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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday December 10, 2023 ( 384 items )  
'We're About to Go Shock the Country': Get to Know New Head Football Coach Fran Brown
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Orange seeds that inspired Fran Brown to become the 31st head coach in the proud history of the Syracuse University football team were planted when Brown watched his first-ever in-person college football game as a ninth grader. Brown and his peers from Camden, New Jersey, made the 95-mile trek to Meadowlands Stadium to watch local star Donovin Darius '98, future Pro Football Hall of Famer Donovan McNabb '98 and th  more
2023-24 Winter Break/Orange Appreciation Days Operating Schedule
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: In continuation of Syracuse University's commitment to providing comprehensive benefits and in appreciation of the contributions of faculty and staff, the University will be operating under its holiday schedule and Orange Appreciation Days format for the winter break period from 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 2. In addition to the regular Univer  more
2024 Republicans Claim to Stand With Israel, But Their Records Say Otherwise
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: While President Biden continues to demonstrate strong, steady leadership on the world stage, 2024 Republicans' claims of standing with Israel fall apart when you take a look at their records. Donald Trump praised the terrorist organization Hezbollah as "very smart" just days after the October 7 terrorist attacks - continuing his unhinged foreign policy agenda that embarrassed America on the world stage.  more
Addicted to Your Phone? New Tool Developed by Binghamton Researchers Identifies Overuse of Digital Media
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: The rapidly evolving nature of digital media presents a challenge for those who study digital addiction - social networks like TikTok and video games like Fortnite might be popular now, but they could be irrelevant in a matter of years. A new tool developed by researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York will make it easier for clinicians and researchers to measure digital media add  more
Adler University: Digitization Project Preserves Archival Videos of Founders' Teachings, Lectures
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 9 -- Adler University issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2023: The Adler University Library and the Center for Adlerian Practice and Scholarship are nearing the completion of digitizing over 260 archival videos featuring sessions and lectures of the University's founding members. In the past, tapes had to be borrowed from the library archives, but thanks to a generous gift from Ellen Mendel, president of the Alfred Adler Institute of New York, the digitization  more
AG Ferguson, NY AG James Lead 21 Attorneys General Arguing to Block Idaho's Discriminatory Transgender Bathroom Law
SEATTLE, Washington, Dec. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release: Attorney General Bob Ferguson and New York Attorney General Letitia James are leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general to file a brief (https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/uploadedfiles/Another/News/Press_Releases/231129%20Roe%20v%20Critchfield%209th%20Cir%20Amicus%20Br%20for%20NY%20WA%20et%20al.pdf?VersionId=.5onUF1ZoWWz3e7rahYgmEizS9PowP7l) seeking to block an I  more
Albany Law School: Inauguration - Panelists Talk Leadership, Vision, and Change in Panel Discussion
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: As part of the Inauguration celebration for Albany Law School's 19th President and Dean Cinnamon P. Carlarne, a panel of distinguished leaders gathered for a discussion on leadership. "Visions of Leadership: The Moments & Voices that Drive Change" brought together leaders who have effected transformative change at the intersection of the rule of law, equity, and justice. The panel was moderated by Dean Carlarne, who fos  more
Alfred University: Psychology Professor Danielle Gagne Elected President of the State Society on Aging of New York
ALFRED, New York, Dec. 8 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Alfred University Professor of Psychology Danielle Gagne was elected president of the State Society on Aging of New York (SSANY), beginning January 2024. She hopes to steer the Society, as well as Alfred University, towards a deeper understanding of the challenges facing older adults. "We come at those challenges from a variety of perspectives," Gagne says of the Society, noting its members include representatives  more
An Hour of Volunteering and a Lot of Impact: How Hearst Colleagues Gave Back on Giving Tuesday
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Hearst issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: A recent article from Harvard Medical School concluded that, "emerging evidence suggests that good deeds can become etched into our bodies...and that our hearts and our health benefit when we are kind to others." At Hearst, colleagues are connecting with each other and with the communities where we live and work to spread kindness and make a difference. So far this year, more than 3,800 colleagues have contributed m  more
Analog Devices Appoints Peter Henry to Its Board of Directors
WILMINGTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 8 -- Analog Devices, a manufacturer of data conversion and signal processing technology, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Peter B. Henry, a renowned international economist, as an independent director and member of the Board's Audit Committee effective December 5, 2023. Dr. Henry is currently the Class of 1984 Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution   more
Announcement Regarding Jerome Davis, Secretary of the Columbia University
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Columbia University issued the following statement on Dec. 4, 2023, by President Minouche Shafik: * * * Dear fellow members of the Columbia community: I write to share that Jerome Davis, Secretary of the University, has informed me of his plans to retire at the end of this academic year. Since 2007, Jerome has played a leading role in University governance, serving as the central liaison between the administration and the Board of Trustees. I know I speak for all of the Tr  more
Annual King's College Award Ceremony and Mentorship Forum Raises More Than $310,000 for Financially At-Risk Students
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 9 -- King's College issued the following news release: King's College bestowed the Rev. James Lackenmier, C.S.C., Award for Achievement and Leadership to Maureen Hanlon '87 during a ceremony at the New York Athletic Club on Oct. 26, 2023, which raised more than $310,000 for students in need of emergency financial assistance. The Lackenmier Award recognizes King's College community members for their professional excellence, philanthropy, and ethical standards. P  more
Anthony G. Collins, Former President of Clarkson University, to Be Recognized With Lifetime Achievement Award From Upstate Capital Association of New York
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 9 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Anthony G. Collins, former President of Clarkson University, was honored on Tuesday by The Board of Directors at the Upstate Capital Association of New York with Upstate Capital's Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedication to innovation, entrepreneurship and investment in Upstate New York. Collins stepped down as president of Clarkson University in 2022, after serving 19 y  more
AP to Release First All-Time College Basketball Ranking
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: For the first time, The Associated Press will release an all-time ranking of men's college basketball teams as it marks the 75th anniversary of its Top 25 poll. AP will release the all-time rankings, along with analysis, stories looking back at the history of the poll, and other details, on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Teams on the list will include the first-ever No. 1 in an AP poll, St. Louis, as well as teams that haven't b  more
Auxiliary Services Expands Dining Choices, Meal Plan Options and 'Cuse Cash Opportunities, adds 727 South Crouse Ave. to Housing Portfolio
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Ahead of the Spring 2024 semester and the housing selection process for the 2024-25 school year, Auxiliary Services is enhancing its dining, residential and meal plan options for students living on campus. Upgrades and Renovations to South Campus Dining Facilities South Campus dining facilities have undergone significant upgrades throughout the summer and fall of 2023. Food and beverage choices at Goldstein Food Hal  more
Bankrate: Holiday Tipflation - Americans Plan to Increase Annual Holiday Tip Amounts This Year Compared to 2022
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: Americans are expected to be more generous tippers this holiday season, according to a new survey from Bankrate. While Americans reduced median tip amounts during an inflation-riddled 2022 holiday season, this year, median tip amounts are likely to bounce back to, or even exceed, 2021 levels for all six types of service providers that Bankrate asked about. These providers include housekee  more
Bard College Professor Dina Ramadan Receives 2023 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 6 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Dina A. Ramadan, continuing associate professor of Human Rights and Middle Eastern Studies at Bard College, has received a 2023 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant in the category of Short-Form Writing. One of 27 grantees, professor Ramadan will write a series of articles on the relation of contemporary art to migration from the Middle East and North Africa. The articles will approach art criticism as  more
Bard College Student Isabel Ahlam Ahmed '25 Receives Fund for Education Abroad Spring 2024 Scholarship
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 6 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Isabel Ahlam Ahmed '25, a Bard College student majoring jointly in film production and human rights, has received a scholarship from Fund for Education Abroad (FEA) for the spring 2024 semester. Ahmed is one of 66 undergraduates from around the country selected by 88 volunteer reviewers who scored 1,466 applications over three review phases, and with FEA's American University in Cairo (AUC) Access Partner S  more
Bard College's Levy Economics Institute Receives $500,000 Hewlett Grant for Its Gender Equality and the Economy Program
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 8 -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College is pleased to announce that it has received a two-year $500,000 grant from the Hewlett Foundation. The award will support the institute's Gender Equality and the Economy (GEE) program and aims to generate new knowledge and share information about the economic empowerment of women, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. The GEE program focuses on the ways in which e  more
Barnard College: Marking World AIDS Day, 35 Years Later
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- Barnard College issued the following news: When a college friend first suggested to Jenny Laden '92 that she write a young adult novel, she was skeptical. After all, Laden was a painter and illustrator, not an author. But the friend, Kevin O'Connor CC '92, persisted. "He kind of planted the seed," she said. "He just kept sending me books about writing. I'd always written for myself, as part of my art practice; I'd always been obsessed with words as part of my painting." Si  more
Berkshire Bank Joins the Ranks in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 23-24 Corporate Equality Index
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The Berkshire Bank issued the following news release: Berkshire Bank, a leading community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, is pleased to announce its inclusion on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Berkshire Bank joins the ranks of 1,384 major U.S. busi  more
Binghamton University: Center Stage - Project Will Transcribe Famed Director's Promptbook
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * A partnership between Binghamton and a German university centers on Max Reinhardt and his 1920 staging of a scandalous play * * * If Reigen were published today, it would probably be optioned by HBO. Translated into English as "La Ronde," the name of a round dance, Arthur Schnitzler's play centers on 10 pairs of characters and their interlinking sexual relationships. That's common enough fare on   more
Binghamton University: Citizen Science - Do You Know Whether Your Takeout Has Potentially Dangerous Chemicals?
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: You're hungry after a study marathon and decide to grab a quick burrito. What you may not know: that crinkly wrapper may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), termed "forever chemicals" because they don't break down in the environment or our bodies. And PFAS carry significant potential health risks, with links to high cholesterol, higher rates of testicular and kidney cancer, liver damage and thyroid  more
Binghamton University: Danke, Munich! Mechanical Engineering Student Interns With BMW in Germany
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 6 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Damian Rode '24 - a senior majoring in mechanical engineering at Binghamton University's Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science - spent the summer in Munich, Germany, interning at BMW's Research and Development Center. After working on numerous projects for one of the world's largest car manufacturers, Rode discussed his time at BMW as an incredible experience and has been inspired to think fu  more
Binghamton University: Deak Named Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate School
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: Terrence Deak has been named Binghamton University's next vice provost and dean of the Graduate School. He will begin in this new position Aug. 1, 2024. Deak is moving to his new role after a long history in higher education. After earning his bachelor's degree in 1994 in psychology with a minor in chemistry from Bowling Green State University, and his master's and doctoral degrees (MA '96, PhD '99) from the Unive  more
Binghamton University: Decker College Alum Makes a Global Impact on Nursing
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Anthony Borrelli For Rachel Kimani '12, MS '14, DNP '15, the nursing field has extended far beyond the walls of a hospital. As a researcher based in New York City, she's worked to shed light on factors affecting maternal child development, health inequities and the impacts of addictive disease and medical complications. As an educator, she's helped a team devise and implement an advanced-practice nur  more
Binghamton University: Student Employment Prepares Students for the Workforce With High Impact Experiences
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 5 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Brandon Dyer The inclusion of student staff in the First Year Research Immersion (FRI) program through a student employment initiative led by the Fleishman Center for Career and Professional Development has been beneficial for the entire campus community. Megan Fegley, director of FRI, said it was the contributions of her event planning and logistics intern, Joseph Zuccalmaglio, that enabled FRI to recognize i  more
Binghamton University: The Educational Opportunity Program Provides Students With a Path to Success
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 9 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Emma Lowman Joshua Goodwin, a junior, transferred to Binghamton University this year after completing his associate degree at Corning Community College (CCC). At CCC, Goodwin did it all: he served as the student body president, the editor-in-chief of the campus newspaper, played basketball and ran cross country for the school's teams, served as a resident assistant on campus and sat as a student representative   more
Binghamton University: Watson College PhD Student Leads Research on Flexible Bioelectronics
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2023: Joab Dorsainvil, MS '23, earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at SUNY Farmingdale -- but when considering his options for graduate school, he chose a different path. "Everyone in my family is in the biomedical field, whether it's nursing or other types of medical care, so that's always been close to home," he said. "I wanted to bridge my expertise in mechanical engineerin  more
Blackstone Acquires Power Grid Components, Inc., a Leading Supplier of Critical Components for the Electrical Grid
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Today, Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone have closed the acquisition of Power Grid Components, Inc. ("PGC") from Shorehill Capital LLC. PGC is a leading domestic designer and manufacturer of a wide range of critical components for protection, monitoring, and safety applications in electrical substations, an essential segment of the electrical  more
Bloomberg Media: First Look - 'An Optimist's Guide to the Planet With Nikolaj Coster-Waldau'
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2023: Today, Bloomberg Media unveiled the first look at the upcoming series, An Optimist's Guide to the Planet, hosted by Emmy nominee Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and produced by Cream Productions and Wildfire Television. The six-episode Canada-United Kingdom co-production will premiere on February 8, 2024 on Bloomberg Originals and Bloomberg TV. Watch the full trailer HERE (https://www.bloomberg.com/originals/series/an  more
Broadridge Investment Management Technology Enhances Carlyle's Private Credit and CLO Portfolio Management Operations
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Global Fintech leader Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) announced today that its cloud-based solution, Sentry, has been implemented at global investment firm Carlyle in support of its private credit and collateralized loan obligation (CLO) portfolio  more
Brooklyn College: Distinguished Professor Emerita Tania Leon Wins the SGAE Ibero-American Music Award
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 6 -- Brooklyn College issued the following news: Distinguished Professor Emerita and celebrated composer Tania Leon became the first woman to win the SGAE Tomas Luis de Victoria Ibero-American Music Award. The award, in its 19th edition, recognizes Leon's contribution to the enrichment of the musical heritage of the Ibero-American peoples through their creative work. It is considered the highest public recognition for a living composer from the Ibero-American community  more
Brooklyn Law School: Professor Winnie Taylor - Championing the Law's Role in Providing Equal Opportunity
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 1 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: At the end of the Spring 2023 semester, three of Brooklyn Law School's respected professors --Beryl Jones-Woodin, Larry Solan, and Winnie Taylor--announced their retirements. As innovators, scholars, teachers, and colleagues, each has made an enormous impact on our Brooklyn Law School community. Here, we look at Professor of Law Emerita Winnie Taylor. For Professor of Law Emerita Winnie Taylor, creating a landscape of  more
Buffalo State College: Chance Glenn Is Seen as 'Visionary to Lead and Inspire'
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 7 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: Members of the Buffalo State University community, SUNY leadership, and New York's Assembly majority leader congratulated Chance M. Glenn Sr., Ph.D., on his appointment as the 10th president of Buffalo State. Linda A. Dobmeier, chair of the Buffalo State Council and chair of the Buffalo State Presidential Search Committee, said Glenn "is the perfect combination of a futurist and visionary to lead and inspire   more
BW Wins Two National Awards for Opera Productions
BEREA, Ohio, Dec. 6 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: The national recognition includes kudos for a virtual opera festival featuring new "Micro Operas" performed by BW voice students, as well as applause for the spring production of "We've Got Our Eye On You." When the OPERA America "Awards for Digital Excellence in Opera" were presented in New York last night, Baldwin Wallace University took first place in the University/Conservatory Projects category. The win comes fo  more
Carter Ledyard & Milburn: Supreme Court Takes a Deep Dive Into Potentially Perilous Water With the Moore Case
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news: Oral argument began on Tuesday in Moore v. United States. Commentators have blogged, tweeted, and written about the potential resounding implication of a verdict in this case. Here's why: By way of background, the case involves Charles and Kathleen Moore, a married couple residing in the U.S. who owned a controlling interest in a foreign entity that for U.S. purposes, is a Controlled Foreign Corporatio  more
Carter Ledyard Client Greenfire Resources Rings Opening Bell at New York Stock Exchange
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, Carter Ledyard client, Greenfire Resources, rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange in honor of its listing on the exchange in Q3 of this year. Following the tradition of companies invited to the NYSE to ring the opening bell, executives from Greenfire attended and proudly stood together to celebrate this exciting chapter in Greenfire's growth, joining decades of lea  more
Carter Ledyard Joins 90+ Law Firms in Disability Inclusion Commitments
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news: Continuing our ongoing commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive legal landscape, Carter Ledyard has actively participated in the Midsize Law Firm Mansfield Rule certification program by Diversity Lab with the aim of reinforcing our dedication to transparency, broad recruitment, and the promotion of a diverse pool of candidates for leadership roles. Building on this commitment, Carter Ledyard now  more
CCNY Researchers Publish Optical Data Storage Breakthrough in Nature Nanotechnology
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- City College of New York issued the following news: Physicists at The City College of New York have developed a technique with the potential to enhance optical data storage capacity in diamonds. This is possible by multiplexing the storage in the spectral domain. The research by Richard G. Monge and Tom Delord members of the Meriles Group in CCNY's Division of Science, is entitled "Reversible optical data storage below the diffraction limit" and appears in the journ  more
CCNY Team Develops Pioneering Indoor Navigation System
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- City College of New York issued the following news: In a major stride toward revolutionizing indoor navigation, a City College of New York-led team has developed groundbreaking technology that could chart real-time paths, delivering users--both sighted and low vision--a seamless and accurate indoor navigation experience complete with turn-by-turn guidance. The invention has earned a U.S. patent titled "System and Method for Real-time Indoor Navigation." The innovat  more
Celebrating Heather Henyon's mission to invest in woman entrepreneurs
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Heather Henyon, MBA '03, is a trailblazer in social entrepreneurship. With over 20 years of experience in finance, technology and strategy in emerging markets, she has been a driving force behind breaking down silos and championing woman entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region throughout most of her career. Her journey reflects a visionary commitment to making a meaningful impact through investing.  more
Center for Health Behavior Research and Innovation Unites Investigators Across Disciplines to Improve Health and Well-Being
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) is pleased to announce the opening of the Center for Health Behavior Research and Innovation (CHBRI). The center will promote and support innovative health behavior research, training and community outreach endeavors across disciplines in A&S and will work with other University research centers that study behavioral health. The center's inaugural director is Joseph Ditre, profess  more
Central Connecticut State University: Building Up the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Dec. 5 -- Central Connecticut State University issued the following news: Central Connecticut State University students Abigail Denison and Tiffany Lubanski earned Future Built Scholarships from Presidio, a digital services provider based in New York. Presidio awarded each student $10,000 for the Fall 2023 semester. The scholarship is awarded annually to undergraduates in underrepresented groups who are pursuing STEM studies. Members of the Presidio leadership team, i  more
Chance M. Glenn Sr., Ph.D., Appointed President of Buffalo State University
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 6 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: The State University of New York Board of Trustees on Tuesday announced the appointment of Chance M. Glenn Sr., Ph.D., as the 10th president of Buffalo State University. Glenn, whose appointment is effective July 1, 2024, is a professor of electrical engineering, an inventor, and an innovator with over 30 years of experience. He has served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at the University o  more
ChatGPT Comes to CUNY Writing Classes
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: Writing instructors who incorporated generative AI into their courses share their experiences and takeaways. As conversations heated up earlier this year about how generative AI programs like ChatGPT would affect the practice and profession of writing, Professor Jason Tougaw (GC/Queens, Biography and Memoir) had an idea. Learn More About the M.A. Program in Biography and Memoir (https://www.gc.cun  more
