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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 19, 2023 ( 359 items )  
'A Christmas Carol' Returns to Syracuse Stage, Reimagined as a Music-Filled Celebration Featuring the Magical 2 Ring Circus
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse Stage, in association with the College of Visual and Performing Arts' Department of Drama, continues Syracuse Stage's 50th Anniversary season--and the tradition of heart-warming, family-friendly holiday shows--with "A Christmas Carol," the classic novel by Charles Dickens, here adapted by Richard Hellesen, with music by David de Berry, and orchestrations by Gregg Coffin. The production runs Nov. 24 to Dec. 3  more
'Blindsided' Michael Oher Documentary From CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max on Thursday, November 16
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: Many are familiar with former NFL lineman Michael Oher's story as told in the acclaimed book and blockbuster film The Blind Side, in which the wealthy family of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, brought Oher into their home and helped forge his path to the NFL. Now, Oher alleges that he was led to believe he was adopted, but in actuality, the Tuohys filed a conservatorship and made millions from a false narrative. Produced by the CNN  more
'Bloomberg Surveillance' Flagship Morning Program to Expand on Video and Audio Platforms
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Bloomberg Media today announced the expansion of its flagship morning program "Bloomberg Surveillance" to include a new radio show hosted by veteran Bloomberg anchor Tom Keene and the appointment of Annmarie Hordern as an anchor of the TV edition. Keene, the original creator of "Bloomberg Surveillance" on Bloomberg Radio in 2008, will now lead the new "Bloomberg Surveillance" radio program co-hosted by Pau  more
'Moynihan Alumni' Celebrate His Life and Career at Inauguration of Namesake Center at CCNY
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Tributes were paid to diplomat, statesman, professor and public intellectual Daniel Patrick Moynihan by some of his famous disciples as the was formally inaugurated at The City College of New York's Great Hall. Launched in February 2023, the Moynihan Center supports new leaders to make a difference in public affairs. Through two signature fellowship programs and a rich slate of public events, the Center ensures that the n  more
10 From Harvard Named Rhodes Scholars
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Harvard University issued the following news: * * * Nine U.S. recipients, one international; areas of study include higher education, philosophy, neuroscience * * * Nine Harvard College students will study at the University of Oxford next year as recipients of the American Rhodes Scholarship. A 10th student will join them as a recipient of the International Rhodes prize The scholars and their areas of study: Aishani Aatresh, from Saratoga, Cali  more
19th Annual Charity Sports Auction to Take Place Online and at Dec. 28 Men's Basketball Game
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The 19th Annual Charity Sports Auction, presented by the Sport Management Club at Syracuse University, will be a hybrid auction with bidding opening online via OneCause on Nov. 24 and continuing Dec. 28 at the Syracuse men's basketball game against Louisiana State University (LSU). Online bidding will close on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The Sport Management Club includes students from Falk College. Club members are responsib  more
19th Annual Charity Sports Auction to Take Place Online and at Men's Basketball Game Nov. 28
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The 19th Annual Charity Sports Auction, presented by the Sport Management Club at Syracuse University, will be a hybrid auction with bidding opening online via OneCause on Nov. 24 and continuing Nov. 28 at the Syracuse men's basketball game against Louisiana State University (LSU). Online bidding will close on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The Sport Management Club includes students from Falk College. Club members are responsib  more
2023 Forbes Healthcare Summit in NYC Features Top Leaders in $4 Trillion Industry
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Forbes today announced its 12th annual Healthcare Summit, bringing together the world's top leaders in the $4 trillion healthcare space. The Summit will take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City December 4-5. This year's theme, Faster, Smarter, Better: HealthTech Enhancing the Patient Experience, spans the entire range of a consumer's healthcare journey. Through panel discussions, conversations an  more
45 Days After Department of Homeland Security Expanded Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, N.Y. Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Work Authorization Efforts for Migrants and Asylum Seekers
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on temporary protection status applications for Venezuelan asylum seekers and migrants. In New York State, more than 2,800 applications have been completed since eligibility for TPS was expanded last month. Today's update builds on the State's existing $50 million commitment for casework and legal services, which the Governor announced in  more
A&S Physicist Awarded Two NIH R01 Grants for Cutting-Edge Biosensor Design Work
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The National Institutes of Health's R01 grants are among the organization's oldest and most prestigious awards presented to investigators conducting biomedical research. With only around a 20% success rate per application, receiving just one of these highly selective grants in a year, which provide support for up to five years, is a notable accomplishment for any faculty member. It is extremely rare to receive two R01  more
A&S Professor Wins Mentorship Award
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Gwendolyn D. Pough, dean's professor of the humanities and professor in the Department of Women's and Gender Studies, is the latest recipient of the 2023 Ede Mentoring Award from the Coalition of Feminist Scholars in the History of Rhetoric & Composition (CFSHRC). The biennial award recognizes impactful mentorship of students, campus leadership, professionals and others. A scholar of Black feminist theory, African Am  more
ABC News' 'Nightline' Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers for 6th Week Straight
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news: ABC News' "Nightline" ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (898,000) for the week of Nov. 9, 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" for the 6th straight week. For the 6th week in a row, "Nightline" improved on the year-ago week in Total Viewers (+22% - 898,000 vs. 735,000)  more
Absorbable scaffold beats angioplasty for lower-leg artery disease
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In patients with severe artery blockage in the lower leg, an artery-supporting device called a resorbable scaffold is superior to angioplasty, according to the results of a large international clinical trial co-led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian. Angioplasty, which has been the standard treatment, involves the widening of a narrowed artery with a small, balloon-like mechanism. A resorb  more
ACPHS NAMES NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences issued the following news release: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) announces its newest members to its Board of Trustees. The esteemed roster of leaders from the pharmaceutical, health sciences, and business fields support the College in its mission to educate the next generation of leaders to improve the health of society. The changes to the Board of Trustees were approved at its fall meeting  more
Adelphi University: A History Major Explores Native American History, With Some Help From a History Professor and University Libraries
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
Adelphi University: Brightening the Future of Solar Power
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * An international collaboration leads to the development of eco-friendly solar technologies * * * The world may be in the midst of a solar power revolution, but according to Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, PhD, professor of chemistry, the technologies that have enabled it are not sustainable. Silicon, the element most commonly used to manufacture photovoltaics (or solar panels), requires a prohibitive am  more
Adelphi University: Faculty Book Shares Perspectives on Childhood Precarity
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Adelphi University issued the following news: Michael O'Loughlin, PhD, professor in the Ruth S. Ammon College of Education and Health Sciences and the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, grew up poor in Ireland, and might have been destined for a life not much better off than his ancestors before him. His family's lot was shaped by life in a country with almost 1,000 years of colonial history and a record of national tragedies, including the Great   more
Adelphi University: Questioning the Scientific Consensus on Carcinogenesis
GARDEN CITY, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Student-faculty team examines the foundational assumptions of carcinogenesis modeling. * * * Carcinogenesis--or the formation of cancer through cellular transformation--is a largely undetectable process, which makes tracking its evolution difficult. "We can't observe cancer's emergence, so mathematical epidemiologists must model it instead," according to Joshua Hiller, PhD, assistant professor of m  more
Advice From Alumni Entrepreneurs Who Gave Back During 'CUSE50 Summit
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Winners of the 'CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Award (Photo by Chuck Wainwright) The power and impact of the entrepreneurial spirit was on center stage during two recent alumni events on campus. First, on Nov. 9, 50 of the fastest-growing Syracuse University alumni-owned businesses were honored during the inaugural 'CUSE50 Alumni Entrepreneur Awards. At the awards ceremony held at the National Veterans Resource Center a  more
Alumna explores impact of Asian American Hollywood icon
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Before Anna May Wong became one of 20 women chosen for a new series of U.S. quarters, Shirley Lim '90 felt she was "toiling away in obscurity" studying and writing about the actress' life. Now Lim's research has been featured in two PBS documentaries, she's been interviewed by NPR, she appeared as a guest on the Mobituaries podcast and her book on Wong was featured in The New York Times. She's also in the process of wri  more
American Physical Society Honors Professor Alison Patteson
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Alison E. Patteson, assistant professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been recognized by the American Physical Society (APS) with a national prize. Patteson received the 2024 Maria Goeppert Mayer Award, which recognizes outstanding achievement by a woman physicist in the early years of her career. Patteson is a member of the BioInspired Institute and leads an institute focus group for mechanics   more
An energy all their own: inside the paintings and practice of EJ Hauser
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: There's a pixelated energy coming off EJ Hauser's recent paintings through both shapes and color, yet also aspects of medieval marginalia of a sort that have been invited inside the confines of the canvases. Lions peer out at the viewer or birds perch in neat rows, trees and mountains vibrate. In conversation, Hauser is quick to underline the value they place on exploring the natural world through their work, as well as   more
Anderson Cooper to Host 17th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute Joined by Laura Coates as Co-Host
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 16, 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. Host Anderson Cooper will be joined by CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates as co-host of the live show from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2023   more
Artist Machine Dazzle bringing 'glittering kaleidoscope of joyful creativity' to U-M Museum of Art
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: Artist and creative provocateur Machine Dazzle awarded the 2024 Roman J Witt Residency with the U-M Museum of Art and the Stamps School of Art & Design. His solo exhibition "Machine Dazzle: Ouroboros" will open at UMMA on March 14, 2024. Image credit: Amy Touchette The University of Michigan Museum of Art has commissioned New York-based artist, designer and multifaceted maker Machine Dazzle for a site  more
As Migrant Crisis Grows, Fordham Law Steps Up to Help Asylum Seekers
BRONX, New York, Nov. 18 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: They had made their way to the Bronx from Ecuador, Western Sahara, and Ghana. And Fordham University was there to help them. More than a dozen students--from the Law School, University, and Gabelli School of Business--as well as faculty members and staff served as preparers, interpreters, and general support volunteers to help 27 asylum seekers from eight countries with their asylum applications at a pop-u  more
Astrophysicist Uses NSF Funding to Grow the Number of Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Hispanic Researchers
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Jason Nordhaus hopes to drive future discoveries by promising students * * * Astrophysicist Jason Nordhaus is breaking cultural and disciplinary boundaries by helping to grow the number of deaf, hard-of-hearing, and Hispanic researchers. And, in doing so, he is enabling these future scientists to drive discoveries in one of his areas of expertise--neutron star astrophysics. No  more
Banerjee named Mellon Fellow in diversity network
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A consortium of 13 research institutions, including Cornell, participating in the Ivy+ Faculty Advancement Network (FAN) to promote diversity and inclusion in the American professoriate, received a $1.5 million grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to launch the Ivy+ Mellon Leadership Fellows program this fall. Anindita Banerjee, an associate professor in the Department of Comparative Literature in the College of A  more
Bankrate: Consumers Favor Small Business Saturday Over Black Friday, As More Plan to Shop Small This Holiday Season
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: More than 3 in 5 (61%) holiday shoppers are likely to shop on Small Business Saturday while 56% are likely to shop on Black Friday, according to a new survey by Bankrate. However, Cyber Monday comes out on top, with nearly two-thirds of holiday shoppers (66%) likely to shop then. Additionally, 72% of holiday shoppers plan to shop at a small business (in-person or online) at some point th  more
Bard College Launches Community Arts Collective
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Nov. 15 -- Bard College issued the following news release: This fall, Bard College is launching the Bard Community Arts Collective, a collaboration between the Fisher Center at Bard, Bard Center for Civic Engagement (CCE), Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS Bard), the Bard Conservatory, and The Orchestra Now (TON). The aim of the collective is to inspire connection and community through arts-based educational programming, coordinated in partnership with local orga  more
Barnard College: Adolescent Brain Expert BJ Casey
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Barnard College issued the following Q&A on Nov. 13, 2023, with BJ Casey, the Christina L. Williams Professor of Neuroscience: * * * Growing up in the small rural town of Kinston, North Carolina, BJ Casey -- the Christina L. Williams Professor of Neuroscience -- felt like everything was a science experiment. As a child, she used to compare the different varieties of corn and sweet potatoes that her family grew on their farm. Around age 11, Casey began working with special  more
Barnard College: Professor Kimberly Marten Publishes New Article on Russian Foreign Paramilitary Outfits
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On October 18, 2023, Kimberly Marten, professor of political science, published a new article in Russian Analytical Digest titled "Russian Foreign Paramilitary Outfits Beyond Wagner." In the article for the online policy-relevant journal, which is based on a cooperative set of European institutions, Marten explores the possibility of different Russian paramilitary groups serving as alternative hosts for former Wagner Grou  more
Barnes & Noble Announces The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride as Its 2023 Book of the Year
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride as the winner of the 2023 Barnes & Noble Book of the Year. The bookseller has also chosen to celebrate, for the first time, an Author of the Year -- David Grann for The Wager. Each year, booksellers at Barnes & Noble vote for the book that they have been most prou  more
Baruch College Launches Computer Science Major
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Baruch College issued the following news: As the demand for computer science professionals continues to soar, Baruch College's Department of Mathematics proudly introduces its new Computer Science major officially beginning this Fall 2023. The major distinguishes itself by emphasizing a robust technical foundation, ensuring students are well-prepared for the constantly evolving tech industry. "We want to ensure that the major is at a strong technical level, preparing stude  more
Baruch College MPA Graduates Win Excelsior Service Fellowships
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Baruch College issued the following news: Four Baruch College alumni--all Class of 2023 MPA graduates from Marxe School of Public and International Affairs--were selected for the prestigious Excelsior Service Fellowship program. The two-year program brings highly talented recent graduates from law, graduate, and professional schools into government service. Victoria Fix, Jonathan Rapoport, Peter Ryan, and Vanessa Lindo will work alongside senior leaders at state   more
BCLP'S TAX PRACTICE GETS BOOST WITH NEW PARTNER
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 14 -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2023: International law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) announced today that Partner David Holmberg has joined the firm in the New York office. David joins the global Tax Practice. David's tax practice focuses on private equity real estate, direct lending and distressed strategies with respect to same. David advises clients on tax aspects of complex commercial real estate tran  more
Berkeley College: NJBIZ Honors U.S. Army National Guard Veteran James Marshmon Among Inaugural Veterans in Business Honorees
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: NJBIZ recently honored James Marshmon, Director, Student Development and Campus Life and Manager, Berkeley College Foundation Food Pantry, among its inaugural Veterans in Business Award nominees. Marshmon, a veteran of the U.S. Army National Guard, is a resident of Linden, NJ. Marshmon was honored alongside 40 award recipients from companies including Hackensack Meridian Health, EY, the New Jersey State Veterans Chamber o  more
Biden-Xi Meeting: Expert Available for Interviews
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: President Joe Biden met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in a year today. Dimitar Gueorguiev, an associate professor of political science at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and director of Chinese studies at Syracuse University, is available for interviews. His comments on the meeting are below. Please contact Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu if you'd   more
Binghamton University: Could a Smartphone App Help Prevent Falls in Older Adults?
