build evidence-based and strategic recommendations for the state's health care   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Major Construction Complete on New State Route 28N Bridge at Long Lake in Hamilton County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction has been completed by the State Department of Transportation on a new bridge carrying State Route 28N over the Fishing Brook in the Town of Long Lake, Hamilton County; fully restoring travel along a vital Adirondack Region roadway less than four months after devastating rains and flooding caused catastrophic damage to the ori  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Nearly $90 Million Awarded Across the State Through Fast NY Program to Development Shovel-Ready Sites
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly $90 million has been awarded for six locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tracts New York grant program. First announced in February 2022, the program is designed to prepare and develop sites across the state to jumpstart New York's shovel-readiness and increase its attractiveness to large employers and high-tech manufa  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New York City Subway Sets New Weekend Day Ridership Record
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York City subway recorded 2,744,462 paid rides on Saturday, October 28, the highest weekend day total since 2020. The record high significantly exceeded the previous Saturday and weekend day high that was set on Dec. 10, 2022, when approximately 2.6 million people took the subway. New York City Buses also saw a strong Saturday, recording o  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Sustained, Significant Progress Against Gun Violence and Vehicle Thefts in the City of Rochester
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced sustained, significant progress against gun violence and vehicle thefts in the city of Rochester. Federal, state, and local law enforcement partnerships have produced results, including a 17 percent decrease in shooting incidents with injury (217 vs. 261) and a 30 percent reduction in the number of individuals killed by gun   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Sustained, Significant Progress Against Gun Violence and Vehicle Thefts in the City of Rochester
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced sustained, significant progress against gun violence and vehicle thefts in the city of Rochester. Federal, state, and local law enforcement partnerships have produced results, including a 17 percent decrease in shooting incidents with injury (217 vs. 261) and a 30 percent reduction in the number of individuals killed by gun violence (39 vs. 56) from  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Unprecedented Settlement Agreement Between the NYS Department of Labor and Uber
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an unprecedented settlement agreement between the New York State Department of Labor and Uber Technologies Inc., which resolves both past and future unemployment insurance contributions on behalf of Uber and Uber Eats drivers and couriers. Uber will begin making quarterly payments into the New York State Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund and make a   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Updates to New York's Nation-Leading Cybersecurity Regulations as Part of Sweeping Effort to Protect Businesses and Consumers From Cyber Threats
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services has amended its nation-leading cybersecurity regulations to enhance cyber governance, mitigate risks, and protect New York businesses and consumers from cyber threats. The amended regulations builds on the sweeping impact of the original cybersecurity regulations, which established the innovat  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Workers' Compensation Assessment Rate Decrease for 2024, Creating More Than $50 Million in Potential Savings for New York Employers
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York employers are expected to save more than $50 million dollars in 2024 due to a reduction in the annual workers' compensation assessment rate, which was set today and goes into effect on January 1, 2024. Employers pay an annual assessment to operate the New York State workers' compensation system, which provides critical benefits to work  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates 50th Anniversary of New York State Tuition Assistance Program and Opens Program Application
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the program, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Tuition Assistance Program application is now open for applicants for the 2024-2025 school year. The New York State Tuition Assistance Program remains one of the nation's largest need-based college financial aid grant programs. Since its inception in 1974, the Tuition Assistanc  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates Completion of Two-Phase Public Housing Redevelopment in Schenectady, Creating and Preserving a Total of 300 Affordable and Supportive Homes
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion Northside Village, an extensive public housing revitalization in Schenectady that now offers 300 modern, affordable, and energy-efficient homes, including a total of 61 units with supportive services for veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. "My administration is committed to expanding housing opportunities and creatin  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Delivers an Address to New Yorkers on Hate Crimes
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a series of actions to deploy all available resources to keep New Yorkers safe following a surge in hate and bias incidents in the weeks following the October 7 Hamas terror attacks. In an address to New Yorkers, Governor Hochul highlighted $50 million available for local law enforcement agencies to prevent and solve hate c  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Expands High-Speed Electric Vehicle Charging to Downtown Albany
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the installation of the first fast chargers for electric vehicles in downtown Albany. The charging hub in the Quackenbush public parking garage extends the New York Power Authority's EVolve NY high-speed network into New York State's capital city and adds a resource for EV owners. The partnership with the Albany Parking Authority brings four charger  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Highlights New York State's $20 Million Investment to Support Nextflex's Innovative Public-Private Initiative at Binghamton University
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State is investing $20 million to support the next phase of the federally-sponsored NextFlex initiative, dedicated to developing flexible and additive hybrid electronics devices. The State is providing a second round of funding to the Research Foundation of the State University of New York, on behalf of Binghamton University - the New   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Highlights Over $108.8 Million for Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved over $108.8 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The Board's approval authorizes municipal access to over $88.9 million in low-cost short-term financing and previously announced grants to get shovels in the ground for   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Cornell University Roundtable Discussion in Response to Recent Antisemitic Threats
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Cornell University's Center for Jewish Life for a roundtable discussion with students addressing recent antisemitic threats made online. Following the roundtable, Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on statewide efforts to combat hate and intolerance. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Secretary Buttigieg, Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Gillibrand Join Gateway Development Commission and Amtrak to Mark Beginning of Work on Hudson River Tunnel
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul, Secretary Buttigieg, Majority Leader Schumer and Senator Gillibrand joined the Gateway Development Commission and Amtrak to mark the beginning of work on the Hudson River Tunnel. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTR-1KfClD8&feature=youtu.be) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Appoints Louis Molina as Assistant Deputy Mayor for Public Safety
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Louis A. Molina as assistant deputy mayor for public safety. Molina currently serves as the commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction (NYC DOC). As assistant deputy mayor, Molina will be tasked with coordinating with all city agencies on public safety matters to ensure they align with Mayor Adams' vision to keep ever  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Appoints Scott French as Human Resources Administration Administrator
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Scott French as the next administrator of the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA). Following more than a year as chief strategy officer at the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), and nearly a decade of work in various critical roles at the agency, French will oversee HRA and lead the administration's wo  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Marks Major Milestone for "City of Yes" Proposal, Next Step in Bolstering NYC's Economy
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick today kicked off the public review process for the "City of Yes for Economic Opportunity" proposal, a set of citywide zoning changes that will further fuel the city's ongoing economic success and pave the way for a more inclusive future. Together, the 18 proposed changes will bolster the city'  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, City Planning Director Garodnick Celebrate City Council's Passage of Zoning Reform for South Richmond, Staten Island
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick today celebrated the New York City Council's approval of Mayor Adams' "South Richmond Zoning Relief," which will simplify zoning and planning procedures for homeowners, enhance the preservation of natural features, and strengthen community oversight of sensitive sites within the Special South Ri  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Comptroller Lander Bring Transparency and Accountability Into Capital Process With City's First Comprehensive Capital Projects Tracker
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander today announced the launch of a new capital projects tracker that will serve as a public dashboard that brings radical transparency to the city's capital spending. For the first time ever, the city will publish a user-friendly tracker that details all projects from major capital agencies. The tracker delivers on one of the key   more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner Rodriguez, Lyft Announce Expansion, Improvements to CITI Bike System as Ridership Reaches Record Highs
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, and Lyft today unveiled plans to expand and improve the Citi Bike system to meet ridership demand and growth and to promote cycling and micromobility. By the end of next year, Citi Bike will double its electric bike fleet and pilot at least two electrified charging/docking stations, with p  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul, NYCHA Welcome Proposals In Induction Stove Challenge For Public Housing Apartments
