| State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday December 03, 2023 ( 308 items ) |
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$3M Awarded to Hydronic Shell Technologies to Pilot New Building Technology in Syracuse
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems (SyracuseCoE) is pleased to announce that Hydronic Shell Technologies is the recipient of a $3 million grant from the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge. A nationwide competition administered by Enterprise Community Partners and the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Housing Affordability Breakthrough Challenge supports innovative solutions to ma
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'Nora the Explorer' Driven to Create Her Own Opportunities for Success at Binghamton University
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Anthony Borrelli
She calls herself "Nora the Explorer."
And, not unlike that beloved children's cartoon whose eponymous main character embarks on unique quests designed to broaden the mind, Nora Monasheri '23 decided her journey at Binghamton University would be defined by a desire to create opportunities.
"Being a child of immigrants, I've always felt you have to search for the opportunities yourself," Monas
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'Time, Talent and Treasure': Alumna Phaedra Stewart '91 Gives From the Heart
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Maxwell alumna Phaedra Stewart '91 finds it difficult to look at the world without seeing opportunities to connect with people, raise their spirits and empower them to make their lives better.
A self-described serial entrepreneur (some might say a serial social entrepreneur), Stewart applies this outlook to family, career and philanthropy and says it shapes how she invests her "time, talent and treasure." Stewart prou
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13 Gifts Ideas for the NBCUniversal Superfan
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release:
The holiday season is the perfect time to find thoughtful gifts for your friends and family, especially those who can't get enough of NBCUniversal's iconic shows and movies. From the comedy aficionados of 'The Office' to the adventurous spirits of 'Jurassic Park', our carefully curated list of 12 NBCUniversal gifts will make your holiday shopping a breeze. Whether you're searching for something special
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600 years of tree rings reveal climate risks in California
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
An interdisciplinary collaboration used 600 years of tree rings from the San Joaquin Valley to reconstruct plausible daily records of weather and streamflow scenarios during that period. Modeling based on those scenarios revealed the region has experienced vast variability in climate extremes, with droughts and floods that were more severe and lasted longer than what has been seen in the modern record.
This new approach
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A Passion for Elevating Medical Education Drives Iona Alumnus
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Iona University issued the following news:
Dr. Michael Foti, DO, '14 has been attracted to medicine since he was a young child.
"Since the age of 5, I have always known I wanted to enter the field of medicine," said Foti, now a clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. "I found biology particularly interesting in how it relates to living beings and how they function. The intricacies of biological processes and
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A&E's 'Secrets Of' Franchise Expands With New Documentary Series 'Secrets of Polygamy' Premiering Monday, January 8 at 10PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news release:
A&E expands the 'Secrets Of' franchise with new documentary series "Secrets of Polygamy," exposing the shocking realities of life within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), the Kingston clan or The Order also known officially as the Davis County Cooperative Society, and the Apostolic United Brethren (AUB). Through in-depth interviews with former members and exclusive photos and audi
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ABC News: 'Good Morning America' Ranks as the No. 1 Morning Newscast for 12 Straight Years Season to Date
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news:
"Good Morning America" averaged 3.097 million Total Viewers, 642,000 Adults 25-54 and 422,000 Adults 18-49 for the week of Nov. 20, 2023, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research.
"GMA" saw gains over the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+6% - 642,000 vs. 605,000) and Adults 18-49 (+6% - 422,000 vs. 399,000). In fact, "GMA" delivered 7-week highs (since w/o 10/9/23) with its 2
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ABC News: With More Than 8 Million Viewers, #1 Newscast Across All Broadcast and Cable Is 'World News Tonight With David Muir,' Ranking #1 in All Key Demos
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news:
"World News Tonight with David Muir" ranked as the No. 1 newscast on all of broadcast and cable in Total Viewers (8.177 million), Adults 25-54 (1.125 million) and Adults 18-49(855,000) during the week of Nov. 20, 2023, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. "World News Tonight" outperformed "NBC Nightly News" (7.648 million, 1.093 million and 772,000, respectively) by 529,0
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AI-generated images map visual functions in the brain
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine, Cornell Tech and Cornell's Ithaca campus have demonstrated the use of artificial-intelligence (AI)-selected natural images and AI-generated synthetic images as neuroscientific tools for probing the visual processing areas of the brain. The goal is to apply a data-driven approach to understand how vision is organized while potentially removing biases that may arise when looking at re
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Albany Mayor Sheehan Signs 2024 City of Albany Budget Into Law
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023:
Mayor Kathy Sheehan signed Ordinance 37.101.23 - the legislation adopting the 2024 City of Albany Budget - into law earlier this morning after the Common Council's unanimous passage of Mayor Sheehan's proposed budget.
Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan said, "The City of Albany's 2024 Budget is transformative. This is a budget that sends a clear message to the residents of the City of Albany about what
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Alfred University: New Interdisciplinary Program in Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Approved - an Intersection of Equine Studies and Psychology
ALFRED, New York, Nov. 28 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
Alfred University's Division of Psychology recently announced it will work jointly with the Bromeley-Daggett Equestrian Center, at Maris Cuneo Equine Park, and University graduate programs in Counseling and School Psychology to initiate a revolutionary new interdisciplinary program in Equine-assisted Psychotherapy.
The new concentration was recently approved by the New York State Department of Education, and clas
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Amanda Seyfried, Brooke Shields, Jason Momoa, Rachel Zegler, Sharon Stone Among Special Appearances at the 17th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023:
The Peabody and Emmy(R) Award-winning CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, which honors everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others, returns on Sunday, December 10 at 8pm ET. Host Anderson Cooper will be joined by CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates as co-host of the live show from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Notable guests will join the an
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An Update on U.S. Scholastic Book Fairs for Spring 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Scholastic has a clear mission: to make sure all children have access to books and resources that will help them learn to read and love to read. At the heart of inspiring a lifelong reader is ensuring every child finds the right books for them, and Scholastic Book Fairs is one of the many ways we do this. Today, delivering on this mission comes with extraord
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Announcement Regarding Gillian Lester, Dean of Columbia Law School
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Columbia University issued the following statement on Nov. 29, 2023, by President Minouche Shafik:
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Dear fellow members of the Columbia community,
Gillian Lester, who has served as Dean of Columbia Law School since 2015, has informed me of her decision to step down at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year to return to full-time teaching and scholarship as a member of the Faculty of Law.
Under Gillian's nine years of leadership, the Law School has recruited 25 full-
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As City Continues to Manage National Migrant Crisis, N.Y. Mayor Adams Expands Immigration Application Assistance Centers, Convenes Resettlement Working Group
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
As New York City continues to manage a national asylum seeker crisis largely on its own, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today launched an expansion of the Asylum Application Help Center, scaling up a resource that has helped thousands of asylum seekers complete complex immigration forms as they continue to pursue the American Dream. With funding from the state, the Adams administration will open t
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As State Prepares for Extreme Winter Weather N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million Investment for Roadway Repaving and Resiliency Enhancements
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million in funding has been released to support the renewal of State roadways impacted by extreme weather. The funding supports repaving projects at 66 locations, totaling almost 568 lane miles of pavement, and complements a record level of investment by the Governor in infrastructure across New York State.
"From a devastating blizzard to hi
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At Fordham Law Program, Former New York Gov. David Paterson Voices Support for Gubernatorial Succession Reform
BRONX, New York, Nov. 28 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
When former Lieutenant Gov. David Paterson was elevated to New York state's highest political office in the wake of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer's sudden resignation, the state constitution was unclear about the succession process. How, and if, the then-vacant lieutenant governor role he once held could be filled was a mystery.
The vacancy deprived the State Senate of the lieutenant governor's tie-breaking vot
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Bankrate: 3 in 5 Workers Say Pay is Not Keeping Up With Inflation, Up From 55% Last Year
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
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64% saw a pay increase in the past 12 months, but most were less than 5%
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Among employed Americans, 3 in 5 (60%) say their income has not kept up with increases in household expenses due to inflation in the past 12 months, up from 55% last year, according to a new survey from Bankrate. Less than one third (29%) say their pay has kept up with or exceeded inf
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Barack Ferrazzano: Christian Dior & Saks Fifth Avenue Debut 'Dior's Carousel of Dreams at Saks'
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 29 -- Barack Ferrazzano, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Christian Dior ("Dior") and Saks Fifth Avenue ("Saks") have partnered to launch a new campaign titled Dior's Carousel of Dreams at Saks, marking the first time Saks has collaborated with a luxury fashion house for its annual holiday initiative.
The largest takeover in the history of Saks required the efforts of 100 artisans, 10 months of meticulous planning, and the creation and transportation of sp
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Bard College Student Samantha Simon '26 Included in National Humanities Center's 2023-24 Leadership Council
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Nov. 30 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
Samantha Simon '26, a Bard student majoring in art history and visual culture, has been named as one of the members of the National Humanities Center's 2023-24 Leadership Council. As a member of the council, which was established to help prepare a select group of students with humanities-based leadership skills, Simon will join 31 other students from around the US in a unique series of interactive experien
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Bard College: Manuel Borja-Villel to Receive Audrey Irmas Award for Curatorial Excellence. CCS Bard Alum Carla Acevedo-Yates '14 Is Recipient of Inaugural Scott Lorinsky Alumni Award
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Nov. 30 -- Bard College issued the following news release:
The Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College (CCS Bard) announces internationally renowned art historian and curator Manuel Borja-Villel as the 2024 recipient of the Audrey Irmas Award for Curatorial Excellence. Accompanied by a $25,000 prize, the award, which first launched in 1998, honors outstanding curatorial achievements that have brought innovative thinking, bold vision, and dedicated service to a
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Bedrock of Success: Female Earth and Environmental Sciences Scholars Carry on a Legacy of Mentorship
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Professor Linda Ivany (center) poses at the Association for Women Geoscientists award ceremony with former members of her lab, including: (from left) Marie Jimenez G'18, Lindsay Moon '19, Emily Judd G'20 and Christy Visaggi G'04.
In the College of Arts and Sciences' (A&S) Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (EES), women have served as leaders and mentors dating back to the early 1980s, a time when the fiel
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Binghamton University Pharmacy Students, Researchers Recognized at National Event
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences researchers and students were in the spotlight earlier this month, traveling to Dallas, Tex., for the 2023 American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting.
Four Binghamton researchers and two students either presented their work to colleagues or were honored with awards for their achievements in pharmacy.
Their achievements
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Binghamton University: 10th Annual Poster Session for First-Year Research Immersion Brings Undergraduate Research to the Forefront
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Nov. 29, 2023:
Binghamton University will celebrate a decade of course-based STEM research for undergraduate students with the 10th Annual First-year Research Immersion Poster Session from 4-6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, in the Mandela Room, Old Union Hall and UU-120.
The poster session will provide first- and third-semester undergraduate students the chance to present the research they've completed so far
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Binghamton University: Museum Advisory Group Uses Community Connections to Enhance Programming and Engagement
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
When Diane Butler, director of the Binghamton University Art Museum, was putting together a grant-funded 2019 exhibition featuring Black art, she reached out to retired Broome County Arts Council Executive Director Sharon Ball to chair a community advisory committee.
"We had never had an advisory group before," said Butler. "But I thought, if we were going to have an exhibition of primarily African-American subje
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Binghamton University: Thinner Than Hair, Stronger Than Steel -- and Able to Hear? How Spider Silk Research Led to a New Kind of Microphone
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Ethan Knox '20
The human ability to notice the world around us is made possible by our sense organs -- eyes, ears, nose, skin and tongue -- which are so efficient that most people don't consciously think about them. Others, like Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering Ron Miles, have always had a "sense" for them.
"I have been interested in sound for some odd reason ever since I can remember. As I've
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Binghamton University: Undergraduate Fellows Take Part in New Global Research Opportunities
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Ethan Knox '20
In 2013, Binghamton University implemented the Road Map to Premier, a planning process that aimed to continue and advance the growing momentum of the University's academic and cultural excellence. Ten years later, these funds have been put to use in ways that have only made the Binghamton campus bigger, better and more inclusive. For example, a strategic priority added in 2021, internationalizati
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Binghamton University: Unique Flavors Roll Onto Campus With New Food Truck
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 30 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
The Caribbean Connection food truck debuted this week at Binghamton University.
From day one, the menu included jerk chicken wings, rice and beans, cassava fries, plantain nachos and beef patties. House-made sauces, like the hibiscus and habanero hot sauce and a Cuban-inspired mojo dipping sauce can be paired with the menu items.
Chef Cheya Brown's vision for the Caribbean Connection is to bring traditional dish
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Binghamton's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Holds Mini-Symposium for Hackensack Meridian Health
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
Binghamton University's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey have been pooling their resources recently to give students at both schools more opportunities for residencies and internships.
On Nov. 20, that collaboration continued through a a mini-symposium at SOPPS that allowed members from Hackensack Meridian Health to make the trip to
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Bitcoin could support renewable energy development
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Bitcoin mining is often perceived as environmentally damaging because it uses huge amounts of electricity to power its intensive computing needs, but what if the mining process could be used to mitigate climate change instead of accelerating it?
A new study led by Cornell researchers investigated planned renewable energy projects across the U.S. and calculated each project's potential to profit from bitcoin mining durin
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Blackstone Strategic Partners Closes Eighth Real Estate Secondaries Fund at $2.6 Billion
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release:
Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced the final close on $2.6 billion for its latest real estate secondaries fund, Strategic Partners Real Estate VIII L.P., and its related committed program vehicles.
Verdun Perry, Global Head of Strategic Partners, said: "We are incredibly grateful to our investors for their continued support. We remain committed to generating strong risk-adjusted returns for the millions of benef
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Bloomberg Green to Provide Comprehensive Coverage of COP28
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release:
Bloomberg Green, which is dedicated to reporting on the business, science and technology of climate change, will provide comprehensive coverage of this year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) across multiple media platforms. As a service to readers, Bloomberg.com will lift its paywall for Bloomberg Green and provide all of its content for free from November 30 through December 12.
Audiences will find daily news coverag
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Bloomberg Launches FAST Channels on Amazon Freevee
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release:
Bloomberg TV+ and Bloomberg Originals are now available as free ad-supported streaming (FAST) channels on Amazon Freevee in the US, UK, and Germany. This expands the availability of Bloomberg TV+ on Prime Video, which had previously launched for customers in Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Brazil.