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Most adults who find themselves in their golden years quickly realize that their overall ability to maintain balance isn't what it used to be. One out of every four adults ages 65 and up in the United States are likely to suffer from a fall, the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries in that age group. But they don't have to be -- and a Binghamton University study has been working to prevent falls,  more
Binghamton University: Migrant Couples Have Better Relationships When They Can Balance Old and New Cultures
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Migrant couples who can effectively balance the culture of their homeland while adapting to the dominant culture of their new home are more likely to have a better relationship, according to newly published research from psychologists at Binghamton University. "When immigrants venture into a new country, they embark on a journey of blending cultures while keeping their roots alive," said Binghamton Unive  more
Binghamton University: Of Mice and (wo)men - Engineering Tool to Assist in the Study of the Brain
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Siyuan Rao, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering, would have been a great addition to campus all on her own -- but bringing along five doctoral students, her entire lab and the projects they're working on makes this move a special one. "We have the entire graduate student team moving with me," Rao said. "And we actually have a very ambitious research goal, from fundamental neurobiology material scienc  more
Binghamton University: Pharmacy Preceptor Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer Inspires a New Generation of Pharmacists
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 18 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Even before earning the title of president-elect of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in August, Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer made it her mission to use her love of pharmacy and experience to inspire others. "I am an example of endless possibilities," she said. "I'm a little girl from upstate New York. I graduated from high school with 28 people in my class. And yet here I am, I'm going to be the pr  more
Binghamton University: Situational Awareness Can Mean Life or Death, So Researchers Seek to Measure It Objectively
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Situational awareness -- the ability to perceive, understand and effectively respond to different variables in a safe, efficient way -- is important in all walks of life, but especially those in high-pressure jobs where lives are on the line. Military analysts and industrial engineers use the Situation Awareness Rating Technique (SART) to measure how "present" soldiers, air crews, nuclear power plant emp  more
Brooklyn Law School: Third Annual Sports Law Symposium Tackles Artificial Intelligence and Biometric Data
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: By Julia Rafferty The Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society (BESLS) and the Intellectual Property Law Association (IPLA) held the third annual Sports Law Symposium Oct. 27, bringing together three panels of distinguished experts in sports law, data security, and artificial intelligence. The sold-out event featured panels on emerging tech and sports law intersections including sessions on "Playing Of  more
Brown butter rises to the top at Pitch Deck Competition
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jonah Gershon '24 was baking a batch of Mexican hot-chocolate-flavored sugar cookies on a Food Network competition last year when the idea came to him: Why spend 20 minutes creating brown butter for your recipe when it would be quicker to buy it off the shelf? Since sticks of brown butter are not available on the market, Gershon decided to develop the product himself. After refining the concept in a class on communicati  more
Brown: Overdose Prevention Sites Not Associated With Increase in Crime, According to Study
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Brown University issued the following news release: * * * An analysis co-led by a Brown public health researcher found that the nation's first two government-sanctioned overdose prevention centers were not associated with significant changes in crime. * * * Overdose prevention centers, where individuals can consume illicit drugs under the observation of trained staff, are not associated with significant increases in crime, researchers found. Whe  more
BU Actors Celebrate Hollywood Strike Settlement and Return to Work
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 17 -- Boston University issued the following news: By Jim Sullivan "I so need a vacation," says actor Michelle Hurd. It's now a few days after the SAG/AFTRA strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers was settled, 118 days after its onset. Technically, of course, she and fellow actors have not been working for four months. But Hurd (CFA'88) was plenty busy during that time as a member of the SAG/AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federat  more
Cadwalader Guides $2.075 Billion Credit Facilities by Castleton Commodities International LLC
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader represented the lenders in the closing of two credit facilities totaling $2.075 billion by Castleton Commodities International LLC (CCI), a global energy commodity merchant, announced on November 15. The secured facility includes a $1.9 billion secured borrowing base facility, which is comprised of an $800 million 1-year tranche and a $1.1 billion 2-year tranche. This facility also includes a $1 billion   more
Calif. A.G. Bonta Expresses Strong Support for Free Tax Filing Program by IRS
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 15 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressing strong support for the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) Direct File pilot program. The pilot program will allow eligible taxpayers to file their 2023 federal taxes directly with the IRS for free. Eligible tax  more
Carlyle Group: Kinderhook Industries Announces $1.3 Billion Continuation Fund With Assets From Two Funds in Partnership With AlpInvest
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release: Kinderhook Industries, LLC ("Kinderhook"), a leading middle market private equity firm, announced the closing of a Continuation Fund capitalized by AlpInvest Partners ("AlpInvest"), a subsidiary of global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), and a leading group of limited partners. The Continuation Fund was established to acquire the nine portfolio companies in Kinderhook's fourth and fifth funds. The $1.3 billion Continuat  more
CCNY Alumnus Frank J. Sciame to Receive 2023 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Distinguished architect and 1974 City College of New York alumnus Frank J. Sciame is a recipient of the 2023 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Medal from the Municipal Art Society (MAS). The honor is for making a lasting contribution to New York City through his vision, leadership, and his philanthropy. The award ceremony is Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at Guastavino's on 409 E. 59 St., New York, N.Y., 10022. Tickets are availabl  more
Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Student Housing, Benefits
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its meeting today. His remarks were as follows: Thank you, Professor Reed. I need to update the Senate on two pieces of University business before turning to current issues for our community regarding the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. I know our provost will address these latter issues in greater detail, including issues of student safety, free speech, and  more
Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Receives Legend Award From the Deep Foundations Institute
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sam Clemence was a recipient of the Deep Foundations Institute Legends Award on Nov. 2. The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) recognized Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Sam Clemence as a recipient of a DFI Legends Award on Nov. 2. This award was established to honor practitioners that have made significant contributions and advancements to the research, design, construction, manufacturing and use of deep  more
Clarkson Chemistry Professor Receives National Institute of Health Grant For Alzheimer's Research
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Ka Ho Leung, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Clarkson University, was recently awarded a nearly $300,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The main goal of this research is to evaluate the eligibility of chloride channel-targeted therapy for Alzheimer's disease. The increasing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease and the lack of successful drugs i  more
Clarkson Chemistry Undergraduate Student Receives NIH Support for Biomedical Research
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Matthias Schmidt, a dedicated undergraduate chemistry major, has recently been awarded a grant of $10,121 from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). This grant supports Matthias in his endeavors within Assistant Professor Ka Ho Leung's research laboratory in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science at Clarkson University. The funding is designated for Schmidt's active partici  more
Clarkson University Joins NY I-Corps Hub
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 16 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University is joining the NY National Science Foundation Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub, centered at the City University of New York (CUNY), as a new partner institution. Clarkson will help the Hub meet its goal of enabling researchers from diverse backgrounds to bring scientific discoveries to the marketplace. "We are thrilled to have Clarkson on board and integrated into the Hub," said John Blaho, Director   more
Clarkson University Professors Awarded $1.2 Million DoD Grant to Scale Up PFAS Treatment System
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: A Clarkson University team led by Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Yang Yang (Principal Investigator), Dean of the Graduate School and Professor of Environmental Engineering Michelle Crimi, Jean S. Newell Distinguished Professor of Engineering Thomas Holsen, and Research Assistant Professor Juby Varghese have been awarded a $1.2 million grant from the Department of Defense, Environmen  more
Clarkson University Timber Bridge SPEED Team Builds World's Smallest Engineered International Bridge at Border Marker in Akwesasne
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 15 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University's Timber Bridge Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design (SPEED) Team recently completed a bridge at the site of a border marker between the United States and Canada. The new construction is the world's smallest engineered international bridge. The marker, located on the 45th parallel and split directly in half by the U.S. and Canadian border, sits near a seasonal creek on the propert  more
Clemson University Architecture Students Win SARA Design Awards
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Nov. 17 -- Clemson University issued the following news: Clemson Master of Architecture students have been named among the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA) 2023 Student National Design Awards winners and in the Society of American Registered Architects New York (SARA NY) chapter's Design Awards. "Vertical Porosity," a project by Caroline Woodard, Anna Rowell and Thomas Meacham, was selected for a Merit Award among the National Design Awards announced o  more
Columbia School of Public Health: Conference Highlights Latest Findings on Gun Violence Prevention
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: The second annual National Research Conference for the Prevention of Firearm-Related Harms(link is external and opens in a new window)--the nation's only scientific conference of its kind--showcased the latest research findings in a field that has seen renewed funding in recent years. Over 700 people representing more than 200 institutions attended in-person and could choose from hundr  more
Columbia University and CUIMC Announce Multi-Pronged Plan to Address Past Abuses of Robert Hadden and Support Survivors
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Columbia University and Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) announced a multi-pronged plan to address the abuse, harm, and trauma inflicted by former gynecologist Robert Hadden and to support survivors. New Columbia President Minouche Shafik and Chief Executive Officer of CUIMC Dr. Katrina Armstrong announced that this comprehensive plan: * Commits to an external investigation to thoroughly examine the c  more
Columbia: Cross-Disciplinary Frontiers Courses Connect Schools and Students
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Columbia University issued the following news: In Wood Auditorium, located on the lowest level of Avery Hall, Kate Ascher and Andrew Smyth are wrapping up a class they are co-teaching this semester, The Future City: Transforming Urban Infrastructure. This session is devoted to the topic of urban resilience. Ascher, the Milstein Professor of Urban Development at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation, and Smyth, the Robert A.W. and Christine S. Carl  more
Columbia: Mary Putman is Investigating the Fuel That Powers Stars
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Mary Putman studied astronomy at the University of Wisconsin, in her home state, before decamping to Australia for graduate school. There, for four years, she studied the views of the night sky visible from the Southern Hemisphere, which offer many treasures for young scientists to explore, since that hemisphere has traditionally had fewer telescopes focused on it, and fewer astronomers examining its data. Putman retur  more
Columbia: Mrinalini Sisodia Wadhwa CC'24 Named U.S. Rhodes Scholar
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Mrinalini Sisodia Wadhwa CC'24 has been named a 2024 U.S. Rhodes Scholar. She is among 32 Americans chosen for the prestigious scholarship, which provides funding for two or three years of postgraduate study at Oxford. "Mrinalini has impressed many here at Columbia with her intellectual curiosity and generosity of spirit. I'm delighted to see her recognized in this way," said Ariella Lang, associate dean of academic affairs an  more
Columbia: New Book Charts a Path for the Future of Digital Education
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Will COVID-19 be remembered as a turning point in how universities deliver teaching and learning? How might the widespread use of digital tools change higher education? These questions and others are addressed in Leveling the Learning Curve: Creating a More Inclusive and Connected University, a new book by William Eimicke, a Columbia SIPA professor and the founding director of the school's Picker Center for Executive   more
Columbia: Updated COVID Vaccines Likely Protect Against Several Variants
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Updated COVID vaccines have been available in the United States since September. These updated vaccines are designed to target the XBB coronavirus variant, which had been causing the majority of COVID cases in 2023. But what if a different variant starts to take over this winter? A new study published in Nature(link is external and opens in a new window) offers reassuring data. "Our research shows that the updated va  more
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Study - Temperature Variability Reduces Nesting Success
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The Cornell Lab of Ornithology, a unit of Cornell University, issued the following news release: * * * Nestlings are the most vulnerable to temperature extremes * * * Many songbirds are nesting earlier in spring because of warmer temperatures brought about by climate change. But the shift brings another danger that is especially deadly for nestlings: greater exposure to temperature variability in the form of cold snaps and heat waves. Such extremes resul  more
Cornell Tech: Angelique Taylor Received the Google Inclusion Research Award
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: Angelique Taylor, Assistant Professor at Cornell Tech and the Information Science Department at Cornell University, has earned the Google Inclusion Research Award for her work in robotics and healthcare. The award recognizes her recent proposed research, "Towards Robots for Inclusive Clinical Teamwork: Empowering Nurses to Promote Patient Safety." The Google Inclusion Research Award acknowledges individuals who research computing and  more
Covington Guides Selecta Biosciences Through Merger With Cartesian Therapeutics, Concurrent Private Placement
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release: Covington represented Selecta Biosciences, a public clinical-stage biotechnology company, in its merger with Cartesian Therapeutics and concurrent $60.25 million private investment in public equity (PIPE). As a result of the merger and PIPE, the combined company expects to have over $110 million on hand to support the development of Cartesian's leading product candidate Descartes-08, a potential first-in-class RNA-e  more
Crowell & Moring and Brooklyn Defender Services Sue Administration for Children's Services After Agents Violated Family's Constitutional Rights
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Crowell & Moring LLP, in collaboration with Brooklyn Defender Services, filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Brooklyn mother and her son against the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York over ACS's numerous violations of the family's constitutional rights in its ruthless investigations of baseless reports of abuse and neglect at their home   more
CUNY ACE Program Debuts at CCNY With Inaugural Cohort of Transfer Students
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- City College of New York issued the following news: The City College of New York launched the CUNY ACE Program (Accelerate, Complete, Engage) with its inaugural cohort of transfer students that started this fall. ACE is a comprehensive program designed to help transfer students complete their bachelor's degree in two years at an accelerated pace. CCNY ACE is designed to empower transfer students who have completed their associate degree to advance in their educational stu  more
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: New Report Helps Connect Black Media to Resources
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: In a significant stride toward enhancing collaboration within the media industry, the Black Media Initiative at the Center for Community Media has released the Black Media Green Book, which offers a comprehensive platform for connecting Black media outlets with freelancers, experts, and technology partners. This innovative resource aims to streamline the process of talent disco  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Doctoral Student Thinh Vu Presented With APHA Cancer Public Health Student Award
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: At the 2023 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo this week, doctoral student Thinh Vu was presented with the Cancer Public Health Student Award by the APHA Cancer Forum. Vu was honored for his dedication to improving the health of marginalized communities and his growing involvement in cancer public health research and leadership. "I am humbled and grateful for t  more
Delta to Cancel TLV Flights - Continuously Monitoring Security Situation in Region
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 14 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: 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 cancellations to our flight schedule to and from Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv (TLV). Our hearts are with all who are impacted as our people work to find safe alternatives for customers. ADDITIONAL CANCELLATIONS Delta flights between   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: MAGA Alison Esposito Continues to Prove She's Not Ready for Primetime
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: If it's a day that ends in "y", it's guaranteed that MAGA Alison Esposito will continue to prove that she's not ready for primetime. Esposito has proved time and again she's wildly unfit to represent New York's 18th Congressional District by: 1. Declining to answer key questions Hudson Valley voters deserve answers to not only once, not twice, but three times. Candidates  more
Donor-funded fellowship helping doctoral candidate improve grapevines' climate resilience
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A fellowship funded by an anonymous donor is helping doctoral candidate Hongrui Wang safeguard the future of grape growing in New York state. Supported by the Bruce Reisch 1976 Graduate Fellowship in Grapevine Improvement, Wang is able to delve into the most pressing research questions about climate-related threats to grape growing. The fellowship was established in 2021 and provides graduate student recipients with tui  more
DTCC'S ALERT SURPASSES 15 MILLION STANDING SETTLEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that DTCC ALERT, the industry's largest online global database for the maintenance and communication of account and standing settlement instructions (SSIs), has reached a key milestone with ov  more
During New York State Apprenticeship Month, N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces New Funding for Pre-Apprenticeship Programs
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a significant investment of $2 million to enhance Direct Entry pre-apprenticeship programs across New York State. This initiative, backed by the New York State Department of Labor and funded with State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grant funds awarded by the United States Department of Labor, aims to elevate New York's robust apprenticeship eco  more
Einaudi fellowships support students learning uncommon languages
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When Frances Cayton walked the streets of Warsaw, Poland, last summer, Ukrainian was in the air - spoken by refugees from the neighboring country's ongoing war. After studying Ukrainian virtually for three months during her research in Poland, she started to pick up parts of the conversations. "Doing so felt like unlocking a whole other side of this city," she said. Now in her third year as a doctoral student in the fi  more
Empire State University Announces New Certificate Program Through Northwell Health Partnership
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Nov. 16 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Northwell Health hosted a ribbon cutting to announce the opening of its School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, which incorporates Empire State University as its academic partner. The ribbon cutting was held at Northwell's Center of Learning and Innovation at 1979 Marcus Avenue in Lake Success, NY. The 20-month, full-time program prepares students with a bachelo  more
Entrepreneurs talk about disruption, growth and the power of AI
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "The network that will make the greatest impact in your career is around you, not above you." "Make it a priority to work with people who can teach you something." "Try to move products or people around in your company to optimize where they might grow best." "Look for the right problem to solve." "So many of the things I wanted to build 10 years ago just weren't possible. But with AI, now they are." Those were just  more
Environmental Justice and Human Rights Scholar Rebecca Bratspies to Serve as a Visiting Professor of Environmental Law and Haub Visiting Scholar at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 17 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University is pleased to announce that Professor Rebecca Bratspies will serve as a Visiting Professor of Environmental Law and Haub Visiting Scholar at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University for the spring 2024 semester. Professor Bratspies is a Professor at CUNY School of Law, where she is the founding director of the Center for Urban Environmen  more
Faculty Panel on Academic Freedom to be Held Nov. 30
