WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release: Craig Mokhiber, who has been serving as director of the New York office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, sent on Saturday what he called "my last official communication" to the high commissioner, Volker Turk. The letter, now publicized, represents likely the most polemical and bigoted screed by a senior U.N. official on the body's only Jewish member state, and on supporters of Israel's b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The World Trade Centers Association issued the following news release: The World Trade Centers Association(R) (WTCA(R)), an international trade organization connecting more than 300 World Trade Center(R) (WTC(R)) locations in nearly 100 countries, fueled its ambitious "Road to 500" initiative at its 2023 WTCA Member Forum, held October 15-17 in New York City. With the theme of "Drivers of Progress," this year's Member Forum focused on the unique ways WTC businesses drive   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: As NYS legislators prepare for SFY2024-25 budget negotiations, 55 climate and public health organizations signed a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul calling on her to include the "Green Transit, Green Jobs" (S06089 & A06414) bill in her executive budget and allocate $100 million to non-Metropolitan Transportation Authority transit agencies to facilitate the transition to zero-emissions public transit. Advocates say the bill will   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: It's time to end the rampant use of invasive spyware in India. Access Now is alarmed by reports (https://thewire.in/rights/apple-india-state-sponsored-spyware) of potential "state-sponsored" remote attacks on the Apple devices belonging to politicians, journalists, and individuals involved in public policy acr  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Access Now welcomes the release of President Biden's highly anticipated Executive Order (EO) on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI), which will strengthen the regulation of U.S. federal agencies' use of AI. The order underscores the need to address the multifaceted societal impacts of AI and rei  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- Action Against Hunger issued the following news release: Migration on the southern border of Honduras has reached record numbers and humanitarian aid has failed to keep pace, warned Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight against hunger. Despite the numerous risks along the migration route, Honduras has become a transit territory for migrants from South America, the Caribbean, and other continents, with 48,953 people entering Honduras in July alone, fo  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Data released today by Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) show that 119,320 New York City students--roughly one in nine--experienced homelessness during the 2022-23 school year. While the recent increase in the number of immigrant families arriving in New York City has brought greater public attention to the issue, student homelessness is not a new phenomenon: 2022-23 mar  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The New York City Anti-Violence Project issued the following news release: In New York, specific laws govern whether or not an arrest is required in cases of reports family crimes related to of intimate partner violence. Often, an arrest may be required depending on the charge. Because of the dynamics of LGBTQ+ relationships, it may not be obvious who is a survivor and who is doing harm. This lack of clarity can result in misarrest, revictimization and other potential challe  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Advocates for Children of New York issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Today, Kim Sweet, Executive Director of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), issued the following statement in response to the release of the New York City Public Schools' (NYCPS) proposed FY 2025-2029 Five-Year Capital Plan: More than 30 years after the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), students, parents, educators, and other New Yorkers with physical disa  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The Alliance for Downtown New York issued the following news release: The third quarter of Lower Manhattan office leasing settled back to post-pandemic levels. Leasing activity returned to trends seen over the last several years after the neighborhood experienced an inflated level of activity in the second quarter, primarily due to a single large lease for a government agency. In addition, vacancy rates fell, but remained stubbornly high. This mirrors ongoing trends  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The American Forest Foundation issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2023: The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today the expansion of the Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP), a partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC), throughout the Northeast region to include New York, New Hampshire, and Maine. The announcement marks one of the largest expansions of the program to date, totaling 6 million acres eligible for participation in the region. With this expansion  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The American Institute of Architects issued the following news release: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is excited to announce the appointment of Alexander Cochran, ESQ., as the new Chief Advocacy Officer. Cochran joins the AIA to lead over 96,000 architects and design professionals across 200 chapters in advocating for the needs of the economy, climate, and communities. Cochran brings extensive experience from his previous role as Special Counsel to the Govern  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release: The Middle East Process Engineering Conference & Exhibition (MEPEC), the premier gathering for process engineering professionals in the Middle East, is delighted to announce the highly anticipated return of its 6th edition, scheduled to take place from May 6-8, 2024, at the prestigious Dhahran Expo in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club (AKC(R)) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 AKC Trick Dog Competition. The overall winners were Paula Jarabin and her All-American dog, "Rosie," from Santa Barbara, CA. In their routine, "The Honky Tonk Cafe Talent Show," Rosie demonstrated the tricks needed to win a talent show. The 5th annual event was open to Elite Performers, AKC's highest level of trick dogs. Juniors were   more