The new channels add a destination for viewers to access Bloomberg's premium video content, unmatched global business coverage a
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Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs Catalyse ~$500 Million of Investment in the Clean Energy Transition in South and Southeast Asia
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Today, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Goldman Sachs announced that the Climate Innovation and Development Fund (CIDF) has completed allocating its $25 million in philanthropic concessional capital to help advance sustainable low-carbon economic development in South and Southeast Asia. Launched in 2021 and managed by the Asian Deve
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BloombergNEF: Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Prices Hit Record Low of $139/kWh
NEW YORK, England, Nov. 27 (TNSres) -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release:
Following unprecedented price increases in 2022, battery prices are falling again this year. The price of lithium-ion battery packs has dropped 14% to a record low of $139/kWh, according to analysis by research provider BloombergNEF (BNEF). This was driven by raw material and component prices falling as production capacity increased across all parts of the battery value chain, while dema
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BofA Global Research Calls 2024 "The Year of the Landing"
NEW YORK, Nov. 27 -- Bank of America, a financial institution, issued the following news release:
Few have experienced today's macro uncertainty in their lifetime, and investors have underappreciated and underpriced its impact. The recession that many expected in 2023 never arrived. Inflation rates peaked in the fall of 2022 in many geographies and disinflation continued throughout 2023, despite economies being generally stronger than expected. In their newly released outlook for 2024, BofA Glo
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Bringing Light to 'Digital Dark Spots': Expert Calls for Government Action
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The FCC recently adopted new rules that prohibit "digital discrimination," a term for policies or practices that limit broadband access based on income level, race, ethnicity, color, religion, or national origin. The rules will allow the commission to investigate complaints and penalize companies for violations.
Danielle Taana Smith is a Syracuse University professor whose area of research includes social justice and
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Brooklyn College: Chair of Anthropology Department Earns National Teaching Award
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Brooklyn College issued the following news:
By Rich Pietras
Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology in the School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences Patricia Antoniello has been awarded the 2023 AAA Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching of Anthropology from the American Anthropological Association. This prestigious recognition is given annually to educators who have impacted the discipline through outstanding teaching and inspirati
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Celebrating Karen Davis's Impact and Legacy
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Karen Davis' '83, G'90 desire to create a welcoming environment for all has permeated every corner of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS). Building the college's career services from the ground up and becoming the assistant dean of inclusive excellence, her impact has been cemented into the college's foundation. As she prepares to step down from her role, she leaves a lasting legacy that champions inc
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China expert, present at Xi visit to US, aims to cool tensions
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A Cornell expert on U.S.-China relations was among the attendees of the dinner following President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic summit on Nov. 15 in San Francisco.
At the dinner, Xi chose to deliver the friendliest of the three versions of the speech prepared for him, reflecting "a big change in tone from last year in U.S.-China relations," said Jessica Chen Weiss, the Michael J. Zak Professor f
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City College of New York: Grove School of Engineering Joins 'Doctoral Degrees Without Borders' Program
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- City College of New York issued the following news:
Doctoral students at nine New York City area graduate engineering programs, including CCNY's Grove School of Engineering, will soon be able to take courses at each other's institutions without any additional tuition, as part of a new multi-school agreement.
The Inter-University Engineering Doctoral Consortium (IUEDC), led by NYU Tandon School of Engineering, encourages PhD students to complement their primary program by t
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Classes, community show 'Ukraine is not only a country at war'
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A few times a week, songs from Ukraine can be heard coming from a classroom in Goldwin Smith Hall, as Cornell's Ukrainian program brings the country's culture to campus through language learning, folk tradition and history.
The effort is led by Krystyna Golovakova, visiting lecturer in the Department of Comparative Literature in the College of Arts and Sciences, a native of Ukraine and a recent refugee from the war-torn
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Clements Internship Awards Inspire Career Development
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Mark and Pearle Clements Internship Awards are now open for juniors, seniors and graduate students of any major who seek to further their career development through undertaking self-obtained unique internship opportunities. The award provides students with financial assistance to help in the pursuit of their unique professional goals.
The award typically provides students with $1,500-$6,000 to assist with interns
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CNN's Nick Watt Investigates 'AI and the Future of Humanity' for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2023:
The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a CNN Original, returns with an enlightening report from CNN National Correspondent Nick Watt on both the promises and the dangers of artificial intelligence. "AI and the Future of Humanity" will premiere on Sunday, December 3 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN.
The AI revolution is already underway and changing many aspects of human life, from creating art, to fighting wars, to curing disease. But lead
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College of Law Introduces First Joint JD/LLM Degree in Advocacy and Litigation
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University College of Law now offers the nation's first joint J.D./LL.M. degree in advocacy and litigation. The joint degree allows College of Law students to earn a J.D. and LL.M. at the same time, graduating with both degrees in three years, and at no cost beyond that of the J.D.
Prospective students applying for entry into the J.D. program for Fall 2024 will have the opportunity to apply for conditional e
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Columbia School of Public Health: Millions of Kids in U.S. Have Inadequate Health Care Coverage
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
Inadequate health coverage is a particular problem for commercially insured children, according to a new study released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research shows that coverage gaps are affecting publicly insured children as well. Until now, prior research had focused on documenting rates and trends in insurance consistency for children covered by all in
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Columbia University: Frank Agwuncha is Working, Teaching, and Wrapping Up a Master's in Sustainability
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
This December, once Frank Agwuncha puts the final touches on his coursework (the last thing he expects to turn in is a sustainability index project for the Sustainability Metrics Class), he will receive his Master of Science in Sustainability Management. Agwuncha joined the program (which is offered by the School of Professional Studies in partnership with the Climate School) last September, after spending more than eight years
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Columbia University: Millions of Kids in U.S. Have Inadequate Health Care Coverage
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
Inadequate health coverage is a particular problem for commercially insured children, according to a new study released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research shows that coverage gaps are affecting publicly insured children as well. Until now, prior research had focused on documenting rates and trends in insurance consistency for children covered by all insurance types. The findings are pub
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Columbia University: Mindfulness-Based Intervention Shows Promise for PTSD in Cardiac Arrest Survivors
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
A novel treatment that incorporates mindfulness into exposure therapy shows promise for reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress in survivors of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), a leading cause of death in the United States.
Each year, more than 356,000 Americans have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, with 90% of them fatal. Studies show that one in three survivors report symptoms that meet the criteria for post-traumat
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Columbia University: Soccer Heading Linked to Measurable Decline of Brain Structure and Function Over Two Years
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
A new study at Columbia University Irving Medical Center links soccer heading--where players hit the ball with their heads to direct it during play--to a decline in brain structure and function over a two-year period. The research is being presented for the first time at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America(link is external and opens in a new window) (RSNA) in Chicago this week.
While previo
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Competition highlights intersection of engineering, freedom of expression
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
On Nov. 15, in front of a cheering audience of their peers, six Cornell Engineering students explored how freedom of expression intersects with engineering and technology -- delving into complex and difficult issues like algorithmic bias, law enforcement surveillance, and code-switching in the workplace -- and one of them walked away with $2,000.
Lila Rallatos '24 won the grand prize in the uSPARK 2023 competition for t
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Content Writing certificate teaches leaders to engage and persuade
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
From internal planning documents to external media releases, a convincing piece of writing can be a key to success for business initiatives - and for the professionals who lead them.
Cornell's Content Writing online certificate program, offered through eCornell, empowers students with techniques to present information succinctly and engage readers with actionable next steps. Lauren Chambliss, senior lecturer in the Depa
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Cornell Center for Social Sciences announces fall grantees
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The Cornell Center for Social Sciences (CCSS) continues to fund Cornell research tackling some of society's most immediate challenges. In alignment with the Center's interdisciplinary ethos, CCSS's fall grants round consists of 16 awards across eight Cornell schools and colleges. These grants will seed research in 12 different departments, supporting the exploration of such topics as the efficacy of for-profit solutions t
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Cornell hosts Engineers for a Sustainable World national conference
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
With the goal of exploring new solutions for environmental challenges, 150 bright young minds from across the continent convened at Cornell from Nov. 9 through 12 for the 2023 Engineers for a Sustainable World Conference.
Engineers for a Sustainable World aims to empower students and professionals to design and implement sustainability projects as well as conduct education outreach across the globe. As the home of the fo
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Cornell: Aaron Gokaslan Receives PyTorch Award for Excellence in Code Review
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news:
Aaron Gokaslan, a prominent researcher and PhD student from Cornell Tech, has received the PyTorch Award for 2023. PyTorch's codebase is a popular deep-learning framework, and the PyTorch Award for Excellence in Code Review is a recognition of Gokaslan's dedication to maintaining the highest standards in AI technology.
"I am deeply honored to contribute to the PyTorch community and receive the PyTorch Award for Excellence in Code Rev
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Cumulus Podcast Network to Provide Brand Safety & Suitability Measurement Through Barometer
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announced today that the Cumulus Podcast Network will now provide brand suitability and safety measurement across the Cumulus Podcast Network through Barometer.
Barometer provides brand-suitability measurement and contextual targeting unique to the podcast space. The team built an AI engine to analyze podcast content and report
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CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: ISPH Researchers Awarded NIH Grant to Study Impacts of Climate Change on Disease Transmission
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release:
The Intramural Targeted Climate Change & Health (ITCCH) program has awarded a two-year, $185,042 grant to Assistant Professor Nash Rochman, Associate Professor Elizabeth Kelvin and colleagues to support work to improve access to historical and forecasted climate data to better understand the impacts of climate change on infectious disease transmiss
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CUNY: AIDS Posters on Display at the Graduate Center Show International Response to the Crisis
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news:
"Defining an Era" exhibition features 25 posters from 19 countries from the 1980s to today.
Forty years ago, the Centers for Disease Control published the first official Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report of a then nameless, fatal syndrome that is now known as AIDS. Since the 1980s, federal governments and health organizations worldwide have produced educational posters about the risks and mean
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Dead & Co concert proceeds fund climate solutions
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The 2030 Project has launched its new Climate Solutions Fund, which aims to catalyze large-scale, impactful climate research across Cornell and is made possible in part by proceeds from the Dead & Company concert in May at Barton Hall. The call for proposals is open now; the application deadline is March 29, 2024.
The 2030 Project: A Cornell Climate Initiative, which is administered by the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sus
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Defying the Odds: Azat Gundogan's Journey to FSU
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
To mark this freedom of expression theme year, Global Cornell presents a three-part series profiling the challenges and successes of Cornell's past scholars under threat, written by Afghan journalist Fatima Faizi. When she fled Afghanistan in August 2021, Faizi was a correspondent for the New York Times and Al Jazeera. Today she is a student at Columbia University's School of General Studies in New York City.
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Deloitte and IBM Collaborate to Help Organizations Accelerate Sustainability Outcomes
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- IBM issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Deloitte today announced a global collaboration with IBM (NYSE: IBM) that will leverage the two companies' leading sustainability solutions, which together can help clients accelerate emissions reductions strategies and make sustainability programs an embedded part of their organization's core business.
Through the collaboration, clients can leverage multiple IBM solutions and can integrate data from the IBM Envizi ES
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Republicans Cheer Spending From Bill They Opposed - Again
WASHINGTON, Nov. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
"A spokesperson for Williams did not respond to a request for comment."
A new report in E&E News calls out MAGA extremist Brandon Williams for mocking the CHIPS and Science Act on the campaign trail in 2022 and then promptly flip-flopping on his stance after it was revealed that the bipartisan bill could bring billions of dollars in investments and create thousands of jobs in New York's 22
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Why Expelling Santos Won't Solve the N.Y. GOP's Problems
WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Criminally-indicted George Santos faces 23 federal charges for shady financial schemes, both his former campaign fundraiser and former treasurer pleaded guilty to federal crimes related to his 2022 campaign, and a recent report (https://ethics.house.gov/sites/ethics.house.gov/files/documents/Committee%20Report_52.pdf) released by the House Ethics Committee confirmed what we
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DFS ANNOUNCES $1 MILLION CYBERSECURITY SETTLEMENT WITH FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) today announced that First American Title Insurance Company (First American) will pay a $1 million penalty to New York State for violations of DFS's Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR Part 500) stemming from a large-scale cybersecurity breach in May 2019. The breach contributed to the exposure of consumers'
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Donate Food to Reduce Your Library Fines
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University Libraries is once again offering an end-of-semester opportunity for students to reduce their library fines while doing good for others.
Students can reduce their library fines while doing good for others during the "Food for Fines" program, which runs Dec. 4 through the end of the Fall 2023 semester.
"Food for Fines" will run from Monday, Dec. 4 through the end of the Fall 2023 semester. All Libr
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Dr. Carolyn Wong Simpkins Named President of Zynx, a Hearst Health Company
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- Hearst issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Hearst announced today that Carolyn Wong Simpkins, M.D., Ph.D., has been named president of its Zynx Health business unit, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Steven R. Swartz, president and chief executive officer of Hearst; Gregory Dorn, M.D., president of Hearst Health; and Charles Tuchinda, M.D., executive vice president of Hearst Health.
"With all the demands on clinicians today, supporting car
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Dr. Sekai Turner Named to Lead Keuka College's 'Exciting' New Honors Program
KEUKA PARK, New York, Nov. 29 -- Keuka College issued the following news release:
With the naming of a new director, an advisory council in place, and student interest already percolating, Keuka College's new Honors Program is generating attention and enthusiasm.
The program, which officially starts with the incoming Class of 2024, is being led by Dr. Sekai Turner, a lifelong educator who has made Keuka College her professional home for the past six years.
"Dr. Turner has perpetually been an
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DTCC'S Alternative Investment Product Services Surpasses 10,000 Unique Funds
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that its Alternative Investment Product Services (AIP) has reached a new milestone by surpassing over 10,000 unique funds on the service, an increase of 20% in the past year. At the same time, the numb
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Dynamic Yield by Mastercard Unveils Shopping Muse, the Next Generation Personal Retail Assistant
PURCHASE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Dynamic Yield by Mastercard today announced Shopping Muse, an advanced generative AI tool that revolutionizes how consumers search for and discover products in a retailer's digital catalog.