Colgate Syllabus: The Cryosphere
HAMILTON, New York, Dec. 1 (TNSres) -- Colgate University issued the following news: * * * Advanced Topics: Cryosphere Joe Levy, Associate Professor of Earth and Environmental Geosciences Course Description: In this advanced seminar, Professor Levy introduces junior and senior student researchers to the Earth's icy regions -- the cryosphere. Hands-on mapping challenges and journal article discussions familiarize them with processes such as snowfall and glacier formation. In group-work exerc  more
Colo. Gov. Polis, Governors From Across the Country Encourage Biden Administration & Federal Government to Reschedule Cannabis Rescheduling of Marijuana Will Make Communities Safer
DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Today, Governor Polis led a letter to the Biden administration with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The Governors applauded President Biden for reconsidering the classification of cannabis and encouraged the federal government to reschedule cannabis. Gov  more
Columbia School of Public Health: Social Factors Drive Use of Scented Menstrual Products Tied to Health Risks
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: New research finds that Black Americans and people with less formal education are more likely to use scented and scent-altering menstrual and intimate care products than other groups. Ingredients used in these products have been linked to allergies, asthma, cancer, endocrine disruption, and poor pregnancy outcomes. The study was led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School   more
Columbia School of Public Health: Suicide Rates Among Black Women and Girls On the Rise For Two Decades
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Suicide rates among Black women increased from 1999 to 2020, especially among Black teens and young adults, according to latest research published by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The study is the first to examine the epidemiology of suicide among Black females in the U.S. by geographical region. The results are published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Am  more
Columbia: A New 66 Million-Year History of Carbon Dioxide Offers Little Comfort for Today
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news on DEc. 7, 2023: A massive new review of ancient atmospheric carbon-dioxide levels and corresponding temperatures lays out a daunting picture of where the Earth's climate may be headed. The study covers geologic records spanning the past 66 million years, putting present-day concentrations into context with deep time. Among other things, it indicates that the last time atmospheric carbon dioxide consistently reached toda  more
Columbia: Discrimination During Pregnancy May Alter Circuits in Infants' Brains
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Racial discrimination and bias are painful realities and increasingly recognized as detrimental to the health of adults and children. These stressful experiences also appear to be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy, altering the strength of infants' brain circuits, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia, Yale, and Children's Hospital of Los Angeles. The study found similar brain changes i  more
Columbia: New Study Maps Ketamine's Effects on Brain
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: Ketamine--an anesthetic also known for its illicit use as a recreational drug--has undergone a thorough reputational rehabilitation in recent years as the medical establishment has begun to recognize its wide-ranging therapeutic effects. The drug is increasingly used for a range of medical purposes, including as a painkiller alternative to opioids, and as a therapy for treatment-resistant depression. In a new study pub  more
Consistency key to corporate expressions of racial solidarity
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: After violent incidents such as police shootings, and around annual observances like Black History Month, why do some corporate expressions of solidarity with marginalized groups register as genuine, while others may seem performative or even backfire? An analysis of statements by Fortune 500 companies following the 2020 police killing of George Floyd finds that costly actions, such as donating money to social justice gr  more
Cornell joins new open-technology AI Alliance
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell is among more than 50 organizations in industry, government and academia that have signed on as inaugural members of the AI Alliance, an international community of researchers, developers and organizational leaders committed to supporting and enhancing open innovation across the artificial intelligence technology landscape. IBM and Meta Platforms have co-launched the alliance for the purpose of accelerating progr  more
Cornell Tech: Crowdsourced Fact-Checking Fights Misinformation in Taiwan
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: As journalists and professional fact-checkers struggle to keep up with the deluge of misinformation online, fact-checking sites that rely on loosely coordinated contributions from volunteers, such as Wikipedia, can help fill the gaps, Cornell research finds. In a new study, Andy Zhao, a doctoral candidate in information science based at Cornell Tech, compared professional fact-checking articles to posts on Cofacts, a communit  more
Covington: Latinvex Names Clovis Trevino, Laura Bleier, Leah Saris as Rising Stars in Latin America
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release: Latinvex has named Clovis Trevino, Laura Bleier, and Leah Saris as 2024 Rising Legal Stars in Latin America, which "singles out 25 rising stars at international law firms doing business in the region." The criteria for selection was scope and prominence of work and future potential. Covington is one of only two firms with three lawyers recognized in the ranking, including the sole lawyer recognized in the FCPA & Fraud  more
CritQuant: School of Education Faculty and Students Join a Movement to Disrupt Traditional Research Methods
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A group of School of Education faculty and graduate students are part of a growing movement in academia that is re-evaluating long-held assumptions about research design. The CritQuant Research Forum meets in person and online in October 2023. Critical Quantitative Theory seeks to disrupt the traditional dichotomy between quantitative and qualitative research methods, with the former typically assumed to be more rigo  more
Cumulus Media's Westwood One Presents Exclusive National Audio Coverage of the 124th Army-Navy Football Game
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release: CUMULUS MEDIA's (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One, the largest audio network in the U.S., will present exclusive national audio coverage of the Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA. One of college football's most legendary rivalries, this year's game will be broadcast live from Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA, on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 2 p.m. ET. John Sadak (play-by-  more
Cumulus Media, Signal Hill Insights Release Podcast Download - Fall 2023 Report
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release: * * * YouTube is #1 for Podcast Discovery YouTube is the Most Used Platform Among Consumers Content is King: Podcast Consumers Will Go Anywhere for Their Favorite Shows * * * Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS), in partnership with Signal Hill Insights, today released Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights' Podcast Download - Fall 2023 Report, a comprehensive evaluatio  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Review Examines Machine Learning Concepts for Microbiologists
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: In a review in Nature Reviews Microbiology, Professor Levi Waldron and colleagues highlight the increasing importance of machine learning in microbiology, where it is used for tasks such as predicting antibiotic resistance and associating human microbiome features with complex host diseases. Together with co-authors from the University of Trento   more
CUNY: Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Images of Research Competition
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Four captivating photographs depict diverse student research conducted around the world. * * * The Graduate Center is pleased to announce the students whose photographs were chosen for its 2023 Images of Research exhibition. The winning images, selected for their visual appeal and success at portraying each student's research, will be displayed in and around the Graduate Center bui  more
D'Youville University Announces Dr. Matt Hamilton as Faculty Athletics Representative
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 1 -- D'Youville College issued the following statement on Nov. 30, 2023, by President Lorrie A. Clemo: * * * We are proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Matt Hamilton, Associate Professor in the Exercise and Sports Studies program, as the D'Youville University Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR). "D'Youville University attracts student athletes who are passionate about excelling in competition and the classroom and we are committed to ensuring this success," sa  more
Dan Bongino Extends Contract With Westwood One, Recommits to Broadcast Radio
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Cumulus Media's (NASDAQ: CMLS) Westwood One today announced that Dan Bongino has extended his contract to host both his syndicated radio program "The Dan Bongino Show" on Westwood One and his podcasts, including the unique podcast The Dan Bongino Show, on the Cumulus Podcast Network for multiple years. Both the radio program and the podcasts showcase Bongino's natural ability to f  more
Dan Swanstrom named 28th head coach of Cornell Football
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Dan Swanstrom, the architect of Ithaca College football's recent resurgence and an impactful offensive coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania and at Johns Hopkins University, has been named the Roger J. Weiss '61 Head Coach of Cornell Football. Swanstrom becomes the university's 28th head coach. Nicki Moore, the Meakem Smith Director of Athletics and Physical Education, will formally introduce Swanstrom to the Co  more
Dartmouth College: Toronto Playwright Wins Neukom Institute Literary Award
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Dec. 9 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: The Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth this month recognized two plays that question the meaning of authenticity and explore what it is to be human in a computerized world. Instagirl by Toronto-based playwright Jessica Moss won the 2023 Neukom Institute Literary Arts Award for Playwriting--and a $5,000 cash prize--for its unique portrayal of social media and influencer culture. The play  more
DCCC Chair Statement on Expulsion of George Santos
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement: * * * After Congress voted to expel criminally-indicted New York Republican George Santos from Congress, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: "House Republicans have known since he was nominated that George Santos was a liar and grifter, but they blocked every attempt to expel him from Congress. Their desperation to protect their slim majority is emblematic of the dysfun  more
Deep brain stimulation improves cognition after injury
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Five people who had life-altering, seemingly irreversible cognitive deficits following moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries showed substantial improvements in their cognition and quality of life after receiving an experimental form of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in a phase 1 clinical trial. The trial, reported Dec. 4 in Nature Medicine, was led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine, Stanford University, the   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Vulnerable New York Republicans Campaign With Extreme MAGA Speaker Mike Johnson
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: MAGA Mike Johnson is in New York this weekend, and increasingly vulnerable New York Republicans Nick LaLota, Anthony D'Esposito, Mike Lawler, Marc Molinaro, and Brandon Williams will campaign alongside the Republican Party's extremist Speaker for the first time. In case you forgot, here's a bit about Johnson: * Johnson pushed for a total abortion ban without exceptions and  more
Depository Trust and Clearing Corp.: WITH 2024 IN SIGHT, GEOPOLITICAL RISK & INFLATION DOMINATE AS TOP RISKS TO THE FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today issued its annual Systemic Risk Barometer Survey results, which identified Geopolitical Risks, Inflation, U.S. Political Uncertainty / 2024 U.S. Presidential Election and Cyber Risk as the most significan  more
Digital Realty and Blackstone Announce $7 Billion Hyperscale Data Center Development Joint Venture
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, and Blackstone Inc. (NYSE: BX) announced today that Blackstone-affiliated funds led by Infrastructure, Real Estate and Tactical Opportunities have agreed to establish a joint venture with Digital Realty to develop four hyperscale data center camp  more
Edie Falco and Sterling K. Brown Join Star-Studded CNN Heroes Presenter Lineup
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- CNN issued the following news on Dec. 6, 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. Golden Globe(R) and Emmy(R) winn  more
Edwidge Danticat, Once a Barnard Student, Is Now a Columbia Professor
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Columbia University issued the following news: Edwidge Danticat, who holds a B.A. in French Literature from Barnard, has returned to Morningside Heights this fall as the Wun Tsun Tam Mellon Professor of the Humanities in the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies. She is the author of 17 books, including the novels Breath, Eyes, Memory and The Farming of Bones, as well as the short story collection, Krik? Krak! She has written books for children and you  more
EisnerAmper Honored for Excellence in Employer-Sponsored Training, Development
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Training magazine, a leading business publication for learning and development professionals, announced that EisnerAmper--a global accounting, tax and business advisory firm--has received a 2024 Training APEX Award. This award ranks companies' excellence in employer-sponsored training and development programs. The APEX Awards ranking is based on benchmarking statistics and a range of qualitative and quantitative fa  more
EisnerAmper Partner Named a 'Champion of the C-Suite'
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Leading New Jersey business media outlet ROI-NJ has named EisnerAmper Partner Diane Wasser a "Champion of the C-Suite." Not only is she one of 150 Garden State business leaders--across every sector and region of the state--to make this prestigious list, she is ranked in the top 30. Diane is the Partner-in-Charge of New Jersey, Managing Partner of Regions at Eisner Advisory Group, and a member of the firm's Executiv  more
EisnerAmper Partner Named a 'Top 100 Influential Person in Accounting
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news: Candace Wright, EisnerAmper Partner, has again been named to Accounting Today's prestigious list of "Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting" for 2023. Candace, based at EisnerAmper's Gulf Coast office, is a partner in the firm's Audit & Assurance Services Group. She has approximately 40 years of experience with financial institutions, non-profit entities, governmental organizations, employee benefit plans, r  more
Elson-Enriquez Joins Coker's Board of Trustees
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Dec. 6 -- Coker College issued the following news: Isabel Elson-Enriquez joined Coker University's Board of Trustees in November 2023. Elson-Enriquez is a Ph.D. candidate in Art History at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York (CUNY). She has been an instructor of Art History at various colleges throughout the CUNY system since 2019, gaining insight into the student experience of the country's largest urban public university. Through this work, s  more
Expert Insight: Senate Disagreement Imperils Aid to Israel and Ukraine
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Senate Republicans and Democrats' disagreement on border policy persists, jeopardizing the crucial delivery of aid to Israel and Ukraine. One of our Syracuse University faculty experts shared his thoughts on this. Grant Reeher is director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute and a professor of political science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. He writes: "This impasse is y  more
Fla. A.G. Moody and Coalition of Attorneys General Put Media Companies on Notice Following Reports of Material Support to Foreign Terrorist Organizations
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 5 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of attorneys general issued a warning to media companies with possible ties to foreign terrorist organizations. Attorney General Moody and the coalition sent a letter reminding the publisher of the New York Times, the CEO of the Associated Press, the CEO and editor in chief of CNN and the president of Reuters that providing material support to te  more
Focus Group Participants Needed: Transgender and Transitioning in the Workplace
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: To better understand the experiences and needs of transgender employees, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the LGBTQ Resource Center are hosting a focus group for transgender and nonbinary staff and faculty. The feedback and information gathered from this focus group will contribute to the development of a transgender employee toolkit. This toolkit will assist with onboarding efforts, provide information for s  more
Following Ratification of SAG-AFTRA and WGA Contracts, N. Y. Governor Hochul Directs State Agencies to Fast-Track Process and Allow Film & TV Industry to Resume Economic Activity in New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today directed State agencies to fast-track the process for film and television productions, allowing these industries to quickly resume work now that both SAG-AFTRA and the WGA have ended strikes and ratified contracts. The film and television production industry is a key economic driver for New York, adding over $9 billion in Gross Domestic Product each year. "I  more
Forbes Unveils Its 20th Annual Ranking of the World's Most Powerful Women
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Forbes today announces its 20th annual ranking of The World's 100 Most Powerful Women. The list is the definitive ranking of the most inspirational female CEOs, entertainers, politicians, philanthropists and policy makers making life-changing impact on the world today. For the second consecutive year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen tops this 2023 list followed by European Central Bank Presid  more
Fordham Law School: Judge Felipe N. Torres '26 Honored for His Trailblazing Career as a Lawyer, Legislator, and Jurist
BRONX, New York, Dec. 5 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2023: A pathbreaking Afro-Latino leader and legal trailblazer, the late Judge Felipe N. Torres '26 was remembered by his granddaughter Judge Analisa Torres as "a democratizing force in New York" who "believed lawyers should use their skills for the good of community." Torres, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, spoke at length about her grandfather's life and i  more
Fordham University School of Law: At Networking Event, Students Explore Diversity Initiatives Offered By Employers
BRONX, New York, Dec. 7 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Attorneys, recruiters, and diversity professionals--including alums who graduated from Fordham Law School in the last three decades--highlighted the programs that their organizations are offering to support diversity and inclusion within their ranks and in the legal community at a networking reception that drew hundreds of law students. Fordham Law students met and mingled with representatives of close to 60  more
Former Blackstone LaunchPad Duo Shine in Forbes 30 Under 30 Awards with OthersideAI
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 awards have spotlighted the duo of Matt Shumer and Jason Kuperberg '18, founders of OthersideAI, who got their start at the University's Blackstone LaunchPad, The two entrepreneurs were selected in the highly competitive consumer technology category. Their journey began during the pandemic when, as participants in the LaunchPad's 2020 SummerStart Accelerator program, Shumer, who was a stude  more
From Boland Hall to Broadway, Colleagues and Friends Produce 'How to Dance in Ohio'
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Two Syracuse University alumni are opening their first Broadway musical as lead producers, "How to Dance in Ohio," and the Dec. 5 preview performance included close to 200 Syracuse University leaders, alumni, parents and friends. Producers Ben Holtzman '13 and Sammy Lopez '13, co-founders of P3 Productions, are musical theater graduates of the College of Visual and Performing Arts and met as freshman year roommates in   more
Gender Justice Clinic Presents Recommendations to U.N. Human Rights Committee
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Nearly a decade after launching targeted advocacy for victims of military sexual assault, faculty, students, and alumni in the Gender Justice Clinic recently traveled to Geneva, Switzerland, to present recommendations on this and sex workers' rights in hearings before the U.N. Human Rights Committee. The Cornell team joined more than 140 U.S. NGO representatives, experts, and individuals working on and directly impacted   more
Gibson Dunn Secures Release of Incarcerated Domestic Violence Survivor in Precedent-Setting Victory Under New York's Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 6 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news release: The New York State Supreme Court-Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department has unanimously reversed the denial of a resentencing application filed by Gibson Dunn's pro bono client in a precedent-setting victory under the state's recently enacted Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act (DVSJA). Under the DVSJA, domestic violence survivors convicted of offenses for which their abuse w  more
GlaxoSmithKline: New Global Analysis Across Five Cities Shows Inequities in Adult Immunisation Uptake, Signalling Need to Redesign Local and National Policy Interventions
LONDON, England, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- GlaxoSmithKline, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * * New IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science report, funded by GSK, explores the role of social and structural determinants of health to identify enablers and barriers to vaccine uptake in Bangkok, Brussels, Chicago, Manchester and New York City * As one example, in both New York City and Chicago, household income, education and median house value are hig  more
Gliders, circuits, siphons: Local students experience engineering at Cornell
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Building wooden gliders, engineering electrical circuits and designing a siphon were among the activities local high school students participated in on Nov. 18 as part of Engineering Exploration Day at Cornell. Thirty students from Tompkins and neighboring counties were on campus as members of the Upward Bound program, a U.S. Department of Education initiative aimed at introducing higher education to K-12 students who ma  more
Graham-Reinhardt Named to the Fredonia College Council
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 5 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Tamu Graham-Reinhardt was appointed on Sept. 29 by New York State Governor Kathy Hochul as a member of the College Council at SUNY Fredonia. Mrs. Graham-Reinhart is the Coordinator of Family and Community Engagement (FACE) and Inclusivity for the Jamestown (NY) City School District (JCSD). The FACE and Inclusivity office seeks to expand family and community and business partnerships design  more
Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers, Partners 2024 FinTech Guide
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was ranked in Chambers and Partners' 2024 Chambers FinTech guide's legal category in Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, and the United States. The following lawyers were recognized in the 2024 Chambers FinTech guide in the following jurisdictions: * Corrado Angelelli, Italy * Barbara A. Jones, United States * Carsten Kociok, Germany * Koichiro Ohashi, Japan * Arturo Per  more
Greenberg Traurig Signs on to Diversity Lab's Disability Inclusion Commitments
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has signed on to the Diversity Lab's Disability Inclusion Commitments, developed with the goal of cultivating a more inclusive workplace for people with disabilities in the legal profession. The Diversity Lab, facilitator of the Mansfield Rule Certification program, said it worked with its Disability Inclusion Advisory Group to outline the 10 actionable steps. Participat  more
Grove City College: Exercise Science Majors Dominate Poster Competition
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: Grove City College students captured the first and third spots for best undergraduate student research posters at the at the American College of Sports Medicine Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference in Lancaster, Pa. A group of Grove City College Exercise Science students attended the professional conference, which is held annually and covers a variety of research topics in health and fitness. Fiv  more
Hamilton College: In Pursuit of the Greater Good Amidst Chaos