BEVERLY, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The American Thoracic Society issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Meeting ATS-Recommended Air Quality Standards Would Save Thousands of Lives * * * The American Thoracic Society today published a paper in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society that provides local and national estimates of the health impacts of outdoor air pollution for levels greater than recommended by health experts. The "Health of the Air" report (https  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Association of National Advertisers issued the following news release: ANA's Engage Responsibly (ER) launched a new advertising and educationcampaign designed to elevate brand and consumer awareness to stop the proliferation of online hate. According to the Anti-Defamation League, 52 percent of Americans have experienced online hate due to their racial, religious, or sexual identity. Of those experiencing online hate, 26 percent reported mental health effects, while 11  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers issued the following news: The winners of the 54th annual ASCAP Foundation Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Awards for outstanding books, articles, liner notes, and broadcast programs on the subject of music gave fans rich new insights on legends of pop, rap, jazz, concert music and more. Established in 1967 to honor the memory of composer, critic, commentator and former ASCAP President Deems Taylor, The ASCAP Foundation   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release: The Asia Society honored eight outstanding individuals and organizations for their extraordinary work strengthening bonds between Asia and the world, at the 10th anniversary Asia Game Changer All-Stars, marking the tenth iteration of its annual Asia Game Changer Awards. The awards ceremony and gala dinner was held at Cipriani in lower Manhattan on Thursday, October 26. The evening, held in partnership with Founding Partn  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The Asia Society issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: If China were to join the U.S.-led cancer research project Cancer Moonshot and its core initiative Project Orbis, the time needed to roll out new cancer treatments globally would significantly shorten, potentially turning a 10-15-year process into a 2-3 year process, and the number of new cancer cases represented amongst its members would rise from 21.64% to 46.88%, a new report from the Asia Societ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The Aspen Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Leaders from across sectors and industries will headline the 8th annual Aspen Cyber Summit, including top representatives from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the White House, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On Wednesday, November 15, experts from business, state and federal government, and civil society will take the stage at the 92nd Street Y in New Yor  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * In response to the City Planning Commission's certification of the City of Yes Economic Opportunity Text Amendment and thus the beginning of the public review process, ANHD's Senior Campaign Organizer for Land Use and facilitator of the Industrial Jobs Coalition (IJC), Christopher Casey, issued the following statement. The IJC, a city-wide coalition of industrial   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: John Gojmerac, a World War II veteran who served in the 3rd Infantry Division, recently was awarded the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honor, France's highest decoration. Jeremie Robert, consul general of France in New York, presented the award to Gojmerac Oct. 20 in a ceremony in Tonawanda, New York. During the war, Gojmerac, a Slovenian immigrant who was drafted into the U.S. Army, served with   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * Dennis Kelleher, President and CEO, issued the following statement on the filing of an amicus brief in a class action lawsuit against Credit Suisse, its auditor, and its directors, now pending in the Southern District of New York (Stevenson v. Thornburgh): "The shareholders   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following statement on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the NYPD's hate crime investigation into alleged attacks on pro-Palestine protesters. This past Saturday, thousands gathered in Brooklyn and Manhattan for a pro-Palestine protest on the Brooklyn Bridge. A woman allegedl  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Today, the United Nations Human Rights Committee issued its conclusions and recommendations based on a review of U.S. compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). This was its first review in nine years, and, for the first time ever, the committee recommended that the United States "establish a moratorium on the imposition of sentences to life imprison  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Following the beating and arrest of peaceful activists detained at the funeral yesterday of Armita Geravand, a 16-year-old who died last week after a reported violent assault by the Iranian government's forced-hijab enforcers, the international community must urgently demand the immediate release of all those detained, as well as accountability for this outrageous violence. Among those   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Today, a Kansas state court judge blocked several onerous restrictions on abortion, including laws that force providers to give government-scripted misinformation to patients, threaten patients' health, and undermine medical ethics. The laws blocked today also made abortion care harder to access by imposing arbitrary waiting periods that delayed care. Laws that the Court blocked today inc  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Today, the State of Idaho asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of four women who were denied abortions despite severe pregnancy complications (Adkins v. State of Idaho). An OB-GYN, a family medicine physician, and the Idaho Academy of Family Physicians (IAFP) are also plaintiffs in the lawsuit. In its motion to dismiss, the State attempt  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Last night, the State of Tennessee filed a motion attempting to throw out a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights on behalf of two Tennessee doctors and three women who were denied abortion care despite facing dangerous pregnancy complications (Blackmon v. State of Tennessee). In defense of its total abortion ban, the State of Tennessee filed a motion to dismiss the case in c  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: On Monday, Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Mark D. Wallace called on the U.S. Treasury Department to sanction the entirety of Hamas' $500 million investment empire, following new U.S. designations against Hamas financiers at Turkish real estate investment firm Trend Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi A.S. ("Trend GYO"). On Friday, Trend GYO principals Alaeddin Senguler, G  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Counter Extremism Project (CEP) Chief Executive Officer Ambassador Mark D. Wallace is calling on responsible parties worldwide to freeze assets, profit-sharing, and dividend payments routinely transferred to the Qatari Investment Authority (QIA), the State of Qatar's sovereign wealth fund -- until Qatar detains Ismail Haniyeh, Khaled Meshaal, and other Hamas leaders responsible for the October 7 massac  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: Jihadist radicalization in France has been the focus of a significant number of scientific articles over the last fifteen years, but access to relevant sources remains a challenge. This is true for information on men, and even more so for information on women. Consequently, work