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A faculty panel on academic freedom will be held Thursday, Nov. 30, from 11 a.m. to noon at 500 Hall of Languages. The event, sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, is open to the University community. The discussion will address questions such as: How do you define academic freedom? Why is academic freedom a core value for universities? What distinguishes academic freedom from free speech? What are some re  more
Falk College's School of Social Work Provides American Perspective at International Seminar
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Several of the 60 students from universities in France, Germany and Switzerland who attended the RECOS seminar in May gathered for this group photo in Todtmoos, Germany. Syracuse University's representatives at the seminar were Kristin Esposito (second row, far left) and Jennifer Carter (second row, fourth from left). Alsace is a region in northeastern France that borders Germany and Switzerland and reflects a mix of  more
Farm-to-school food program a net positive, study finds
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Farm-to-school programs - which bring healthy foods to children and support rural economic development and local farms, among other benefits - actually work from an economic perspective in at least one upstate New York school district, according to new Cornell research. An in-depth analysis of such a program in the Buffalo City School District, the second-largest in New York state and by far the largest to qualify for a  more
Fighting for better health care in sub-Saharan Africa
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The latest episode of a podcast hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, Startup Cornell, features Osei Boateng '18, MHA '20, founder of OKB Hope Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming health care delivery in Africa especially in rural and low-income communities. The organization offers mobile health clinics that travel to remote locations in Ghana to offer routine medical care. Boateng is also one of the fina  more
Fighting for better health care in sub-Saharan African
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The newest episode of a podcast hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, Startup Cornell, features Osei Boateng '18, MHA '20, founder of OKB Hope Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to transforming healthcare delivery in Africa especially in rural and low-income communities. Credit: Provided Osei Boateng, left, and healthcare workers on his team. The organization offers mobile health clinics that travel to remote locatio  more
Financial Services Litigator Joshua Sohn Joins Crowell & Moring
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Joshua Sohn has joined Crowell & Moring, bringing more than 25 years of experience as a litigator handling a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters, including complex disputes involving financial services, real estate, construction, and securities. Joining him is a team of nine lawyers--one senior counsel, three counsel, and five associates. A first-chair trial lawyer, Sohn litigates cases and argu  more
Flor Araujo Named 2024 SUNY HLI Fellow
MIDDLETOWN, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Orange County Campus issued the following news: Flor Araujo, director of SUNY Orange's Center for Student Success, has been selected as a fellow for the 2024 State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class, as announced by SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. Araujo is among 11 emerging Hispanic/Latinx leaders and allies who have been selected as fellows in 2024, marking the seventh class sin  more
Focus on International Education: Empire State University Hosts 'Learning for a Sustainable Future' Virtual Exchange
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Nov. 17 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Empire State University's Center for International Exchange hosted a three-week virtual residency from October 9-29 with the Universidad Accion Pro-Educacion y Cultura (UNAPEC) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 53 SUNY Empire students and 66 UNAPEC students participated in the asynchronous exchange, part of a shared learning module taught by six SUNY Empire fa  more
Following Increase in Hate and Bias Incidents, N.Y. Governor Hochul Deploys Additional Staff to Joint Terrorism Task Force
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 13, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that in response to a rise in hate crimes and incidents of harassment, the State of New York will increase staffing to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Governor Hochul has directed an additional $2.5 million to the New York State Police to deploy ten additional investigators in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Rochest  more
Following Increase in Hate and Bias Incidents, N.Y. Governor Hochul Deploys Additional Staff to Joint Terrorism Task Force
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that in response to a rise in hate crimes and incidents of harassment, the State of New York will increase staffing to the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force. Governor Hochul has directed an additional $2.5 million to the New York State Police to deploy ten additional investigators in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Rochester, ensuring the State Po  more
Fordham Law School: Judge Eileen Bransten '79 Celebrated for Her Landmark Contributions to the New York State Judiciary
BRONX, New York, Nov. 16 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Judge Eileen Bransten '79, a justice on the Commercial Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, was a pathbreaking leader on the bench and mentor who helped shape the Commercial Division during her decades-long career. In a moving tribute held at Fordham Law, she was honored by her former colleagues, teachers, and law clerks. "Eileen Bransten was a trailblazer," said Dean Matthew Diller of Br  more
Fordham Law School: Judicial Center Welcomes Commercial Division Judges for 5th Annual View From Chambers Series
BRONX, New York, Nov. 17 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: From adjudicating commercial mortgage foreclosures and breaches of fiduciary duty, to high-stakes disputes involving crypto and the improper interference of exclusive merchandising agreements, judges of the Commercial Division of the New York Supreme Court see a vast array of commercial matters. For example, when about $8 million of cryptocurrency was stolen in Liechtenstein in 2022, tracers had found that   more
Fordham Law's Advocates for Trans* Law Students Group is Committed to Inclusivity at the Law School and Beyond
BRONX, New York, Nov. 14 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Erin DeGregorio Against a divisive national landscape around trans rights, Fordham Law students have come together to find support, build community, and advocate for justice. As Transgender Awareness Week (Nov. 13-19) kicks off, Advocates for Trans* Law Students (ATLS) is focusing its support for transgender and non-binary students at the Law School and bringing awareness to transgender issues. The group  more
Forever Orange Scholarship Helps Graduate Student Molly Gross Find Her Career Path
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: As vice president of University Union, Molly Gross (second from right) helped organize events such as the Block Party on April 29, 2022, at the JMA Wireless Dome that featured A-Trak, 070 Shake, 2 Chainz, and Baby Keem. With Gross in the photo are, from left to right, Beck Patrone, Mackenzie Glaubitz and Mo Morris. Molly Gross is proof that it's never too late in your academic career to change your career goals. In   more
Former NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio Joins the Ford School as Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 18 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Former New York City mayor Bill de Blasio will join the Ford School faculty for winter 2024 as a Harry A. and Margaret D. Towsley Foundation Policymaker in Residence. De Blasio will teach a graduate course on "When Policy Met Politics: How Real Change Is Made," and host a public event. "The emerging generation will face arguably the toughest, most complex issues that young peopl  more
Founder and CEO Tom Coyne Honored With PRSA-NY's Prestigious John W. Hill Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Big Apple Awards
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Nov. 17 -- Coyne PR issued the following news: Coyne PR proudly celebrated as Tom Coyne was honored by PRSA-NY with the prestigious John W. Hill Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 Big Apple Awards held on November 15 at TAO Downtown in New York City. This accolade underscored Tom's remarkable contributions to the industry over the years, embodying the spirit of excellence that the award represents. As PRSA-NY's top honor, the John W. Hill Award recognizes lifetime p  more
Fox Corporation Earns 2024 Military Friendly Employer Designation
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) ("FOX" or the "Company") announced today it has earned recognition as a 2024 Military Friendly(R) Employer for the fourth consecutive year. "Fox Corporation has long been an active advocate for the veteran, active-duty military and first responder community and the caregivers and service organizations that support them," said Fox Corporation Chief Human Resources O  more
Fox News Digital Marks 32 Consecutive Months as Top News Brand With Multiplatform Minutes
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Digital finished October marking 32 consecutive months as the top news brand with multiplatform minutes, according to Comscore. FOX News Digital also led news brands with multiplatform views and saw both monthly and yearly growth with multiplatform views, multiplatform minutes and multiplatform unique visitors. FOX News Digital closed out the month reaching 3.4 billion total multiplatform mi  more
Fox News Media to Host Fourth Annual 'All-American Christmas Tree Lighting' on Monday, November 20
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: FOX News Media will present its fourth annual "All-American Christmas Tree Lighting" on Monday, November 20th at 5 PM/ET partnering with the First Responders Children's Foundation. New York City Mayor Eric Adams will join The Five's Harold Ford Jr., Greg Gutfeld, Dana Perino, Judge Jeanine Pirro, and Jesse Watters, as a special guest to light the tree. Taking place on FOX Square outs  more
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson: Jason Schwartz Featured on Cornell Podcast
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 (TNSres) -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: Partner Jason Schwartz was interviewed for a Cornell podcast episode on the potential implications of the IRS' proposed regulations on new reporting rules for digital assets. During the discussion, Schwartz and his cohosts explored what the new regulations could mean for the job market, industry and the US economy. Click here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8LhTxXLzG  more
From pages to pixels: Writers offer literary take on video games
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The stereotypical image of a writer usually involves some poor tortured soul hunched over a notebook or keyboard, wrestling with weighty themes of humanity and grammar, or at least gazing wistfully out a window while procrastinating. But maybe, according to J. Robert Lennon, the Ann S. Bowers Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, writers are just as likely to be hunkered in front of a computer or TV   more
FSC Veterans Services Director Leads by Example
FARMINGDALE, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York's Farmingdale State College issued the following news release: When he is not in the office, Eric Farina, Farmingdale State College's (FSC) director of Veterans Services, is serving his country. Farina, who joined FSC in 2011 in his current role, has over 18 years of military service including all components of the United States Army: Active, Reserve, National Guard, and the Active Guard-Reserve Program. Farina currently serves  more
GE Vernova Produces First Onshore Wind Turbine at New York Facility
SCHENECTADY, New York, Nov. 17 -- General Electric, a manufacturer of appliances, lighting, power systems and other products, issued the following news release: GE Vernova's Onshore Wind business announced today that it has completed the first onshore wind turbine produced on its new wind manufacturing assembly line in Schenectady, NY. The facility manufactures and assembles GE Vernova's 6.1-158 onshore wind turbine. With tip heights reaching almost 200 meters the unit is the largest onshore tu  more
Gene German, food industry proponent, dies at 90
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Gene German, M.S. '59, Ph.D. '78, whose 40-year Cornell career was devoted to supporting the food industry, died Oct. 9 in Ithaca. The emeritus professor was the inaugural Robert G. Tobin Professor of Food Marketing in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. He was 90. "Gene is remembered as always being positive, energetic and an all-around great colleague," said Jinhua Zhao, the David J. Nolan  more
Geneseo Adds New Graduate Program in History
GENESEO, New York, Nov. 16 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: Geneseo is introducing a new history master's degree, available to students beginning in Spring 2024. "Geneseo's history MA program offers a flexible and innovative curriculum that allows students to expand their knowledge of history and explore their career ambitions," says Justin Behrend, professor of history and graduate program coordinator. "Through rigorous research, engaging discuss  more
Global Atlantic Closes $19 Billion Reinsurance Agreement With MetLife
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- Global Atlantic Financial Group, a U.S.-focused retirement, life insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Global Atlantic Financial Group ("Global Atlantic"), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced it has closed a previously announced reinsurance agreement with MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET). The transaction, signed between subsidiaries of the two c  more
Global Atlantic Sells Stake in 26 Solar Facilities to APG
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Global Atlantic Financial Group, a U.S.-focused retirement, life insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release: Global Atlantic Financial Group ("Global Atlantic"), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, has sold its 33% minority interest in a portfolio of 26 operating solar facilities and two energy storage facilities in North America to APG, the largest pension provider in the Net  more
GlobalFoundries Announces New Multi-Million Dollar Student Loan Repayment Program to Strengthen Semiconductor Workforce
MALTA, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced today that it is launching a new student loan repayment program to help current employees and new recruits pay down student loan debt. The new benefit program is part of the company's multi-million dollar investment to strengthen the semiconductor talent workforce by helping to ease the financial burden of higher  more
Goldman Sachs Announces the Launch of Marquee MarketView
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Today, Goldman Sachs announced the launch of Marquee MarketView, an innovative visual analytics dashboarding ecosystem available through Marquee, Goldman Sachs' digital platform for institutional investors and corporate clients. This new patent-pending tool provides visual insights developed by Goldman Sachs thought leaders that answer i  more
Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator Announces Latest Fund Launched Through the Platform With the Listing of GMO's First ETF
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Today, Goldman Sachs announced the latest fund launched through Goldman Sachs ETF Accelerator with the listing of the first ETF by GMO, a global investment manager with $58 billion in assets under management. The U.S. Quality ETF (NYSE: QLTY) leverages GMO's decades of investing experience to invest in U.S. high-quality stocks, while off  more
Goshen College: 91.1 The Globe Wins Fifth Radio Station of the Year Award
GOSHEN, Indiana, Nov. 16 -- Goshen College issued the following news: Faculty and students from Globe Media gathered with hundreds of other college broadcasters at three different educational industry conferences in October: College Broadcasters Inc. in Orlando, Florida, the Marconi Awards in New York City, and the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards in Atlanta. Students from The Globe and FiveCore Media received 18 individual awards across the three competitions. 91.1 The Globe was name  more
Greenberg Traurig Continues Expanding Its Energy & Natural Resources Practice
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following statement on Nov. 17, 2023: * * * Adds Tax Veteran David Gillespie, Names Audrey Louison Energy Project Finance & Development Co-Chair * * * Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues the strategic expansion of its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of energy tax attorney David Gillespie as a shareholder in New York. Gillespie joins from Winston & Strawn where he was a partner. Gillespie bring  more
Hamilton College: Trivedi Co-Authors $500K Mellon Grant for ASIANetwork Pilot Project
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 16 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Lisa Trivedi, the Christian A. Johnson Excellence in Teaching Professor of History, is one of the authors of a $500,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation for a three-year ASIANetwork's AAPI Voices and Stories Project Pilot. Here, Trivedi talks about the project. What is the goal of Voices and Stories? The project intends to foster belonging for our neighboring Asian American Pacific Islander communities, and it provides   more
Hemp cannabinoids may have evolved to deter insect pests
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cannabinoids, naturally occurring compounds found in hemp plants, may have evolved to deter pests from chewing on them, according to experiments that showed higher cannabinoid concentrations in hemp leaves led to proportionately less damage from insect larvae. The study opens the door for potentially developing pesticides from cannabinoid extracts, though such uses would be limited to non-edible plants, given the pharma  more
HHR Advises Jonny Shipes in Dispute Concerning Sale of Cinematic Music Group
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: The firm advised music entrepreneur and producer Jonathan Shapiro, aka Jonny Shipes, in a dispute arising from the sale of Cinematic Music Group, his label and management company, to Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA) in an eight-figure deal. In tandem with this, HHR represented Shipes in forming and funding his new full-service entertainment company GoodTalk. In the transaction, Shipes sold the entirety of Cinematic  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'GMA3: What You Need to Know,' Nov. 20-24
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "GMA3: What You Need to Know" during the week of Nov. 20-24. "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. EST | 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC, and 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. EDT on ABC  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'Good Morning America,' Nov. 20-25
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "Good Morning America" during the week of Nov. 20-25. "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. EST) on ABC. Highlights of the week include  more
Hofstra University's Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine: Twelfth Annual Medical Student Research Week Showcases Summer Research Projects
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Hofstra University's Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine issued the following news: More than 90 students from the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell presented their research projects during Medical Student Research Week, a hybrid event held November 6-10, 2023. The event is the culmination of weeks of scientific investigation by medical students of all years of study who participated in summer research activities.  more
Hofstra University: NYS Dept of Ed Awards Additional Funding to Liberty Partnerships Program
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 17 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Hofstra's Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP), now in the second year of a $2.6 million five-year state grant, has received an additional $72,864 from the New York State Department of Education. The new award increases LPP's annual funding to $522,864. Currently led by Anthony Robinson, executive director of the Center for Educational Access & Success, LPP fosters student growth and academic success in the community.   more
Holidays at Hendricks Returns Sunday, Dec. 3, With 2 In-Person Performances
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to "Holidays at Hendricks," which will include two in-person performances in Hendricks Chapel as well as a recorded virtual concert. On Sunday, Dec. 3, performances will take place in Hendricks Chapel at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The recorded virtual concert will premiere on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 7 p.m. EST. These performances are free an  more
Holland & Knight Advises Chilean Auto Financer on $200M Syndicated Term Loan
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight represented Forum Servicios Financieros S.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (NYSE: BBVA), as the borrower of a senior unsecured syndicated loan for up to $200 million from BTG Pactual, Standard Charter Bank and other financial institutions. Half of the credit facility was disbursed on October 4. The remaining $100 million is expected to be disbursed throu  more
HSBC Next Client to Go Live on Broadridge's Newly Launched Distributed Ledger Sponsored Repo Solution
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Further expanding the network across the global repo market, Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR), today announced that HSBC is the next client to successfully go live on the newly launched sponsored repo solution built on Broad  more
Hudson Valley Community College: GlobalFoundries Donates $1 Million to ATEC
TROY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: GlobalFoundries (GF) today announced a $1 million donation to the Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) campaign for the Applied Technology Education Center (ATEC). The five-year donation announced during National Apprenticeship Week is the largest in GF's history and builds on a workforce training partnership with the college that includes a registered apprenticeship program for GF e  more
ICYMI: Md. Gov. Moore Receives National Urban League President's Award
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Governor Wes Moore last week attended the National Urban League's 67th annual Equal Opportunity Dinner in New York City. During the event, National Urban League President Marc Morial presented the governor with the President's Award, the organization's highest honor. "The National Urban League has fought for economic justice--you fight so that a single mom in Baltimore City can own m  more
iHeartMedia: iHeartPodcasts and Daniel Tosh Team Up to Launch New Weekly Podcast
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartPodcasts, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and comedian Daniel Tosh today premiered "Tosh Show," a hilariously unfiltered glimpse into the world of the former host of hit show, Tosh.0. Each week, Tosh will take listeners on a witty and insightful journey, interviewing people from all walks of life he finds interesting. In addition, he will share his unique perspective on current events and provid  more
Incarcerated Individuals at Rikers Island Celebrate Earning College Credits Through New LaGuardia Community College Program
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Nov. 16 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: Nineteen incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island celebrated earning their first-ever college credits through a new LaGuardia Community College/CUNY program, at an event at Rikers on Monday, November 6. "We were thrilled to celebrate the first group of incarcerated individuals at Rikers Island to complete a college-level course through our new education program. This marked the first time that men in  more
