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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday December 24, 2023 ( 346 items )  
$6 Million National Science Foundation Award to Binghamton Will Accelerate Research Translation Into Broader Societal Benefits
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: A Binghamton University team is one of just 18 nationally that will share in $100 million in U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) funding from the Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) Directorate to accelerate the pace and scale of translational research. The Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program will provide $6 million to Binghamton as a cooperative agreement over four years to sour  more
'The NYU Promise' - Major New Financial Aid Initiative Introduced
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- New York University issued the following news release: NYU is announcing the largest Early Decision I (EDI) applicant pool in its history, with an increase of 3% over last year. The university has more than tripled the number of EDI applications in the last decade, from 3,193 to 11,327. NYU continues to solidify its reputation and appeal among prospective students. The increase comes amidst the introduction of "The NYU Promise," an affordability/financial aid initiative un  more
2023 Student Entrepreneur Impact Prize Winners Announced
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University Libraries' Blackstone LaunchPad (LaunchPad) announced winners of the 2023 Impact Prize competition for social entrepreneurship held last month at Bird Library. Twenty-two student teams from Syracuse and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) pitched ideas for a chance to win a total of $16,000 in prizes, supported by generous donations from the Libraries' supporters. This year's w  more
ABC: 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2024' Announces Highly Anticipated New York Lineup
BURBANK, California, Dec. 22 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions announced its New York lineup for "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024," the nation's most-watched New Year's Eve celebration. Nineteen-time host Ryan Seacrest and his 2024 co-host, Rita Ora, will lead festivities from New York's Times Square, with an all-star lineup of artists: Megan Thee Stallion, Jelly Roll, Sabrina   more
Adirondack Community College: SUNY Adirondack Honors Outstanding Alumni
QUEENSBURY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Adirondack Community College issued the following news: SUNY Adirondack is proud to announce the newest inductees to the college's Trailblazers, a recognition that honors alumni who achieve outstanding professional success, have a tremendous philanthropic impact on their communities and give back through community service. This year's inductees are the late John Marcantonio, Class of 1990, Tori Bishop-McWain, Class of 1991, Dean Felicetti, Class of 1992, and Am  more
Albany Law School: New GLC Explainer Breaks Down NY Early Mail Voter Act, Potential Chaos in 2024 Elections
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: Pending court decisions may have a significant impact on New York State's ability to conduct elections. The Early Mail Voter Act, which significantly expands access to mail-in voting, is slated to take effect on January 1, 2024. However, a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the new law was brought within one day of the Governor's approval of the bill in September 2023. The Government Law Center (GLC) at Albany  more
AMERESCO WINS LARGE COMPANY OF THE YEAR GOLD AWARD AT THE 2023 BEST IN BIZ AWARDS
FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Dec. 21 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced it has won the Company of the Year Award (Large - 1000 and more employees) gold award at the 2023 Best in Biz Awards. The Best in Biz Awards is an independent awards program that celebrat  more
Animals, disasters, love: Book traces nonhuman voices in literature
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: One day in seminar, literature scholar Laura Brown imposed a limit on the discussion: for an entire class on Samuel Richardson's "Pamela," no one could mention a human character. "We found that the book was full of other-than-human beings: objects, structures, spaces, natural phenomena," said Brown, the John Wendell Anderson Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S). "We had to ask ourselves: what a  more
Award-Winning Broadcast Journalist and Educator Al Tompkins to Join Newhouse as Visiting Professor
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 21 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: By Madelyn Geyer Al Tompkins, an award-winning reporter, photojournalist, coach and educator, will join the Newhouse School this spring as a visiting professor in the broadcast and digital journalism (BDJ) department. He will teach the Master Storytelling for TV class with Les Rose, a BDJ professor of practice. Tompkins arrives from the Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg,   more
Bankrate: Nearly Two-Thirds of Americans Do Not Expect Their Personal Finances to Improve in 2024