on patterns of women's commitment to extremist and terrorist causes remains poorly informed. Based on a survey conducted in prisons,   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Chai Lifeline, an organization that say it provides social, emotional and practical assistance to children, families and communities impacted by medical crises and trauma, issued the following news: Amidst the most significant crisis to face Israel and the Jewish people in our generation, Chai Lifeline will present a special "Evening of Unity" on Monday, December 4, at Pier Sixty in New York City. Since the outbreak of the war, Chai Lifeline has mobilized its global network  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Children's Book Council issued the following news: November 2 is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday where deceased loved ones are celebrated during All Souls Day. Many believe that the souls of their ancestors crossover to the land of the living to be with their family on this day. To commemorate those who have passed on, an ofrenda ("offerings" presented on altars) is made and decorated with pictures of the deceased as well as food, orange marigold  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following news release: No one has been brought to justice in nearly 80% of the 261 cases of journalists murdered in retaliation for their work in the past decade, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists' (CPJ) 2023 Impunity Index, a tally of countries where journalists are murdered and perpetrators elude justice. "As journalist murders continue to go unpunished in nearly 80% of cases globally, in both democ  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: Corporate America has an opportunity to deepen its focus on rural America, especially through its philanthropic efforts. By doing so, companies can advance their social and environmental goals, generate tangible business returns, and help bridge the urban-rural divide in a polarized landscape, as detailed in a new report by The Conference Board. As the report points out, only 5% of large philanthropic grants a  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index(R) declined moderately in October to 102.6 (1985=100), down from an upwardly revised 104.3 in September. The Present Situation Index--based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions--declined to 143.1 (1985=100) from 146.2. The Expectations Index--based on consumers' short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 (TNSres) -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists to exploit the Internet and social media platforms to recruit followers and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers located a Twitter/X video lauding Nazi Germany's economic policies and highlighting antisemitic conspiracy theories, which received more than 1.2 million views since it was posted on October 18. CEP   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: Dr. Craig D. Blinderman, MD has been appointed Chief of the Supportive Care Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Dr. Blinderman is a national leader in supportive care who comes to MSK from Columbia University Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where he previously served as Director of the Adult Palliative Medicine Service and Associate Professor of Medicine in the De  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following agency statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Today, all international MSF staff who had been unable to leave the Gaza Strip since October 7 successfully crossed the Egyptian border via the Rafah Crossing. This occurred following negotiations for foreign passport holders and international aid workers to cross. This group includes 22 MSF staff. Although some names have been circulated on social media, we as  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following agency statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Today, all international MSF staff who had been unable to leave the Gaza Strip since October 7 successfully crossed the Egyptian border via the Rafah Crossing. This occurred following negotiations for foreign passport holders and international aid workers to cross. This group includes 22 MSF staff. Although some names have been circulated on social media, we as  more

BRONX, New York, Nov. 4 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: The heightened value of croaker swim bladders, or maws, is contributing to the endangerment of multiple marine species, including the Critically Endangered vaquita porpoise that exists only in Mexico's Gulf of California, the authors of a new article in the journal Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystem have found. Other species affected include a variety of globally threatened dolphin  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: School districts across the state last year used lower-turnout special elections to win voter approval for nearly $2 billion in construction projects and other major purchases instead of presenting them alongside their budget proposals in May, according to a new study by the Empire Center for Public Policy in Albany. In Big Choices, Few Voices, report authors Charles Dill, Ken Girar  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: A total of 864 New York City employees last year collected more than $100,000 each in overtime, with nine of them-including three NYCHA plumbers-collecting over $200,000 each, according to new data (https://seethroughny.net/payrolls/297210306) posted today on SeeThroughNY, the Empire Center's government transparency website. The data, detailing employee pay during the  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced a new round of endorsements for Moms Demand Action volunteers running for office across the country. The volunteers endorsed today represent the growing power of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers as candidates for office themselves as part of Everytown's Demand A Seat program. Today's endorsements are the fourth set of volun  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release: * * * Ruger, the Manufacturer of the AR-10 Rifle Recovered in the Lewiston Shooting, is Among the top Five Manufacturers of Crime Guns Traced by Law Enforcement * * * Last night, law enforcement officials confirmed that the gunman in Lewiston, Maine, likely used a Ruger SFAR, an AR-10 that fires a .308 caliber cartridge, even more powerful than the AR-15. Surveillance photos suggest that the shooter equipped his  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: The New York Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit today against the New York Police Department for unreasonably delaying the release of its vehicle stop data for the third quarter of 2023. On September 21, 2023, the NYCLU released an analysis revealing, for the first time, the sheer volume, stark racial disparities, and geographic disparities of the NYPD's vehicle stops. In 2022, rou  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The Global Justice Center issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * The Human Rights Committee today called on the United States to take all necessary measures -- at the federal, state, and local levels -- to "provide legal, effective, safe and confidential access to abortion" in