GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Adelphi University issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: A history major looks at how the Adelphi community--and everyone--can all honor Native American heritage, culture and history this month and year-round. National Native American Heritage Month is a time for us to remember the importance of acknowledging the civilizations that populated the Americas before the Europeans arrived, their histories, cultures and how the past has impacted the present. A  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, Nov. 16 -- The city of Melbourne issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: During last night's meeting (November 14) the Melbourne City Council approved a resolution to change the name of Crane Field Park to Tim Wakefield Sports Complex to honor Tim Wakefield and to provide a long-lasting and permanent testament to his commitment to the City of Melbourne. Tim Wakefield passed away on October 1, 2023. He was born in Melbourne in 1966 and attended Eau Gallie High School and  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: GRANTS PASS, Ore.- Today the DEA Seattle Field Division, along with our partners at the Grants Pass Police Department and Oregon State Police, are announcing the takedown of a drug and firearm trafficking ring in Southern Oregon on Tuesday. The investigation started about 18 months ago and resulted with the execution of nine search warrants i  more

BROOKLINE, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The Environmental Business Council of New England issued the following news: EBC is pleased to announce new members have joined the Leadership Team of the EBC Ocean and Coastal Resources Committee. Please join EBC in welcoming them all to this position. The members of the EBC Ocean and Coastal Resources Committee Leadership Team meet routinely with the Chair and Vice Chairs to identify topics for future EBC programs. As part of their responsibility, members  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release: The House Committee on Homeland Security, led by Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), held a hearing to examine global threats to the U.S. homeland and America's interests abroad. The hearing featured testimony from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray, and National   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BOSTON - A former nurse was sentenced yesterday in federal court today in Boston for diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital. Andrea Falzano, 39, of Winchester, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to three months in prison and one year of supervised release. In August 2023, Falzano pleaded guilty to three cou  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 16 -- GBH issued the following news release: GBH is embracing the spirit of the holiday season with a wide variety of festive programming for audiences of all ages. On Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m., audiences can enjoy A Holiday Celebration, GBH's annual holiday concert, in-person or on broadcast. The event offers a front-row seat to engaging performers sharing renditions of seasonal classics and new works. The event features pianist John Paul McGee, who will perform holiday   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 16 -- GBH issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: After a successful Super Sunday qualifying event, High School Quiz Show(R), GBH's Emmy-award winning academic tournament for Massachusetts high schools, has announced the 17 teams that will compete for the title of Season 15 State Champion. Cambridge's Buckingham Browne & Nichols School will return to defend their title, earned in the Season 14 final versus Mansfield High School, which also returns for Se  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 16 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: GE Vernova's Digital business today announced the release of Fleet Orchestration, a new software solution designed to help power utilities successfully maximize the use of renewable energy. The software helps make it possible to accelerate carbon reduction targets with existing assets without sacrificing the ability   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: A Colombian man has been sentenced in federal court in Boston for his role in a drug trafficking, money laundering and extortion conspiracy connected to organized crime in the Republic of Colombia. Fabio Yepes Sanchez, 57, of Medellin, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Leo T. Sorokin to 10 years in prison and five years of supervise  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: Two Lawrence men have been sentenced in federal court in Boston for conspiring to distribute fentanyl to individuals at the Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Deiby Bladimil Casado Ruiz, 30, was sentenced on Nov. 1, 2023 by U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to 24 months in prison and three years of supervised release. Pedro Anto  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: CONCORD, N.H. - A Manchester man pleaded guilty today in federal court to possessing with intent to distribute a kilogram of cocaine in New Hampshire, First Assistant Jay McCormack announces. Michael Francis, 36, pleaded guilty to possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance. U.S. District Court Judge Steven McAuliffe schedule  more

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 16 -- The New England Journal of Medicine, a peer-reviewed medical journal from the Massachusetts Medical Society that says it delivers research and interactive clinical content to physicians, educators and the global medical community, published research articles on the following topics in its Nov. 16, 2023, edition (Vol. 389, No. 20): Perspective: * Rift Valley Fever -- The Need for an Integrated Response * Implanting a Recalled Device -- Choices for Patients,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MAURICE MENAFEE, also known as "Mo," 34, of New Haven, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to 86 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for a firearm possession off  more

CANTON, Ohio, Nov. 16 -- The National Football League issued the following news: It's been a chaotic four-day span for Jack Jones. The cornerback played in the New England Patriots' 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday in Frankfurt, Germany. By Monday, he was waived by the Patriots upon the team's return to the United States. By Tuesday, he was claimed by the Las Vegas Raiders. And on Wednesday, he was in Vegas, attempting to explain the emotional roller coaster, admitting he was h  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 16 -- GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders issued the following news release: Families, legal advocates, lawmakers, and others testified in front of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday in support of the Massachusetts Parentage Act (MPA) (S.947/H.1713). The law would increase security for Massachusetts families by ensuring all children, including those born through assisted reproduction, surrogacy, or children born to non-marital or LGBTQ+ parents, have acc  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Jomar Cruz-Aponte, 28, of Pawtucket, is scheduled to be sentenced by a federal judge in February after admitting today that in December 2021, he retrieved and took possession of a package he believed contained a controlled substance, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. Cruz-Aponte admitted that he agreed to   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BUFFALO, N.Y. - A federal grand jury has returned a second superseding indictment charging Joseph Zaso a/k/a Joey Cracks a/k/a Sosa, 39, of Buffalo, NY, and Kyle N. Lewis, 31, of Jamestown. NY, who were previously charged with multiple drug charges, with additional charges: Defendant Zaso is charged with brandishing firearms in furtherance o  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: A former nurse was sentenced yesterday in federal court today in Boston for diverting opioids from a Boston-area hospital. Andrea Falzano, 39, of Winchester, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton to three months in prison and one year of supervised release. In August 2023, Falzano pleaded guilty to three counts of unlaw  more

WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 16 -- The University of Hartford issued the following news: Alicia Queally, who has built an impressive resume in collegiate athletics administration over two decades--including at three other universities in Connecticut--has been named director of athletics and recreation at the University of Hartford. Queally has a been a member of the senior athletics management team at Stetson University (Deland, Florida) since 2012. In addition to her role as deputy AD, sh  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging a Collinsville woman for dealing a lethal dose of fentanyl, leading a man to overdose and die. Tessa R. Webber, 25, is charged with one count of distribution of a controlled substance, fentanyl, resulting in death. According to court documents, the Fairview Heights,   more