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: Nearly two thirds of Americans (63%) do not expect their personal financial situation to improve in 2024, according to a new Bankrate survey. More than 1 in 4 believe their financial situation will get worse (26%), which is a slight decrease from 29% last year and the same as in 2021 (26%). This includes 16% who expect their finances to get somewhat worse and 9% who expect them to get si  more
Bard College and Open Society University Network Pledge Support to Expand Refugee Access to Higher Education Impacting Thousands of Refugees and Displaced Youth
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 19 -- Bard College issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Bard College, representing the Open Society University Network (OSUN), led several panels at the second Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland (December 13-15, 2023), and has made significant pledges to support expanding access to higher education for refugees. Over the next four years, Bard has committed to supporting 425 refugee and displaced students through in-person degrees on it  more
Bard College Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities Receives $44,892 EPA Grant to Improve Air Quality and Public Health Across Underserved Neighborhoods in New York State
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Bard College issued the following news release: The Center for Environmental Sciences and Humanities (CESH) at Bard College has received a $44,892 sub-award through the Research Foundation for SUNY Albany as part of a federal grant with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The grant will support a project with the overarching goal of improving air quality and public health across underserved neighborhoods in New York State by establishing  more
Barnard College: Anooradha Iyer Siddiqi Publishes New Book, 'Architecture of Migration'
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: Assistant professor of architecture Anooradha Iyer Siddiqi has published a new book in the "Theory in Forms" series at Duke University Press, titled Architecture of Migration: The Dadaab Refugee Camps and Humanitarian Settlement. The book counters the notion that environments associated with migration are provisional, lacking both history and architecture. Focusing on the Dadaab refugee camps established in 1991 at Kenya'  more
Barnard College: Professor Paige West Publishes New Research on Conservation Effectiveness
NEW YORK, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On November 12, 2023, Paige West, the Claire Tow Professor of Anthropology, and colleagues published a new article in the journal Annual Review of Environment and Resources, titled "Governance and Conservation Effectiveness in Protected Areas and Indigenous and Locally Managed Areas." West and her colleagues explain that in an age of increased conservation action to protect natural habitats and species, there is a steep i  more
Barnard College: Professor Rachel Narehood Austin Publishes New Research on the Transformation of Alkanes
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On April 17, 2023, Rachel Narehood Austin, Diana T. and P. Roy Vagelos Professor of Chemistry, and colleagues published a new article in Accounts of Chemical Research, titled "Structure and Function of Alkane Monooxygenase (AlkB)." The paper provides a review of some of her work centering on the transformation of alkanes -- the most energy-rich form of carbon -- by microbes, a key step in the global carbon cycle. Austin a  more
Barnard College: Student Speak - Eva Scholz-Carlson '24
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Barnard College issued the following news: Eva Scholz-Carlson '24 has many interests -- neuroscience, rugby, and composing music for the Columbia Spectator -- that provide her with a distinct energy and passion. The busy senior spends most of her afternoons immersed in assistant professor of neuroscience Maria de la Paz Fernandez's Neurobiology Lab, investigating a neuropeptide that is important in the synchronizing of circadian clock neurons. Selected to participate in t  more
Barnes & Thornburg Elects Jahan Sharifi As Corporate Department Chair
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Barnes & Thornburg announced today that Jahan Sharifi, a partner at the firm and veteran investment funds and transaction attorney, has been named chair of the firm's Corporate Department. Sharifi, who joined the firm in 2020 as the firm expanded into New York, succeeds David Gotlieb, who will be stepping down to focus on his corporate practice. Sharifi will remain co-chair of the firm's   more
Berkeley College Honors Scholar Presents Research on Sustainable Design at Middle States Annual Conference
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- Berkeley College issued the following news release: Berkeley College student Victoria Rizzi recently presented her Honors research on sustainable design during the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) 2023 Annual Conference, held from December 4 to 6, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA. Rizzi is a resident of Riverdale, NJ. Rizzi's thesis, titled "If These Walls Could Talk: Showcasing How Design Choices Affect Individuals and the Environment," reveals envir  more
Biggerpockets Podcast Network Moves to Cumulus
