| State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday December 17, 2023 ( 340 items ) |
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2023 in review: Dead & Company highlights top stories
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
When members of the Grateful Dead - as Dead & Company - returned in May for a benefit concert commemorating the famed "Cornell '77" show, it drew thousands of students, alumni, local residents and music lovers to Barton Hall.
It also drew tens of thousands of readers to the Chronicle's March announcement of the Dead & Company show, making it the most-viewed Chronicle story of 2023.
In fact, Dead & Company stories compr
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3 ways sustainable businesses can prepare for climate challenges
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
From supply chain disruption to regulatory compliance pressure, companies experience bottom-line impacts of climate change every day. Accounting for environmental disruptions and transitions is essential to corporate risk management and resilience plans.
Sustainability and ecological transformation experts from Cornell University identified three strategies businesses can implement to thrive - and protect the planet - i
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Advocate and Friend: Falk College Remembers Professor Emeritus Alejandro Garcia
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Alejandro Garcia, professor emeritus of social work in Falk College, died Nov. 17, 2023. He was 83.
A professor of social work at Syracuse University since 1978, Garcia is known as an exceptionally generous and engaged colleague, teacher and scholar whose many contributions extend well beyond the University's boundaries. He taught gerontology, social policy and human diversity courses for over 43 years, shaping Falk
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Aggressive colon tumor may be vulnerable to cholesterol therapy
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Hard-to-detect colorectal pre-cancerous lesions known as serrated polyps, and the aggressive tumors that develop from them, depend heavily on the ramped-up production of cholesterol, according to a preclinical study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.
The finding points to the possibility of using cholesterol-lowering drugs to prevent or treat such tumors.
In the study, published Dec. 13 in Nature Communication
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Alfred University: College of Business Faculty Serve Up Culinary Delights at 'Finals Feast'
ALFRED, New York, Dec. 14 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
In what has become a popular annual tradition, faculty in the College of Business at Alfred University served students a pre-finals week dinner Thursday evening, Dec. 7, in the Olin Building.
"Finals Feast" is held in advance of final exams week, which began on Monday, Dec. 11. Mark Lewis, dean of the College of Business, said the event, which was started about 10 years ago by Amy Rummell, retired professor of ma
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And ... Action! Newhouse Students Get a Taste of What It's Like Developing a Hollywood Movie Script
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications are getting a taste of what it's like to take a script for a Hollywood movie from the development stage to the big screen.
Students from Newhouse assistant professor J. Christopher Hamilton's television, radio and film capstone course, meet virtually with senior executives from Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. (Photo by Lena Osso)
A new immersive learning
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AP, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Conversation Renew Collaboration to Bolster Coverage of Nonprofit World
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release:
The Associated Press, The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation announced today funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help the news organizations cover philanthropies and charities and their impact on society.
The funding includes a $2.75 million grant to The Conversation, which will act as a fiscal sponsor for funds to support AP's coverage of philanthropy. An additional $2.2 million grant will be given to T
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Applications Open for SOURCE Explore, an Undergraduate Short-Term Research Experience
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE) is offering a short-term research experience for first- and second-year undergraduate students, SOURCE Explore, on four Fridays from January through March.
Jana Rosinski, instruction and education librarian, working with students in the Special Collections Research Center.
SOURCE Explore introduces curious students with no prior research
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Arts and Sciences Names Gwendolyn Pough Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Gwendolyn D. Pough, Dean's Professor of the Humanities and professor of women's and gender studies (WGS), has been named the College of Arts and Sciences' (A&S') associate dean of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). In that role, she will work with college leadership to strengthen A&S' commitment to promoting intellectual openness and maintaining a community that is welcoming to people of all backgr
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Attorney General Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Expanding Abortion in Idaho
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 15 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The Attorney General's Office today presented oral arguments for a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint in Idaho's Fourth District Court in Boise today before the Honorable Jason Scott.
The case of Adkins et al. v. State of Idaho was initially filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights, a New York-based advocacy group that has filed similar lawsuits challenging state abortio
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Avoiding Holiday Drama: How to Navigate Family Conflict and Sensitive Topics
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The holidays are normally a time for joy, togetherness, and maybe even a few awkward sweaters. But family gatherings can also be a breeding ground for conflict and sensitive conversations. From politics and religion to personal choices and long-held grudges, the holidays have a way of bringing out the best and worst in all families.
If you're dreading the thought of navigating a minefield of family drama this season,
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Barnard College: Students Share - Pursuing a Better World Through Solar Fields
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following commentary on Dec. 11, 2023:
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Avigail Greenberg '25 -- a political science major and environmental science minor -- shines a light on renewable energy systems in Africa for a road map to a sustainable future.
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The more time I spend researching renewable energy systems, the more I learn about how they offer a win-win solution for a planet -- and the many people on it -- in distress.
When I think about human-caused c
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Barnard Courses: Welcome to Class With BJ Casey
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Barnard College issued the following news:
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In Introduction to Neuroscience, students wrap their heads around the "final frontier" -- the human brain.
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Centuries after humans first started inquiring about the brain, BJ Casey, the Christina L. Williams Professor of Neuroscience, is demystifying the complex organ that controls everything from thoughts to emotions and food cravings.
In Casey's Introduction to Neuroscience class, the pioneering neuroscientist teac
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Baruch College Ranks #1 as Best Financial Engineering Program in U.S.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- Baruch College issued the following news:
Once again, Baruch College ranks as the nation's best financial engineering program, marking four years running in the #1 position.
On QuantNet's "2024 Best Financial Engineering Programs" list, Baruch's Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) program--housed in the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences--placed ahead of Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, UC Berkeley, and Columbia University.
Earlier this year, Baruch was ranked the best o
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Binghamton University: All In - Public Health Grad Returns to Help Others Find Their Fit
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Allen Wengert
Mitchell Brooks, MPH '21, was already promoting public health before he even knew it was something he wanted to study.
As an undergraduate art history major in Tampa, Fla., Brooks volunteered his time packaging safe-sex kits for the city's LGBTQ+ center and serving as a crisis counselor for a nonprofit that provided free mental health services over text.
"One of my friends recommended that I ta
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Binghamton University: Closing the I - Research Takes a Closer Look at the Experience of Ego Dissolution
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Jennifer Micale
Have you ever lost yourself in a good book, felt connected with the universe while meditating or felt slightly unreal after a night of poor sleep?
All are examples of a phenomenon known as ego dissolution, which can also be experienced through the use of psychedelic drugs. Binghamton University Distinguished Professor of Psychology Steven Jay Lynn, Associate Professor of Psychology Ri
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Binghamton University: Finding the Right Words - Associate Professor Dawna Duff Researches Word Learning
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
By Jennifer Micale
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NIH-funded research explores how children with dyslexia and developmental language disorder can build their vocabulary
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"I am a fearsome monster!" Dawna Duff's young son crowed as he ran through the house.
Now, when have I ever heard that word spoken aloud? she wondered and realized that she hadn't.
While atypical for conversation, "fearsome" appears in children's books
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Binghamton University: How Does Corrosion Happen? New Research Examines Process on Atomic Level
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
When water vapor meets metal, the resulting corrosion can lead to mechanical problems that harm a machine's performance. Through a process called passivation, it also can form a thin inert layer that acts as a barrier against further deterioration.
Either way, the exact chemical reaction is not well understood on an atomic level, but that is changing thanks to a technique called environmental transmissio
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Brokers play important role in regulating migrant workers in China
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
New research authored by an ILR School doctoral student examines the interplay between private labor brokers and local state actors in Chinese migrant worker regulations.
Published in "International Migration Review" on Nov. 21, "Capacity and Priority: Explaining the Regulatory Roles of Labor Brokers in China's Newly Established Guestworker Program" found that the capacities and interests of the Chinese local government
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Brooklyn College Recognized Again in Mobility Rankings
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 12 -- Brooklyn College issued the following news:
By Rich Pietras
Leading CUNY senior college finishes sixth nationally among 50 colleges and universities.
Citing its ability to help graduates climb the socioeconomic ladder after graduation, 24/7 Wall St. ranked Brooklyn College sixth in the nation in its latest upward mobility report, ahead of Harvard, Stanford, Yale, and others.
Using data from the U.S. Department of Education, 24/7 Wall St. identified the top 50 c
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Brooklyn Law School: Professor Lawrence Solan - Pioneering Scholar of Linguistics and the Law
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 14 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news:
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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 retirement. As innovators, scholars, teachers, and colleagues, each has made an enormous impact on our Law School community. Here, we take a look at 1901 Distinguished Professor of Law Larry Solan.
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Beginning his professional life with a Ph.D. in
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Buffalo State College: In the News - Chance Glenn Emphasizes Themes of Creativity, Innovation During WGRZ Interview
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 16 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release:
Buffalo State University President-elect Dr. Chance Glenn spoke with WGRZ-TV 2 anchor Claudine Ewing, '92, during the station's 5:30 p.m. newscast Thursday.
"The bigger picture is creativity, innovation, and going beyond the boundaries and the boxes that society has put us in," Glenn said. "That's the broader message, and saying, 'Yes, you can do that, too.'
"The message is that whoever you are out there--t
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Building Care staff honored as 'backbone of the university'
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Mike Starmer has been chasing down coal dust for 20 years. As the custodian in charge of the Combined Heat and Power Building, he still finds dust in the facility from the coal that used to power campus. He gets rid of it by sweeping and dust-mopping the building every day, starting at 5 a.m.
With an indoor temperature that can reach triple digits, it's one of the most difficult buildings on campus to take care of, said
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CALS event explores freedom of expression, disinformation
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A symposium led by the Department of Communication in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) brought together more than 100 scholars, students and community members to explore tensions between freedom of expression and concerns about the spread of disinformation.
Held Dec. 7-8, the event included guests from across the country and around the world, as well as Cornell experts, who discussed topics such as hi
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Carter Ledyard & Milburn: New California Statutes Expected to Have National Impact on Post-Employment Restrictive Covenants
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news:
On January 1, 2024, two new California statutes that could have a national impact on employee restrictive covenants, such as noncompete and non-solicitation agreements, will become effective. California's Business and Professional Code (BPC) already contains stringent provisions essentially prohibiting noncompetes and non-solicits with employees in California. The two new bills, Senate Bill 699 (SB 699
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Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University Awarded $25K by the New York State Council on the Arts
NIAGARA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Niagara University issued the following news:
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announced a grant award totaling $25,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York state's continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded over $80 million since spring 2023 to over 1,500 artists and organizations across the state.
Governor Kathy Hochul said, "Research confirms what we've al
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Chancellor Syverud Updates University Senate on Benefits Process, Proposed Changes to Senate Bylaws
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Chancellor Kent Syverud addressed University Senate at its meeting today. His remarks were as follows:
Thank you, Professor Reed. I am going to be brief. There are just six days left in the fall semester. My brief updates are on the University's benefits process, which Professor Reed already talked about; saying a little bit about the proposed changes to the Senate Bylaws; and then a little bit more about the impact
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Class explores Nabokov as writer and 'butterfly man'
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Here's how the well-known story goes: Vladimir Nabokov, professor of literature and soon-to-be-famous novelist, meets with a Cornell student who considers himself a budding writer.
"What kind of tree is that outside my window?" Nabokov asks.
"I don't know," the student says.
"Then you'll never be a writer," Nabokov says.
A strange response, perhaps, for an author. But not so strange, when one discovers Nabokov spent
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Colgate: Che Ku Kyet '24 Gives Back Through Entrepreneurship
HAMILTON, New York, Dec. 13 -- Colgate University issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023:
When Che Ku Kyet '24 was 6 years old, her family immigrated from Thailand to America and arrived at The Center: a refugee resettlement space in Utica, N.Y. She then entered the public school system, and at this critical time in her life, The Center provided her with a backpack full of school supplies including notebooks and pencils. Today, Kyet works to reciprocate The Center's generosity as the Presid
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College of Professional Studies Announces Municipal Government and Community College Employees Tuition Incentive Program
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The College of Professional Studies is pleased to announce a new tuition incentive program for municipal government and community college employees. The municipal government and community college employees tuition incentive program is open to any employee of a county, town, village, city, district or authority (as demonstrated by a recent pay stub).
Participants matriculating into any online, part-time undergraduate
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Columbia School of Public Health: Center for Infection and Immunity's Gilbert Smith Honored With CUIMC's Baton Award for Outstanding Teamwork
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
Gilbert Smith, administrative director for Columbia Mailman School Center for Infection and Immunity (CII), received the Columbia University Irving Medical Center 2023 Baton Award on December 6. In existence since 2009, the Baton Award is presented to CUIMC administrators who "exhibit outstanding teamwork and the ability to 'pass the baton.'"
Nominated by Dean Linda P. Fried and Sami K. Jarrah
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Columbia School of Public Health: How a Simple Device Could Make a Big Difference in Preventing Chronic Disease
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
Physicians have long emphasized individual actions to prevent chronic disease such as eating well, exercising, and avoiding smoking. But even as global smoking rates have dropped, the amount of chronic disease at the population level hasn't fallen as much as public health researchers had hoped it would. Lately, investigators are studying how environmental factors, such as air pollution
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Columbia School of Public Health: Large Study Presents Evidence for Behavioral Sciences in Policymaking
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
A new global study led by Kai Ruggeri, PhD, at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health involving over 80 collaborators from more than 30 countries underscores the crucial role of behavioral sciences in formulating policy decisions, while also asserting the need for clear standards for what evidence gets used in policy decisions. The findings are published in the journal Nat
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Columbia School of Public Health: New Study Finds Many Couples Around the World May Share High Blood Pressure
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news:
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Spouses or partners in heterosexual relationships may have high blood pressure that mirrors one another, according to multinational study
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If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Emory Univ
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Columbia University Announces Members of the Task Force on Antisemitism
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
Columbia University has announced the full membership of its Task Force on Antisemitism, with faculty across schools, disciplines, and backgrounds joining co-chairs Ester R. Fuchs, Nicholas Lemann, and David M. Schizer.
The task force was created to address the harmful impact of rising antisemitism on Jewish members of the Columbia community and to ensure that protection, respect, and belonging extend to all members of the Uni
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Columbia: New Study Finds Many Couples Around the World May Share High Blood Pressure
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
If one spouse or partner in a heterosexual couple has high blood pressure, the other partner often does too, according to new research published by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, University of Michigan, Emory University, and West Virginia University, in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
"Many people know that high blood pressure is common in middle-aged and older adults, yet we were
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Columbia: These Faculty Books Will Make Terrific Holiday Gifts
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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From Nicholas Dames's The Chapter, in which he traces the long history of an ancient editorial technique that morphed over centuries into a component of narrative art and a means of registering time, to The Universal Timekeepers, David Helfand's reconstruction of the history of the universe with the help of atoms; Heidi Julavits's Directions to Myself, a memoir about raising her son; and Lone Women, Victor LaVal
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Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science & Art: Professor Pisani Awarded $1.4 Million Grant
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art issued the following news:
Assistant Professor Alice Pisani has been awarded the COSMOBEST European Grant for Research. The highly prestigious grant, totaling $1.4 million, gives Pisani the opportunity to hire personnel to assist in her research of cosmic voids, Pisani's area of study. Specifically, she researches what these less dense regions of the galaxy tell us about what our universe is made of and how it
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Cornell certificate equips leaders with natural language processing skills
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
In today's digitized world, every action we perform generates data. A significant chunk of this information is in the form of text. Companies across industries grapple with colossal amounts of unstructured text data from diverse sources. Natural language processing (NLP) techniques make it possible to interpret, categorize and gain value from this otherwise overwhelming information, giving companies a competitive edge in
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Covington Represents Procura in Landmark $2.2B Structured Inventory Purchase Program
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Covington advised Procura Inventory Management in a structured $2.2 billion transaction to facilitate the ongoing purchase and sale of computer chips and other high technology products necessary for the build-out of cloud computing centers. Procura purchased an initial $2.2 billion of inventory from an information technology systems integrator to support the needs of its customers in the build-out of cloud computing
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Covington: Variety Recognizes Michael Hill, Robyn Polashuk in Its 2023 Dealmakers Impact Report
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Covington, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Variety has named Michael Hill and Robyn Polashuk to its 2023 Dealmakers Impact Report, recognizing the top dealmakers in the entertainment business.