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 6 -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Val Demings and Roy Blunt, executive fellows from the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), visited Hamilton on Dec. 4 to analyze the nation's polarized political climate in the semester's final Common Ground event. The BPC is a not-for-profit organization that ensures policymakers work across party lines to craft bipartisan solutions. Demings is a former U.S. representative from Florida who was shortlisted to be President Bide  more
Hearst Newspapers Acquires Puzzle Games Platform Puzzmo
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Hearst issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Hearst Newspapers today announced the acquisition of Puzzmo, a new collaborative puzzle games platform. The announcement was made by Hearst Newspapers President Jeffrey Johnson. Developed over the last three years by founders Zach Gage and Orta Therox, Puzzmo.com is the new place for thoughtful puzzles. The site will be the home of web-based versions of Gage's award-winning puzzle games catalog, including Apple Arcad  more
HHR Named to Global Investigations Review's GIR 30 List
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: The firm was named to Global Investigations Review (GIR)'s GIR 30 list, a ranking of the best law firms for complex multijurisdictional corporate investigations. The ranking measures firms' institutional strengths based on a range of factors, including a firm's reach, its caseload and appearances before government authorities. "HHR is set apart from U.S. rivals by its thriving office in Paris and its work for t  more
Hofstra University: Big Changes at the School of Education
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 9 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Hofstra announces the appointment of Dr. Kevin Kumashiro as interim dean for the School of Education (SOE), where he will lead the division's transition to an independent school within the university. The SOE has been under Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences since 2017, and now returns to the discrete status it held when Hofstra was founded in 1935. Kumashiro has more than 30 years of experience in education  more
Husch Blackwell Authors Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court in First Amendment Litigation
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: Husch Blackwell wrote and filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of Professor Morris Kleiner, one of the preeminent scholars studying occupational licensing for over two decades, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in Elizabeth Brokamp v. Letitia James, Attorney General of New York, et al. The case asks whether states may, consistent with the First Amendment, impose occupational-licens  more
Iconic wines class gets better with age
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Mountaineers have Mount Everest. Musical prodigies have Carnegie Hall. Cornell has the wines class. One of the university's most popular elective courses, not to mention the envy of college undergraduates everywhere, the iconic "HADM 4300: Introduction to Wines" has helped generations of Cornellians refine their palates - and knowledge - about the many varieties of wine and how each is produced, bottled, labeled, distri  more
ILR's Chris Collins honored
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: ILR HR Studies Professor Chris Collins, director of ILR Graduate Studies, was inducted as a fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources at a New York City gala this fall. The honor is considered the most prestigious recognition of HR career excellence, according to "Human Resource Executive" magazine. An academic for 25 years, Collins began at ILR in 2000 and has been the director of graduate studies since 2019. H  more
Immune protein may induce dementia unrelated to high blood pressure
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have found that controlling high blood pressure may not be enough to prevent associated cognitive declines. The findings point to an immune protein called cytokine IL-17 as a culprit for inducing dementia and suggest new approaches to prevent damage to brain cells. The study, published on Dec. 4 in Nature Neuroscience, uncovered a new mechanism involving increased levels of IL-17 in   more
In Memoriam: Phil Quartararo '77
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A listener who tuned into a pop radio station at any point over the last 30 years more than likely would have heard a catchy song from stars influenced by Phil Quartararo '77. The veteran music executive introduced U2 to the United States in the 1980s and developed the careers of artists like Paula Abdul, Linkin Park and the Spice Girls. And that was only a small number of the big-name performers who worked with someo  more
Inauguration Celebrates Past, Present, and Future of Albany Law and the Legal Profession
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Albany Law School issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2023: Albany Law School celebrated the institution's 19th President and Dean Cinnamon P. Carlarne and her commitment to leading the nation's oldest independent law school into the future. The investiture was held in the DeMatteo gymnasium at Albany Law School and was well attended by students, faculty, staff, alumni, and Dean Carlarne's family, mentors, and friends. Dean Carlarne outlined what drew her to Alban  more
Infor Complements Its Industry Cloud Platform With Enterprise Quality Management and Environmental, Health & Safety Solutions From ETQ
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Infor(R), the industry cloud company, today announced that it has formed a partnership with ETQ, part of Hexagon, to strengthen the solution ecosystem for food and beverage, life sciences, chemicals, fashion, and distribution enterprises requiring best-in-class quality management and environmental, health and safety solutions. The ETQ Reliance quality management system (QMS) provides   more
Innovation Fund at SyracuseCoE Awards $40,000 to Local Climate Tech Companies
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems has awarded grants to four New York State companies through its Innovation Fund. Since 2014, the SyracuseCoE Innovation Fund has helped companies overcome barriers to the commercialization of potentially transformative products and technologies. Open to members of the SyracuseCoE Partner Program, the Innovation Fund offers awards of up to $10,000 to com  more
International Thanksgiving Dinner Brings Together Campus Community
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Emcees David Ojo and Qingyang Liu welcomed members of the University community to the 39th Annual International Thanksgiving Dinner. (Photo by Charles Wainwright) More than 700 first-year international students and members of the University community recently came together to celebrate the University's 39th Annual International Thanksgiving Celebration. A beloved University tradition, it is believed to be the only cel  more
Iona University Undergraduate Research Team Lands Article in American Chemical Society Publication
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Iona University issued the following news: Iona University's undergraduate research team, led by endowed professor Dr. Sunghee Lee, published an article titled, Aspirin Interacts with Cholesterol-Containing Membranes in a pH-Dependent Manner, which appears in Langmuir, an American Chemical Society publication. The study's results suggest that aspirin, in the presence of cholesterol, increases water permeability, but is contingent upon how much cholest  more
Ithaca College Launches Graduate-Entry Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 9 -- Ithaca College issued the following news on Dec. 8, 2023: Applications are already rolling in for Ithaca College's new Graduate-Entry Doctor of Physical Therapy degree program. With the first cohort of students expected to arrive on South Hill for the 2024 summer semester, the program marks a new chapter in IC's 75-year history of physical therapy education. Currently, IC offers a six-year program in Physical Therapy, which was designed to admit first-year undergrad  more
Ithaca College: Getting Off to a Fast Start
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- Ithaca College issued the following news: Six groups of ambitious IC entrepreneurs had just four minutes to pitch their start-up ideas to a panel of judges who awarded cash and something even more prized: invaluable expertise, experience and exposure. Rev: Ithaca Startup Works hosted the annual Ithaca College Startup Demo Day in November, and IC entrepreneurs presented their business concept, market projections, potential competitors, prototypes and future  more
Jewish Theological Seminary: Chancellor Schwartz Shares Her Thoughts on the Passing of Rabbi David Ellenson (z"l)
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- The Jewish Theological Seminary issued the following news: Like so many in the community, I am heartbroken to learn of the death of Rabbi David Ellenson (z"l). Dr. Ellenson served as president and Chancellor Emeritus of Hebrew Union College - Jewish institute of Religion. He had the special ability to be both a profound scholar and an exceptional institutional leader. Internationally recognized for his scholarly work in the areas of Jewish religious thought, ethics, and mode  more
Joe Castiglione G'70 Honored as 2024 Ford C. Frick Recipient for Excellence in Baseball Broadcasting
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The moment Boston Red Sox fans had dreamed of for 86 years was nearly at hand that fall evening back in 2004. The last time the Red Sox were crowned kings of the baseball world, back in 1918, radio hadn't yet been invented as a medium, so when Joe Castiglione G'70 uttered his now-famous call, he became the first broadcaster to declare the Red Sox World Series champions on that fateful night, Oct. 27, 2004. Joe Castigl  more
John Wu's journey from tech investor to blockchain entrepreneur and Web3 champion
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "I'm always humbled by how Cornell has helped shape my life," says blockchain entrepreneur John Wu '92, president of Ava Labs and a graduate of the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management. Recalling several instances when faculty, staff, and alumni opened doors for him, he draws a clear connection between his experiences as a student, his Wall Street career on the buy side as a tech investor, the Corne  more
Juniata College: Women's Volleyball Sweeps Violets to Return to the NCAA National Championship
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 2 -- Juniata College issued the following news: The Juniata women's volleyball team is returning to the NCAA National Championship following a 3-0 (25-15, 25-19, 25-20) victory over New York University Thursday evening in the Final Four. A balanced attack from the pins had the Eagle offense running smoothly all match, as Lily Podolan, Audrey Muth, and Kennedy Christy all had strong days. Muth had a match-high 14 kills while hitting .355, Podolan totaled 12 (.421)  more
King & Spalding Promotes 28 New Partners and 14 Counsel Across 14 Cities
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: King & Spalding announced today that it has named 28 new partners and 14 counsel. The promotions span 14 cities (Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, New York, Northern Virginia, Paris, Sacramento, Silicon Valley, and Washington, D.C.). "Our newly promoted partners and counsel reflect King & Spalding's commitment to providing excellent service and results   more
Lab of Plasma Studies joins DOE-funded hub to advance fusion energy
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell University's Laboratory of Plasma Studies has joined the newly established Inertial Fusion Science and Technology Hub, known as RISE, a multi-institutional consortium to advance inertial fusion energy as a power source that could one day dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of how energy is supplied globally. The U.S. Department of Energy announced on Dec. 7 a four-year, $16 million grant for the hub, which i  more
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Q&A: Faculty Spotlight - Why Trees Will Always Have Something to Teach Us
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following Q&A on Dec. 8, 2023, with Research Professor Brendan Buckley: * * * Lamont research professor Brendan Buckley helps his students learn to listen to the trees. * * * A steadfast proponent of interdisciplinary research, Brendan Buckley has spent much of his career collaborating with historians, archaeologists, geochemists and atmospheric scientists in regions as diverse as the Asian tropics, the Nor  more
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: A New 66M Year History of Carbon Dioxide Offers Little Comfort for Today
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * Scientists have produced a new curve of how atmospheric carbon dioxide affects climate. It makes clear that its effects can be long lasting. * * * A massive new review of ancient atmospheric carbon-dioxide levels and corresponding temperatures lays out a daunting picture of where the Earth's climate may be headed. The study covers geologic records spanning the   more
Latest Issue of Conjunctions, Bard College's Celebrated Literary Magazine, Gathers Writers to Explore Enchantment
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Conjunctions:81, Numina Features New Work by Julia Alvarez, Aimee Bender, Arthur Sze, Shane McCrae, Kyoko Mori, Han Ong, James Morrow, Amparo Davila, and Many Others * * * Conjunctions:81, Numina, the latest issue of the innovative literary magazine published by Bard College, which has been in print for more than 40 continuous years, has just been released. This issue of Conjunctions explo  more
Leadership Lessons from TIME Person of the Year: Taylor Swift
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Today, we found out Taylor Swift has been named the 2023 TIME Person of the Year. There is no doubt Taylor has made a huge impact for her fans and the economy this past year - we can all learn a lot from her. One thing in particular we can learn from her, that is not often spoken about, is how she treats others - especially her employees. Lynne Vincent, assistant professor of management at Syracuse University's Whitma  more
Libraries' Offers Extended Hours, Destress Activities During Finals Week Fall 2023
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University Libraries is offering extended hours during finals week: Friday, Dec. 15, through Monday, Dec. 18: Bird Library will be open 24 hours a day and Carnegie Library will be open until 11 p.m. The Libraries is also offering the following destress activities at Bird Library during finals: Thursday, Dec. 7: Take a study break with therapy dogs in Room 004 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., then come back from 7   more
Life Trustee Daniel D'Aniello '68, H'20 Honored With Keys to the City of Florence, Italy
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 7 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Life Trustee Daniel D'Aniello '68, H'20 receives the keys to the city of Florence, Italy, from Mayor Dario Nardella. Alumnus, philanthropist and Life Trustee Daniel D'Aniello '68, H'20 was recently celebrated by the city of Florence, Italy, for his dedication to the city and his support of the Syracuse Abroad program in Florence. In a ceremony hosted by the mayor of Florence, D'Aniello was presented with the keys to t  more
Manhattan College: Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Selected as One of the World's Top Industry Scientists by International Artificial Intelligence Alliance
RIVERDALE, New York, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Manhattan College issued the following news: George K. Giakos, Ph.D., was chosen for his research and contributions in the field of artificial intelligence. George K. Giakos, Ph.D., department chairperson and professor of electrical and computer engineering, has been selected as one of the world's top industry scientists by the Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Alliance (AIIA). The designation is given to scholars and scientists who the organization  more
Mary Ann Liebert: Race Adjustment in Clinical Algorithms and Other Clinical Decision-Making Tools
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: A Special Issue of the peer-reviewed journal Health Equity focuses attention on the incorrect use of race and ethnicity in clinical algorithms in health care systems across the U.S. and internationally. The Special Issue is titled "Race Adjustment in Clinical Algorithms and Other Clinical Decision-making Tools." Click here to read the issue now (https://home.liebertpub.com/spcoll/race-adjustment-  more
Mastercard and Consumers International Partner to Accelerate Equitable Global Consumer Protection and Empowerment in the Digital Economy
PURCHASE, New York, Dec. 8 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * Grant from the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth supports new initiative to advance digital infrastructures that addresses the needs of the world's most vulnerable communities * * * Yesterday, at Consumers International's Global Congress in Nairobi, held once every four years to bring together consumer advocates and marketplace leaders, the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth (The Center  more
Mastercard Strive Awards Nearly $2 Million in Grants to 11 Innovative Organizations Supporting Small Businesses Across the Globe
PURCHASE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Mastercard issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth announced the newest grant recipients of the Mastercard Strive Innovation Fund, with nearly $2 million in grants distributed globally. Mastercard Strive supports early-stage solutions with the potential to drive outsized impact for small businesses in the categories of sustainability, digitalization, community lending, and more. Funding is awarded to change-maki  more
MBA students coach Dyson undergrads consulting for business clients
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: At a recent class, MBA student Julian Galarza sampled snacks made with some unusual ingredients: pizza bites topped with mealworms, tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese made with ground crickets, avocado sprinkled with black ants, and more. Galarza was one of 10 MBA students from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business who earned academic credit by coaching teams of undergraduates acting as business consultants f  more
MCC Salutes Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 7 -- Monroe Community College issued the following news: The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation -- represented by President and CEO David O. Egner -- was honored as recipient of Monroe Community College Foundation's 2023 Salute to Excellence award on Wednesday evening. The award was in recognition of its philanthropic support of the next generation of workers who will fill jobs in high-demand industry sectors and of innovative strategies focused on creating opportunities   more
Meat alternatives could feed humans more sustainably
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Current food systems don't sustainably provide healthy diets for all, and novel alternative proteins - such as lab-grown meat, protein-rich foods created from microorganisms and plant-based foods that imitate the taste and texture of meats - could be part of a wider effort to improve food systems, according to a new United Nations report co-authored by Cornell researchers. "Current environmental, health and social costs   more
Medical Students Across the Northeast Convene With Top Scientists at Zucker School of Medicine's Inaugural Neuroscience Research Symposium
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- Hofstra University's Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine issued the following news: The next generation of physicians and scientists from medical schools across the Northeast region shared their student research with top neurosurgeons and neuroscientists during the Northeast Medical Student Neuroscience Research Symposium held on Wednesday, December 6, at Northwell Health's Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research in Manhasset. The inaugural con  more
Meet Mollie Dennis, First Graduate of Empire State University's Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism Program
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Dec. 7 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Mollie Dennis never thought online school would work for her. Fast forward three years later, and she's the first graduate of Empire State University's Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism (ABA) program. "Being the first graduate of SUNY Empire's Applied Behavior Analysis program is a true honor," Dennis said. "The field of applied behavior analysis is continually  more
Mercy University: Teaching, Learning and Giving Back 7,000 Miles From Home
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Mercy University issued the following news: Two Mercy professors traveled over 7,000 miles from home in summer of 2023 to bring their expertise to teachers teaching children with autism in India -- and return to their roots. In August, Sudha Ramaswamy, Ph.D., associate professor of special education and chair of the School of Education's Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership, and Roseanne Vallice Levy, Ph.D., the School of Education's associ  more
Method may improve cities' responses to resident service calls
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers from Cornell Tech have developed a method to identify delays in the reporting of incidents such as downed trees and power lines, which could lead to practical insights and interventions for more equitable, efficient government service. Their method, which works without knowing exactly when an incident occurred, uses the frequency of reports of the same incident by separate individuals to estimate how long it   more
MicroRNA holds clues to why some mammals are cancer-prone
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Researchers at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) have identified an important pathway that reveals why some mammals, like humans, dogs and cats, regularly develop mammary cancer while others, such as horses, pigs and cows, rarely do. They used an unusual approach to uncover a piece of that puzzle - why cells in some species become cancerous - which they described in a paper published in Communications Biology in O  more
Minawi wins Middle East Studies Association book prize
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Mostafa Minawi, associate professor of history in the College of Arts & Sciences and director of the Center for Critical Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Studies, has been honored with the Albert Hourani Book Award for "Losing Istanbul: Arab-Ottoman Imperialists and the End of Empire." The award, given by the Middle East Studies Association, recognizes a work that exemplifies scholarly excellence and clarity of presentation in t  more
Morgan Stanley Investment Management Raises $1.2Bn for Later-Stage Growth Equity and Credit Investments
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Morgan Stanley Investment Management ("MSIM") announced today that it has closed on approximately $1.2 billion of total equity capital commitments for North Haven Expansion Equity IX and North Haven Expansion Credit II to fund later-stage growth equity and credit investments in the technology, healthcare, consumer, digital media and other high-growth sectors. Th  more
Morgan Stanley's Sustainable Solutions Collaborative Announces Third Cohort of Innovators
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * * Cohort consists of five organizations working to tackle global sustainability challenges, from repurposing "forever chemicals" and agricultural waste to creating greener housing materials and colorants * Each winning team to receive a $250,000 award and participate in a yearlong program to support their work scaling innovative solutions * * * The M  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million in Federal Funding Now Available for High-Speed Broadband Infrastructure Through Affordable Housing Connectivity Program
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that applications are now open for the $100 million Affordable Housing Connectivity Program, a partnership led by Empire State Development's ConnectALL Office in consultation with New York State Homes and Community Renewal to design and install broadband infrastructure at 100,000 affordable housing units across New York State. The program, which is   more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces $164 Million for Local Water Infrastructure Projects
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved $164 million in financial assistance for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. The Board's approval authorizes municipal access to over $156 million in low-cost short-term financing and previously announced grants to get shovels in the ground for critical  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces $17.7 Million to Expand HealthySteps Program Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $17.7 million was awarded to expand HealthySteps, an evidence-based program that pairs behavioral health professionals with pediatric teams to provide early childhood mental and physical health care in a pediatric setting. Administered by the state Office of Mental Health, the additional funding will help create 46 new pediatric sites  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces $5.1 Million to Establish School-Based Mental Health Clinics
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 that more than $5.1 million was awarded to support 137 school-based mental health clinic satellites throughout New York State, including 82 at high-needs schools. Administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health, the funding is part of the governor's $1 billion landmark plan to transform New York's mental health care system, which include  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 42-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Ithaca