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt today took a critical step forward in helping to deliver sustainable upgrades to more than 100 NYCHA apartments through the Induction Stove Challenge. A new request for proposals posted today seeks appliance manufacturers to design and produce energy-efficient, electric coo  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Health Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch Ambitious Whole-of-Government Campaign To Extend Lifespan Of All New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today unveiled "HealthyNYC," an ambitious plan to improve and extend the average lifespan of all New Yorkers. The campaign sets ambitious targets to address the greatest drivers of premature death, including chronic and diet-related diseases, screenable cancers, overdose, su  more
N.Y. Power Authority Completes Formal Conferral Listening Sessions With Renewable Energy Stakeholders
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 2 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has completed its formal conversations with stakeholders as part of its first annual conferral process called for in legislation included in the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget regarding NYPA's new authority to develop, own and operate renewable energy generating projects to assist the state in meeting its clean energy targets. The Power Authority has met with  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Establishing Comment Deadlines Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice establishing comment deadlines (Case No. 23-G-0654; 22-G-0065) on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * Petition of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding Regulatory Authority Over Relocating Gas Meters to the Outside of Buildings. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Rescheduling Technical Conference Involving N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice rescheduling technical conference (Case No. 23-G-0437) on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * In the Matter of a Review of the Long-Term Gas System Plan of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation. NOTICE RESCHEDULING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Technical Conference scheduled for November 2, 2023, will instead be held on Thursday, November 16,  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling Admitting Evidence Involving Alle-Catt Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling admitting evidence (Case No. 21-T-0059) on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the Public Service Law. RULING ADMITTING EVIDENCE ANTHONY BELSITO, Administrative Law Judge: On August 17, 2023, a Joint Proposal signed by AlleCatt Wind Energy, LLC, trial staff of the New York Sta  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling Admitting Evidence Involving Empire Offshore Wind
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling admitting evidence (Case No. 21-T-0366) on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Application of Empire Offshore Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 17.5 Miles of Transmission Lines from the Boundary of New York State Territorial Waters to a Point of Interconnection in Brooklyn, Kings County. RULING ADMITTING EVIDENCE JAMES A. COSTELLO   more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Atlas Connectivity
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * To: Keith J. Roland, Esq., 4 Tower Place, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12203, kroland@keithrolandlaw.com Re: Case 22-M-0492 - Joint Petition of Atlas Connectivity, 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 confidenti  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Columbia Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * To: Michelle Castillo, 8751 18th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214 RE: Columbia Utilities LLC - Triennial Filing Dear Michelle: Thank you for your recent triennial submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.2 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been reviewed by  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Cross River Fiber
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * To: Morgan Schick, Associate, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 800N, Washington, DC 20036, mschick@wbklaw.com Re: Matter 23-02246 - Adoption of Cross River Fiber LLC to Change Name to Boldyn Networks Fiber US LLC and Adopt PSC No. 1. Dear Morgan Schick: The tariff adoption supplement filed by Cross River Fiber LLC (Cross River or the Comp  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving DTE Energy Trading
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * To: Cynthia M. Klots, One Energy Plaza, 400 WCB, Detroit, MI 48226-1221 RE: DTE Energy Trading, Inc. - Triennial Filing Dear Cynthia: Thank you for your recent triennial submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.2 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has bee  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Intrado Communications
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * To: Kristina Beck, Consultant, Inteserra Consulting Group, 151 Southhall Lane, Ste 450, Maitland, FL 32751, kbeck@inteserra.com Re: Matter 23-02235 - Adoption of Intrado Communications, LLC to Change Name to Hypercube, LLC. Dear Kristina Beck: The tariff adoption supplements filed by Intrado Communications, LLC (Intrado or the Company) were received. The Com  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving NRG Home, NRG Business, NRG Retail
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * To: Angela Schorr, 804 Carnegie Center, Princeton, NJ 08540 RE: Reliant Energy Northeast LLC d/b/a NRG Home, NRG Business and NRG Retail - Triennial Filing Dear Angela: Thank you for your recent triennial submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.2 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that   more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Town of Benson
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * To: Phillip Snyder, Town Supervisor, Town of Benson, P.O. Box 284, 2213 County Hwy 6, Northville, NY 12134 Re: Case 23-V-0444 - Petition of the Town of Benson for Authorization to Utilize the Alternative Franchising Procedure Pursuant to the Requirements of 16 NYCRR Section 894.9. Dear Phillip Snyder: The Department of Public Service (Department) is in receipt  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving ZenFi Networks
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * To: Morgan Schick, Associate, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP, 1800 M Street NW, Suite 800N, Washington, DC 20036, mschick@wbklaw.com Re: Matter 23-02244 - Adoption of ZenFi Networks, LLC to Change Name to Boldyn Networks Infrastructure US LLC and Adopt PSC No. 2. Dear Morgan Schick: The tariff adoption supplement filed by ZenFi Networks, LLC (ZenFi or the Compa  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Brentwood Union Free School District - Information Technology'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-83) on Nov. 3, 2023, entitled "Brentwood Union Free School District - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Brentwood Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by monitoring network user accounts, providing network users with information technology   more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'City of Lockport - Budget Review'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B23-1-7) on Nov. 3, 2023, entitled "City of Lockport - Budget Review." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City's proposed budget for 2024. * * * Key Findings * Based on the results of our review, except for matters described below, the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed bu  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'North Tonawanda City School District - Information Technology'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-102) on Nov. 3, 2023, entitled "North Tonawanda City School District - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether North Tonawanda City School District (District) officials properly secured user account access to the network and managed user account permissions in financial and student information applications. * * * Key Findings Dis  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Biographer and Historian Jon Meacham Recognized as 2023 Empire State Archives and History Award Laureate
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 2 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and historian Jon Meacham will be honored as the 2023 Empire State Archives and History Award Laureate, the New York State Archives Partnership Trust, Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. The award recognizes his outstanding contribution of using historical records as   more
N.Y. State Parks & Rec. Announces New Grant Program to Support Maritime Heritage Education and Preservation Projects in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 31 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has announced almost $400,000 in federal grant awards from the National Maritime Heritage Program for maritime heritage education and preservation projects in New York State. The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $2 million in maritime heritage grants to fund 12 preservation pr  more
N.Y.C. Health Department: Hospital-Based Overdose Prevention Program Expands
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced the expansion of the Relay nonfatal overdose response initiative to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center this week. The Relay program supports people who have experienced a nonfatal overdose by sending a peer Wellness Advocate to participating emergency departments to provide support, overdose risk reduc  more
National Grid: Manufacturing Productivity Program Plays Vital Role in Sustaining Success of Western New York Businesses
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 3 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: National Grid is reminding Western New York businesses that its Manufacturing Productivity Program can provide financial assistance and tremendous long-term value to companies looking to increase sales and productivity. "National Grid's impact in the region is astonishing," said Benjamin Rand, president of Insyte Consulting, the nonprofit organization that admini  more
NBC Announces Robust Slate of Festive Programming Ahead of The Holiday Season
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: NBC is bringing families together to celebrate the holiday season with its beloved specials and additional new programming. NBC's holiday programming reached nearly 95 million viewers last year, more than any other broadcast network. Viewers can once again look forward to a robust slate of their favorite specials including the "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade," "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" and se  more
NBCU Academy's Next Level Summit: Promoting Diversity & Understanding Audiences
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: NBCU Academy reflects NBCUniversal's Commitment to creating a sustainable pipeline of access and opportunity to people across all genders, races, geographic and socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives. Highlights from the Next Level Summit NBCU Academy, a free, award-winning education program hosted their fourth "Next Level Summit" last week live from NBC News' Meet the Press studio in Washingto  more
NBCUniversal's Insights at Advertising Week New York 2023: From Future Advertising to Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: Through a combination of speaking engagements, strategic media relations, and marketing activations, the team pulled back the curtain on the division's larger go-to-market strategy under the new leadership of Mark Marshall, Chairman, Global Advertising & Partnerships, and with the help of executives across the division, NBCUniversal previewed what's to come for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympic Ga  more
NBCUniversal: A Spotlight on Universal's GreenerLight Program at the 4th Annual Habits of Waste Sustainability Dinner