Based in Covington's New York office, Michael advises media and technology companies and sports leagues, conferences, and teams in connection with a broad array of commercial and corporate transactions.
He has extensive experience with complex television and video lic
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Crowell & Moring: City & State New York Names Preetha Chakrabarti to 2023 Responsible 100 List
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release:
City & State New York has named Crowell & Moring partner Preetha Chakrabarti to its 2023 Responsible 100 List. The list recognizes "individuals who exemplify what it means to be socially responsible" and who are working to "create a better world for others."
"To me, social responsibility means using my skills, talents, and access to help those around me," shared Chakrabarti, when asked to define the term.
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CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Newmark J-School Responds to Russia's Legal Harassment of Professor Masha Gessen
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023:
Masha Gessen, an award-winning book author, staff writer for The New Yorker and recently named Distinguished Professor at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, is under criminal investigation by Russian authorities for "spreading false information about the Russian Armed Forces." An arrest warrant was issued for Gessen on Friday.
To date, nearly 250 Russian
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CUNY SPH Partners With UNFPA on Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release:
The CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, an initiative to bring global awareness to the widespread issue of gender-based violence, a pervasive public health threat.
The 16 Days campaign was launched
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CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Rethinking How Reproductive Health Care Quality is Measured
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release:
A study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests the quality of reproductive health care should be measured from the patient's perspective, rather than using current measures such as rates of "unintended" pregnancies.
For the study, published last week in BMC Women's Health, Associate Professors Meredith Manze and Heidi Jones and doctoral candidate Silpa
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CUNY: First Librarian and 3 Professors Honored With Gross & Wasser Awards
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news:
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The CUNY-wide awards recognize outstanding research and research potential in the humanities or sciences.
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Roxanne Shirazi, who oversees the Graduate Center's institutional archives and serves as project director for the CUNY Digital History Archive, is the first Graduate Center librarian to receive a Henry Wasser Award.
The Feliks Gross and Henry Wasser Awards are presented
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CUNY: The Most-Read Graduate Center Stories of 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news:
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From Oppenheimer to ChatGPT, here are the stories that you read the most this year.
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Our scholars have been making the headlines all year long, from prestigious awards to groundbreaking research to the book behind a summer blockbuster movie. More than just news items, they represent the heartbeat of our institution and its commitment to excellence in every field. Here are the
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CUNY: Top Science Stories of 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news:
Graduate Center scientists break ground in public health, physics, neuroscience, and other fields, winning major honors in 2023.
In 2023, Graduate Center scientists showcased their work in a body of research that highlights the sheer volume of science and innovation coming out of the school and its research centers.
By no means a comprehensive list, here are 11 stories that give a snapshot of the
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DCCC Chair Statement on New York Redistricting Ruling by the Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023:
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DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement after the New York Court of Appeals upheld the lower court's redistricting ruling:
"Today's decision is a win for democracy and particularly the people of New York.
"We are eager for the Independent Redistricting Commission to get back to work to create a new, fair congressional map - through the process New Y
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Delta Boosts Investment in South Florida With Seat Increase Out of Miami
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news:
This winter season, Delta is increasing by 27% the number of seats out of Miami compared to what it offered in 2023 as the airline pushes to become the airline of choice in South Florida.
Delta is adding more flights to Atlanta (ATL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP), New York-JFK, New York-LGA and Orlando (MCO) as it builds to 37 peak-day departures from MIA to 12 destinations. A brand-new route to Washington, D.
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: "Finding a Santos Successor Is Proving No Simple Task for Republicans"
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
The New York Times outlined how messy, chaotic, and dysfunctional New York Republicans' hunt for a successor to criminally-indicted fraudster George Santos has been.
The GOP candidate shortlist is riddled with scandals, from a January 6 insurrection conviction, to a lawsuit for allegedly suppressing evidence in a murder case, to even a sketchy cryptocurrency scheme.
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As one Republi
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Brandon Williams Votes For Illegitimate Impeachment Inquiry, Caving to MAGA Extremists and Donald Trump, and Ignoring the Needs of Working Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Vulnerable New York Republican Brandon Williams caved to MAGA extremists today and voted to continue playing political games, this time in the form of an illegitimate impeachment inquiry. Despite months of goose-chasing, they have yet to produce a single scrap of evidence.
Working families in Central New York aren't interested in a sham impeachment and playing politics at
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Marc Molinaro Votes For Illegitimate Impeachment Inquiry, Caving to MAGA Extremists and Donald Trump, and Ignoring the Needs of Working Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro caved to MAGA extremists today and voted to continue playing political games, this time in the form of an illegitimate impeachment inquiry. Despite months of goose-chasing, they have yet to produce a single scrap of evidence.
Working families in New York aren't interested in a sham impeachment and playing politics at the behest
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Mike Lawler Votes For Illegitimate Impeachment Inquiry, Caving to MAGA Extremists and Donald Trump, and Ignoring the Needs of Working Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Vulnerable New York Republican Mike Lawler caved to MAGA extremists today and voted to continue playing political games, this time in the form of an illegitimate impeachment inquiry. Despite months of goose-chasing, they have yet to produce a single scrap of evidence.
Working families in New York aren't interested in a sham impeachment and playing politics at the behest of
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Nick LaLota Votes For Illegitimate Impeachment Inquiry, Caving to MAGA Extremists and Donald Trump, and Ignoring the Needs of Working Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Vulnerable New York Republican Nick LaLota caved to MAGA extremists today and voted to continue playing political games, this time in the form of an illegitimate impeachment inquiry. Despite months of goose-chasing, they have yet to produce a single scrap of evidence.
Working families on Long Island aren't interested in a sham impeachment and playing politics at the behest
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Read All About It - Brandon Williams Continues to Ignore the Issues That Matter to New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Today, working families in Central New York are reading about issues that impact their everyday lives, like the environment and the fentanyl crisis.
What's MAGA Brandon Williams focused on today?
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Once again, Williams is wildly out of touch with his community.
DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty:
"If Brandon Williams took a single look
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Read All About It - Marc Molinaro Continues to Ignore the Issues That Matter to New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Today, working families in New York's 19th Congressional District are reading about issues that impact their everyday lives, like gun safety and energy.
What's Marc Molinaro focused on today?
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Once again, Molinaro is wildly out of touch with his community.
DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty:
"If Marc Molinaro took a single look at his
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Read All About It - Mike Lawler Continues to Ignore the Issues That Matter to New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Today, working families in New York are reading about issues that impact their everyday lives, like taxes.
What's Mike Lawler focused on today?
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Once again, Lawler is wildly out of touch with his community.
DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Dougherty:
"If Mike Lawler took a single look at his local paper, he would know that families aren't inte
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: The Case Against Mazi Melesa Pilip
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release:
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"Time and again, the Republican Party desperately tried to expunge their own history of protecting a criminally-indicted liar at the expense of Northeast Queens and Long Island constituents. Now, Long Island Republicans have chosen Mazi Melesa Pilip, serial fraudster George Santos' close friend and MAGA extremist, to clean up their mess. Pilip and Republicans will be held accountable
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Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Tom Suozzi Builds Momentum While Republicans Still Can't Agree on a Nominee
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
This weekend, New York Third's Democratic nominee Tom Suozzi held a press conference with over 100 supporters in America's first suburb, Levittown, New York.
During the press conference, Suozzi touted his strong record of getting things done for Northeast Queens and Long Island, including his work to lower costs, improve public safety, and restore trust.
The former Congre
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Did You Hear? Binghamton Student's Research Shows Benefits of Workplace Gossip
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
Huddled in a corner of the office, several colleagues are whispering.
"Did you hear they're not handing out annual raises this year? What is management thinking?!"
One coworker floats a potential explanation, perhaps one based on second-hand information. The group trades theories in hushed voices. They don't want any managers to overhear.
No matter where people work, gossip exists. It could be somethin
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Diets limiting ingredients, not allergens, improve dog GI issues
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Restricting the number of ingredients in the diet lessens signs of disease in dogs with persistent gastrointestinal diseases, a study by researchers in the Department of Clinical Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine has found.
Dogs with chronic enteropathy (CE), an umbrella term describing gastrointestinal diseases lasting for three weeks or longer, responded equally well to both the trial and control diets.
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Discontinuing anti-obesity drug tirzepatide leads to weight regain
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The current class of anti-obesity drugs is proving remarkably effective at removing excess pounds. However, a phase 3 randomized clinical trial led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian found that people who stopped taking the medication regained much of that weight within a year. At the same time, the study shows that remaining on the drug not only promotes additional weight loss but preserve
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Discounted Tickets Offered to Faculty and Staff for Dec. 21 Men's Basketball Game
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Human Resources and Syracuse Athletics are pleased to host Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night in the JMA Wireless Dome to celebrate faculty and staff members' contributions. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy an evening out with your colleagues, friends and/or family while supporting the Orange and being celebrated for all you do for the University!
Come cheer on the men's basketball team as they take on the Niag
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DOE funds new research to advance computer chip technology
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The Department of Energy (DOE) has selected a multidisciplinary team that includes Cornell to advance a superconducting approach to advanced computer chip technology. The team will explore ways to use new superconducting materials and structures in ultra-energy-efficient Superconducting Digital (SCD) electronics aimed at emerging artificial intelligence and quantum computing technologies.
Their project, "Advanced superc
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Dr. Kwane Stewart Named 2023 CNN Hero of the Year
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 12 -- CNN issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2023:
Tonight at the 17th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute, Dr. Kwane Stewart was named the 2023 CNN Hero of the Year. Hosted by CNN Anchor Anderson Cooper and CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates, the global broadcast aired live tonight from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
Dr. Stewart helps people experiencing homelessness care for their beloved pets, offering judgement-free veteri
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DTCC Appoints Gloria Lio Head of Enterprise Services
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
DTCC, the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced the appointment of Gloria Lio as Managing Director, Head of Enterprise Services. Lio, who joined the company on December 11, 2023, will also serve as a member of the DTCC Management Committee.
As Head
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DTCC COMMENTS ON ACQUISITION OF SECURRENCY
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Today, DTCC announced it has closed on the transaction to acquire Securrency Inc. ("Securrency"), a leading developer of institutional-grade, digital asset infrastructure. DTCC announced the signing of the definitive agreement to acquire Securrency in October.
With the acquisition complete, DTCC retires the Se
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Einstein Faculty Receive NIH Career Development Awards
BRONX, New York, Dec. 14 -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers career development grants to advance the careers of young researchers. Senior postdoctoral fellows or early-career faculty members who receive these grants, referred to as K awards, have the opportunity to conduct independent research and eventually compete for major grant support. Other K awards are given to mid-career or senior
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EisnerAmper Named a 2023 'Outstanding Turnaround Firm'
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- EisnerAmper, an accounting firm, issued the following news:
EisnerAmper was named an "Outstanding Turnaround Firm" by Turnarounds & Workouts, a monthly publication that tracks distressed business news throughout the country and has been serving corporate restructuring professionals since 1987.
The annual list spotlights the people and firms that provide on-site management and make the day-to-day business decisions at distressed companies.
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The EisnerAmper Bankruptc
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EMPIRE STATE UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW DIGITAL COMMUNICATION PROGRAM
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Dec. 12 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release:
Empire State University will launch a bachelor's degree in digital communication to prepare students for careers in digital journalism, social media, marketing, creative arts, and emerging digital media professions. Students can enroll in the digital communication program at SUNY Empire beginning fall of 2024.
The bachelor's degree program is taught fully online
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Empire State University Honors Class of 2023 in Albany Ceremony
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release:
Empire State University celebrated the class of 2023 on Saturday, December 9 at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, NY. 259 graduating students attended the event.
This is the first graduating class under the university's new designation as Empire State University, formally SUNY Empire State College. President Lisa Vollendorf was in attendance.
Members o
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FCB PROMOTES TINA ALLAN TO GLOBAL CHIEF DATA & INTELLIGENCE OFFICER
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Foote, Cone and Belding issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
FCB today announced that Tina Allan has been promoted to Global Chief Data & Intelligence Officer, elevating her role from Global Partner, Data Science & Connections. She remains on the agency's global leadership team reporting to Global CEO Tyler Turnbull and Global Chair & Chief Creative Officer Susan Credle.
Tina joined FCB in May 2021 from BBDO New York to supercharge FCB's investment in data a
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FCS New Hires & Promotions for December 14, 2023
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 16 -- Fulton County Schools issued the following news release:
Fulton County Schools would like to say "welcome" to our newly-hired principals and administrative staff. We also offer our "congratulations" to existing employees that move into these positions as well. We are proud to present our newest team members here and on our FCS Social Media.
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Nancy Lahey
Principal, Hembree Springs Elementary School
Nancy Lahey was born and raised in Lynbrook, New York, and c
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Financial Times Ranks Troutman Pepper Among Top 25 Innovative Firms
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
Troutman Pepper has been recognized as one of the industry's most innovative law firms in the Financial Times' (FT) 2023 North America Innovative Lawyers report, securing a spot in the top 25 of the FT law firm index - North America. The Innovative Lawyers North America 2023 rankings report is developed by the Financial Times in partnership with RSGI.
The rankings are determined following a nomination cycle and extens
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Five minutes of mindfulness can help improve kids' reading
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Engaging middle-school students in brief mindfulness exercises could boost their reading performance - and could offer an effective intervention to help youth from historically minoritized backgrounds, according to a new Cornell study.
The study is believed to be the first to explore the effect of mindfulness practice on an academic skill - reading comprehension and fluency - rather than on academic achievement, the foc
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Food for thought: Students churn 'Freedom of Expression' ice creams
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
What's Black, White and Big Red All Over?
It's a scoop of student-developed, newspaper-inspired ice cream based on Cornell's Freedom of Expression theme year. The flavor is one four finalists created by student teams from the Science and Technology of Foods (Food Science 1101) introductory class and announced Dec. 11 by the Department of Food Science.
For nearly three decades, the Science and Technology of Foods course
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Fordham Law Professors Share The Most Thought-Provoking Books They Read in 2023
BRONX, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
By Sejla Rizvic
What were the books that sparked the intellectual curiosity of Fordham Law professors this year? A number of faculty members shared their picks, which span multiple genres, from historical fiction to memoir, nonfiction, and true crime. Read more below about why these books resonated so strongly for them.
Afterlives, by Abdulrazak Gurnah
"This is a historical fiction book recountin
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Fordham Law School: Federal Litigation Clinic Students Win Appeal Before Second Circuit
BRONX, New York, Dec. 15 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
When Alexander Rosa, who had been incarcerated at the Bridgeport Correctional Center in Connecticut since 2019, wanted to file a complaint in the U.S. District Court of Connecticut alleging he had received inadequate medical care in prison, he asked to pay $400 filing fee in installments pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act. But the district court denied his motion, arguing that money that he had sen
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Fox Business Network Marks Second Consecutive Year as Leader in Business News
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release:
FOX Business Network (FBN) closed out 2023 as the leader in business news, outpacing CNBC in Business Day viewers and Market Hours for the second straight year, according to Nielsen Media Research. Additionally, FBN dominated the business news ranker with Larry Kudlow's Kudlow (weekdays, 4 PM/ET) and Stuart Varney's Varney & Co. (weekdays, 9 AM-12 PM/ET) ranking as the top two programs in business ne
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Fox News Channel Marks Eight Consecutive Years as Highest-Rated Cable Network in Television
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release:
FOX News Channel (FNC) remained cable television's most-watched network for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, according to data from Nielsen Media Research. Through the continued dominance of the hit program The Five, the launch of FNC's new primetime lineup, coupled with the success of its daytime programming, the network maintained its number one spot in cable news. Additionally, the network had
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Fox News Media Announces Executive Promotions
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
FOX News Media (FNM) has promoted three senior executives on its digital leadership team, announced Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Scott.
Jason Klarman has been named Chief Digital and Marketing Officer and will continue to report to Ms. Scott. Porter Berry has been promoted to President, FOX News Digital and Editor-In-Chief, dually reporting to Mr. Klarman and FNM President & Exec
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FOX News Media Announces Executive Promotions
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release:
FOX News Media (FNM) has promoted three senior executives on its digital leadership team, announced Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Scott.