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Marketview Apartments, a new four-story development with 42 affordable apartments on Ithaca's waterfront. The all-electric, energy-efficient building stands in Cayuga Park next to the city's community gardens and offers numerous family-friendly amenities. "Our latest investment in Ithaca continues a pattern of sustained growth and  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Doubling of Community Behavioral Health Clinics, Funding 13 New Clinics Across New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced conditional funding for 13 new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, part of the Governor's $1 billion plan to transform the continuum of mental health care. New York's nation-leading work to bolster mental health services and create integrated care models will help the needs of New Yorkers regardless of their abili  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Doubling of Community Behavioral Health Clinics, Funding 13 New Clinics Across New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced conditional funding for 13 new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, part of the Governor's $1 billion plan to transform the continuum of mental health care. New York's nation-leading work to bolster mental health services and create integrated care models will help the needs of New Yorkers regardless of their ability to pay and to close ga  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Launch of State-of-the-Art Weather Risk Communication Center
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the creation of New York's State Weather Risk Communication Center at the University at Albany, a first-of-its kind operational collaboration between university researchers and state emergency managers. Through an annual $1.5 million investment, the Center will serve as a clearinghouse for critical weather information and develop new tools to help e  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces More Than $4.6 Million to Expand Access to Health Care, Eliminate Health Care Disparities for New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $4.6 million in state funding for programs to expand access and eliminate disparities in health care while helping to increase diversity among the physician workforce throughout New York, representing a $1.2 million increase over the previous year's allocation. "For far too long, communities of color in New York have faced disparities in   more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces South Fork Wind Delivers First Offshore Wind Power to Long Island
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the successful delivery of clean power to Long Island from the first operational wind turbine at South Fork Wind, marking a historic milestone of the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in federal waters to begin "powering up" in the United States. The project has completed the installation of two turbines, with one operational, approximately 35   more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 328-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of construction on Clarkson Estates in Flatbush, Brooklyn which will feature 328 affordable apartments, including 164 supportive units for formerly homeless households. The highly energy efficient, all-electric development will also include 30,000 square feet of space for community programming such as a violence prevention program, workfor  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Start of Project to Modernize Ogdensburg International Airport
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a project to transform the Ogdensburg International Airport into a regional transportation hub that will attract new travelers to the area and fuel economic growth throughout the North Country. The project, which was awarded $18 million from the Governor's $230 million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization   more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces State Landmarks to Be Illuminated in Recognition of World AIDS Day
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 14 landmarks across New York will be illuminated red on the evening of Friday, December 1, in recognition of World AIDS Day. "On World AIDS Day, we mourn those we've lost to this epidemic," Governor Hochul said. "We also honor New Yorkers currently fighting this disease - while we've made progress in reducing HIV infections across the state, we kno  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Suny Climate Corps Internship Program to Expand Paid Opportunities for SUNY Students at State Agencies
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the SUNY Climate Corps Internship Program to offer paid applied-learning opportunities for State University of New York students at state agencies with environmental and sustainability missions. In the first year of the program, up to 40 students will be selected for immersive, real-life work experiences for compensation and college cr  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Toll Rebates Coming to Bronx Resident Users of the Henry Hudson Bridge and Queens Resident Users of the Cross Bay Bridge
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a toll rebate program is coming to Bronx and Queens residents who use the Henry Hudson Bridge and Cross Bay Bridge, respectively. The rebates are made possible by the Outer Borough Transportation Account, which was established in 2018 to provide additional resources for outer borough transportation improvements. "We are making travel easier and mor  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces U.S Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses in Clinton County Impacted by July Flooding
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer federal assistance to New Yorkers in Clinton County who were impacted by heavy rains and flooding in July 2023. Residents and businesses in Clinton County are now eligible to apply for low-interest loans to aid in their recovery from this event thanks to a new SBA program that offers additional finan  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses in Brooklyn and Nassau County Impacted by September Flooding
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer federal assistance to New Yorkers in Kings (Brooklyn) and Nassau counties, which were impacted by heavy rains and flooding in September. Residents and businesses in these locations are eligible to apply for low-interest loans to aid in their recovery following historic rainfall and flooding. Un  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Announces Year-End Results of Initiatives to Keep Highway Workers Safe
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: As construction throughout much of New York State begins to wind down with winter weather setting in, Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the year-end results of several initiatives designed to keep highway workers and motorists safe throughout New York State. These include a new work zone speed enforcement pilot program, a partnership between state transportation agencies in cooper  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks at Congestion Pricing Rally
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 5, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at a congestion pricing rally. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYQSH5E5p5Y) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/CS7tIxvkmm). AUDIO of the event is available here (https://soundcloud.com/govkathyhochul/governor-hochul-delive  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks on First Night of Hanukkah
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks to observe the first night of Hanukkah. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/MUeyntZ_iXU) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/JBZ3d5gu5N). AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here (https://soundcloud.com/govkathyhochul/governor-hochul  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Issues Proclamation for Special Election to Replace George Santos
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a proclamation declaring a special election to fill the vacancy in the 3rd Congressional District created by the expulsion of George Santos from the United States House of Representatives. The special election will occur on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. "As Governor, I have the solemn responsibility to call a special election to ensure the voters of Lon  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Makes Transformative Investments in Central New York to Prepare Students for Jobs in Growing Technology Manufacturing Industry
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today broke ground on the Syracuse Science, Technology, Arts and Math High School - Central New York's first regional technical high school, which will open in 2025 thanks to a $71 million state commitment. Governor Hochul was joined by Micron Technology, Inc., the United Federation of Teachers, American Federation of Teachers, New York State United Teachers and lo  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Unveils Vibrant, Community-Strengthening Vision for Underutilized Creedmoor Campus in Eastern Queens
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled the Creedmoor Community Master Plan, a community-driven framework for redeveloping underutilized land at the 125-acre Creedmoor Psychiatric Center campus in Eastern Queens. The plan seeks to transform approximately 58 acres of the State-owned Creedmoor campus from surface parking lots, overgrowth, and vacant buildings into a vibrant new community wit  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Unveils Winning Proposal to Build 105 Affordable Housing Units and Arts and Community Space at Former Lincoln Correctional Facility
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled Seneca, the selected proposal to redevelop the former Lincoln Correctional Facility in Manhattan. This proposed project would invest over $90 million in Harlem, bringing 105 affordable homeownership units, community spaces, and jobs with ambitious MWBE contracting and local hiring goals, all of which would contribute to the enduring prosperity of the  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Incident at Albany Synagogue
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on an incident where shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany. The Governor has directed the New York State Police and New York National Guard to be on high alert and increase the existing patrols of at-risk sites planned for the Hanukkah holiday, including at synagogues, yeshivas and community c  more
N. Y. Governor Hochul Welcomes the 2024 Belmont Stakes to the Saratoga Race Course
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Belmont Stakes will be held at Saratoga Race Course in 2024 to allow for the uninterrupted construction of a new and re-imagined Belmont Park, the Long Island home of the third leg of the Triple Crown. "As part of the exciting modernization of Belmont Park, Saratoga now adds to its storied history by hosting the 3rd leg of the Triple Crown  more
N.Y. A.G. James Announces Arrest of Manhattan Fentanyl and Gun Trafficker
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a 94-count indictment charging Rafael Figueroa of Washington Heights, Manhattan with the sale of fentanyl, heroin, and firearms (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/court-filings/indictment-figueroa.pdf). The investigation conducted by the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (OCTF) seized more than   more
N.Y. A.G. James Recovers $1.8 Million From New York City Diner Owner for Cheating Taxpayers
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today recovered more than $1.8 million from the former owner of two New York City diners for failing to report more than $650,000 in cash receipts and lying on tax statements (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/settlements-agreements/kaloidis-settlement-agreement-o.pdf). An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that t  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Queens
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Courtney Gordon, who died on December 3, 2023 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD). In the early morning hours of December 3, officers with the NYPD responded to a reported assault in progress at a residence on Beach 22nd Stre  more
N.Y. Comptroller: DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant shift in taxpayer movement, with net out-migration quadrupling in 2020 compared to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of taxpayers   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Makes Transformative Investments in Central New York to Prepare Students for Jobs in Growing Technology Manufacturing Industry
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on transformative investments in Central New York to prepare students for jobs in growing technology manufacturing industry on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul broke ground on the Syracuse Science, Technology, Arts and Math High School - Central New York's first regional technical high school, which will open in 2025 thanks to a $71 million state commitment. Governor Ho  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces Allocation on New Opioid Settlement Funds to Staten Island to Expand Lifesaving Care
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced an additional $12 million to combat the opioid epidemic as part of funds secured by New York Attorney General Letitia James from settlements reached in her numerous lawsuits against different manufacturers and distributors of opioids. The funds will go exclusively to Staten Island-based organizations that provide a range of intervention services, includ  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces City Hall and Municipal Buildings to Be Lit Red for World AIDS Day
NEW YORK, Dec. 2 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and several municipal buildings will be lit red tonight in recognition of the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day - a global movement to unite people in the fight against HIV/AIDS and remember the lives lost from HIV/AIDS-related illnesses. "New York City stands in support of those living with HIV/AIDS and honors the New Yorkers we have l  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Appoints Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as Department of Correction Commissioner
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 8, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as the 38th commissioner of the New York City Department of Correction (DOC). Maginley-Liddie has served at DOC for eight years, most recently as first deputy commissioner and chief diversity officer. With this appointment, she becomes the second Black woman to hold this position in the department's 128-year hi  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts Eighth Annual "Cities for Action" Convening Focused on National Asylum Seeker Response
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro today announced the convening of the eighth annual national Cities for Action (C4A), a two-day event hosted by New York City that is bringing together representatives from more than 20 cities to discuss the national asylum seeker humanitarian crisis. City leaders will participate in  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Launches Lithium-Ion Battery-Charging Pilot for Delivery Workers to Safely Charge in Public
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced plans to launch a new, lithium-ion battery-charging pilot program early next year that will allow an initial group of delivery workers to safely charge their bikes in public. The pilot will test a variety of technologies to charge e-bike batteries at multiple locations across the city, developed as part of the administration's "Charge Safe, Ride Safe" p  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Names Leila Bozorg As Executive Director For Housing, Launches Housing-At-Risk Task Force To Save Affordable Housing Projects
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: At the New York Housing Conference's annual awards ceremony, New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Leila Bozorg -- a national affordable housing expert -- as the city's new executive director of housing, part of the expanded housing, economic development, and workforce team under Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer. To further his administration's commitment to acceleratin  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Signs Bill to Bolster New York City's Life Sciences Sector
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today signed legislation that will further bolster New York City's life sciences and biotech sectors by offering a tax incentive for growing biotech companies to create jobs in New York City. The new law builds on significant progress the Adams administration has made to create and attract accessible jobs in life sciences and delivers on a key recommendation to invest   more
N.Y. Mayor Adams' Statement on Impact of Incident at Temple Israel in Albany on New York City
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams released the following statement on shots fired near Temple Israel in Albany, N.Y., and the impact of the incident on New York City: "I have been briefed on the situation at Temple Israel in Albany, which is under investigation by federal and state law enforcement and has no known nexus to New York City at this time. "As our Jewish neighbors begin to celebrate Ha  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, NYCHA Announce Bronx River Addition as Next Development to Decide Its Future
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt today announced that Bronx River Addition will become the second development to hold an official vote to give residents a say in the future of their homes. The voting process -- first launched at Nostrand Houses in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn -- will provide residents with an opportunity to decide on whether   more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Celebrate Passage of Zoning Changes That Fights Climate Change by Opening Doors to Cleaner Air, Lower Energy Costs
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director Dan Garodnick today celebrated the New York City Council's approval of the "City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality" proposal, a historic set of citywide zoning changes that will facilitate climate action, clean energy, and resiliency by removing barriers to greener an  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Erratum Notice Involving 311 West 42nd Street Associates
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following erratum notice (Case No. 22-E-0649) on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * 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. ERRATUM NOTICE The Order Authorizing Submetering, issued on November 27, 2023, in this proceeding, requires correction. Ordering Clause 5 in the Order sh  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Inviting Comments and Announcing Virtual Public Statement Hearings Involving National Fuel Gas Distribution
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice inviting comments and announcing virtual public statement hearings (Case No. 23-G-0627) on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service. NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING VIRTUAL PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that public comment is invited concerning  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Inviting Comments Involving National Fuel Gas Distribution
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice inviting comments (Case No. 23-G-0627) on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for Gas Service. NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING IN-PERSON PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARINGS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that public comment is invited concerning proposed changes in the gas delivery rates and  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving National Grid, LS Power Grid N.Y. I
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-E-0512) on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid and LS Power Grid New York Corporation I for an Order Approving the Proposed Transfer Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environm  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Joint Proposal Involving Orange and Rockland Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of joint proposal (Case No. 21-T-0569) on Dec. 5, 2023: * * * Application of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a New 138 Kilovolt Electric Underground Transmission Line 705 within the Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County. NOTICE OF JOINT PROPOSAL AND OPPORTUN  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Transfers Involving 3 Companies
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving transfers (Case No. 23-E-0512; 19-T-0549) on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid and LS Power Grid New York Corporation I for an Order Approving the Proposed Transfer Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. Application of LS Power Grid New York, LLC, LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, and the New York Power A  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling Postponing Hearing Involving National Grid N.Y., National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling postponing hearing (Case Nos. 23-G-0225; 23-G-0226) on Dec. 8, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY for Gas Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Gas Service. RUL  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Archtop Fiber
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 5, 2023: * * * To: Paul B. Hudson, Esq., 1301 K Street NW, Suite 500 East, Washington DC, 20005-3312, paulhudson@dwt.com Re: Case 23-M-0042 - Joint Petition of Archtop Fiber LLC, et al. Dear Mr. Hudson: In accordance with the Commission's Order Granting Joint Petition Subject To Conditions issued on September 15, 2023 in the above-referenced case, the Petitioners filed confi  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving CIBL
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * To: Stanley W. Widger, Jr., Nixon Peabody LLP, 1300 Clinton Square, Rochester, NY 4604-1792, swidger@nixonpeabody.com Re: Case 23-C-0666 - Petition of CIBL, Inc. for Approval of an Acquisition of Common Stock Pursuant to Section 100 of the Public Service Law. Dear Stanley Widger: The Commission has received the petition in the above-captioned case, filed Novem  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Clean Energy Fund Investment Plan
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * To: Valerie S. Milonovich, Senior Counsel, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203-6399 Re: Case 14-M-0094 Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund Matter 16-00681 - In the Matter of the Clean Energy Fund Investment Plan Dear Ms. Milonovich: As required by the Public Service   more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Consolidated Communications, DISH Wireless
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * To: Kevin Kastor, Manager of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs, Consolidated Communications, Inc., 350 South Loop 336 West, Conroe, TX 77304, kevin.kastor@consolidated.com Re: Matter 23-01988 - Petition of Taconic Telephone Corp. d/b/a Consolidated Communications and DISH Wireless LLC for Approval of an Interconnection Agreement. Dear Kevin Kastor: The Departme  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Dialtone Ventures
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 5, 2023: * * * To: Byron Young, Telecom Ventures, LLC d/b/a Dialtone Ventures, 7524 Mosier View Court, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX 76118, byron.young@ystas.com Re: Matter 23-02460 - Tariff Filing by Telecom Ventures, LLC d/b/a Dialtone Ventures to Cancel PSC No. 1 and Relinquish its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Dear Byron Young: I am writing in response to   more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Great Expectations, Engineering Partners
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * To: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission, Empire State Plaza, Agency Building 3, Albany, NY 12223-1350 Re: CASE 23-W-0513- Joint Petition of Great Expectations LLC and Engineering Partners, LLC for Approval of a Water Facility Sale with an Original Cost of Over $100,000. Dear Secretary Phillips: On Se  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Horseshoe Solar
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * To: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission Agency Building 3, Albany NY 12223-1350, E-mail: secretary@dps.ny.gov RE: Case 23-E-0618 - Petition of Horseshoe Solar LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity and for an Order Providing for Lightened Regulation. Dear Secretary Phillip  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Verizon N.Y. Interconnection Agreement With EarthGrid PBC
