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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday November 26, 2023 ( 178 items )  
'Navigating Civil Dialogue' Virtual Event to Be Held Nov. 28
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Facilitating campus discourse about the Israel-Hamas conflict will be the focus of a virtual event next week featuring two professors from Dartmouth College. "Navigating Civil Dialogue in the Context of the War in the Middle East" will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28, at 10:30 a.m. ET via Zoom. Tarek El-Ariss (left) and Susannah Heschel The professors--Tarek El-Ariss, James Wright Professor and chair of Middle Eastern Stu  more
Adirondack Community College: SUNY Adirondack Hosts Business Roundtable
QUEENSBURY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Adirondack Community College issued the following news: Leading regional entrepreneurs will participate in a local business roundtable for budding entrepreneurs from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Northwest Bay Conference Center at SUNY Adirondack. This event is free and open to the public. Hosted by StartUp ADK, Warren and Washington counties local and economic development corporations, and SUNY Adirondack's Continuing Education division, this program wil  more
Alfred University: Institute for Electronic Arts Awarded $25,000 Grant From Council on the Arts
ALFRED, New York, Nov. 21 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: The New York State Council on the Arts has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Institute for Electronic Arts at Alfred University. The IEA will use the grant to support residencies for New York-based artists in the fall of 2024. The IEA artist residencies have been sponsored by the Institute for over 25 years. The Institute for Electronic Arts was established in 1997 to focus on the development of electronic imaging   more
Alfred University: Randall Chair in Sculpture Selva Aparicio Honored at 2023 Burke Prize Luncheon
ALFRED, New York, Nov. 23 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Selva Aparicio, International Randall Chair in Sculpture in Alfred University's School of Art and Design, was honored on Nov. 15 as winner of the 2023 Burke Prize, given by the Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) in New York City. Alfred University Board of Trustees member Michele Cohen joined Aparicio at the awards luncheon. Cohen, who serves as chair of MAD's Board of Trustees, is a longtime supporter of the arts a  more
Alumna Tells Stories With Vintage Clothes at the Black Citizens Brigade
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Cjala Surratt '22 in her shop, Black Citizens Brigade. Photos by Hope Alvarez On a recent trip to visit extended family, Cjala Surratt '22, founder of the Black Citizens Brigade, was presented with a gift--her late grandmother's boiler room jacket. Surratt's grandmother had been a ship-fitter in Norfolk, Virginia, and the clothing item had been a welcome surprise for Surratt, a vintage clothing fanatic. Even more su  more
Andy Rao, professor emeritus of food science, dies at 85
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: M.A. "Andy" Rao, known as one of the top food scientists in the U.S. and the world during a distinguished career that included more than three decades at Cornell AgriTech, died in July 2022 in Leesburg, Va. He was 85. Rao specialized in food engineering research, edited books, published two book chapters, refereed papers, guided graduate students and traveled the world attending meetings, giving papers, and teaching sho  more
Art History Professor Receives NFAH Fellowship for Work on Modern Pueblo Painting
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Historically, studies of early 20th-century Pueblo painting focused on the role non-Native anthropologists, artists and patrons played in fostering and marketing Pueblo art. In the last two decades, there has been a shift in approach spearheaded by scholars in the field of Native American and Indigenous studies. This field has called for efforts to decolonize histories and research practices by shifting away from sett  more
Barnard College: Professor Andrew Crowther Publishes New Research on Colloidal Nanoplatelets
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On October 16, 2023, Andrew Crowther, associate professor of chemistry, published a co-authored article in the journal Chemical Science, titled "Synthesis of graded CdS1-xSex nanoplatelet alloys and heterostructures from pairs of chalcogenoureas with tailored conversion reactivity." The research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of colloidal nanoplatelets composed of cadmium selenide and cadmium sulfide. Nanop  more
Barnard College: Professor Brian Plancher Publishes New Research on Machine Learning Sensors
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On October 20, 2023, Brian Plancher, assistant professor of computer science, published new co-authored research in the journal Communications of the ACM, titled "Machine Learning Sensors: A design paradigm for the future of intelligent sensors." In light of the surge in commercial applications using machine learning over the past decade, and in particular the recent increase in the use of machine learning on embedded devi  more
Barnard College: Professor JJ Miranda Appointed Senior Editor of Microbiology Spectrum
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On November 17, 2023, JJ Miranda, Associate Professor of Biology, was appointed a Senior Editor of Microbiology Spectrum, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology. Miranda previously served as an Editor on the journal's board since 2021. He handled the peer review process for manuscripts submitted in the field of virology. The appointment to Senior Editor comes with leadership responsibilities and the term last  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Bridgehampton
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new Bridgehampton bookstore at 10AM ET on Wednesday, November 29th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in the Bridgehampton Commons (2044 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton, NY 11932) across from Petco and near T.J. Maxx. The Bridgehampton store is one of three new Barnes & Noble book  more
Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Richardson
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Richardson bookstore on Wednesday, November 29th. The new Barnes & Noble is located in the Pavilion East Shopping Center (1361 West Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080) across from HomeGoods, near Target and Home Depot. The Richardson store is one of three new Barnes & Noble bookst  more
Big-data study explores social factors affecting child health
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A team led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine has used an artificial intelligence-based approach to uncover underlying patterns among the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age, termed social determinants of health (SDoH), and then linked each pattern to children's health outcomes. Compared with traditional approaches, the strategy, in principle, provides a more objective and comprehensive p  more
Binghamton University: Missing in Action - Research in Guadalcanal Aims to Bring Servicemen Home to the U.S.
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Remote and tropical, its ridges shrouded by dense trees, Guadalcanal was once known as the "Island of Death" by the Japanese. A brutal seven-month campaign during World War II claimed the lives of more than 19,000 Japanese and 7,100 American soldiers, with another 8,000 U.S. personnel wounded. A trio of Binghamton University researchers is involved in a project to bring the last U.S. servicemen home. Ant  more
Binghamton University: Protecting Newborns - Research Lays the Groundwork for a Lifesaving Vaccine
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: One in five pregnant women carry Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Strep or GBS) in the vaginal tract, which is typically harmless -- except when it isn't. The bacterial infection poses serious and even fatal consequences for newborns, including pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis, which can have long-term effects on the child's cognitive function. Researchers from Binghamton University's Biofilm Research   more
BloombergNEF: G-20 Member States More Than Doubled Fossil-Fuel Support in 2022 to $1.3 Trillion
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: Governments and state-owned companies in the 19 individual G-20 member states provided $1.3 trillion of support for fossil fuels last year, according to a new report produced by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF) in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies. Much of the increase came as a result of the global energy crisis, with governments stepping in to offer energy price support for consume  more
Brooklyn Law School: Scholars Celebrate Book on the ALI's 100th Year and Its History of Collaborative Decision-Making
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: The American Law Institute (ALI), a professional organization whose mission is to clarify U.S. law and make it more accessible, reliable, and effective for practitioners, academics, and judges, among others, turns 100 this year. To honor its work, Brooklyn Law School hosted an Oct. 30 discussion of the new book The American Law Institute: A Centennial History featuring: co-editors Professor Andrew S. Gold, a  more
Cathy Garzio named executive vice provost, COO of Weill Cornell
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cathy Garzio, a distinguished academic medicine administrator, has been appointed executive vice provost and chief operating officer of Weill Cornell Medicine, effective early February. In her new role at Weill Cornell Medicine, Garzio will oversee a portfolio of administrative departments including Capital Planning, Facilities Management and Campus Operations, Environmental Health and Safety, Human Resources, Housing,   more
Clarkson University Announces New Environmental Science and Sustainability Undergraduate Degree
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 21 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: The need to tackle pressing environmental issues--from greenhouse gas emissions to the overuse of disposable plastics--is crucial. To address these issues, it is vital to understand both the scientific and policy aspects that impact the planet. A new degree program at Clarkson University will prepare students to tackle environmental and sustainability challenges now and in the future. Clarkson has announced an undergr  more
Clarkson University Physical Therapy Student Awarded Samuel B. Feitelberg Fellowship
POTSDAM, New York, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University Doctor of Physical Therapy students Ariana Kelly '24 and Xuan Li '24 have been awarded the Samuel B. Feitelberg Physical Therapy Endowed Fellowship for 2023-24. "I am truly honored and unbelievably thankful to be one of this year's recipients of the Dr. Feitelberg Physical Therapy Fellowship Award," Kelly said. "In honor of him, these funds will go towards my upcoming clinical rotations, w  more
CNN Announces Premiere Date For New Primetime Series King Charles
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2023: CNN announced the premiere date for King Charles, the new primetime limited series which will air Wednesday November 29 at 10PM ET on CNN. King Charles, an hourly talk show, features the dynamic Gayle King and Charles Barkley engaging each other, their guests and their audience in freewheeling and authentic conversations centered around the week's most interesting stories, moments and cultural themes. Gayle King is co-host o  more
Columbia Mailman Student to White House Fellow