Shopping Muse re-creates the in-store, human experience by translating consumers' colloquial language into tailored product recommendations, complete with suggestions for coordinating products and accessories. Consu
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Entrepreneurship director co-authors book for founders
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Zach Shulman '87 J.D. '90, director of Entrepreneurship at Cornell, has co-authored a new booklet for startup founders focused on legal issues.
"Startup Launch - Liftoff with Legal 101 for Entrepreneurs," which helps founders think early about key items that will set them off on the right legal track, was created by Shulman and a team of corporate and intellectual property lawyers at WilmerHale, including partners Jenna
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First Year Seminar Rewarding for Students, Faculty and Staff Alike
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The First Year Seminar (FYS 101) was established at Syracuse University in 2021 with the goal of helping incoming students create meaningful and rewarding connections with faculty, staff and each other. The potential benefits to new students were clear, but faculty, staff and current students have discovered benefits as well.
FYS 101 is a semester-long, one-credit course taken by all first-year and incoming transfer
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Fla. A.G. Moody Ramps Up LEO Recruitment Efforts With Sunshine Sit-Down Series Featuring New Officers From California, New York, Rhode Island and New Hampshire
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Nov. 30 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ashley Moody is ramping up law enforcement recruitment efforts with a new interview series highlighting out-of-state officers who answered the call to come Be A Florida Hero. The Sunshine Salute Sit-Down Series features officers, deputies and troopers who heard the call, left their homes and now serve in the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. The series includes
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Forbes Announces Its Under 30 Class Of 2024, Honoring Young Trailblazers Shaping the World for the Better
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
Forbes today unveils its 13th annual Under 30 List for the Class of 2024, recognizing 600 leaders from North America, within 20 different industries, many of whom are creating meaningful change through their entrepreneurship.
"This is one of the most diverse and ambitious Under 30 classes to-date, and particularly in terms of the scope of their work and impact of their leadership," said Kristin Stoller, Senio
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Fordham Law School: How the 'The New AI' Presents Opportunities and Threats
BRONX, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
Generative artificial intelligence technologies, including ChatGPT, are revolutionizing the legal world, raising complex questions involving AI sentience, personal privacy, and the future of legal ethics, education, and employment.
"The New AI: The Legal and Ethical Implications of ChatGPT and Other Emerging Technologies," a day-long symposium co-sponsored by the Fordham Law Review and Fordham's C
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Fordham Law School: Meet Pavel Koivistoinen, LL.M. '23
BRONX, New York, Dec. 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following Q&A on Dec. 1, 2023, by Pavel Koivistoinen, ex-legal director of Next Games:
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Pavel Koivistoinen, LL.M. '23 is the former legal director of Next Games, the first publicly listed mobile games developer and publisher in Finland. Now, he is in the midst of leveling up his own legal education through Fordham Law's LL.M. program in Corporate Compliance.
* Where did you study before Fordham Law?
University of Hel
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Fox Business Network's Varney & Co. and Kudlow are Top Two Shows in Business News for 21st Consecutive Month
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release:
FOX Business Network's (FBN) Kudlow (weekdays, 4 PM/ET) and Varney & Co. (weekdays, 9 AM-12 PM/ET) ended the month of November as the top two highest rated shows in business news, according to Nielsen Media Research. Notably, the two shows have dominated the business ranker for the past 21 months. FBN's critical pre-market program hosted by Maria Bartiromo, Mornings with Maria (weekdays, 6-9 AM/ET),
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Fox News Audio to Debut New Podcast Searching for Heroes With Benjamin Hall on December 4
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
FOX News Audio will debut a new weekly podcast hosted by FOX News correspondent Benjamin Hall beginning Monday December 4. Entitled Searching for Heroes with Benjamin Hall, the podcast will highlight inspiring stories of community and compassion, while providing a voice to America's unsung heroes.
The first episode will feature a look back at the catastrophic injuries Hall sustained
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Fox News Channel Notches 90 of the Top 100 Telecasts in Cable News for November
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release:
FOX News Channel (FNC) finished November 2023 with 90 of the top 100 cable news telecasts for the month, while CNN netted zero, according to Nielsen Media Research. The network remained cable television's most-watched across total day viewership and second in primetime behind only ESPN. FNC also marked 34 consecutive months defeating the cable news competition in primetime total viewers by double and
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Fox News Channel's Desantis Vs. Newsom: The Great Red Vs. Blue State Debate Moderated by Sean Hannity Delivers More Than 5 Million Viewers on Thursday, November 30th
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release:
FOX News Channel's (FNC) DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate in Alpharetta, GA was the second most-watched program in linear television last night averaging a total of 4.75 million viewers and a whopping 742,000 in the 25-54 demo which represented nearly 73% of the cable news share in total viewers and 77% of the cable news share in the key demo, according to data from Nielsen Med
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Fox Weather Expands Distribution to Dish Network and Sling Freestream
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
FOX Weather, FOX News Media's free ad-supported streaming television ("FAST") weather service has expanded its distribution to include DISH Network and Sling Freestream subscribers effective today announced its president Sharri Berg.
In making the announcement Berg said, "As we continue to grow our premium live weather news service, we are thrilled to expand FOX Weather's reach to i
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From Quad to Commission: Kristen Northrop Reflects on Raising 2 U.S. Army Officers at Syracuse University
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
While her sons were training to become officers in the military, Kristen Northrop had a rare vantage point to observe their development from her office at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
The Northrop family, from left to right: William, Gabby (William's wife), Dana, John, Kristen and EJ with grandparents Janet and Ed Heinrich
Two of Kristen's three sons, William Northrop '19 and John Northrop '22,
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Grow-NY winners aim to make regional economic impact
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Hypercell Technologies of Peachtree Corners, Georgia, was named the $1 million grand prize winner of the fifth annual Grow-NY Food and Agriculture business competition. Six other winners split a combined $3 million in awards.
Hypercell Technologies, a startup that provides rapid point-of-care diagnostics for the food chain, was one of eight finalists to take home prize money during the Grow-NY Food and Ag Summit, held N
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Hamilton College: Actor Matthew McConaughey is Next Great Names Guest
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 1 -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
Matthew McConaughey will be the next guest in Hamilton's Sacerdote Great Names series, on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., in the Margaret Bundy Scott Field House. The event will be free and open to the public, but tickets will be required. Ticket information will be posted online in February. The event will be livestreamed for alumni and current parents with a My Hamilton account.
A native of Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey
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Hamilton College: Because Hamiltonians Design Sustainably - Lindsay Suter '86
CLINTON, New York, Nov. 29 -- Hamilton College issued the following news:
Sustainable-design architect Lindsay Suter '86 built on his environmental issues honors with the Green Building Council's Green Advocate Award in 2022.
The GBC is the premier nonprofit institution for the development of sustainable design in the U.S., and perhaps the world. "It's essentially their 'lifetime achievement' award for architects and community proponents of green building," Suter says. "As I remarked to their
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Hendricks Chapel Brings Students Together for Interfaith Service Opportunity
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
On a recent Sunday afternoon, students from a range of religious and spiritual identities and traditions gathered at Hendricks Chapel to break bread.
Following a meal and time for interfaith conversation, the students traveled to the East Syracuse headquarters of the We Rise Above The Streets Recovery Outreach nonprofit organization, where they worked together to fill bags with hygiene items, warm socks and snacks to
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Hendricks Chapel to Ring in the Season with 'Horns and Harmonies' Dec. 17
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
"Horns and Harmonies" returns to Syracuse University's Hendricks Chapel on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 7:30 p.m. with a festive program of songs, carols and instrumental classics.
Free and open to the public, the concert features the Syracuse University Brass Ensemble (SUBE) and the Spirit of Syracuse (SOS) Chorus, led by artistic director James T. Spencer and co-directors Sky Harris '06, G'08 and Alicia Caron, respectively.
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Highlights for ABC News' 'GMA3: What You Need to Know,' Dec. 4-8
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Dec. 1, 2023:
The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "GMA3: What You Need to Know" during the week of Dec. 4-8. "GMA3: What You Need to Know" is a one-hour program co-anchored by Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, with Dr. Jennifer Ashton as chief health and medical correspondent. The news program airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC, and 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.
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Highlights for ABC News' 'Good Morning America,' Dec. 4-9
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news:
The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "Good Morning America" during the week of Dec. 4-9. "Good Morning America" is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, and Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m. EST) on ABC.
Highlights of the week include the following:
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Hofstra University MHA Alumni Association Honors Brownlee
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 1 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
The Hofstra Master of Health Administration (MHA) Alumni Association honored Darren Brownlee at its 2023 Networking Event. Brownlee, who earned an MHA from Hofstra in 2012, following his B.A. in psychology in 2009, is the senior division chair of the Education Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
Brownlee began his healthcare career at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore - serving in many capacities, including in th
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Hon. James E. Graves Jr. G'80, L'80 Will Be the College of Law's 2024 Commencement Speaker
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The College of Law announces that the Hon. James E. Graves Jr. G'80, L'80 will be the Class of 2024 Commencement Speaker. Graves is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He is the first Black jurist from Mississippi to serve on that court.
Graves is a highly respected jurist who is known for his integrity and commitment to public service. Before being nominated to the federal bench in 20
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ILR partnering with HBCUs to study Black worker organizing
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
An ILR School researcher, Jobs with Justice and the Center for Economic Policy Research have secured a $450,000 grant from WorkRise for a project to improve economic security and mobility for low-wage workers and create a more equitable labor market in the South.
Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research and senior lecturer at the ILR School, and three other principal investigators will lead a team of re
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ILR partnering with HBCUs to study Black worker organizing
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
An ILR School researcher, Jobs with Justice and the Center for Economic Policy Research have secured a $450,000 grant from WorkRise for a project to improve economic security and mobility for low-wage workers and create a more equitable labor market in the South.
Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research and senior lecturer at the ILR School, and three other principal investigators will lead a team of re
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Indigenous Studies Researcher Advises the United Nations on Inequalities in Food Security and Nutrition
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Mariaelena Huambachano is an Indigenous scholar, native to Peru, with Quechua ancestry, who also lived for many years in Aotearoa, the Indigenous name for New Zealand. There she completed her undergraduate and graduate studies and formed long-lasting relationships with Maori, the Indigenous people of New Zealand. She joined Syracuse in 2021 as an assistant professor to help build the Global Indigenous Cultures and Env
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Infor Positioned as a Leader in the Nucleus CPQ Technology Value Matrix 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Nucleus Research has positioned Infor as a Leader in its CPQ Technology Value Matrix 2023 for the fourth-consecutive year. Infor is recognized for delivering bespoke functionalities and item configurations for a diverse range of industries.
"Infor's CPQ solution supports seamless integration with a multitude of applica
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Infor Positioned as a Leader in the Nucleus WMS Technology Value Matrix 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Infor(R), the industry cloud company, today announced that Nucleus Research has positioned Infor as a Leader in its WMS Technology Value Matrix 2023. Infor is recognized for its strong WMS platform with a wide range of capabilities, including newly integrated machine learning.
"Infor offers a comprehensive enterprise-class WMS solution in the cloud and on-premises to streaml
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Johns Hopkins SAIS and Kissinger Center for Global Affairs Honor Dr. Henry Kissinger's Legacy
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
The Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs mourn the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger.
Born in Furth, Germany in 1923, Henry Kissinger fled Nazi Germany with his family in 1938 and moved to New York City. He served in the U.S. Army in Europe during the Second World War and was awar
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KKR to Acquire Remaining 37% of Global Atlantic for $2.7 Billion in All-Cash Transaction
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Global Atlantic Financial Group, a U.S.-focused retirement, life insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC ("Global Atlantic" or "GA") today announced a definitive agreement under which KKR will acquire the remaining 37% stake of leading insurance company Global Atlantic, increasing KKR's ownership to 100%.
Joe Bae and Scott Nuttall, Co-Chief Executive Officers
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Mary E. Graham Appointed Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs in Falk College
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Mary E. Graham, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Sport Management, has been named Falk College associate dean of faculty affairs effective Jan. 2, 2024. This newly created leadership position reports to Falk College Dean Jeremy Jordan and is dedicated to faculty development and success. In this role, Graham will guide all Falk College efforts related to faculty development--from hiring to retirement--and work clo
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Mastercard Names Michelle Meyer as Chief Economist and Head of the Mastercard Economics Institute
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Mastercard today announced that Michelle Meyer has been named the company's chief economist and head of the Mastercard Economics Institute, a macro-economic think tank, enabling deeper and meaningful engagements with customers, partners, and policymakers. In this role, Meyer and her team will be responsible for developing and delivering differentiated economic, financial, policy and market thought lead
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Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Black Friday Retail Sales Up Year-Over-Year
PURCHASE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Mastercard issued the following news release:
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* Black Friday retail sales build on-top of double-digit growth experienced in 2022; Jewelry and Apparel top gift lists.
* Sporting events and restaurants factor into the traditional shopping day with E-commerce sales up +8.5% YOY.
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According to Mastercard SpendingPulse(TM), which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. retail sales on Friday, November 24 were up +2.5%
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Maxwell Professor Contributes to Wilson Center Report on China's Foreign Economic Policy
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Daniel McDowell, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, has published an essay exploring the implications of Chinese bank expansion abroad in the 2022-23 Wilson China Fellowship Report "Understanding China Amid Change and Competition."
In his piece, "Lending Tree: The Motives Behind and Implications of Chinese Bank Branch Growth in Foreign Markets," McDowell
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Media Tip Sheet: Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger Passes Away at 100
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
"Henry A. Kissinger, the scholar-turned-diplomat who engineered the United States' opening to China, negotiated its exit from Vietnam, and used cunning, ambition and intellect to remake American power relationships with the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War, sometimes trampling on democratic values to do so, died on Wednesday at his home in Kent, Conn. He was 100." (via The New York Times)
Faculty experts a
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Mercer University Press Authors Luncheon Spotlights Several Noted Writers
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 29 -- Mercer University issued the following news:
Mercer University Press will host its 33rd Annual Authors Luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 9, at the InterContinental Buckhead in Atlanta, with book signings with a number of acclaimed authors. The event also features a luncheon with presentations from authors Patti Callahan Henry, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, Richard North Patterson and Ronda Rich.