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * To: Joseph A. Post, Deputy General Counsel - New York, 140 West Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10007, joseph.a.post@verizon.com Re: Matter 23-01977 - Petition of Verizon New York Inc. for Approval of an Interconnection Agreement with EarthGrid PBC. Dear Joseph Post: The Department of Public Service (Department) has received the petition of Verizon New York In  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Fillmore Central School District - Credit Cards and Purchase Cards'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-115) on Dec. 8, 2023, entitled "Fillmore Central School District - Credit Cards and Purchase Cards." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Fillmore Central School District (District) credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes. * * * Key Findings Although the 230 charges reviewed totaling approxi  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District - Information Technology'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-104) on Dec. 8, 2023, entitled "Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Hastings-on-Hudson Union Free School District (District) officials ensured that unneeded network user accounts were disabled in a timely manner. * * * Key Findings District officials did not ensure that unneed  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Stafford Fire Department - Financial Management'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-110) on Dec. 8, 2023, entitled "Stafford Fire Department Inc. - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Stafford Fire Department's (Department) Board and Treasurer properly managed the Department's finances. * * * Key Findings The Board and Treasurer did not properly manage the Department's finances. The Board did not adopt r  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Town of Baldwin - Claims Auditing'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-113) on Dec. 8, 2023, entitled "Town of Baldwin - Claims Auditing." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Baldwin (Town) Board (Board) properly audited and approved claims prior to payment. * * * Key Findings The Board did not always properly audit claims before approving them for payment. Due to insufficient documentation, we were unabl  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Town of Berkshire - Procurement and Conflict of Interest'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-84) on Dec. 8, 2023, entitled "Town of Berkshire - Procurement and Conflict of Interest." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Berkshire (Town) officials sought competition for purchases while avoiding conflicts of interest. * * * Key Findings The Town Board (Board) did not consistently seek competition for purchases or avoid conflicts of in  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Town of Hamburg - Finance Office'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-109) on Dec. 8, 2023, entitled "Town of Hamburg - Finance Office." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objectives Determine whether the Town of Hamburg's (Town's) Finance Office credit card purchases were supported and for proper Town purposes. Determine whether the Town's Finance Office payroll was accurate and supported. * * * Key Findings The Town Board (Board) and Town  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: Queens Public Hearing Set on Mayoral Control of New York City Schools
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 9 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: The second of five public hearings will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, December 18 at Thomas A. Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Queens 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 th  more
N.Y. State Energy Research & Development Authority: Expedited Renewable Energy Solicitations Launched As Part of Governor Hochul's 10-Point Action Plan
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 1 -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on Nov. 30, 2023: The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the launch of expedited renewable energy solicitations as part of New York's 10-Point Action Plan to bolster the State's growing large-scale renewable industry. Final proposals for both offshore wind and land-based renewable projects are due in January 2024. These expedited soli  more
N.Y. State Parks & Rec. Announces $1 Million Project to Prevent Wildfire Spread in Napeague and Hither Hills State Parks
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) will begin a $1 million project to install fuel breaks to prevent the spread of potential wildfire at Napeague and Hither Hills State Parks in Suffolk County. The State Parks contractor will begin mobilization this week and start the work shortly. The project will help address  more
National Grid Announces Load Management Solicitation to Improve Electric Demand Response in Upstate New York
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Dec. 8 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: National Grid has issued a Request for Proposals from aggregators and providers of distributed energy resources (DER), such as demand response, electric vehicle charging, and energy storage, to provide Term- and Auto-Dynamic Load Management (DLM) solutions for the company's upstate New York service area -- contributing to a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy system  more
National Grid Increases Staffing, Stages Crews in Anticipation of Severe Winter Weather Across Central and Northern New York
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: National Grid is preparing for a weather system that is expected to deliver a wintry mix of rain, sleet, and heavy, wet snow that may impact a broad area of customers in the Mohawk Valley and northern areas of Adirondacks beginning Sunday and continuing through Monday evening. Our plans include securing external resources that will be mobilized across our northern  more
NBCU Academy and NBC News Studios' Announce Original Voices Accelerator Fellowship
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: NBCU Academy and NBC News Studios' Original Voices program have announced the Original Voices Accelerator, a six-month intensive fellowship for US-based student filmmakers and critics interested in documentary film, journalism, and inclusion. The program, running from February to July, pairs college student participants with an experienced Original Voices Fellow serving as their mentor. Both Fellows   more
NBCU's Creative Impact Lab Partners With Illumination on Newest Film, Migration
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release: The collaboration between NBCUniversal's Creative Impact Lab and Illumination's new animated film, Migration, has given International Bird Rescue (IBR) the opportunity to uniquely share its story with a vast audience. NBCUniversal's Creative Impact Lab is a signature and award-winning initiative of the company's corporate social impact program. The Lab harnesses the company's storytelling expertise an  more
New Cornell Keynotes podcast features faculty experts
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: According to the Pew Research Center, more than half of American podcast listeners tune in to learn. eCornell recently launched the Keynotes podcast to deliver a new audio option for audiences seeking knowledge from Cornell experts on current events and trending topics. Episodes highlight content from the Keynotes webcast series which launched in 2018 and has aired more than 750 livestreamed video events to over half a m  more
New York Institute of Technology: Faculty Publish New Books
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Allison Eichler New York Tech faculty have recently published new books, exploring topics like how those who are in fan communities have a specific cognition, the relationship between computation and architecture, and the evolving skills required of cybersecurity workers in an ever-changing field. Pablo Lorenzo-Eiroa, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Architecture Digital Signifiers in an Architecture o  more
New York Institute of Technology: New York State Awards Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center $625,000
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news: New York's Empire State Development, the state's chief economic development agency, announced in November that New York Tech's Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) is among eight certified business incubators to each receive a five-year grant awarding $125,000 annually, totaling $625,000. This grant will help support ETIC activities to develop high-impact and experiential student engagement   more
New York Institute of Technology: News Byte - President Foley Named Among Top Chief Officers
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news: Herald Community Newspapers has named New York Tech President Hank Foley, Ph.D., as one of their Herald 2023 Top Chief Officers of Long Island. The award recognizes impactful and visionary leaders, highlighting and celebrating the critical role that chief officers play in shaping the success and future of their organizations and the Long Island economy. President Foley is one of seven university presidents awar  more
New York Institute of Technology: Teaching Beyond the Classroom
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news: Assistant Professor of Physics Yusui Chen, Ph.D., is a first-generation college student and the first in his family to earn a doctoral degree. The personal honor is not one he takes lightly, as he committed early in his academic career to becoming an educator so he may help students with backgrounds like his own. With a recently secured National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $650,000 for a three-year project  more
Newly released open-source platform cuts costs for running AI
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell researchers have released a new, open-source platform called Cascade that can run artificial intelligence (AI) models in a way that slashes expenses and energy costs while dramatically improving performance. Cascade is designed for settings like smart traffic intersections, medical diagnostics, equipment servicing using augmented reality, digital agriculture, smart power grids and automatic product inspection dur  more
Niagara University: Dr. Brian Bennett Gives Keynote Lecture at International Conference on Sacred Languages
NIAGARA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Brian Bennett, Ph.D., professor of religious studies at Niagara University, was a featured keynote speaker at "Conceptualizing Sacred Languages and Their Visual Inimitability," an international conference sponsored by the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities Dec. 7-8, 2023, at the SOAS University of London. The lecture, "Placing Sacred Languages: From the Locative to the Utopian," discus  more
Niagara University: Dr. Dana Radatz Honored by the American Society of Criminology's Division of Feminist Criminology
NIAGARA, New York, Dec. 6 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Dana L. Radatz, Ph.D., associate professor of criminal justice administration at Niagara University, was honored by the American Society of Criminology's Division of Feminist Criminology with its 2023 Community Engaged Scholar Award in recognition of the collaborative work she has done with Pinnacle Community Services as a board member and community partner, and other community organizations on gender-based violence prev  more
Niagara University: Students Aligned to Stop Sexism Honor Women in STEM
NIAGARA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Niagara University issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2023: Niagara University's Students Aligned to Stop Sexism celebrated National STEM Day, Nov. 8, by honoring some of the university's distinguished faculty and students who are women in STEM. The honorees--Dr. Mary McCourt, professor of chemistry; Dr. Suzanne Wagner, professor of computer and information sciences; Dr. Maritza Branker, associate professor of mathematics; Dr. Cassandra Marnocha, associate profes  more
Nonalcoholic beer at higher risk for foodborne pathogens
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The lack of alcohol in nonalcoholic or low-alcohol beer - particularly during manufacturing, storage and pouring - may prompt conditions ripe for foodborne pathogen growth, according to a new Cornell study. The absence of physical hurdles for microbes to take over the beverage may render these brews susceptible to bacteria and other spoilage problems, the researchers found. "When you remove the alcohol, it's really no l  more
Northwestern University: A Love Story, From the Amazon River to the Met
EVANSTON, Illinois, Dec. 7 -- Northwestern University issued the following story: By Stephanie Kulke Students in the "Opera at the Met" class traveled to New York's Metropolitan Opera this fall to attend rehearsals with School of Communication professors Mary Zimmerman and Ana Kuzmanic. The MFA design students were able to observe key milestones during the production process for the Met's premiere of "Florencia en el Amazones." The opera was director Zimmerman's sixth Met production and costu  more
Notre Dame: Professor, Bestselling Author Delivers Notre Dame Forum Lecture on Threats to Democracy
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Dec. 8 -- The University of Notre Dame issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: In front of a standing-room-only crowd of more than 300 people on Monday (Dec. 4), Harvard University professor and New York Times bestselling author Steve Levitsky delivered a passionate lecture that was part U.S. and world history and part future-state prediction, as he described how democracy in the United States -- as well as democracies around the world -- risk sliding into minority rule.  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Celebrates 35 Nurses and Two Facilities at Annual Nursing Excellence Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: NYC Health + Hospitals today honored 35 nurse professionals from across the health system as part of its annual Nursing Excellence Awards. The honorees were selected from 432 nominations and include nurses from each of the systems' facilities and clinical service lines, including acute care, post-acute, correctional health services, community care, and Gotham Health. 25 nurses were recognize  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Presents First-Ever Exhibition to Showcase Art From Both Rikers Island and Its Own Collection
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Beginning today, NYC Health + Hospitals presents Creating Within: Art from Rikers and the NYC Health + Hospitals Art Collection, the health system's first-ever exhibition to showcase creative works by individuals detained on Rikers Island alongside selections from its own art collection. Creating Within invites viewers to reflect on, and to celebrate, the power of creative expression to sust  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils New Community Mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: NYC Health + Hospitals today unveiled a new mural as part of the Community Mural Project run by the health system's Arts in Medicine department. Today's mural, Chromatic Symphony of Greater Harlem at NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter, was developed by artist Ji Yong Kim through a series of focus groups with community members, staff and patients and brought to life at a paint party where the comm  more
NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue Celebrates 15 Years of Providing Bariatric Surgery to an Underserved Population
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: The Center for Bariatric Surgery and Weight Management at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue marked its 15th anniversary this month with a patient runway show to celebrate the patients' dramatic weight losses and new, healthy lifestyles following the life-changing operation. More than 200 people attended the 12th Annual Bariatric Celebration and Red Carpet Runway Show, the first held since 2019 because of the   more
NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility Celebrates Its 10 Year Anniversary Serving Medically Complex New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter today celebrated the 10th anniversary of its Long-term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) and Nursing Facility based in East Harlem. Over the last 10 years, Carter has met the needs of more than 1,000 medically complex New Yorkers who require specialized therapeutic support, rehabilitation, and other post-acute care services to improve their quality of life. The facility is named in   more
NYC Mayor Adams' Approval Sinks To Record Low, Under Fire On Several Fronts, Quinnipiac University New York City Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: * * * Most Voters Worry Budget Cuts Will Affect Their Daily Lives * * * As New York City Mayor Eric Adams nears the end of his second year in office, voters give the mayor a negative 28 - 58 percent job approval rating with 14 percent not offering an opinion, according to a Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pea-ack) University poll of registered voters in New York City released today.   more
NYC PARKS DEPT. & NYCEDC BREAK GROUND ON LOWER CONCOURSE PARK IN THE BRONX
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined the New York City Economic Development Corporation and elected officials today to break ground on Lower Concourse Park, a $35 million project along the Harlem River in the South Bronx. Located on Exterior Street between 144th and 146th Streets, the 2.3-acre park is designed to bring much-needed open space and waterfront access to Bronx residents  more
NYPD Announces Citywide Crime Statistics for November 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: Overall crime in New York City dropped again in November and remains down year to date, led by continued reductions in five of the seven major index crime categories as well as the ongoing curtailment of shooting incidents citywide. Significantly, 405 fewer people have been shot in New York City this year through the end of November, compared to the same period last year. "Month after month, the NYPD con  more
NYPD: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on April 13, 2023 in the Confines of the 50th Precinct
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 13th, 2023 in the confines of the 50th 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-wo  more
NYU Law School: Experts Explore the Global and Domestic Legal Ramifications of AI
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: Welcoming the audience to "Artificial Intelligence: Crime, Security and International Regulation (https://cyber.nyu.edu/artificial-intelligence-crime-security-and-international-regulation/)," an all-day conference on November 9 hosted by NYU Law and the NYU Center for Cybersecurity, Professor of Practice Randal Milch '85 likened the growing interest in regulating AI to a novelty item made popular in th  more
NYU Law School: Jose Alvarez to Receive the American Society of International Law's Highest Honor
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: The American Society of International Law (ASIL) announced that Jose Alvarez, Herbert and Rose Rubin Professor of International Law, will be the 2024 recipient of its Manley O. Hudson Medal. Awarded to "a distinguished person of American or other nationality for outstanding contributions to scholarship and achievement in international law," the medal is the highest honor bestowed by the society. It recognizes s  more
NYU Law School: Nikita Bogdanov '26 Wins Fall EVC Business Pitch Competition With AI Legal Research Tool Concept
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: On November 1, NYU Law's Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Program (EVC) selected Nikita Bogdanov '26 as the winner of its semiannual business pitch competition. Bogdanov's winning idea was for a business called FineprintAI, which would harness emerging AI technology to enhance legal researching tools. This Fall, the competition, which occurs each semester and is open to current students and recent  more
NYU Law School: Technology Law and Policy Clinic Celebrates 10 Years of Cutting-Edge Legal Work
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: On November 10, Professor of Clinical Law Jason Schultz, director of NYU Law's Technology Law and Policy Clinic, and the Engelberg Center on Innovation Law & Policy welcomed a host of current and former clinic students to Greenberg Lounge to celebrate the clinic's 10th anniversary. The all-day event included four panels in which past and present clinic participants discussed different aspects of the impact the   more
NYU: Effective Cavity Prevention Program Coming to New Hampshire Schools With $1M in Funding
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York University issued the following news release: A school-based dental program that can prevent up to 80% of cavities is coming to three New Hampshire school districts. CariedAway(TM) NH Concord, an innovative cavity prevention program developed by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry), has received a $1 million, three-year award from Northeast Delta Dental to launch in elementary and middle schools in Concord, Pittsfield, and the Merrimack Valley sc  more
NYU: Stern in the News | December 5, 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following "Stern in the News" wrap up: * * * * Reuters | 12/5/2023 | Professor Lawrence White interview: "Life Insurers Binge on U.S. Financing Aimed at Helping Housing." (https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/life-insurers-binge-us-financing-aimed-helping-housing-2023-12-05/) * Bloomberg | 12/4/2023 | Adjunct Professor Joost van Dreunen interview: "'Grand Theft Auto VI' Coming in 2025, Rockstar Says After T  more
Oceantic Network Celebrates Milestone Moment: South Fork Wind Delivers Electricity to N.Y. Grid
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Dec. 7 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following news release: The Oceantic Network, the leading organization working to advance offshore wind and other ocean renewable industries and their supply chains, celebrates today's announcement by Eversource and 0rsted that its South Fork Wind Project has delivered electricity to the New York grid. This marks the first commercial-scale offshore wind project to deliver power to th  more
Oneida Indian Nation: Turning Stone Enterprises to Launch TS Sports, Its New Sports Book Experience, at NY Rec & Social Club, Point Place Casino and YBR Casino & Sports Book on December 18
ONEIDA, New York, Dec. 6 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on Dec. 4, 2023: Turning Stone Enterprises will continue the evolution of its sports wagering experience when all three of its sports books officially change to TS Sports on December 18. The new sports books will debut at Turning Stone's newest venue, NY Rec & Social Club, as well as YBR Casino & Sports Book and Point Place Casino. In 2019, Turning Stone Enterprises lau  more
Pace University Haub School of Law: Dean Horace Anderson Honored With Nonprofit Westchester's 2023 Changemaker Award
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 5 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: Horace E. Anderson, Jr., Dean of the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, was honored as a recipient of the 2023 Changemaker Award by Nonprofit Westchester (NPW) at the organization's Keep Westchester Thriving Awards Ceremony last week. More than 300 supporters attended the event to celebrate the work of NPW and to honor the 2023 award recipients for their remarkable contributions to the  more
Pace University Haub School of Law: Empowering Equality - Inside the JJLS Equal Justice America Disability Rights Clinic, Where Students Drive Change
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 4 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: In an effort to foster community engagement and provide free legal resources to seniors, Haub Law's John Jay Legal Services Equal Justice America Disability Rights Clinic ("the Clinic") recently participated in the Livable Communities Senior Village Fair, an event dedicated to the well-being and empowerment of our elder citizens. The Livable Communities Senior Village Fair is a community wide event t  more
Parrots, songbirds have evolved distinct brain mechanisms
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When humans learn to speak a language, we learn to produce new vocalizations and use them flexibly for communication, but how the brain is able to achieve this is an important but largely unanswered question, according to Zhilei Zhao, Klarman Fellow in neurobiology and behavior in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). Budgerigar parrots get a treat of millet in Cornell's Corson Hall aviary To explore this question, Zh  more
Paul, Weiss Announces Election of 12 New Partners
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP is pleased to announce that 12 attorneys have been elected to the firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2024: Bonnie Chen, David P. Friedman, Matthew R. Friedman, Reuven P. Garrett, Benjamin Goodchild, Martha L. Goodman, Joe Graham, Sohail Itani, Nina Kovalenko, Anne McGinnis, Marian S. Shin and Anusha Simha. All are resident in the New York   more
PepsiCo Internship Offers Insights Into Global Business for Iona Accounting Major Kristin Furlong '24
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Nov. 30 -- Iona University issued the following news: Kristin Furlong '24 chose accounting for her undergraduate degree at Iona University because it offers a window into the world of business while specializing in a specific skill. Over the summer, Furlong even had the opportunity to intern at PepsiCo, where she helped to prepare financial statements as an accounting control intern. She is preparing for her Certified Public Accountant exam and she plans on obtaining an  more
Pillsbury: Sentynl Therapeutics Closes on Asset Acquisition of CUTX-101 Copper Histidinate Product Candidate From Cyprium Therapeutics
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc., a U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company wholly owned by Zydus Lifesciences, Ltd., in a recent closing with Cyprium Therapeutics, a Fortress Biotech, Inc. (Nasdaq: FBIO) subsidiary company. According to a company press release, Cyprium completed the transfer to Sentynl of worldwide proprietary rights and U.S. FDA documents pertaining to CUTX-101, the copper histidinate prod  more
Pink to Perform at JMA Wireless Dome Oct. 6
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Pink will bring her high-energy musical, dance and aerobatic performance to the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday, Oct. 6, as part of her 17-city 2024 Summer Carnival Tour. The tour will feature special guest, friend and award-winning artist Sheryl Crow, along with The Script and KidCutUp. The 2024 tour, which follows her record-breaking 2023 Summer Carnival Tour, kicks off in St. Louis, Missouri, on Aug. 10. The 2023 run s  more
Portland, Oregon, Student to Give Address at SBU's December Recognition Ceremony