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Kamal Menghrajani, MD, MS '23, wears many hats. She is an oncologist, co-founded multiple startups, and recently completed her MS in Biostatistics at Columbia Mailman School of Public Health. She was also named a 2023-2024 White House Fellow, putting her in the ranks of Sanjay Gupta, Colin Powell, Doris Kearns Goodwin, and former New York City Health Commissioner Dave Chokshi. Founded  more
Columbia: A Book Profiles an 18th-Century Indigenous Leader Still Revered Today
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: Samson Occom (1723-1792) was a prominent political and religious leader of the Indigenous peoples of New York and New England, among whom he is still revered today. Samson Occom: Radical Hospitality in the Native Northeast by Ryan Carr, a lecturer in English and comparative literature and American studies, profiles the Mohegan-Brothertown minister. An international celebrity in his time, Occom rose to  more
Columbia: In Many Major Crop Regions, Workers Plant and Harvest in Spiraling Heat and Humidity
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: A global study of major crops has found that farmworkers are being increasingly exposed to combinations of extreme heat and humidity during planting and harvest seasons that can make it hard for them to function. Such conditions have nearly doubled across the world since 1979, the authors report, a trend that could eventually hinder cultivation. The most affected crop is rice, the world's number one staple, followed cl  more
Conference celebrates 40 years of Andean studies at Cornell
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell's long history of Andean studies was celebrated at the 40th Annual Northeast Conference on Andean and Amazonian Archaeology and Ethnohistory (NCAAE) held Nov. 4-5 in Klarman Hall. Attendees at the Northeast Conference on Andean and Amazonian Archaeology and Ethnohistory "The conference was actually founded here at Cornell in 1982 and is part of a much longer history of Andean research at our university, stretch  more
Conservation Lab: Preserving the future of research and discovery
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the past few months, Cornell University Library's Conservation team has been drawing crowds. They prepared archival materials for a major exhibit celebrating the life and career of Dr. Joyce Brothers '47. At the jampacked Insectapalooza organized by Cornell's entomology department, they demonstrated how to make iron gall ink--a type of ink that wasps help produce and that's been widely used in the Western world since   more
CROPPS spotlights 2023 Research Experiences for Undergraduates
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Center for Research on Programmable Plant Systems (CROPPS) announced the release of new student profiles, highlighting the achievements of five outstanding undergraduate researchers. The students - Dahlia Isabella Bolt, Lexi Ellis, Jack Greger, Oge Okpala and Kohl Perry - participated in 2023 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), a National Science Foundation program to involve students in meaningful ways in  more
Crowdsourced fact-checking fights misinformation in Taiwan
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, fact-checking sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fill the gaps, Cornell research finds. In a new study, Andy Zhao, a doctoral candidate in information science based at Cornell Tech, compared professional fact-checking articles to posts on Cofacts, a co  more
CUNY Names Colin Powell School's Margaret Rosario Distinguished Professor
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- City College of New York issued the following news: Dr. Margaret Rosario, an eminent psychologist in The City College of New York's Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, has been elevated to the rank of Distinguished Professor by the City University of New York (CUNY). The title of Distinguished Professor is the highest academic honor that CUNY can offer its faculty. It's conferred by the CUNY Board of Trustees in recognition of exceptional scholarly achieve  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Associate Professor Sean Haley Presented With APHA Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Section Leadership Award
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: At the 2023 APHA Annual Meeting and Expo last Tuesday, CUNY SPH Associate Professor Sean Haley was honored with the Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD) Section Leadership Award. Haley was honored along with Cassandra Tourre for their work to found and lead the Alcohol Action Network, a nationwide network of alcohol prevention practiti  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Professor Christian Grov and Affiliated Faculty Member Nick Grosskopf Honored by the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: At the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) Annual Conference on Saturday, Professor Christian Grov was named as a Fellow for his outstanding contribution to the scientific study of sex. SSSS is the oldest professional society devoted to advancing knowledge of sexuality and communicating scientifically based sexuality rese  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: New York House GOP Sees Fundraising Void Without McCarthy Cash
WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: As MAGA Mike Johnson heads to New York for the first time this week, Politico revealed that the new extreme speaker's lackluster fundraising finesse will be a liability for vulnerable New York Republicans this cycle. Last cycle, ex-Speaker Kevin McCarthy-associated committees contributed more than $1.8 million to Nick LaLota, Anthony D'Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Brandon Will  more
Denis Coleman to Speak at The Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today announces that Denis Coleman, chief financial officer, is scheduled to speak at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at approximately 10am (ET). A live audio webcast of the remarks will be available on the Investor Relations section of our websi  more
Duygu Demir Appointed Curator at The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 22 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: NYU Abu Dhabi has appointed Duygu Demir to the post of Curator of the university's Art Gallery, and Research Assistant Professor of Art History. As The NYUAD Art Gallery enters its tenth year of exhibitions and publications, Demir's appointment advances the Gallery's commitment to exhibition-making as a mode of investigation, supporting experimentation in form and concept, and c  more
Feedzai and Mastercard to Expand Crypto Fraud Protection for Consumers Globally
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Mastercard issued the following news release: Feedzai a financial crime and risk management solution, and Mastercard - a global technology company in the payments industry - are combining technologies to increase crypto fraud protection for hundreds of millions of consumers. Today, an estimated 40% of scam transactions exit directly from a bank account to a crypto exchange. According to Feedzai's recent report, The State of Global Anti Money Laundering (  more
FOLEY HOAG ANNOUNCES 2024 PARTNERSHIP PROMOTIONS
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP has announced the elevations of Stephen Bartlett, Aaron Lang, Gisela Paris, Mark Potash, Erik Schulwolf, Arsalan Suleman and Benjamin Weissman to partnership status at the firm, effective January 1, 2024. The promoted attorneys represent several of Foley Hoag's key areas of strategic focus, including healthcare, energy and climate, life sciences, cannabis, complex commercial litigation, and inte  more
Following Significant Uptick in Anti-Muslim and Antisemitic Rhetoric on Social Media, N.Y. Governor Hochul Deploys New Resources to Combat Online Hate
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today deployed new resources to continue combating the ongoing rise in online hate speech across New York. Governor Hochul announced $3 million would be allocated to expand the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit's Threat Assessment and Management training to all colleges and universities in New York State. The  more
Following Significant Uptick in Anti-Muslim and Antisemitic Rhetoric on Social Media, N.Y. Governor Hochul Deploys New Resources to Combat Online Hate
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul deployed new resources to continue combating the ongoing rise in online hate speech across New York. Governor Hochul announced $3 million would be allocated to expand the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit's Threat Assessment and Management training to all colleges and universiti  more
Fox Corporation Names Rachel Berk Senior Vice President of Distribution, Platform Partnerships
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: David Espinosa, President of Distribution at Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Rachel Berk has been appointed to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Distribution, Platform Partnerships. Berk reports to BJ Elias, Executive Vice President of Distribution, Advanced Services. In her role, Berk leads the Platform Distribution team that manages device platform partner  more
Fox News Channel Correspondent Benjamin Hall Returns to Ukraine for the First Time Since 2022 Attack to Interview President Zelenskyy
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) correspondent Benjamin Hall traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine this past weekend for the first time since the attack that left him catastrophically injured in March of 2022. The trip was organized by Fox Corporation Executive Chairman and CEO, Lachlan Murdoch, after he was invited to visit the country by President Zelenskyy. Hall conducted a sit-down interview with Zelenskyy which will   more
Fox News Channel's Sean Hannity to Present Desantis Vs. Newsom: The Great Red Vs. Blue State Debate From Alpharetta, Georgia on November 30
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel's (FNC) Sean Hannity will present an exclusive live 90-minute televised debate between Florida Governor and GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R) and California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday, November 30th in Alpharetta, GA. DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate will be presented on FNC from 9-10:30 PM/ET during a two-hour edition of Hannity and will   more
Fox News Media: Madison Scarpino Joins Fox News Channel as Atlanta-Based Correspondent
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: Madison Scarpino has joined FOX News Channel (FNC) as an Atlanta-based correspondent. She will begin her role on December 4th. Since January 2022, Scarpino has served as a FOX News multimedia reporter based out of St. Louis. In this capacity, she shot, wrote, and edited numerous enterprise and breaking news stories for FNC including the United Auto Worker strike, the Titanic submersible implosion an  more
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Announces Leadership Succession Appointment Upon Retirement of Site Head
VALHALLA, New York, Nov. 22 -- Fujifilm USA issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a world leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biologics, vaccines, advanced therapies and oncolytic viruses today announced that the College Station, Texas and Watertown, Massachusetts site head Gerry Farrell will retire effective December 1, 2023. As part of the succession plan, Vincent Romeo, chief financial officer, has been named interim  more
Hamilton College: Because Hamiltonians Lead With Curiosity - Alex Ossola '10