Henry is the New York Times, Globe and Mail and USA Today bestselling author of 17
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Mercy University Partners With Regeneron to Showcase Diverse Scientific Career Paths for Students
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 29 -- Mercy University issued the following news:
On October 20, a group of 16 enthusiastic volunteers from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals visited Mercy's Westchester Campus to meet with students and provide unique insights into the wide-range of potential career paths open to future scientists.
The event, made possible through the collaborative efforts of Regeneron, Mercy University's Office of Career and Professional Development and Volunteer New York, was part of the
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Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center Awarded FDA Grant for Clinical Trial on Experimental AML/MDS Treatment
BRONX, New York, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release:
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Leading Researchers in Rare Blood Cancers to Investigate New Therapeutic Strategy that Targets Leukemic Stem Cells
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Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS)--two related blood diseases that disproportionally strike older adults--are notoriously difficult to treat and associated with high relapse rates. Although new therapies have
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million in Environmental Bond Act Funding Now Available for Zero-Emission School Buses
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $100 million is now available for zero-emission school buses under the historic $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. The New York School Bus Incentive Program provides funding to make clean buses and the associated charging infrastructure more affordable for public school districts and bus operators t
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $18.6 Million Investment for Three Bridge Replacement Projects on the Thruway in Central New York
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of an $18.6 million investment for three separate bridge replacement projects on the Thruway in Central New York.
"The completion of these projects marks another investment in New York's roadways to modernize our transportation system." Governor Hochul said. "Infrastructure improvement projects enhance quality of life, keep our roa
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $44.6 Million Pavement Improvement Project On Thruway I-87 In Rockland and Orange Counties
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of a $44.6 million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway I-87 in a critical corridor spanning Rockland and Orange counties used by approximately 92,000 vehicles each day. Overseen by the Thruway Authority, the work covered nearly 10 miles between exit 15, New Jersey - I-287 - NJ Route 17 South, in the Town of Ram
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Grand Opening of New 37-Unit Supportive and Emergency Housing Development in Schenectady
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of 37 units of permanent supportive and emergency housing in Schenectady to help address homelessness. Operated by Bethesda House of Schenectady, Inc., Cara House includes 26 units of permanent supportive housing and 16 beds of emergency housing that were created as part the $8.5 million development.
"Successfully addressing homeles
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Holiday Toy, Coat and School Supply Drive to Benefit New Yorkers in Need
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York's annual statewide holiday donation drive to benefit families in need across New York will begin on Friday, December 1. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being sought to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season.
"The holiday season is the season of giving and I encourage New Yorker
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces More Than Two Gigawatts of Community Solar Has Been Installed in New York
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than two gigawatts of community solar has been installed in New York - enough to serve 393,000 homes, reaffirming the State's position as the top community solar market in the United States. This community solar milestone contributes to five gigawatts of distributed solar operating across the state, with 3.3 gigawatts in development. Today's
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces New York Awarded Nearly $24 Million in Federal Funding to Strengthen and Modernize State's Electric Grid
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced New York was awarded nearly $24 million in federal funding to strengthen and modernize the State's electric grid to reduce the impacts of extreme weather and natural disasters. The Grid Resilience and Tribal Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Energy under the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will provide support for New York projects t
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 60-Unit Affordable Housing Development In Schenectady
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on Mosaic Apartments, a two-building development that will create 60 apartments in Schenectady's Mont Pleasant neighborhood. The all-electric, energy-efficient development will include 30 apartments with onsite support services for seniors and people with disabilities.
"Today's investment in Schenectady will create dozen
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Convenes the New York State Office of Faith and Non-Profit Development Services
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today convened the newly reimagined Office of Faith and Non-Profit Development Services. The Office, formerly known as New York's Office of Faith-Based Community Development and Services, will help provide assistance to vulnerable New Yorkers and connect communities to state grant opportunities.
"Scripture says, 'As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens ano
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Highlights Continued Success of Program to Distribute Meals to Veterans, Service Members and Their Families Through New York State's Partnership With Hellofresh
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the continued success of an initiative to distribute meals to New York's veterans, service members and their families through a partnership between the New York State Department of Veterans' Services and HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit delivery company. Initiated to combat food insecurity that was exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic
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N. Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect the Rights of Seniors Living With HIV and Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation S.1783A/A.372A, which establishes a bill of rights for long-term care facility residents who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or living with HIV. The bill prohibits long-term care facilities and their staff from discriminating against any resident on the basis of a resident's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity
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N.Y. A.G. James Releases Annual "Pennies for Charity" Report
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
In advance of Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, New York Attorney General Letitia James today released her annual "Pennies for Charity: Fundraising by Professional Fundraisers" report. The report analyzes data from 2022 charitable fundraising campaigns submitted to the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Charities Bureau by professional fundraisers. The report looks
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N.Y. A.G. James Takes Action to Protect Laws Restricting Large-Capacity Gun Magazines
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 19 attorneys general filed an amicus brief (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/amicus-curiae/brief-of-amici-in-duncan-v.-bonta.pdf) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of a California law that restricts large-capacity gun magazines. The case, Duncan v. Bonta, concerns the constitutionality of a California law that
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N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
The COVID-19 pandemic hit the South Bronx especially hard, but the area's economy has shown resiliency, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"The South Bronx was hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic but was resilient because of dedicated and hardworking neighborhood groups and advocates, and the strength of its re
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N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Releases Draft Access, Public Use Plan for John White Wildlife Management Area for Public Comment
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released a draft Access and Public Use Plan (APUP) for the John White Wildlife Management Area (WMA) for public review and comment. The comprehensive plan will guide management for wildlife and public access over a 10-year timeframe, after which DEC will assess conditions and needs and u
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces City Hall, Municipal Buildings, Iconic New York City Sites to Be Lit Orange for Annual "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" Campaign
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and several other municipal buildings and iconic city sites will be lit orange tonight in honor of the annual "16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence" campaign. Led by the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) and the New York City Commission on Gender Equity (CGE), which sits within the Mayor's Of
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces More Than Half of Hardest-to-Reach New Yorkers Have Moved From Street Into Care One Year After Severe Mental Illness Plan Launches
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
One year after launching an ambitious plan to support New Yorkers living with untreated severe mental illness and experiencing homelessness, New York City Mayor Eric Adams updated New Yorkers on the city's progress, announcing that more New Yorkers are getting connected to the care they need and have begun stabilizing their lives. Thanks to intense coordination between city and state agencies, inc
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Calls In for Live Interview on GMGT Live's "The Reset Talk Show"
NEW YORK, Nov. 24 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview by J.R. Giddings of GMGT Live's "The Reset Talk Show":
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J.R. Giddings: New York City Mayor Adams is with us this morning. Good morning, Mr. Mayor. How are you?
Mayor Eric Adams: Quite well. Good morning. Good morning to all your listeners. You know, one of my favorite times of the month is hopping on, doing the check ins with the show. And it's good to see you at City Hall at many of our press
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Cracks Down on Landlords of Illegal Smoke Shops
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today opened a new front in the Adams administration's efforts to combat the proliferation of illegal, unlicensed smoke shops and protect the health and well-being of consumers and young New Yorkers put at risk by unregulated cannabis and tobacco products. The New York City Sheriff's Office Joint Compliance Task Force to Address Illegal Smoke Shops has sent letters t
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Unveils Plan for First-Ever Community Vending Area at Corona Plaza
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today unveiled a plan to establish the first-ever regulated community vending area at Corona Plaza in Queens. Developed by a group of city agencies led by Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, in partnership with local elected officials, community leaders, and other partners, the plan will ensure that Corona Plaza remains a welcoming community space that is safe,
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Unveils Plan To Make NYC First East Coast City To Transition City's Heavy-Duty Fleet Vehicles To Renewable Fuel
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Commissioner Dawn M. Pinnock today outlined a plan that will make New York City the first city on the East Coast to transition all heavy-duty vehicles in the city's fleet from fossil to renewable fuel. The city's fleet currently includes more than 12,600 on- and off-road trucks and specialized eq
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Announcing Technical Standards Working Group Meeting on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Infrastructure
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice announcing technical standards working group meeting (Case No. 18-E-0138; 22-02356) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure.
In the Matter of EV Technical Standards Working Group.
NOTICE ANNOUNCING TECHNICAL STANDARDS WORKING GROUP MEETING
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Technical Standards Working Group will c
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Establishing Reply Comment Deadline Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice establishing reply comment deadline (Case No. 22-E-0064) on Nov. 28, 2023:
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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.
NOTICE ESTABLISHING REPLY COMMENT DEADLINE
On August 22, 2023, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) filed a petition requesting that
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Technical Conference Involving N.Y. Independent System Operator
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of technical conference (Case No. 22-E-0633) on Nov. 28, 2023:
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In the Matter of New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Proposed Public Policy Transmission Needs for Consideration for 2022.
NOTICE OF TECHNICAL CONFERENCE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Department of Public Service staff will host a second Agency Siting Working Group technical conference on December 8, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. t
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice on Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, Infrastructure
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-E-0138) on Nov. 28, 2023:
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure.
NOTICE ANNOUNCING MAKE-READY PROGRAM STAKEHOLDER WEBINAR
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Department of Public Service Staff (Staff) will convene a Stakeholder Webinar on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST, via WebEx to provide a
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Soliciting Comments Involving Empire Offshore Wind
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice soliciting comments (Case No. 22-T-0346) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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Application of Empire Offshore Wind LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Construction of Approximately 12 Miles of Transmission Lines from the Boundary of New York State Territorial Waters to a Point of Interconnection in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County.
NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS
On J
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Soliciting Comments on Motion of Commission to Develop Dynamic Load Management Programs
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice soliciting comments (Case No. 14-E-0423) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Develop Dynamic Load Management Programs.
NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING STAKEHOLDER SESSION
In its Order Directing Dynamic Load Management Program Changes (Order), issued on April 21, 2023, in this proceeding, the Public Service Commission (Commission) directed Department of
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving BDS Builders
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0578) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against B D S Builders LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT
INTRODUCTION
On February 20,
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving City of Long Beach Public Works
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0579) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against City of Long Beach Public Works for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving Drulyk Construction
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0574) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Drulyk Construction, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT
BY THE COMMISSION
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving St. Onge Landscaping
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0580) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against St. Onge Landscaping for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
IN
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving Town of Babylon
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0577) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Town of Babylon for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Adopting Terms of Consent Order Agreement Involving Town of Wirt Highways
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order adopting terms of consent order agreement (Case No. 23-G-0581) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Town of Wirt Highways for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation.
ORDER ADOPTING TERMS OF CONSENT ORDER AGREEMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Meter Accessory Involving Tesla
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving meter accessory (Case No. 23-E-0137) on Nov. 29, 2023:
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Petition of Tesla, Inc. for Approval of Meter Accessory Tesla Backup Switch.
ORDER APPROVING METER ACCESSORY
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) requests approval of the Tesla Backup Switch (Backup Switch) for use in electric metering applications. By this Order, the Commission finds that the Backup Switc
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Cablevision Systems Long Island Franchise With Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0482) on Nov. 28, 2023:
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Petition of Cablevision Systems Long Island Corporation for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County.
ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By petition filed on August 28, 2023, and supplemented on August 29, 2023, and September 21, 2023, Cablevision Systems Long Islan
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With City of North Tonawanda, Niagara County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0546) on Nov. 28, 2023:
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Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the City of North Tonawanda, Niagara County.
ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By petition filed on September 28, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of th
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Colden, Erie County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0524) on Nov. 28, 2023:
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Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Colden, Erie County.
ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By petition filed on September 11, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Fallsburg, Sullivan County
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0531) on Nov. 28, 2023:
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Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Fallsburg, Sullivan County.
ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By petition filed on September 12, 2023, and supplemented on September 19, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitte
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving 311 West 42nd Street Associates
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 22-E-0649) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Notice of Intent of 311 West 42nd Street Associates LLC to Submeter Electricity at 312 West 43rd Street, New York, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By Notice of Intent filed on November 17, 2022 (Notice of Intent), 311 We
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving 312 Coney Island Avenue
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0108) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Petition of 312 Coney Island Ave, LLC to Submeter Electricity at 312 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By petition filed on March 1, 2023 (Petition), 312 Coney Island Ave, LLC (Owner) request
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving 495 11th Avenue Owner Realty
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0153) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Notice of Intent of 495 11th Avenue Owner Realty LLC to Submeter Electricity at 495 11th Avenue, New York, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By notice of intent filed on March 30, 2023 (Notice of Intent), 495 11th Avenue O
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving Driggs Partners
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0048) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Petition of Driggs Partners LLC to Submeter Electricity at 510 Driggs Avenue, New York, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By petition filed on January 25, 2023 (Petition), Driggs Partners LLC (Owner) requests authorization
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving Empire State Dairy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0207) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Notice of Intent of Empire State Dairy LLC to Submeter Electricity at 2840 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By notice of intent filed on April 21, 2023 (Notice of Intent), Empire State Dairy LLC
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving Valentine Avenue
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0100) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Petition of Valentine Ave. LLC to Submeter Electricity at 2829 Valentine Avenue, Bronx, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
By petition filed on February 22, 2023 (Petition), Valentine Ave. LLC (Owner) requests authorization
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving A.J. Contracting of N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0573):
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against A.J. Contracting of NY LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On May 1, 2023, while installing
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Capo Design Build
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0568) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Capo Design Build for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On April 26, 2022, wh
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Double A Services
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0558) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Double A Services LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On May 9, 2023, while
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Double A Services
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0569) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Double A Services for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On November 30, 2022, while
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Edwin & Sons Home Improvement
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0560) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Edwin & Sons Home Improvement Corp for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Fernando's Home Improvement 2
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0561) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Fernando's Home Improvement 2 Inc for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On M
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Fitzpatrick Enterprises
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0559) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Fitzpatrick Enterprises Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On April 17, 2023,
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Hamptons Tennis
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0562) on Nov. 30, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Hamptons Tennis Company, Inc for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On May 15
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving J&K Trucking & Excavating
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0566) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against J & K Trucking and Excavating, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving KT Contracting
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0572) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against KT Contracting Inc for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On May 31, 2023, while repl
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Mauro Contracting
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0564) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Mauro Contracting Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On April 12, 2023,
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Rock Hard Excavating
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0565) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Rock Hard Excavating LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On March 8, 2023, wh
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving Ryan Waterproofing
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0571) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Ryan Waterproofing Co. LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On April 24, 2023,
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving VRD N.Y. Construction
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0563) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against VRD NY Construction Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACKGROUND
On March 16, 2023,
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Determining Penalty Involving William A. Gross Construction Associates
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order determining penalty (Case No. 23-G-0567) on Dec. 1, 2023:
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In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against William A. Gross Construction Associates, Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid.
ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
BACK
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Directing Reinstatement of Dismantling Fund Involving Jamestown Board of Public Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order directing reinstatement of dismantling fund (Case No. 23-E-0299) on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Petition of the Jamestown Board of Public Utilities for Approval to Reinstate a Dismantling Fund.
ORDER DIRECTING REINSTATEMENT OF DISMANTLING FUND
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On June 1, 2023, the City of Jamestown Board of Public Utilities (BPU) filed a petition (Petition) requesting authorization
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order on Rehearing Involving Christopher Court Housing/Wavecrest Management B#466
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order on rehearing (Case No. 21-E-0202) on Nov. 29, 2023:
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In the Matter of the Rules and Regulations of the Public Service Commission, Contained in 16 NYCRR in Relation to Complaint Procedures - Appeal by Christopher Court Housing Co/Wavecrest Management B#466 of the Informal Decision Rendered in Favor of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (019136).
ORDER ON REHEARING
BY THE COMMIS
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Atlantic Energy
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 1, 2023:
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To: Emily Cipes, Atlantic Energy LLC, 2170 Buckthorne place, Suite 375, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Dear Ms. Cipes:
RE: Triennial Filing
This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your triennial application. The retail access application meets the requirements of the Uniform Business Practices (UBP), the Home
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Brown's Fuel Service
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 27, 2023:
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To: Michael Palmese, 9 Sommers Lane, 2nd Floor, Staten Island, NY 10314
RE: Brown's Fuel Service LLC- Triennial Filing
Dear Michael:
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 be
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Delhi Telephone, TC Systems
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 1, 2023:
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To: Eileen M. Bodamer, Bodamer Consulting, LLC, 415 Hepplewhite Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30022, eileen@bodamer.com
Re: Matter 23-01949 - Petition for Approval of the Interconnection Agreement by and between Delhi Telephone Company and TC Systems, Inc.
Dear Eileen Bodamer:
The Department of Public Service (Department) has received the petition of Delhi Telephone
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Dunkirk & Fredonia Telephone, TC Systems
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 1, 2023:
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To: Eileen M. Bodamer, Bodamer Consulting, LLC, 415 Hepplewhite Drive, Johns Creek, GA 30022, eileen@bodamer.com
Re: Matter 23-01964 - Petition for Approval of the Interconnection Agreement by and between Dunkirk & Fredonia Telephone Company and TC Systems, Inc.
Dear Eileen Bodamer:
The Department of Public Service (Department) has received the petition of Dun
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Emily Cipes
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 30, 2023:
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To: Emily Cipes, 2170 Buckthorne place, Suite 375, The Woodlands, TX 77380
RE: Triennial Filing
Dear Emily:
This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your triennial application. The retail access application meets the requirements of the Uniform Business Practices (UBP), the Home Energy Fair Practices A
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Frontier Communications
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 28, 2023:
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To: Andrew M. Klein, Klein Law Group PLLC, 1250 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036, AKlein@KleinLawpllc.com
Re: Case 20-C-0267 - In the Matter of Frontier Communications Corporation, et al. Notice of Filing of Chapter 11 for Financial Restructuring.
Dear Mr. Klein:
In accordance with the Commission's Order Approving Joint Petition Subject
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Good Energy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 29, 2023:
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To: Mr. Javier Barrios, Managing Partner, Good Energy, L.P., 232 Madison Avenue - Third Floor, New York, NY 10016, javier@goodenergy.com
Re: Compliance with Community Choice Aggregation Administration Regulations.
Dear Mr. Barrios,
After observing repeated violations of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program Rules, the Department is issuing this lett
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Greens Corners Solar
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 29, 2023:
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To: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission Agency Building 3, Albany, NY 12223-1350
Re: Case 23-E-0587 - Petition of Greens Corners Solar LLC for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and for an Order Granting Lightened Regulation Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 68.
Dear Secretary Phil
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Joule Assets
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 29, 2023:
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To: Ms. Jessica Stromback, CEO, Joule Assets, Inc., 2875 Route 35, Katonah, NY 10536, jstromback@jouleassets.com
Re: Compliance with Community Choice Aggregation Administration Regulations.
Dear Ms. Stromback,
After observing repeated violations of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program Rules, the Department is issuing this letter to New York State's
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving N.Y. State Electric & Gas, Rochester Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 30, 2023:
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To: Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany NY 12223-1350
RE: Case 23-G-0437 - In the Matter of a Review of the Long-Term Gas System Plan of New York State Electric & Gas Corporation and Rochester Gas and Electric.
Dear Secretary Phillips:
The Department of Public Service (Department) selected CRA International, Inc. d/
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving SunSea Energy
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 29, 2023:
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To: Jacob Adigwe, 1930 Marlton Pike East, Suite N73, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
RE: SunSea Energy, LLC - Triennial Filing
Dear Jacob:
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 r
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Sustainable Westchester
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 29, 2023:
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To: Mr. Jim Kuster, Executive Director, Sustainable Westchester, 40 Green St., Mount Kisco, NY 10549, jim@sustainablewestchester.org
Re: Compliance with Community Choice Aggregation Administration Regulations.
Dear Mr Kuster,
After observing repeated violations of the Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program Rules, the Department is issuing this letter to
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving U.S. Energy Partners
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Nov. 27, 2023:
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To: Joel Glassman, 600 Franklin Ave, #268, Garden City, NY 11530
RE: U.S. Energy Partners LLC - Triennial Filing
Dear Joel:
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 review
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N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District - Facilities Department Overtime'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-120) on Dec. 1, 2023, entitled "Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District - Facilities Department Overtime."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District (District) officials properly approved and monitored the Facilities Department's overtime costs.
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Key Findings
District officials did not properly approve and monit
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N.Y. State Comptroller: 'St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-99) on Dec. 1, 2023, entitled "St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether the St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for Information Technology (IT) assets.
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Key Findings
BOCES officials did not prop
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N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Tonawanda City School District - Procurement'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-108) on Dec. 1, 2023, entitled "Tonawanda City School District - Procurement."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether Tonawanda City School District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services.
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Key Findings
The Board of Education (Board) and District officials did not always use a competitive process to procure
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N.Y. State Comptroller: 'University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-123) on Dec. 1, 2023, entitled "University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men - Payroll."
Here are excerpts:
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Audit Objective
Determine whether University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men (School) officials accurately compensated employees.
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Key Findings
School officials did not always accurately compensate employees or require adequate support f
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N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Village of Greene - Investment Program'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-112) on Dec. 1, 2023, entitled "Village of Greene - Investment Program."
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Audit Objective
Determine whether Village of Greene (Village) officials developed and managed a comprehensive investment program.
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Key Findings
Village officials developed a comprehensive investment program but did not effectively manage the program. During the 22-month a
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N.Y. State Education Dept.: Bronx Public Hearing Set on Mayoral Control of New York City Schools
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
The first of five public hearings will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, December 5 at DeWitt Clinton High School in the Bronx as part of the State's comprehensive review of the overall effectiveness of mayoral control of New York City schools, the New York State Education Department announced today. In accordance with Chapter 364 of the Laws of 2022, all members o
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N.Y. State Education Dept.: Family Newsletter From Commissioner Rosa
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following newsletter by Commissioner Betty A. Rosa:
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Dear Parents and Families,
As we enter the holiday season, now is a perfect time to reflect on the importance of family. I know how much love and care you dedicate each day to supporting your children's learning--from communicating with their teachers to helping with homework to reading together at bedtime. Thank you for your efforts to keep your children
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N.Y. State Education Dept.: New York State Library Announces December Public Programs
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for December. The following free upcoming Webinars require registration and are available online.
Digital Equity Roundtable Conversation (Webinar)
Friday, December 8, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
The New York State Library's Digital Equity Roundtable Conversations are a series of webinars that offer an opportunity for digital equit
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N.Y. State Education Dept.: New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries Recognizes the Yonkers Public Library With the 2023 Shubert Library Excellence Award
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
The New York State Library and the New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries have selected the Yonkers Public Library to receive the distinguished 2023 Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award, Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced today. This commendation, accompanied by $1,000 and a commemorative certificate, is courtesy of The Friends of the New York State Libr
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N.Y. State Power Authority Renewable Energy Conferral Report Published Today
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today published its first Conferral Report growing out of an annual stakeholder conferral process called for in legislation included in the 2023-24 Enacted State Budget. A copy of the report may be accessed here on the NYPA website. The Conferral Report discusses the State's progress toward meeting the targets established in the State's Cli
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N.Y.C. Health Department Releases 2022 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, Commemorates 2023 World AIDS Day
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
The Health Department today released its 2022 HIV Surveillance Annual Report, which shows continued progress toward ending the HIV epidemic in New York City. In 2022, 1,624 people were newly diagnosed with HIV in New York City, down 2% from 2021, 17% from 2018, and 72% from 2001. The relatively stable number of new HIV diagnoses from 2021 to 2022 may reflec
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National Republican Congressional Committee: Josh Harder Votes to House Illegal Immigrants in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news:
Tent cities in a New York national park... Illegal immigrant camps in a national monument and on Southern California public lands... What's next, Yosemite?
Just when you thought Josh Harder couldn't get more extreme, he turned around and voted to let the federal government house illegal immigrants in national parks, forests and public lands.
"Derelict in his duty to protect Central Valley families
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National Republican Congressional Committee: Mike Levin Votes to House Illegal Immigrants in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news:
Tent cities in a New York national park... Illegal immigrant camps in a national monument and on Southern California public lands... What's next, Yosemite?
Just when you thought Mike Levin couldn't get more extreme, he turned around and voted to let the federal government house illegal immigrants in national parks, forests and public lands.
"Derelict in his duty to protect Southern California fami
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National Republican Congressional Committee: Titus, Lee & Horsford Vote to House Illegal Immigrants in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on Dec. 1, 2023:
Tent cities in a New York national park... Illegal immigrant camps in a national monument and on public lands... What's next, Yosemite?
Just when you thought Dina Titus, Susie Lee and Steven Horsford couldn't get more extreme, they turned around and voted to let the federal government house illegal immigrants in national parks, forests and public lands.
"Derelict in their duty to p
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National Republican Congressional Committee: Val Hoyle Votes to House Illegal Immigrants in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news:
Tent cities in a New York national park... Illegal immigrant camps in a national monument and on public lands... What's next, Oregon forests?
Just when you thought Val Hoyle couldn't get more extreme, she turned around and voted to let the federal government house illegal immigrants in national parks, forests and public lands.
"Derelict in her duty to protect Oregon families from crime and fentany
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Ned Blackhawk, Winner of the 2023 National Book Award for Nonfiction, Speaks at Columbia
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
Ned Blackhawk spoke about Native American scholarship and archives on November 17 at an event sponsored by Columbia's Lehman Center for American History. Two days earlier, he had won the National Book Award for Nonfiction for The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History.
"Was it earlier this week, or earlier this morning?" joked Blackhawk, the Howard R. Lamar Professor of History and Ame
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New CCE director shares vision, appreciation, and hope
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
After nearly 10 years as the New York State 4-H Director, Andrew Turner '88, MPS '98, is moving into a new role as Director for Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) beginning Dec. 1.
In this episode of 'Extension Out Loud,' Turner shares his vision for moving the organization forward and his deeply personal connection to and appreciation for the CCE educators across the state who selflessly drive and embody CCE's commitm
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New grant to broaden support for hardware entrepreneurs
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Rev: Ithaca Startup Works is set to expand its hardware accelerator programs thanks to a new $2 million "Build to Scale" grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration. A local matching fund of $2 million, including $1 million from Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), brings the total award amount to $4 million.
Administered by Cornell's Center for Regional Economi
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New group unites, empowers female students of color
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
When Trisha Beher '25 arrived at Cornell, she wanted to join a student group that united and empowered women of color, that encouraged them and prepared them for leadership roles in their fields. She found myriad professional, feminist and cultural or race-based organizations but not one that combined all three.
Beher was only a first-year student, but she saw a need and founded a student organization - Women Leaders of
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New Intelligence++ Ventures Initiative
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University Libraries is launching a new Intelligence++ Ventures initiative, thanks to a generous donation from Gianfranco Zaccai '70 H'09 and the Zaccai Foundation for Augmented Intelligence (Intelligence++(tm)). The Intelligence++ Ventures initiative is an extension of the Intelligence++ program that launched in the Fall of 2020 in Syracuse University Libraries' Blackstone LaunchPad, in partnership with the
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New Lerner Gift Amplifies the Impact of Healthy Mondays and Public Health Initiatives
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Words that resonate, a memorable message and the power of the media to inspire action--these are fundamental to improving public health and foundational to the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health. Established at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in 2011 with a gift from Sidney "Sid" Lerner '53 and his wife, Helaine, the Lerner Center has brought together students, faculty
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New Research on Veterans with Less than Honorable Discharges
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
More than 1 in 7 veterans discharged between 2002 and 2013 received a less than "Honorable" discharge, according to new research out of Syracuse University. The "Serving Those Who Served: Renegotiating Support and Benefits for U.S. Military Veterans with Less than Honorable Discharges" research brief describes how service members with behavioral or mental health challenges, ethnoracial minorities, members of the LGBTQ
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New York Institute of Technology: A Passionate Storyteller
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news:
While at New York Tech, Erica Ayisi (B.F.A. '03, M.A. '10) did not predict a future as a long-form writer. She spent her time as an undergraduate and graduate student building an impressive portfolio of television experience--most of it in front of the camera as an on air-reporter. But since graduating, her career has taken her in some fascinating directions, allowing her to tell stories from around the world in
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Newhouse School Video Wall Wins EdScoop 50 University IT Innovation of the Year Award
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news:
The Newhouse School has been honored with an EdScoop 50 University IT Innovation of the Year Award for the dynamic digital video display that lines the south wall of the Newhouse I lobby.