Industry Experts Weigh In on Disney's Acquisition of Comcast's Stake in Hulu
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: As growing pains continue to plague the streaming industry, Disney is preparing to buy out Comcast's stake in Hulu for at least $8.6 billion. It's the latest sign of volatility in the space and a move that competitors are closely watching. J. Christopher Hamilton is a Syracuse University professor with a background as a media executive and entertainment attorney. He took time to answer some questions about Disney's p  more
Infor to Offer On-Demand Pay for Employees Through New DailyPay Partnership
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced a new partnership with DailyPay, the industry leader in on-demand pay, to offer its customers the ability to seamlessly provide employees with easy and quick access to their earned wages. Through this partnership, customers using Infor Workforce Management solutions can provide hourly employees with same-day access to their pay, with  more
Jeffrey Matteson Appointed State Education Department Senior Deputy Commissioner for Education Policy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: The State Board of Regents and State Education Department Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa today announced the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey A. Matteson to Senior Deputy Commissioner for Education Policy. In this role, Dr. Matteson will oversee the Office of P-12 Education and the Office of Higher Education. The Senior Deputy Commissioner serves as a member of the Commissioner's L  more
K&L GATES PRACTICE AREA LEADER, PRO BONO COMMITTEE CHAIR HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN LAWYER
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: K&L Gates congratulates partner Rosemary Alito, a leader of the firm's global Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice area and the chair of the firmwide Pro Bono Committee, who was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Lawyer during the publication's Industry Awards in New York. Resident in the firm's Newark office, Alito joined K&L Gates as a partner in the fall of 200  more
Klarman Fellow's mission: Break cycles of poverty through fact-based policy
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As a 19-year-old college student, economist Neil Cholli spent a summer teaching with The Algebra Project in an underprivileged neighborhood of Miami. He'd witnessed "visceral" poverty on trips to India to visit family, "but seeing that kind of poverty and inequality in the U.S., in my own country, was eye opening for me," he said. "I thought, 'I have to do something about this.'" Neil Cholli often goes to the white boar  more
Klarman Fellow's mission: Break cycles of poverty through fact-based policy
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As a 19-year-old college student, economist Neil Cholli spent a summer teaching with The Algebra Project in an underprivileged neighborhood of Miami. He'd witnessed "visceral" poverty on trips to India to visit family, "but seeing that kind of poverty and inequality in the U.S., in my own country, was eye opening for me," he said. "I thought, 'I have to do something about this.'" Neil Cholli often goes to the white boar  more
LaGuardia Community College Foundation Gives a Record $11 Million in Student Aid Between 2021-2023
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Nov. 17 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: The LaGuardia Community College Foundation gave out a record $11 million in aid to LaGuardia Community College/CUNY students during fiscal years 2021-2022 and 2022-2023. Students received the aid as scholarships; stipends for internships with employer partners or participation in college enrichment programs; on-campus part-time jobs as peer advisors and tutors; and emergency funds that provide a safety  more
LaGuardia Community College Students Rise to Success at 2023 National Model United Nations Conference
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Nov. 16 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: Students from LaGuardia Community College/CUNY successfully participated in the 2023 National Model United Nations (NMUN) Conference, November 10-12, in Washington, DC. LaGuardia's student delegation was led by Dr. Anja Vojvodic, Lecturer and Political Science Program Director, and Dr. Lara V. Kattekola, English Professor, both who are also Model United Nations Faculty Advisors. This year's NMUN featu  more
LaGuardia Receives Empire State Development Grant to Launch Accelerated Training for Film Production Accounting
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Nov. 17 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: LaGuardia Community College/CUNY has been awarded $212,584 from Empire State Development (ESD) to train unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers for in-demand accounting jobs in the entertainment industry. The We Count Pathways to Production Accounting for the Entertainment Industry, which began this month, is a six-week accelerated training program, provided tuition-free for students, who will earn st  more
Laidlaw scholars build global communities
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Laidlaw Leadership and Research Program at Cornell develops students into ethical leaders and global citizens. The program, hosted by the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies, strengthens students' research and leadership skills over two years through work on international research projects, leadership training, participation in hands-on learning experiences, and global networking. Students can apply to jo  more
Law and Philosophy Scholar Sophia Moreau to Join NYU Law Faculty
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: Sophia Moreau, currently a professor of law and philosophy at the University of Toronto, will join NYU Law as a tenured faculty member, Dean Troy McKenzie '00 announced on November 15. Moreau has been a visitor at the Law School's Center for Law and Philosophy. "Sophia's career has been one of outstanding scholarly and professional accomplishments," McKenzie says. "Sophia is working on major projects that del  more
Manhattan College Names Marcy Kelly, Ph.D., Dean of the New Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
RIVERDALE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Manhattan College issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: Manhattan College today announced the appointment of Marcy Kelly, Ph.D., as dean of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. The newly restructured school combines the former School of Liberal Arts, the Kakos School of Science, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. It is now the largest of the three schools at the College, which also includes the School   more
Manhattan College Names Marcy Kelly, Ph.D., Dean of the New Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
RIVERDALE, New York, Nov. 17 -- Manhattan College issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2023: Manhattan College today announced the appointment of Marcy Kelly, Ph.D., as dean of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. The newly restructured school combines the former School of Liberal Arts, the Kakos School of Science, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies. It is now the largest of the three schools at the College, which also includes the School   more
Martin Shefter, professor of government, dies at 79
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Martin Shefter '64, professor of government emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) who was noted for his research on American political parties, New York City politics and the ways changes in international systems shape U.S. institutions, died Nov. 3 in Ithaca. He was 79. Colleagues remember his curiosity and his impressive fund of knowledge - which he rebuilt almost entirely after memory loss due to a mid-c  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Advances and Challenges in Gene Therapy for Rare Diseases
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new review article in the peer-reviewed journal Human Gene Therapy summarizes the significant milestones in the development of gene therapy medicinal products that have facilitated the treatment of a significant number of rare diseases. The article also describes the challenges in the progress of gene therapy for rare diseases. Click here (https://email.liebertpub.com/c/15zOqCm2UaHnqpaCxpaQUjz  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Evidence of Cerebral Microstructural Reorganization in Symptomatic Children Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma shows that children with persistent symptoms following mild traumatic brain injury had evidence of ongoing cerebral microstructural changes. Click here to read the article now (https://email.liebertpub.com/c/1183iNbkBQmAcKBwV). Athena Stein, from The University of Queensland, and coauthors, used brain MRI-based orientation disper  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Neurological Effects of Repeated Blast Exposure in Special Operations Personnel
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A new study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neurotrauma shows that neuroinflammation may be a key feature of the brain response to blast exposure over a career in U.S. military special operators. Click here to read the article now (https://email.liebertpub.com/c/11838zGP0eFW5RI3p). James Stone, MD, PhD, from the University of Virginia, and coauthors, used positron emission tomography   more
Mastercard and NEC Collaborate to Advance in-Store Biometric Payments
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: In an everchanging digital environment, merchants and consumers are looking for more seamless, secure, and innovative checkout experiences. Now, the trusted technology that uses your face to unlock your phone or tablet can soon be used to help consumers speed through in-store checkout thanks to a strategic partnership between Mastercard and NEC Corporation. Through a signed Memorandum of Understanding the partnership   more
Meet Lieutenant Colonel Michael Skarda, Syracuse University's Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: When Michael Skarda started the journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, there were no indications that his military career was beginning amidst two decades of conflict. USAF Lt. Col. Michael Skarda and his wife, Jess, in front of an RC-135 military aircraft. In 2002, Skarda joined the Air Force's Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program at the University of Maryland, a path he had alre  more
Members of Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories at Clarkson Attend Eastern Analytical Symposium
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 16 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Members of the Biochemistry and Proteomics Laboratories, led by Clarkson University Professor of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science Costel C. Darie, attended the Eastern Analytical Symposium, held at the Princeton Crowne Plaza from November 12 to 15 in Plainsboro, NJ. The Eastern Analytical Symposium is one of the largest conferences from the East Coast that covers the field of chemistry. "The members of our lab are w  more
Mercy Hosts International Conference on the Films of Alfred Hitchcock
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Mercy University issued the following news: This fall, Mercy University played host to HitchCon '23, an annual conference celebrating the artistry and genius of the legendary film director Alfred Hitchcock. Titled "Hitchcock Unbound: Reimagining the Art of the Story," the conference drew more than 150 attendees from across the globe, both live and online. During the two-day gathering, participants enjoyed presentations, panel discussions, film screeni  more
Mercy University: Local Educators Learn, Network and Inspire at Center for STEM Education Conference
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Mercy University issued the following news: This fall, Mercy University welcomed approximately 75 educators representing 12 local school districts for the Center for STEM Education's annual K-12 STEM Educator Conference at the Westchester Campus. Sponsored by biotechnology company Regeneron, the conference aims to help educators across the region build a network of fellow STEM educators and get new ideas about how to deliver effective STEM education that will d  more
Mintz Appoints Doug Baumstein as Securities Litigation Co-Chair
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Mintz has appointed Douglas Baumstein as Co-chair of the firm's Securities Litigation practice with immediate effect. He joins existing Co-chair, John Sylvia. Doug is a first-chair litigator with significant experience representing clients in securities litigation, complex commercial litigation, and bankruptcy-related litigation. He has a strong track record of achieving favorable outcomes for clients before federal and  more
MORGAN LEWIS AGAIN WINS PENNSYLVANIA LITIGATION DEPARTMENT OF THE YEAR AT AMERICAN LAWYER INDUSTRY AWARDS
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: The American Lawyer named Morgan Lewis the Regional Litigation Department of the Year for Pennsylvania at the publication's annual Industry Awards gala, held November 15 in New York. It is the second year in a row the firm has won the Pennsylvania regional litigation award. This year, the litigation practice was recognized for its consistent record of success in a variety of cases, from winning a complete defens  more
Morgan Stanley Declares Dividends on Its Preferred Stock
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Morgan Stanley today declared a regular dividend on the outstanding shares of each of the following preferred stock issues: * Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A - $406.04 per share (equivalent to $0.406045 per Depositary Share) * 10 Percent Non-Cumulative Non-Voting Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C - $25.00 per share * Fixed-to-Floati  more
N.Y. A.G. James and Multistate Coalition Secure $6.5 Million From Morgan Stanley for Failing to Protect Customer Data
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of five attorneys general today reached a $6.5 million agreement with global financial services firm Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (Morgan Stanley) for compromising the personal information of millions of customers nationwide. Morgan Stanley failed to decommission its computers and erase unencrypted data in certain computer de  more
N.Y. A.G. James Takes Historic Action Against PepsiCo for Endangering the Environment and Public Health With Plastic Pollution
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today filed a historic and groundbreaking lawsuit (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/court-filings/pepsico-complaint.pdf) against PepsiCo Inc. (PepsiCo) for harming the public and the environment with its single-use plastic packaging. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that single-use plastic produced by PepsiCo contributes sign  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Ontario County
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- 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 an individual who died on November 15, 2023 following an encounter with a member of the New York State Police (NYSP). On the evening of November 15, a NYSP trooper responded to a residence on State Route 64 in East Bloomfield. When the trooper arrived, he encountered the individual at   more
N.Y. Agriculture Dept.: New York State Agricultural Society Annual Meeting and Forum to Take Place January 11, 2024
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today encouraged members of the agricultural community to join the 192nd Annual Meeting and Agricultural Forum, hosted by the New York State Agricultural Society on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Held at the OnCenter in Syracuse, this year's Forum offers an opportunity for farmers and other key partners to   more
N.Y. Board of Regents Receives November Report From Adult Career & Continuing Education Services Committee
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) Committee Members Regent Cea, Co-Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Norwood, Regent Cashin, Regent Chin, Regent Collins, Regent Reyes, Regent Mittler, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale. The Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) Committee held its scheduled meeting on N  more
N.Y. Board of Regents Receives November Report From P-12 Education Committee
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: Vice Chancellor Finn, Co-Chair, Regent Chin, Co-Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cottrell, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale. The P-12 Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on November 13, 2023. All members were present except for Vice Chancellor Josephine V. Finn, Regent Roger Tilles, an  more
N.Y. Board of Regents Receives November Report From Professional Practice Committee
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * Regents Committee on Professional Practice Regent Norwood, Co-Chair, Regent Cottrell, Co-Chair, Vice Chancellor Finn, Regent Cea, Regent Collins, Regent Wills, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale. The Professional Practice Committee held its scheduled meeting on November 14, 2023. All members were present, except for Regent James E. Cottrell   more
N.Y. Board on Electric Generation Siting Issues Notice of Meeting Involving Alle-Catt Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment issued the following notice of meeting (Case No. 17-F-0282): * * * Application of Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 for a Proposed Wind Energy Project, Located in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming Counties, New York, in the Towns of Arcade, Centerville, Farmersville, Freedom, and Rushford. NOTICE OF MEETING PL  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. Announces Hydrographic Dye Study Within Oyster Bay Harbor
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is conducting a hydrographic dye study of wastewater from the Oyster Bay Village Wastewater Treatment Plant within Oyster Bay Harbor. The study will track the flow and dispersion of treated wastewater beginning on Sun  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Dept. Announces Public Hearing for the Global Companies' Albany Terminal Facility Permit Application
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a public comment hearing on Dec. 18 to ensure full consideration of any potential environmental and environmental justice concerns in the proposed renewal and modification of the Global Companies, LLC - Albany Terminal's Air Title V permit. DEC will hold an in-person hearing   more
N.Y. Financial Services Superintendent Harris Adopts New Regulatory Guidance Regarding the Listing of Virtual Currencies
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris today issued guidance which adopts enhanced requirements for coin-listing and delisting policies of DFS-regulated virtual currency entities, updating the prior framework issued by the Department in 2020. "This guidance continues the Department's commitment to an innov  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Advances Nation-Leading Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Buildout Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Public Service Commission made major changes to New York's electric vehicle "make-ready" program to speed up the transition to zero-emissions electric vehicles. Today's changes are designed to accelerate the development of EV charging infrastructure to combat range anxiety and ensure New Yorkers have access to convenient an  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Release Details for First-of-Its-Kind Job and Education Hub for Growing Health Sector
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled the Science Park and Research Campus Kips Bay Master Plan for this first-of-its-kind life sciences career and education hub that will anchor the industry in New York. Arriving just over one year since SPARC Kips Bay was announced, the master plan unveils key project details, including a new site plan and conceptua  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces $29.8 Million in State Funding for Adoption-Related Services
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced an additional $7 million in state funding to support a broad range of adoption-related services administered through the New York State Office of Children and Family Services - bringing the State's two-year adoption-related investments to $29.8 million. The announcement came during Adoption Awareness Month and the same day as OCFS's annual adoptio  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Appointments to the Long Island Power Authority Board of Trustees
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Governor Hochul today announced appointments to the Long Island Power Authority Board of Trustees. "I'm proud to announce the latest appointments to the Long Island Power Authority Board of Trustees, a group that I'm confident will bring unique knowledge and expertise to the Board," Governor Hochul said. "LIPA is playing a critical role in advancing a clean, reliable and affordable e  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Availability of $5 Million Small Business Grants in Downtown Niagara Falls
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are available for the Niagara Falls Small Business Property Improvement Program. The $5 million program will provide grants of up to 50 percent of total project costs, up to $100,000 per property, to eligible small businesses to foster revitalization of traditional mixed-use business districts. The funds to small business and pro  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Clean Energy Jobs at Highest Level Ever in New York State
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the number of individuals with clean energy jobs in New York State reached the highest level ever with a record 171,000 workers at the end of 2022, reflecting the quality career opportunities in clean energy sectors that continue to outpace overall job growth statewide as New York accelerates efforts to meet its climate goals. Today's ann  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Paving Projects That Resurfaced Nearly 120 Lane Miles on Key Long Island Roadways
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Hochul today announced the completion of another productive paving season on Long Island that resurfaced nearly 120 lane miles on some of the region's busiest and most important roadways. Overseen by the State Department of Transportation, the pavement projects represented a $53.3 million investment in Long Island's infrastructure and enhanced safety and smoothed travel along  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of the Village of Westbury's Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Westbury's final Downtown Revitalization Initiative project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the extensive Streetscape Improvements along the Post Avenue corridor. With the completion of this project, Westbury has now completed all six of its projects funded under the State's highly successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative.   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of the Village of Westbury's Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Westbury's final Downtown Revitalization Initiative project at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the extensive Streetscape Improvements along the Post Avenue corridor. With the completion of this project, Westbury has now completed all six of its projects funded under the State's highly successful Downt  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Waterfront Trail and Pavilion at Sojourner Truth State Park
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Hochul today announced completion of a project to better connect people with the Hudson River at New York State's newest State Park - Sojourner Truth State Park in Ulster County. Scenic Hudson, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission partnered to build the new features at the site of a former barge  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Increased Enrollment Across SUNY Campuses