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 23 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: By Evan Robinson '23 Learning and exploration have always motivated Alex Ossola '10. With each of her academic and professional pursuits, curiosity has remained a driving force -- and her newest undertaking is no exception. Ossola recently joined The Wall Street Journal as an audio reporter and producer of the Future of Everything podcast (https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/wsj-the-future-of-everything), which covers developm  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'GMA3: What You Need to Know,' Nov. 27-Dec. 1
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "GMA3: What You Need to Know" during the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 1. "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  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'Good Morning America,' Nov. 27-Dec. 2
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "Good Morning America" during the week of Nov. 27-Dec. 2. "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 inc  more
Hilbert College Highlights Strong Progress in Its 2025 Growth Plan
HAMBURG, New York, Nov. 21 -- Hilbert College issued the following news: Hilbert College published an update for its most recent college-wide strategic plan. This update showcases the current activities and progress they've implemented to meet its 2025 vision plan. Launched in 2019, through the leadership of the President's Council and the Board of Trustees, the Hilbert College community expressed its 2025 vision with this Statement of Strategic Intent: "Our intent is to grow enrollment while   more
Hofstra University: Grant Funds Services for Children in Families With Substance Abuse
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 22 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: The Nassau County Office of Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Development has awarded a 4-year, $1.24 million grant to Hofstra University's Institute for Family Forensic Psychology (IFFP) and the Institute for Generational Resilience Informed By Trauma (G.R.I.T.) to start a counseling program for children whose parents are in county-ordered treatment for opioid and alcohol abuse. Dr. Paul Meller, director of th  more
Hofstra University: New Dean of Libraries Appointed
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 22 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Hofstra University announces the appointment of Ms. Lorrie McAllister, associate university librarian for collections and strategy at Arizona State University (ASU), as the new dean of the Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library. McAllister will join Hofstra University on January 1, 2024. With 23 years in university library service, McAllister has spent the last seven years as a senior administrator for the ASU library. In   more
iHeartMedia: Emmy Award Winning Producer Kurt Engfehr and NAACP Image Award Nominee Ray Nowosielski Team Up With iHeartPodcasts for New Series 'George Bailey Was Never Born'
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Today, iHeartPodcasts, Emmy Award-winning producer Kurt Engher and 2022 NAACP Image Award Outstanding Podcast nominee Ray Nowosielski announced the release of "George Bailey Was Never Born," a one-of-a-kind podcast experience that takes a definitive look at "It's a Wonderful Life," one of the most popular holiday movies of all time. The new series is available now on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts   more
Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement workshop welcomes global plant breeders and social scientists
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Sixteen scientists from agricultural research centers around the globe came to Cornell in October to participate in workshops designed to strengthen worldwide crop breeding efforts. Organized by the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Crop Improvement (ILCI), the workshop included scholars from ILCI's Priority Setting team, ILCI's Cross-Cutting themes team and ILCI-supported Centers of Innovation working in Burkina Faso,   more
Joseph Novak, pioneer of education theory, dies at 92
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Joseph Novak, who invented the now-ubiquitous "concept maps" as a way to organize and represent knowledge, died Sept. 22 in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. He was 92. Novak was a professor emeritus in the Department of Education (which has since been dissolved). His initial work focused on understanding how children learn science concepts, but broadened to encompass understanding how people learn in general. Novak wrote or co-  more
Josh Manser named supervisor of Cornell AES Tower Road Greenhouses
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Josh Manser, a 15-year employee of the Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station (Cornell AES), has been promoted to supervisor of the Kenneth Post Laboratory greenhouses on Tower Road. The complex of greenhouses and plant growth chambers is used extensively for on-campus teaching, and includes the rebuilt Liberty Hyde Bailey Conservatory. "Because of the proximity of the plant science greenhouses to central ca  more
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: In Many Major Crop Regions, Workers Plant, Harvest in Spiraling Heat, Humidity
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * The ability of farmworkers to cultivate major crops including rice and maize may be compromised if climate trends continue. * * * A global study of major crops has found that farmworkers are being increasingly exposed to combinations of extreme heat and humidity during planting and harvest seasons that can make it hard for them to function. Such conditions have nearly doubled  more
Legal Philosopher Joseph Raz Honored at Columbia Law School Conference
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * A multigenerational gathering of scholars and acolytes discussed the longtime Columbia Law professor's outsized influence in legal theory and philosophy. * * * Legal philosophers from Columbia Law School helped organize a recent conference to interrogate and celebrate the legacy of one of their field's titans, longtime Columbia Law Professor Joseph Raz, who died in May 2022 at the age of 83. As part of the Twin Con  more
Mary Ann Liebert: AI Outperforms Expert Plastic Surgeon in Rhinoplasty Consultations
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: In a new study, artificial intelligence in the form of ChatGPT outperformed an expert rhinoplasty surgeon in answering preoperative and postoperative patient questions related to nasal surgery. ChatGPT earned significantly higher ratings in accuracy, completeness, and overall quality, according to the study published in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine. Click here (https://email.liebe  more
MCC Partners With Rochester Regional Health to Create Phlebotomy Technician Program
BRIGHTON, New York, Nov. 21 -- Monroe Community College issued the following news: In collaboration with Rochester Regional Health (RRH), Monroe Community College (MCC) will offer a one-semester, credit-bearing Phlebotomy Technician microcredential in response to the Greater Rochester region's high need for skilled phlebotomists. Starting in January 2024, the program will teach participants to collect quality blood samples, properly handle and process those samples, practice safety standards a  more
Mercy University's Model U.N. Team Wins Top Award Again at National Conference
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Mercy University issued the following news: Mercy University's Model United Nations (U.N.) team was named Outstanding Delegation -- the highest honor -- and won two Outstanding Position Paper Awards at the National Model U.N. conference in Washington, D.C. in early November. Mercy represented Ghana on several simulated U.N. committees alongside delegations from over 60 other colleges and universities. The Mercy team has won awards at every Model U.N. conference  more
MMC's Gold Committee Offers New Grads Opportunities to Make a Difference
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Gen Z has entered the chat! A new crop of young alums is taking an active role in MMC's alumni program and helping to support the work of the College, thanks to a creative initiative that recruits and engages recent graduates. That effort, an alumni group known as the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Committee, welcomes back new alums and identifies opportunities for them to help plan and promote alumni engagement e  more
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners Announces Investment in UltraEdge
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM"), through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners ("MSIP"), a private infrastructure investment platform within MSIM, announced it has entered into an exclusivity agreement to partner with Altice France S.A. ("Altice France") to establish the first nationwide independent distributed colocation provider in   more
Morgan Stanley Next Level Fund Raises $50 Million to Invest in Early-Stage Technology Companies
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) announced the final close of Morgan Stanley Next Level Fund, L.P. ("Next Level" or the "Fund") at its target size $50 million of total capital commitments. Investors in the strategy include the inaugural corporate partners Hearst, Microsoft and Walmart as well as Altria, Ten Figures Ventures and Phalanx Impact Partners. Next Level,   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. 22 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 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) (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/settlements-agreements/morgan-stanley-aod.pdf) for compromising the personal information of millions of customers nationwide. Morgan  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Ontario County
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: 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 t  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA's move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, some measures  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce $95 Million in State Funding Distributed for 15,000 NYCHA Households Through New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program has started distributing nearly $95 million to cover rental arrears for nearly 15,000 New York City Housing Authority residents. This milestone was achieved within the first six months after this funding was passed in the FY24 Enacted Budget. The $95 mil  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce $95 Million in State Funding Distributed for 15,000 NYCHA Households Through New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program has started distributing nearly $95 million to cover rental arrears for nearly 15,000 New York City Housing Authority residents. This milestone was achieved within the first six months after this funding was passed in the FY24 En  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces $23 Million to Boost Community Planning, Infrastructure, and Public Facilities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $23 million in New York State Community Development Block Grants have been awarded to 33 village, town, and county-wide applicants across the State. The funds will be used for projects that range from comprehensive planning studies and community facilities to sewer and water main replacements. "The funds awarded by these State grants will   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces $3.5 Million for Environmental Justice Initiatives
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a total of $3.5 million in state funding to support environmental justice initiatives being led by more than 20 community-based organizations across the state. New grants invest in localized air monitoring initiatives and projects that take action to raise awareness and address environmental and health issues, helping to reach emission reduction r  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Installation of 6,500 Energy Efficient LED Lights at One World Trade Center