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 6 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Anoushka Chilakala, a behavioral neuroscience major who will enter medical school next year, will give the student address at St. Bonaventure University's December Recognition Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. The ceremony, which recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who complete degree requirements this fall semester, will be held in Rigas Family Theater of the Regina A. Quick C  more
Pratt Institute Centers Justice in Its First Cluster Hire
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 6 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: Pratt Institute launched its first cluster hire, "Diverse Voices Creating Just Futures," which creates five new tenure-track faculty positions at the level of assistant professor, one in each of the Institute's five degree-granting schools. "The Institute has a longstanding commitment to nurturing and sustaining a diverse community--from its founding in 1887, when it welcomed students from all walks of life, through the   more
Princeton Review: Tutor.com and New Hampshire Department of Education Expand 24/7 Tutoring for Upper Elementary Students and Adult Learners
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release: Tutor.com, one of the world's largest and most innovative online tutoring organizations, announced the expansion of its partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED). Thanks to the partnership, which launched in fall 2022, every middle and high school student in the state gained unlimited access to 24/7 individualized expert tutoring. With this expansion, Tutor.com is now available to upper elementa  more
Professor Marina Van Zuylen Named Clemente Chair in the Humanities at Bard College
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 6 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Bard College is pleased to announce that Marina van Zuylen, Professor of French and Comparative Literature at Bard, has been named the first Clemente Chair in the Humanities. This new Chair is funded by a generous gift from two of Clemente's long-time supporters, John and Marlene Childs. "Bard has been Clemente's key strategic partner for decades, providing college credits for Clemente students around the   more
Professors Ian Kysel and Luwam Dirar Lay Out Landmark African Migrant Rights Principles
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: For Cornell Law School Assistant Clinical Professor of Law Ian Matthew Kysel and Luwam Dirar LL.M. '09 J.S.D. '16, an assistant professor at Western New England University School of Law, a trip to Arusha, Tanzania, in October represented the culmination of three years of work promoting a progressive, rights-based framework for viewing migration across the continent of Africa. Kysel and Dirar presented at the 77th Ordinar  more
Prohibition may have extended life for those born in dry counties
MADISON, Wisconsin, Dec. 5 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news: New York City Deputy Police Commissioner John A. Leach, right, watching agents pour liquor into sewer following a raid during the height of prohibition. New research suggests that in counties where prohibition was in effect, residents saw an average increase in lifespan of 1.7 years. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress Although widely considered a blunder of public policy, the alcohol pro  more
Psychology Professor and Ph.D. Candidate Awarded NIH Grants for Alcohol-Related Research and Treatment
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Nearly 30 million people in the United States struggle with alcohol use disorder (AUD), which is characterized by impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. Of that 30 million, less than 10% receive treatment, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Among the barriers to care are cost, stigma and presence of co-occurring psy  more
Race doesn't impact cardiovascular risk calculations
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Removing race information from cardiovascular risk calculators - which predict the probability of developing heart disease - doesn't affect patients' risk scores, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian investigators. The study published in JAMA Cardiology on Dec. 6 adds to a growing body of evidence questioning the use of race in medical decision-making. Currently, doctors use cardiovascu  more
Reaccreditation for the Hofstra University Museum of Art
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 7 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: The Hofstra University Museum of Art has been awarded reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), continuing its distinction as Long Island's only nationally-accredited, public-facing academic art museum. Of the nation's estimated 33,000 museums, 1,106 are currently accredited. AAM reaccreditation means that the Hofstra Museum has met high standards and best practices. It is recognized as an educational  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Welcomes Tom Capek '86 to Board of Trustees
TROY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has announced the addition of Thomas G. Capek '86, senior vice president and chief engineer at Corning Incorporated, to Rensselaer's Board of Trustees. Corning is one of the world's leading innovators in materials science and has a longstanding relationship with RPI supporting research, philanthropy, and student recruitment. Capek previously served on the Dean'  more
Rice can help NYS farms profit from climate-change flooding
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Rice geneticist Susan McCouch caught a waterfall of rice pouring from the hopper of a harvester combine idling in a drained rice paddy about 10 miles from campus and grabbed a handful to take a closer look. It was the first harvest of a new Cornell project to help New York state farmers learn how to grow rice. The potentially lucrative crop can be grown on land that is flood-prone, and in dry conditions, as a hedge again  more
RIT Alumni Showcase Success and Sky-High Aspirations for ROTC Cadets
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 2 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: There's a lot to do at Rochester Institute of Technology, but some lessons can't be learned on campus. Seventeen RIT Air Force ROTC cadets recently got the opportunity to learn about the C-130J Super Hercules cargo plane with an orientation flight over Western New York and the Finger Lakes. The two C-130J pilots with the 41st Airlift Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base in Arkansas are both g  more
RIT Esports Wins National Collegiate 'Counter-Strike 2' Championship
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 7 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: RIT Esports is coming home with another national championship. On Dec. 3, the Counter Strike 2 team won the 2023 Grand Finals of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Varsity Premier league--the most competitive league that NACE offers. This is RIT's eighth national championship in esports. The Tigers traveled to Boise, Idaho, for the in-person NACE Starleague Grand Finals weeke  more
RIT Students Explore RIT Archives for 'Hands on History' Class
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 5 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: A history class that dug into the RIT Archives allowed students like criminal justice major Chris Kurdziel to sample the cutting-edge domestic science curriculum taught in 1893 at the Mechanics Institute, a forerunner to RIT. During the class, Hands on History: Examining RIT's Domestic Science and Arts Program, Kurdziel learned to embroider the letter "C," sew, and bake cookies and buns from per  more
Roberts Wesleyan University Hires Simao Da Silva as Vice President for Operations and Business Development
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 6 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2023: Effective today, Roberts Wesleyan University is pleased to welcome Simao Da Silva as vice president for operations and business development, a new role at the institution. With more than a decade of experience in corporate and nonprofit finance roles, Da Silva joins the university from Pillar College, where he served as vice president of business development and operations. "I am delighted that S  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Cultural Differences Add Spice to Couple's Life
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 2 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Raviteja Rudra is a vegetarian from India. Marcela Gallo, a Peruvian-American, finds great delight in ceviche. Their paths crossed 10 years ago while attending RIT, and their lives changed forever. "I never imagined that I would marry someone from a different continent, culture, and religion," Gallo said. "The differences we have add a spice to our life." Rudra '14 MS (electrical engineering)   more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Industrial Design MFA Alumnus Contributes Two Video Game Environments to The Strong National Museum of Play Exhibit
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 7 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Industrial design MFA alumnus Pete St. John led the creation of two elements of The Strong National Museum of Play's permanent exhibition "ESL Digital Worlds: Level Up." This exhibit immerses visitors in an array of interactive video game environments. In addition to museum exhibitions like this one, St. John Design Group specializes in designing and building for tradeshows, product development,   more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Tigers Turn Big Apple Orange
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 2 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Students and alumni in New York City spot advertising campaign in Grand Central * * * That familiar RIT orange covered the walls, poles, turnstiles, stairs, and digital boards of Grand Central in New York City throughout spring 2023. And so did many RIT faces. An advertising campaign showcasing RIT's creativity and innovation as a leading university took over Grand Central Terminal and   more
Rowan University: MLK Scholarship Breakfast & Day of Service to Feature Author and MSNBC Political Analyst Charles Blow
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- Rowan University issued the following news: The New York Times columnist, author and MSNBC political analyst Charles M. Blow will deliver the keynote address during Rowan University's 38th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast and Day of Service Jan. 15. Tickets for the breakfast are $75 per person or $600 for a table of eight. A celebrated columnist who began his career with the Times as a graphics editor in 1994, Blow is well-regarded for h  more
Rural Black Africa and Urban Black America - Dec. 14 Event at NYU Africa House
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU's Africa House, on Thursday, Dec. 14 at 6 p.m., will present a discussion about a developing program that is connecting African-American artists in a small city on the Delaware River with artists and foundational artistic and cultural influences in Ghana. Africa House director and professor Yaw Nyarko will lead Chester, PA, artists Kenneth Hunt, Hayes McLeod, and Devon Walls in a discussion starting at 6 p.m. at 14A  more
Russell Reynolds Associates Receives Climate Targets Approval From the Science Based Targets Initiative
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Russell Reynolds Associates, a leadership advisory firm, issued the following news release: Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) today announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its goals to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by 2050. The SBTi is a global body that enables businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction targets in line with the latest climate science. RRA's emiss  more
Russell Reynolds Associates Strengthens Leadership Consulting Offer With Miriam Capelli
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Russell Reynolds Associates, a leadership advisory firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Global leadership advisory firm Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) announced that Miriam Capelli has joined the firm as managing director. Based in Singapore, Capelli has more than 20 years of advisory experience consulting clients globally, regionally and locally across a range of industries on talent strategies and leadership development. "We are delighted to welcome  more
Sandra Day O'Connor Reflected on Her Career in an Interview With NYU Law's Institute of Judicial Administration
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor passed away on December 1. As the first woman justice, appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981, she broke new ground for women in law, and she earned a reputation for thoughtful and pragmatic opinions that often found a middle ground between the Court's ideological poles. In 2015, Justice O'Connor participated in the Institute of Judicial Administration'  more
Sandra K. Oza, M.D., M.A., Named Inaugural Assistant Dean for Learning Communities at Einstein
BRONX, New York, Dec. 5 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Sandra K. Oza, M.D., M.A., has been named the inaugural assistant dean for learning communities at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Oza is a general internist and associate professor of medicine in the division of general internal medicine, and currently serves as co-director of the Introduction to Clinical Medicine (ICM) and Transition to Clerkship (TTC) courses at Ein  more
Scholastic Corporation Announces Date for Second Quarter Fiscal 2024 Earnings Release and Conference Call
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) today announced the following schedule and conference call information for its second quarter fiscal year 2024 earnings announcement: * Earnings Release: Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 4:00 PM ET and posted on the Company's investor relations website, investor.scholastic.com. * Conference Call: Thursday, Decembe  more
Scholastic Invests in Summer Learning With Expansion of PreK-8 Literacy and Math Portfolio
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced its expanded investment in summer learning, advancing its commitment to providing students, educators and families with year-round learning that not only closes the gap but propels student achievement. Scholastic has acquired rights to LitCamp,  more
Search Committee to Identify Next Dean of the College of Law Appointed
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Vice Chancellor, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gretchen Ritter today announced the members of the search committee charged with identifying the next dean of the College of Law. Current Law School Dean Craig Boise will continue in the role until the end of the academic year. "The College of Law has a long history of producing successful graduates who have impacted the field of law in numerous positive ways," says   more
Seaworthy solution yields green energy, fresh water
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 6 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell engineers have refined a model that not only cultivates green energy, but also desalinates ocean water for large, drought-stricken coastal populations. By pumping seawater to a mountaintop reservoir and then employing gravity to send the salty water down to a co-located hydropower plant and a reverse osmosis desalination facility, science can satisfy the energy and hydration needs of coastal cities with one syste  more
Sesame Workshop Realigns Education Functions and Forms Research, Education, Data, & Impact Department
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: Forming a new, more unified community of educators from across the organization, Sesame Workshop, the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street, has realigned its education functions into the new Research, Education, Data, & Impact (REDI) group. REDI will report to Dr. Alison Bryant, Chief Research, Education, Data, & Impact Officer. "We're committed to having a more focused and aligned organization to have greater i  more
Seton Hall: Hiding in Plain Sight - Professor Nathan Oates Crafts a Thrilling Tale of Deception in New Novel, A Flaw in the Design
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Seton Hall University issued the following news: By Alli Joseph Professor and Director of Undergraduate Writing Studies Nathan Oates knows a thing or two about plot twists, and how to keep a reader on the edge of his or her seat. His new novel, A Flaw in the Design, is a psychological thriller published earlier this year by Penguin Random House to positive reviews in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Observer, and The Daily Mail. The book was so  more
Siena College Research Institute: Half of NY'ers Plan to Hold Gift Buying Under $500
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Dec. 8 -- Siena College Research Institute issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * 16% Will Spend More than $1000; 51% Will Shop Mainly Online; Over Half Buying Gift Cards * * * Annual Statewide Poll of Holiday Spending Plans * Nearly 1/3 Say Personal Finances Worse than Last Year; 49% Think Holiday Spending will have Serious Impact on Their Financial Condition; 19% Will Buy Now and Pay Much Later * Belief in Santa, 26%, Ties All-Time Low; 73% Puttin  more
Simon & Schuster Forms New Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- Simon and Schuster, a Paramount company, issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, today named its new Board of Directors as the company embarks on its journey as an independent, standalone publishing company. The announcement was made by Jonathan Karp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simon & Schuster. Joining Karp on Simon & Schuster's newly formed Board of Directors is a group of six accomplished   more
Simon & Schuster to Publish Biography of John Lewis by David Greenberg
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- Simon and Schuster, a Paramount company, issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2023: Simon & Schuster announced today that it will publish a comprehensive, authoritative life of John Lewis, from his extraordinary contributions to the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s to his emergence as "the conscience of the Congress" and national icon. In researching the book, author David Greenberg spoke to approximately 275 friends, relatives, and associates of Lewis. He interviewed all   more
Simone Biles, Tony Hawk, Alex Morgan, Jeff Gordon and Kristi Yamaguchi Featured in CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- CNN issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2023: The Peabody and Emmy(R) Award-winning CNN Heroes initiative honors everyday people who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve the lives of others. In this Sharing the Spotlight special hour, not-so-everyday people are recognized - star athletes who are taking action on issues close to their hearts. CNN Heroes: Sharing the Spotlight hosted by CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper premieres on Saturday, December 9 at 8pm ET.   more
Snail-inspired robot could scoop ocean microplastics
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Inspired by a small and slow snail, scientists have developed a robot protype that may one day scoop up microplastics from the surfaces of oceans, seas and lakes. The robot's design is based on the Hawaiian apple snail (Pomacea canaliculate), a common aquarium snail that uses the undulating motion of its foot to drive water surface flow and suck in floating food particles. Credit: Jason Koski/Cornell University Sunny J  more
Squire Patton Boggs Makes Global Board Appointments
TYSONS, Virginia, Dec. 6 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that partners Digna French (Litigation, Miami) and Greg Gale (Corporate, New York) have been elected by the firm's partners to serve on the Global Board with terms commencing on January 1, 2024. "Our firm continues to achieve tremendous success and execute upon a growth strategy that has seen us expand the scale and scope of our global practice in an environment th  more
St. Bonaventure University: Simpson and Colleagues Publish PFAS Article in Research Journal
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Scott Simpson, professor of chemistry, and recent Department of Chemistry graduates Jonathan Antle, '21, and Michael LaRock, '22, along with researchers from University at Buffalo and University of Pittsburgh, have had their publication titled "Building Chemical Intuition about Physicochemical Properties of C8-Per-/Polyfluoroalkyl Carboxylic Acids through Computational Means" publishe  more
St. Bonaventure University: Walker Publishes Paper on Advertising for Bipolar Drugs
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 9 (TNSres) -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Tara Walker, assistant professor in the Jandoli School, had her paper titled "On shaky ground: Stigma and otherness in direct-to-consumer advertising for bipolar disorder drug treatments" published at the end of November in the peer-reviewed Journal of Communication Inquiry. Walker also presented this paper at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (EJMC)   more
St. John Fisher College Flight Plan Takes Off to Boston
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 1 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news: This April, students will have a unique opportunity that requires a boarding pass, a stack of business cards, and 48 free hours. Fisher Flight Plan, an immersive career networking and exploration experience, will once again take off to a new city, and applications are now being accepted through Friday, Jan. 26. Students accepted into the program will travel to Boston, Massachusetts, from Thursday, April 18 throug  more
St. John Fisher College: Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing Receives $5M Gift From Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 6 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news: A $5 million gift from B. Thomas Golisano and the Golisano Foundation will support the continued growth and expansion of the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at the St. John Fisher University Wegmans School of Nursing. The gift, $4 million from Golisano and $1 million from the Foundation, will bolster its efforts to positively impact more than 1 million health encounters for patients with in  more
St. John's Lecture Shines Light on Environmental Justice Issues in India
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 6 -- St. John's University issued the following news: The impact of development on poorer populations in rural India was the subject of the first in a series of environmentally focused lectures sponsored by the Vincentian Chair of Social Justice at St. John's University on November 30. Part of the Chair's 2023-24 lecture series, the online discussion "Abuse of Creation and Its Effects upon the Marginalized in Asia," brought together members of the University's administra  more
St. Louis School of Medicine: Schreiber Receives Scientific Innovator Award
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- The Washington University St. Louis School of Medicine issued the following news release: Robert D. Schreiber, PhD, an internationally recognized scientist in cancer immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has been named the 2024 Senior Scientist Winner of the Innovators in Science Award in Cancer Immunology. The award is given by the New York Academy of Sciences and sponsored by Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Schreiber, the Andrew M. and Ja  more
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe: Notification of Sken:nen Park Environmental Assessment Comment Period
AKWESASNE, New York, Dec. 8 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Environment Division is notifying community members that a 30-day Public Comment Period is being provided for an environmental assessment. The Sken:nen Park Revitalization Project is the proposed creation of two outdoor recreational park spaces along the east and west banks of the Saint Regis River. The west park is scheduled   more
State Librarian Plans to Keep Fighting Censorship in Retirement
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sara Jones says she sometimes feels like she's fighting an inferno with a spray bottle. As the Washington State Librarian, she is determined to stop censorship in libraries and says she plans to continue battling book suppression when she retires in a few years. "I don't want to be hyperbolic, but I think it's a real existential threat to libraries," says Jones, who graduated from the School of Information Studies in   more
State University of New York's Old Westbury: School of Education Named to National Teacher Preparation Transformation Center Cohort
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Old Westbury School of Education, in partnership with Hempstead Union Free School District, is one of two New York-based institutions of higher education included as the Branch Alliance for Educator Diversity (BranchED) launched its fifth National Teacher Preparation Transformation Center cohort. The university and its district partner join other institutions comprising   more
State University of New York's Old Westbury: Social and Environmental Justice Institute Hosts ACLD Art Exhibit
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Dec. 2 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news: SUNY Old Westbury Social and Environmental Justice Institute's (SEJI) Art Lab will host an art exhibition highlighting works by adults with autism, learning and development disabilities. In partnership with ACLD, the display includes various art forms including clay masks, jewelry, pottery, and 3D paper artwork. It will be on exhibit through December 15. The concept came to life   more
Statement by DFS Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris on Decision Upholding Modernized Check Cashing Regulation