Jason Klarman has been named Chief Digital and Marketing Officer and will continue to report to Ms. Scott. Porter Berry has been promoted to President, FOX News Digital and Editor-In-Chief, dually reporting to Mr. Klarman and FNM President & Executive Editor Jay Wallace on editori
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Gladstone Gallery Welcomes Carrie Mae Weems H'17; Fall 2024 Exhibition Planned
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University Artist in Residence Carrie Mae Weems H'17 has joined the Gladstone Gallery, where a solo exhibition of her work will be held in Fall 2024.
Weems' four decades of work, including groundbreaking and distinctive compositions of photography, text, audio, installation, video and performance art, depicts topics of race, gender, social injustice and economic inequity throughout American history to the pr
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Global Atlantic Announces $10 Billion Block Reinsurance Agreement With Manulife Across Both US and Japan Business
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Global Atlantic Financial Group, a U.S.-focused retirement, life insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Global Atlantic Financial Group ("Global Atlantic"), a leading insurance company meeting the retirement and life insurance needs of individuals and institutions, today announced it has signed a $10 billion reinsurance agreement with Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE: MFC).
Key Highlights of the Transaction:
* Third bloc
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GlobalFoundries Names John Hollister as Chief Financial Officer
MALTA, New York, Dec. 12 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
GlobalFoundries (NASDAQ: GFS) today announced that John Hollister will join the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 5, 2024. Hollister, a semiconductor industry veteran, will be responsible for GF's financial strategy and will lead the company's global finance organization.
Hollister joins GF from Silicon Labs where he has served as Senior
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Hamilton College: Because Hamiltonians Support the Unbreakable - Bob Kinkel '79
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 10 -- Hamilton College issued the following Q&A with Bob Kinkel, co-creator of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra:
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By Jorge L. Hernandez
As co-creator of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), Bob Kinkel '79 continues to spread messages through song -- this time one of hope for the people of Ukraine.
"Unbreakable" was written in 2014 by recording artist/songwriter/producer Dina Fanai (aka Avalona) and writer/producer Andrey "Jandy" Prudnikov following the Russian takeove
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Hamilton College: Honoring a Legend - The Tom Murphy Court
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 13 -- Hamilton College issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023:
By Stacey Himmelberger
It came as no surprise when the Hamilton men's basketball team defeated St. John Fisher 84-77 on Dec. 9. After all, former Coach Tom Murphy was in attendance.
Murphy is the winningest coach in Hamilton intercollegiate sports history. He coached the men's basketball team for 34 seasons from 1970 to 2004, amassing a record of 602-262. Nearly 200 of his former players and fellow alum
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Hendricks Chapel Plans Annual Pan Am 103 Memorial Service Dec. 21
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Hendricks Chapel will hold the annual Pan Am Flight 103 memorial service on Thursday, Dec. 21, at 2:03 p.m. EST. The service will begin in the chapel's Noble Room, with attendees then processing to the Place of Remembrance.
The service will honor the 270 people, including Syracuse University study abroad students, who were killed when Pan Am Flight 103 was destroyed by a terrorist bomb over Lockerbie, Scotland, on th
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Hillsdale College Radio Students Named Finalists in Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Awards
HILLSDALE, Michigan, Dec. 14 -- Hillsdale College issued the following news release:
Hillsdale College students were selected as Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Awards finalists in eight different categories. First-place winners will be announced on March 2 in New York City.
Hillsdale College students were selected as finalists in the following categories, ranking in the top 5 percent of submissions:
* Best Specialty Show (Non-music): "Wall Street Weekly" - George Accola ('25) and Patric
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Hofstra University: Work Across the Disciplines Featured at Undergraduate Research Day
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
By Ginny Greenberg
Hofstra students showcased their research and independent study projects for the campus community on Undergraduate Research Day this fall. The presentations covered a wide array of research in the humanities and the natural, health, and social sciences. Posters ranged from Alma Glavatovic's "Implicit Attitudes Toward Food" and Genevieve McCormick's "Subdividing Historic Bergen County" to "
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House Majority PAC Statement on NY-03 GOP Nominee Mazi Melesa Pilip
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following statement on Dec. 14, 2023:
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House Majority PAC NY Press Secretary Alisha Heng issued the following statement after New York Republicans announced Mazi Melesa Pilip as their nominee for the NY-03 special election.
House Majority PAC NY Press Secretary Alisha Heng:
"The people of NY-03 have made it clear that they want honest, responsib
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House Majority PAC: NY War Room - The Next George Santos? Mazi Pilip Fumbles Campaign Launch
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release:
Looks like the GOP's "extensive" vetting process has already failed as their top candidate, Mazi Pilip, fumbled her campaign launch.
A recap of the the past 24 hours:
* Mazi Pilip ran away from a simple question when asking if she would support the right to choose while declining to discuss any meaningful policy.
* While Mazi
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Housing futures NYC
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Architecture students at the Gensler Family AAP NYC Center this fall confronted a common need and collective concern among themselves and countless others in the New York City Metro Area -- housing. By most estimates, New York City will need an additional 500K units by 2030 to adequately meet growing housing needs. A recent study found that over half the population cannot afford rent. Currently, 1 in 17 New Yorkers rely
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How the Center for Online and Digital Learning is Redefining Online Education
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Center for Online and Digital Learning at Syracuse University celebrated a new chapter of innovative online education at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 9.
Founded in 2017 as a signature "One University" initiative within the College of Professional Studies, the Center for Online and Digital Learning is the unit that develops Syracuse University's world-class online programs and meets "the needs of students see
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iHeartMedia and Empire State Building to Host 'iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party With Jimmy Fallon Presented by State Farm' With Special Music-to-Light Show
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
iHeartMedia and the Empire State Building today announced the "iHeartRadio Holiday Pop Up Party with Jimmy Fallon presented by State Farm" to bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood and celebrate Fallon's new song "Wrap Me Up" with Meghan Trainor. From New York City's landmark tower, the Empire State Building - named the #1 attraction in the U.S. by Tripadvisor travelers for two consecutive years- the
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iHeartMedia: Lineup Announced for ABC Star-Studded Holiday Special 'iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023' Airing Thursday, Dec. 21
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 16 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release:
ABC and iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023" holiday special that will feature performances from its annual nationwide tour, specifically the Madison Square Garden concert in New York City and the Forum concert in Los Angeles. The show will feature select performances by this year's biggest artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, Sabrina Carpenter, Jelly Rol
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In Fifth Season, UAlbany Student Stories Podcast Educates and Entertains
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Bethany Bump
In season 5, episode 5 of UAlbany Student Stories, a podcast by students for students, a conversation about the Barbie movie got the students thinking aloud about patriarchal standards of beauty and perfectionism.
Alyssa Roman, a senior human biology major interviewed for the episode, recalled the pressure her mother always felt to maintain perfect hair, makeup and c
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In India, computer typists embody 'fuzzy' nature of state borders
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Pakistani Hindus arrive in the western Indian city of Jodhpur with hopes and plans to migrate, but before they even approach the Foreigners' Registration Office (FRO), most have to visit a typist.
It's not a legal requirement, anthropologist Natasha Raheja writes in a new ethnographic study she conducted at this border, but many migrants lack the computer equipment, literacy in English or Hindi (the languages of governm
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Interfaith dinner serves empathy and understanding
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Planners of a recent community dinner aiming to bring together Jewish and Muslim students, as well as those of other religions, thought they might get 40 people to attend.
Instead, they drew twice that many.
"We had to start setting up extra tables and chairs, because there were so many people who hadn't registered who heard about the event from their friends and wanted to tag along," said Alexander Burnett '25, an int
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Iona Alumnus Michael Fillios '90 Leads One of America's Fast-Growing Private Companies, IT Ally
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 12 -- Iona University issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023:
Iona alumnus Michael Fillios '90 is the founder and CEO of IT Ally and the IT Ally Institute, a business and technology advisory firm for family-owned and private equity backed small and medium size businesses (SMBs). He is also a former Fortune 500 global CIO, small business CFO, technology entrepreneur and management consultant with more than 25 years of experience.
Earlier this year, IT Ally was o
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Iona University's Louis Porco '25 Wins National Entrepreneurship Scholarship
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Iona University issued the following news:
As president of Iona University's Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) Club, Louis Porco '25 is dedicated to cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship across campus.
In recognition of his commitment, Porco recently won a Sigma Nu Tau Founders Scholarship to further his pursuits. Sigma Nu Tau is a national entrepreneurial honor society for students who value entrepreneurship, leadership and academics. Porco is a
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Iona Volynets Named a 2024 Marshall Scholar
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Iona Volynets, a senior majoring in history and international relations in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2024 Marshall Scholar.
Founded in 1953, the Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree at an institution in the United Kingdom in any field of study. Volynets was one of 51 students selected
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Ithaca College: Bias Incidents Affecting Our Community
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Ithaca College issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2023, by President La Jerne Terry Cornish:
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A message from President La Jerne Terry Cornish.
Dear Ithaca College Community:
I am deeply disappointed and disturbed to write that Thursday night as members of our community were celebrating Hanukkah, a swastika was found drawn in the snow on the rock wall outside the Terrace 3 residence hall.
We absolutely denounce this ignorant and hateful act of antisem
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Ithaca College: December Commencement Honors the Class of 2023
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Ithaca College issued the following news:
Ithaca College's Winter Commencement at Glazer Arena in the Athletics and Events Center celebrated graduates on Sunday, December 10, as they moved from students to alumni.
Once the students and faculty had entered the arena, and platform party--led by IC's college marshal and current longest-serving faculty member, Associate Professor of Writing Barbara Adams--had processed, Ty Benners '24, Catherine Jantson '24, Hayley Ray
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Jason Flom Named Hofstra Commencement Speaker
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 13 -- Hofstra University issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023:
Jason Flom, American music industry executive, podcaster, and philanthropist, will deliver the commencement address at Hofstra University's midyear ceremony on Thursday, December 21, 2023. The ceremony will be held at the Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex on Hofstra University's North Campus, beginning at 7 p.m. Approximately 600 undergraduate, graduate, and law students are expected to participate,
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JPMorgan Chase Declares Common Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release:
The Board of Directors of JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") declared a quarterly dividend of $1.05 per share on the outstanding shares of the common stock of JPMorgan Chase.
The dividend is payable on January 31, 2024, to stockholders of record at the close of business on January 5, 2024.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading financial services firm based in the United State
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JPMorgan Chase to Host Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Earnings Call
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release:
As previously announced, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") will host a conference call to review fourth-quarter and full-year 2023 financial results on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 8:30 a.m. (EDT). The results are scheduled to be released at approximately 7:00 a.m. (EDT). The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available on www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Re
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Judy Clain to Join Simon & Schuster as Senior Vice President and Publisher of Newly Revived Summit Books Imprint
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Simon and Schuster, a Paramount company, issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2023:
Judy Clain will join Simon & Schuster as Senior Vice President and Publisher of Summit Books, reviving and refocusing a storied imprint from Simon & Schuster's past. News of the appointment was announced today by Jonathan Karp, President and Chief Executive Officer of Simon & Schuster.
Clain comes to Summit and Simon & Schuster from Little, Brown, where she has been Editor-in-Chief.
"Jud
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Kessler Scholars Program Champions First-Generation Students
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Syracuse University Kessler Scholars Program supports transforming the undergraduate experience for first-generation college students through a powerful network of first-generation leaders, connected across multiple institutions throughout their college experience and beyond.
Kessler Scholars Ashlyn Garcia '26, Florencia Perez '27 and Hernan Quinde '27.
Carlota Deseda-Coon, Intercultural Collective Kessler Schol
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Klarman Fellow: Studying electron interactions with ultrafast lasers
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Electron interactions are mysterious, delicate, basic to our understanding of matter - and exponentially complex, says physicist Hongyuan Li.
With new tools he develops, Li detects interacting electrons in specialized two-dimensional (2D) materials.
"Each electron has a charge. They also carry a quantum property called 'spin.' These charges and spins can interact with each other, making electron behavior very complicat
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LaGuardia Community College Hosts Holiday Celebration for English Language Learners and Their School-Aged Children
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Dec. 14 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news:
LaGuardia Community College/CUNY hosted a holiday celebration for English language learners and their school-aged children on Friday evening, December 8. The celebration for English and Immigrant Family Literacy Program recognized students' dedication and hard work towards becoming independent, empowered citizens of New York City.
The families enjoyed workshops led by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA),
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LaGuardia Community College: Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Hosts Graduation Ceremony
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Dec. 14 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news:
On December 7, "The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Cohort 40 Celebration of Success" was hosted at LaGuardia Community College, recognizing its largest cohort of 39 small businesses that graduated from the program. The Ribbon Ceremony, took place in NYDesigns and The Celebration of Success was presented in the 10KSB Education Center in room C-701.
Dr. Assuanta Howard, Assistant Dean, Business S
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LaunchPad Announces 2023 'Cuse Tank Winners
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Syracuse University Libraries' Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) hosted its annual 'Cuse Tank entrepreneurial competition Nov. 3 during Family Weekend in Bird Library. More than 35 student entrepreneurs participated from various schools and colleges across campus in a "Shark-Tank" style business pitch in front of a panel of judges consisting of Syracuse University parents and subject matter experts. The judges selected
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Lender Center D.C. Conversation Expands Partnerships, Ideas to Reduce Racial Wealth Gap
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Economic experts, federal policymakers and human services administrators joined researchers from Syracuse University and other academic institutions recently in Washington, D.C., to examine factors that contribute to a growing racial wealth gap in America. They also looked at how academic research can provide policy recommendations that may help mitigate the divide.
The panel discussion, workshop presentations and di
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Lineup Announced for ABC Star-Studded Holiday Special 'iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023' Airing Thursday, Dec. 21
BURBANK, California, Dec. 16 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release:
ABC and iHeartMedia announced the lineup for the "iHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023" holiday special that will feature performances from its annual nationwide tour, specifically the Madison Square Garden concert in New York City and the Forum concert in Los Angeles. The show will feature select performances by this year's biggest artists, including Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Niall Horan, OneRepublic, Sabrina
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Long-lost Moog synthesizer finally makes it to the stage
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A piece of synthesizer history has been given an unexpected second life at Cornell, after eight months of meticulous and often confounding work by a group of synthesizer builders.
The rebuilt and rewired instrument, designed by theorist David Rothenberg in 1968 and built by renowned synthesizer pioneer Robert Moog, Ph.D. '65, made its stage debut Oct. 24 in Barnes Hall, during the "Cornell ReSounds Playpen: New Instrume
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Mark L. Krotoski, Former National Coordinator of the DOJ's Computer Hacking and Intellectual Property Program, Joins Pillsbury in Silicon Valley
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Pillsbury has hired top litigator Mark Krotoski as a partner in its Silicon Valley office, continuing the ongoing expansion of the firm's Bay Area offices and its market-leading cybersecurity and data privacy capabilities. Krotoski, who will lead the firm's Cyber Disputes team, also brings a strong background in antitrust cartel investigations and white-collar defense matters. He joins from Morgan Le
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MassDOT Secures Up to $500,000 in Federal Funding for Enhanced Boston-Albany Passenger Rail Corridor via Springfield
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 13 -- The Massachusetts Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that up to $500,000 has been awarded to the Rail and Transit Division through the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) Corridor Identification and Development Program (Corridor ID) to support planning for additional train service connecting Boston and Albany, New York through Springfield. This corridor would
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Mercy University: Doing a World of Good
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Mercy University issued the following news:
Mercy University is known for hands-on learning and for serving the community. The School of Health and Natural Sciences (SHNS) takes this to the next level with medical missions and international service trips that provide students with valuable, experiential professional experience while giving back to people in under-resourced communities around the world. In 2023, many of these trips -- including those to the Domi
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Milk Marketing Advisory Council to Meet Tuesday, December 19, 2023
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release:
In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the Milk Marketing Advisory Council gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, December 19 at 11:00 am.
The meeting will be held at the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets' Albany office, located at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, New York 12235. An option to view the meeting via WebEx is also available.