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey completed the installation of energy-efficient LED lights throughout One World Trade Center, the tallest building in the United States. NYPA also partnered with the Office of General Services to replace nearly 1,700 lights in the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Offi  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Installation of First Offshore Wind Turbine for South Fork Wind
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completed installation of the first offshore wind turbine for South Fork Wind, a historic milestone for New York's offshore wind development and what will be the first completed utility-scale wind farm in the United States in federal waters. Once completed, the 130-megawatt offshore wind farm will address a growing reliability challenge for Lo  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces More Than $23 Million for Key Community Economic Development Programs
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced over $23 million has been awarded to support 101 communities across the state through part of Round XIII of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative. The award will help promote smart, sustainable and equitable community planning, development and construction of projects that focus on accessible economic, community, environmental and r  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces New Indoor Food Production System in East Buffalo
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new indoor food production container to advance urban farming and increase awareness about hydroponic gardening, sustainability and nutrition for underserved New Yorkers in East Buffalo. Supported by the New York Power Authority, the facility will grow vegetables and herbs year-round in an indoor environment--with no soil. Produce will be distri  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Over $40 Million in Awards to Organizations Across the State Through New York Food for New York Families Program
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced over $40 million has been awarded to 102 food service organizations across the state through the New York Food for New York Families program. The program, funded through a United States Department of Agriculture grant, aims to provide a boost to New York farmers, increase communities' access to local foods, and further strengthen New York's food s  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Progress on Smart Path Connect Transmission Project in the North Country and Mohawk Valley
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant progress on the Smart Path Connect transmission project, a critically important transmission rebuild effort in two key state transmission corridors, led by the New York Power Authority and National Grid. The Smart Path Connect project will modernize more than 100 miles of transmission lines in the North County and the Mohawk Valley. To  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at 270 Park Avenue Tower Topping Out Ceremony
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the 270 Park Avenue tower topping out ceremony in Manhattan. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUIbJollCwE) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/35LSoOP9la). AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here (https://soun  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Health Equity and Opportunity Legislation for New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2023: * * * Legislation S.1522/A.1296 Replaces the Phrases 'Feminine Hygiene Products' and 'Sanitary Napkins' with Gender Non-Specific 'Menstrual Products' Legislation S.5913A/A.113A Requires Menstrual Products to be Provided to Students for Free in Private Middle and High School Student Restrooms. Legislation S.1792/A.4349 Designates March 8th Each Year as International Women's Day Leg  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Amplify the Voices of the Disability Community on the MTA Board
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation S.5069A/A.4504A to ensure that at least one member of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Board will be an individual who is transit dependent due to a disability, advancing equity on the Board of the nation's largest transit system. This action builds on Governor Hochul's legacy of ensuring representation for transit dependent ri  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Consumers From Power Outages and Other Emergencies During Storms
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.7230/A.237 which aims to protect consumers during storms and other emergencies by requiring utility companies to develop plans to prioritize responding to reports of downed wires. If a member of the public identifies a downed wire that presents a hazard, they now can report that wire to their utility, which must respond to no later than seven  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Public Health and Combat Opioid Addiction
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * S.2099C/A.5200B Enacts Matthew's Law Which Will Allow Drug Testing Supplies to be Distributed by Health Care Professionals or Pharmacists to All * * * Governor Hochul signed legislation that continues aggressive efforts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic. Matthew's Law, or S.2099C/A.5200B, expands the public's access to fentanyl testing supplies, a resource that protects public healt  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect the Rights of Freelance Workers
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.5026/A.6040, known as the "Freelance Isn't Free" Act, which provides protections, rights and opportunities for recourse to freelance workers experiencing non-payment for their services. "Every single New Yorker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace, whether they're a full-time, part-time or freelance worker," Gover  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Strengthen Worker Rights in New York
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package to strengthen the rights of public sector workers in New York State. This legislation builds on already nation-leading protections for public sector workers, ensuring that New York state and local government will continue to work better for all New Yorkers. This package builds upon changes announced earlier this year to rebuild   more
N.Y. Labor Dept. Releases Preliminary October 2023 Area Unemployment Rates
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for October 2023. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State's area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 3,100 households in New York State each month. To recap last  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams' Statement On Impact Of Rainbow Bridge Explosion On New York City
NEW YORK, Nov. 24 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement after an explosion at the Rainbow Bridge in Buffalo, NY, and its impact on New York City: "The NYPD and our team have been closely monitoring the situation on the ground in Buffalo after an explosion at the Rainbow Bridge, and we've already sent NYPD officers upstate to support efforts on the ground. "The NYPD and our partners h  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Initial $95 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance for NYCHA Residents
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has provided an initial $95 million in financial relief for New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents. The $95 million -- now beginning to register in residents' accounts with NYCHA -- is part of the more than $350 million investment in public  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Cases No. 23-E-0418; 23-G-0419) on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * TO: Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation FROM: Secretary to the Commission SUBJECT: Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Cen  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving National Fuel Gas Distribution
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-G-0222) on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Petition of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for a Declaratory Ruling Regarding the Transfer of Facilities or, in the Alternative, Approval of the Transfer Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving National Grid N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-G-0342) on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * Petition of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY for Approval, Pursuant to New York State Public Service Law Section 70, for the Transfer of Certain Property located at 2731 West 12 th Street, Brooklyn, New York to Prologis, L.P. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving New York Transco, ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 22-E-0603) on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of New York Transco LLC and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Approval to Transfer Certain Interconnection Facilities, Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving New York Transco, Orange & Rockland Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-E-0185) on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of New York Transco LLC and Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for Approval to Transfer Certain Interconnection Facilities, Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law, with an Original Cost of Over $100,000. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is here  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Soliciting Comments Involving N.Y. Power Authority, National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice soliciting comments (Case No. 21-T-0340) on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Application New York Power Authority and Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Rebuild of Approximately 100 Linear Miles of Existing 230 kV to Either 230 kV or 345 kV along with Associated Substation Upgrades Along the Existing NYPA Moses-Will  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Tariff Amendment Involving Pennsylvania Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving tariff amendment (Case No. 22-E-0668) on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * Minor Rate Filing of Pennsylvania Electric Company to Increase its Annual Revenues by About $300,000 or 3.49 Percent. ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENT BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On July 24, 2023, Pennsylvania Electric Company (Penelec or the Company) filed a petition for rehearing of the Commission's June 22, 2023   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Tariff Amendments Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving tariff amendments (Cases No. 22-E-0064; 22-G-0065) on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Gas Service.   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Tariff Amendments Involving Large-Scale Renewable Program, Clean Energy Standard
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving tariff amendments (Cases No. 15-E-0302; 15-E-0751; 22-E-0549) on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement a Large-Scale Renewable Program and a Clean Energy Standard. In the Matter of the Value of Distributed Energy Resources. In the Matter of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order Nos. 2222 and 841, to Modify Rules Related to Distribut  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Transfer of Interconnection Facilities Involving N.Y. Transco, ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving transfer of interconnection facilities (Case No. 22-E-0603) on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of New York Transco LLC and Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Approval to Transfer Certain Interconnection Facilities, Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. ORDER APPROVING TRANSFER OF INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Intra-Corporate Reorganization Involving Pa. Electric