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced increased enrollment across the State University of New York campuses. For the first time in a decade, year-to-year total system-wide student enrollment increased, up 1.1 percent overall from Fall 2022 to Fall 2023 for a total of 367,542 students. Undergraduate first-time enrollment - a leading indicator - was up across all sectors at 4.3 percent,  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces More Than $28 Million for Recreation and Historic Preservation Projects
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new awards through Round XIII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative with $26.6 million awarded through the state-funded Environmental Protection Fund to support 72 projects and $2.4 million from the federally funded Recreational Trails Program for 15 projects. "These initiatives plant new seeds for growth, helping communities ac  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces More Than $57 Million Awarded Through Round XIII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $57 million has been awarded to support 238 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XIII included Empire State Development grant funds and Excelsior Jobs Program tax credits, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs of com  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $16 Million to Help New York Farms Address Impacts of Climate Change
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $16 million is being awarded through Round 7 of the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 116 farms across the state address the impacts of climate change. The Climate Resilient Farming Program is a part of the State's Agricultural Environmental Management framework that is locally led by county Soil and Water Conservation Distric  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces New York City Subway Hit One Billion Rides This Year
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority today hit one billion trips on the New York City subway in 2023. The billionth customer was identified as Brian Jones from Teaneck, New Jersey, who tapped into the subway system at 175 St A station at 10:54 a.m. This milestone comes six weeks earlier than last year, when the subway reached one billion rides  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Over $46 Million in New Arts and Culture Grant Awards
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced over $46 million in grant awards through the New York State Council on the Arts. Supporting over 1,000 nonprofit organizations and 500 individual artists, these grants support New York's vibrant creative economy by building community, boosting tourism and local economies, and strengthening personal and collective health. With more than $34 million  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Progress on Renewable Energy Solicitations as Part of 10-Point Action Plan
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul announced today the schedule for expedited offshore wind and land-based renewable energy solicitations as part of New York's 10-Point Action Plan to bolster its growing large-scale renewable industry. The forthcoming Requests for Proposals will be released on November 30, 2023, with bids due in January 2024. These solicitations support the State's progress toward  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Proposed Cybersecurity Regulations for Hospitals Throughout New York State
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of nation-leading statewide proposed cybersecurity regulations for hospitals, which will help the state's hospitals establish policies and procedures to safeguard health care systems from growing cyber threats. Governor Hochul's FY24 budget includes $500 million in funding that health care facilities may apply to upgrade their technolo  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Round Five Winners of the Grow-NY Food and Agriculture Business Competition
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Hypercell Technologies, of Peachtree Corners, Georgia as the grand-prize winner of this year's Grow-NY business competition, a startup challenge focused on enhancing the emerging food, beverage, and agriculture innovation cluster in Central New York, the Finger Lakes, and the Southern Tier. Now in its fifth year, the program awarded $3 million - i  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces State Landmarks to Be Illuminated to Celebrate Diwali
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 15 landmarks across New York State will be illuminated red, yellow, pink and blue on the evening of Sunday, November 12 in celebration of Diwali. Governor Hochul also issued a proclamation formally declaring November 12 as Diwali in the State of New York. "Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights, is an important celebration of Hindu culture   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces State Parks, Niagara Falls USA to Host NASA for Eclipse Festivities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation along with several tourism stakeholders in Niagara Falls, NY will be collaborating with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to provide programming and special events around the Total Solar Eclipse that will take place on April 8, 2024. "Niagara Falls is a specta  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Transformational $44 Million Investment in SUNY Polytechnic Institute
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul joined the SUNY Polytechnic Institute community and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today to announce a $44 million State investment in the university, which will expand the current health science wing and update nursing labs in Donovan Hall, as well as create a semiconductor processing lab for workforce development, and a robotics and advanced manufacturing re  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Transformational $44 Million Investment in SUNY Polytechnic Institute
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 17, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined the SUNY Polytechnic Institute community and SUNY Chancellor John B. King, Jr. to announce a $44 million State investment in the university, which will expand the current health science wing and update nursing labs in Donovan Hall, as well as create a semiconductor processing lab for workforce development, and a robotics and   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Calls for Bipartisan Action on President Biden's Supplemental Funding Request
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul called for bipartisan action on President Biden's supplemental funding request from Congress. This comes shortly after the Governor released a statement encouraging the supplemental funding to support national security interests and urgent domestic challenges related to border security and disaster relief. VIDEO of the event is ava  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion of 55 Unit Affordable Housing Development in Nassau County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of The Green at Garvies Point, a newly-constructed workforce housing development offering 55 affordable apartments in Glen Cove on Long Island's North Shore. The development is part of the city of Glen Cove's revitalization effort that is transforming its waterfront into a vibrant, new, mixed-use area. "Through this development, we're   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Celebrates Historic Elimination of Certification Backlog for New York's Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the elimination of New York's yearslong certification backlog for minority- and women-owned business enterprises following a transformative $11 million investment secured by the Governor in the FY 2023 Budget to improve certification efficiency. The historic milestone, announced at the New York MWBE Forum in Albany, means that Empire Sta  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Encourages New Yorkers to Make an Energy Plan Ahead of Winter
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to prepare now to keep their homes and businesses warm heading into winter. Multiple New York State agencies and authorities offer programs that can help residents manage energy use, reduce electric and heating bills, and increase comfort during cold temperatures by weatherizing and making these buildings more energy efficient. Govern  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Expands Economic Opportunity for New Yorkers, Protects Public Safety by Signing the Clean Slate Act
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed the Clean Slate Act (S.7551A/A.1029C), which allows certain criminal records to be sealed years after an individual is sentenced or released from incarceration if that individual is not subsequently convicted of an additional criminal act. Following their release from any incarceration, records of individuals with eligible misdemeanor convictions wil  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Expands Economic Opportunity for New Yorkers, Protects Public Safety by Signing The Clean Slate Act
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 16, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Clean Slate Act (S.7551A/A.1029C), which allows certain criminal records to be sealed years after an individual is sentenced or released from incarceration if that individual is not subsequently convicted of an additional criminal act. Following their release from any incarceration, records of individuals with eligible mi  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Launches Applications for Fifth Round of $15 Million NYFIRST Medical School Grant Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are now available for the fifth round of grants from NYFIRST, the New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent. The highly competitive grant program is focused on strengthening the translational research capabilities of medical schools in New York state by encouraging the recruitment of exceptional translational  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Making Diwali a School Holiday
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation that makes Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools. Legislation S.7574/A.7769 requires that all public schools in New York City be closed on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar in each year, which is known as Diwali. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https:  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation Making Diwali a School Holiday
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that makes Diwali a school holiday for New York City public schools. Legislation S.7574/A.7769 requires that all public schools in New York City be closed on the fifteenth day of the eighth month of the Indian calendar in each year, which is known as Diwali. "New York City is rich in different religions and cultures, and we're taking an   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect New York Homeowners From Deed Theft
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to protect New Yorkers from deed theft, a practice in which property owners are defrauded out of the property titles to their homes. Legislation S.6577/A.6656 enhances deed theft protections by empowering the Attorney General and local District Attorneys investigating or litigating deed theft to pause related eviction and ownership dispute proc  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect New York Homeowners From Deed Theft
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to protect New Yorkers from deed theft, a practice in which property owners are defrauded out of the property titles to their homes. Legislation S.6577/A.6656 enhances deed theft protections by empowering the Attorney General and local District Attorneys investigating or litigating deed theft to pause related evic  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Democracy in New York
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to make it easier for New Yorkers to understand proposed constitutional amendments and other questions put to voters on ballots in New York State. Under this legislation, proposed amendments and other ballot measures must be explained in plain and clear language that allows voters to understand the practical impact of adopting or rejectin  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Protect New York Tenants
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package to ensure tenants' safety during certain emergencies, among other security measures. The new legislation requires the New York City Housing Authority to notify residents within 24 hours if NYCHA is advised by a utility or government agency that the water is unsafe for drinking or cooking; requires owners of multifamily buildings  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Takes Action to Protect Limousine Passengers Across New York
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today took action to further enhance protections for limousine passengers across the state, announcing a legislative proposal that will significantly improve safety within the limousine industry and increase transparency for passengers. These reforms were recommended by the Stretch Limousine Passenger Safety Task Force, and require statutory changes. "The safety  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Amtrak Service Disruptions
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on Amtrak service disruptions between New York City and Albany. This follows the Governor deploying senior leaders of her Administration, including from the Department of Transportation, Division of Homeland Security, Emergency Services, and the Director of State Operations and Infrastructure to join New York Cit  more
N.Y. Labor Dept.: NYS Private Sector Employment Down 10,300 Jobs in October 2023
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news on Nov. 16, 2023: According to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State decreased over the month by 10,300, or 0.1%, to 8,252,000 in October 2023. The number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by 0.1% in October 2023. New York State's private sector jobs (not seasonally adjusted) incr  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Leads Jewish, Muslim, and Christian Faith and Community Leaders in Discussion to Tackle Hate Across Five Boroughs
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday convened a meeting with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faith and community leaders in the wake of a recent spike in hate crimes across both the Jewish and Muslim communities since October 7, 2023 -- when Hamas launched a terrorist attack on Israeli civilians. In the five weeks since the attacks, tensions have risen across NewYork City and the rest of the glo  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Recognizes ACS Employee, Bronx Native Shirley Williams for 70 Years of Service to City of New York
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) Commissioner Jess Dannhauser today presented Shirley Williams of the ACS -- currently the longest-serving city employee - with a proclamation marking 70 years of service to the City of New York. "Our public servants are the lifeblood of New York City. They show up every day and carry us through the storm  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Releases November 2023 Financial Plan Update
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the City of New York's November Financial Plan Update for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24). With the city facing outyear gaps reaching levels unprecedented for this stage of the budget cycle, the Adams administration took targeted but significant and necessary steps to responsibly manage the city's finances with minimal impact to services New Yorkers rely on an  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Chancellor Banks Celebrate First Increase In NYC Public School Enrollment In Eight Years
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Education (DOE) Chancellor David C. Banks today announced the first increase in student enrollment at New York City public schools in eight years, based on preliminary data. For the 2023-2024 school year, the DOE has seen enrollment increase approximately 1 percent - or roughly 8,000 students - bringing the total number of students reg  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch 'TeenSpace,' Tele-Mental Health Service For NYC Teens
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan today announced "TeenSpace" -- the city's tele-mental health service available to all New York City teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 years old at no cost. Launching this month, the service -- created in partnership with online therapy platform Talkspace -- will allo  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, NYCEDC Move to Transform Downtown Manhattan Heliport Into First-of-Its-Kind Hub for Sustainable Transportation, Local Deliveries
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today took initial steps to realize a new vision for a first-of-its-kind hub for sustainable transportation and deliveries at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport (DMH). Under this plan, DMH will aim to become the first heliport in the world with the infrastructure to support elec  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban, SBS Commissioner Kim Deploy "Upstream Tools" to Combat Gun Violence as Overall Crime Continues to Drop Citywide
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Edward A. Caban, and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim today kicked off a new tour of the SBS Mobile Unit to deliver resources and economic opportunities directly to the communities most impacted by gun violence, as overall crime continues to drop across the five bo  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Union, Film And TV Industry Partners Break Ground On New Production Campus In Queens
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: Surrounded by labor leaders and partners from the film and TV industry, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today was joined by New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) Commissioner Pat Kaufman, and East End Studios to break ground on a film and TV-ready production studio in Sunnyside, Queens that will cre  more
N.Y. PSC Adopts New Con Edison Steam Rates
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted a joint proposal to establish a new steam rate plan for Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) for three years. The signatories to the joint proposal are Con Edison, trial staff of the Department of Public Service, the City of New York, Consumer Power Advocates, and Natural Resour  more
N.Y. PSC Advances Three Major Transmission Line Projects to Support Renewable Generation
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today made three major decisions regarding transmission projects being developed by New York Transco (NY Transco), a major transmission line developer in New York State. "New York continues to make significant upgrades and additions to the State's existing transmission systems to integrate new large-scale renewab  more
N.Y. PSC Advances Utility Employee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today accepted and made public a third-party assessment of New York's major utilities' diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plans. In addition, the Commission said it will continue ongoing DEI working group sessions with the major utilities through 2025. "The Commission understands and recognizes the many benef  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Announcing Technical Conference on Utilities' Marginal Cost of Service Studies
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice announcing technical conference (Case No. 19-E-0283) on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Utilities' Marginal Cost of Service Studies. NOTICE ANNOUNCING TECHNICAL CONFERENCE AND SOLICITING COMMENTS On March 27, 2023, Department of Public Service staff (DPS staff) filed a Whitepaper Regarding Marginal Cost of Service Studies (Whitepaper) in the above-capti  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Suspension Involving National Fuel Gas Distribution
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of suspension (Case No. 23-G-0627) on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * TO: National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation FROM: Secretary to the Commission SUBJECT: Case 23-G-0627 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service. RECOMMENDATION: Initial Suspension of the Effective Date of the Major Rate Ch  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Rescheduling Technical Conference Involving N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice rescheduling technical conference (Case No. 23-G-0437) on Nov. 15, 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 16, 2023, will instead be held on Wednesday, November   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Dover Plains Water
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-W-0467): * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: POSTPONEMENT of a Minor Rate Filing of Dover Plains Water Company to Increase Its Annual Revenues by about $85,485 or 67 Percent, and to Establish a Replenishable Escrow Account for Capital Improvements. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the postponeme  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Fishers Island Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0394) on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * TO: THE COMMISSION FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Upstate Rates and Tariffs SUBJECT: POSTPONEMENT of a Tariff Filing by Fishers Island Electric Corporation to Modify Its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 2, to include Rules and Regulations Governing the Purchase of Renewable Energy from New Distributed Generators. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Releasing Assessment Involving Proceeding to Review Utilities' Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Practices
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order releasing assessment (Case No. 22-M-0314) on Nov. 16, 2023: * * * Proceeding to Review Utilities' Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices. ORDER RELEASING ASSESSMENT AND ESTABLISHING CONTINUED PROCESSES BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By this Order, the Commission summarizes the key findings from FTI Consulting (SC) Inc.'s (FTI or Consultant) assessment of the diversity, equity, and incl  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling Addressing Violations of Protective Order Involving Empire Offshore Wind
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling addressing violations of protective order (Case No. 22-T-0346) on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * Application of Empire Offshore Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 12 Miles of Transmission Lines from the Boundary of New York State Territorial Waters to a Point of Interconnection in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. RULING A  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling Concerning Procedural, Technical Conference Involving National Fuel Gas Distribution
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 10 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling concerning procedural and technical conference (Case No. 23-G-0627): * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service. RULING CONCERNING PROCEDURAL AND TECHNICAL CONFERENCES MICHAEL CLARKE and TARA KERSEY, Administrative Law Judges: As announced in a separately issued notice, a procedura  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Archtop Fiber
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * To: Keith J. Roland, Esq., 4 Tower Place, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12203, kroland@keithrolandlaw.com Re: Case 22-M-0698 - Joint Petition of Archtop Fiber LLC, et al. Dear Mr. Roland: In accordance with the Commission's Order Granting Joint Petition Subject To Conditions issued on July 21, 2023 in the above-referenced case, the Petitioners filed revised confiden  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Atlas Connectivity