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: * * * Through the GreenerLight Program, the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group has expanded its sustainability program across the filmmaking process from script to screen, throughout development, production and distribution. * * * The glitz and glamour of Hollywood took on a different hue at the 4th Annual Habits of Waste Sustainability Dinner. This event not only celebrated the stars but also the  more
NBCUniversal: BravoCon Las Vegas Holds All the Cards for Fans and Advertisers With 20 Expanded and Interactive Brand Sponsorships and Three-Times as Many Commerce-Led Activations
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * The Bravo Bazaar Returns with Custom Branded Booths and a Seamless Shoppable Microsite to Connect Bravolebrity-owned and Emerging Businesses with Consumers Everywhere Brands Reach Bravoholics Wherever They Are Through BravoCon Content on Peacock, The Streaming Home of Bravo, Beginning Friday, Nov. 3 * * * Today, NBCUniversal announced 20 brand sponsors will activate at Bravo  more
NBCUniversal: Catchlight Crossings Sets New Standard for Affordable Housing Communities
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Universal Destinations & Experiences and Wendover Housing Partners marked the beginning of construction and revealed all-new renderings for Catchlight Crossings - a first-of-its-kind affordable housing solution that features 1,000 affordable apartment homes, on-site amenities and services, retail and play areas, and access to transportation and nearby jobs. Catchlight Crossings  more
NBCUniversal: Comcast Issues 2023 Green Bond Report Highlighting Allocations Made in Green Buildings and Electric Vehicles
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Comcast Corporation today published its 2023 Green Bond Report, which outlines the partial allocation of proceeds from its inaugural $1 billion green bond that it issued in February 2023. Comcast allocated $421.8 million of the $995 million net proceeds from its February 7, 2023 issuance of its 4.65% green bond note to key investment categories outlined in its Green Financin  more
NBCUniversal: Five Nights at Freddy's Becomes Peacock's Most-Watched Movie of All Time
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: After a record-setting box office debut this past weekend, the Five Nights at Freddy's movie has one more milestone up its animatronic sleeve. The long-awaited video game adaptation is now the most-watched entertainment Peacock title (film or TV series) of all time in the first five days of its release, the NBCUniversal streaming platform announced. Previous record-holders include: Halloween Ends, The   more
NBCUniversal: When Fandom is a Community, Brands Watch What Happens When They're Part of The Experience
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: Consumers have never been closer to the content they love. From smartphones to tablets and laptops, audiences can bring their favorite shows, movies and artists with them wherever they go. However, nothing beats the experience of being able to touch and feel the content you love in real life. Opportunities for fandoms to come together in person for cultural celebrations have never been more popular -  more
New ABC News Studios Special Chronicles Journalist Bob Woodruff's Return to Iraq to Visit the Site of the Roadside Bombing That Almost Took His Life in 2006
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Nov. 3, 2023: ABC News Studios announced today "After The Blast: The Will To Survive," a new special chronicling ABC News correspondent Bob Woodruff's emotional journey back to Iraq, where a split-second event changed his life forever. In early 2006, then-anchor Woodruff was reporting in war-torn Iraq when a horrific roadside bombing nearly took his life. He made it home after receiving lifes  more
New Digital Exhibition Showcases University's Long-Standing Commitment to Veterans
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Temporary classrooms behind Crouse College, circa late 1940s. University Archives, Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries Syracuse University Libraries' new digital exhibition, "Our Doors Opened Wide: Syracuse University and the GI Bill, 1945-1950," is available beginning Wednesday, Nov. 1. Curated by University Archivist Meg Mason, the original physical exhibition was on view at the Specia  more
New Study Shows Shortages of Hair Loss Drug in DMV Pharmacies
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news: In August 2022, a New York Times article highlighted an off-label use of a drug that remedies a type of hair loss. The subsequent media attention led to a surge in interest in the drug known as Minoxidil. Researchers at the George Washington University surveyed pharmacies in the Washington, Maryland and Virginia metro area and found shortages in thirty day supplies of the drug. "This study reveals a significant care  more
New York State Departments of Agriculture & Markets and Education Working Collaboratively to Support New York Dairy Industry and School Districts During Nationwide Paperboard Shortage
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYS AGM) and the New York State Department of Education (NYSED) today reiterated their actions and outreach to support New York's dairy industry and schools during the nationwide shortage of packaging paperboard. The supply chain disruption has created a challenge for school milk packaging across the US as well as other   more
Newhouse Students Honored for Visual Projects in College Photographer of the Year and AEJMC Competitions
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: Newhouse students were honored for their photography and multimedia projects in the annual College Photographer of the Year (CPoY) and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) National News Engagement Day video competitions last month. Surya Vaidy, Isaiah Vazquez and Collin Bell--all multimedia, photography and design graduate students--won i  more
Niagara University Receives $2.5 Million Gift For Endowed Chair of Chemistry
NIAGARA, New York, Nov. 4 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Niagara University alumnus Michael Kakos, '60, and his wife, Aimee, have pledged a $2,500,000 gift to establish the Michael J., '60 and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Endowed Chair of Chemistry and to support the compensation and research of Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry, who will hold that position. "The extraordinary generosity of Michael and Aimee Kakos will have a tremendous impact on our students and on the groundb  more
Niagara University: Dr. Caitlin Riegel Presents at NYSATE-NYACTE Conference
NIAGARA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in the College of Education, presented her research on "Encouraging Teachers to 'Lean in' to AI: Identifying the Possibilities of Artificial Intelligence" at the New York State Association of Teacher Educators/New York Association of Colleges for Teacher Education's annual fall conference, held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Oct. 25-27, 2023. Dr. Riegel's presentation focused on innov  more
Nutter Strengthens Its Business Practices With Addition of Bankruptcy and Tax Partners
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 1 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Nutter announced today that Andrew V. Tenzer and Scott M. Masaitis have joined the Firm as partners in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Workout practice group and Tax Department, respectively, in the Firm's New York office. Tenzer joins Nutter from Paul Hastings LLP, where he was a partner in the Financial Restructuring group. Masaitis joins the Firm from KPMG LLP, where he was the Leader o  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils New Community Mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Sydenham
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 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, Roses in Harlem at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Sydenham, was developed by artist Stephanie Costello through a series of focus groups with community members, staff and patients and brought to life at a paint party where the  more
NYC Health + Hospitals: NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln Debuts New Mural Created With Input From Bronx Youth Affected by Gun Violence
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: NYC Health + Hospitals and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs today unveiled a new mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln about gun violence. The artist, Fernando "Ski" Romero, developed the mural with youth who participate in the gun violence interruption initiative Guns Down, Life Up at Lincoln Hospital. The iOye! Group developed a workshop where participants used disposable cameras t  more
NYPD: Release of Body Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on December 21st, 2022 in the Confines of the 79th Precinct
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on December 21, 2022 in the confines of the 79th Precinct. The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-w  more
NYPD: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on March 23, 2023 in the Confines of the 9th Precinct
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 23rd, 2023 in the confines of the 9th Precinct. The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-wor  more
NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Reveal How Common Desert Shrub Efficiently Harvests Water From the Air
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: * * * New understanding of this unique mechanism could inform new, sustainable approaches for water collection * * * A team of scientists, led by Post-Doctoral Associate Marieh Al-Handawi and Professor of Chemistry Pance Naumov from NYU Abu Dhabi's Smart Materials Lab and NYU Abu Dhabi Institute's Center for Smart Engineering Materials (CSEM) has revealed the mechanis  more
NYU Law School: Frontiero Vs. Richardson Plaintiff Discusses Gender Equality 50 Years After the Landmark Supreme Court Case
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: On September 27, in a Life of the Law conversation at NYU Law, journalist and author Joshua Prager spoke with Sharron Cohen, formerly Sharron Frontiero, a plaintiff in the landmark case Frontiero v. Richardson. Part of an ongoing series of discussions focused on the people involved in major Supreme Court cases, the event commemorated the 50-year anniversary of a Supreme Court decision that was a major step tow  more
NYU Law School: Judge Cornelia Pillard Charts Changes in Administrative Law Doctrines in Madison Lecture
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: Major doctrinal shifts are happening in administrative law, said Judge Cornelia "Nina" Pillard of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, as she delivered the annual James Madison Lecture. In her October 18 remarks, Pillard gave a brief history of modern administrative law precedents before turning to the 2022 Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA  more
NYU Law School: Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk Discusses Human Rights in Ukraine and the Need to Fight "very Honestly for Each Person"
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: In a public conversation at NYU Law on October 25, Ukrainian human rights lawyer Oleksandra Matviichuk discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the role of law in wartime with Stephen Holmes, Walter E. Meyer Professor of Law. Matviichuk heads the Center for Civil Liberties, a Ukrainian nonprofit organization that was awarded a 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for its work documenting war crimes and human rights abuses   more
NYU Libraries Opens Low-Sensory Room for Neurodiverse Students and Others Who Benefit From a Calming Environment