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Mission Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group Launch NextGen TV on WPIX-TV In New York City
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 15 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Mission Broadcasting, Inc. ("Mission"), and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) ("Nexstar"), today announced the launch of NextGen TV on WPIX-TV in New York City, the #1 television market in the country. Mission owns WPIX-TV and Nexstar provides services to the station; the two companies worked together on today's launch. The New York launch marks the 51st N
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More than a postcard experience: Rome at the margins
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 15 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Rome is often synonymous with the century-spanning cultural history showcased throughout its urban core. To more fully understand the city, however, it is necessary to move well beyond the tourist gloss. Students enrolled in Visiting Lecturer Carolina Ciampaglia's Italian Cinema course and Visiting Critic Anna Gorchakovskaya's Contemporary Rome Seminar embarked on this journey together, delving into life at the margins o
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N.Y. A.G. James Applauds Temporary Restraining Order Granted Against NCAA
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
New York Attorney General Letitia James today released a statement after a federal judge temporarily stopped the NCAA from enforcing a transfer eligibility rule pending a preliminary injunction hearing in connection with a lawsuit filed by Attorney General James and a coalition of attorneys general. The transfer eligibility rule prohibits Division I college athletes from competing fo
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N.Y. A.G. James Issues Statement on the Completion of Trial Against Donald Trump
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement after her office rested its case against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization for years of financial fraud:
"Today, after 11 weeks of trial, we rested our case against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization for years of financial fraud.
"While the judge already ruled in our favor and found that Donald T
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N.Y. A.G. James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning Texas Supreme Court Decision Upholding the State's Dangerous Abortion Ban
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 attorneys general released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court denied abortion access to Kate Cox, a pregnant woman whose health and life were at risk as a result of a lethal fetal diagnosis. Ms. Cox was forced to travel out of state to receive abortion care.
"No one should be forced to fight in cou
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N.Y. A.G. James Secures More Than $22 Million From Cryptocurrency Platform for Operating Illegally
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured more than $22 million from KuCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/settlements-agreements/kucoin-stipulation-and-consent.pdf), for failing to register as a securities and commodities broker-dealer and for falsely representing itself as a crypto exchange. Today's consent or
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N.Y. A.G. James Takes Legal Action to Support Women of Color Entrepreneurs
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of 19 attorneys general urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to affirm that the Fearless Foundation (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/amicus-curiae/fearless-fund-amicus.pdf) can continue its philanthropic efforts to provide grants to women of color entrepreneurs. The American Alliance for Equal Rights i
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N.Y. A.G. James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Malick Williams
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Malick Williams, who died on July 9, 2022 in Brooklyn. Following a thorough investigation, which included review of body-worn camera (BWC) footage, civilian cellphone video, interviews with involved officers and other witnesses, and evidence from the scene
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N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Nassau County
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Adrian Wilburne, who died on December 9, 2023 in a motor vehicle incident involving an off-duty member of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Nassau County.
In the early morning hours of December 9, Mr. Wilburne was crossing at the intersection of Merrick Road and Oceanside R
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N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Syracuse
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian in Syracuse who died on December 11, 2023 in a motor vehicle incident involving a member of the Syracuse Police Department (SPD).
In the early morning hours of December 11, an individual was riding an electric bike in Syracuse when he was struck by a SPD veh
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N.Y. Board of Regents Receives December Report From Adult Career & Continuing Education Services Committee
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES) Committee Members
Regent Cea, Co-Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Norwood, Regent Chin, Regent Collins, Regent Reyes, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale.
The ACCES Committee held its scheduled meeting on December 11, 2023. All members were present except Regent Catherine Col
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N.Y. Board of Regents Receives December Report From Cultural Education Committee
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Cultural Education Committee Members
Regent Tilles, Co-Chair, Regent Ferrer, Co-Chair, Regent Cea, Regent Cottrell, Regent Collins, Regent Reyes, Regent Mittler, Regent Wills, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale
The Cultural Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on December 11, 2023. All committee members were presen
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N.Y. Board of Regents Receives December Report From Higher Education Committee
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Regents Committee on Higher Education Members
Regent Collins, Co-Chair, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cottrell, Regent Chin, Regent Reyes, Regent Mittler, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, and Regent Catania.
The Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on December 11, 2023. All members were present except Reg
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N.Y. Board of Regents Receives December Report From P-12 Education Committee
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Regents Committee on P-12 Education
Vice Chancellor Finn, Co-Chair, Regent Chin, Co-Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cottrell, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale.
The P-12 Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on December 11, 2023. All members were present except f
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N.Y. Board of Regents Receives December Report From Professional Practice Committee
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Regents Committee on Professional Practice
Regent Norwood, Co-Chair, Regent Cottrell, Co-Chair, Vice Chancellor Finn, Regent Cea, Regent Collins, Regent Wills, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale.
The Professional Practice Committee held its scheduled meeting on December 12, 2023. All members were present, except for Regent Catherine Collins
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N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City shrank 7.9% from 491,102 to 452,298 from 2007 through 2022, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. New York's decline in local government employment stands in contrast to the nation as a whole, which saw a 2% increase in the number of full-time employees over this
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N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Announces $350,000 in Grants Awarded to Finger Lakes Watershed Projects
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced $350,000 in grant awards to help partners in the Finger Lakes watershed restore and protect water quality. The eight projects funded though DEC's Finger Lakes Watershed Grants Program complement federal, private, and DEC grant programs, as well as achieve the goals outli
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N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Announces Beaverkill, Pisecos Campgrounds to Re-Open for 2024 Camping Reservations
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release:
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that both the Beaverkill Campground in the Catskills and the Pisecos Campground in the Adirondacks will be available for 2024 camping reservations beginning at 9 a.m. on Dec. 19. Adjustments to campsite numbers and new additions were made at both facilities for the upcoming season.
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N.Y. Financial Services Superintendent Harris Statement on FSOC Annual Report
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Financial Services issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023:
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"I'd like to thank the Treasury staff and detailees for putting together this year's annual report. I know it is no small undertaking, and your efforts have not gone unnoticed. This report is an important record and analysis of many of the key themes that FSOC has considered in 2023.
"Given the breadth of NYDFS's mandate regulating banks, non-bank le
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $10 Billion Partnership to Bring Next-Generation Research and Development Center to NY Creates' Albany Nanotech Complex
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $10 billion partnership with leaders from the semiconductor industry such as IBM, Micron, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and others to establish a next-generation semiconductor research and development center at NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex. The partnership will fund the construction of a cutting-edge High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Litho
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $10 Billion Partnership to Bring Next-Generation Research and Development Center to NY Creates' Albany Nanotech Complex
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 11, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $10 billion partnership with leaders from the semiconductor industry such as IBM, Micron, Applied Materials, Tokyo Electron, and others to establish a next-generation semiconductor research and development center at NY CREATES' Albany NanoTech Complex. The partnership will fund the construction of a cutting-edge High NA
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Completion of 74-Unit Public Housing Redevelopment in Nassau County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of the major redevelopment of Laurel Homes, a previously dilapidated public housing complex in North Hempstead's Roslyn Heights. The project replaced obsolete buildings and expanded the development to 74 quality, energy-efficient apartments, including eight for seniors on a modern and family-friendly campus.
"My administration's commit
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Grand Opening of $27.5 Million Watertown Family YMCA in Jefferson County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the new $27.5 million Watertown Family YMCA in Jefferson County. The new facility repurposed a vacant, 89,000-square-foot building in the heart of Downtown Watertown into a family wellness, aquatics and fitness center that will benefit residents and neighboring communities. Empire State Development supported the project with a $3
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New $45 Million Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Clean Energy Training Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new $45 million Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Clean Energy Training Initiative. This initiative will expand the capacity of labor organizations to offer training as a pathway to clean energy careers. Through this initiative, $15 million is now available to support projects that develop a diverse and inclusive pipeline of skilled talent t
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New York City Subway Sets New Weekend Day Ridership Record
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York City subway recorded 2,918,691 paid rides on Saturday, December 9, surpassing the previous post-pandemic weekend high set on October 28. The 2.9 million paid rides are a six percent improvement on the October 28 record and represents the highest weekend day for ridership in four years
"New York at the holidays is the stuff of dreams
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Start of Construction on 43-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Utica
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction has begun on a 43-unit affordable housing development in downtown Utica. Artspace Utica Lofts will offer energy-efficient apartments for local artists and will include nearly 800 square feet of gallery space. The development furthers the city's goal of expanding mixed-use affordable housing options as part of its $10 million New
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Delivers Remarks on Minimum Wage Increase and Clean Slate Act at Christian Cultural Center
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 9, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks on the minimum wage increase set for January 1st and the signing of the Clean Slate Act at the Christian Cultural Center.
VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/KZJZJPTo0pg) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/wogw43oEZP).
AUDIO of the Governor
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a statewide public awareness effort to ensure that New Yorkers earning minimum wage receive the state's historic minimum wage increase when it takes effect next year. On January 1, per an agreement between Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, New York's minimum wage will increase to $16-per-hour in New York City, Westch
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Launches Effort to Ensure That New Yorkers Receive Increased Minimum Wage Starting January 1
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 11, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the start of a statewide public awareness effort to ensure that New Yorkers earning minimum wage receive the state's historic minimum wage increase when it takes effect next year. On January 1, per an agreement between Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature, New York's minimum wage will increase to $16-per-hour
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Angelica's Law, Protecting New Yorkers From Dangerous, Reckless Motorists
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation S.4671/A.3983, Angelica's Law, which protects New Yorkers from reckless or dangerous driving. The law decreases the number of prior license suspensions needed to qualify for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the first degree, a class E felony. Governor Hochul signed the legislation at the Department of Motor Vehicles'
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.6238A/A.5791A to clearly define the term "mass shooting" to assist emergency response measures and ensure communities have access to the emergency funding and resources needed in the aftermath of a mass shooting.
"Protecting the safety and well-being of all New Yorkers remains my top priority," Governor Hochul said. "We have made significant progress to addr
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Support Victims and Survivors of Crime
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.214A/A.2105A to expand eligibility to victim compensation funds for victims and survivors of crime. The bill removes the requirement that victims provide documentation from law enforcement in order to be eligible for compensation and expands the window of time in which a victim can file a compensation claim.
"We're making it easier for victims and survivors
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul to College and University Presidents: Calls for Genocide of Jewish People Violates New York State and Federal Law
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
Governor Kathy Hochul issued a letter to the presidents of colleges and universities across the State of New York saying calls for genocide made on college campuses are a violation of New York State Human Rights Law as well as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This letter follows the Congressional Hearing on Antisemitism where several university presidents failed to clearly and unequivocally d
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Unveils New Initiative to Tackle New York's Housing Crisis by Renovating and Repairing Single Room Occupancy Units Across New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that up to $50 million has been made available to help preserve up to 500 Single Room Occupancy apartments across New York State. SRO units are typically rented as one room that also contains a sink and stove with access to a shared bathroom in the public corridor of the building. The funding, available through New York State Homes and Community R
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N.Y. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce Progress Building a More Inclusive, Prosperous "New" New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced progress in building a more inclusive, prosperous "New" New York, one year after releasing the "Making New York Work for Everyone" action plan last December. Since convening the "New" New York panel of civic leaders and industry experts to help shape New York City's and the surrounding downstate region's path to
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces $20.3 Million to Support SNUG Street Outreach Programs in 14 Communities Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $20.3 million to support SNUG Street Outreach programs in 14 communities across New York State. These grant awards to 16 different community-based organizations and hospitals fund outreach workers, hospital responders, social workers and case managers who are credible messengers and work to reduce shootings and save lives. New York State's SNUG pr
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Additional $25 Million Available for Local Municipalities to Drive Clean Energy Action and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $25 million in additional funding is now available under the State's Clean Energy Communities Program for local municipalities to drive high-impact clean energy actions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The program, which recognizes local clean energy leadership and provides implementation grants, helps reduce municipal energy use, lower costs,
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Central East Energy Connect Transmission Line
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of the Central East Energy Connect transmission project, which is an upgrade of transmission lines between Marcy in Oneida County and New Scotland in Albany County to relieve congestion and enable integration of more renewable energy into the state power grid. The 93-mile transmission line project involved the installation of more t
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Economic Development Awards Supporting Nearly 13,000 Jobs and $375 Million in Capital Investments
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards under the state's ReCharge NY program to 41 firms that will spur more than $371 million in capital investments and support nearly 13,000 jobs -- with 170 of those jobs newly created. In addition, a $595,000 funding award was approved to Whiting Door Manufacturing Co
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Groundbreaking of a 189-Unit Housing Development in Hicksville as Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the groundbreaking and toured the site of a nearly $112 million mixed-use transit-oriented development in downtown Hicksville, one of the key funding projects to come out of the community's Downtown Revitalization Initiative funding program awarded by the State. The 189-unit housing and retail development will transform an underutilized property a
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Holiday Season "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Enforcement Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Police will participate in the national enforcement initiative to crack down on impaired driving this holiday season. The New York State Police will participate in the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign, which runs from Wednesday, December 13, 2023, through Monday, January 1, 2024.
"Impaired driving is reck
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces More Than $55 Million Awarded to Create 266 Units of Supportive and Emergency Housing in the Bronx, Monroe, Montgomery, and Ulster Counties
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $55 million has been awarded to six projects in the Bronx, Monroe, Montgomery, and Ulster counties that will create 248 units and 435 beds of permanent supportive housing and 18 units and 46 beds of new emergency housing for families and individuals who have experienced homelessness.
"Creating permanent affordable housing with easy
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces New Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensaries Opening Before End of Year
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of a dozen new adult-use dispensaries from Brooklyn to Buffalo as the State continues to expand the legal adult-use cannabis market and welcome new operators. By the end of December, New York State currently anticipates having at least 37 adult-use dispensaries open for business. At these legal adult-use dispensaries, New Yorkers will
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces New York's First National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Funded Fast Charging Station Now Operating in the Hudson Valley
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York's first high-speed chargers for electric vehicles funded through President Biden's historic National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program are now operating in the City of Kingston, in Ulster County in the Hudson Valley. The NEVI program was created as part of the landmark Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces SUNY Campuses Awarded Over $9 Million in Federal Funding to Support Student Success
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the United States Department of Education has awarded four State University of New York campuses over $9 million in Federal funding to support student success toward a college degree. SUNY Oswego, SUNY Erie Community College, and Fulton-Montgomery Community College were awarded Title III Strengthening Institutions Program Grants, and SUNY Westches
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Transformative $479 Million Investment for 156 Local Water Infrastructure Projects in Every Region of New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $479 million in grants for critical water infrastructure projects, including the first funding awarded through the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, which was passed by voters after Governor Hochul pushed to increase the total amount by $1 billion immediately upon taking office. New York State is e
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Transformative $479 Million Investment for 156 Local Water Infrastructure Projects in Every Region of New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $479 million in grants for critical water infrastructure projects, including the first funding awarded through the $4.2 billion Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022, which was passed by voters after Governor Hochul pushed to increase the total amount by $1 billion immediately upon taking of
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Awards $31 Million to Support Transformational Redevelopment of Boulevard Mall in Amherst
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today awarded $31 million to the Town of Amherst for infrastructure work for the transformational Boulevard Mall redevelopment project that will breathe new life into the now-largely-empty Boulevard Mall in Amherst. This infrastructure work supported by New York State will pave the way for the mall to be recreated into a new walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Calls Out Texas Abortion Ban on CNN's This Morning
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 13, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul appeared on CNN's This Morning.
AUDIO of the event is available here (https://soundcloud.com/govkathyhochul/governor-hochul-is-a-guest-on-cnns-this-morning).
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A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below:
Phil Mattingly, CNN: Joining us now, Democratic Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, we appreciate your
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Delivers Remarks on Supreme Court's Decision to Rule on Abortion Pill Access
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 13, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks on the Supreme Court's decision to rule on abortion pill access.
VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/QVxW5aY2BfI) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/mDf6UtzZPX).
AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here (https://soundcloud.com/gov
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Invites New Yorkers to Start 2024 Outdoors With a First Day Hike
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today encouraged New Yorkers to spend time in the outdoors this holiday season and celebrate the New Year at state parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, canal trails, and public lands across the Empire State on January 1, 2024. The 13th annual First Day Hikes program is offering varied hike options for people at more than 80 locations across the state to enjoy.