EdScoop lauded Samsung's "The Wall" display, which debuted in fall 2022, for providing a "vibrant canvas for storytelling." Using a combination of graphics, photos and text, the display we
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Newhouse School: Inaugural Weiss Lecture Series Speaker Rex Briggs Exudes Optimism for Future of AI
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news:
Communicators should experiment with artificial intelligence so that they can better understand the emerging technology and incorporate AI responsibly into marketing plans or other messaging, an award-winning researcher and author said.
Rex Briggs expressed so much optimism during a recent talk at the Newhouse School about the potential responsible uses of AI that
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Nixon Peabody Selects Partner Lindsay Maleson to Lead Healthcare Practice
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to share that partner Lindsay Maleson has been selected to lead the AmLaw 100 law firm's Healthcare practice.
Lindsay's practice focuses on the representation of academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, medical schools, and hospital systems on a variety of healthcare regulatory issues. She has a niche practice advising on medical staff, medical education, and graduate
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Noble House Hotels & Resorts Moves Property Management to the Cloud With Infor
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Noble House Hotels & Resorts, a curated collection of award-winning boutique hotels, luxury resorts, and unforgettable adventures, has selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) of record. The organization decided to remove its existing PMS system and fully standardize on the In
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Notre Dame: ND-GAIN to Launch Global Urban Climate Assessment, Measuring Climate Resiliency at the City Level
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news:
By Erin Blasko and Jessica Sieff
Images of catastrophic flooding filled social media in October as the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia dropped more than 6 inches of rain on New York City in less than 24 hours, inundating streets, subway tunnels and basement apartments across the city.
Across the river in Hoboken, however, the effects of the storm were relatively mild. Schools let out on time, an
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Nursing Executive Shares Leadership Lessons With Mercy's Future Leaders
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Nov. 28 -- Mercy University issued the following news:
On November 14, Launette Woolforde, Ed.D., D.N.P, spoke to business and nursing students about leadership as part of the Mercy University Executive Speaker Series. The event was co-sponsored by the School of Nursing. Woolforde is deputy chief nursing officer for Northwell Health -- the largest employer and the largest health care provider in New York State -- and assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker Sc
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NYC Environmental Protection Dept.: Construction Advisory for Gowanus Canal Combined Sewer Overflow Storage Tanks
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release:
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is progressing on construction of two underground storage tanks that will capture millions of gallons of combined sewage and rainwater that would otherwise overflow into the Gowanus Canal during rainstorms. This $1.6 billion investment complements the US Environmental Protection Agency's on-going Superfund dredging projec
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NYC Health + Hospitals: Lifestyle Medicine Program Expands to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County as Part of Citywide Expansion
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that its nationally recognized Lifestyle Medicine Program has expanded to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County in Brooklyn. This is the third of six new sites to make the program available citywide, following the recent launch of the program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in the Bronx and NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull in Brooklyn. The pilot program,
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NYPD: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on April 5, 2023 in the Confines of the 103rd Precinct
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 5, 2023 in the confines of the 103rd Precinct.
The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident.
All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-wor
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NYSCA Grants Awarded to 5 Faculty, 2 Organizations
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Five faculty members have each received $10,000 New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Individual Artist grants to carry out creative projects, including several that have a focus on public service in the arts.
NYSCA also awarded a $40,000 Organizational Support grant to an interdisciplinary art and storytelling collaboration by faculty from the College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) and the School of Educat
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NYU Law School: Bryan Stevenson Brings Students to Montgomery, Alabama to Explore Equal Justice Initiative's Mission
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news:
In November, sixty students from NYU Law and other New York University graduate schools spent two days in Montgomery, Alabama, visiting the offices of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and several historical sites as part of the course "Narrative Strategies for Racial Justice and Equality," taught by Bryan Stevenson, University Professor and Aronson Family Professor of Criminal Justice.
Stevenson founded EJI
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NYU Law School: Mehrsa Baradaran '05 Examines What Makes Law Legitimate at Derrick Bell Lecture
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news:
On November 14, Mehrsa Baradaran '05, a professor at University of California, Irvine School of Law and an expert on banking law and racial wealth disparities, delivered the 28th annual Derrick Bell Lecture on Race in American Society. In her remarks, Baradaran said laws must be constantly evaluated and made more just in order to maintain law's legitimacy, citing as an illustration her family's experience of re
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NYU: Stern in the News | Nov. 28, 2023
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following "Stern in the News" wrap up:
* Business Insider | 11/28/2023 |
* Commentary from Professor of Management Practice Suzy Welch is referenced: "TikTok Offers Gen Z Advice on How to Survive a 9-to-5 Job (https://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-survive-9-to-5-job-gen-z-tiktok-2023-11)."
* CNBC | 11/27/2023 | Professor Aswath Damodaran video interview: "The Rally's Staying Power (https://twitter.com/
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Official Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Donated by Binghamton Professor
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
Although the first tenet of her profession is "being of service to others," Jackie McGinley didn't imagine that she would put it to use the way she has this holiday season -- by donating the 80-foot tall, 43-foot wide, and 12-ton Norway Spruce in her side yard to be the official Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.
"It was one of the easiest decisions that we've ever made. As a social worker, and a core of my own fa
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Oral delivery a possibility for silica-based C'Dots
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Take a pill, or get a shot? Given the choice, most people would likely go for the former.
Ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell hybrid silica nanoparticles - known as Cornell Prime Dots, or C'Dots - are among the nanocarriers for therapeutics that were thought to be viable only by injection, but new Cornell research has shown the potential for their oral administration.
"Because the particles are so small, we always though
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Pace University Awarded $1.48 Million to Reduce Carbon Emissions
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSres) -- Pace University issued the following news release:
Pace University was recently awarded $1,486,720 from New York State as part of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge. This competitive program provides funding to large energy users such as manufacturers, universities, and health care facilities in New York State to implement clean energy projects that reduce carbon emissions.
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) an
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Pages Cafe Will Pilot an Evening Meal-Swipe Equivalency Program Beginning Today
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
During the busy finals preparation period, students studying in Bird Library later in the evening will have new food options to select from at Pages Cafe. From Monday through Thursday through the end of the semester, Pages will expand its operating hours to remain open until 9 p.m. In addition, from 4 to 9 p.m., the cafe will accept meal swipes as payment for prepackaged dinner meals.
As at Goldstein Food Hall, stude
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Paul Hastings Adds Premier Investment Funds Partner in New York
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2023:
In a move that further strengthens its growing global funds offering, Paul Hastings LLP announced today that leading investment funds lawyer Anna Rips has joined the firm as a partner in New York from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
The addition of Rips bolsters Paul Hastings' premier investment funds and private capital practice with particular expertise in credit funds at a time when global
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Paul, Weiss Adds IP and Technology Transactions Partner in London
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023:
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that John Patten, a specialist in intellectual property and technology transactions, will be joining the firm in the Corporate Department, resident in London. Patten advises clients on the technology, IP and data components of a variety of complex commercial and corporate transactions, as well as on data protect
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PCORI Grant Awards $2.1M To Downstate Health Sciences University and University Of Illinois Urban-Champaign For Inclusive Research StudyPage Title
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University issued the following news release:
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Study will focus on enhancing diversity in health research partnerships
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A research team at the School of Public Health at Downstate Health Sciences University led by Thomas I. Mackie, Ph.D., MPH, Chair of Health Policy and Management, has secured a $2.1M award (Improving Research Partnership With Engagement Mapping: A Pilot Study to Advance Engagement Science |
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Politico Names Sally Goldenberg Senior New York Editor
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 29 -- Politico issued the following statement on Nov. 28, 2023:
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Announcement from Executive Editor, Joe Schatz and Editorial Director, States, Ryan Hutchins:
Team,
When POLITICO launched a New York operation in 2013, one of the first hires was Sally Goldenberg. Sally and her brand of urgent, scoop-driven reporting set a benchmark for what great political journalism looks like in the city and helped define our approach statewide. A decade later, we're thrilled
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Princeton and Columbia Policy School Deans Model Scholarly Discourse During Talk About Israel-Hamas War
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
Observing the often-vitriolic discourse that emerged in society surrounding the war between Israel and Hamas, Princeton's Amaney Jamal and Columbia's Keren Yarhi-Milo co-wrote a widely cited New York Times op-ed late last month about the vital role universities can play in fostering constructive dialogue on complex and difficult topics.
On Tuesday, the two policy school deans came together in a wide-ranging conve
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Princeton: Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury *06 Will Be Baccalaureate Speaker
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 28 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury of the Eastern District of New York, the first Muslim woman and first Bangladeshi American to serve as a U.S. federal judge, will be Princeton's Class of 2024 Baccalaureate speaker. Choudhury earned her master's in public affairs from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) in 2006.
Baccalaureate, an end-of-year interfaith service that is one of Princeton's oldest
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Professor's Take on Biden Skipping COP28 Climate Summit
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will miss the COP28 climate summit. Even though the two recently met on climate change, many are not happy Biden won't be in attendance with the nearly 200 other countries who will be there.
Matthew Huber, professor of geography and the environment at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs, shared his thoughts below. If you'd like to s
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Rachel Steinhardt Awarded NSF Grant to Study Brain Chemistry
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Rachel Steinhardt, assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded a CAREER grant from the National Science Foundation for her project, Chemical Tools for Bio-Orthogonal Neuromodulation.
One of the most perplexing challenges in neuroscience is how to explain the brain's ability to learn and change itself. This function of the brain enables a large slate of behaviors and mental states, including sl
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Remaking the built environment by reimagining waste
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Visitors to the pedestrian mall in the heart of downtown Ithaca, New York, may find themselves passing a large poster with directions to the Waste(d) Imagination Tour. Following a QR code leads the curious to the PocketSights smartphone app which showcases a wide variety of user-built self-guided walking tours. In this particular case, rather than digging into local literary history or neighborhood highlights, users are
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Report: Apprenticeships can drive inclusive clean energy economy
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The ILR School's Climate Jobs Institute will share its new report, "Building an Equitable, Diverse and Unionized Clean Energy Economy: What We Can Learn from Apprenticeship Readiness," at an in-person and online event on Nov. 30 from 8:30 to 11 a.m at the Cornell ILR Conference Center in midtown Manhattan.
The event is free and open to the public.
"The Climate Jobs Institute report addresses a core aspect of tackling t
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Researchers win grants to remove carbon from air, manufacturing
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Two Cornell researchers have each won grants to develop carbon removal technologies that aim to position New York as a global hub for carbon removal and clean industrial technology and innovation.
Greeshma Gadikota, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Cornell Engineering and a Cornell Atkinson Senior Faculty Fellow, seeks to recycle some of the materials generated during steel and aluminum manu
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Bestselling Author Ibram X. Kendi to Headline Expressions of King's Legacy
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 30 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Author and historian Ibram X. Kendi will be the keynote speaker at Rochester Institute of Technology's Expressions of King's Legacy, an annual program dedicated to celebrating the life and impact of Martin Luther King Jr.
The 2024 event will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Jan. 30 at RIT's Gordon Field House. The event is free and open to the public. The event will not be live streamed. Registra
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Rochester Institute of Technology: NTID's DeafTEC Receives $1.6 Million Grant Renewal
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The DeafTEC program at RIT's National Technical Institute for the Deaf has received a renewal grant for $1.6 million to continue its work serving as a resource for high schools and community colleges that educate deaf and hard-of-hearing students in STEM-related programs and for employers hiring deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
With a focus on STEM technician education, the program is a N
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Saunders College of Business Honors Professor With Dedication of Daniel D. Tessoni Business Center
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 30 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Saunders College of Business at RIT faculty, alumni, and students--together with local business leaders--have recognized a popular, longtime professor at the college with the dedication of a multifunctional space inside Max Lowenthal Hall.
The Daniel D. Tessoni Business Center honors the esteemed RIT faculty member who served as a teacher, scholar, mentor, and widely respected authority at the
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Ryan Seacrest and iHeartMedia Extend Relationship Through 2027
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
iHeartMedia announced today that it has extended its contract with Ryan Seacrest, the nationally-celebrated media and entertainment entrepreneur, radio personality, television host and producer, and philanthropist. The contract now runs through December 31, 2027, extending the successful partnership between the No. 1 audio company in America and one of the most recognized and respected names throughout the enti
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School of Business Dean Awarded NYSEA Distinguished Fellow
FARMINGDALE, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Farmingdale State College issued the following news release:
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Richard Vogel Receives Rare New York State Economics Association Honor
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In its over 70-year history, the New York State Economics Association (NYSEA) has only presented 17 individuals with its Distinguished Fellow Award. This year, FSC School of Business Dean Richard Vogel has made that elite list.
An active NYSEA member for almost 20 years, V
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Sea fireflies synchronize their sparkle to seek soulmates
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
In sea fireflies' underwater ballet, the males sway together in perfect, illuminated synchronization, basking in the glow of their secreted iridescent mucus.
"It's extreme," said Nicholai M. Hensley, a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior in the College of Arts and Sciences. "It's an illustration of convergent evolution and a striking example of synchronized bioluminescent mating displays.
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Services to continue during Olin Library renovations
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
By 2025, a major renovation is set to transform the iconic 62-year-old Olin Library into a "crossroads of learning and discovery on the Arts Quad," said Elaine Westbrooks, Carl A. Kroch University Librarian.
The renovation involves the first floor and basement levels of the library, which was built in 1961. Other areas of the library, including the stacks on upper floors, will remain the same.
To kick off the first pha
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Sibley School kicks off 150 anniversary celebration, unveils space podcast
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Upson Hall Lounge was filled with students, faculty and staff on Nov. 27 as the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering held a kick-off event for their months-long celebration of the 150th anniversary of mechanical engineering at Cornell. The evening also doubled as the official launch of a new space technology podcast hosted by two faculty members.
Doctoral student Hannah James and M.Eng. student Perebo A
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Siena College: National Award for Outstanding Innovation
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Dec. 2 -- Siena College issued the following news:
Each fall Siena welcomes a robust, right-fit freshman class to join our community of Saints.