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * To: Keith J. Roland, Esq., 4 Tower Place, 2nd Floor, Albany, NY 12203, kroland@keithrolandlaw.com Re: Case 22-C-0342 - 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 May 19, 2023 in the above-referenced case, Chazy and Westport Telephone Corp  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * To: Anthony Campagiorni, VP, Customer Services and Gas Operations, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, 284 South Avenue, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Subject: Negative Revenue Adjustment for 2021 Gas Safety Violations Metric (Metric) Dear Anthony Campagiorni, The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the determination of the Negative Revenue Adjustment  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Kyle Delmont Vs. Niagara Mohawk Power
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 16, 2023: * * * To: Kyle Delmont, 558 Southshore Boulevard, Fl. 1, Lakawanna, NY 14218 Re: Case # 244190 Delmont vs. Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation Dear Kyle Delmont: This letter acknowledges the receipt, on November 6, 2023, of a Request for Rehearing filed in this case by Kyle Delmont (Tenant). The request is not timely because it was not filed within the 30day period,   more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Long Island Power Authority
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov 14, 2023: * * * To: Honorable Mark Fischl, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, Long Island Power Authority, 333 Earle Ovington Blvd., Uniondale, New York 11553, boardoftrustees@lipower.org Re: Matter No. 23-02360: Recommendations Regarding LIPA's Proposed 2024 Final Performance Metrics Dear Vice Chairman Fischl: I am pleased to provide the recommendations of the New York State  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving National Fuel Gas Distribution
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * To: Brian M. Welsch, Assistant Vice President, National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation, 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221 SUBJECT: Case 18-G-0394 - In the Matter of a Comprehensive Management and Operations Audit of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation Dear Brian Welsch: This is in response to your letter dated November 3, 2023, giving notic  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'City of Newburgh - Budget Review'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B23-6-9) on Nov. 17, 2023, entitled "City of Newburgh - Budget Review." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City's 2023 proposed budget were reasonable. * * * Key Findings * The City's use of approximately $3.4 million of fund balance to close gaps   more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Corning City School District - Claims Auditing'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-105) on Nov. 10, 2023, entitled "Corning City School District - Claims Auditing." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Corning City School District (District) claims auditor properly audited and approved claims prior to payment. * * * Key Findings The District's claims auditor did not properly audit and approve all claims prior to payment. We rev  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Overtime'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-82) on Nov. 17, 2023, entitled "Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Overtime." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured non-instructional employee overtime was properly monitored, approved and accurately calculat  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Rockland County - Budget Review'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. B23-6-8) on Nov. 10, 2023, entitled "Rockland County - Budget Review." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland's (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable. * * * Key Findings * Based on the results of our review  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Schenectady City School District - Math Workbook Inventory'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-65) on Nov. 10, 2023, entitled "Schenectady City School District - Math Workbook Inventory." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Schenectady City School District (District) officials maintained adequate math workbook (workbook) inventories and ordered workbooks as needed. * * * Key Findings District officials did not maintain adequate inventory r  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Village of Schaghticoke - Board Oversight'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-78) on Nov. 17, 2023, entitled "Village of Schaghticoke - Board Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Schaghticoke (Village) Board (Board) provided adequate oversight of financial operations. * * * Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of financial operations. As a result, the Board cannot be sure it ha  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: New York State Archives Announces Long Island Winners of the 2023 Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust named eight Jericho Union Free School District middle and high school students the winners of the 2023 New York State Student Research Awards program, State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. This annual awards program is a statewide competition open to all New York State students in grades four to   more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: New York State Archives Announces Rochester-Area Winners of the 2023 Annual Student Research Awards Statewide Competition
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 18 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: The New York State Archives and Archives Partnership Trust named the Thornell Road Elementary School fourth grade class as the winners of the 2023 New York State Student Research Awards program, State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. This annual awards program is a statewide competition open to all New York State students in grades four to twelve. The fo  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: New York State Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures Presents Recommendations
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: The New York State Education Department today presented the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures to the Board of Regents, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced. The Graduation Measures Initiative is an unprecedented effort bringing together student voices along with a diverse range of stakeholders--including parents, educators, administrators, s  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: Youngstown Science Teacher Makes Hometown History With $25,000 Milken Educator Award
SANTA MONICA, California, Nov. 16 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: At Lewiston-Porter Middle School, Kimberly Alexander Carlo and her seventh grade science students are usually hard at work piecing together hypotheses and conducting thrilling, hands-on classroom experiments. However, today's all-school assembly derailed their plans -- in a good way. A school visit from New York State Education Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa quickly t  more
N.Y. State Energy Research & Development Authority: $29 Million Awarded Through REDC Initiative For Innovative Projects To Reduce Carbon Emissions
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2023: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced more than $29 million has been awarded through Round XIII of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative to 15 innovative projects that will reduce carbon emissions. The projects, nine of which are located in disadvantaged communities, were selected by NYSERDA t  more
N.Y. State Power Authority, New York State Canal Corporation Initiate Planning, Design of a Collaborative, Multiphase Project to Enhance, Village of Medina's Connection to the Erie Canal
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Nov. 18 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Canal Corporation today announced the beginning of a multiphase effort to enhance the Village of Medina's connection to the Erie Canal through the Reimagine the Canals initiative. In partnership with local municipal and philanthropic leaders, as well as assistance from regional educational, civic, and cultural institutions, NYPA and the   more
N.Y. State Power Authority: Bronx Economic Development Corporation Announces Winner of $1M Award Challenge for a Cleaner, Greener College Campus
BRONX, New York, Nov. 15 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Today Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and the Bronx Economic Development Corporation (BXEDC) announced Bronx Community College (BCC) as the winner of the inaugural Bronx Green Action Challenge, a first-of-its-kind environmental sustainability challenge. BCC will receive a $1 million award, funded by the New York Power Authority (NYPA), to develop and implement a plan to i  more
NBCUniversal: Trolls Band Together Brings the Trolls Magic to Life With Products, Games, Experiences, and More
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: For fans of the Trolls franchise, Trolls Band Together releases only in theaters on November 17, but the true magic of Trolls doesn't stop at the screen. It lives on in the imagination of kids as they play-out the happy world of the Trolls in their own way. Universal Products & Experiences empowers these fans by creating products and shop-and-play retail experiences that inspire and build special memo  more
New York University's Tandon School of Engineering: AI Supporting Creative Industries
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 17 -- New York University's Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: NYC Media Lab (NYCML) and Bertelsmann unveiled the latest cohort joining the AI & the Creative Industries Challenge, a nine-week program in which teams explore new ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) to create digital content and reach new audiences for three Bertelsmann companies: Fremantle, Penguin Random House, and BMG. The teams are tasked with addressing how AI will imp  more
Newhouse Welcomes Back Alumnus David Oh, Returning as 12th New Full-Time Faculty Member in 2023-24
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 18 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: David Oh, an alumnus of the Ph.D. and master's programs at Newhouse, will return to his alma mater in the spring as a tenured associate professor of communications. He will teach classes in media and diversity and cultural theory. Oh arrives from Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he taught courses on media, audiences and identity, as well as research methods. Oh's researc  more
Nexstar Media Group Appoints Clifford McKinney Vice President, Head of Sales at The Hill
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Clifford McKinney as Vice President, Head of Sales at The Hill, the country's definitive source for non-partisan political news and information. He will be responsible for managing the advertising sales team building the go-to-market strategies for The Hill, which reaches over 47 million lawm  more
Next Up on 13: The Office of Equity and Diversity at Colgate
HAMILTON, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Colgate University issued the following news: By Kristin Putman On the latest episode of 13, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Renee Madison, Director for Inclusion and Belonging Rodney Agnant, and Director for Diversity and Equity Amari Simpson discuss the work they do in Colgate's Office of Equity and Diversity. Before joining Colgate in 2021, Madison worked as the director of human resources for the City of Indianapolis and Marion County, Ind.   more
Niagara University Receives $400,000 Grant to Continue Prevention Efforts Against Sexual Violence on Campus
NIAGARA, New York, Nov. 17 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Niagara University has received a $400,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) to continue its ongoing efforts to educate about and respond to sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking (DVDVSAS) on campus. This grant is the second the university has received from the OVW and will help support the work done by the university's Office of Violence   more
Niagara University: Kimberly Alexander Carlo, '15, M.S.Ed.'16, Makes Hometown History With $25,000 Milken Educator Award
NIAGARA, New York, Nov. 18 -- Niagara University issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2023: Kimberly Alexander Carlo, '15, M.S.Ed.'17, a seventh grade science teacher in the Lewiston-Porter Central School District, was selected for the prestigious national Milken Educator Award, hailed as the "Oscars of Teaching." She is the first educator in the district to have received this honor, which recognizes outstanding K-12 educators nationwide for their excellence and leadership in the profession an  more
Nominations Sought for MLK Unsung Hero Award
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Each year, Syracuse University hosts the largest MLK Jr. Celebration held on any college campus. As part of the program, several community members who embody the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Unsung Hero Award. As part of the MLK Jr. Celebration, several community members who embody the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Unsung Hero Award. The award seeks to honor the life   more
NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils New Community Mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 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, Roots of Medicine at NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens, was developed by artist Zeehan Wazed through a series of focus groups with community members, staff and patients and brought to life at a paint party where the community was invit  more
NYC Health + Hospitals' Public Artist in Residence Modesto Flako Jimenez Holds Culminating Showcase at Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: NYC Health + Hospitals and the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs today announced a showcase of the projects by Modesto "Flako" Jimenez, the 2022-23 NYC Public Artist in Residence embedded in the health system's gun violence prevention programs. The showcase, which took place last night in Carnegie Hall's Resnick Education Wing, is a culmination of the yearlong residency with youth who hav  more
NYC Health + Hospitals: Lifestyle Medicine Program Expands to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull as Part of Citywide Expansion
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that its nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Program has expanded to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull in Brooklyn. This is the second of six new sites to make the program available citywide, following the recent launch of the program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in the Bronx. The pilot program, launched at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue in 20  more
NYC PARKS DEPT. CELEBRATES EXTENSIVE UPGRADES AT MCGOLRICK PARK IN BROOKLYN
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Today, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, Council Member Lincoln Restler, North Brooklyn Parks Alliance Executive Director Katie Denny Horowitz, and community members to officially unveil a set of improvements to Msgr. McGolrick Park in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Following a $2.17M capital project and a   more
NYS families to access more fresh produce via $8M USDA grant
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Tim Bryant started using food stamps after a parking garage gate hit his head, causing a traumatic brain injury that forced him to drop out of his master's degree program. The week before, he had lost his job. Six months later, he's starting to heal, thanks in part to a program that doubles the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables he can buy with his Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The Double  more
NYU Abu Dhabi Announces Key Activations During COP28
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release on Nov. 17, 2023: * * * Highlights include youth-related conferences and programs, an Angel Rising investor education symposium, and a special forum for higher education leaders to explore academia's role in climate action and research for future COPs * * * NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) demonstrates its unwavering commitment to advancing climate research, education, and actio  more
NYU Alumni Selected as U.S. Rhodes Scholars
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- New York University issued the following news release: Two recent New York University alumni have been selected as U.S. Rhodes Scholars: Tatyana Nieves Brown, a 2022 NYU Abu Dhabi graduate, and Donovan Dixon, who graduated from NYU's College of Arts and Science this spring. Nieves Brown and Dixon are the eighth and ninth U.S. Rhodes Scholars from NYU and the first since 2016. Their selections mark the first time that two NYU Rhodes nominees have received the U.S. Rhodes Sc  more
NYU Law School: Delaware Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster Argues That Controlling Shareholders Have Surprisingly Limited Fiduciary Duties
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: On October 24, in the 2023 Distinguished Jurist Lecture, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster of the Delaware Court of Chancery explored the limitations of the fiduciary duties that a controlling shareholder owes a company. In the talk, presented by the Institute for Corporate Governance & Finance and titled "The Controlling Stockholder as Bare-Bones Fiduciary," Laster drew a contrast between the fiduciary duties  more
NYU Tandon Takes a Quantum Leap With New Minor
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 17 -- New York University's Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release: NYU Tandon School of Engineering is poised to become one of an extremely select group of American universities offering an undergraduate program in quantum technology, situating it at the forefront of a fast-growing field in which high employer demand significantly outpaces available talent. Beginning in the spring 2024 semester, NYU Tandon students can start earning credits to  more
NYU to Create Center for the Study of Antisemitism
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: New York University President Linda G. Mills announced the establishment of the NYU Center for the Study of Antisemitism. The Center will bring together scholars and students from across diverse disciplines--including the humanities, social sciences, Judaic Studies, history, social work, public policy, psychology, law, sociology, media studies, management, and public health--to examine both con  more
NYU: Stern in the News - Nov. 14, 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following "Stern in the News" wrap up: * Vogue Business | 11/13/2023 | Clinical Professor Thomai Serdari interview: "Why Doesn't Anyone Know Where to Shop Anymore?" (https://www.voguebusiness.com/story/fashion/why-doesnt-anyone-know-where-to-shop-anymore) * CFO Dive | 11/10/2023 | Professor Eli Bartov is mentioned: "GAAP: The Silent Player in Trump Civil Fraud Trial." (https://www.cfodive.com/news/3-gaap  more
On the Tenth Anniversary of New York's Marketplace, N.Y. State Department of Health Announces the Beginning of the 2024 Annual Open Enrollment Period for Health Insurance
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: NY State of Health, the state's Official Health Plan Marketplace, today announced the beginning of its eleventh annual open enrollment period for health insurance. New Yorkers shopping for coverage through the Marketplace are offered a wide selection of high-quality comprehensive health plans, with the support of certified enrollment assistors to guide them through the enroll  more
Opportunities Available for Campus Community Members to Participate in Holiday Giving, Volunteerism
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For those looking to voluntarily contribute to the distribution of holiday items to local nonprofit organizations in Syracuse, the Office of Community Engagement makes this seamless. "As the holiday season approaches for this year, the Office of Community Engagement encourages the campus community to consider sharing with our neighbors in the City of Syracuse and the surrounding Central New York region," says Cydney J  more
Optica Elects CCNY Physicist Carlos Meriles 2024 Fellow
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- City College of New York issued the following news: Dr. Carlos A. Meriles, the Martin and Michele Cohen Professor of Physics in The City College of New York's Division of Science, is one of 129 leading physicists globally elected 2024 Optica Fellows. Election as a Fellow is by The Board of Directors of Optica (formerly OSA), Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, and is based on several factors, including outstanding contributions to research, business, educatio  more
Panelists: Democracy depends on a free, healthy press
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Sewell Chan, editor-in-chief of The Texas Tribune, says he will never forget what happened at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on May 24, 2022 - or the days that ensued. During "Free Press in a Free Society: U.S. Newsrooms on the Front Lines" Nov. 14, Chan called the deadly mass shooting "an unspeakable tragedy" but also noted a troubling trend: government officials casting journalists as participants in active developm  more
Paul, Weiss Adds Leading Bank Regulatory Partner in Washington
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2023: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Jarryd E. Anderson, a nationally prominent bank regulatory lawyer, has joined the firm as co-chair of the Financial Services Group and a partner in the Corporate Department. Anderson, who will be resident in Washington, D.C. and New York, advises U.S. and non-U.S. banking organizations, non-bank financial i  more
Paul, Weiss Appoints Jeannie Rhee Managing Partner of Washington Office
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: Paul, Weiss Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Jeannie S. Rhee has been appointed managing partner of the firm's Washington office. Jeannie previously served as deputy managing partner of the office alongside Kannon K. Shanmugam, who recently became co-chair of the Litigation Department and will become chair of the Washington office. In her role, Jeanni  more
Pillsbury Advises Meeker Aviation in Acquisition by Signia Aerospace
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Meeker Aviation in its recent acquisition by Signia Aerospace, a portfolio company of private equity firm Arcline Investment Management. A leading international supplier of aircraft external payload mounts for Electro-Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) laser scanners, searchlights, camera systems and speaker systems, Meeker Aviation's systems are used by a wid  more
Pillsbury Advises Pet Supplement Company Fera Pets, Inc., in Acquisition by General Mills
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Ateam of Pillsbury lawyers advised Fera Pets, Inc., a vet-founded pet supplement company, in its recent acquisition by General Mills. Terms of the transaction have not yet been publicly disclosed. Fera Pets will become part of General Mills' new growth equity fund, designed to own, scale and incubate strategically aligned businesses for future integration into the company's core portfolio, according to a company pre  more
Pillsbury Client Petvisor Secures $100 Million in Latest Funding Round
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Petvisor, a veterinary and pet services business management and client engagement software platform, in a recent $100 million funding round. Apax Digital Funds led the investment round with participation from existing investors including Frontier Growth, PeakSpan Capital and Petvisor's management team. The raised funds are expected to propel Petvisor into its next growth phase and focus on  more
Pillsbury: The American Nuclear Society Honors Jeff Merrifield With Presidential Citation Award
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: The American Nuclear Society (ANS) has honored Energy partner Jeff Merrifield with the Presidential Citations Award as part of their 2023 ANS Winter Conference and Expo. Recipients of this prestigious award are recognized for demonstrating outstanding effort on behalf of ANS and the wider nuclear community. The American Nuclear Society is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to nuclear sciences an  more