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Releases Request for Proposals for State-of-the-Art Cell and Gene Therapy Hub on Long Island to Transform the Field of Medical Research and Advance Life-Saving Cancer Treatments
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York will establish a cutting-edge Cell and Gene Therapy Innovation Hub in Nassau County, Long Island and an associated incubator to catalyze cell therapy research, development, clinical manufacturing and commercialization across the State. Cell and Gene Therapy is one of the fastest growing fields in life science and holds the potential
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Four New Laws to Protect Consumers From Price Gouging, Medical Debt and Unfair Business Practices
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Governor Hochul today signed legislation to protect New York consumers from medicine price-gouging and ongoing financial consequences related to medical debt. Additionally, the Governor signed bills what will curb predatory subscription services, and confusion over the price of many goods and services. Legislation S.608-C/A.5653-B prohibits the sale of medicine for an unconsc
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N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Four New Laws to Protect Consumers From Price Gouging, Medical Debt and Unfair Business Practices
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 13, 2023:
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Earlier today, Governor Hochul signed legislation to protect New York consumers from medicine price-gouging and ongoing financial consequences related to medical debt. Additionally, the Governor signed bills what will curb predatory subscription services, and confusion over the price of many goods and services. Legislation S.608-C/A.5653-B prohibits the sale of medicin
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N.Y. LABOR DEPT. ENCOURAGES EMPLOYERS TO TAKE PLEDGE TO PROTECT YOUTH WORKERS
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2023:
The New York State Department of Labor today announced a proactive initiative urging employers statewide to protect youth workers by taking the 'Youth Worker Pledge'. Building upon Governor Hochul's youth worker protection plan announced earlier this year, this initiative marks the second phase of getting employers involved in protecting the well-being and rights of youth workers unde
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces Citywide Action Plan to Build Inclusive Career Pathways for Young People
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced, "Pathways to an Inclusive Economy: An Action Plan for Young Adult Career Success" - a more than $600 million, forward-thinking roadmap to build inclusive pathways for the city's young people to discover their passion, receive hands-on career experience, and, ultimately, enter the workforce. Through comprehensive, collaborative partnerships across the
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces Progress Connecting New Yorkers in Shelter to Permanent Housing, Technology Improvements Help Boost Shelter Access
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today announced continued progress connecting New Yorkers living in shelter to permanent housing, with technological improvements to further streamline access to City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention (CityFHEPS) vouchers, the largest city-funded rental assistance program
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Celebrates First Phase of 10th Avenue Upgrade With Extra-Wide Protected Bike Lane
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez today celebrated the first phase of the Adams administration's new safety upgrades to Manhattan's 10th Avenue. The upgrades -- installed between West 38th Street and West 52nd Street in Hell's Kitchen -- feature a 10-foot-wide northbound bicycle lane to improve safety with a growing nu
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Celebrates NYCHA's Historic Year With Selection of Trust in First Resident Vote, Record-Breaking Progress
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer, and New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt today celebrated a transformational year for NYCHA that gave residents a say in the future of their homes, broke investment and fundraising records, and ushered in a new era for sustainability across the country's large
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Combats Housing Crisis With "Green Fast Track" to Build More Sustainable Housing More Quickly
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Planning Commission (CPC) Chair Dan Garodnick today unveiled the "Green Fast Track" -- a streamlined environmental review process to accelerate the production of small- and medium-sized housing projects across New York City. A major initiative of the administration's "Get Stuff Built" plan to creat
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Presents Shine A Light's Civic Courage Award For Community Building To Dr. Michael Lomax And Eboni Williams For Work Combatting Hate And Antisemitism
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
At the city's annual Hanukkah celebration at Gracie Mansion, New York City Mayor Eric Adams last night honored two New Yorkers who are combatting hate and showing solidarity with the Jewish community: Dr. Michael L. Lomax and Eboni Williams. Lomax and Williams were honored with Shine A Light's Civil Courage Award for Community Building for their work in combating hate and antisemitism. The award i
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N.Y. Mayor Adams Signs Bill To Create Fair Housing Framework For More Equitable Housing Production
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today took another action to create and maintain more affordable housing across the five boroughs by signing legislation that establishes a "Fair Housing Framework." The new law helps to ensure that every neighborhood plays an equitable role in addressing the city's housing crisis through community district-level housing production targets and an assessment of unique
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N.Y. Mayor Adams, DSNY Commissioner Tisch Announce Next-Generation Technology To Enhance Snow Operations In Preparation For Winter Season
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today unveiled new technology to modernize and enhance DSNY's snow cleanup operations in preparation for the upcoming winter season. The state-of-the art system, known as BladeRunner 2.0, centralizes the deployment and real-time tracking of snowplows, salt spreaders, and brining vehicles, an
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N.Y. Mayor Adams, Governor Hochul Announce Progress Building A More Inclusive, Prosperous "New" New York After One Year
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul today announced progress in building a more inclusive, prosperous "New" New York, one year after releasing the "Making New York Work for Everyone" action plan last December. Since convening the "New" New York panel of civic leaders and industry experts to help shape New York City's path to equitable economic recovery and resurgence
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N.Y. Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams, DSS Commissioner Park Announce $20 Million Investment, Eligibility Expansion to Help Make More New Yorkers Eligible for Fair Fares Transit Discount
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Molly Wasow Park today announced a substantial investment and an expansion of eligibility to the Fair Fares transit discount to help make the program more accessible to more New Yorkers. The Fair Fares program gives eligible New Yorkers with low incomes a
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N.Y. Mayor Adams: City Suspends Inspection Authority For Engineer Due To Conduct At Bronx Building Collapse Site
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
As the investigation into this week's catastrophic partial collapse at 1915 Billingsley Terrace in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx continues, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) Commissioner James Oddo today announced that the city has suspended the associated engineer's authority to inspect exterior walls of buildings to assess their condition wh
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N.Y. PSC Acts Against 8 Distributed Energy Resource Providers and 2 ESCOs
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today moved to revoke the eligibility of eight distributed energy resource (DER) providers in New York State after the companies failed to adhere to Commission rules. The Commission also revoked the eligibility of two energy service companies (ESCOs) -- Source Power Company Services, LLC/ICON Energy, and FC Energy
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N.Y. PSC Advances Five Clean Energy and Two Grid Resiliency Projects
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved certain new phases of construction or amendments to five clean energy wind and solar farms and two transmission projects to enhance and strengthen the reliability of the electric grid.
"The Commission continues its thoughtful and well-reasoned approval process regarding clean energy projects and re
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N.Y. PSC Approval of Telephone Company Sale Helps Expand Broadband Coverage
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved the transfer of ownership of Alteva of Warwick, LLC (Alteva) to Archtop Fiber LLC (Archtop). As a result of this sale, Archtop, the new owner of the small telephone company in Orange County, will invest $3.75 million to expand its broadband fiber network to new locations.
"Expanding broadband infra
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N.Y. PSC Approves Offshore Wind Transmission Line Project
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted the terms of the joint proposal regarding Empire Offshore Wind LLC's petition to construct and operate the New York offshore and onshore transmission facilities for the Empire Wind 1 Offshore Wind Project.
"The development of offshore wind projects is an important part of the development of a clean-
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N.Y. PSC Directs Modifications to National Fuel Gas's Long-Term Gas Plan
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today directed National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation (NFG) to take a number of actions to modify and improve its gas system long-term plan. The modifications include input and recommendations from stakeholders involved in the proceeding. With its decision, the Commission directs NFG to propose pilot projects
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Establishing Comment Deadline Involving ConEd, Orange & Rockland Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice establishing comment deadline (Case No. 23-G-0147) on Dec. 12, 2023:
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In the Matter of a Review of the Long-Term Gas System Plans of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. and Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc.
NOTICE ESTABLISHING COMMENT DEADLINE
In its Order Adopting Gas System Planning Process, issued May 12, 2022, in Case 20-G-0131, the Public Service Commission (Commission)
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Inviting Comments Involving Canisteo Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice inviting comments (Case No. 23-E-0297) on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Petition of Canisteo Wind Energy LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Granting a Lighted Regulatory Regime, and Approval of Construction Financing.
NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCING VIRTUAL PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARING
Comments are requested concerning a petition filed by Canisteo Wind Energy, LL
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Virtual Procedural Conference Involving Canisteo Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of virtual procedural conference (Case No. 23-E-0297) on Dec. 12, 2023:
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Petition of Canisteo Wind Energy LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Granting a Lighted Regulatory Regime, and Approval of Construction Financing.
NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PROCEDURAL CONFERENCE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a virtual procedural conference will be held before Administrative Law J
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N.Y. PSC Issues Notice on Energy Storage Deployment Program
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-E-0130) on Dec. 14, 2023:
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In the Matter of Energy Storage Deployment Program.
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF FINAL SUPPPLEMENTAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Final Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement (Final SGEIS) has been completed and accepted in connection with proposed actions to be taken by the New York State Public Service
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Energy Storage Deployment Program
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 18-E-0130) on Dec. 14, 2023:
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In the Matter of Energy Storage Deployment Program.
ORDER ACCEPTING FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL GENERIC ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
BY THE COMMISSION:
INTRODUCTION
On December 28, 2022, Department of Public Service staff and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) filed "New York's 6 GW Energy Storage Roadmap: Policy Opti
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Rolling Meadows Water
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-W-0600) on Dec. 15, 2023:
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TO: THE COMMISSION
FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs
SUBJECT: CASE 23-W-0600 - POSTPONEMENT of a Minor Rate Filing of Rolling Meadows Water Corporation to Increase Its Total Annual Revenues.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the postponement to May 1, 2024.
On October 10, 2023, Rolling Meadows W
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Sleepy Hollow Water
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-W-0483) on Dec. 14, 2023:
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TO: THE COMMISSION
FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs
SUBJECT: CASE 23-W-0483- POSTPONEMENT of a Tariff filing by Sleepy Hollow Water Company, Inc., Requesting an Exemption from the Rate Setting Regulations of the Commission and to Convert Its Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 1 - Water, to an Electronic Format.
SUMMARY OF R
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Village of Wellsville
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-E-0415) on Dec. 11, 2023:
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TO: THE COMMISSION
FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Upstate Rates and Tariffs
SUBJECT: FURTHER POSTPONEMENT of a Minor Rate Filing by the Village of Wellsville to Increase Its Annual Revenues by about $516,000 or 19.7 Percent.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the further postponement to February 1, 2024.
On July 31, 2023
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N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving Windemere Highlands
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 23-W-0599) on Dec. 15, 2023:
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TO: THE COMMISSION
FROM: OFFICE OF RATES AND TARIFFS - Downstate Rates and Tariffs
SUBJECT: CASE 23-W-0599 - POSTPONEMENT of a Minor Rate Filing of Windemere Highlands, Inc. to Increase Its Total Annual Revenues.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the postponement to May 1, 2024.
On October 10, 2023, Windemere Highlands, Inc.
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Clean Energy Fund, Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 14, 2023:
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To: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission, Agency Building 3, Albany NY 12223-1350, E-mail: secretary@dps.ny.gov
Re: Case 14-M-0094 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund.
Case 18-M-0084 - In the Matter of a Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative.
Dear Secretary
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative, Clean Energy Fund
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 15, 2023:
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To: John L. Carley, Associate General Counsel, Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc., 4 Irving Place, Room 1815-S, New York NY 10003, carleyj@coned.com
Re: Case 18-M-0084 - In the Matter of a Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative
Case 14-M-0094 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund
Dear Mr. Carley,
Pursuant to
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Corning Natural Gas
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 11, 2023:
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To: Mr. Michael I. German, President and Chief Executive Officer, Corning Natural Gas, 330 West William Street, PO Box 58, Corning, NY 14830
Re: 2022 Corning Natural Gas Regulatory Liability Assessment
Dear Mr. German,
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the regulatory liability assessed to Corning Natural Gas (the Company or Corning) for its 2022
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving DTC Cable
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 13, 2023:
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To: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary, New York State Department of Public Service, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12223-1350
RE: Case 23-V-0552 - Petition of DTC Cable, Inc. for a Certificate of Confirmation for its Franchise with the Town of Harpersfield, Delaware County.
Dear Secretary Phillips:
Attached is the filing of a Short Environment
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving East Point Energy Center
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 13, 2023:
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To: William Boer, Senior Environmental Services Project Manager, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33048, William.Boer@nexteraenergy.com
Re: Case 17-F-0599 - Application of East Point Energy Center, LLC, for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Con
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Indian Point Closure Task Force, Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 12, 2023:
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To: Hon. Michelle L. Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, 3 Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350
Re: Matter No. 21-01188 - In the Matter of the Indian Point Closure Task Force and Indian Point Decommissioning Oversight Board.
Dear Secretary Phillips:
Please accept for filing in the above-captioned matter, the link to the video recording of the Decembe
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Liberty Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 11, 2023:
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To: Mr. Mark Saltsman, Vice President and General Manager, Liberty Utilities Corp (St. Lawrence Gas), 33 Stearns Street, P.O. Box 270, Massena, NY 13662
Re: Negative Revenue Adjustment (NRA) for 2022 Violations Performance Measure (Metric)
Dear Mr. Saltsman,
The purpose of this letter is to notify you of the regulatory liability assessed Liberty Utilities Co
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Major Telephone, Cable Co.
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 11, 2023:
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To: Verizon New York Inc., Attn: Ava-Marie Madeam, 999 W Main St, 3rd Floor, Freehold, NJ 07728, avamarie.p.madeam@verizon.com
Re: Matter No. 23-02588 - In the Matter of Major Telephone Corporation and Cable Company Filings of Annual Enhanced Emergency Response Plans for 2024.
Dear Ava-Marie Madeam,
On January 19, 2023, the Public Service Commission issued a
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N.Y. State Department of Health: New York State Veteran's Homes and Helen Hayes Hospital Named By U.S. News & World Report Among the Best Facilities Providing Skilled Nursing Services In New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release:
The New York State Department of Health congratulates our staff at the NYS Veterans Homes in Batavia, Oxford, and St. Albans, and Helen Hayes Hospital, which have all recently been named among the top facilities to provide skilled nursing services in the State for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report. The nursing home in Batavia and Helen Hayes Hospital were rated 5 out of 5 overall, two of only
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N.Y. State Education Dept.: Board of Regents Advances Budget and Legislative Priorities for the 2024-25 School Year
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The New York State Board of Regents outlined its budget and legislative priorities today. These priorities focus on supporting lifelong learning opportunities, providing a P-20 continuum in education, and advancing equity in education for all students. Additionally, increasing the Department's capacity to deliver support to districts, teachers, students, and all New Yorkers is impera
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N.Y. State Education Dept.: Regents Actions in 43 Professional Discipline Cases
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release:
The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 9 licenses and 2 certificates, and 32 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct set forth in that particular case.
I. SURRENDERS
Massage Therapy
Theirry Mathelier; Massage Therapist; Holliswood, NY 11427-2844; Lic. No. 019437; Cal. No. 33921; Application
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N.Y. State Power Authority: New Electric Vehicle Fast Chargers Available in Castle Creek in Cortland County, Preble in Broome County
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 16 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release:
Two more electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations with four chargers each are now operating at Mirabito convenience stores in Castle Creek and Preble, north of Binghamton in the I-81 corridor, making a total of six operational sites at the store's chain locations in Central New York and the Southern Tier. Through an agreement between Mirabito and the New York Power Authority (NYPA), four
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N.Y.C. Health Department Expands Work To Confront Racism in Medical Algorithms
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release:
The Health Department celebrates the two-year anniversary of the Coalition to End Racism in Clinical Algorithms (CERCA). CERCA was formed to support and speed up ongoing work by some New York City health systems to end the misuse of race in some clinical algorithms. Since the Coalition's start, seven health systems have adopted changes in their clinical algorithms which imp
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National Republican Congressional Committee Issues Statement on N.Y. Redistricting
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023:
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If you are covering the recent New York Court of Appeals decision regarding House maps, please consider the following statement from the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC):
"We are disappointed but not surprised by the Court's decision to allow Democrats a second attempt at gerrymandering the maps.
"Instead of focusing on policies that appeal to everyd
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Nearly 70 students recognized at pinning ceremony
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The Graduate School welcomed nearly 70 new Dean's Scholars at a November event to honor students who were nominated and selected for this distinction for their demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and advancing aspects of diversity, access, equity, inclusion and belonging in the academy and other communities.