line with its international human rights obligations. The committee further recommended the US harmonize its laws and policies with World Health Organization guidelines, which call for   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the Times Union Editorial Board put out a scathing piece slamming spineless New York Republicans Nick LaLota, George Santos, Anthony D'Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Brandon Williams for continuing their extremist streaks by folding to the likes of Donald Trump and Matt Gaetz and voting for Mike J  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, a NY-19 constituent's powerful letter to the editor slammed Marc Molinaro for depicting himself as a moderate, all while gleefully supporting election-denying MAGA extremists. Marc Molinaro voted twice for Trump puppet Jim Jordan before throwing his full support behind MAGA Mike Johnson, an anti-LGBTQ+, ant  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Human Rights First issued the following news: Human Rights First strongly condemns Pakistan's return of Afghan refugees to danger in their country and urges the U.S. government to respond by pressing Pakistan to halt returns that violate international law, increasing humanitarian support to refugees in Pakistan, and sharply ramping up expedited resettlement for at-risk Afghan refugees. "Pakistan's forced return of refugees to Afghanistan endangers the lives of human rights   more

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Oct. 31 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary to New York Review, on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * Gaza's Blocked Relief By Sari Bashi, Program Director There's not enough food in Gaza. Since October 7 the Israeli government has cut water and electricity from its territory, closed its truck crossing with Gaza, and obstructed the delivery of relief supplies to the enclave's 2.2 million people, nearly half of whom are children. The shortage of clean drinking water is es  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary: * * * A Path to Belonging for People with Psychosocial Disabilities in Ghana By Elizabeth Kamundia, Deputy Director, Disability Rights Division I first met Pamela (not her real name) in a spiritual healing center, known as a "prayer camp," during my first visit to Ghana in November 2022. She was locked up in what looked like a prison cell, where she had been for more than a year on the basis of her real or perceived men  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * Asian Migrant Workers Victims of Hamas-Led Attacks By Elaine Pearson, Asia Director The Hamas-led attacks in southern Israel on October 7 targeted Israelis, but migrant workers in Israel were also killed and taken hostage. Their families are grieving for them halfway around the world in Thailand, Nepal, the Philippines, and Cambodia. More than 240 people were taken hostage on October 7, the Israeli  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * Brazil's Congress Holds Public Hearing on Teacher Harassment By Maria Laura Canineu, Brazil Director, Americas Division By Cristian Gonzalez Cabrera, Researcher, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program This week, Brazil's Congress held an important public hearing on harassment against teachers for topics they address in the classroom. Sponsored by lawmakers Taliria Petrone, Erika Hi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * Investigate Death of 17-Year-Old Girl in Iran By Michael Page, Deputy Director, Middle East and North Africa Division Armita Garawand, a 17-year-old high school student, was reported dead on October 28 by Iran's state-run Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) and multiple independent news outlets. On October 1, several media outlets reported that Armita fell, unconscious, on the platform of Tehran's   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * North Korea's Campaign was No 'Paradise on Earth' By Kanae Doi, Japan Director In a landmark ruling on Monday, a Japanese high court found the North Korean government liable for human rights violations against Koreans and Japanese citizens it had enticed to relocate to North Korea through its "Paradise on Earth" campaign. The ruling comes a decade after 81-year-old Eiko Kawsaki and three others fir  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Oct. 30, 2023: * * * South Korean Court Upholds Military 'Sodomy' Law By Ryan Thoreson, Specialist, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program In a setback for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) rights, South Korea's Constitutional Court has upheld the article of the country's Military Criminal Act that prohibits same-sex activity between soldiers and allows for punishments of up to two years i  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Switzerland Decides to Suspend Funding for Rights Defenders in Israel, Palestine By Erin Kilbride, Researcher, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Rights Program The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs has decided to suspend funding to 11 respected human rights organizations in Israel and Palestine, a move that pauses critical support for human rights defenders including women human righ  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * US Sanctions Myanmar Junta's Gas Revenue By Shayna Bauchner, Researcher, Asia Division The United States government has imposed a ban on financial transactions involving the Myanmar state-owned oil company, the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise (MOGE), in a long overdue move aimed at stanching the junta's atrocities. MOGE's natural gas projects generate over US$1 billion annually for the Myanmar junta,  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * US Should Protect Voters Ahead of 2024 Election By Trey Walk, Democracy Researcher & Advocate, US Program On November 5, 2024, voters in the United States will cast their next ballots in a federal election that could have important implications for the US government's ability to address ongoing human rights violations. But one year before voters head to the polls, voting rights in the US face daunti  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Witnesses have accused the Bangladesh police of unnecessary use of force during political protests on October 28, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. Although violence was committed on all sides, the events were part of a continuing police crackdown on the political opposition. At least 11 people, including two police officers, were killed, and hundreds injured during the October 28 events and during ong  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 30 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2023: By Nevena Saykova, Education Advocate, Children's Rights Division Two years ago, the United Nations Security Council adopted a groundbreaking resolution to safeguard education during wartime. The resolution called on governments to both prevent and address attacks on schools and other educational facilities, including through their national laws. Still, millions of children in conflict zones are under t  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Nov. 1 -- The International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association issued the following news release: The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) announced their Board of Directors for 2024. Four industry thought leaders, representing three different sectors in tourism/hospitality, were first-time appointees and will begin their two-year term in January. IGLTA is delighted to welcome four new Board members: * Burcu Kisakurek (she/her), Founder and Managing Direct  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement on Nov. 2, 2023: * * * The International Rescue Committee (IRC) will honor Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen with the IRC Freedom Award on November 2, 2023. Amartya Sen is a pioneer in the field of development economics, a world-renowned economist, philosopher, and human rights activist, and currently holds the esteemed position of Lamont University Professor at Harvard University. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release: The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) condemns the government of Pakistan's forcible return of Afghan refugees to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan. This campaign of deportation and intimidation violates international law and endangers the lives of countless refugees, including IRAP's clients. More than four million Afghans have fled to Pakistan to escape decades of war, conflict, and  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Oct. 31 -- KU Endowment, a nonprofit organization and the official fundraising foundation for 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, New York; William W. Humphrey III (Trey) of Mission Hills, Kansas; Schalie A. Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri; Allison Long of Lawrence, Kansas; Winifred S. Pinet (Win) of Plymouth, Michigan; and Abbey Rupe  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * Yesterday, President Biden issued an executive order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (AI). The order builds on the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights that the Biden administration issued last year, and mandates steps that the federal government must take to regulate AI and address risks of algorithmic bias. * * * In response to the executive order,   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is pleased to announce Leslie Labruto has joined its EDF+Business team as Managing Director of Sustainable Finance. Leslie will lead the Sustainable Finance strategy, working closely with colleagues across the organization and around the world to leverage the financial sector for good. For more than 30 years, EDF has been working to create a more sustainable world where compan  more

RYE BROOK, New York, Nov. 3 -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release: Each year, runners from more than 140 countries convene in New York City to participate in the largest marathon in the world. But for some, the experience is about more than just partaking in the race. Since 1988, more than 4,300 runners at the TSC New York City Marathon have raised funds for blood cancer patients, their families, and caregivers through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Tea  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Conference Board's Committee for Economic Development issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Today, the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued a new Solutions Brief, Health Care Policy After the Pandemic (https://www.ced.org/solutions-briefs/health-care-policy-after-the-pandemic). It examines urgent health care policy issues that the pandemic exposed and magnified and provides recommendatio  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club (AKC(R)), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce its list of the most popular dog names of 2023. "Choosing a name is a very personal and meaningful decision for dog owners, as dogs are an integral part of our families," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "People take great care in naming their pe  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Today the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), the national convener of Jewish coalitions working to build a just and inclusive American democracy, announced that Maharat Rori Picker Neiss will serve as its new Senior Vice President for Community Relations. For the last eight years, Picker Neiss has served as the Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The March of Dimes issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released provisional data showing the largest percentage increase in infant mortality in more than two decades, revealing 20,538 deaths reported in 2022, an increase of 3% from the previous year. While infant mortality rates significantly increased overall to 5.6 per 1,000 live births, rates among American Indian/Alaskan Native and Black bab  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Moms Demand Action issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: With Georgia's legislative session just months away and following the devastating mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, common-sense gun reform is top of mind for many. Yet instead of taking active steps towards protecting constituents, just last week, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones called for the state to use the funding to arm, claiming despite research, that this is a way Georgia can be "p  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Moms Demand Action issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: The Halloween holiday weekend marked yet another deadly weekend in the U.S. as gun violence killed and wounded hundreds of people across the country. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there were at least 12 mass shootings this weekend in which at least 11 people were shot and killed and 76 others wounded. This number doesn't include the many other shootings that occurred in cities across the country  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres issued the following news: * * * While there have been some positive developments over the last five years, the number of survivors seeking help is still just the tip of the iceberg. * * * The number of sexual violence victims treated by Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) tripled from 2018 to 2022, according to a new report that analyzed data from more th  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release: Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) today announced their collaboration for a remote observational research study focusing on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The newly developed research study, ALS Go-Digital, is designed to pair digital data collected remotely with longitudinal clinical data. The study began recruiting participants in September 2023  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 3 -- The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) announces members of its Board of Directors for 2023-2024. Members were installed during NASBA's 116th Annual Meeting, held Oct. 29 - Nov. 1, in New York, NY. Stephanie M. Saunders, CPA, of Virginia Beach, VA, acceded to the office of chair. She formerly served as chair of NASBA's Uniform Accou  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 1 -- The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy issued the following news release: Theodore W. Long, Jr., CPA, Tyrone E. Dickerson, CPA, and Kent. A. Absec were honored on October 31, 2023, for their leadership and contributions to the accounting profession by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), during NASBA's 116th Annual Meeting, in New York, NY. The meeting attracted representatives from 53 U.S. jurisdictions. Theodore W.   