PRODiG Fellows Help Further Diversify SUNY Plattsburgh Educational Experience
PLATTSBURGH, New York, Nov. 15 -- The State University of New York's Plattsburgh Campus issued the following news: The program that aims to diversify faculty across the State University of New York system has given SUNY Plattsburgh's current fellow the opportunity to complete his Ph.D. while connecting with students and faculty in the classroom. Lee Thorpe, SUNY Plattsburgh's second PRODiG fellow in the Department of Sociology, arrived at SUNY Plattsburgh fall 2022 after teaching several years  more
Professionals navigate rising economies in Emerging Markets certificate program
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Emerging economies, fueled by digital adoption, a growing middle class and urbanization, are full of unrealized growth potential. With potential risks and rewards fluctuating daily - and even hourly - investors and financial professionals must grasp the complexities to navigate volatile markets. "It is truly a universal global challenge, as well as an opportunity," said Andrew Karolyi, the Charles Field Knight Dean of t  more
Professor Craig Anderson and Bard College Receive the Jean Dreyfus Lectureship Award to Bring Preeminent Chemist Donna Blackmond to Campus
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Nov. 18 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Craig Anderson, Wallace Benjamin Flint and L. May Hawver Professor of Chemistry and Director of Undergraduate Research at Bard, and Bard College have received a 2023 Jean Dreyfus Lectureship for Undergraduate Institutions Award. The prestigious award provides an $18,500 grant to bring a leading researcher to a primarily undergraduate institution to give two lectures in the chemical sciences, one of which w  more
Q&A With Alex Jainchill: Illuminating the Story of Malcolm X at the Met Opera
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A scene from Anthony Davis' "X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X." Alex Jainchill, faculty member in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was part of the creative team on the production as lighting designer. (Photos by Marty Sohl / Met Opera) How do you illuminate the powerful story of civil rights leader Malcolm X on the opera stage? It was a challenge that lighting designer Alex Jainchill couldn't pass up, wor  more
Reed Smith Represents Flexpoint Ford on Partnership With GoldState Music to Pursue Music Catalog Acquisitions
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Reed Smith has advised Flexpoint Ford Asset Opportunities on its investment into and partnership with GoldState Music to accelerate GoldState's strategy of investing in music intellectual property assets, including full catalogs, influential copyrights, master recordings, and publishing rights. Flexpoint Ford is a private equity investment firm that has approximately $7.7 billion of regulatory asset  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Nanotechnology Expert Nikhil Koratkar Named American Physical Society Fellow
TROY, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2023: * * * Koratkar recognized for his contributions to nanotechnology and sustainable energy storage * * * Nikhil Koratkar, Ph.D., John A. Clark and Edward T. Crossan Professor of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, has been named a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS). Koratkar was recognized for his pioneering contributions to the field of nanoscale science and  more
Rensselaer: Scientists 3D-Print Hair Follicles in Lab-Grown Skin
TROY, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * The technique represents an important step in engineering skin grafts, drug testing * * * A team led by scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has 3D-printed hair follicles in human skin tissue cultured in the lab. This marks the first time researchers have used the technology to generate hair follicles, which play an important role in skin healing and function. The  more
Researchers chart the contents of human bone marrow
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A team at Weill Cornell Medicine has mapped the location and spatial features of blood-forming cells within human bone marrow. Their findings confirm hypotheses about the anatomy of this tissue and provide a powerful new means to study diseases that affect bone marrow, ranging from noncancerous conditions such as sickle cell anemia to malignant conditions such as acute leukemia. For the research described Sept. 29 in Bl  more
Riche Richardson receives literary society award
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Riche Richardson, professor of Africana studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded the C. Hugh Holman Award from the Society for the Study of Southern Literature (SSSL). "I was delighted and it was truly a blessing to receive the news that my book 'Emancipation's Daughters' (2021, Duke University Press) won the 2022 C. Hugh Holman Award," Richardson said. The award will be presented to Richardson at t  more
RIT Researcher Receives NIH Funding to Help Design Better Drugs
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Emiliano Brini to study protein-protein interactions with physics-based computational modeling * * * Rochester Institute of Technology's Emiliano Brini, assistant professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, has received an award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support his research on building the next generation of drugs. Brini and his team of s  more
RIT's Golisano Institute for Sustainability Forms Partnership Agreement With SUNY Geneseo
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A partnership agreement between Rochester Institute of Technology's Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) and SUNY College at Geneseo will enable students from the state college to enroll in RIT's sustainable systems MS degree program beginning next fall. The partnership involves the sustainability department at GIS and SUNY College at Geneseo's sustainability studies program, or other ba  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Billy Brumley Named New Endowed Professor in Cybersecurity
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 18 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Billy Brumley has been named the Kevin O'Sullivan Endowed Professor in Cybersecurity at RIT. As part of RIT's ESL Global Cybersecurity Institute and Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences, Brumley will contribute to the university's growing cybersecurity research profile and lead expertise in side-channel attack analysis. The new endowed professorship is one of four made possibl  more
Rockefeller University: How Bacteria Recognize Viral Invasion and Activate Immune Defenses
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: There's no organism on earth that lives free of threat--including bacteria. Predatory viruses known as phages are among their most dire foes, infiltrating their cells to replicate and take over. Bacteria have evolved an array of strategies to counter these infections, but how they first spot an invader in their midst has long been a mystery. Now researchers in the Laboratory of Bacteriology at The Rockefeller Unive  more
Rockland Community College's Virginia Melendez Selected for SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute
ROCKLAND, New York, Nov. 15 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release: Rockland Community College (RCC) takes immense pride in announcing that Dr. Virginia Melendez, RCC Director of Strategic Initiatives, has been named a Fellow in the 2024 cohort of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI). HLI champions the development of Hispanic/Latinx leaders, providing a nurturing ground for their professional advancement through a vari  more
Russell Reynolds Associates Acquires Leading Tech Executive Search Firm Savage Partners
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Russell Reynolds Associates, a leadership advisory firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) today announced that it has acquired Savage Partners, a leading boutique executive search firm that serves growth equity and private equity backed software companies across North America. Savage Partners, founded in 2005, works with leading executives and investors across the technology industry. The   more
Saint Rose Combats Climate Change With Local Solar Power Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- The College of St. Rose issued the following news: Since late 2018, The College of Saint Rose has been involved in the Community Solar project. This project allows institutions like Saint Rose to save money and do their part to mitigate climate change. Community Solar is a New York state program that enables businesses, institutions, and families alike to participate in solar energy by subscribing their utility account to a piece of a larger shared solar farm in New  more
Sesame Workshop Releases New Content to Support Children and Families Dealing With Grief and Loss During Children's Grief Awareness Month
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2023: Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street and more, today released new resources during Children's Grief Awareness Month to support young children and their families who are coping with grief and loss. With philanthropic investment from the New York Life Foundation, one of the largest funders and champions in the childhood bereavement field, children and families dealing with the  more
Seton Hall: Catholic Social Thought in Action Academy Featured at St. John's Colloquium
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- 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
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Highlights Leadership, Community and Empowerment
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Karen Herrera '24 knows all too well how much work goes into running a student organization. Having started as the events coordinator for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) at Syracuse University, she now serves as the current co-president, which is a big step up in workload. The extra work is worth it. At SHPE, Herrera has been able to balance academic and organizational work and found a supportin  more
Spielman Koenigsberg & Parker Combines With EisnerAmper
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announces that the partners and colleagues of NYC-based accounting, tax, and consulting firm Spielman Koenigsberg & Parker ("SKP") are joining EisnerAmper in a transaction expected to close in early 2024. Founded in 1955, SKP has six partners and a staff of more than 60 professionals. Clients include high-net-worth individuals, family offices, closely held businesses, manu  more
St. Bonaventure University: Book Chapter on Gerontological Research Co-Written by Strasser
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Irene Strasser, assistant professor of psychology, has co-authored a chapter on community-based gerontological research in The Routledge International Handbook on Innovative Qualitative Psychological Research (2023). The chapter, "Asset Mapping Towards Community Development: Exploring the Newly Emerged Field of Home-based Care Services in Cairo," discusses an asset-based community d  more
St. Bonaventure University: PA Studies Program Faculty Attend Annual PAEA Conference
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 18 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Keith Young, founding director of physician assistant studies. Nicole Ackley, director of clinical education, and clinical assistant professors Kate Nelson, Julie Elsigan, and Ashley Disney recently attended this year's PA Education Association (PAEA) Education Forum in New Orleans, Louisiana. The forum is a time for faculty and staff from PA programs across the world to learn, connect, and   more
St. John's University: Expert Outlines Dangers of Opioid Use Among Student Athletes
QUEENS, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- St. John's University issued the following news: The danger of opioid dependency among athletes was explored with St. John's University students on October 24 by a leading voice on addiction and substance-abuse rehabilitation. Marcus Amos, Ph.D., a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor, player development specialist, and Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Voorhees University in Denmark, SC, addressed a gathering of students from The Lesley H.   more
ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY, NEW YORK PRESIDENT DR. DONALD BOOMGAARDEN NAMED TOP CHIEF OFFICER OF LONG ISLAND
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 17 -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news release: St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that President Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., has been named a 2023 Top Chief Officer by the Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive. Awards will be presented on Wednesday, November 29 at The Heritage Club at Bethpage in Farmingdale, New York. The Top Chief Awards honors top leaders, including regional presidents, executive offi  more
State University of New York's Old Westbury: Cinematographer Shares Her Experience as 'Woman Behind the Lens'
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Nov. 15 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news: The Media Innovation Center (MIC) and the Old Westbury Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) Center recently hosted "Expanding Roles, Expanding Representation: Women Behind the Lens," a talk with Kate Phelan, a noted director and cinematographer. Phelan met with the students, faculty and staff in attendance and shared her career trajectory in cinema and television, from   more
Statement From N.Y. Governor Hochul
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * "Public safety is my top priority. We cannot protect the safety of the public without a well-functioning court system. We need to attract and retain talented judges and we need our courts to fairly and promptly dispense justice. "That is why I asked my appointees to the Commission on Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Compensation to support an increase in compensation for judg  more
Statement From N.Y. Governor Hochul on Amtrak Service
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * "Thousands of New Yorkers rely on Amtrak service for their daily commute or long-distance travel. I'm outraged that service between Albany and New York City has been suspended for so long, especially as we approach some of the busiest travel days of the year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. "While we know it can be difficult to repair aging infrastructure, a delay of this  more
Statement From N.Y. Governor Hochul on President Biden's Supplemental Funding Request From Congress
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * "Facing international and domestic crises, President Biden has made an urgent request of Congress to provide supplemental funding to support our national security interests in Israel and Ukraine, as well as urgent domestic challenges related to border security and disaster relief. "New Yorkers feel the urgency of this moment: with the largest Jewish and Ukrainian populations in A  more
Statement From N.Y. Governor Hochul on Resumption of Service at Port Authority Bus Terminal
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 16, 2023: * * * "I have been briefed on the suspicious package at the Port Authority Bus Terminal that has led to the evacuation of the terminal. Thanks to the efforts of the Port Authority Police and the NYPD, the suspicious package has been found and cleared from the area. "Normal operations of the bus terminal are now resuming. "We are grateful to our first responders for their speedy, effec  more
Stony Brook University Professor Kevin Reed Named to Climate Leadership Role
STONY BROOK, New York, Nov. 16 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Professor Kevin Reed has been appointed Associate Provost for Climate and Sustainability Programming, as announced by Executive Vice President and Provost Carl Lejuez. Reed played a key role for Stony Brook in the development of the New York Climate Exchange proposal and will be tasked with helping to advance the university's leadership in climate  more
Student entrepreneurs pitch ideas at Cornell Tech event
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As a first-year college student, Joseph Agaba '24 noticed that many of his fellow students of color didn't have access to healthcare information that was tailored to them. "The stories we heard from undergraduates were of students dealing with mental health issues and struggling to find resources," said Agaba, an information sciences major in the College of Arts & Sciences. "It's stigmatizing to discuss mental health wi  more
Students Can Explore New Syracuse Abroad Programs and Experiences for Fall 2024
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Callie Amill's passion for the Spanish language and culture began when she started learning the language at the age of 10. "I quickly realized that I wanted to incorporate study abroad in Spain into my academic pursuits," says Amill '24, who is studying marketing in the Whitman School of Management and political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Having never left the United States, but   more
Study: ADHD Drugs Delay Bone Healing in Children, UB Researchers Report
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Millions of children are prescribed these drugs and many more take them illicitly * * * Children taking psychostimulant drugs prescribed for psychiatric disorders including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who experience a common childhood fracture take longer to heal than children who don't take these drugs, University at Buffalo researchers  more
SUNY Chancellor King Announces Eleven Emerging Hispanic/Latinx Leaders and Allies Selected as Fellows for SUNY's 2024 Hispanic Leadership Institute
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. today announced that eleven emerging Hispanic/Latinx leaders and allies have been selected as fellows for the 2024 Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) class, which will mark the seventh class since the program's inception in 2017. Thanks to generous support from New York State and the State Assembly's Puerto Rican/Hispanic Task Force, SUNY's  more
SUNY Fredonia Launches 'in-Demand' Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: A new master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) has been added to graduate program offerings at SUNY Fredonia in response to a growing demand for clinical mental health care counselors. Virtual open houses for the program's first cohort will be held in November and December, ahead of the start of classes on Jan. 22, 2024. "We realized the pressing need in our region and  more
SUNY-Cortland: Parks Alumni House Wins $500,000 Grant
CORTLAND, New York, Nov. 17 -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Cortland Alumni Association this week won a $500,000 state grant to support restoration projects at the Lynne Parks '68 SUNY Cortland Alumni House, a key structure in Cortland's downtown historic district. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation this week announced the award, which will restore the terrace veranda entrance of the mansion, addressi  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Alumni, Faculty in Key Roles in Buffalo Production of 'La Boheme'
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 14 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: SUNY Fredonia alumni and faculty figure quite prominently - both on stage and behind the scenes - in the upcoming Buffalo Opera Unlimited (BOU) production of "La Boheme," Giacomo Puccini's timeless tale of tragic romance that inspired the hit musical "Rent." The graduates, their majors, graduation years and respective roles they have in "La Boheme" include: Kyle Botsford, B.A. in Music-Ap  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Alumnus Zelenak Gives Poster Presentation at IEEE Workshop
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: SUNY Fredonia alumnus Henry Zelenak delivered a poster presentation, "Choosing the Best Image Classification Model: A Comparative Analysis of Model Architectures for Low-Context Learning," at the IEEE Western New York Signal Processing Workshop held at the Rochester (NY) Institute of Technology. Mr. Zelenak, who graduated summa cum laude in May with a B.S. in Sound Recording Tech  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Bernhard Article Published in Journal
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: A peer-reviewed article, "Helping Music Education Majors through Positive Psychology," written by Professor Christian Bernhard of the Fredonia School of Music, was published in the Nov. 6 issue of the International Journal of Education & the Arts. Researchers and educators have documented stress and other mental health challenges among music education majors for decades, Dr. Bern  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Nickerson to Present Incubator Talk on Accounting and Budgeting
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 18 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2023: The Fredonia Technology Incubator will be conducting a workshop, "Accrual Accounting and Budgeting" presented by Dr. Mark Nickerson of the School of Business faculty, on Wednesday, Nov. 29. During the workshop, Dr. Nickerson will discuss accounting and budgeting, utilizing QuickBooks online for accrual accounting, why accrual accounting provides better information for sma  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Pre-Service Teachers Showcase Class Projects at Professional Development Conference
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 18 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2023: Pre-service math and science education students presented classroom activities they created at the Association of Mathematics Teachers of NYS development conference held in Syracuse, NY, on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11. At the conference, students made projects and labs for teachers in the field to take back to their own classrooms as free resources, called "Make I  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Combining Cell Biology and Bioengineering, Researchers Work to Create 'Mini Kidney' for Accurate Testing
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 17 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University cell biologist Mira Krendel, PhD, working with Syracuse University bioengineer Pranav Soman, PhD, will use a nearly $500,000 grant from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) over the next two years to create a 3D printed miniature model of the kidney system. This project could lead to better treatments for  more
Talk explores connections of antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The tropes tying together religion and race are carved into human history. Racist depictions of the behavior and appearance of Jews and Muslims encouraged ancient peoples to view them as others, and those same tropes continue to reinforce divisions today, said Ross Brann, the Milton R. Konvitz Professor of Judeo-Islamic Studies and Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellow in the College of Arts and Sciences, in a talk held   more
Talk on arts and sciences and why they matter, Nov. 30
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The modern university besieged by requests (or demands) to do many things--among them, to stimulate economic productivity, to foster social justice and to provide training for lucrative careers. In his Nov. 30 talk, distinguished historian and classicist Christopher S. Celenza will argue that a response should begin by asking a foundational question: What are the arts and sciences and why do they matter? Celenza will su  more
Team Alice, UB's Study of Medication Harm in Older Adults, Receives $1.95 Million National Grant
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Adverse reactions to doctor-prescribed medicine is a leading cause of injury and avoidable harm in health care systems around the world -- and the elderly are especially susceptible. Over the last few years, a group of researchers with Team Alice, an initiative of the University at Buffalo, have been looking into ways to protect older adults from medication harm ac  more