At the ceremony, each scholar received a pin with a gold center containing the Cornell seal, represent
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New York City Police Department: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on April 21, 2023 in the Confines of the 42th Precinct
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 21th, 2023 in the confines of the 42th 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
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New York City Police Department: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on April 21, 2023 in the Confines of the 44th Precinct
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on April 21th, 2023 in the confines of the 44th 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-
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New York Institute of Technology: From Friends to Business Partners
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news:
Gustavo Penengo (B.Arch. '96) and Philip Rossillo (B.Arch. '97) met as architecture students at New York Tech and have remained close ever since. However, they are not always physically close, as they now live on opposite sides of the country, but the two formed a bond through their studies, which has served them well in their 20-year partnership. "Architectural education was rough back then," says Rossillo. "I
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New York Institute of Technology: The Future of Remote Work
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following Q&A on Dec. 12, 2023, with labor and employment expert Joshua Bienstock, associate professor in the School of Management:
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By Kim Tucker Campo
In 2019, remote workers comprised 4.7 percent of the American workforce. One year later, with the COVID-19 pandemic, that number dramatically rose to 54 percent.
Three years later, companies and employees have been engaged in a tug-of-war on work from home (WFH) polici
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NEW YORK STATE BAR TO HONOR MORGAN LEWIS PARTNER RUSSELL FRANKLIN WITH HIGGINS AWARD
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will honor Morgan Lewis partner Russell Franklin with its 2024 John E. Higgins Diversity Trailblazer Award, given each year to a member of the legal community for their efforts to promote the full and equal participation of diverse people throughout the legal profession.
The award recognizes Russell's mentorship of lawyers of color both within and outside the firm. Russe
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New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee to Meet December 19, 2023
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 8 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release:
In compliance with the Open Meetings Law, the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee gives notice that it will conduct a meeting on December 19, 2023, at 10:00 am.
The meeting will take place in the Orchard Room at 10B Airline Drive, Albany, New York 12203. Alternate in-person locations are available at:
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* NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets State
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NSF Funds ESF Research Focused on Improving Air Quality in Major Metro Areas
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry issued the following news:
Dr. Jiajue Chai at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) received two National Science Foundation grants totaling nearly $700,000 to advance research on improving air quality in large cities. Chai, an assistant professor in ESF's Department of Chemistry, studies how atmospheric compositions influence air quality, ecosystem health, and cli
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NYC Health + Hospitals Appoints Two New Chief Medical Officers
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
NYC Health + Hospitals today announced the appointment of two new Chief Medical Officers: Dr. Laura Iavicoli is the new Chief Medical Officer for NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, and Dr. Dave A. Holson is the new Chief Medical Officer at NYC Health and Hospitals/Queens. The new Chief Medical Officers will oversee quality improvement, risk management, patient safety, and medical department
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NYC Health + Hospitals Unveils New Community Mural at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 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, Each and Every Day: Simple but Full of Love at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Morrisania was developed by artist Yukiko Izumi through a series of focus groups with community members, staff and patients and brought to life at
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NYU in the News | December 13, 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following "Stern in the News" wrap up:
* The Washington Post | 12/12/2023 |
* Research Scholar Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat interview: "'Problematic Pockets': How Discord Became a Home For Extremists (https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/12/12/discord-app-extremism/)."
* Commercial Observer | 12/11/2023 |
* Clinical Professor Sam Chandan interview: "Who Turned The American Dream Of Home Ownership
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NYU Law Forum Probes the Challenges Facing the US Immigration System
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news:
Is the US immigration system in crisis? On November 15, panelists at an NYU Law Forum sponsored by Latham & Watkins agreed that the system badly needs an overhaul, during a discussion that explored complexities often overlooked in the national debate on immigration policy.
The panel's experts included Ahilan Arulanantham, professor and faculty co-director of the Center for Immigration Law & Policy at UCLA Sch
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NYU-Abu Dhabi: The Mubadala ACCESS Center Awarded $1 Million Grant for Research From Dalio Philanthropies
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
The Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi today announced that it received a grant from Dalio Philanthropies to support cutting-edge climate research, including ways to increase coral resilience in a warming ocean.
The $1 million USD grant will include two years of support for a project led by NYUAD pr
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NYU: Value Creation Through Responsible Investing
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following news release:
NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business (CSB), together with its co-hosts and sponsors, is pleased to present the Private Equity Sustainability Practicum, a day-long convening of GPs, LPs, and portfolio companies to discuss the latest research and learnings on sustainability strategies that drive financial value creation.
Together with leading PE firms and institutional investors, as well
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ODI Announces UAlbany's 2023-24 Diversity Transformation Award Winners
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Erin Frick
Five new initiatives designed to enhance the culture of inclusivity at the University at Albany are poised to kick off in 2024, thanks to the Office of Diversity and Inclusion's (ODI) annual Diversity Transformation Award (DTA) grants.
Projects funded in this award cycle aim to unite student dancers through hip-hop, explore intersectional research methods, cultivate in
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On National Day of the Horse, N.Y. Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Prevent Equine Cruelty
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to prevent equine cruelty to recognize National Day of the Horse. Legislation S.2163B/A.5109A prohibits the slaughter of horses for human or animal consumption. Legislation S.1677A/A.3552A increases fines for selling disabled Equidae.
"Nearly 20 years ago, the U.S. Congress declared December 13 to be National Day of the Horse," Governor
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Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy Welcomes Weill Cornell Medicine to Cancer Research Consortium
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Weill Cornell Medical College issued the following news release:
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Weill Cornell Medicine to Establish Cancer Immunology Research Center in New York City with PICI Funding
Collaboration Expands PICI's East Coast Footprint with Top Academic and Medical Research Centers
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The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), the largest concentration of immuno-oncology (IO) expertise in the world, announced it has added Weill Cornell Medicine to its netwo
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Patricia Szobonya of Rockland Community College Selected as Participant in Prestigious Overseas Faculty Development Seminar in India
ROCKLAND, New York, Dec. 14 -- Rockland Community College issued the following news release:
Rockland Community College is proud to announce that Patricia Szobonya, Program Director of Legal Studies, has been selected as one of eleven faculty members, from US community colleges and minority-serving institutions, to participate in the 2024 Overseas Faculty Development Seminar in India, an initiative by the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC).
Founded in 1981, the CAORC, a reno
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Pillsbury 2024 Partner Class Reflects Evolving Client Needs, Strong Diversity of Practices
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Pillsbury announced today that 20 attorneys--the largest class to be promoted by the firm in more than a decade--will join its partnership effective January 1, 2024. Each attorney has meaningfully contributed to the success of Pillsbury clients, providing thoughtful and responsive service, proactively identifying issues and opportunities, distilling complex questions, and working collaboratively with
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Pillsbury Advises Blueprint Equity in Leading $10 Million Series A Funding Round for Yogi
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Pillsbury advised Blueprint Equity, a tech-focused growth equity firm focused on investing in and building market-leading enterprise businesses, in leading a $10 million Series A financing round for customer insights platform, Yogi.
Other existing investors included ScOp Venture Capital, RTP Global, Data Point Capital, Remarkable Ventures and Jaffray Woodriff. In conjunction with the investment, Sheldon Lewis, manag
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Pillsbury Client Wells Fargo Securities Serves as Lead Underwriter for Recent F&G Annuities & Life, Inc. Public Offering
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release:
In connection with F&G Annuities & Life, Inc.'s recent public offering of $345 million aggregate principal amount of its 7.95 percent senior notes due in 2053, Pillsbury advised Wells Fargo Securities, LLC in acting as an underwriter and one of several joint book-running managers.
According to a company press release, the notes will be guaranteed on an unsecured, unsubordinated basis by each of F&G's subsidiaries th
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Planetree International Recognizes Three NYC Health + Hospitals Locations for Their Commitment to Enhancing the Staff, Patient and Family Experience in Health Care Settings
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
NYC Health + Hospitals announced today that three more of its facilities have been certified by Planetree International for excellence in person-centered care for a total of 9 sites recognized by the organization. Planetree works with organizations across the globe to enhance the staff, patient and family experience in health care settings. Over three years, these sites met several criteri
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Poverty is a political choice, Michener tells NYS Senate
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A majority of Americans will experience poverty at some point because of systemic challenges - not poor choices - that state and federal policies can address, Jamila Michener, associate professor of government and policy in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Cornell Brooks School of Public Policy, told New York state lawmakers on Dec. 12.
Testifying before the state Senate's Standing Committee on Cities 2, during
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Pratt Institute: Sharing a Love for Robotics
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 13 -- Pratt Institute issued the following news:
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Yihang (Edward) Xu, BID '25, is teaching a new generation of students about robotics through Pratt's Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP).
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Like many people who work with robots, Yihang (Edward) Xu, BID '25, got his start with Legos. He joined a Lego robotics club at school in Dalian, China, and learned the basics of construction and programming, eventually progressing to more complex projects.
When
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President Michelle J. Anderson Meets 11-Year-Old Brooklyn College Student Suborno Isaac Bari
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 12 -- Brooklyn College issued the following news:
By Rich Pietras
Math and science wiz scored 1500 on SAT at 10 years of age and is the author of two books.
Brooklyn College was thrilled to welcome 11-year-old Suborno Isaac Bari for the fall 2023 semester. The young math and science wiz is taking two mathematics courses--Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra--as well as a computer science course, Python Coding.
At age 4, Suborno received recognition from then-Pre
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Princeton Theological Seminary Names Jean Hall as Chief Financial Officer
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- The Princeton Theological Seminary issued the following news release:
Princeton Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Hall as Chief Financial Officer.
Hall's appointment as Chief Financial Officer follows a comprehensive national search. Hall has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Princeton Seminary since April 2023, having previously served in interim roles as the Vice President for Finance and Operations/CFO at Manhatt
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Q&A: Chance Glenn Aiming to Do 'Something Special' at Buffalo State University
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 15 -- Buffalo State College issued the following Q&A on Dec. 14, 2023, with President Chance Glenn:
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Buffalo State University President-elect Dr. Chance Glenn said he's "excited by the feeling that I from the community, how it cares about the university, and vice versa."
Glenn's appointment as the 10th president of Buffalo State University took place December 5, and he officially starts in his new role July 1, 2024. He recently answered some questions about what d
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Reed Smith Paris Advises Basecamp Vascular on Fund Fundraising
PARIS, France, Dec. 14 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
The Paris office of Reed Smith has advised Basecamp Vascular on its Euros6 million fundraising.
Basecamp Vascular specialises in the research and development of medical devices, particularly in the fields of surgical robotics, endovascular treatment, interventional neurology and interventional oncology.
With this new round of financing, the company welcomes Forepont Capital Partners, New York-based internatio
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Joins IBM, Meta, and Others To Launch the AI Alliance
TROY, New York, Dec. 12 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
By Katie Malatino
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has joined an international alliance with over 50 founding members, led by IBM and Meta, to foster advancements, share information and tools, identify and mitigate risk, and prioritize safety, diversity, and economic benefits for all as artificial intelligence (AI) technology advances.
"Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is honored to become a founding member
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RIT Hosts Abel Visiting Scholar
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 13 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Nguyen Thi Van Anh, lecturer at Hanoi National University in Vietnam, received prestigious grant for mathematics research
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Rochester Institute of Technology recently hosted Abel Visiting Scholar Nguyen Thi Van Anh, lecturer at Hanoi National University in Vietnam.
The Abel Visiting Scholar Program allows professional mathematicians based in developing countries to visit an interna
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Roberts Wesleyan College: 2023 Christmas Gala Raises Over $17,000 for Student Scholarships
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 14 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news:
On December 9 and 10, this year's edition of the annual Christmas Gala ushered in the holiday season with family-favorite Christmas songs and carols performed by Roberts Wesleyan University ensembles.
It also embodied the spirit of holiday giving. With 100% of the proceeds from the 1125 tickets sold, the event raised $17,875 towards supporting student scholarships.
Music student Aidan Tallman is grateful for t
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Best Cybersecurity Students on the Globe Battle at Pentesting Competition Finals
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
The best new talent coming into the cybersecurity industry will battle for a championship trophy at the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition (CPTC) global finals Jan. 11-14 at Rochester Institute of Technology. The event is the culmination of the world's largest offense-based collegiate cybersecurity competition, which was started by RIT.
Throughout the fall, more than 400 elite cybersecu
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Creating New Sounds With Instruments and Technology
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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Discarded harpsichord finds new life in a class inside RIT's SHED
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Bach never heard his harpsichord make sounds like this.
Students in the History and Technology of Musical Instruments class taught by Matias Homar at Rochester Institute of Technology got the chance to take a discarded harpsichord and bring it to life, juicing it up with electricity, connecting it with a c
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Resistance Mapping Project Provides a Digital Home for Antiracist Educational Resources for K-12 Educators
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 14 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
In what ways does a history of racist policies impact and influence our experiences today? How can educators teach their students about the historic impacts of racism on their own communities? These questions, and more, can be answered by exploring the new, open access bank of educational resources called Resistance Mapping.
Resistance Mapping is a local, collaborative digital humanities projec
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Rockefeller University: A New Way of Thinking About How Organ Architecture Develops
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
Within every developing embryo lies the mystery of self-organization: how does an organism go about shaping itself even while it's in the process of making its parts?
By employing a holistic rather than reductionist approach to the study of tissue formation, researchers have revealed how signaling molecules influence the biophysical processes that shape the developing organ. These processes are described in a new
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Rockefeller University: Innovative Method Identifies Rare Brain Cell Types for the First Time
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
A single drop of rain is undetectable in the ocean. It couldn't even be found in a bucket of salty water. But if a single container outfitted with extraordinarily precise sensors could scoop up the entire ocean, it would suddenly be possible to locate that one tiny drop.
Tracking rare cell types in the brain has proved equally elusive. And yet alterations in some of these cells may be associated with a variety of d
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Rockefeller University: Intriguing Science Discoveries of 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
This year, Rockefeller scientists plumbed the depths of wound repair and tackled how songbirds solve problems; they used microchips to grow mini-lungs and proposed an environmental trigger for multiple sclerosis. Efforts to combat COVID, Hepatitis B, and other infections bore fruit, and countless papers shed light on basic research, answering questions that have long baffled biologists. Here are some of the intrigui
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Roundup of Key NYU Statements and Announcements Since Hamas's Terrorist Attacks on Israel
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023:
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The following are statements made by NYU leadership and others since October 7 about the attacks on Israel and related issues
* This roundup was first posted on October 13, 2023
Letters regarding NYU's rules on conduct and our policies on non-discrimination and anti-harassment:
* Letter from President Mills and Jason Pina to New York Governor Kathy Hochul (December 8) (https://www.nyu.ed
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SBU Senior is Major Fundraiser for Special Olympics New York's Polar Plunge
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 13 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
Lucas Ishman, a senior at St. Bonaventure University, raised nearly $1,000 in donations for Special Olympics New York as a participant in the 2023 Buffalo Polar Plunge, held Dec. 2 at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Orchard Park.
It was the most money ever raised for the annual event by an SBU student and earned Ishman the honor of having his name listed as a sponsor on this year's official Polar P
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Scholastic Reports Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Results
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today reported financial results for the Company's fiscal second quarter ended November 30, 2023.
Peter Warwick, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "During the seasonally important, back-to-school second quarter, Scholastic delivered again on its
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School of Architecture Student Creates Film About the Plight of Women
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Georgia Fernandes
From a young age, Georgia Fernandes '24, a fifth-year student from Kenya studying in the School of Architecture, has always wanted to tell stories. Fernandes' desire to create something from scratch, much like architecture, led her to begin writing movie scripts as a hobby during the pandemic. Realizing the impact that film had on communities in Kenya and around the world, Fernandes wanted to create
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Science and Soccer Standout Caroline Scott '25 Reflects on Her Iona Research Experience
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Iona University issued the following news:
Caroline Scott '25, of Quantico, Maryland, is a highly motivated chemistry and mathematics major with a passion for both science and soccer.
In addition to her success on the field, Scott is also a researcher alongside Sunghee Lee, Ph.D., Board of Trustees endowed professor in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department.
"Iona has allowed me to work with Dr. Lee, in her lab, to get real research experience befo
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Siena College Invited to Partner With Saint Rose for Teachout
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Dec. 15 -- Siena College issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2023:
The College of Saint Rose announced today that it has invited Siena to become a teachout partner. While details are still being finalized, Siena is appreciative of the opportunity to support the Saint Rose community.
"The Siena College community is committed to providing extensive support during this challenging time of transition. Our institutions share a longstanding history with personal and academi
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Six Bard College Students Win Gilman International Scholarships to Study Abroad
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Bard College issued the following news release:
Six Bard College students have been awarded highly competitive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships by the US Department of State. Gilman Scholars receive up to $5,000, or up to $8,000 if also a recipient of the Gilman Critical Need Language Award, to apply toward their study abroad or internship program costs. This cohort of Gilman scholars will study or intern in more than 90 countries
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Specific genetic variant may help prevent obesity
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
A preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators shows that a specific human genetic variant of a receptor that stimulates insulin release may help individuals be more resistant to obesity. The researchers discovered that this variant behaves differently in the cell which may contribute to more efficient metabolism.