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU Libraries has opened a low-sensory space on the first floor of Bobst Library, providing students who are neurodiverse with a dedicated room to support their academic success. With the new space, and two more study rooms scheduled to open on the 9th floor in the spring of 2024, Bobst becomes one of only a handful of academic libraries to offer specially-designed places for students who identify as having acute sensor  more
NYU-Abu Dhabi: StartAD and VentureSouq Announce the 8th Annual Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium on ClimateTech at COP28
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 31 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based startup accelerator powered by Tamkeen and anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), and VentureSouq, a MENA-based venture capital firm, have announced the 8th annual Angel Rising Investor Education Symposium, scheduled to take place from December 5 to 7 at COP28 under the theme, ClimateTech for Change. This year, Angel Rising has been organized in partner  more
NYU: "Overcoming Our Bias Blindspot" - Psychology Researcher Emily Balcetis on How to Reduce Today's Polarization, Nov. 15
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York University issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: New York University psychology researcher Emily Balcetis will deliver "Overcoming Our Bias Blindspot"--a Fall 2023 College of Arts and Science Bentson Dean's Lecture--on Wed., Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. (Jurow Lecture Hall, Silver Center for Arts & Science, 31 Washington Place [at Washington Square East]). Balcetis, author of Clearer, Closer, Better: How Successful People See the World, will explore one fundam  more
NYU: Fighting Child Poverty, One Hard-Boiled Egg at a Time
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: School children's nutritional status improved, as seen in changes in their height, weight, and body mass in less-developed villages in China, NYU study finds. An egg a day helps keep malnutrition away. So concludes New York University Silver School of Social Work professor Minchao Jin and a co-researcher after they analyzed the consequences of a not-for-profit initiative in China that gives a hardboiled egg t  more
NYU: Stern in the News | October 31, 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following In the News wrap up: * VoxEU.org | 10/30/2023 | Joint research from Professor Thomas Sargent is referenced: "Reassessing the Fall in US Public Debt After World War II." (https://cepr.org/voxeu/columns/reassessing-fall-us-public-debt-after-world-war-ii) * The New York Times | 10/28/2023 | Professor Sabrina Howell interview: "Private Equity and the Pandemic." (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/28/bus  more
Oneida Indian Nation Honors More Than 400 Local Veterans at Annual Veterans Recognition Event at Turning Stone Resort Casino
ONEIDA, New York, Nov. 3 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2023: More than 400 local veterans were honored for their service yesterday at the Oneida Indian Nation's 22nd Annual Veterans Recognition Event at Turning Stone. The elite group of men and women recognized at the event included Anthony Pircio, a 102-year old WWII Army Air Corps Veteran from Manlius, and several Oneida Indian Nation Members and Oneida Indian N  more
Online grocery baskets less varied than in-store carts
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Online grocery carts tend to include less variety and fewer fruits and vegetables than those in a trip to a brick-and-mortar supermarket - but online shoppers are less susceptible to unhealthy impulse buys, a new Cornell study has found. In an analysis of nearly 2 million shopping trips, the researchers - doctoral student Sai Chand Chintala; Jura Liaukonyte, the Dake Family Associate Professor in the Dyson School of App  more
Open Mic Night Gives Guest Students an Opportunity to Experience Niagara University in Ontario's MBA Program
NIAGARA, New York, Nov. 3 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon You don't need to be an aspiring comedian to participate in Patrick O'Meara's "Open Mic Night"--you just have to be interested in learning more about pursuing an MBA at Niagara University in Ontario. This is the second time the assistant professor of accounting has opened one of his MBA classes to guest students. Six individuals from countries including Argentia, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria participated in O  more
Pace University Haub School of Law: Prestigious 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy Presented to Ambassadors Marja Lehto and Marie Jacobsson in Recognition of Their Work to Protect the Environment in Times of Armed Conflict
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 2 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has conferred the prestigious 2023 Elisabeth Haub Award for Environmental Law and Diplomacy on Ambassador Marja Lehto of Finland and former Ambassador Marie Jacobsson of Sweden for their pivotal roles advancing environmental law and policy to protect the environment in times of armed conflicts. The award was presented on Monday, October 23 by Pace T  more
Pace University Haub School of Law: Thought Leader Chris Rabb Delivers Impactful 2023 Dyson Distinguished Lecture
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 4 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: On Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Chris Rabb delivered the 2023 Dyson Distinguished Lecture at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Chris Rabb is a family historian, author, and thought leader at the intersection of social identity, civic innovation, and equity. His lecture was entitled: "Navigating Identity, Purpose and Belonging in a Society in Flux." Haub Law Dean Horace Anderson sp  more
Paul, Weiss Urges Law Schools to Denounce Antisemitism on Campus
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: As reported in The New York Times, The American Lawyer and elsewhere, Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad Karp and former Sullivan & Cromwell Chairman Joe Shenker spearheaded a letter signed by 24 leading law firms to 14 top law schools urging them to crack down on discrimination and harassment amid an escalation in incidents targeting Jewish students on campuses across the country. "There  more
Pillsbury Shortlisted for Most Innovative Lawyers in Energy Transition by Financial Times
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Financial Times has shortlisted Pillsbury for its "Innovative Lawyers in Energy Transition" award in North America for 2023. Pillsbury was shortlisted based on the firm's advocacy for the Fusion Industry Association's (FIA) efforts to develop a regulatory framework for fusion. In April 2023, following two years of public advocacy by Pillsbury and the FIA, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission unanimously voted  more
Power of the Pictogram: Rensselaer Researcher Finds That Sorted Graphics Make Consumers Feel Optimistic
TROY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * Gaurav Jain explored how people perceive sorted verses unsorted graphical information * * * Sometimes, how the information is presented is as important as the information itself. Graphics, icons, and pictograms are increasingly popular methods of presenting information to consumers in direct, memorable, and easily understandable ways. A team of researchers led by Rensselaer   more
Pratt Institute: From Planting Poems to Protecting Watersheds
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 2 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: On a warm and sunny Saturday afternoon, Pratt students, faculty, and staff gathered at Coney Island's Creek Park Shore to pick up trash that would otherwise get carried by the wind or tides into the Atlantic Ocean. The garbage was classified by the type--lids, bottles, cigarette butts--with the data sent to the Ocean Conservancy and New York Littoral Society for advocacy efforts. The world's oceans face huge challenges, f  more
President Soboyejo Shares Vision for SUNY Poly at Campus Forum
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: Students, faculty and staff, as well as local media, gathered in the Kunsela Auditorium on October 16 for a campus forum led by newly-appointed SUNY Poly President Dr. Winston Oluwole Soboyejo. In his first formal remarks to the campus community, Dr. Soboyejo shared his vision for SUNY Poly as the State and the nation's premier public polytechnic. He also summarized his plans  more
Princeton University's High Meadows Environmental Institute and Lewis Center for the Arts and The Civilians Theater Company Announce The Next Forever Inaugural Artist Commissions
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute issued the following news: Princeton University's High Meadows Environmental Institute and Lewis Center for the Arts and The Civilians, a New York City-based theater company, announce the two inaugural artists of their new collaboration, The Next Forever, Kareem Fahmy and AriDy Nox. The Next Forever is a novel partnership that seeks to create new stories for a changing planet, exploring how dynamic storytelling can engage  more
Prioritizing the Safety of Our Community
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Dear Orange Community: Over the last several weeks, colleges and universities around our country have experienced a sharp uptick in antisemitism, Islamophobia and abhorrent conduct threatening members of campus communities based on their identity. Since the horrific Oct. 7 terrorist attacks in Israel, and throughout the escalating violence that has claimed the lives of innocent Palestinian and Israeli civilians, Syra  more
Processor made for AI speeds up genome assembly
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A hardware accelerator initially developed for artificial intelligence operations successfully speeds up the alignment of protein and DNA molecules, making the process up to 10 times faster than state-of-the-art methods. This approach can make it more efficient to align protein sequences and DNA for genome assembly, which is a fundamental problem in computational biology. Giulia Guidi, assistant professor of computer sc  more
Renowned Environmental Strategist Paula DiPerna to Give Talk at Hartwick College
ONEONTA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Hartwick College issued the following news: On Thursday, November 9, Paula DiPerna, a pioneer and authority on modern environmentalism and environmental finance, will discuss her book, Pricing the Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets, at 6:30 p.m. in Hartwick College's Anderson Theatre. The talk is free and open to the public. In the book, DiPerna looks at the need for people to  more
Report: Medicare Advantage plans cost more, provide less
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has created a system in which Wall Street actors and insurance conglomerates have increasingly extracted large profits at the expense of Medicare, its patients and taxpayers - according to a new report by the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) co-authored by a Cornell professor. Privatized senior care offered by Medicare Advantage insurance plans has led to highe  more
Rewarding women more like men could reduce wage gap
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Addressing the shortage of women in STEM-related fields such as computer science is not enough to close the gender gap in both representation and pay: Treating women more like men, especially on pay day, is more important than representation alone, according to Cornell research. In two recently published papers, Sharon Sassler, professor of sociology and director of undergraduate studies at the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks Scho  more
RIT Researcher Looks for Genetic Switch to Prevent 'sleeping Sickness' in Cattle