Technology Repair Fair helps people doctor their devices, not dump them
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Volunteers saved 10 desktop computers, seven laptops, 14 monitors, countless cords and chargers, and one electronic cat toy from becoming e-waste at the first Technology Repair Fair, held in the lobby of Gates Hall on Oct. 13. Dylan Van Bramer '25, a computer science major, organized the fair with Steven Jackson, professor of information science and science and technology studies. They received support from the Cornell   more
Temperature variability reduces nesting success
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cold snaps and heat waves associated with climate change lead to more deadly nest failures for songbirds, new Cornell research has found. Songbirds are already nesting earlier in spring because of warmer temperatures, but greater exposure to temperature variability is another danger that is especially perilous for nestlings, according to the study, "Inconsistent Shifts in Warming and Temperature Variability are Linked t  more
The 2023 Fordham-Stein Prize is Presented to Civil Rights Leader Sherrilyn Ifill
BRONX, New York, Nov. 15 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news on Nov. 14, 2023: Sherrilyn Ifill knew since she was a young child that she wanted to become, in her words, "someone who makes a difference." Today, she is one of the most renowned and accomplished civil rights lawyers in the country, having spent her career advocating for voting rights, racial justice, and the fight for democracy. Ifill was honored for her trailblazing work as the recipient of the Fordham-S  more
The Inclusive Excellence Podcast: A Librarian's Lens on Today's Library
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel sit down with the Carl A. Kroch University Librarian at Cornell for a conversation about the critical role that libraries play in preserving the past, especially when it comes to censorship, the rise of banned books and this year's theme - freedom of expression. Elaine Westbrooks first arrived at Cornell in 2000. Fresh out of library   more
To Celebrate Disney's New Movie 'Wish,' Verizon Debuts Interactive AR Experience With Toys for Tots
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2023: Verizon today announced the launch of its innovative venture, "Wish on a StAR," a web-based AR experience. In collaboration with Toys for Tots, Verizon's new initiative comes just in time for the holiday season and the release of Disney's epic animated musical comedy, "Wish," only in theaters November 22. The interactive "Wish on a StAR" experience is available to  more
Too Close for Comfort: USC Viterbi Students Use AI to Prevent Aircraft Collisions
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 18 (TNSres) -- The University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * USC had two teams among top 10 finalists in national FAA Data Challenge 2023. * * * That's how many near aircraft collisions have happened in the United States in the last 12 months, according to the New York Times. Airline travel has long been considered one of the safest forms of travel. As statistician Arnold Barnett told ABC News: "If you ta  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Memorial for American Airlines Flight 587
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued issued the following transcript of remarks at a memorial for American Airlines Flight 587 on Nov. 12, 2023: * * * Mayor Eric Adams: I want to really display not only our visual presence to all those who were on Flight 587, but also to show how much our hearts go out to the families, to be joined here by the assemblywoman of this area, [Stacey] Pheffer Amato, but also joined by our highest Dominican elected official here and Congressman Espa  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as Deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. Thank you again for joining us this morning as we continue our weekly media availability series. Along with our weekly broadcast interviews are regular press conferences, our podcasts, radio show and social   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts "Hear From the Mayor" Radio Show
NEW YORK, Nov. 13 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of the "Hear From the Mayor" radio show on Nov. 12, 2023: * * * Gary Byrd: [...] Opens the doorways for you to have a chance to do what we call, Hear From the Mayor. And the unique aspect as well is that the mayor wants to hear from you. Mayor Eric Adams joins us with his broadcast this morning. You can reach him and he will tell you how in just a moment as we welcome him on Veterans Day from 107.5 WBLS, the 110th m  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts First-Ever Mayoral Reception Celebrating Native American and Indigenous Heritage
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript on Nov. 14, 2023, from a mayoral reception celebrating native American and indigenous heritage: * * * Joe Baker, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Lenape Center: [Speaks in Munsee.] My name is Joe Baker. I'm a member of the Simon Whiteturkey family, one of the families of the main body of Lenape who were displaced and removed to Indian territory in 1869. I recognize my family as through their sacrifice and generosi  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams, DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan Launch 'TeenSpace,' Tele-Mental Health Service For NYC Teens
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of Launching 'TeenSpace,' tele-mental health service for NYC teens on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good afternoon, everyone. I am Anne Williams-Isom. I'm the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services, and we are here today to share another exciting announcement about what the city is doing to support some of the most important people in our city, our young people.  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Caban, SBS Commissioner Kim Deploy "Upstream Tools" To Combat Gun Violence As Overall Crime Continues To Drop Citywide
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of deploying "Upstream Tools" to combat gun violence as overall crime continues to drop citywide on Nov. 14, 2023: * * * Commissioner Kevin D. Kim, Department of Small Business Services: Good morning, everyone. My name is Kevin D. Kim. I am the commissioner of the New York City Department of Small Business Services, or SBS. SBS is really proud to oversee the city's broad network of Workforce1 Career Centers, which e  more
TREES NOT TRAFFIC: NYC PARKS DEPT. TRANSFORMS BROOKLYN STREET INTO VIBRANT GREENSPACE AS PART OF MAJOR PARK REDESIGN
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Today, NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined Chief Public Realm Officer Ya-Ting Liu, Council Member Sandy Nurse, Department of Transportation Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Keith Bray, NYC Economic Development Corporation Executive Vice President for Planning Jennifer Sun, and members of the community to celebrate the full reconstruction of Callahan-Kelly Playground,  more
U-M ranks among leaders nationwide for students studying abroad
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 13 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release: The University of Michigan ranks in the Top 10 among U.S. higher education institutions with the most students studying abroad and No. 2 among Big Ten universities, according to a new report. U-M had 2,007 U.S. students earning credit in education-abroad programs in 2021-22--the most recent academic year with complete data--based on the annual Open Doors report by the Institute of International Educat  more
U.S. Air Force veteran and executive MBA student awarded for continuation of service
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This Veterans Day, in the spirit of recognizing and honoring those who go above and beyond to serve their country and community, Cornell's Veterans Colleague Network Group (VCNG) acknowledged one individual who transitioned from military service to become a dynamic force for positive change. The VCNG Continuation of Service Award was presented to Jennifer Ross, an EMBA candidate at the Cornell SC Johnson School of Busin  more
UAlbany Recognizes Inventors During Research and Entrepreneurship Week
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: From filing a first disclosure to an issued patent, the process to take an invention from an idea to the marketplace can be long and arduous. As part of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair, UAlbany recognized the faculty, staff and students who submitted a patent application in the past year, during the University's Research and Entrepreneurship Week. The Innovation and Entrepre  more
UCLA's Justin Torres Wins National Book Award for 'Blackouts'
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 17 -- The University of California issued the following news release: Justin Torres, a UCLA professor of English, has won the National Book Award for Fiction. The award was presented Wednesday evening in a New York City ceremony hosted by actor-director LeVar Burton and featuring a presentation by Oprah Winfrey. The National Book Foundation also presented honors for nonfiction, poetry, translated literature and young people's literature. Torres was honored for "B  more
University at Buffalo: Abusive Leadership Leads to Exhausted Employees
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New study finds stressed employees become too depleted to properly recover * * * In an ideal workplace, organizations should strive to protect employees from abusive supervisors, but for employees who experience this type of intense workplace stress, new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management offers insight and coping strategies. Avai  more
University at Buffalo: For Spotting Deepfakes, Journalists Turn to AI Expert Siwei Lyu
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: * * * Amid next year's presidential election and the emergence of ChatGPT, computer science professor trains algorithms to debunk viral fake media * * * The images are provocative. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris embrace with glee in the White House to celebrate Donald Trump's indictment in an alleged hush money scheme. A conservative activist has sh  more
University at Buffalo: Morse to Lead SUNY, West Indies Leadership and Sustainable Development Center
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 15 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Gene Morse, SUNY Distinguished Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been appointed executive director of the State University of New York (SUNY) University of the West Indies (UWI) Center for Leadership and Sustainable Development (CLSD). The Center for Leadership and Sustainable Development was created in 2016 under an agreement that establi  more
University at Buffalo: The Power of Reflecting Upon Legacy
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 17 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study reveals how to unlock the 'Andrew Carnegie Effect' to address societal issues * * * Prompting people to consider how their lives will impact future generations leads them to give more to charity and less to family members, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research. Forthcoming in Social Psychological and Personality Science  more
University of Tennessee: Award-Winning Sports Writer and Broadcast Journalist Gene Wojciechowski Joins College of Communication and Information Faculty
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 17 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news: Gene Wojciechowski, a distinguished sports journalist and New York Times bestselling author as well as a proud alumnus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville's College of Communication and Information, will join the CCI faculty in August 2024 as a full-time professor of practice in the School of Journalism and Media. Wojciechowski's hire, backed by 12 published books, numerous high-profile awards, and mo  more
University to Host Conference that Addresses Legal and Theological Theory of the Doctrine of Christian Discovery
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A series of 15th- and 16th-century papal edicts continues to shape policies that include land usage and mineral extraction across the globe and undergird notions of white supremacy and religious extremism. In 1823, the U.S. Supreme Court cited the edicts, in ruling that a 1763 land sale by the Piankeshaw Indian nation to British citizens was invalid because the Piankeshaw nation did not have the right to transfer owne  more
Verizon Invests $400K in NYC Small Businesses to Advance Digital Inclusion, Economic Prosperity
NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: Verizon is a longstanding partner of small businesses in New York City (NYC), and in 2023 the company has invested $400,000 to advance small business digital inclusion and help entrepreneurs thrive. According to the NYC Economic Development Corporation, 29 percent of city households lack broadband access, with similar gaps in mobile connectivity, affecting approximately 1.6 milli  more
Veterans Day Weekend Celebrated at the Best Place for Veterans
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: According to Ron Novack, executive director of Syracuse University's Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), "Every day is Veterans Day at Syracuse University." Given the University's historic commitment to veterans and military families, it's no surprise that the OVMA staff goes above and beyond to make the Veterans Day observance truly special each year. This year's celebrations commenced with the release of  more
Visiting Scholar from Ukraine Has Found Community, Continued Her Work at Maxwell School
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 17 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On Feb. 24, 2022, Tetiana Hranchak awoke to the sound of explosions near her home in Kyiv, Ukraine. She expected Russia's invasion and knew once it happened that she would leave her home country for the United States. Given her activism and scholarly research, she feared for her safety. Hranchak and her husband, Yurii Gryga, packed their most basic needs--clothing and personal care items--and a few of their most prec  more
WarnerMedia: All-New Episode of Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Debuts November 21
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, the most honored sports journalism program on television with 37 Sports Emmy(R) Awards, returns with an all-new episode TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. November segments include: * UKRAINIAN ATHLETES AT WAR: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has altered the country in innumerable ways, including th  more
WarnerMedia: Blindsided Michael Oher Documentary From CNN FlashDocs Comes to Max on Thursday, November 16
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Many are familiar with former NFL lineman Michael Oher's story as told in the acclaimed book and blockbuster film The Blind Side in which the wealthy family of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, brought Oher into their home and helped forge his path to the NFL. Now, Oher alleges that he was led to believe he was adopted, but in actuality, the Tuohys filed a conservatorship and made millions from a fa  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary South to Black Power Debuts November 28
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2023: The HBO Original documentary SOUTH TO BLACK POWER, a This Machine production, directed by Peabody and Emmy(R)-winning filmmaker Sam Pollard (HBO's "Hostages," "Black Art: In the Absence of Light") and Peabody winner Llewellyn M. Smith ("Poisoned Water"), debuts TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: On the eve o  more
WarnerMedia: Max Announces Talking Pictures - A Movie Memories Podcast in Collaboration With Turner Classic Movies
NEW YORK, Nov. 17 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Max and Turner Classic Movies have announced their newest collaboration titled TALKING PICTURES: A MOVIE MEMORIES PODCAST, co-produced by the teams that created "The Plot Thickens" and recent hits like HBO's "The Last of Us Podcast" and "Succession Podcast." Featuring TCM host Ben Mankiewicz in conversation with iconic filmmakers and writers as they discuss their earliest fil  more
WarnerMedia: Superchef Grudge Match is Back to Settle Big Feuds Between All-Star Chefs
NEW YORK, Nov. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Superchef Grudge Match is back with a brand-new season of all-star competitions to settle some of the biggest personal and professional feuds in the culinary world. In each episode, host Darnell Ferguson stages two different battles between chefs who have beefs with each other to finally bury the hatchet and win $10,000 cash, a prized knife from the losing chef and lifelong bragging rights ov  more
Weber Shandwick Collective Named Global Agency of the Year at the 2023 Global SABRE Awards
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- Weber Shandwick, a public relations firm, issued the following news: The Weber Shandwick Collective was named Global Agency of the Year at the 2023 Global SABRE Awards, the world's biggest PR awards program recognizing the best work, people, and agencies from across the globe. In awarding The Weber Shandwick Collective this esteemed recognition, PRovoke noted the network's truly full-service offerings, dedication to improving mental health resources internally, and core va  more
What They Are Saying: N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs The Clean Slate Act
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 16, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed the Clean Slate Act (S.7551A/A.1029C), which seals certain criminal records and allows individuals to seek employment, housing, and educational opportunities so they can improve their lives. Records of individuals with eligible misdemeanor convictions will be sealed after three years and those with certain felony convictions, after eight years, follo  more
White & Case Advises Carlyle Global Credit on Financing for One Point
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Carlyle Global Credit, the credit arm of the global investment firm Carlyle, on a bond financing package of up to Euros500 million for Onepoint. Headquartered in Paris, Onepoint is a European consulting firm specialising in digital transformation for corporates and government agencies, present across EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. Onepoint will use the financ  more
White & Case Advises CION Investment Corporation on US$100 Million Notes Issuance
NEW YORK, Nov. 18 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised CION Investment Corporation (NYSE: CION) on its issuance of US$100 million in aggregate principal amount of new floating rate senior unsecured notes due 2027. CION Investment Corporation is a leading publicly listed business development company that had approximately US$1.9 billion in total assets as of September 30, 2023. CION seeks to generate current income and,  more
White & Case Advises Octopus Renewables on Sale of Polish Onshore Wind Farms
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc (ORIT) on a conditional agreement to sell the Krzecin and Kuslin onshore wind farms in Poland to ORLEN Wind 3, an affiliate of public Polish multi-energy company ORLEN, and refinance existing indebtedness of the project companies. ORIT, an investment trust listed on the London Stock Exchange focused on renewable energy asse  more
White & Case Advises ORPEA on Paris Court of Appeal Proceedings Against Autorite Des Marches Financiers' Decision
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the ORPEA Group on the appeals lodged before the Paris Court of Appeal by certain minority shareholders and creditors against the decision of the Autorite des Marches Financiers (AMF) on May 25, 2023 granting an exemption to the group comprising Caisse des Depots et Consignations (CDC), CNP Assurances, MAIF and MACSF from the obligation to file a takeover bid for the   more
White & Case Advises Technique Solaire on Euros200 Million Fundraising
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Technique Solaire, a French independent producer of renewable energies, and its founders on a Euros200 million capital increase raised from its historical financial shareholders Bpifrance and a pool of investors from the Credit Agricole Group. The three founders, via the holding company JLT Invest, will retain a large majority of the capital. The fundraising will en  more
White & Case Advises Valedo on Joe & the Juice Divestment
NEW YORK, Nov. 15 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Swedish investment company Valedo on its divestment of Joe & the Juice Holding A/S to the existing shareholder General Atlantic, a New York-headquartered global growth equity investor. Valedo is a growth-oriented Swedish investment company that invests in small and mid-cap companies in the Nordic region. Joe & the Juice is an urban juice bar and coffee shop which op  more
Wiley Advises Venture Technologies Group and VCY America in Strategic Transactions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Wiley Rein, a law firm, issued the following news release: Wiley Rein LLP represented Venture Technologies Group in its sale of New York, NY television station WHTV-LD and Oakwood Hills, IL television station WCHU-LD to Bridge News for $8 million. The Wiley team advising Venture Technologies Group was led by Corporate partner Jerita L. DeBraux Salley, who served as deal counsel, and Telecom, Media & Technology partner Joan Stewart. A team from Wiley also represented VCY   more
Winter Session spotlight: Catherine Appert on 'Planet Rap'
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This Winter Session, students can take advantage of a rare opportunity to visit Planet Rap: Where Hip-Hop Came from and Where It's Going (MUSIC 2370). Only offered during Winter Session once before, the online course is taught by Catherine Appert, an ethnomusicologist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Music. Dr. Appert will survey the vast musical and cultural impact rap has had o  more
Winter Session spotlight: Dr. Catherine Appert on 'Planet Rap: Where Hip-Hop Came from and Where It's Going'
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This Winter Session, students can take advantage of a rare opportunity to visit Planet Rap: Where Hip-Hop Came from and Where It's Going (MUSIC 2370). Only offered during Winter Session once before, the online course is taught by Catherine Appert, an ethnomusicologist and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Music. Dr. Appert will survey the vast musical and cultural impact rap has had o  more
With unprecedented flares, stellar corpse shows signs of life
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news: After a distant star's explosive death, an active stellar corpse was the likely source of repeated energetic flares observed over several months - a phenomenon astronomers had never seen before, a Cornell-led team reports in new research published Nov. 15 in Nature. The bright, brief flashes - as short as a few minutes in duration, and as powerful as the original explosion 100 days later - appeared in the aftermath of a  more
Working with community leaders boosts family planning in Tanzania
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 17 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine found that partnering with local religious leaders boosted adoption of family planning methods in Tanzania. The findings present a novel strategy for increasing global awareness and use of contraception in regions where faith leaders are trusted messengers in the community. The study, published in The Lancet Global Health on Nov. 14, showed that workshops designed to provide religio  more
Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Women in Research - New Philanthropic Support for Early- and Mid-Career Female Faculty
BRONX, New York, Nov. 16 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: While women now outnumber men in graduate and medical school, female researchers still lag behind their male counterparts in securing institutional support, funding from the National Institutes of Health, and career advancement. To help address this disparity, three members of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Board of Trustees have provided financial support to several f  more
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