The study, published Nov. 2 in Molecular Metabolism, provides new insight into how human genet
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St. Bonaventure University: Bonnies Fall to Notre Dame College in National Rugby Championship Game
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 9 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
Notre Dame College took advantage of a favorable first-half wind and didn't allow St. Bonaventure to do the same in the second half in capturing the National Collegiate Rugby Division I title, 35-10, Saturday night at SaberCats Stadium in Houston.
The Falcons jumped to a 16-5 halftime lead and only allowed the Bonnies a Patrick Clink try at the 66-minute mark to cut the lead to 23-10. But a costl
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St. John Fisher College's ESports Team Captures ECAC Championship
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 12 -- St. John Fisher College issued the following news:
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Last weekend, St. John Fisher University's eSports Valorant 1 team won the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Winter Showdown Championship. The team, led by co-captains Jordyn Stevens and Jules Fravil, included Alyssa Malinowski, Braden Bourdreau, Damien Matthys, and Daniel Liscum.
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In the fall, Fisher's eSports team joined ECAC, the collegiate league with more than 200 member schools ac
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St. John's University School of Law Names the Denise '90 and Michael '91 Mattone Center for Law and Religion
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 12 -- St. John's University issued the following news:
Dean Michael A. Simons announced today that the Center for Law and Religion at St. John's Law will be named in honor of alumni Denise Melillo Mattone and Michael X. Mattone, in recognition of their transformative gift to endow the Center's activities. The multimillion-dollar gift will allow the Center to offer new educational programs and expand its impact as a hub for exploring issues of law and religion in the Unite
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St. John's University: Former Pro Football Player Michael Catapano '21 Inspires Future Lawyers
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 14 -- St. John's University issued the following news:
Watching players take the field on NFL Sundays, Michael Catapano's father would tell his young son to ask himself, "why can't that be me?" That question became a lodestar on a career path that has taken Catapano from his years as a professional football player to his current work as a commercial litigator and into volunteer service inspiring future lawyers.
Growing up in Bayville, NY, Catapano played football for Cha
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St. John's University: From Near and Far Janice Robinson '82 Forges Connections Through Fly Fishing
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 14 -- St. John's University issued the following news:
In November 1994, Janice Robinson packed her fly rod and reel and traveled to Drakensburg Mountain, South Africa, one of the world's premier fly fishing locations. It was a transformative time. Just seven months earlier, anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela had become the country's first democratically elected president.
"We stayed at a fishing camp owned by Afrikaners," Robinson says of that memorable trip. "They
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St. John's University: Nicholas A. Bernice '07Ed.D. - My Journey From Teacher to Superintendent
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 13 -- St. John's University issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023:
Among the many classes at St. John's University that shaped my instructional leadership lens was Finance in Education. I was a high school science teacher and did not have much experience in school finance. That class piqued my interest in the topic, and I eventually selected it as the concept on which to base a dissertation.
There was a moment in one of classes that I still vividly recall when the p
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Statement From N.Y. A.G. James and Governor Hochul on the Court of Appeals Redistricting Case Decision
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023:
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New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul released the following statement on the New York State Court of Appeals decision to order new Congressional maps be drawn for the 2024 election:
"Today's redistricting decision will ensure all New Yorkers are fairly and equitably represented by elected officials. As the Court of Appeals reaffirmed today, district
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Statement From N.Y. Governor Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 12, 2023:
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"Today's redistricting decision will ensure all New Yorkers are fairly and equitably represented by elected officials. As the Court of Appeals reaffirmed today, district lines should be drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission. We will continue our efforts to protect voting rights for all New Yorkers."
In April, Governor Hochul and Attorney General James submitted an ami
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Statement From N.Y. Governor Hochul on Nostrand Houses' Vote to Join the New York City Housing Preservation Trust
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following statement on Dec. 15, 2023:
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"Residents at the Nostrand Houses have taken a bold step toward strengthening public housing in New York by joining the New York City Housing Preservation Trust.
"This vote will not only improve living conditions for the hundreds of residents at the Nostrand Houses - it paves the way for major improvements at more than 25,000 apartments across the NYCHA system.
"My administratio
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Statement on NYU's Tax Exempt Status
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- New York University issued the following agency statement on Dec. 13, 2023:
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In response to proposed legislation regarding the tax exempt status of universities in New York City
First, the property tax exemptions for universities are not something new or something NYU actively sought; it is a principle that has been enshrined in New York State real property law for over 200 years (ie, prior to NYU's founding) in recognition of the special, vital, charitable mission o
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Stress Less: Newhouse Student Adam Avin's Mindfulness Book for Teens is Rooted in Family Ties
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news:
By Genaro C. Armas
The idea around Newhouse sophomore Adam Avin's new book about mindfulness is rooted in the days he spent with his great grandparents while growing up in Florida.
"Stress Less: Mindfulness for Teenagers" was years in the making for Avin, a broadcast and digital journalism major. Avin's book made it to No. 1 on the Young Adult and Teen Social Scie
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Stressed, overstimulated? New sensory room provides refuge
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Alesandrea Rodriguez '27 is sensitive to sound and movement. Even small noises can feel magnified or jumbled to her, and any movement around her is highly distracting. Working in public spaces like libraries is nearly impossible, not only because of her sensitivity to stimuli itself but also the anxiety that goes with it.
The Learning Strategies Center's (LSC) new sensory room, a space where students can escape sensory
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Student Spotlight: Aeva So '25
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 13 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following Q&A on Dec. 11, 2023, with Aeva So:
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What's one way Roberts has helped you find your people?
I've really enjoyed learning from the faculty in the Psychology department. They are incredibly inspiring, and I enjoy hearing about their experiences and stories in classes.
In some ways, I feel like they are my "people" because they are passionate about mental health, serve those in need, and live out values that I
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Students help those with criminal records gain clean slates
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
One woman was denied assignments at her job because of a 30-year-old conviction. Another man couldn't get a job at a nursing home, or anywhere that conducted a background check, because of a record that was decades old and incorrect. Another's criminal record from years ago kept coming up in his search for a part-time job in retirement - even after a successful career with the state.
"For our client, getting his record
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SUNY Orange Provides Students Pathways to Leadership
MIDDLETOWN, New York, Dec. 13 -- The State University of New York's Orange County Campus issued the following news:
Learning a subject, skill or process, involves breaking down knowledge into shareable bits of knowledge. Becoming a leader is no different. It is teachable. And, the students of SUNY Orange can choose from a selection of options to acquire meaningful leadership skills including the unique and award-winning program, "I am a Leader," which began in the 2014-15 academic year and is n
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SUNY's University at Albany: CEHC Students Share Research and Creative Projects at Fall 2023 Showcase
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Mike Nolan
Hundreds of students from the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) gathered at the ETEC research and development complex earlier this month to share their research and creative work with the campus community.
CEHC's Fall 2023 Showcase included interactive displays and poster presentations from 350 undergraduate and graduate stud
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SUNY's University at Albany: Statement From President Rodriguez on New York's Landmark $1B Investment at Albany NanoTech
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following statement on Dec. 11, 2023, by President Havidan Rodriguez:
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University at Albany President Havidan Rodriguez issued the following statement today following Gov. Hochul's announcement of New York's landmark $1 billion investment in public-private semiconductor research at Albany NanoTech:
"New York State's $1 billion investment in Albany NanoTech's expansion shows our leaders are ser
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SUNY's University at Albany: Study - 'Vaccine Apartheid' Caused by Gap in Access Between Richer and Poorer Countries
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
By Margaret Hartley
While the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, research continues on the role of vaccines -- their effectiveness as well as factors that contribute to a resistance to being vaccinated, and the worldwide availability of the vaccine.
A new study co-authored by Ashely Fox and published this month in Health Affairs looks at "vaccine apartheid" -- the
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SUNY-Cortland: Excitement Builds for National Football Championship
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 15 -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news:
How excited are people about the SUNY Cortland football team's first-ever national championship appearance?
Just listen to what these high-achieving SUNY Cortland alumni had to tell the players in a video as they prepare to upset defending champion North Central College of Naperville, Ill., in the 50th Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl tonight at 7 p.m. in Salem, Va.
The video includes three-time U
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SUNY-Cortland: Football Team to Compete for National Championship
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 9 -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news:
Cortland is headed to the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl -- Division III football's national championship game -- following a dominating 49-14 win over previously undefeated Randolph-Macon in the NCAA Semifinals on Dec. 9.
The most successful season in program history will reach the season's final game against North Central College (Ill.), the top-ranked team in the country and the defending Divis
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SUNY-Geneseo: Students Gain Research Experience With College's Special Collections
GENESEO, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news:
SUNY Geneseo students can gain first-hand research experience with primary source materials, thanks to the college's Special Collections. The Special Collections archive spans hundreds of years and encompasses books, papers, manuscripts, maps, photographs, and miscellaneous artifacts.
"Working with primary source evidence can be engaging and inspiring," says Joe Cope, professor o
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SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus Earns Place on Epic Honor Roll
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 11 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
Upstate Medical University has been named to the national Epic Honor Roll in recognition of its strategy in using the electronic medical record system.
Upstate received an Honor Roll distinction on the Epic Version 6 Honor Roll Good Maintenance Grant Program, at the cum laude level. This marks Upstate's fifth time on Epic Honor Roll, underscoring the institution's commit
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Tanya Williamson Named Office of Diversity and Inclusion's New Assistant Vice President
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion Mary Grace Almandrez has announced the selection of Tanya Williamson as the inaugural assistant vice president in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Williamson, who currently serves as associate director of diversity, equity and inclusion at the Barnes Center at The Arch, will begin in her new role Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024.
As assistant vice president, Williamson will manag
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Tapping the latest tech in marketing for fashion brands
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
The newest episode of a podcast hosted by Entrepreneurship at Cornell, Startup Cornell, features Matt Nastos '10, CEO of Maison MRKT, a digital marketing agency specializing in growth marketing, customer acquisition, lead generation and business intelligence. Matt founded the agency with his brother, Lexi.
Using technology and data analytics, the agency helps brands manage their customer relationships from discovery all
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Team designing digital health tools for pregnant refugees wins NAM prize
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 12 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
An intercampus collaboration that aims to provide digital health care tools to pregnant refugee women, who are at elevated risk for pregnancy complications but often afraid to seek medical care, has been awarded a National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Catalyst Prize.
The project is led by Dr. Gunisha Kaur, associate professor of anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Human Rights I
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Tech companies capitalize on misconceptions of 'free speech'
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Since the 1980s, doxing, harassment and extremism have all found a home on the internet.
Today's social media companies could limit this type of speech but often choose not to because it serves their bottom line, said Mary Anne Franks, the Eugene L. and Barbara A. Bernard Professor in Intellectual Property, Technology and Civil Rights Law at George Washington Law School, in a presentation Dec. 7 at Gates Hall.
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The Dead rise: Cornell '77 tribute show among top stories of 2023
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
When members of the Grateful Dead - as Dead & Company - returned in May for a benefit concert commemorating the famed "Cornell '77" show, it drew thousands of students, alumni, local residents and music lovers to Barton Hall.
It also drew tens of thousands of readers to the Chronicle's March announcement of the Dead & Company show, making it the most-viewed Chronicle story of 2023.
In fact, Dead & Company stories compr
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Three New Academic Partnerships Expand Stevens' Commitment to Tomorrow's Leaders in Engineering and Science
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Dec. 13 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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The Schaefer School offers new opportunities for students to take coursework at partner universities: Centrale Nantes in France; Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine in New Jersey; and New York and New Jersey universities The City College of New York's Grove School of Engineering, Columbia Engineering, Cornell Tech, New York Institute of Technology, Princeton University School of Engineering and
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Three Sorrentino Sisters Compete for SUNY Orange Women's Volleyball
MIDDLETOWN, New York, Dec. 12 -- The State University of New York's Orange County Campus issued the following news:
By Matthew Esposito
Sisters Jeanine, Jena and Julia Sorrentino of Greenwood Lake recently helped lead SUNY Orange women's volleyball team to the Region XV tournament semifinals before their season came to an end with a loss to top seed Monroe Bronx.
As the only trio of sisters participating on a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) team in the nation, the freshme
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces Citywide Action Plan to Build Inclusive Career Pathways for Young People
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an announcement on a citywide action plan to build inclusive career pathways for young people:
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Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: Good afternoon. We can do better than that. Good afternoon!
Well, thank you for having us and for joining us here today. I am Ana J. Almanzar, deputy mayor for Strategic Initiatives. Today's announcement is about what the City of New York is doing to help our youn
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Appears Live on Fox5 "Good Day New York"
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a television interview on Dec. 15, 2023, by Bianca Peters and Rosanna Scotto of Fox5's "Good Day New York":
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Bianca Peters: Meanwhile, tenants at a NYCHA complex in Brooklyn voted to enter the Public Housing Preservation Trust. This was created by the administration of Mayor Adams.
Rosanna Scotto: So, a third party election administrator certified the results of the people who live at the Nostrand Houses in
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Appears Live On NY1's "Mornings On NY1"
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a television interview on Dec. 15, 2023, by Pat Kiernan of NY1's "Mornings On NY1":
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Pat Kiernan: The results of a vote among residents of NYCHA's Nostrand Houses in Brooklyn have now been certified: a majority of Nostrand Houses residents decided the best path forward for their complex is to enter what's called a Public Housing Preservation Trust.
Under the terms of the agreement, the trust will be permitt
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Calls in For Live Interview on 1010 Wins' "Morning Drive"
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a radio interview on Dec. 15, 2023, by Susan Richard of 1010 Wins' "Morning Drive":
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Susan Richard: 1010 WINS 92.3 FM. Good morning. We are joined live this morning by Mayor Adams who has a big announcement to make along with deputy mayor for Housing, Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres Springer. Good morning to you both. Tell us what we need to know.
Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, and great to
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability:
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Mayor Eric Adams: You like that song, don't you? That was the long version.
Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning, everybody. My name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. We hope everyone's holiday season is off to a good start and appreciate you all joining us today for our weekly in person media availability.
This
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts "Hear From the Mayor" Radio Show
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript on Dec. 10, 2023:
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Gary Byrd: Each and every second Sunday of the month we are honored to have a chance to welcome the 110th mayor of New York City to the airwaves of WBLS. He's standing by to join us. The program is called "Hear From the Mayor;" and of course, Mayor Adams, Eric Adams, wants to hear from you.
Welcome to "Hear From the Mayor" at WBLS. My Brother, good morning and welcome.
Mayor Eric Adams: Hey
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Hosts Reception Celebrating Hanukkah
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a reception of a Hanukkah celebration:
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Joel Eisdorfer, Senior Advisor to the Mayor: Welcome, everyone. Happy Hanukkah. First off, thank you all for being here today, and for all who are great partners in the work we do in this city. We have an amazing program planned for you this evening.
Before we begin, I want to acknowledge my colleagues here today. Police Commissioner Edward Caban, Commissioner Jessica
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Signs Bill To Create Fair Housing Framework For More Equitable Housing Production
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript on Dec. 13, 2023, of the signing of a bill to create the Fair Housing Framework for more equitable housing production:
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Mayor Eric Adams: Good to see you. Thank you so much. And I am really proud to stand side by side with Speaker Adams to begin to right some of the wrongs in the history of our city. For decades, outdated regulations have contributed to housing discrimination and inequality. We've often ignored
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Visits Site of Partial Building Collapse and Briefs Media
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media briefing after a site visit of partial building collapse:
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Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. We're here in the Bronx and I'm joined by my local electeds in the area, Bronx Borough President Gibson, District Attorney Clark, Assemblywoman Tapia, Councilwoman Sanchez, and also my agency heads are here as well.
NYCEM Commissioner Iscol will give us an overview of what happened and where the residents are. FD
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Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams, DSNY Commissioner Tisch Announce Next-Generation Technology to Enhance Snow Operations in Preparation for Winter Season
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an announcement on Dec. 14, 2023, with Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch on next-generation technology to enhance snow operations in preparation for winter:
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Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Department of Sanitation: Thank you for being here to talk about two of my great passions: snow removal and technology. As the former chief information officer of New York City, this is something of a return to my roots.