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * U.S.D.A. National Institute of Food and Agriculture funds study * * * As parasites adapt to a warming world, an infectious disease expert at Rochester Institute of Technology has his eye on the tsetse fly in sub-Saharan Africa. The biting fly transmits Trypanosomiasis, or "sleeping sickness," to cattle there and could someday migrate to northern climates, including to the United  more
RIT Researchers Earn $1 Million Civic Innovation Challenge Grant to Empower Deaf Community
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Researchers and community are partnering to improve emergency resources and services * * * Rochester Institute of Technology and National Technical Institute for the Deaf researchers have identified a critical gap between emergency services and the needs of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Now with a $1 million grant, they are working to bridge that divide  more
Roberts Student Receive Top Awards at National Association of Teachers of Singing District Auditions
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 3 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: Three Roberts students received top awards at the Central New York-Finger Lakes (CNYFL) Chapter Student Auditions on Oct. 21 at Houghton University. The annual event included over 150 participants and adjudicators from Eastman, Crane School of Music, Ithaca, Fredonia, Binghamton, Nazareth University, Hamilton College, and others. The purpose of the auditions is to empower artistic development, award vocal excell  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Students Deliver Multispectral Imaging System to The State Archives in Dubrovnik
ROCHESTER, New York, Oct. 31 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: With the technology nestled safely in her 55-liter carry-on bag, Izzy Moyer made her way across the globe earlier this month to deliver MISHA, a low-cost multispectral imaging system, to The State Archives in Dubrovnik in Croatia. MISHA, or the Multispectral Imaging System for Historical Artifacts, was developed by RIT experts to uncover object details that aren't visible to the naked eye. Moye  more
Rockefeller University: New Blood Test Could Offer Earlier Detection of Common Deadly Cancers
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Most cancers become deadly by keeping a low profile, causing no symptoms until they're too advanced to treat. Ovarian and gastroesophageal cancers are among the most notorious for this sly disease progression, often leading to late-stage diagnoses. Now an international team of researchers, including from The Rockefeller University's Laboratory of Cellular and Structural Biology, have developed a highly sensitive blo  more
Rockefeller University: The Bacteria That May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: A common microbe found in sewage, marine sediment, soil, and the GI tracts of pets and farm animals may play a defining role in multiple sclerosis, according to a new study. The findings, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, suggest that a toxin produced by certain C. perfringens bacteria may be the long sought-after trigger that degrades the blood-brain barrier and kicks off the relentless inflammati  more
Rockefeller University: Toward a Universal Dengue Vaccine
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Dengue fever is a viral infection with a devastating twist: those who have caught it once are more likely to develop life-threatening disease the second time around. Why our bodies not only fail to learn from prior infection but also become more vulnerable as a result is a longstanding mystery that has prevented development of a universal dengue vaccine. Rather than protecting against disease, such a vaccine could i  more
RPI Alumnus Featured in Discovery Network's "Veteran's Playbook"
TROY, New York, Oct. 31 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2023: U.S. Army Veteran and RPI alumnus Daryian Rhysing, who graduated in 2016 with a degree in computer and systems engineering, was featured in an episode of Veteran's Playbook airing on Discovery Network's Destination America Channel. The show seeks to inspire active military and veterans to consider business ownership as a viable path to success and fulfillment. He and his wife, Evaguel, were   more
RPI To Host National Organic Chemistry Symposium in 2025
TROY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: For the first time ever, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will host the National Organic Chemistry Symposium (NOS) June 22-26, 2025 at the Curtis R. Priem Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center. NOS is the premier event sponsored by the American Chemical Society's Division of Organic Chemistry. NOS is a prestigious event, with Nobel laureates among past speakers. Each NOS "highlights recent advances in  more
RSF Grant Supports Research on Youth Poverty, Housing and International Migration
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sean J. Drake, assistant professor of sociology in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has received a grant from the Russell Sage Foundation to research the experiences of youth who have faced persistent poverty and housing insecurity. Drake is principal investigator for "Out of Sight: An Ethnographic Study of Student Poverty and Homelessness in New York State." Using the $30,000 grant, he is employ  more
Russell Reynolds Associates Managing Directors Named to the National Association of Corporate Directors' 2023 Directorship 100
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Russell Reynolds Associates, a leadership advisory firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates is pleased to announce that Theodore L. Dysart, managing director and Stephen Newton, managing director, have been selected as honorees for the National Association of Corporate Directors' (NACD) 2023 DIRECTORSHIP 100. The NACD is a leader of boardroom practices and represents over 23,000 board members. The annual N  more
Serving the Veterans Who Served Our Country
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Adelphi University's unwavering commitment to veterans shines through a revamped Veterans Lounge and a special Veterans Day ceremony. Adelphi University is committed to continue to support students who have, or continue to, bravely serve our country. The University was recognized for its efforts by once again being designated a Military Friendly School. According to Andy Atzert, EdD, dean of the College of Professi  more
Sesame Workshop Expands Emotional Well-Being Initiative With New Emotional Literacy Resources
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, today announced a variety of multimedia offerings and free resources, deepening their multi-year commitment to the emotional well-being of children and their families. Focusing on emotional literacy and the connection between mind and body, new videos, articles, digital interactive game, and digital storybook share different ways children   more
Seton Hall: Catholic Social Thought in Action Academy Featured at St. John's Colloquium
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 1 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: On October 27, Seton Hall University's Catholic Social Thought (CST) in Action Academy was featured in a colloquium at St. John's University in New York. A joint venture between the Department of Social Work and the Catholic Studies Program and supported by the Provost's Office and the Office of Grants and Research Services Innovation Challenge Grant to deepen research, the CST in Action Academy was held up as   more
Siena College: Franciscan Hearts Seek Justice
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Siena College issued the following news: They were already passionate about making positive change in the world. After attending a national Franciscan conference on developing leadership skills to advocate for peace and justice, they are now even more inspired. A group of 10 Saints traveled to the Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference, hosted October 13-16 in Washington, D.C. by the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) in partnership with the Association of Franc  more
Siena College: Social Work Student of the Year
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Siena College issued the following news: Thanks to a schedule loaded with volunteer activities and community outreach - not to mention outstanding work in the classroom - Jonathan Limey '24 has received a state award for his dedication to helping others. Limey, a social work/religious studies double major, accepted the award for Social Work BSW Student of the Year on October 19 at the annual conference of the New York State Social Work Education Association (NY  more
Siena Student Journalist, Pulitzer Winner Returns Home
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Nov. 4 -- Siena College issued the following news: He's a Pulitzer Prize winning author of fiction who began his writing career on the Siena College student newspaper. Willian Kennedy '49 made an informal stop on campus October 30. He was accompanying his son Brendan, who was part of the advance team for a business lecture by financial planner Tom Curran. Coincidentally, this week was the 40th anniversary of the publication of Ironweed, the novel that won him not only t  more
Simon & Schuster: Former White House Press Secretary and MSNBC Host Jen Psaki to Publish New Book With Scribner
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Simon and Schuster, a Paramount company, issued the following news: Former White House Press Secretary and MSNBC host Jen Psaki will publish a new book with Scribner. Titled Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House, and the World, the book offers stories about how to be an effective communicator in any situation. The book takes readers along the campaign trail, inside the State Department, and the White House under two Presidents. Psaki writes about navigating   more
Simpson Thacher Bolsters Energy and Infrastructure Practice
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 2, 2023: Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP announced today that Gabriel Silva has joined the Firm's New York office as an Energy and Infrastructure Partner. "Gabriel is a rising star in the infrastructure space, and we are very pleased to welcome him to Simpson Thacher," said Alden Millard, Chair of Simpson Thacher's Executive Committee. "His exceptional experience advising companies and private equi  more
Smart Speakers, Smarter Protection
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Whether you're looking to try a new recipe, dimming the lights in your living room, or curious about the species of bacteria living inside your mouth, Amazon Alexa has got you covered. With a simple voice command, Alexa's ability to perform various tasks or answer questions has made it widely popular, with over 40 million users in the United States alone. Despite the convenience smart speakers like Alexa offer, these d  more
Social Practice CUNY Arts and Activism Initiative Receives $600K From Mellon Foundation
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: The CUNY-wide initiative, based at the Graduate Center, supports diverse art graduate students and their social activism. Since 2021, Social Practice CUNY (SPCUNY), a Mellon Foundation-supported initiative, has worked to diversify the New York City arts community and connect the arts with social justice and activism. Now, with a second round of Mellon Foundation funding, the program, based at the C  more
Social Practice CUNY Arts and Activism Initiative Receives $600K From Mellon Foundation
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: The CUNY-wide initiative, based at the Graduate Center, supports diverse art graduate students and their social activism. Since 2021, Social Practice CUNY (SPCUNY), a Mellon Foundation-supported initiative, has worked to diversify the New York City arts community and connect the arts with social justice and activism. Now, with a second round of Mellon Foundation funding, the program, based at the C  more