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement on the Memphis Police Officer who pleaded guilty today to federal charges over the killing of Tyre Nichols. Desmond Mills, Jr., admitted to one count of deprivation of rights under color of law after using excessive force and failing to intervene and one count of witness tampering, related to covering up t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), is calling on the Department of Justice to investigate the Jackson, Mississippi police department over the murder of Dexter Wade and the subsequent coverup. Wade's family spent months searching for the 37-year-old after he was last seen leaving his mother's home on March 5. His mother, Bettersten Wade, wasn't informed u  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The National Association of City Transportation Officials issued the following news release: Bike share, e-scooters, and other micromobility systems have become ever-more integral to city transportation networks across North America, with at least 130 million trips on micromobility systems in the U.S. and Canada in 2022, according to a new analysis by the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO). NACTO's new 2022 Shared Micromobility Report examines dat  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The National Center for Law and Economic Justice issued the following news release: A federal court granted final approval of a settlement in a class action lawsuit charging the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA), an arm of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), with aggressively going after thousands of New Yorkers for alleged debts in violation of their constitutional due process rights. Under the settlement, the NYCTA will improve notice and disclosure and  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) and HHS Technology Group, LLC(TM) (HTG) have reached an agreement to collaborate on the KidneyCARE (Community Access to Research Equity)TM Study, the new enhanced version of the renowned NKF Patient Network(R). The KidneyCARE Study will be a nationwide longitudinal patient registry designed to enhance the lives of people living with kidney disease through innovati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The International Center for Journalists issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Carrie Budoff Brown, senior vice president for politics at NBC News, has been named chair of the International Center for Journalists' board of directors, ICFJ announced at its annual Tribute to Journalists. Budoff Brown succeeds Michael Golden, the longtime New York Times executive who led ICFJ for more than 12 years through major strategic, technological and financial transformat  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- New Economy Project issued the following news release: A federal court granted final approval of a settlement in a class action lawsuit charging the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA), an arm of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), with aggressively going after thousands of New Yorkers for alleged debts in violation of their constitutional due process rights. Under the settlement, the NYCTA will improve notice and disclosure and provide free or reduced-cost  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- PEN America issued the following news release: On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Georgia's historic Rose Revolution, and days before a critical assessment by the European Union regarding Georgia's candidacy, PEN America released a new research report, Taming Culture in Georgia: Georgian Government Clamps Down on Freedom of Speech and Cultural Expression, documenting a concerted effort by the governing Georgian Dream party to suppress free expression and curb cu  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: The New York City Bar Association is calling on Court leaders to enact uniform procedural and part rules for both in-person and remote proceedings in Family Court. At a hearing on the New York State Family Court held jointly by the New York State Senate Committees on the Judiciary and on Children and Families, the City Bar stated that "one of the only courts that does not have proc  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 31 -- The National Futures Association issued the following news release: NFA has ordered Oscar Gruss & Son Inc. (Oscar Gruss & Son) to pay a $140,000 fine. Oscar Gruss & Son is an introducing broker (IB) Member of NFA located in New York, N.Y. The Decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee (BCC), is based on a Complaint issued by the BCC and a settlement offer submitted by Oscar Gruss & Son, in which the firm neither admitted nor denied the allegations in the  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: A new study of 1,463 proteins molecules in 143 people with MS provided evidence of associations with disease activity and disability progression. These kind of novel and meticulous studies are necessary to pinpoint biomarkers that can help guide speedier and more individualized tracking and treatment of MS. * Background: Stopping MS means achieving a state of no new disease activity or central nervo  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2023: Today, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Cornell Tech announced the launch of Pilot: New York City to advance New York City as a global hub for urban innovation. The new initiative, a key proposal within the "New" New York Panel Making New York Work for Everyone Action Plan, aims to streamline processes, collaborate with the private sector, nonprofits, a  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 4 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * In response to Governor Hochul's announcement this week of an independent review of CUNY policies and procedures on antisemitism and discrimination, the New York Civil Liberties Union released the following statement attributable to Executive Director Donna Lieberman: "Schools have a critical responsibility to ensure student safety and well-being. They also have a vital duty to pro  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (TNSres) -- Open Society Foundations issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: The Open Society Foundations is pleased to announce the 2023 cohort of Soros Justice Fellows, which includes a mix of emerging and established leaders in the field of criminal justice reform, including public educators, artists, lawyers, activists, non-profit innovators, journalists, and filmmakers from across the United States. "Over the more than a decade that I have worked with the Soro  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Open Society Foundations issued the following agency statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * The Open Society Foundations are profoundly concerned with the escalating violence of the ongoing Hamas-Israel