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing intra-corporate reorganization (Case No. 23-E-0118) on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Petition of Pennsylvania Electric Company for Authorizing the Proposed Intra-Corporate Merger Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. ORDER AUTHORIZING INTRA-CORPORATE REORGANIZATION BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION FirstEnergy Corp. (FirstEnergy) owns and operates a subsidiary, Pennsyl  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Denying Rehearing Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order denying rehearing (Case No. 22-E-0064; 22-G-0065) on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Gas Service. ORDER DENY  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving N.Y. Independent System Operator
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * To: Hon. Michelle Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350 Re: Case 22-E-0633 - In the Matter of New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Proposed Public Policy Transmission Needs for Consideration for 2022. Dear Secretary Phillips: A second Agency Siting Working Group   more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving South Bay Energy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * To: Brittany Hirson, 54 State Street, Ste 804 #7818, Albany, NY 12207 RE: South Bay Energy Corp. - Triennial Filing Dear Brittany: Thank you for your recent triennial submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.2 of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'City of Salamanca - City Comptroller's Financial Reports'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-97) on Nov. 22, 2023, entitled "City of Salamanca - City Comptroller's Financial Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the City of Salamanca (City) Comptroller (Comptroller) completed timely and accurate annual and monthly financial reports. * * * Key Findings The former Comptroller used improper accounting practices and did not complete t  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'City of Salamanca - Employee Benefits'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-96) on Nov. 22, 2023, entitled "City of Salamanca - Employee Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether City of Salamanca (City) separation payments were properly authorized, adequately supported and accurately calculated. * * * Key Findings Separation payments were not properly authorized, adequately supported or accurately calculated. This r  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Town of Colesville - Procurement'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-92) on Nov. 22, 2023, entitled "Town of Colesville - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Colesville (Town) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services. * * * Key Findings Officials did not always use a competitive process when purchasing goods or services and some officials were unfamiliar with the Tow  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Town of Vestal - Former Police Chief's Separation Agreement'
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-58) on Nov. 22, 2023, entitled "Town of Vestal - Former Police Chief's Separation Agreement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Vestal (Town) former police chief's (former chief) separation agreement and related "severance" payments were supported and accurately paid. * * * Key Findings We determined that Town officials accurately p  more
N.Y. State Department of Health and Office for the Aging Hold Listening Session In Utica to Outline the Master Plan for Aging and Welcome Public Input
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) continued their series of community engagement sessions on the State's Master Plan for Aging (MPA), with a listening session today in Utica. During the session, which took place at Mohawk Valley Community College, attendees heard details about the MPA and were offered an opp  more
N.Y. State Department of Health Releases Hepatitis B and C Annual Report
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: The New York State Department of Health today released the Hepatitis B and C Annual Report 2022, which highlights decreases in newly reported acute hepatitis B cases, hepatitis C cases, and acute hepatitis C cases from 2021 to 2022. "Hepatitis C can be a life-threatening disease, yet I am thankful this disease is treatable and curable," State Health Commissioner Dr.  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: Regents Actions in 37 Professional Discipline Cases and 2 Restoration Petitions
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the summary suspension of 1 license, revocation of 1 license, surrender of 8 licenses, and 27 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case. In addition, the Board acted upon 2 restoration petitions. I. SUMMARY SUSPENSION Nursing Erik Jarl Hj  more
National Grid Crews on College Place
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: On Tuesday, Nov. 21, National Grid will be investigating an issue with their natural gas piping on College Place, adjacent to the Life Sciences Complex entrance and across the street from Lyman Hall and Slocum Hall. The National Grid crew will be using a vacuum excavation truck to expose the underground gas piping and allow for physical inspection. If issues are found with the piping, there will likely be a repair ma  more
National Grid Volunteers in Coordination With Local Community Partners Embark on Season of Giving
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 21 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: National Grid volunteers kick off the annual Season of Giving with events, starting in Queens in collaboration with Betty's Catering by preparing boxes of food for local families for Thanksgiving holiday and on Long Island supporting the John Theissen Children's Foundation 32nd Annual Long Island Toy Drive. Seeking out and identifying partnerships with the intent to  more
New Targeted Cancer Treatment Now Offered at Upstate
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University offers a new cancer treatment that can both locate and treat certain types of cancers with guided precision, delivering radiation directly into the cancer cells. According to David Lubin, MD, PhD, assistant professor of radiology, this new form of treatment for cancer utilizes a molecule that binds to specific cancer cell receptors and delivers  more
Newhouse Advertising Senior Phoebe Gullingsrud Launches Digital Marketing Agency
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 23 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: Not even halfway through her senior year, and Phoebe Gullingsrud has her career plans in place after she earns her advertising degree from the Newhouse School. Gullingsrud launched POV Brand Management this fall, what she describes as an innovative digital marketing agency that specializes in the Gen Z audience. A dual major in entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at t  more
Newhouse Television, Radio and Film Master's Alumnus Honored for Documentary Featuring Star Syracuse Volleyball Player
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: A short documentary film about a star Syracuse volleyball player directed by Tien Tran G' 23 won a 2023 Clio Sports Gold Award for best Student Film. "Home" was the documentary directorial debut for Tran. The film followed outside hitter Polina Shemanova G' 23, a two-time All-America Honorable Mention from St. Petersburg, Russia, and how she struggled with the definition of  more
News Corp's Dow Jones to Participate in UBS Global Media and Communications Conference
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: News Corp announced today that Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal Almar Latour will participate in the UBS Global Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. The session will begin at 10:30 AM EST (7:30 AM PST). To listen to the live webcast, please visit the News Corp website at https://investors.newscorp.co  more
Niagara University: Dr. Ashleigh Molloy Recognized for Advocacy, Leadership, and Service
NIAGARA, New York, Nov. 22 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Dr. Ashleigh Molloy, an adjunct professor at Niagara University in Ontario, was recognized by two organizations in November for his outstanding work in building bridges of understanding and respect for differences. On Nov. 11, 2023, Dr. Molloy was presented with the Senator Tobias C. Enverga Jr. Medal of Excellence from the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation at its annual gala. The nonprofit organization, which   more
Nixon Peabody Partner Virginia Wong to Receive Prestigious Freda Johnson Award
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Nixon Peabody is proud to announce that partner Virginia Wong, leader of the law firm's Project Finance and Public Finance practice, will receive the 2023 Freda Johnson Award, which recognizes women working in public finance who exemplify the qualities of a trailblazer, leader, innovator, and mentor. Each year, the not-for-profit professional organization Northeast Women in Public Finance selects one hon  more
NYC Environmental Protection Dept. Distributes More Than 7,600 Free Rain Barrels to New York City Residents
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) partnered this summer with elected officials, community boards and neighborhood organizations to host more than 100 free giveaway events in all five boroughs to distribute 7,622 rain barrels to New Yorkers. The 60-gallon rain barrels are easy to install and connect directly to a property's gutter or downs  more
NYC Environmental Protection Dept. Saves Customers More Than $2.1 Million Through Successful Autopay Enrollment Incentive
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced that it has saved its customers more than $2.1 million through its autopay enrollment incentive program, which ran for three months through Nov. 15 and offered a $100 credit to more than 21,000 qualifying customers on their water bills. The program was so successful that DEP is now extendi  more
NYC PARKS DEPT. CELEBRATES $4.1M RECONSTRUCTION OF LION'S PRIDE PLAYGROUND AND UPCOMING $4.9M TRANSFORMATION OF SANKOFA PARK
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: On Monday, NYC Parks Brooklyn Borough Commissioner Martin Maher joined City Council Member Charles Barron, former Council Member Inez Barron, and community members to celebrate two capital projects in Council District 42, totaling over $9 million. Lion's Pride Playground in Brownsville has been upgraded with new play equipment, landscaping and open plaza space, and fitne  more
NYPD: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on November 10, 2022 in the Confines of the 60th Precinct
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 10, 2022 in the confines of the 60th Precinct. The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body  more
NYU: New Psychology Study Unearths Ways to Bolster Global Climate Awareness and Climate Action
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: An international team of scientists has created a tool that can aid in increasing climate awareness and climate action globally by highlighting messaging themes shown to be effective through experimental research. The web-based tool, and the methods undergirding its creation, are described in a newly posted paper, "Addressing Climate Change with Behavioral Science: A Global Intervention Tourna  more
Oneida Indian Nation to Host American Indian Holiday Craft Fair at Turning Stone Resort Casino Saturday, December 2 From 10 A.m. to 6 P.m.