Special Collections Research Center Awards Two Faculty Fellows Grants for 2024-25
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Stephanie Shirilan, associate professor of English and textual studies, and Lawrence Chua, associate professor in the School of Architecture, have each committed to a four-week summer residency in 2025 at the SCRC. Syracuse University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) has awarded its two Faculty Fellows grants for the 2024-2025 academic year. Stephanie Shirilan, associate professor of English and  more
St. Bonaventure Receives $250k Educational Grant From Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 2 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: St. Bonaventure University has received a $250,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to provide healthcare education in Cattaraugus County, a region with some of the highest rates of preventable diseases in New York state. Students in the university's Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions will partner with the Cattaraugus County Health Department to coordinate the education  more
St. Bonaventure University: Mathematics Department Hosts MAA Seaway Section Meeting
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 4 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: The Department of Mathematics hosted the fall 2023 meeting of the Mathematical Association of America Seaway Section. The conference ran Oct. 13 and 14. The event brought together nearly 60 mathematics faculty, graduate students, undergraduate students, and professionals from more than 20 schools and organizations. Following the Friday evening banquet, Dr. Hossein Shahmohamad of Rochester Instit  more
St. Bonaventure University: Medler Publishes Historical Paper About Graham Hoyle
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres)-- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Scott Medler, associate professor of physician assistant studies, has published a historical paper about the eminent neuromuscular biologist Graham Hoyle in Advances in Physiology Education. Hoyle was an important neuroscientist, muscle biologist, and zoologist throughout much of the second half of the 20th century. He was trained by Bernard Katz at University College London and later  more
St. John's Symposium Discusses Issues Surrounding AI Use in College
QUEENS, New York, Nov. 3 -- St. John's University issued the following news: The proper integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into classroom learning brought together members of the St. John's University community on October 23 for a lecture that highlighted the impact AI tools have on teaching models. Most of the symposium was dedicated to debating the use of the language-model bot ChatGPT, whose emergence last year has disrupted some in higher education. ChatGPT uses language-processin  more
St. John's University: Journalism Professor, Coauthors, Recognized With Top Paper Award
QUEENS, New York, Oct. 31 -- St. John's University issued the following news: Elisabeth Fondren, Ph.D., an Assistant Professor of Journalism in The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies (CCPS), was honored by the American Journalism Historians Association with the Jean Palmegiano Award for Outstanding Paper on International/Transnational History at its annual convention in Columbus, OH, on September 30. "I am grateful to the American Journalism Historians Association  more
St. John's University: Leading Economist Discusses Retirement Security at Fall Henry George Lecture
QUEENS, New York, Oct. 31 -- St. John's University issued the following news: A nationally recognized labor economist addressed issues of retirement inequity and the need for effective postcareer planning at the Fall 2023 Henry George Lecture, presented by The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University on October 12. Retirement expert Teresa Ghilarducci, Ph.D., told a gathering of St. John's students, faculty, and staff that the current American retirement structure leads to "  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe Enrichment Award Winners: Jennifer Brown and Sara Gorrow CFS/TVR
AKWESASNE, New York, Nov. 3 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's (SRMT) Employee Enrichment Awards promote and recognize the contributions of our dedicated team members for their outstanding professionalism, collaboration, initiative, and integrity in serving the Akwesasne community. On Friday, Ohiarihko:wa/July 28, 2023; the Tribe was honored to recognize tribal employees   more
Stony Brook Physicist Barry Barish Awarded National Medal of Science
STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 31 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Barry Barish, Nobel Prize in Physics Laureate and Distinguished Endowed Chair in Physics and Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University, accepted a 2022 National Medal of Science (2022 and 2023 medals were presented at the same ceremony) from President Joe Biden on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Bestowed during a Whi  more
Stricter abortion laws linked to increase in unintended births
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Prior to the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, women in states that severely limit or outlaw access to abortion were 13% more likely to have a live birth resulting from an unintended pregnancy than those in states where abortion care was more accessible, according to research from the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. That figure is potentially even higher, as data was not available from several states that sever  more
Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders: Building Empathy and Shared Purpose at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Twice per month, a group of students gather in Hendricks Chapel for dinner and meaningful interfaith conversation. From Muslim to Christian, Hindu to Jewish, and many others in between, these students who make up the Student Assembly of Interfaith Leaders (SAIL) gather to learn and listen. Their mission is to deepen their understanding of each other's faiths, as this knowledge is the foundation for building bridges of   more
Student Veteran Aims to Impact Mental Health With Mercy's Support
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Mercy University issued the following news: Mercy University student and United States Navy veteran Marly Guzman Okine '25 is a model of resilience and drive. Despite facing adversity along the way, she found her path and is now enthusiastically pursuing her dream of becoming a psychiatrist. At 19, she joined the military to be a part of something bigger than herself. She wanted to see the world and make a real impact. Three years into her contract, she was an   more
Student, alumni-run business drives impact in Nigeria
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dr. Kelechi Umoga '15, co-founder of Crossroads, meets with the current team of student-entrepreneurs, including new co-CEOs Tyler Senzon '26 and Joy Xu '25. As an undergraduate at Cornell and inspired by a newfound faith, Dr. Kelechi Umoga '15 began plans to build a health clinic in Jeida, Nigeria, an impoverished village an hour from where he grew up in Abuja. The six-room clinic opened in 2016, but after a few years   more
SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor King Announce Appointment of Dr. Winston Oluwole Soboyejo as President of SUNY Polytechnic Institute
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: At the recommendation of State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr., the SUNY Board of Trustees has appointed Winston Oluwole Soboyejo, Ph.D. as SUNY Polytechnic's next president. The announcement was made by the Board and Chancellor King at today's Board of Trustees meeting. With this appointment, Dr. Soboyejo becomes the seventh president of S  more
SUNY Empire Addiction Studies Students, Faculty Featured on NYS Podcast
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Two Empire State University students and a faculty member in the addiction studies degree program were featured on the podcast Addiction: The Next Step, a New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) initiative. The podcast highlights addiction and harm-reduction services available in New York state. The October 31 episode, hosted by Je  more
SUNY Plattsburgh Gets State Funding to Help First-Gen, Pell Grant and Transfer Students
PLATTSBURGH, New York, Nov. 2 -- The State University of New York's Plattsburgh Campus issued the following news: SUNY Plattsburgh received more than $900,000 from the state's $75 million Transformation Fund, which will be used to increase graduation rates for first-year and transfer students. The university was one of 19 State University of New York campuses across the state to be awarded funding in part to enhance student support services, support innovation, improve academic programs and in  more
SUNY's University at Albany: 5 Questions With Ricky Leung - How AI-ML Can Enhance Social Media as a Public Health Tool
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following Q&A on Nov. 2, 2023, with Ricky Leung, associate professor of health policy, management and behavior in the School of Public Health: * * * Health organizations such as hospitals, medical clinics, pharmaceutical companies and community health centers are increasingly turning to social media to promote their brand and connect with patients by delivering personally tailored content and expande  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Purtill Co-Authors Multidisciplinary Article That Examines Woodhenge Earth Oven
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences Assistant Professor Matthew Purtill co-authored a multidisciplinary article, "Feasting at a World Center Shrine: Paleoethnobotanical and Micromorphological Investigations of a Woodhenge Earth Oven." The article explores archaeological, paleoenvironmental and geological evidence that Native Americans conducted large ritual feasts som  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Recent Graduate, Communication Professor Co-Author Media Literacy Article Published in Journal
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: An article exploring media literacy, co-written by 2023 SUNY Fredonia graduate Grace Quinlivan and Department of Communication Associate Professor Angela McGowan-Kirsch, has been published in a leading communication pedagogy journal. "Educating emerging citizens: Media literacy as a tool for combating the spread of image-based misinformation," which was the culmination of Ms. Quin  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Seyedian Co-Authors Consumer Consumption Preference Study Presented at Conference
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: "Consumption Preferences That are Merely Reflexive," a paper co-written by School of Business Professor Moj Seyedian, was presented at the Proceedings of the Pennsylvania Economic Association Conference held in June at Washington and Jefferson College in Washington, PA. To establish important conclusions of the prevalent consumer theory, it is assumed that possible consumptions ar  more
SUNY-Orange: Recent Dental Hygiene Grads Post 100 Percent Pass Rate
MIDDLETOWN, New York, Nov. 4 -- The State University of New York's Orange County Campus issued the following news: Each of the 17 recent graduates from the SUNY Orange dental hygiene program's Class of 2023 has taken and passed, on their first attempt, both the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and the CDCA-WREB Clinical Board. The 100 percent pass rate continues a trend in which the College's dental hygiene graduates perform exceptionally well on their initial attempt at both   more
SUNY-Stony Brook: Could Epigenetic Age Acceleration, Not Actual Age, Better Predict How Well You Remember?
STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Published study uses DNA markers and cognitive tests on smartphones to identify which individuals remember and process information better. * * * A study led by researchers at Stony Brook University shows that age acceleration, when one's so-called biological clock runs quicker than one's actual age, is linked to poorer memory and slower rates of proces  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: The Unraveling of a Protist Genome Could Unlock the Mystery of Marine Viruses
STONY BROOK, New York, Nov. 1 (tnsRES) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Findings published in Current Biology set stage to better understand the "invisible" ocean ecosystem and its importance. * * * Viruses are the most prevalent biological entities in the world's oceans and play essential roles in its ecological and biogeochemical balance. Yet, they are the least understood elements of marine life. By unraveling the entire  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Researcher Awarded $600,000 Federal Grant to Investigate Link Between Obesity and Chronic Wounds
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Norifumi Urao, MD/PhD, has been awarded a more than $600,000 grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to better understand how obesity is connected to chronic wounds, a painful and costly condition that affects between 2 and 4 million people in the United States Studying a type of white blood cell that shows evidence of being impacted by obe  more
Syracuse Education Launches a Stellar International Career
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Suzanne Grant Lewis '78 stands as a remarkable example of how a School of Education degree in selected studies in education can be leveraged into a globe-trotting career supporting higher education. Crafting her degree around interests in the interplay of education and development in Africa, Grant Lewis says she launched her career from the firm academic foundation she built at Syracuse University. Born into a family   more
Taft: Bilott Was A Speaker At 'Clean Water Current' Webinar
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 31 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott was a speaker at the "Clean Water Current" webinar hosted by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) on Oct. 18. The webinar provided information on class action lawsuits and considerations for clean water utilities facing such litigation. More information can be found here (https://www.nacwa.org/news-publications/clean-water-current-archives/clean-water-current/2023/10/18/  more
Teaching With Purpose: Roberts Faculty and Student Presentations at Education Conference
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 4 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news: The field of education is considering how to best prepare for the future. The NYSATE/NYACTE Fall Conference was recently held in Saratoga Springs, New York, including feature presentations that asked critical questions and provided hopeful solutions to the challenges for teachers. This year's theme was "Envisioning the Future of Educator Preparation: Fostering Belonging, Equity, and Excellence." Among the presen  more
Top Ten CNN Heroes to Be Honored at the 17th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute Hosted by Anderson Cooper
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: The Peabody and Emmy(R) Award-winning CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, which honors everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others, returns on Sunday, December 10 at 8pm ET. This Year's Top Ten CNN Heroes were revealed today by Anderson Cooper on CNN This Morning and will be honored during the live show hosted by Cooper from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Appears Live on WNBC's "News 4 NY at 6"
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript on Nov. 1, 2023 to appear live on WNBC's "News 4 NY at 6": * * * Natalie Pasquarella: New tonight at six, calls for the city to reconsider its plan to house hundreds of migrant families with children in a massive tent city in Brooklyn. Now, the temporary facility at Floyd Bennett Field can house up to 2,000 people. Today, the Legal Aid Society and the Coalition for the Homeless told News 4 that housing families there  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Celebrates Completion of $110 Million New Creek Bluebelt Expansion to Prevent Flooding on Staten Island
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript on Oct. 30, 2023 for completion of $110 million new creek bluebelt expansion to prevent flooding on staten island issued the following news release: * * * Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Operations: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for joining us today. My name is Meera Joshi. I'm New York City's deputy mayor for operations. Eleven years and one day ago, Superstorm Sandy made landfall, causing billions of do  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Event Highlighting Recent Attacks Against Sikh Community
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of remarks on Oct. 29, 2023, at an event highlighting recent attacks against the Sikh community: * * * Assemblywoman, you've been a real leader for these communities, specifically for the people of this city and state in general. And the role of mayor, I say over and over again, it is a substantive role and it is a symbolic role. Both of them must be fulfilled to its completion. And the sword that you gave me is a   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * Mayor Eric Adams: I'm going to dress up like a reporter, and act like I like Eric. [Laughter.] Ingrid Lewis Martin, Chief Advisor to the Mayor: Don't you start. [Laughter.] Because I wore this, I figured I'd scare you all the way, boo! Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy, and I serve as deputy mayor for communicati  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts First-Ever Reception Celebration Dia De Muertos
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript from a reception celebration Dia de Muertos on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * Commissioner Manuel Castro, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs: [Speaks in Spanish.] It is my incredible honor for me to be up here -- as I said earlier today -- celebrating the Dia de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, for the first time at Gracie's Mansion. And this could have not been possible without the support of Mayor Eric Adams who just arrived an  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams, Health Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch Ambitious Whole-of-Government Campaign To Extend Lifespan Of All New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript on Nov. 1, 2023, from the launch of a whole-of-government campaign to extend the lifespan of all New Yorkers: * * * Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Hello, everyone. I should tell my husband that I want him to play theme music when I come in the house every night. [Laughter.] Don't you think? That's kind of cool, right? And I can never tell whether or not I'm supposed to dance or not, but   more
Twenty-Sixth Annual President's Dinner Raises More Than $3 Million for Student Scholarships
QUEENS, New York, Nov. 2 -- St. John's University issued the following news: The promise of a bright future was in the air as an atmosphere filled with hope, anticipation, and joy permeated the 26th Annual St. John's University President's Dinner. Held on Monday, October 30, in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton Midtown, the evening marks the University's premier fundraising event. The dinner saw more than $3.3.3 million raised that will directly benefit the University's most deserving   more
U.S. Department of State Again Names CCNY Fulbright HSI Leader
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- City College of New York issued the following news on Oct. 30, 2023: For the third year running, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is proclaiming The City College of New York a Fulbright Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) Leader. ECA announced the top HSI leaders for 2023 during the International Plenary session of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) Annual Conference in Chicago today. The distinction i  more
UB Team Performs Rare, Lifesaving Surgery on 18-Year-Old Israeli
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The Oct. 7 attack on Israel dramatically changed everything in that country. But for the Haroush family, living in central Israel, life had begun to change prior to that date but for very different reasons. For months, Noa Haroush, who recently turned 18, had been complaining of weakness on her left side. At first it didn't seem severe, but as time went on it got worse. By l  more
UM-Flint to Host Labor Discussion With Former US Representative, NYT Columnist
FLINT, Michigan, Nov. 4 -- The University of Michigan-Flint issued the following news: By Logan McGrady Former Rep. Andy Levin and New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie will visit the University of Michigan-Flint for a moderated discussion on democracy, labor and the future of work. The event will take place, 5-6:30 p.m., Nov. 30, in the University Center KIVA and is free and open to the public. Jacob Lederman, associate professor of sociology, will serve as a co-moderator for the discussi  more
Union College Hosts National Conference on Political Theory
SCHENECTADY, New York, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news: More than 200 people from colleges and universities around the country recently convened on campus for the Association for Political Theory's annual conference. The three-day event last month brought together faculty, independent scholars and graduate students in theory, philosophy and related interdisciplinary studies. Attendees and presenters represented 139 schools, including Union. Among the schools were Jo  more
Union College: Catching Up With...Weiwei Zhang
SCHENECTADY, New York, Nov. 2 -- Union College issued the following news: At 5 a.m., when most of campus is asleep, Weiwei Zhang and a crew of about 60 are on a mission, hustling between academic buildings and residence halls. As supervisor of Housekeeping, Zhang needs to make sure the living and learning spaces are clean, sanitary and presentable when folks start arriving later in the morning. Being a cleaner on campus can be a thankless job and one easily taken for granted by those who leave  more
University at Buffalo: Amit Goyal Serves on National Academies' Committee for NSF's Work on Materials Genome Initiative
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The expert panel recently issued a report on the National Science Foundation's participation in the Materials Genome Initiative * * * University at Buffalo materials scientist Amit Goyal recently served on a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) committee that issued a consensus study report, "NSF Efforts to Achieve the Nation's V  more
University at Buffalo: Imperfections May Affect Quantum Materials' Unusual Behavior More Than We Realize
BUFFALO, New York, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB physicist receives DOE grant to explore interplay between disorder and strong interaction between electrons * * * In the field of materials science, disorder gets a bad rap. Disorder -- imperfections in a material's structure -- is typically something to be avoided, especially when synthesizing quantum materials whose exotic properties offer great poten  more
University at Buffalo: Study Links Changes in Global Water Cycle to Higher Temperatures
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * Over last 2,000 years, rising and falling temperatures have altered the way water moves around the planet * * * It's a multi-billion dollar question: What will happen to water as temperatures continue to rise? There will be winners and losers with any change that redistributes where, when and how much water is available for humans to drink an  more
University at Buffalo: Xiong Named Director of Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 3 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Jinjun Xiong, PhD, SUNY Empire Innovation Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, has been named director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (IAD). Xiong assumed the role Oct. 1. He succeeds SUNY Empire Innovation Professor David Doermann, PhD, who was   more
University Celebrates First-Generation Day Nov. 8
SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The University's National First-Generation College Celebration in 2022, featuring keynote speaker Evingerlean Hudson (center, standing) National First-Generation College Celebration on Nov. 8 provides an opportunity to celebrate first-generation students whose parents have not attended a higher education institution. The University community is invited to participate in several events being held on Nov. 8 in Bird Lib  more
University of Mississippi: Status of the Second Amendment - Who Has the Right to Bear Arms?