Those hundreds of students don't appear on campus by magic - it takes exceptional innovation and creativity to reach prospective students and support the College's enrollment goals. And it's a community effort.
The American Marketing Association (AMA) and the AMA Foundation have taken notice. At their annual higher education ma
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett: Sara Razi Speaks on 'Litigating the Merger Fix' at NYSBA Taft Lecture
WASHINGTON, Nov. 30 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news:
Sara Razi, Global Co-Chair of the Firm's Antitrust and Trade Regulation Practice, participated in the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Antitrust Section's 2023 William Howard Taft Lecture on November 29, which focused on the topic of "litigating the fix" in merger cases.
In her lecture titled, "Litigating the Merger Fix: Exploring the Legal Framework," Sara analyzed the ways in which antitrust age
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St. John's Hosts NYPD Law Enforcement Explorers
QUEENS, New York, Nov. 28 -- St. John's University issued the following news:
St. John's University welcomed more than 50 participants from the New York Police Department's Law Enforcement Explorers program on October 28.
Keith Cozine, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, and James E. McCabe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, spearheaded the event, joined by six other professors from The Lesley H. and
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St. John's University: CCPS Professor Hosts First Session in Sustainability Showcase Series
QUEENS, New York, Nov. 28 -- St. John's University issued the following news:
April M. Merenda, Assistant Professor of Sustainability and Ecotourism and Director of the Master of Science in International Hospitality Management degree program in The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies, facilitated a virtual panel discussion on September 26 featuring special guest speaker Peter Barker, Associate Director of Energy and Sustainability at St. John's University. The panel
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Akwesasne One Step Closer to 'Land Back' as New York State Governor Signs Off on Land Claim Bill
AKWESASNE, New York, Nov. 30 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed Bill A7759 which was passed by the State legislature to authorize the Governor to sign a settlement, once finalized by the parties.
"This bill is part of the State's process. Once all the settlement documents are finalized between all parties, this bill authorizes the Governor to sign the final negotiated settle
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St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Family Court Code "Tenkwahswanon:Na" Amendments Comment Period Announced
AKWESASNE, New York, Nov. 30 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Court is notifying community members that a 30-day Public comment period is beginning for proposed amendments to the Marriage, Divorce, and Custody Code TCR 2022-58 titled "Tenkwahswanon:na". The purpose of this Code is to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe by codif
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SUNY Chancellor King and Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Williams Launch Partnership to Encourage Every High School Senior to Apply to College
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. and Buffalo Public Schools Superintendent Tonja M. Williams today launched a partnership to send personalized college application letters to every Buffalo high school senior. Starting next week, about 2,000 letters will be mailed across the City of Buffalo encouraging students to apply to college for Fall 2024.
Chancellor King and Superinten
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SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY RESEARCHERS PUBLISH ARTICLE IN THE JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York College of Optometry issued the following news:
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SUNY Optometry Distinguished Professor Leads Team on Study of Myopia
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SUNY College of Optometry is honored and pleased to announce the publication of an article in The Journal of Neuroscience on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 from research that was conducted by PhD Candidate Sabina Poudel and collaborators in the laboratories of Dr. Jose-Manuel Alonso at the SUNY Optometry. T
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SUNY Old Westbury Experiences Enrollment Jump
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Nov. 28 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news:
SUNY Old Westbury welcomed its largest class of new first-year students in more than 10 years for the 2023-2024 academic year and a more than 17 percent increase in first-year enrollment over last fall. The 724 students overall are part of total student body of 4,448, the largest enrollment on campus since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020.
In addition to this undergraduate su
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SUNY Plattsburgh: Senior Criminal Justice Major Witness to History as Capitol Hill Intern
PLATTSBURGH, New York, Nov. 28 -- The State University of New York's Plattsburgh Campus issued the following news:
A SUNY Plattsburgh senior interning on Capitol Hill witnessed the historic ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy earlier this fall.
Mary Stockman, a criminal justice and law and justice double major from Hamburg, N.Y., is interning in the Washington, D.C., office of her hometown representative, Democratic Congressman Brian Higgins. Higgins represents New York's 26th district, whi
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SUNY's University at Albany: 5 Questions With Sarah Domoff - Exploring Social Media and Youth Mental Health
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following Q&A on Nov. 28, 2023, with Sarah Domoff, assistant professor in the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences:
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By Erin Frick
Over half of teenagers in the U.S. report spending at least four hours on social media platforms every day. While these platforms can provide an important outlet for social interaction, they can also pose risks to users' mental health.
Sara
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SUNY's University at Albany: Noteworthy - Research Grants, Awards and Publications
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention.
* Susan Appe, associate professor in Rockefeller College's Department of Public Administration & Policy, published a paper on the efforts of U.S.-based grassroots international nongovernmental organizations founded by diaspora members. Th
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SUNY's University at Albany: Study - Climate Change Has Increased Atmospheric Instability Over Past 40 Years
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Mike Nolan
While the impacts of climate change vary across the globe, most scientists agree that, overall, a warming environment is increasing both the frequency and intensity of severe weather events such as tornados and intense thunderstorms.
The formation of these severe storms requires instability or unstable conditions in the atmosphere, which climate models project
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SUNY-Empire State University: Meet Dr. Cailyn Green, Faculty Speaker for Winter Commencement 2023
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Nov. 30 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
Cailyn Green's path to Empire State University was filled with twists and turns her mentors helped her navigate along the way -- just as she does for her students today.
Green, an assistant professor of addiction studies and mentor in the School of Human Services, completed her bachelor's degree in psychology at Western New England University wit
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SUNY-Orange: Year In Review Captures 2022-23 College Highlights
MIDDLETOWN, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Orange County Campus issued the following news:
Growing enrollment, improved retention, a diversity of student and faculty success stories, and creative community partnerships headlined an impressive list of SUNY Orange highlights during the 2022-23 academic year.
The College's Year in Review document captures the leading headlines from last academic year into one eight-page compilation.
"Community is in our name for
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SUNY-Stony Brook: Turning Drug Resistance Against Itself
STONY BROOK, New York, Nov. 28 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release:
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Stony Brook-led research exploits DNA amplification in cancer to halt chemoresistance
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Cancer drug resistance remains a leading reason why treatments for specific cancers eventually do not work. A team of Stony Brook University researchers led by Gabor Balazsi, PhD, have been testing drug resistance with mammalian cell lines. Their latest investig
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SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD Dean of the College of Health Professions, Named a Fellow of Association of Schools Advance Health Professions
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, dean of the College of Health Professions at Upstate Medical University, has been named as a fellow of the Association of Schools Advance Health Professions (ASAHP).
Beissner was one of four individuals honored as fellows last month at the ASAHP's annual conference.
The fellows award recognizes ASAHP members who have contributed significantl
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Syracuse University Taps Fran Brown, Nation's No. 1 Recruiter, to Lead Orange Football
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The nation's top recruiter, a member of the 2022 College Football National Championship coaching staff and a New Jersey native, will soon take the helm of Orange Football. Today, Director of Athletics John Wildhack announced that Fran Brown, currently defensive backs coach at the University of Georgia, has been named the 31st head coach of Syracuse University Football.
Brown will be officially introduced as head foot
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Syracuse Views Fall 2023
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Chen welcomed a new cohort of Kessler Scholars with a special coin ceremony at the Chancellor's House. (Photo by Chuck Wainwright)
We want to know how you experience Syracuse University. Take a photo and share it with us. We select photos from a variety of sources. Submit photos of your University experience using #SyracuseU on social media, fill out a submission form or send it direct
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The Beat of the Drum: African Diaspora Traditions Inspire These Binghamton Alumni
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 2 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Jennifer Micale
Music is a polyrhythm of sorts, an intricate combination of histories and cultural knowledge that spans generations and oceans. Keeping that song going requires the next set of learners and drummers.
Among those rhythm-keepers are two Harpur alumni who find their inspiration in the traditions of the African diaspora.
Born and raised in Bomba-Plena in the New York Puerto Rican community, Kennet
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The Hon. James E. Baker Appointed to US Department of Justice Data Protection Review Court
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
College of Law/Maxwell School professor the Hon. James E. Baker (center) is sworn in as one of eight judges on the Data Protection Review Court.
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland recently held a formal investiture ceremony for the Data Protection Review Court (DPRC) at the U.S. Justice Department. The Hon. James E. Baker, professor of law, director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law and professor of publi
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The Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Goals to Gold with Olympian Adrian Durant
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 1 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel are joined by Adrian Durant, head coach of men's track and field at Cornell, for a conversation about his journey from the U.S. Virgin Islands to competing in college and the Olympics to becoming a head coach at an Ivy League institution.
Durant was named the George E. Heekin '29 Coach of Men's Track and Field in July 2015 and has sinc
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The Policing Power of Three: NYS Trooper Draws From Mansfield, Bloomsburg and Lock Haven
LOCK HAVEN, Pennsylvania, Dec. 1 -- Lock Haven University issued the following news ON Nov. 30, 2023:
The partnership between Commonwealth University and the New York State Police began as a simple matter of geography. But a solid Criminal Justice program, interested students, and a welcoming air in three locations kept Trooper Rich Cunningham returning to recruit Mounties, Huskies, and Bald Eagles.
Cunningham's Troop E barracks in the southern tier of New York State put him near CU-Mansfield.
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The Power of Being Native and the Strength of the Syracuse University Community With Lorna Rose '11, G'21 (Podcast)
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Despite growing up on Cayuga ancestral lands, one of the six nations that make up the Haudenosaunee Confederacy of Native Americans in New York, Lorna Rose '11, G'21 never really identified with her Native heritage.
She was raised Italian American and always thought of her Italian roots when it came to her cultural heritage. But that perspective changed with the sudden passing of her older sister in 2020.
That loss
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This Giving Tuesday, CNN Heroes Announces Expanded Collaboration With the Elevate Prize Foundation
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- CNN issued the following news on Nov. 28, 2023:
In its second year of collaboration with CNN Heroes, global non-profit Elevate Prize Foundation, which is committed to bringing visibility to the work of changemakers, creating a fanbase for good, and inspiring action on an international scale, is increasing its support of the Top 10 CNN Heroes.
In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the Elevate Prize Foundation is matching donations of up to $50,000 made to each Top 10 CNN Hero t
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces More Than Half of Hardest-to-Reach New Yorkers Have Moved From Street Into Care One Year After Severe Mental Illness Plan Launches
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an announcement on Nov. 29, 2023:
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Transcript: Mayor Adams Announces More Than Half of Hardest-to-Reach New Yorkers Have Moved From Street Into Care One Year After Severe Mental Illness Plan Launches
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom, Health and Human Services: Good morning, everyone. I am Anne Williams-Isom. I'm the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services. And we're here this morning to update New Yorkers
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Attends Funeral Service for NYC Fire Department Emergency Medical Technician Whiteside
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of remarks from a funeral service on Nov. 29, 2023:
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I appreciate Clorinda and Jaylynn so much for your presentation, that even as we stand before each other, perfection does not have the need to be displayed and you just flow. And to see Jaylynn come to the aid of her mom and young lady who brought you the obituary, it's just how we come together during these times.
And there's just really nothing that one ca
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on Nov. 28, 2023:
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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. I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving and we appreciate everyone joining us today for our weekly in-person media availability.
From day one, this administration has brought a whole of government approach
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds Rally for Start of In-Person Voting at NYCHA's Nostrand Houses
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a voting at NYCHA's nostrand houses on Nov. 28, 2023:
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Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer: Good afternoon, everyone. That's right. It just got hot. My name is Maria Torres-Springer. I'm the deputy mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce, and I am so thrilled to be here with all of you this afternoon.
A little bit cold, but a historic day, because this is a historic vote that will decide the fu
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Troutman Pepper: Report - U.S. Energy Sector Reaches Turning Point on Transmission
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news on Nov. 27, 2023:
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Report from Troutman Pepper law firm identifies alignment of federal planning and state siting and permitting processes as key to solving age-old transmission problem.
FERC reforms and DOE funding opportunities also promise incremental gains.
Market actors call for greater efficiency in interconnection and permitting processes, as well as support to address skills gaps, supply chain s
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Two Class of 1988 alumni will receive the ILR School's highest awards
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
James E. Miller '88 and Lauren Ezrol Klein '88 will be honored by the ILR School with its highest awards at an April 18 celebration at The Pierre in Manhattan.
Managing partner at Miller Shah Attorneys at Law, Miller will receive the Judge William B. Groat Alumni Award, a tribute to professional accomplishments in the field. Miller concentrates his practice on financial services and whistleblower litigation, including E
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U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Julio Fuentes '75 to Receive UB School of Law's Highest Honor
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 30 -- The University at Buffalo School of Law (State University of New York) issued the following news:
Hon. Julio M. Fuentes '75, a U.S. Court of Appeals judge who has mentored dozens of UB School of Law students, and welcomed over 50 of them as summer interns, will receive the University at Buffalo School of Law's 2024 Edwin F. Jaeckle Award. The award will be conferred at the law school's New York City Alumni Luncheon to be held at 12 noon on Friday, January 19 at the
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UAlbany Celebrates Geographic Information Systems Day
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Mike Nolan
From enhancing urban planning and disaster response to optimizing business operations and environmental conservation, geographic information systems (GIS) play a pivotal role in shaping our world.
The global GIS software market is growing rapidly, valued at $6.3 billion in 2020 and projected to reach $25.5 billion by 2030. Organizations in nearly every industr
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UAlbany Chemist Partners on $300K Project to Improve Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Methods
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Mike Nolan
The demand for battery power is surging as we buy more devices, gas prices climb higher and countries transition to alternative energy sources. A recent study published by Statista projects that global demand for batteries will increase tenfold by 2030.
In a future powered by batteries, lithium, a soft, silvery-white metal, is quickly becoming one of the most v
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UAlbany Researchers Featured on FOX 5 New York 'Weather Extremes' Special
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 29 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Mike Nolan
Researchers at the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center are featured on a new FOX 5 New York "Weather Extremes" special.