ONEIDA, New York, Nov. 22 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: The Oneida Indian Nation announced today it will host its Annual American Indian Holiday Craft Fair at Turning Stone Resort Casino on Saturday, December 2, 2023. This year will mark the Nation's largest craft fair to date with more than 65 different vendors all showcasing traditional Native American art, including handmade American Indian jewelry, bead  more
Pain limits family caregivers' daily activities
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine provide the first national estimate of caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences that can limit their ability to perform necessary tasks while caring for older family members. The study suggests screening caregivers for pain issues and offering interventions, particularly to populations that are traditionally underserved. This may help avoid higher health costs and improve the qu  more
Penguin Random House, Barnes & Noble, and Partners Join Together in Opposition to Texas HB900, File Amicus Brief Supporting Plaintiffs in Book People Vs. Wong
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2023: On Friday, November 17th, Penguin Random House and Barnes & Noble, as part of a coalition with other publishers, booksellers and authors, collaborated to oppose the Texas READER Act (HB900). The publisher and retailer jointly submitted an amicus brief in support of Book People vs. Wong, a lawsuit challenging READER's constitutionality  more
Phillip Sacks Joins White & Case as a Partner in Dubai
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Private Equity Industry Group with the addition of Phillip Sacks as a partner in Dubai. "The continued growth of our global private equity group has significantly increased demand for funds support and it is critical we build-out our global funds capabilities to meet this demand," said White & Case partner John R  more
Pratt Institute: Building Bridges at the Seoul Biennale
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 22 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: There are 31 bridges that span Seoul's Han River, most of which were built during the 20th century, when urban planners pursued programs of rapid industrialization. Now, as the impacts of climate change increase in the region, including catastrophic flooding events, new efforts to protect biodiversity and public health are underway. The fourth Seoul Biennale for Architecture and Urbanism 2023 invited architect and desig  more
Professor Erin Greenwell Highlights Lessons From MMC's Prison Education Programs at Chronicle of Higher Education Forum
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: With thousands of incarcerated people set to gain access to college programs this summer under a 2020 law, educators across the country are seeking guidance on serving the population from those who have long done the work--like Marymount Manhattan. For more than 20 years, MMC has been the sole degree-granting institution at Bedford Hills, New York's maximum-security correctional facility for women; in 2019, it began pa  more
Professors Strogatz, Lewis Jr. receive awards for science communication
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have awarded top prize for science communication by a "research scientist-later career" to Steven Strogatz, the Susan and Barton Winokur Distinguished Professor for the Public Understanding of Science and Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences. Neil Lewis, Jr., an associate professor of communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and  more
Program prepares prospective Ph.D. students
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Over 110 prospective graduate students visited Cornell in mid-October to learn the ins and outs of the graduate school application and admissions processes and make connections across the Ithaca campus as participants in the Consider Cornell: Experience program. Offered by the Graduate School Office of Access and Recruitment, Consider Cornell: Experience is a two-day, all-expenses paid, immersive program designed to dem  more
Research Shows Wastewater Testing Improves Predictions for COVID-19 Hospital Admissions
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 20 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Testing wastewater for COVID-19 provides a better forecast of new COVID hospital admissions than clinical data, according to a Syracuse University research team led by postdoctoral researcher Dustin Hill. Department of Public Health postdoctoral researcher Dustin Hill. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a burden on the U.S. health care system since its arrival in early 2020. COVID remains a threat to our communities, pa  more
RIT Battery Prototyping Center Awarded More Than $2 Million
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 21 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The Battery Prototyping Center at Rochester Institute of Technology was awarded nearly $2.2 million through the Empire State Development Grants program to expand its facility. Upgrades and expansion of the center will nearly double its current space, add new equipment, and increase training capacity in the areas of lithium-ion battery research, manufacturing, and development. The Empire State   more
RIT Helps International Students Adjust to a New Language
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 21 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Going off to college can evoke a bit of anxiety for any student. But for international students, especially those whose main language is something other than English, the trepidation can be even greater. That's why the English Language Center was formed at Rochester Institute of Technology in 1979. The center helps teach English to international students, from beginners to advanced levels. The   more
Rockefeller University: Her Scientific Breakthrough Took 5 Years
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * Getting credit took decades. * * * Svetlana Mojsov, a research associate professor at The Rockefeller University has spent decades researching how peptides and small proteins regulate our bodies' processes. In the 1980s, she determined how a certain hormone, known as glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1), triggers the pancreas to produce insulin. Her discovery opened up whole new therapeutic approach to hypergly  more
Russell Sage College Interior + Spatial Design Student Wins National Award
TROY, New York, Nov. 14 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news release: This fall, luxury home appliance brand Thermador and the Interior Design Society named My Grumbling as one of five recipients of their 2023-2024 Diversity in Design Pipeline Scholarship and professional development program. Grumbling is an Interior + Spatial Design major in Russell Sage College's Class of 2024. She is the only Diversity in Design winner from an interior design program at a small, private college; the o  more
Season Two of CNN Audio Podcast 'All There Is With Anderson Cooper' Begins November 29
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: CNN Audio announced today that anchor Anderson Cooper will continue a series of intimate and deeply personal discussions about grief in a second season of his podcast, All There Is with Anderson Cooper, premiering Wednesday, November 29. Cooper began the podcast in 2022 while emptying out his mother Gloria Vanderbilt's apartment after she died. He found himself going through boxes of her things, and his father and brother's b  more
Seton Hall: Philosophers Speak - Sam Scheffler on Existential Catastrophe
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 22 -- Seton Hall University issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, from 5 p.m to 6:30 p.m. in Bethany Hall A-B, the Philosophy Department and the Dean's Office of the College of Arts and Sciences will present the next speaker in the Philosophers Speak lecture series. This lecture brings to campus Professor Sam Scheffler, University Professor of Philosophy at New York University. In his talk titled, "Existential Catastrophe," h  more
Siena College Research Institute: 73% of New Yorkers Say Jews in NY Are Experiencing Anti-Semitism
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * 75% Say it has Increased Since October 7; 62% Say Muslims in NY Experience Islamophobia; 59% Say it's Increased Since October 7 * * * * Hamas Attacks on Israeli Citizens Should Be Condemned Without Hesitation, Say 59%; And 54% Say Israel Had No Choice but to Attack Hamas * 2024 Nominees: 55% of Dems Prefer Someone Else Over Biden; Trump is Choice of 2/3 of Re  more
St. Bonaventure University: Stevens to Conduct Regional Choir, Serve Conductors Network
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 17 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Brian Stevens, adjunct instructor and director of choral and vocal music, has been invited to conduct the Connecticut Music Educators Southern Region Treble Choir Festival at Naugatuck High School, January 19-20, 2024. The choir will comprise more than 100 students from across southern Connecticut. Stevens will be conducting a diverse set of contemporary works by composers Edie Hill, Marque  more
St. Bonaventure University: Wang Elected to IEEE Education Society Board of Governors
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 17 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Huihui Wang, associate professor of cybersecurity, was elected as a member-at-large of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Education Society Board of Governors for 2024-2026. Founded in 1957, the IEEE Education Society is a worldwide community of professionals dedicated to ensuring high-quality education in science and engineering. In addition, Wang and a former student, R  more
St. John's Forum Highlights Essential Questions Raised by Growth of AI
QUEENS, New York, Nov. 23 -- St. John's University issued the following news: Existing and potential future applications of artificial intelligence (AI) and the ethical dilemmas associated with it were outlined in a panel discussion hosted by St. John's University on November 17. The discussion, titled "Artificial Intelligence and Evolution," was moderated by Rev. Patrick J. Griffin '13HON, Executive Director, Vincentian Center for Church and Society, and featured experts in neuroscience, info  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Information Session - Opportunity to Present Facts
AKWESASNE, New York, Nov. 21 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: On Thursday, November 16, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe held its third community meeting of 2023 at the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort. Joining Tribal Council were officials from the Mohawk Council of Akwesasne and the Mohawk Nation Council of Chiefs, together they represent the Tri-Council in the land claim settlement. "We have worked ver  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Federal Funding Supports Tribal Recycling Initiatives
AKWESASNE, New York, Nov. 22 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is proud to announce that the Environment Division's Solid Waste Program has been awarded the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant (SWIR) from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the amount of $1.5 million dollars. Under the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for waste management and recycling p  more
Statement From Albany Mayor Sheehan on Unanimous Passage of the 2024 City Budget
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -- Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * "This budget is transformational. This is a budget for city residents that makes historic investments in public safety, world-class recreation facilities, streets and sidewalks, walkability, sustainability, and the City's workforce. "With this budget, we will build a new Lincoln Park Pool, West Hill Community Center, and Hoffman Park Recreation Center. We will add social workers in e  more
Statement From N.Y. Governor Hochul on Hostage Release Agreement in Gaza
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2023: * * * "Yesterday, I convened a meeting with New York's bipartisan Congressional delegation and the families of individuals whose loved ones have been taken hostage by Hamas. These families shared their stories and their grief with us, and we committed to doing everything possible to bring their loved ones home safely. "We welcome the news that an agreement has been reached to release h  more
Stevens Institute of Technology: The Climate is Changing. Stevens is Helping Plan, Prepare and Adapt.