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following statement on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * "Today's decision is a win for New Yorkers who depend on check cashers to access their money. "DFS's updated check cashing regulation adopted earlier this year replaced an outdated methodology that granted annual, automatic, CPI-based fee increases to check cashers. "The new methodology which has been upheld in court today takes into account the needs of consu  more
Statement From N. Y. Governor Hochul on Incident at Temple Israel in Albany
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 7, 2023: * * * "Earlier today, there was an incident where shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany and federal, state and local law enforcement are conducting an investigation. We will update New Yorkers as we know more, but thankfully, there have been no injuries or fatalities. I have spoken to the Rabbi at Temple Israel and assured her the State will do everything in our powe  more
Stony Brook Climatologist, Professor Kevin Reed, Joins National Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate
STONY BROOK, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Kevin Reed, Interim Director of Academic, Research and Commercialization Programs for The New York Climate Exchange led by Stony Brook University, has been appointed to the National Academies' Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (BASC). Reed was recently named the Associate Provost for Climate and Sustainability Programming and serves as a professor at Sto  more
Stony Brook Scientist Named New Chair of ACS's Environmental Division
STONY BROOK, New York, Dec. 8 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Alexander Orlov, PhD, Professor of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University, has been elected chair of the American Chemical Society's (ACS) Environmental Division. With a four-year term starting January 1, 2024, Orlov will lead the Division's extensive community of scientists toward the goal of applying concepts in chemistry to address the wo  more
Stony Brook University Hospital Recognized at 2023 United Nations Climate Conference for Commitment to Decarbonize Health Care Sector, Make Facilities Resilient to Climate Change
STONY BROOK, New York, Dec. 5 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) was recognized on December 3rd by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for its public commitments to decarbonizing its operations and improving resilience in the face of climate change. As part of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), HHS announced that SBUH was one of more than 130 organizatio  more
Streaming Wars: Expert Believes Bundle Discussions Could Lead to Acquisitions
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: When streaming first hit the scene, it promised an alternative to the pricey cable bundle. But with the number of services ballooning and prices rising, it appears the idea of bundling may be making a comeback. Apple and Paramount are reportedly the latest to explore offering their streaming services at a combined discount. J. Christopher Hamilton is a Syracuse University professor and streaming industry expert. He sa  more
Sunshine Sit-Down Series: Fla. A.G. Moody Sits Down With NYC Law Enforcement Couple Who Moved to Be Florida Heroes
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 6 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: To continue the Sunshine Salute Sit-Down Series, Attorney General Ashley Moody sat down with Tampa International Airport Officers Angeliesse and Mike Nesterwitz. The couple recently left New York City to become Florida heroes. The Nesterwitzes are two of more than 230 New York officers who answered the call to serve in the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. Angeliesse and Mike gre  more
SUNY Board of Trustees Announces Presidential Appointments for Buffalo State University and SUNY Erie Community College
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: The State University of New York Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Chance Glenn as president of Buffalo State University, and Dr. Adiam Tsegai as president of SUNY Erie Community College. Dr. Glenn's appointment is effective July 1, 2024, and Dr. Tsegai's is effective immediately. SUNY Board Trustee Eunice A. Lewin said, "On behalf of the SUNY Board of Trustees, it is an honor to  more
SUNY Canton College Foundation Day of Giving Raises Nearly $45K
CANTON, New York, Dec. 8 -- The State University of New York Canton campus issued the following news: SUNY Canton and the Canton College Foundation raised more than $44,000 from 124 donors during the recent "Day of Giving" campaign. "Thank you to all our alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends who contributed to this tremendous effort," said Tracey L. Thompson, vice president for Advancement and Canton College Foundation executive director. "During the season of giving, there is so much   more
SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY: DR. JULIE SONG RECEIVES VISIONARY IN EYE CARE RESIDENT RECOGNITION AWARD
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- The State University of New York College of Optometry issued the following news: The SUNY College of Optometry is thrilled to announce that Dr. Julie Song, '22, R '23 was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for the category of Best in Optometry during the EyeCon 2023 conference and awards ceremony, December 1-2, in Sanibel, Florida. The 2023 Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Awards program is specifically tailo  more
SUNY ESF Flood Recovery Research Earns Nearly $800,000 in Funding Through National Science Foundation's Civic Innovation Challenge
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news: A research team led by Dr. Jamie Shinn at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) was awarded $787,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and advanced to Stage 2 of the NSF's Civic Innovation Challenge for its work to help drive climate-change adaptation in communities affected by flooding. The Civic Innovation Challenge i  more
SUNY Fredonia Announces Financial Stability Plan
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 8 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: With a focus on developing and investing in high-demand programs, State University of New York at Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. today [Dec. 6, 2023] unveiled a comprehensive roadmap designed to secure the institution's financial future, while fostering the continued academic excellence that has been the hallmark of Fredonia for almost 200 years. The plan outline  more
SUNY Morrisville Auto Body Program Makes Students and Cars Shine
MORRISVILLE, New York, Dec. 1 -- The State University of New York's Morrisville State College issued the following news: By Franci Valenzano A 1997 Mustang Cobra is getting the chance to shine again, thanks to students in Alexander Graf's auto body technology classes. Gone is the faded paint, replaced with metallic green to make it look like new again. The Cobra is one of the many projects going on in SUNY Morrisville's auto body technology program under the leadership of Graf, instructional   more
SUNY Old Westbury University Police Department Adds New Officers
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news: The University Police Department of the State University of New York at Old Westbury held an installation ceremony on December 6, 2023 as it added three new police officers to its team. Joining the SUNY Old Westbury department are Jeffrey Martin of Hicksville, New York; Cristian Mayorga of Coram, New York; and Michael Tamburino of Seaford, New York. During the installation cerem  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Collection of Handmade Books From Latin America, the Caribbean Provides Tactile Learning Experience
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2023: By Bethany Bump In 2005, Jesus Alonso-Regalado was traveling through Mexico when he began collecting a type of book known as libros-arte -- handmade art books that utilize innovative papermaking processes and found objects such as fabric, flowers, sand and other materials to tell a story. Among these are cartonera books, made of cardboard and painted in vivid  more
SUNY's University at Albany: Journalism Prof's Article Shows Kissinger Knew Vietnam War Was Lost Years Before It Ended
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: In an article (https://theamericanscholar.org/notes-from-the-front/) published in the winter issue of The American Scholar, Thomas Bass, professor of English and Journalism, reveals that diplomat and policy maker Henry Kissinger knew the Vietnam war was lost a decade before it ended. Kissinger, who died Nov. 29 at age 100, served as national security advisor and secretary of   more
SUNY's University at Albany: NextGenPop Works To Expand the Fields of Demography and Population Science
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Margaret Hartley Alyssa Kamara is an economics and public health major, interested in epidemiology set to graduate this May. The summer before her junior year, she took a detour into the field of demography, attending the inaugural NextGenPop program at the University of Wisconsin. It was an experience Kamara described as formative, and it solidified her plans to pursue a graduate  more
SUNY's University at Albany: School of Business Launches Master's Degree in Data Analytics
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 5 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: With executives relying now more than ever on data-driven decision-making, UAlbany's Massry School of Business is launching a new master's degree program focused on educating the next generation of data analysts. Following approval by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), UAlbany has launched a master's of science degree in Business Analytics (MSBA), with enrollment now ope  more
SUNY-Cortland: Arizona Conference Connects Students With STEM Careers
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: Five SUNY Cortland students had a chance to strengthen their future career goals through a trip to the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS) from Nov. 15 to 18 in Phoenix, Arizona. The visit to the conference, which supports historically excluded students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, was organized by the Co  more
SUNY-Cortland: Students Present Research at Conference in Cuba
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: Three SUNY Cortland students traveled to Cuba recently to present their undergraduate research efforts on urban redlining, identifying human remains and invasive jumping worms, marking the university's first student visits to the communist island nation since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cortland group flew to the country for the 2nd Cienfuegos International Scientific Convention a  more
SUNY-Empire State University: Meet Cecile McIntosh-Carless - Student Speaker for Winter 2023 Commencement
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Dec. 6 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Cecile McIntosh-Carless's devotion to public service has spanned countries, and her hard-sought Empire State University degree is helping propel her forward. "It's an immense feeling to know that despite everything, I was still able to surmount the challenges and obstacles," she said. "I know that if I can do that to achieve my bachelor's, then I can continue on.   more
SUNY-Empire State University: President Lisa Vollendorf Featured on Innovating Together Podcast
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: President Lisa Vollendorf was interviewed on Innovating Together's Weekly Wisdom segment. Innovating Together is a podcast produced by University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to increasing the number and diversity of college graduates in the United States. Weekly Wisdom streams live across so  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Cao Co-Authors Paper Identifying Serpentine Minerals Using Machine Learning
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences Assistant Professor Wentao Cao co-authored a new research paper, "Identifying Serpentine Minerals by their Chemical Compositions with Machine Learning," published in the journal American Mineralogist. In the research paper, Dr. Cao and eight other authors address the identification of three serpentine minerals - chrysotile, lizardit  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Guest Lecturer to Explore the Biomechanics of Fossil Invertebrate Animals
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 2 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Dr. Russell Bicknell, a postdoctoral researcher at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, will discuss the biomechanics of fossil predatory arthropods (a classification that includes some invertebrate animals). The event is slated for Science Center Room 105 (Kelly Family Auditorium) on Friday, Dec. 8, at 3:30 p.m. The talk that expands the understanding of predatory art  more
SUNY-Fredonia: New York Times Interviews Archivist Shepp for Lily Dale Lawsuit Article
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Coordinator of Archives and Special Collections Mandi Shepp was interviewed by the New York Times to give expert insight into the history of Spiritualism and what life is like in Lily Dale, a hamlet in Chautauqua County the Times article described as a haven for Spiritualism. The article, "This Community Welcomes Mediums, but First You Have to Prove Yourself," explored a lawsuit a  more
SUNY-Fredonia: Sarmiento Co-Edits Book Examining Central American Migration
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: "Central American Migrations in the Twenty-first century," a book tackling how Central America has been portrayed as a region profoundly marked by the migration of its people, is co-edited by Department of World Languages and Cultures Assistant Professor Ignacio Sarmiento. Through an intersectional approach, the book, published by the University of Arizona Press, demonstrates how   more
SUNY-Fredonia: Sellers Adds All-Region Recognition to Stellar Season
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 4 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Katie Sellers (Glenmont/Bethlehem H.S.), was named to the United Soccer Coaches Second Team All-Region on Nov. 28. Sellers, a junior forward, led the Devils with nine goals -- ranking fourth in the SUNYAC -- and 20 points. She added a pair of assists. "Katie had her best season to date for us," said Head Coach Chris Case. "She was a true threat for us up top and certainly was a catalyst fo  more
SUNY-Stony Brook: Could Our Body's "Bleach" Be Key to Fighting a Common Fungal Pathogen?
STONY BROOK, New York, Dec. 5 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: A study that assesses the effects of hypochlorous acid (HOCI), commonly known as bleach, as it is generated during the immune response of a cell (phagocytosis) when fighting a common fungal pathogen, Candida albicans, reveals that HOCI is a potent killing agent. The laboratory finding, highlighted in a paper published in the coming issue of the American Society   more
Syracuse Remains Among Nation's Elite Programs in Graduation Success Rate
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The success continues for Syracuse University student-athletes in the classroom. For the third year, Syracuse University Athletics ranks in the top five among Power 5 schools' Graduation Success Rate (GSR) scores. Syracuse's 94% GSR is tied for the fifth highest score among Power 5 schools, and the Orange are one of 22 Power 5 schools nationally to score 94% or higher. Syracuse's 94% GSR is above the national GSR of 9  more
Syracuse University's Football Team Bowl-Bound, Will Play South Florida in the Boca Raton Bowl
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: For the second straight season, the Syracuse University football team has qualified for a bowl game, the first time the Orange have secured back-to-back postseason appearances since the 2012 and 2013 seasons. After closing out the regular season with a 35-31 win over Wake Forest on Senior Day inside the JMA Wireless Dome to become Bowl eligible, the Orange found out their postseason fate Sunday afternoon. The Syracus  more
Taft: Bilott to Present at Virtual Event Hosted by Stevens Institute of Technology
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 5 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Rob Bilott, a partner at Taft, is scheduled to speak virtually on Dec. 5 at the Hugo Neu Corporation Seminar Series: Environmental Law, Corporate Accountability, and PFAS Contamination sponsored by Stevens Institute of Technology. Learn more here (https://www.stevens.edu/events/hugo-neu-corporation-seminar-series-environmental-law-corporate). Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's W  more
Tax Expert Available for Supreme Court Case
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: If you are looking for a tax expert for your story on the Supreme Court case of Moore v. United States, Professor Robert Nassau of Syracuse University is available to speak with you. If you'd like to schedule an interview, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu. Robert Nassau Regarding the case, he writes: "On one level, the Supreme Court case of Moore v. United States,  more
Texas A&M: Student Team Tops Embedded Security Challenge
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Dec. 7 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: Two doctoral students in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University recently won first in the U.S. and second in the region at the 2023 Embedded Security Challenge. Established in 2008 by the Department of Computer Science at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, this hardware security competition is the oldest in the world and part of Cybers  more
The New School's Parsons School of Design and Tilting the Lens Announce Partnership to Support Disabled Students in Fashion
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- The New School issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: The School of Fashion at The New School's Parsons School of Design and Tilting the Lens, an accessibility consultancy led by Sinead Burke, today announced the launch of the Parsons Disabled Fashion Student Program, a four-year pilot initiative for Disabled fashion students and specifically those who are multiply-marginalized. The recruitment, scholarship and mentorship program aims to develop an accessible and  more
The Scholastic 2023 Philanthropic Impact Report Celebrates Partnerships Committed to Literacy for All Children
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Today, Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, released its second annual Philanthropic Impact Report*, featuring stories of true partnership that continue the Company's long-standing efforts to increase access to books and literacy for all children. To learn more about the Scholastic Philanthropic Impact Report, visit: www  more
Three NYU Abu Dhabi Seniors Awarded 2023 Schwarzman Scholarship From Over 4,200 Global Applicants
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: NYU Abu Dhabi seniors Valentin Josan, Sachi Pilapitiya and Addie Mae Villas have been selected as the three UAE-based Schwarzman Scholars during the US and Global round of selections. They join NYU peers Peirong Li and Stephane Bincheng Mao, who were selected in the earlier China process, together giving New York University six out of the 150 Schwarzman Scholars this year. The S  more
Toni Morrison Collective hosts book talks, giveaways during December
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Toni Morrison's M.A. '55 Nobel Prize in Literature, Cornell's Toni Morrison Collective is partnering with Calvary Baptist Church to give away free copies of two of Morrison's books and hold book talks in various locations during the month of December. Through a $2,500 Community Celebrations grant to Calvary Baptist from the Tompkins County Tourism program, the project "Ithaca Re  more
Transcript: Commissioner Manuel Castro, N.Y. Mayor Adams's Office of Immigrant Affairs, Appears on NY1's "Inside City Hall"
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a appears on NY1's "Inside City Hall" on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * Errol Louis: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. With temperatures plunging and no end in sight to an influx of migrants, city officials and advocates say that conditions could get much worse for our newcomers. More than 66,000 migrants currently reside in New York City shelters and that number includes families with children, many of whom face the end of   more
Transcript: N.Y. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Banks Holds Briefing on Public Safety in New York City
NEW YORK, Dec. 1 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a briefing by New York Deputy Mayor Philip Banks III: * * * Deputy Mayor Philip Banks, III, Public Safety: So, good afternoon, everybody. My name is Phil Banks. I'm the deputy mayor for Public Safety and this is what I've been told to say: there's a saying that an informed customer is a happy customer and we're going to take that and switch it around that an informed citizen is a safer citizen. And to that end, w  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces Allocation Of New Opioid Settlement Funds To Staten Island To Expand Lifesaving Care
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an announcement on Dec. 6, 2023, on the allocation of new opioid settlement funds to Staten Island to expand lifesaving care: * * * Dr. Daniel Messina, President and CEO, Richmond University Medical Center: Good morning. Welcome to Richmond University Medical Center. I'm Dr. Daniel Messina, president and CEO. It is a distinct pleasure on behalf of our chair of the Board, Tim Harrison, and our entire organization   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Appears Live On News12's Evening Broadcast
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an evening broadcast at News 12: * * * Kurt Semder: Our guest tonight has been the subject of one headline after another, and here with us now live from City Hall is Mayor Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, thank you so much for being here with us tonight on News 12. Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. I feel like Kotter, Welcome Back, Welcome Back. You know, I miss News 12. You know, we have to get together again over and over ag  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Appoints Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as Correction Commissioner
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an announcement on Dec. 8, 2023, about the appointment of Lynelle Maginley-Liddie as Correction Commissioner: * * * Ingrid Lewis Martin, Chief Advisor to the Mayor: Good afternoon. [Inaudible] to be here, I am the Chief Advisor to Mayor Chaplain Dr. Ingrid P. Lewis Martin. As you know, when Mayor Adams formed his administration, he promised to make it a diverse administration, he promised to make it an administrat  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Calls For Unity, Peace, And Safety With Religious Leaders
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a news conference on Dec. 8, 2023, calling for unity, peace, and safety with religious leaders: * * * Pastor Gilford Monrose, Faith Advisor, Office of the Mayor: That's our theme song. All right. Good morning to everyone. It is surely a good morning in New York City because we are alive, we are well, and we are grateful for all of the religious leaders who are here today. This is not just another press conference  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs' C4A Convening
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of remarks at Mayor's office of immigrant affairs' C4A convening on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * Commissioner Manuel Castro, Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs: Hi, everyone. You know, we're wrapping up our first day, so I want to hear it: give it up for Cities for Action! I'm just going to briefly wrap up our day and introduce our mayor, but I also want to introduce Deputy Mayor Anne Williams Isom who's here with us today.  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on Dec. 5, 2023: * * * Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy, and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. Earlier this year when Mayor Adams appointed me to this role, he made it clear that one of his top priorities was providing New Yorkers with a better line of sight into the work their city government is doing   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds Public Hearing For Intro. 1031-A And Intro. 1070-A And Bill Signing For Intro. 1070-ATY
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a signing for intro. 1070-ATY on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, everyone. You all look like you y'all didn't have a good weekend. [Laughter.] I did, it was a lot of fun. Even with the rain. And good morning to our city. Today I am holding hearings on two bills, one that would bring housing planning to New York City and the other that provides tax credits to companies engaged in biotechnology.  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts Community Conversation
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a community conversation on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * Commissioner Fred Kreizman, Community Affairs Unit: Good evening. My name is Fred Kreizman. I'm the commissioner of the Mayor's Community Affairs Unit. I want to thank our host, Central Park East High School and the Principal Segura who is at table number one. The Adams Administration has decided to be here in East Harlem, El Barrio. It's a rich culture, community s  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Launches New Effort to Make Thousands of NYC Intersections Safer, Part of Broad New Street Safety Initiative
NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an announcement: * * * Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Operations: Morning. Normally we say good morning, but this is not a good morning. We're here again with the aftershocks of another death in our city, another death due to traffic violence. We've lost too many New Yorkers to traffic violence, way too many, and we must supercharge our efforts to protect all New Yorkers from our streets. And today's announcement is   more