war and urge all to support diplomatic efforts toward a humanitarian ceasefire and the release of all hostages. We unequivocally condemn the attacks conducted by Hamas on Israeli citizens on October 7 and grieve for the lives lost and injured. The cruelty displayed was heartbreak  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: The Pakistani government is using threats, abuse, and detention to coerce Afghan asylum seekers without legal status to return to Afghanistan or face deportation by November 1, 2023, Human Rights Watch said today. Many Afghans at risk of being deported are awaiting resettlement to the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Canada. Pakistan's Interior Ministry announced on October 3 that all migrants living without   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Clearing House issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: The Clearing House (TCH), the leading innovator and operator of U.S. payments networks, announced today that Margaret Weichert has joined the company as Chief Product Officer where she will lead product development for the company's payments networks. Weichert, a payments leader with over 20 years of experience, joins TCH from Accenture where she was the North American Payments Practice Lead and worked   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- PEN America issued the following news release: In response to policy changes announced this week by Goodreads to combat 'review bombing' on the literary review site, PEN America issued the comment below from CEO Suzanne Nossel: Nossel said: "We are gratified that Goodreads has taken steps to implement one of the crucial recommendations in our recent Booklash report, aimed at preventing reviewers who may not even have read a book from waging online campaigns to sink  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- PEN America issued the following news release: PEN America has expressed its outrage at the arrest of Nasrin Sotoudeh, an Iranian lawyer, writer, and outspoken human rights champion reportedly arrested and beaten while attending the funeral of 17-year-old Armita Geravand. "Nasrin is one of the most prominent and fearless heroines in the struggle for human rights in Iran. She has withstood over a decade of harassment, imprisonment, and hunger strikes without flinching. A t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- PEN America issued the following news release: PEN America expresses its great concern about the health and safety of human rights lawyer, writer, and 2011 PEN/Freedom To Write Award honoree Nasrin Sotoudeh, who sustained severe injuries during her re-arrest at Armita Geravand's funeral in Tehran on October 29. Alarming information has surfaced about her current condition, and we call upon the Iranian government to transfer Sotoudeh to a hospital without delay to ensure her   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: According to IBISWorld, there are over 53,000 personal injury legal practices in the U.S. generating nearly $59 billion in revenue and attorneys have leaned into radio to support their growth. As part of RAB's continued Radio Works initiative, the next live presentation, "Radio Works for Personal Injury Attorneys," will provide insight into what works for advertisers in this important category. With an extensi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The American Federation for Aging Research issued the following news release dated on Nov. 3, 2023: The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), a national non-profit whose mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research, will host its annual Scientific Awards of Distinction lectures and ceremony on Friday, November 10 from 6:30pm-9:00pm ET in conjunction with the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) held   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The Risk and Insurance Management Society issued the following news release: The use of scenario planning can uncover threats and opportunities, evaluate uncertainties and potential outcomes, and prioritize response plans, which ultimately leads to improved decision-making and greater operational success, according to RIMS new executive report titled, "Managing Alternate Futures with Scenario Planning (https://www.rims.org/resources/risk-knowledge/white-paper/managi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Today, bolstered by a $2.5 million grant from The Rockefeller Foundation, data.org announces a partnership with the World Health Organization Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence ("WHO Hub") to drive the development and deployment of digital public goods for pandemic and epidemic intelligence. This collaboration builds on data.org's Epiverse initiative--funded and supported by The R  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Scholars at Risk issued the following news release:' Scholars at Risk (SAR) announces the release of Free To Think 2023, a report analyzing 409 attacks on the higher education community in 66 countries and territories, between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. The report highlights how attacks on academic freedom threaten democratic society and social progress more broadly, and calls on stakeholders to create robust protections for scholars, students, and higher educ  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Scholars at Risk issued the following letter: * * * Scholars at Risk sent the below letter to Swedish and Belgian authorities again, urging them to do everything in their power to secure the immediate release of Dr. Ahmadreza Djalali. Take action by signing a letter here (https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/actions/ahmadreza-djalali-iran/#Dr.%20Ahmadreza%20Djalali). Via email To: The Honorable Ulf Kristersson, Prime Minister of Sweden The Honorable Alexander De Croo, Prime Mi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: Teams from five states came together this week with members of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and The City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) | Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE) National Replication Collaborative for the launch of a new college completion learning community. In early September, SHEEO and CUN  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The Sierra Club issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Today, in a divided decision, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled against the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and preventing the Department of Environmental Protection from enforcing the rule. RGGI is the nation's first regional market-based program to set limits on carbon pollution, and generates funding for clean energy by requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for perm  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- The State Higher Education Executive Officers Association issued the following news: Teams from five states came together this week with members of the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO) and The City University of New York's (CUNY) Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP) | Accelerate, Complete, and Engage (ACE) National Replication Collaborative for the launch of a new college completion learning community. In early