OXFORD, Mississippi, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news release: * * * Law Journal symposium to discuss changes in Second Amendment interpretation * * * The Second Amendment has been a controversial issue in the United States for decades, but a 2022 Supreme Court decision may have changed the way justices assess whether a law concerning firearms is constitutional. In a changing landscape, who has the right to bear arms? In a panel discussion next week  more
University of Rochester: 'Protect the House' to Safeguard Digital Information and Personal Data
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: University IT provides guidelines and training for safeguarding data and other sensitive information from cybercriminals. Building on October as cybersecurity awareness month, University IT is highlighting its "Protect the House" campaign, which provides the "dos and don'ts" of safeguarding sensitive information at the University of Rochester every day of the year. Protect the House speaks to  more
University of Rochester: Michael Liberty Named Associate Vice President and Chief Safety Officer
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 3 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: Michael Liberty has been named associate vice president of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and chief safety officer at the University of Rochester after a nationwide search. An expert in exposure assessment and reducing worker risks, Liberty has been serving in an interim role since December 2022. The new appointment is effective November 1, 2023. "Mike has proven to be a very effective leader   more
Upstate Researchers Find Young Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Don't Take Medications as Directed, Leading to Significant Health Issues
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: A new study by Upstate Medical University doctors shows that young adults with type 2 diabetes don't take their blood pressure and cholesterol medicine as they should, which may explain earlier findings of early onset of serious health problems and portends worsening medical conditions as they age. The study, "Antihypertensive and Lipid-Lowering Medication Adhere  more
Verizon, Omaha Productions Announce Exclusive 5G Innovation Partnership, Launch New AR Experience
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: For 18 NFL seasons, Peyton Manning fired passes at receivers. Now, he'll fire trivia questions at you. Verizon and Omaha Productions today announced an exclusive partnership to bring innovative 5G entertainment and content to fans. As the official 5G innovation partner of Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions, Verizon and Omaha will partner to use next-gen production   more
WarnerMedia: Bobby's Triple Threat Season Two Wraps With Double-Digit Gains
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Food Network has ordered a season three pickup of Bobby's Triple Threat, it was announced today by Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. Hosted by Bobby Flay and featuring his three culinary titans, Tiffany Derry, Michael Voltaggio and Brooke Williamson, Bobby's Triple Threat second season debuted August 22nd and wrapped October 24th, reaching more than 1  more
WarnerMedia: Game and Studio Commentators Announced for 2023 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on TNT, TruTV & Max -- Monday, Nov. 6
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Game and studio commentators have been announced for the 2023 Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas on Monday, Nov. 6, from T-Mobile Arena, exclusively airing across Warner Bros. Discovery Sports' networks and platforms and tipping off the 2023-24 college basketball season. Coverage will span TNT and truTV throughout the day, with pregame at 1:30 p.m. ET on truTV for the afternoon gam  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Comedy Special Leo Reich - Literally Who Cares?! Debuts This December
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Leo Reich's first solo stand-up comedy special LEO REICH: LITERALLY WHO CARES?! debuts this December on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Following rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and an Off-Broadway run, the special from A24 taped at EartH in London this fall. Leo Reich, star and executive producer, quote: "To have been given the opportunity to turn this flamboyant, odd,   more
WarnerMedia: Max Releases Official Trailer for Documentary Gumbo Coalition
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Max has released the official trailer for the documentary GUMBO COALITION, coming to Max on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6. GUMBO COALITION follows two visionary civil rights leaders, Marc Morial and Janet Murguia, as they work to empower Black and Latino communities through four turbulent years in America. Directed by two-time Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple, GUMBO CO  more
WarnerMedia: TNT Sports and Cosm Announce Partnership to Deliver Live Sports in 'Shared Reality' Immersive Venues
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: TNT Sports and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a first-of-its-kind, multi-year broadcast partnership that will see Cosm produce and present select live premium sports programming from across TNT Sports' footprint in immersive 8K+ at its forthcoming venues. Set to begin in 2024, this agreement marks the first time a broad  more
Weiss teaching awards honor exceptional faculty
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: President Martha E. Pollack announced the selection of the 2023 Stephen H. Weiss Teaching Awards recipients on Oct. 31. "Undergraduate teaching is key to our academic mission, and the Weiss Awards enable us to recognize our most outstanding teachers, and their profound impact, in a deeply meaningful way," Pollack said. "Our newest Weiss Fellows demonstrate an abiding commitment to their students, fostering an educationa  more
Welcome Reception Begins Exciting Journey for the Mercy Scholars Class of 2027
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 1 -- Mercy University issued the following news: A reception to welcome the Mercy Scholars Class of 2027 was held on October 18, 2023, on Mercy's Westchester Campus in the Rotunda. The event provided a platform for program alumni, faculty, staff and University trustees to extend their congratulations to the Scholars, as well as their families, for the effort that secured their acceptance into the program. It also marked the beginning of an exciting journey for the Sc  more
When a National Museum in Vietnam Needed a Makeover, It Called On an Expert From Adelphi
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Adelphi University issued the following news: The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is one of its nation's premier cultural institutions, home of a beautiful and distinguished collection of artworks and objects from every era of Vietnamese history. Now the 57-year-old museum is refreshing the way it represents itself--and it has hired David Pierce, assistant professor of art and art history at Adelphi, to help lead the process. "I am consulti  more
White & Case Advises BGK on US$1 Billion Bonds Issuance
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK) on the issuance of five-year bonds guaranteed by the State Treasury of the Republic of Poland with a nominal value of US$1 billion and a coupon of 6.250%. It is BGK's second issuance of bonds targeted at international investors, including US investors under Rule 144A of the US Securities Act, with the proceeds earmarked for its Armed   more
White & Case Advises H&M on Inaugural Euros500 Million Green Notes Issuance
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised global fashion retailer H & M Hennes & Mauritz AB (H&M) on the issuance by H&M Finance B.V. of Euros500 million green notes due 2031, guaranteed by H&M. The notes were issued under H&M's Euros2 billion Euro Medium Term Note programme, updated during October 2023 to include mechanics for the issuance of use of proceeds green notes alongside sustainability-linked notes  more
White & Case Advises MidEuropa on Euros1.3 Billion Sale of Profi
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised MidEuropa on the Euros1.3 billion sale of Profi Rom Food (Profi) to Ahold Delhaize, a Dutch-Belgian listed multinational retail and wholesale holding company. "This is the largest ever private equity grocery sale in continental Europe," said White & Case partner Ken Barry, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "This transaction marks the third sale we have advised MidEuro  more
White & Case Advises on PKO Bank Hipoteczny's PLN 750 Million Mortgage Covered Bonds Issuance
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised PKO Bank Hipoteczny S.A. on its PLN 750 million mortgage covered bonds issuance. The bonds mature on November 2, 2026 and represent the third issuance of PLN-denominated covered bonds under PKO Bank Hipoteczny's Euros4 billion International Covered Bond Programme in 2023 on which White & Case has advised. Erste Group AG and PKO Bank Polski S.A. acted as joint bookrunn  more
White & Case Advises Orbia on Joint Venture With Solvay for the Manufacture of Electric Vehicle Battery Materials
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Orbia's Fluorinated Solutions business on its joint venture arrangements with Solvay to create the largest polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) production facilities for battery materials in North America. The project is partially supported from a grant from the US Department of Energy. The partnership is pivotal for the US electric vehicle battery supply chain and creates   more
White & Case Advises Pollen Street Capital on Multi-Layered Investments in Niiio Finance Group
NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Pollen Street Capital (PSC) on its intended acquisition and combination of niiio finance group AG, fundsaccess AG, FundHero SA, FinTecc LLC and MiFID-Recorder GmbH. As part of the transaction, a significant majority of investors in niiio, including senior management, agreed to roll-over into the new group holding company. Key shareholders of fundsaccess, FundHero, Fi  more
White & Case Advises Prax on Acquisition of OIL! Tankstellen
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Prax Group, an independent global energy conglomerate, on its acquisition of OIL! Tankstellen GmbH, a petrol retailer with subsidiaries and operations in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Denmark, from Mabanaft GmbH & Co. KG, an energy company which is part of Marquard & Bahls group, a Germany based international energy and chemicals group. "This strategic acquisi  more
Wright State Alumna Named Artistic Director at Renowned Chatauqua Institution
KENT, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- Wright State University issued the following news: Wright State University fine arts graduate Erika b Hess is the new artistic director of a world-renowned institution, one in which she spent time as a summer student several years ago. Hess, who is from Columbus and has a studio in New York, was named artistic director of Chautauqua Visual Arts of Chautauqua Institution. The western New York enclave is a community of artists, educators and faith leaders that offers cultu  more
Yariv Amir '01 Named Colgate VP and Director of Athletics
HAMILTON, New York, Nov. 3 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Veteran Division I Athletics administrator and Colgate alumnus Yariv Amir '01 has been appointed as Colgate's next Vice President and Director of Athletics, announced Thursday by President Brian W Casey. "Yariv has served Colgate extraordinarily well during his tenure on this campus, and even more so when he stepped into the role of interim Vice President and Director of Athletics earlier this year. His commitment to o  more
Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Sharon Rikin, M.D., M.S. Named Inaugural Associate Dean for Continuous Quality Improvement at Einstein
BRONX, New York, Nov. 2 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Sharon Rikin, M.D., M.S., has been appointed the inaugural associate dean for continuous quality improvement at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Rikin, an associate professor of medicine at Einstein and a general internist and pediatrician at Montefiore, currently serves as director of ambulatory quality improvement in the department of medicine (DOM) at Montefiore Eins  more
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