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U.S. News & World Report: Americans are Experiencing a Crisis of Faith Toward Higher Education Leaders, New Survey Reveals
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023:
Americans are experiencing a crisis of faith toward higher education leaders and do not fully trust them to prioritize their students, a new survey from U.S. News & World Report and The Harris Poll shows.
The results were revealed December 12 at an exclusive event, "The Evolution of Leadership: Education". U.S. News - the global authority in education
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UAlbany Partners With New York State on Weather Risk Communication Center
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- The State University of New York's University at Albany issued the following news:
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 develop new tools t
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UB CAT Funds Ten Life Sciences Research Projects
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
By Emma Vecellio
The University at Buffalo Center for Advanced Technology in Big Data and Health Sciences (UB CAT) has awarded 10 life sciences companies a total of $555,000 to support the development of new life and health science technologies during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
UB CAT is one of 15 centers statewide funded by Empire State Development's Division of Sc
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UB Receives $2.5 Million Mellon Grant to Address Support Needs of Caregivers, Those With Disabilities
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
By Bert Gambini
The University at Buffalo has received a $2.5 million grant from The Mellon Foundation in support of a new interdisciplinary research project that seeks to better understand and address issues faced by caregivers and those with disabilities.
The Communities of Care project derives inspiration from an existing though informal "communities of care" s
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UC San Diego Health and Navy Perform Reconstructive Jaw Surgery Using 3D Printed Teeth
LA JOLLA, California, Dec. 13 -- The University of California San Diego campus issued the following news release:
Felix Ung entered UC San Diego as an undergrad four years ago with a dream of attending law school after completing his degree in Cognitive Science. Through hard work and determination, Ung was accepted to New York University School of Law during his senior year.
Around this time, however, Ung got disturbing news that would have him questioning his future as an attorney. He had bee
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Undergraduates celebrate Latinx history through Rockefeller Hall exhibition
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 13 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
On Dec. 4, nearly 60 students from Cornell's Introduction to Latinx Studies course celebrated Latino/a roots through their exhibit "Cultura y poder." Their collaborative mixed media projects, showcased online and in 434 Rockefeller Hall, explore how culture strengthens and uplifts communities.
After a semester dedicated to studying the experiences and intersections of U.S. Latinx identities, Professor Debra Castillo and
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Union College: Professor John Rieffel Awarded Mercator Fellowship to Study in Germany
SCHENECTADY, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- Union College issued the following news:
John Rieffel, professor of computer science and chair of the department, is spending several weeks over the winter break in a lab in Regensburg, Germany.
Working alongside Professor Valter Bohm, a pioneering design engineer, Rieffel is exploring how to use advanced artificial intelligence techniques to discover new types of tensegrity structures suitable for soft robotics.
Tensegrities are structures made of r
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Universal Orlando Foundation Celebrates Community Nonprofits; Grants $1.3 Million
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 (TNScapv) -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news release:
For the past 25 years, the Universal Orlando Foundation has made meaningful contributions to Central Florida community organizations through innovative grant partnerships. The Foundation's investment in dozens of diverse community nonprofits enables Universal to make a positive impact where our Guests and Team Members live, work and play.
This week, the Universal Orlando Foundation hosted i
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Nebraska Team Launches Study of Congress and Nuclear Weapons Policy
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Nebraska Lincoln campus issued the following news release:
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Carnegie Corporation-funded study apparently first comprehensive analysis in three decades
Nebraska researchers are launching a two-year study of Congress's involvement in nuclear weapons policy. The study is believed to be the first comprehensive look at the topic in more than 30 years.
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Carnegie Corporation of New York recently awarded a $428,000 grant to Universi
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University of Pennsylvania: When Young People Seem to Make Threats on Social Media, Do They Mean It?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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A new app from SAFELab helps teachers, police, and journalists interpret social media posts by BIPOC youth and understand which threats may be real.
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By Hailey Reissman
In New York City, law enforcement regularly monitors the social media use of young people who are Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), compiling binders of Twitter
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University of Rochester Commits to Inclusive Digital Spaces With New Accessibility Policy
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 16 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release:
The Digital Accessibility Policy, which goes into effect in January, was created with input from collaborators across the institution.
The University of Rochester has established a new policy to ensure websites and other types of digital information are accessible to all. The Digital Accessibility Policy will take effect January 1, 2024, and will help the University meet legal standards and align its
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UPenn School of Arts & Sciences Student Performers on Stage at Carnegie Hall
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news:
More than 150 students were among nine Penn performing arts groups that took to the stage at Carnegie Hall in New York City in the fifth "Toast to Dear Old Penn" showcase.
Featured were Fuerza Latinx music group, Off the Beat a cappella group, PennSori k-pop fusion a cappella group, Penn Masti South Asian fusion dance team, Quadramics theatre troupe, Simply Chaos stand-u
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Urban League of Rochester and Roberts Partnered on an Event for Black Scholars at the University
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 14 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news:
On Dec. 9, Roberts Wesleyan University partnered with the Urban League of Rochester to bring Black Scholars to campus.
Eight students and their families had the opportunity to learn about academics, tour the campus, learn about student life, and attend presentations.
Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions Kristen Nielsen said, "It was a pleasure to welcome these talented students to campus for a day
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USDA deputy secretary meets students, researchers at AgriTech
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Xochitl Torres Small, the deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) visited Cornell AgriTech on Dec. 8 to talk with researchers, students, food entrepreneurs and other partners about specialty crop research initiatives, digital agriculture and economic development for New York state's food industries.
The visit is part of Torres Small's and the USDA's tour of land-grant universities throughout the co
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Vaughn College Hosts Second Fall Open House Due to Demand
FLUSHING, New York, Dec. 12 -- Vaughn College issued the following news:
An electric atmosphere filled the air as Vaughn College hosted nearly 200 prospective students and their families for the second open house of the fall semester. The attendees heard about Vaughn's futureproof degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation, toured the campus and learned what living and learning at Vaughn would be like.
The day began with welcome remarks from Vaughn College Assistant V
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Verizon to Offer Netflix & Max Streaming Bundle as $10 Per Month MyPlan Perk
NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
Verizon is partnering with Netflix and Max to offer its customers savings on a first-of-its-kind streaming bundle.
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The news: Starting December 7 and for the first time, ad-supported services from entertainment giants Netflix and Max will be offered together - only for Verizon's myPlan customers - for just $10 per month, providing them with over 40% savings that they can't g
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Veteran Charts New Career Path at ASU Law
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 8 -- Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law issued the following news:
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Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable fall 2023 graduates.
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Going to law school wasn't always the career path for Master of Legal Studies graduate Lucas Woyton. Hailing from Cherry Creek, New York, Woyton spent over 10 years in the U.S. Marines doing nearly everything except shooting an Abrams tank. Flying F/A-18s and the RQ-7B unmanne
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VPA Design Professor Named 'Educator to Watch' by Graphic Design USA
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Meri Page, an assistant professor of communications design in the College of Visual and Performing Arts' School of Design, was named an "Educator to Watch" by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA). The GDUSA "Educators to Watch" series shines the spotlight on teachers and administrators who are making a difference to their art and design students, schools and communities and their own disciplines.
Page joined School of Design f
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W.Va. Secretary of State Warner Helps Recognize Larry Rector as West Virginia's First Honorary Consul of Japan
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 13 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release:
On behalf of the State of West Virginia, Secretary of State Mac Warner participated in the inauguration ceremony for the first-ever West Virginian to be named Honorary Consul of Japan.
Larry Rector, a resident of Bridgeport and an attorney with Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, was appointed Honorary Consul of Japan by Ambassador Mikio Mori who serves as the Consul-General of Japan in New
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Want Bugs With That? Chef Yoon Serves Up an Entymological Feast at Colgate
HAMILTON, New York, Dec. 14 -- Colgate University issued the following news:
By Jasmine Kellogg
Guacamole dusted with crispy, crushed black ants. Nachos covered in cricket cheese sauce. Brownies flavored with mealworm powder. These were just a few of the entomological delicacies enjoyed by Colgate students, faculty, and staff during a recent visit by Chef Joseph Yoon, the self-proclaimed edible insect ambassador and founder of Brooklyn Bugs.
Fresh off a month-long tour of Australia, where he
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WarnerMedia: Barbie is Available to Stream Exclusively on Max Today
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023:
Warner Bros. Pictures' BARBIE makes its exclusive streaming debut on Max today. BARBIE debuted in theaters on July 21 and broke records as the highest-grossing global release in the studio's 100-year history.
Barbie with ASL, the hit blockbuster film interpreted in American Sign Language (ASL), is also available starting today. Grounded in research and feedback from the Deaf
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WarnerMedia: HBO Original Comedy Series Curb Your Enthusiasm Returns for Its Twelfth and Final Season February 4
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
The Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R)-winning HBO Original comedy series CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, starring Larry David, returns for its twelfth and final ten-episode season SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. New episodes will debut subsequent Sundays at the same time leading up to the series finale on April 7.
Larry David quote: "As
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WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary Daniel Debuts December 20
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
The HBO Original documentary DANIEL, directed by first-time filmmaker Daniel Northcott, debuts WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 (9:00-10:12 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Synopsis: When Daniel Northcott got a hold of his father's video camera at the age of seven, a lifetime of documenting the world around him began. Growing up, he focused his lens on his fa
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WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary Time Bomb Y2K Debuts December 30
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
The HBO Original documentary TIME BOMB Y2K, directed by Brian Becker and Marley McDonald, and executive produced by award-winning filmmaker Penny Lane (HBO's "Listening to Kenny G"), debuts SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max.
Synopsis: As the clock counts down to the dawn of the 21st century, the world faces the largest po
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WarnerMedia: Max Releases Official Trailer and Key Art for Oprah and the Color Purple Journey
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release:
The Max Original documentary special OPRAH AND THE COLOR PURPLE JOURNEY debuts DECEMBER 28 on Max.
Synopsis: This Max Original Documentary Special provides a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the new feature film "The Color Purple," a bold new take on the classic, and the impact the story has had on our culture. Oprah Winfrey takes viewers inside the four-decade phenomenon, explorin
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WarnerMedia: Max to Welcome Live Cycling in the US in February 2024
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
Today, Max and TNT Sports, a division of Warner Bros. Discovery, announced that the most expansive roster of live cycling across Road, Mountain Bike, Track, BMX and Cyclocross will be coming to the B/R Sports Add-On on Max for U.S. subscribers in February 2024.
Live cycling coverage on Max will include more than 300 of the world's biggest racing events, including the prestig
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WarnerMedia: New HGTV Competition Series Battle on the Mountain Showcases Peak Design in Its Premiere on Monday, Jan. 22 at 9 P.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023:
Set at 13,000 feet above sea level, HGTV's newest competition series, Battle on the Mountain, will raise the stakes of competitive home renovation to new heights when it debuts with a supersized two-hour premiere on Monday, Jan. 22, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. During the six-episode series, three skilled teams--coached by home experts Rico Leon (Rico to the Rescue), Kim Myles (Design St
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WarnerMedia: NHL on TNT - Bruins at Devils & Sabres at Avalanche - Wednesday, Dec. 13
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023:
Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak & Division-Leading Boston Bruins Visit Jack Hughes, Luke Hughes & New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m.
Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon & Central Division Heavyweights Colorado Avalanche Host Tage Thompson, Rasmus Dahlin & Buffalo Sabres at 10 p.m.
Road to the NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise to Premiere at 6:30 p.m. -- Four-Part Limited Series
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WarnerMedia: Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel Concludes Its Historic 29 Year Run December 19
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
HBO's REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL will conclude with a 90-minute retrospective of its 29 seasons of storytelling TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 (10:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. The series is the most honored sports journalism program on television with 37 Sports Emmy(R), three Peabody Awards, and four duPont-Columbia University Awards for broad
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WarnerMedia: Real Time With Bill Maher December 15 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, Dec. 16 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023:
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stream
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Wells College Receives $20,000 From New York State Council on the Arts
AURORA, New York, Dec. 8 -- Wells College issued the following news:
Wells College has been awarded $20,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts in support of the college's Visiting Artists Program for the 2024 fiscal year.
On Nov. 15, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced more than $46 million in grant awards through NYSCA that will fund more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations and 500 individual artists to support New York's vibrant creative economy by building community, boosting tourism and l
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Wells College Signs New Internship Agreement With SUNY Upstate
AURORA, New York, Dec. 14 -- Wells College issued the following news:
Wells College has signed a new clinical affiliation agreement with SUNY Upstate Medical University.
The agreement, signed by Academic and Student Affairs Nov. 9, indicates that students will work with hospital staff as part of a team to not only care for patients but also gain hands-on experience in a health care environment. SUNY Upstate is a public medical school in Syracuse, New York, which is one of the largest employer
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Wells College: Festivities Connect Community as Classes Come to an End
AURORA, New York, Dec. 16 -- Wells College issued the following news:
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Here's a recap of how the fall semester at Wells College is winding down.
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As annual traditions resurface and the holiday season begins again, communities big and small celebrated the end of another year.
The Semi-Formal took place Dec. 1 in the dining hall of Main Building. A buffet of Mediterranean food and a performance from student a cappella group Henry's VIIIs preceded a dance that has been an annual trad
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White & Case Advises Banco BPM on Euros500 Million Bond Issuance
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Banco BPM S.p.A. on the issuance of Euros500 million 4.625% senior notes due 2027, the second dematerialized bond issuance by the bank.
The notes have been issued under Banco BPM's Euros25 billion Euro Medium Term Note Programme, listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and offered and sold pursuant to Regulation S of the US Securities Act.
The net proceeds of the no
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White & Case Advises Neoen on Euros220 Million Finnish Onshore Wind Farm Portfolio Project Financing
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Neoen S.A., one of the world's leading independent producers of exclusively renewable energy, on the approximately Euros220 million project financing of a 203 MW onshore wind farm portfolio in Finland.
"This successful financing, on which we advised our long-standing client Neoen, is another example of the leading role White & Case is playing in the wider energy tran
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White & Case Advises SPIE on Acquisition of Correll Electrical Engineering
NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised SPIE on its acquisition of 85 percent of the issued share capital of Correll Electrical Engineering (Correll) from Topps Holding, a German family office vehicle, and the CEO and founder.
"This is the second significant UK deal on which we have advised SPIE in the last 12 months, as White & Case continues to help the group deliver its strategy," said White & Case part
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White & Case Establishes Direct Presence in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP is operating directly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the grant of a Foreign Law Licence by the country's Ministry of Justice in line with new regulations for foreign law firms operating in the Kingdom.
"White & Case has been advising on Saudi matters since the 1950s and is the only international law firm with a seven-decade track record of support for Saudi Arabia," sa
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Whitman School Joins Partnership to Provide Seamless Admission for Onondaga Community College Graduates
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has announced a new partnership with Onondaga Community College (OCC), designed to support direct transfer admissions for OCC students to the Whitman School. This admissions partnership expands the August 2023 launch of similar agreements between select Syracuse University schools and colleges and OCC.
The Direct Transfer Admission Program Agreement guarantees eligible OCC g
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With Pivot Fellowship, RPI's Jian Shi Tackles Big Quantum Computing Challenge
TROY, New York, Dec. 14 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news:
Jian Shi, Ph.D., associate professor in both the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Department of Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been selected for the Simons Foundation's Pivot Fellowship.
According to Simons Foundation, the Pivot Fellowship program aims to "support researchers who have a strong track record of success and achievem
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World Renowned Banking, Financial Restructuring Team Joins Greenberg Traurig
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Leading banking, finance, and restructuring lawyer Kalyan "Kal" Das joined Greenberg Traurig, LLP along with Sharan Calay and Andrew Silverstein. They join from Seward & Kissel, where Das has spent over three decades and was head of its Global Bank and Institutional Finance & Restructuring Practice. He will be based in the New York, London, and Bridgehampton offices. Calay and Silverstein, also previously at
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Zelenskyy in DC: Experts Available for Interviews
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Ukraine President Zelenskyy is visiting DC in hopes to secure funding for Ukraine. Two faculty experts below shared their thoughts on this issue. If you'd like to schedule an interview with either of them, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu.
Tetiana Hranchak, visiting assistant teaching professor in the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs in the Maxwell School of C
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