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 21 (TNSRes) -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: The year-round weather in New York City is predicted to warm to that of Arkansas within as little as 60 years. Summers in many places haven't been this warm in more than one thousand centuries, and the planet's ice caps are melting much more quickly than was previously thought. Storms are becoming more severe, too. In 2021 New York and New Jersey took direct hits from tropical storms Henri and   more
Stony Brook Mental Health Expert Named to SUNY Hispanic Leadership Institute
STONY BROOK, New York, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Adam Gonzalez, PhD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Behavioral Health in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook University, is one of 11 fellows in New York State to be named to the State University of New York's (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI) Class for 2024. A licensed c  more
SUNY Sullivan Number One for Increase in New Student Enrollment
LOCH SHELDRAKE, New York, Nov. 21 -- Sullivan County Community College issued the following news: SUNY Sullivan proudly announces a groundbreaking achievement as it emerges with the largest year-over-year increase in enrolling new students among all State University of New York community colleges. SUNY Sullivan experienced an unprecedented surge in new student enrollment, increasing new student enrollment by over 20%, compared to a 3.9% average increase in SUNY community college enrollment acro  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Quick Pitch Competition Concludes Research and Entrepreneurship Week
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker UAlbany hosted its 1st Annual Quick Pitch Competition, which was designed to simulate an elevator-style pitch by giving faculty, staff and students a chance to pitch their ideas in 90 seconds or less. Faculty, staff and students with product ideas, innovations, startups or just a desire to practice their presentation skills were offered the opportunity to p  more
SUNY-Empire State University: President Lisa Vollendorf Featured on Higher Digital Podcast
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Empire State University President Lisa Vollendorf recorded a podcast with Joe Gottlieb, President and CTO of Higher Digital, a company that focuses on digital strategy and communications for higher education. The episode, titled "Overcoming Imperfect Incentives to Serve Learners of All Ages", is part of the Presidential Series on the "TransformED" podcast  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Brown Bag Speaker to Examine Harmful Algal Blooms
FREDONIA, New York, Nov. 22 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Harmful algal blooms - how they're formed and ultimately impact human, pet and wildlife health - will be explored by Visiting Assistant Professor Allison Hrycik in the next Brown Bag talk to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 6, beginning at noon. Brown Bag talks, whose 2023-2024 theme is "Gradually then Suddenly: Understanding Change," are presented by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. T  more
SUNY-Schenectady: New Mobile Training Labs Will Bring Customized Advanced Manufacturing and Healthcare Training Directly to Companies and Organizations
SCEHNECTADY, New York, Nov. 22 -- The State University of New York's Schenectady County Community College issued the following news: Two 44-foot long Mobile Training Labs now parked on campus won't be here for long. Soon, they will travel to businesses and organizations locally and across the state, offering customized Advanced Manufacturing and Healthcare training to employees who won't need to travel off-site to upgrade their skills, learn new skills, and earn specialized certifications. Made  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: Two Research Projects Get Big Supercomputing Access Boost
STONY BROOK, New York, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Work centering on machine learning and disease understanding, and thermonuclear explosions, selected under DOE's INCITE program * * * The Office of Science at the Department of Energy (DOE) has granted supercomputer access to two research projects led by Stony Brook University investigators as part of its Innovative and Novel Computational Impact on Th  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Mary Teelin Wins Spirit of Nancy Calhoun Award
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 22 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Mary Teelin, RN, a clinical training specialist at Upstate for nearly two decades, has been honored with the 2023 Spirit of Nancy Calhoun Award, presented by the Department of Spiritual Care, Clinical Pastoral, Education, and the Professional Advisory Council. The award is named for Nancy Calhoun, a former social worker at University Health Care Center, who played a key   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on Nov. 21, 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. We appreciate everyone joining us today for our weekly in-person media availability. As we enter week eight of this forum, we remain encouraged by the opportunities it has created for all of you to ask ques  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Honors NYPD Officers Who Saved New Yorkers' Lives
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of the honoring of the New York City Police Department officers who saved New Yorkers' lives on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Deputy Mayor Philip Banks III, Public Safety: Good morning. Good morning, everyone. So, I'm joined today by the mayor of the City of New York, Eric Adams, also the police commissioner of the City of New York, Edward Caban, the chief of Patrol, John Chell, and assistant commissioner at NYPD, Kaz Daught  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Initial $95 Million In Emergency Rental Assistance For NYCHA Residents
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of the announcement of the initial $95 million in emergency rental assistance for the New York City Housing Authority residents on Nov. 20, 2023: * * * Governor Kathy Hochul: Yes, indeed, my friends. How are you? Welcome, welcome. Lots of excitement in this room. We're here for one reason. NYCHA residents and families matter. That's why we're here. Stand up and give yourselves a round applause. We're here because yo  more
UAlbany Africana Studies Faculty Awarded $100,000 Grant to Grow Field, Increase Community Engagement
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 22 -(TNSres) - The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: The University at Albany's Africana Studies faculty have been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to support their work in making an impact and growing the field of Africana studies across local communities and beyond. The award will support the faculty as they host a series of activities over the next several years designed to expose and engage communities w  more
UB AI Expert David Doermann Testifies Before Congress on Threat of Deepfakes
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The last time University at Buffalo artificial intelligence expert David Doermann testified before Congress, in 2019, he warned lawmakers about the dangers of deepfakes and other synthetic media. Since then, the threat has only grown, Doermann said during his latest appearance on Capitol Hill. Speaking Nov. 8 to members of the House Oversight Subcommittee on Cybersecurity,  more
UB Tops in New York for Computer Infrastructure Awards
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 21 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo is top among all New York universities and colleges in receiving support from the National Science Foundation Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC). The OAC is the federal government's primary vehicle for establishing state-of-the-art computing infrastructure at U.S. colleges and universities. The resources and services available at these r  more
University at Buffalo: Analytics/AI Conference Brings New Perspectives to Businesses and Higher Education
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo School of Management hosted the inaugural Eastern Great Lakes Analytics Conference on Nov. 3 and 4, marking the first formal gathering of industry experts and academic researchers in Western New York dedicated to exploring the frontiers of data analytics and artificial intelligence. Organizers welcomed 130 attendees from more than 40 organ  more
University at Buffalo: Study Identifies Key Algae Species Helping Soft Corals Survive Warming Oceans
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The algae, from the genus Breviolum, resides inside the coral tissue, forming a symbiotic relationship * * * By Laurie Kaiser Scleractinian corals, or hard corals, have been disappearing globally over the past four decades, a result of climate change, pollution, unsustainable coastal development and overfishing. However, some Caribbean octocorals, or soft   more
University at Buffalo: Study Looks at RNA's Solo Act on the Ever-Changing Stage of Cellular Dynamics
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 16 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: RNA has been in the limelight for its starring role in cutting-edge vaccine technology, but RNA molecules are also key players in the inner workings of cells. This lesser explored RNA exploit is the subject of a new University at Buffalo-led study published Nov. 6 in Nature Chemistry. The work examines the role that temperature plays as RNA molecules undergo phase  more