September, SHEEO and CU  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: A new review of studies about the utility of cooling garments confirms that they are able to reduce the effects of heat sensitivity and even improve physical function in people with MS. See below for a list of equipment types and vendors. * Background: Many people with MS experience a temporary worsening of their symptoms when the weather is hot or humid, or when they run a fever. These temporary ch  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Everytown for Gun Safety issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: Today, the United States Supreme Court granted certiorari in United States v. Cargill, which centers on a reckless decision from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to strike down a rule issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to prohibit the production, sale, and possession of bump stocks, devices that are designed and intended to convert semi-automatic firearms into m  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: The Ad Council, America's leader in using the power of communications to inspire action and accelerate change around the most pressing issues in the country, elected 18 new members to its Board of Directors, chaired by Verizon CMO, Diego Scotti. In addition to the new Board members, the nonprofit elevated Rita Ferro, President, Global Advertising, Disney and Kirk McDonald, CEO of North America at GroupM, to the roles of Vice   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The Ad Council issued the following news release: * * * The Ad Council, CDC, National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Shatterproof Launch Joint Effort to Inspire Millions Living with or At Risk for Substance Use Disorders to Begin their Recovery Journeys * * * The Ad Council, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Council for Mental Wellbeing and Shatterproof, is inspiring millions to "Start With Hope" in a national public serv  more

RYE BROOK, New York, Nov. 2 (TNSres) -- The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the largest private funder of blood cancer research, today announced $65 million in new grants to 78 research teams across seven countries. This expands LLS's academic research portfolio to more than $240 million across multi-year grants. These grants support nearly 300 top scientific investigators at prestigious cancer institutions   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The Orthodox Union, also known as Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, issued the following news release: Carrying objects and pushing a stroller or wheelchair on Shabbos are abilities many frum Jews take for granted. While the community values the conveniences afforded by eruvin, the complex halachos and physical work involved in erecting and maintaining them are rarely considered. "There's a common misconception that eruvin are easy to construct, an  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: The Paley Center for Media is proud to announce that The Paley Museum, located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, was voted "2023 Bethpage Best of the City" - Best Museum and Best Children's Party Place - in Manhattan produced by Schneps Media, the city's leading local media publisher behind 33 award-winning print and digital publications. The Paley Museum, located at 25 West 52 Street between 5th and 6th Avenue  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 31 -- The National Institute for Reproductive Health issued the following news release: The National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH) and its Action Fund (NIRH AF) are mourning the sudden passing of its president, Andrea Miller. Miller served at the helm of NIRH and NIRH AF for 12 years, establishing a stronghold in nationwide advocacy campaigns that focus on expansive and proactive reproductive freedom policies at the state and local levels. Miller's legacy spans more t  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Action Against Hunger issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2023: * * * Action Against Hunger, the Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, CARE, and WeWorld issue a joint statement warning of the consequences of the lack of access to safe water in Gaza and the measures needed to ensure the safety of the civilian population. * * * More than 25 days after the start of the war, extreme constraints to safe and sustained access to water in Gaza continue to threaten the lives   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued the following statement on Nov. 1, 2023: * * * Since the Hamas attacks earlier this month, and in the wake of boldly proclaimed rhetoric and the increase of actions of religious hatred in the United States, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Religious Liberty issued a sharp rebuke and called for peace. "In recent days here in America, where for hundreds of  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: To mark National Diabetes Month, Hispanic Federation (HF), the nation's premier Latino nonprofit membership organization, announced it has been awarded a $3 million grant by the United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UnitedHealth Group, to c  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Vera Institute of Justice issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2023: * * * In a recent memo from New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's Division of the Budget Director Blake Washington, new spending limits have been proposed for critical services for newly arriving migrants in the state's next fiscal budget. * * * In response, the Vera Institute of Justice's Shayna Kessler, associate director for advocacy for Vera's Advancing Universal Representation initiative,  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 1 -- The Globalization and Localization Association posted the following news release from its affiliate Welocalize: * * * Welocalize, ranked as one of the world's largest LSPs by language industry intelligence firms CSA Research, Nimdzi, and Slator, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mikaela Grace as head of its AI/ML engineering division. With her extensive background in artificial intelligence and machine learning, she will unify Welocalize's advanced capabilities in M  more

BRONX, New York, Nov. 1 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: In a joint endeavor to amplify efforts to monitor and protect critical ecosystems across the globe, EarthRanger, Wildlife Protection Solutions (WPS), and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) have launched a first-of-its-kind universal adaptor for conservation technologies called Gundi. The free and open-source platform aims to ensure frontline conservationists have the tools they need to rapidly s  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release: Between October 30th and November 1st, a delegation of World Jewish Congress (WJC) officials, led by President Ronald Lauder, engaged in pivotal discussions with leaders in Qatar. During these high-level meetings, Mr. Lauder articulated the profound concerns of global Jewry regarding the plight of Israeli hostages in Gaza, seeking the influential intervention of the Arab leaders to secure their unconditional releas  more