Troutman Pepper Named Finalist for Three Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper was shortlisted for three Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards in the following categories: Best Use of Artificial Intelligence, Innovations in Pro Bono, and Innovators of the Year- Law Firm (Individual), William Gaus. Presented by Legaltech news, the awards honor individuals and organizations for their achievements in innovation over the past year. Best Use of Artificial Intelligence The firm is a fin  more
TSU Professor and Scientist Addresses United Nations Science Summit
HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 8 -- Texas Southern University issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: TSU Professor of biology Dr. Alamelu Sundaresan traveled to New York this semester to serve as a distinguished guest speaker for the UN General Assembly Science Summit. The summit is considered a paramount gathering of global thought leaders, scientists, policymakers, and experts from various fields. It aims to address the most pressing scientific challenges facing our world today and foster meaningf  more
Two St. Bonaventure Students Honored, Others Make Presentations, at Annual NYSAHPERD Conference
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 7 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Two St. Bonaventure University seniors received the prestigious Jay B. Nash Outstanding Major Award at the 85th Annual Conference of the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (NYSAHPERD). Presented the award during the conference's Amazing People Awards Ceremony were Lucas Ishman, a sport studies major from Honeoye Falls, New York, and Anna Snyder, a physic  more
UAlbany First School in Nation to Launch NVIDIA's DGX Cloud
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 7 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker The University at Albany is launching the DGX Cloud environment, a cutting-edge cloud-computing platform offered by NVIDIA, the leading technology company known for its GPU cards and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. The service is designed to cater to the specialized needs of Artificial Intelligence and deep learning researchers, data scientists and faculty lo  more
UAlbany Partners With New York State on Weather Risk Communication Center
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news on Dec. 7, 2023: Gov. Hochul on Thursday announced the creation of the New York State Weather Risk Communication Center (SWRCC) at the University at Albany, a first-of-its-kind operational collaboration between university researchers and state emergency managers. Through an annual $1.5 million investment, the SWRCC will serve as a clearinghouse for critical weather information and deve  more
UB Advances Decarbonization Strategy for South Campus
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: On the University at Buffalo's South Campus, there's a huge effort underway that has the potential to help UB take a big step forward in its goal to decarbonize the campus -- and much of that work will take place in the tunnels and equipment spaces that house UB's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) infrastructure. The groundwork for all this came in the form of  more
UB Announces New Effort to Enhance and Expand Aging-Related Research
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 2 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: To address the increasingly urgent needs of the growing population of adults aged 65 years and older, the University at Buffalo will dedicate $4 million to aging-related research. The investment will leverage UB's wide-ranging expertise in age-related issues and research throughout its 12 academic units. It will allow the university to expand and enrich educational programm  more
UB Social Work Researcher Named to Co-Lead the Grand Challenge to Prevent Gun Violence
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: A University at Buffalo social work researcher is among the leaders of a new national endeavor to prevent gun violence. Patricia Logan-Greene, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the UB School of Social Work, will co-chair the American Academy of Social Work & Social Welfare's (AASWW) Grand Challenge to Prevent Gun Violence. The g  more
Under-the-skin implant could treat Type I diabetes
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A collaboration between researchers from Cornell and University of Alberta, Edmonton, has created a new technique to treat Type 1 diabetes: implanting a device inside a pocket under the skin that can secrete insulin while avoiding the immunosuppression that typically stymies management of the disease. The approach would offer an easier, long-term and less invasive alternative to insulin injections or traditional transpla  more
Union College Responds to Notice of Investigation From Department of Education
SCHENECTADY, New York, Dec. 7 -- Union College issued the following news: Union College is aware of the decision by the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to initiate an investigation into a claim of discrimination toward Jewish students. Specifically, the unnamed complainant alleges that Union College failed to respond appropriately to incidents of harassment in October and November 2023. The OCR notification letter states explicitly that "opening an investigation doe  more
Universal Orlando Resort Announces Two New Hotels Opening in 2025, Adding 1,500 Rooms to the Universal Orlando Hotel Portfolio
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Today, Universal Orlando Resort announced the addition of two new hotel properties to the Universal Orlando hotels portfolio. Co-owned and operated by Loews Hotels & Co, Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort will each feature 750 guest rooms in the resort's Prime Value category - bringing the total number of guest rooms across the destination to 10,500 - and are s  more
University at Buffalo: Caregiving Associated With 9% Lower Risk of Death in Study of Postmenopausal Women
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: As people continue to live longer, more and more family members and friends are being thrust into caregiver roles. And that invites the question, how does this impact the individuals caring for a loved one? A new University at Buffalo study of nearly 160,000 postmenopausal women provides some clues. Namely, being a caregiver seems to help those providing care. In fa  more
University at Buffalo: How ChatGPT Could Help First Responders During Natural Disasters
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 7 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB researchers train AI to accurately recognize addresses and other location descriptions from Hurricane Harvey social media posts * * * A little over a year since its launch, ChatGPT's abilities are well known. The machine learning model can write a decent college-level essay and hold a conversation in an almost human-like way. But could its language skill  more
University at Buffalo: Stem Cell Study Reveals How Infantile Cystinosis Causes Kidney Failure - and How to Cure It
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Research demonstrates how the genetic defect causing this rare, congenital disease could be repaired through CRISPR * * * University at Buffalo research has identified how a misstep in the genesis of a key component of the kidney causes infantile cystinosis, a rare disease that significantly shortens the lifespan of patients. Published Nov. 30 in the Interna  more
University at Buffalo: Study Identifies Key Ingredient for Affordable Fuel Cell Catalysts
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Researchers add hydrogen to iron-nitrogen-carbon catalysts; could greatly reduce costs of climate friendly fuel cells * * * To make fuel cells more affordable, researchers have spent decades searching for low-cost catalysts to replace platinum and other expensive metals. This includes experimenting with different combinations of three abundant and relativel  more
University of Memphis: "Black Patience" Named Hooks National Book Award Winner
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 7 -- The University of Memphis issued the following news release: The Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change at the University of Memphis has selected "Black Patience: Performance, Civil Rights, and the Unfinished Project of Emancipation" by Dr. Julius B. Fleming, Jr. (New York University Press) as the 2022 Hooks National Book Award winner. The award will be presented in February. "Julius Fleming Jr.'s 'Black Patience' emerged from a dynamic collection of finali  more
University of Rochester: Courtney Peplin Appointed Senior Associate Vice President for Finance
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 6 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: Courtney Peplin, a finance leader with more than 20 years of experience in the not-for-profit and health sectors, has been appointed the University of Rochester's senior associate vice president for finance, effective December 18. Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Treasurer Elizabeth Milavec, Peplin will be a member of the Pres  more
Upstate Startup Wins $50,000 FuzeHub Grant
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 8 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The Upstate Medical University-based startup DUB Biologics, which is developing a therapy that could improve wound closure and decrease scarring after corneal injuries, was awarded its second $50,000 grant. DUB Biologics will use the investment to further develop its patented siRNA and will pursue additional investments toward its go-to-market strategy. The company co-foun  more
Upstate's Sherard Tatum Now President of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 6 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Sherard Tatum, MD, professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and professor of Pediatrics, has been installed as president of the 2,200-member American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) and its Educational and Research Foundation Oct. 28. The academy is the trade organization for facial plastic surgeons nationwide. The Educational and Re  more
WARBURG PINCUS EXPANDS FOOTPRINT IN ASIA - NAMES NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS FOR THE REGION
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- Warburg Pincus, a private equity firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: * * * * Min Fang and Ben Zhou to become co-Heads of China Private Equity * Narendra Ostawal to become Head of India Private Equity * Saurabh Agarwal to become Head of Southeast Asia Private Equity * Tak Murata to serve as Head of Japan and co-Head of Asia Real Estate with Ellen Ng * Vishal Mahadevia promoted to Head of Asia Private Equity * * * Warburg Pincus, the oldest privat  more
WarnerMedia: Barbie Comes to Max With American Sign Language Version Available to Stream on December 15
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: Warner Bros. Pictures' BARBIE will make its streaming debut on Max on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 at 12am PT/3am ET. BARBIE debuted in theaters on July 21 and broke records as the highest-grossing global release in the studio's 100-year history. Championing themes of inclusion from the film, Warner Bros. and Max have announced Barbie with ASL, the hit blockbuster film interpreted in A  more
WarnerMedia: HBO and Max Brands Ink Exclusive Multiyear Pay-1 Output Agreement With A24
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2023: Today, the HBO and Max brands announced a multiyear pay-1 U.S. output deal with A24 that brings the award-winning entertainment company's theatrical film slate exclusively to Warner Bros. Discovery's HBO, Max and Cinemax. Among the films to be available under the new deal are Sofia Coppola's award-winning Priscilla starring Jacob Elordi and Cailee Spaeny, Kristoffer Borgli's N  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for True Detective - Night Country
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2023: HBO has released the official trailer and key art for the original drama series TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY, starring Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star Lablanc, Aka Niviana, Anna Lambe, and Joel D. Montgrand with Christopher Eccleston, and John Hawkes. Issa Lopez serves as showrunner and writer and directs all episodes. The trailer and key art w  more
WarnerMedia: HGTV Adds Four New Series Featuring Its Most Popular Formats to 2024 Programming Lineup
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: HGTV has greenlit four new series to its 2024 programming slate. As a top 10 non-news/sports cable network among both Adults 25-54 and Women 25-54 seven nights a week, HGTV plans to maintain its position with an order for fresh content featuring proven, popular formats. The latest additions will include an edge-of-your-seat competition set at 13,000 feet above sea level; a fun celebrity-led sp  more
WarnerMedia: Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Renewed for Three Additional Seasons, Through 2026
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: The Emmy(R)-winning HBO Original series LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER has been renewed for three additional seasons, through 2026. The series airs Sunday nights on HBO and is available to stream on Max. A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER features Oliver's hilariou  more
WarnerMedia: Max Original Comedy Special Gary Gulman - Born on 3rd Base Debuts December 21
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: The Max Original comedy special GARY GULMAN: BORN ON 3RD BASE debuts DECEMBER 21 on Max. Logline: Comedian, actor, and best-selling author Gary Gulman (HBO's "The Great Depresh") offers up his hilarious insights on a range of topics - from growing up poor to pretentious suffixes - all with a generous helping of his inventive humor and absurdism. Reflecting on his eccentric Jewish American fam  more
WarnerMedia: Max Releases Brand Spot Showcasing New Footage From Expansive 2024 HBO and Max Original Programming Lineup
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Spot Features Never-Before-Seen Footage From Anticipated Series And Documentaries Including "The Sympathizer," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Industry," "Jerrod Carmichael: Reality Show," "The Jinx - Part Two," "My Brilliant Friend," "Elizabeth," "The Franchise," "The Penguin," "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School," "Tokyo Vice," And "Hacks" Spot Includes Special First-Look Footage Of The 2025  more
WarnerMedia: Max Renews Adventure Time - Fionna and Cake for a Second Season
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: The Max Original animated series ADVENTURE TIME: FIONNA AND CAKE has been renewed for a second season. Based on characters from the beloved "Adventure Time" franchise, the series is set in the land of Ooo and follows the alternate universe versions of Finn and Jake on a multiverse-hopping journey towards self-discovery. Season 1 logline: When Fionna and her sidekick Cake find themselves in th  more
WarnerMedia: Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott to Host HGTV's White House Christmas 2023 Premiering Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6 P.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: HGTV will capture the spectacular holiday transformation of America's most iconic house when White House Christmas 2023 premieres on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. ET/PT. During the one-hour special, First Lady Jill Biden will lead hosts Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers: Forever Home, Celebrity IOU) on a tour of the historic home decorated by more than 300 dedicated volun  more
WarnerMedia: TCM Original Documentary Series The Power of Film Premieres Thursday, January 4, 2024
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) announced today an all-new original documentary series, The Power of Film, which explores some of the greatest American classic films from the past century. New episodes of the six-part series will premiere every Thursday beginning January 4 at 8pm ET. Hosted and curated by renowned UCLA professor emeritus, founding chair of UCLA's Film and Televisio  more
WarnerMedia: Tiffany Derry Joins Anne Burrell to Mentor Cast of Pampered Cooking Disasters in Worst Cooks in America - Spoiled Rotten
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2023: For the first time, Chef Tiffany Derry joins Chef Anne Burrell to lead culinary boot camp and help pampered competitors trade in their silver spoons for spatulas in Worst Cooks in America: Spoiled Rotten. From grown men whose mothers still prepare their meals to indulged nepo babies and food delivery divas, these recruits have never had to fend for themselves - until now. This   more
Wasps that recognize faces cooperate more, and may be smarter
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Social interactions may well make animals smarter and more diverse, a new study of paper wasps suggests. The study, "Evidence for a selective link between cooperation and individual recognition," published Dec. 7 in Current Biology, offers behavioral evidence of an evolutionary link between the ability to recognize individuals and social cooperation. Furthermore, genomic sequencing revealed that populations of wasps tha  more
Wayland Baptist University: Alumnus Performs in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
PLAINVIEW, Texas, Dec. 1 -- Wayland Baptist University issued the following news: If you looked closely, you might have seen 2014 Wayland graduate David Rogers Jr. performing during the nationally televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Rogers, director of bands for the Hale Center Independent School District, was among 400 band directors from across North America who traded places with their students for a week to play in The Band Directors Marching Band in the New York City parade. "It wa  more
Welcoming AI into the classroom
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: This semester, rather than banning the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for his assignments, three of Franklin Zheng '25's five professors actually required him to use it. It's a trend happening in universities around the country, as AI becomes another research tool rather than something to be feared. For Zheng, AI helped him analyze 70,000 court records to find themes, topics, keywords and general sentiment arcs. It   more
WFU in the News: Nov. 27-Dec. 3, 2023
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Dec. 8 (TNSres) -- Wake Forest University issued the following news wrap up entitled "WFU in the News": FEATURED NEWS Former coal towns get money for clean-energy factories (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/27/climate/clean-energy-funding-coal-communities.html) By Hiroko Tabuchi | The New York Times Less than a quarter of a percent of workers who left a fossil fuel job in West Virginia moved onto a job in renewable energy, said economics professor Mark Curtis. F  more
What They're Saying: New York Leaders Continue to Support N.Y. Mayor Adams, Push Back on Misleading Poll
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 7, 2023: Following a misleading poll by Quinnipiac yesterday, New York leaders from different races, cultures, boroughs, and industries came forward to show their support for Mayor Adams' leadership and the many accomplishments of the Adams administration. * * * Here's what New York leaders are saying: "Throughout his entire career, Mayor Adams has been a champion for all New Yorkers, especially our Latin  more
What's Happening in CNY: Holiday Events and Performances
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The holidays are upon us, which means there are plenty of fun and festive performances and events happening around Central New York (CNY). We have put together an entertaining list to help you get into a joyful holiday spirit. Performances "A Christmas Carol"--Syracuse Stage Address: 820 E. Genesee St., Syracuse When: Now through Dec. 31 Admission: Tickets start at $25 Details: "A Christmas Carol" shines a light   more
White & Case Advises Aegea Saneamento E Participacoes S.A. and Aguas Do Rio on R$1.5 Billion Financing for Landmark Clean Water and Sanitation Initiative
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Aegea Saneamento e Participacoes S.A. and Aguas do Rio 1 and Aguas do Rio 4 concessionaires (jointly Aguas do Rio) on a R$1.5 billion (approximately US$300 million) financing provided by IDB Invest, including a R$500 million (approximately US$100 million) guarantee from Proparco for the benefit of IDB Invest, to strengthen water and sanitation services in the State of   more
White & Case Advises Bookrunners on US$600 Million Notes Issuance by Mersin International Port
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the joint bookrunners on a Reg S/Rule 144A issuance of US$600 million notes and a concurrent tender offer by Mersin Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi A.S. (Mersin International Port), Turkiye's largest container port. "White & Case has advised the joint bookrunners on a milestone transaction that once again demonstrates our market leading international capital markets   more
White & Case Advises Equis on A$1.1 Billion Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Equis on reaching equity and contractual close for the A$1.1 billion Stage A of the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub, which comprises a 600MW/1600MWh battery that will be one of the biggest batteries in the world. "We have supported Equis in bringing this landmark project to construction commencement," said White & Case partner Adeline Pang, who co-led the Firm's deal t  more
White & Case Advises Geopost on Sale of Stuart
NEW YORK, Dec. 8 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Geopost SA, Europe's largest parcel delivery network and a subsidiary of La Poste Group, on the sale of its delivery platform Stuart (SRT Group) to the international investment fund Mutares. Stuart is a European leader in urban on-demand delivery, generating over Euros400 million in yearly revenue. The White & Case team which advised on the transaction was led by par  more
White & Case Advises Joint Bookrunners on US$400 Million Debut Notes Issuance by TAV Holding
NEW YORK, Dec. 9 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the joint bookrunners on a Reg S/Rule 144A debut issuance of US$400 million 8.500% senior guaranteed notes by TAV Havalimanlari Holding A.S. (TAV Holding), a leading airport operator in the EMEA region. "This was an important debut issuance by TAV Holding," said White & Case partner Melissa Butler, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "Turkiye continues to be a very impor  more
White & Case Advises on COP28 Announced Repo Facility Between LSF, ADIA and Afreximbank to Incentivise Sustainability-Linked Investments in Africa
NEW YORK, Dec. 5 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the Liquidity and Sustainability Facility (LSF) on a repurchase agreement (repo) transaction between the LSF, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), on The Bank of New York Mellon's Triparty Platform, as part of its Global Market Infrastructure role, aiming to increase the liquidity of African Sovereign Eurobonds and inc  more
White & Case Advises SRC on Issuance of SAR 3.5 Billion Dual-Tranche Guaranteed Sukuk
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC) on the issuance of SAR 3.5 billion dual-tranche sukuk guaranteed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under its SAR 20 billion domestic sukuk programme. The issuance was split into a SAR 2 billion sukuk series with a tenor of five years and a SAR 1.5 billion sukuk series with a tenor of seven years, and was offered as a private plac  more
White & Case Advises UniCredit on Olympus Funds Investment
NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised UniCredit S.p.A. on its investment as initial subscriber, together with Illimity Bank, in Olympus Fund 1 and Olympus Fund 2, the closed-ended alternative investment funds launched by ARECneprix and Finint Investments SGR and dedicated to the valorisation of receivables, including leasing receivables secured by real estate and the management of real estate assets. At t  more
Winter Session spotlight: A&S prof Kristen Warner on "Black Cult Media"
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When cult movies--films with a passionate fanbase and oft-quoted dialogue--are discussed in academic settings, works such as "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" or The Big Lebowski" are frequently used as examples, says Dr. Kristen J. Warner, an associate professor in the Department of Performing and Media Arts at the College of Arts and Sciences. Movies with predominately Black casts and their own sustained, zealous fanbases  more
X-ray probes, microfluidics, nanomaterials earn Research Excellence Awards
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 7 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Imaging the atomic details of materials as they function, forming microfluidic structures to study plants and animals, and new techniques for manufacturing polymer nanomaterials are among some of the research themes that helped six faculty members earn Cornell Engineering Research Excellence Awards - the highest research honor given by the Ivy League's top-ranked engineering college. The awards were presented at the Engi  more
Yeshiva University Announces Establishment Of Senator Joseph Lieberman Center For Public Service And Advocacy In 99th Annual Hanukkah Dinner
NEW YORK, Dec. 7 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news release: Rising to this critical moment in the history of the Jewish people, Yeshiva University demonstrated its unwavering leadership in a moving evening of music and unity at its 99th Annual Hanukkah Dinner, which featured YU students and faculty who are IDF veterans as well as the music of Israeli superstar Ishay Ribo. Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, President of Yeshiva University, thanked the more than 500 friends, dignitaries and sup  more
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