WarnerMedia: Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia Network Developing Slate of Family-Friendly Unscripted Programming for Max
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Magnolia Network with Chip and Joanna Gaines today announced a forthcoming slate of family-friendly unscripted programming in development for Max, set to debut beginning in 2024. From ambitious large-scale competitions to out-of-the-box social experiments, this new premium content initiative will create a co-viewing experience in Max for families to watch and enjoy together,   more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary Great Photo, Lovely Life - Facing a Family's Secrets Debuts December 5
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: The HBO Original documentary GREAT PHOTO, LOVELY LIFE: FACING A FAMILY'S SECRETS, directed by Amanda Mustard and Rachel Beth Anderson, debuts TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 (10:00-11:55 p.m. ET/PT). The documentary will debut on HBO and be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: Amanda Mustard, a renowned photojournalist drawn to the power of truth-telling through the lens of her camera,  more
WarnerMedia: Max Announces Early Black Friday 70% Off Deal Available Today
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Starting today, Max will roll out a Black Friday deal for new and returning subscribers. The Max With Ads plan is now available for $2.99 per month for the first six months, down from $9.99 per month. The offer will be available for a limited time beginning today through Monday, November 27, providing a remarkable 70% off the regular price. Max viewers have access to the best  more
WarnerMedia: Max Celebrates The Holidays With 'Holiday Central' Curated Collection And In-App Surprises
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: Max's "Holiday Central" collection is now live on Max. As the home for holiday content on the platform, the page features a wide variety of series, films, and more that will surely spread joy and cheer to viewers throughout the holiday season. Starting FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, Max will feature an interactive Advent calendar in celebration of the holiday season entitled Unwrap Ne  more
Wells College: Students Present The Chronicle at Editors Conference
AURORA, New York, Nov. 21 -- Wells College issued the following new Attendees at this year's Forum for Undergraduate Student Editors Conference were fascinated by The Chronicle after current editor-in-chief Kayla Groth and associate editor Lauren Kimball presented Wells College's literary magazine Nov. 3. "It was really interesting for people to tell us afterward that they had never heard of a publication running for this long and that they were shocked at the fact that we are a completely stu  more
White & Case Advises EcoDataCenter on Euros170 Million Debt Financing to Accelerate Growth Plans
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EcoDataCenter on a Euros170 million debt financing, which aims to accelerate its expansion of sustainable data centers in the Nordic market. The consortium of banks providing the facilities included KfW and Kommunalkredit as Global Co-ordinators and Mandated Lead Arrangers, and Investec and NIBC as Mandated Lead Arrangers. EcoDataCenter is a Swedish data center comp  more
White & Case Advises EnBW on Euros1.5 Billion Green Bonds Issuance
NEW YORK, Nov. 24 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EnBW Group on the issuance of two tranches of notes with an aggregate principal amount of Euros1.5 billion. The first tranche has a principal amount of Euros650 million, a six-and-a-half-year term and a fixed coupon of 3.850%. The second tranche has a principal amount of Euros850 million, a ten-and-a-half-year term and a fixed coupon of 4.300%. EnBW intends to use a  more
White & Case Advises Joint Global Coordinators on US$350 Million Sale of Shares in Volvo Cars
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB and BNP Paribas as joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners on Geely Sweden Holdings AB's US$350 million sale of shares in Volvo Car AB (publ) (Volvo Cars). Geely Sweden Holdings AB is a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, a global automotive group which consists of several international br  more
White & Case Advises Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd. on Restructuring
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised global pure-play renewable energy company Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream") on a cross-border restructuring transaction that (i) restructures approximately US$1.5 billion in liabilities while permitting the equity sponsor to maintain its majority ownership in its borrower and project subsidiaries; (ii) resolves restructuring / insolvency proceedings and relate  more
White & Case Advises Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners on Acquisition of Majority Stake in UltraEdge
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners, a private infrastructure investment platform within Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), on an exclusivity agreement to partner with Altice France to establish the first nationwide independent colocation provider in France through the acquisition of a 70 percent majority stake in UltraEdge, a newly established data cente  more
White & Case Advises Neste on Euros600 Million Green Bond Issuance Under EMTN Programme
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Neste Corporation (Neste) on its issuance of Euros600 million 3.875% green bonds due 21 May 2031. Barclays Bank Ireland, Citigroup Global Markets, Credit Agricole, OP Corporate Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken acted as joint lead managers on the green bonds issued under Neste's Euros2.5 billion English law EMTN Programme, established in early March 2023 with Ci  more
White & Case Advises Nordic Capital on Sale of Consilium Safety Group
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Nordic Capital on its sale of Consilium Safety Group to Antin Infrastructure Partners. Nordic Capital is a leading sector-specialised private equity investor. Since inception in 1989, Nordic Capital has invested Euros23 billion in 140 investments. Consilium Safety Group is a global innovation leader in safety technologies specialising in intelligent fire, flame and   more
White & Case Advises on Sale of Khoemacau Copper Mine for US$1.875 Billion
NEW YORK, Nov. 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised various investment funds as the sellers of an indirect interest in the Khoemacau copper mine to MMG Limited for an enterprise value of US$1.875 billion. White & Case partner Richard Jones, who co-led the Firm's deal team, said: "Our role advising on this successful and competitive sale showcases both White & Case's cross-border and cross-practice capabilities within   more
White & Case Advises SigmaRoc on Acquisition of CRH's European Lime Businesses for Approximately Euros1 Billion
NEW YORK, Nov. 24 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised SigmaRoc plc on the acquisition of CRH plc's European lime businesses for a total deal value of approximately Euros1 billion. White & Case partner David Lewis, who led the Firm's deal team, said: "This transaction demonstrates White & Case's ability to deliver on complex cross-border M&A across multiple jurisdictions for a London listed PLC." SigmaRoc has entered in  more
White & Case Promotes 23 to Local Partner and 22 to Counsel
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has promoted 23 lawyers to local partner and 22 lawyers to counsel. "We are proud of what these exceptional lawyers have achieved in their careers to date and the significant contribution they all make to the success of the Firm through a commitment to providing our clients with the highest standards of service," said White & Case Chair Heather McDevitt. "Representing 13 practic  more
White & Case: Crypto Started With Grand Dreams, Then Backroom Deals. Now It's Mired in Lawsuits
NEW YORK, Nov. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: In WIRED, White & Case partner and Chair of the Firm's Global Intellectual Property practice group, Yar Chaikovsky, is quoted extensively on cryptocurrency pioneer Joel Dietz's case against his former collaborators on MetaMask, an Etherum-based crypto-wallet in the form of a web browser extension. The suit alleges that Dietz's former collaborator Aaron Davis, his new partner Dan Finlay and Consensys CEO Joe Lub  more
Winning Installation for The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2023 Unveiled at Abu Dhabi Art
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 23 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), unveiled the winning submission of the eleventh edition of The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2023 at Abu Dhabi Art. Shaheeq borrows wisdom from the mangrove trees sprouting around the UAE landscape and aims to inspire   more
Working with community leaders boosts family planning in Tanzania
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 21 -- 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: Hope for Eradicating Dormant But Deadly Cancer Cells
BRONX, New York, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: One of the main hallmarks of cancer is out-of-control cell division--the reason chemotherapy drugs target rapidly dividing cells in primary tumors or in tumors that have spread to other parts of the body. However, even before a primary tumor is detectable, some of its cells may travel to distant organs where they thwart chemotherapy by entering a dormant state. Years   more
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