FOX 5 NY's Audrey Puente visited the ETEC research and development complex earlier this month to learn about how UAlbany is using artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies, to improve weather prediction and emerg
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UAlbany Researchers Receive $3 Million to Support Emergency Preparedness and Response to Weather Extremes
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023:
By Mike Nolan
A federal report (https://www.ucsusa.org/about/news/science-agency-confirms-2023-already-breaking-records-number-extreme-weather-climate#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20agency%2C%20between,total%20economic%20cost%20of%20%2457.6) released in September found that, between January and August of this year, the United States experienced a record-break
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UAlbany Scientists Explore New Molecular Tool to Treat Retinal Degenerative Disease
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Erin Frick
Millions of people in the United States are living with reduced eyesight due to a retinal degenerative disease. These can include any of a range of medical conditions affecting the retina -- a structure at the back of the eye that captures light and sends signals to the brain to facilitate sight. In these diseases, the cells that make up the retina gradually bre
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UB Awarded $1 Million for 'space Economy' Grant by U.S. Space Force, Afrl
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
University at Buffalo engineering professors John Crassidis and Moises Sudit have been awarded $1 million from the U.S. Space Force and Air Force Research Laboratory to help advance the space economy.
The award is part of larger $5 million grant led by the University of Colorado Boulder.
Researchers will use the funding to address the challenges related to tracking satellit
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Union College: Stigmatizing Content on Social Media Affects Perceptions of Mental Health Care, New Study Reveals
SCHENECTADY, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news:
Research has shown that social media can negatively impact people's mental health. But can it affect people's beliefs about mental health treatment?
Yes, according to researchers at Union. In one of the first studies to examine the impact of social media on people's perceptions of mental health care, researchers discovered that viewing just a few social media posts that mock mental health treatment can have a pr
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Universal Destinations & Experiences Creates First-Ever Theme Park Concept For Families With Young Children: Universal Kids Resort
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release:
Universal Destinations & Experiences, a division of Comcast NBCUniversal, officially introduces Universal Kids Resort - the company's first-ever theme park designed specifically for families with young children. Located in Frisco, Texas and first announced earlier this year, this imaginative, original resort brings the company's innovative style of storytelling to a new, younger audience.
Universal Ki
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University at Buffalo: Jacobs School Names Surtees Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education and STEM Outreach
BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
Jennifer A. Surtees, PhD, professor of biochemistry at the University at Buffalo, has been named associate dean for undergraduate education and STEM outreach at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB.
A member of the Jacobs School faculty since 2007, she has served as co-director of the Genome, Environment and Microbiome (GEM) Community of Excellence at
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University of Rochester: Sarah Jesse Named Eighth Memorial Art Gallery Director
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 30 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf and Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) Board of Managers President Kathryn D'Amanda announced today that Sarah Jesse, director of the Academy Art Museum in Easton, Maryland, has been named the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the MAG, effective February 26, 2024. Jesse brings to Rochester more than 20 years of experience in American a
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Verizon Wireless Customers First to Access New State-of-the-Art 5G Network at JMA Wireless Dome
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
With the 2023-24 men's and women's basketball seasons now underway, Orange fans with Verizon Wireless can now access the new state-of-the-art 5G system at Syracuse University's JMA Wireless Dome. Syracuse University is actively working with AT&T and T-Mobile to make the 5G access available to their customers as soon as possible. After more than a year of work, with over 800 miles of fiber optics and hundreds of new an
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WarnerMedia: Former 'Survivor' Winner Kim Wolfe Returns in HGTV's Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?' on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 9 P.M. ET/PT
NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 27, 2023:
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WHAT: Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?
WHERE/WHEN: Why the Heck Did I Buy This House? premieres Tuesday, Dec. 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV and is available to stream the same day and time on Max(R).
WHO: Former CBS Survivor winner Kim Wolfe will rescue San Antonio-area homeowners suffering from major buyer's remorse in a new eight-episode season of HGTV's Why the
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WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary Trees And Other Entanglements Debuts December 12
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
The HBO Original documentary TREES AND OTHER ENTANGLEMENTS, directed by Peabody and Emmy(R)-winning filmmaker Irene Taylor (HBO's "Moonlight Sonata: Deafness in Three Movements" and "Beware the Slenderman"), debuts TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 (10:00-11:55 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Synopsis: Filmmaker Irene Taylor crafts a poetic meditation on nature,
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WarnerMedia: HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for the Original Comedy Special Leo Reich - Literally Who Cares?!
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
HBO has released the official trailer and key art for Leo Reich's first solo stand-up comedy special LEO REICH: LITERALLY WHO CARES?! debuting SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Following rave reviews at Edinburgh Fringe Festival and an Off-Broadway run, the special from A24 taped at EartH in London this fall.
About LEO RE
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WarnerMedia: Max Announces 'The Art of Drag' With a Pop-Up Drag Makeover Experience in Miami December 8 and 9
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Max has announced a one-of-a-kind, in-person experience during Miami's annual arts fair Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9, featuring drag makeovers and pop-up performances inspired by Max programming.
"The Art of Drag" Pop-Up Truck Tour, powered by Max's Human By Orientation, the app's audience initiative designed to elevate and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, wil
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WarnerMedia: NASCAR to Return to TNT Sports Through Expansive Multi-Year Media Rights Agreement
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release:
TNT Sports, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, and NASCAR have reached a new seven-year multimedia rights agreement for domestic distribution in the U.S. that will see some of the biggest moments in the NASCAR season returning to TNT Sports' linear and streaming platforms.
Starting in 2025, TNT Sports will be the exclusive home to five NASCAR Cup Series races each Summer, airing in consec
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WarnerMedia: NHL on TNT - Red Wings at NY Rangers - Wednesday, Nov. 29
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 29, 2023:
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Original Six Showdown to Feature Alex DeBrincat & Streaking Detroit Red Wings Visiting Chris Kreider & Red-Hot New York Rangers at 7:30 p.m.
Henrik Lundqvist to Join Studio Show This Week, with Pregame Starting at 7 p.m.
Date ... Time (ET) ... Program / Commentators ... Platform
Wednesday, Nov. 29 ... 7 p.m. ... NHL on TNT Faceoff presented by Verizon
Henrik Lu
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WarnerMedia: Real Time With Bill Maher December 1 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on
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WarnerMedia: Revered HGTV Designer Hilary Farr Bids Farewell to Hit Series Love It or List It
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release:
Veteran HGTV designer Hilary Farr will step away from the network's popular series Love It or List It after appearing in 258 episodes since it premiered in 2011. Hilary's longstanding friendly rivalry with real estate agent David Visentin made the series a celebrated fan-favorite during its 17 seasons, with the latest season attracting 24 million viewers. Throughout the series, Hilary and Davi
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WarnerMedia: Ring in the New Year With HGTV's Smash Hit CELEBRITY IOU Premiering Monday, Jan. 1, at 8 and 9 P.m. ET/PT on HGTV
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
Celebrity IOU--HGTV's star-studded, uplifting series that attracted more than 15 million viewers and ranked as a top 10 cable program in its last run--will bring New Year's cheer to fans when its next eight-episode season premieres on Monday, Jan. 1, at 8 and 9 p.m. ET/PT. In the heartwarming one-hour episodes, Hollywood A-listers will put into action their deep thanks for sp
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WarnerMedia: The TNets December Programming Highlights
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023:
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Tune In This December for Star Wars Weekend, Christmas Marathons of "The Big Bang Theory," "Friends," and "Modern Family," DC Marathons, the return of 24 Hours of "A Christmas Story," and Much More
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The TNets December programming lineup is as follows:
Friday, December 1st
* "Grown Ups" & "Grown Ups 2" Friday Night Vibes on TBS (check local listings)
* Star W
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WarnerMedia: TNT Sports to Showcase Inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Rounds With Three Nights of Coverage Next Week Across TNT, TruTV & Max
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Nov. 28, 2023:
TNT Sports will showcase the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament Knockout Rounds with three nights of coverage next week across TNT, truTV and Max. Back-to-back nights of Quarterfinals action will tip off the week's coverage with doubleheaders on Monday, Dec. 4, and Tuesday, Dec 5, at 7 or 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 or 10 p.m. ET. Game times for the Quarterfinals Round will be finaliz
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WarnerMedia: Warner Bros. Games and DC Launch Batman - Arkham Trilogy for Nintendo Switch
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023:
Warner Bros. Games and DC today announced Batman: Arkham Trilogy is now available for the first time on Nintendo Switch(TM). The compilation of Rocksteady Studios' award-winning videogames brings together the critically acclaimed Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City, and Batman: Arkham Knight in one iconic package, complete with all previously released downloadable conten
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Weill Cornell Medicine to open medical research center
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Weill Cornell Medicine is dramatically expanding its campus and research footprint in New York City by securing five floors of 1334 York Ave., the current home of Sotheby's auction house, the institution announced today.
Located one block from Weill Cornell Medicine's main campus on Manhattan's Upper East Side, the site will add approximately 200,000 square feet of dedicated research space - an average of 40,000 square
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Weill Cornell Medicine to Open Medical Research Center at 1334 York Avenue
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Weill Cornell Medical College issued the following news release:
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Institution's Research Expansion Will Help Accelerate Innovation in Medicine, Delivering Advanced Treatments and Therapies to Patients
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Weill Cornell Medicine is dramatically expanding its campus and research footprint in New York City by securing five floors of 1334 York Ave., the current home of Sotheby's auction house, the institution announced today.
Located one block from Weill Cor
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Westwood One, NFL Discuss Partnership, Power of Audio in Live Chat
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release on Nov. 30, 2023:
Cumulus Media's (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., and the National Football League today hosted the "Power of Partnership," a virtual chat with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Westwood One President Suzanne Grimes, and Westwood One Play-by-Play Announcer Ian Eagle, live from NFL headquarters in New York City.
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The intimate conversation, ho
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White & Case Advises DP World on Financing of South Container Terminal at Jeddah Port
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global Law firm White & Case LLP has advised DP World Limited and its subsidiary DP World Middle East Company Limited on a SAR1.28 billion project financing for the development and upgrade of the South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port located in Saudi Arabia.
DP World is a global leader in supply chain solutions. It was awarded its first terminal concession outside of the UAE to operate the South Conta
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White & Case Advises Elos Medtech on SEK 4.3 Billion Rights Issue
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Elos Medtech (publ) on its fully underwritten SEK 4.3 billion rights issue to finance the acquisition of Klingel Holding GmbH.
The rights issue was fully underwritten by EM Intressenter AB, which is controlled by global investment organisation TA Associates.
Elos Medtech is a leading development and manufacturing partner for medical devices listed on Nasdaq Stockhol
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White & Case Advises Frankstahl Group on Steelcoin ETP Issuance
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised SC STEELCOIN GmbH, a company of the Austrian Frankstahl Group, on the expansion of its product portfolio to include a steel exchange-traded product (ETP).
The company previously created the Steelcoin A token - the world's first security token that puts real steel on the Ethereum blockchain and available to investors. With the newly created Steelcoin ETP, the company n
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White & Case Advises Hyundai Capital Bank Europe on Euros500 Million Auto Loan Securitisation
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH (Hyundai Capital Bank Europe) on an asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction of auto loans.
"The transaction is the first public auto ABS transaction for our client Hyundai Capital Bank Europe," said White & Case partner Dennis Heuer, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "The successful implementation of the transaction in the current mar
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White & Case Advises Mercedes-Benz on Cooperation With E.ON for a European Charging Network
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Mercedes-Benz on the cooperation agreement for its strategic partnership with energy company E.ON for the establishment and operation of the new Europe-wide Mercedes-Benz charging network, which enables fast, safe and environmentally friendly charging of electric vehicles.
The first German charging hub was recently inaugurated in Mannheim, in the Rhine-Main-Neckar reg
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White & Case Advises Netrality Data Centers on US$380 Million Sustainability-Linked Loan to Support Energy-Efficiency
NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Netrality Data Centers, the largest, privately held owner and operator of core interconnection facilities in the United States, on a US$380 million sustainability-linked credit facility.
The financing is comprised of a US$125 million initial term loan, a US$145 million revolving credit facility, and a US$110 million delayed draw term loan. Proceeds will fuel data cen
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White & Case Advises on Bank Pekao's Euros5 Billion EMTN Programme and Issuance of Euros500 Million Green Bonds Under Programme
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. (Bank Pekao), BNP Paribas, BofA Securities Europe SA, Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG and J.P. Morgan SE as dealers on the establishment by Bank Pekao of an Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) programme for the issuance of medium-term Eurobonds with a nominal value of Euros5 billion.
The base prospectus was approved on November 13, 2023 by the
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White & Case Advises on Takeover of Musti Group
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised certain consortium members, comprising Jeffrey David, the Chair of Musti Group Plc's Board of Directors, Johan Dettel, a member of Musti Group Plc's Board of Directors, and David Ronnberg, the Chief Executive Officer of Musti Group Plc, on the recommended cash offer alongside Sonae Holdings, S.A. for all outstanding shares of Musti Group Plc.
The shareholders in Must
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Winter Session course spotlight: "Designing Healthy and Hospitable Environments"
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Since Cornell's Winter Session debut in 1975, thousands of students have had an opportunity to get ahead in their studies, catch up on coursework or learn something new while earning up to four credits between the spring and fall semesters. Offered online this January, Winter Session once again gives students the chance to choose courses from a wide range of subjects in the arts, business, sciences and more.
A number o
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Women of Columbia Law Launches With a Forum at the Forum
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023:
Showing pride. Providing opportunity. Empowering one another. Women of Columbia Law brings together alumnae and other members of the community from across generations and professional pathways to learn, network, and engage on topics of common interest. And at the initiative's inaugural event, Forum at the Forum, Gillian Lester, Dean and Lucy G. Moses Professor of Law, emphasized the necessity of providing sp
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Yale Public Health School: YIGH Leadership in Global Health Fellowship Program Helps Students Build Career Skills
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 29 (TNSres) -- Yale School of Public Health issued the following news:
By Matthew Kristoffersen
A tailor-made internship at the World Bank.
Hand-picked, fully funded work experiences in New York, Geneva, and even Belize.
Purposefully built mentorship and networking opportunities that can supercharge early careers.
For Yale students who participate in the Leadership in Global Health Fellowship program, these summer experiences are more than mere possibilities. Th
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