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release: * * * Six Leading Real Estate Investing Podcasts Join the Cumulus Podcast Network Network Includes #1-Ranked BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast * * * Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) today announced that the podcasts from BiggerPockets, the leading network and community in the real estate investing space, join the Cumulus Podcast Network. BiggerPockets helps those in  more
Binghamton University Students Make Impact at UN Climate Change Conference
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Ethan Knox Binghamton University is dedicated to climate justice and sustainability -- and the unprecedented growth of its students' involvement on the global scale proves just how much, as they end the year with direct contributions to the most well-known climate conference in the world. Each year, the United Nations hosts the UN Climate Change Conference, also known as the Conference of Parties (CO  more
Biogas can help the world cook sustainably, professor tells COP28
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Facing the severe headwinds of climate change, more than 2 billion people in developing countries still cook with traditional fuels that generate black carbon, a powerful greenhouse gas. While some propose liquified petroleum gas (LPG) to developing urban and rural settings, particularly in Africa, Cornell's Semida Silveira suggested an alternative eco-friendly cooking fuel: small-scale biogas. She spoke on Dec. 5 to cl  more
Brooks School students bring fresh perspectives to APPAM conference
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jillian Royal and Chloe Smith, doctoral students at the Jeb E. Brooks Cornell School for Public Policy, were among 40 students from programs across the country who received Equity & Inclusion Fellowships to attend the fall conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (AAPAM). For Royal- a Cornell Dean's Scholar pursuing her doctorate degree in sociology with a focus on race, racism, and policy   more
Buffalo State College: Inclusive Preschool Classroom Opening on Campus in Partnership With Summit Center
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 21 -- Buffalo State College issued the following news release: Buffalo State University and the Summit Center--a leading provider of behavioral health and autism services--are collaborating to create an inclusive full-day preschool classroom for 16 students that will open on the Buffalo State campus in January. The integrated classroom will serve children with and without disabilities in the same space, addressing a shortage of inclusive preschool programs in Erie County  more
Building Bridges to Inclusive Schools: 20 Years of Helping Educators Find Their 'Teaching Voice' in NYC
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: "Growth" and "perspective" are the top gains School of Education (SOE) alumni note when reflecting on a semester spent student teaching in New York City. While the Bridge to the City program is an accelerated immersive experience--two placements in the fall semester, lasting six to seven weeks each--former students say their time putting inclusive teaching theory into practice allows them to see themselves transformi  more
Calif. A.G. Bonta Joins Bipartisan Amicus Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Defending States' Rights to Enforce State Consumer Financial Protection Laws
OAKLAND, California, Dec. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: California Attorney General Bonta joined a bipartisan multistate coalition of attorneys general in an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court defending states' rights to enforce state consumer financial protection laws against both state and national banks. In the brief filed in Cantero v. Bank of America, the coalition urges the Supreme Court to overturn a Second Circuit Court of Appeals dec  more
Carter Ledyard & Milburn: Judith Wallace Elected to Board of Directors of Meritas Global Alliance of Law Firms
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news on Dec. 21, 2023: Carter Ledyard announced today that Judith Wallace, the Firm's Managing Partner, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Meritas, a global alliance of independent law firms that serves the legal needs of companies doing business in multiple markets. Ms. Wallace was elected to the position from the more than 8,000 attorneys in the Meritas member network and will serve with 20 o  more
Carter Ledyard Advises Remedy Alliance on Low-Interest Loan to Fund Affordable Overdose Prevention Medication
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news: Carter Ledyard represented Remedy Alliance/For The People, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in connection with a $1 million low-interest loan from Soros Economic Development Fund, the impact investment arm of the Open Society Foundations. Remedy Alliance is the leading supplier of injectable naloxone, an overdose-reversing medicine that reduces deaths from overdose, including from heroin, fentanyl a  more
Chadron State College: William Artis Revealed
CHADRON, Nebraska, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Chadron State College issued the following news release: Dr. Shirley Jones, a niece of Harlem Renaissance sculptor William Ellsworth Artis, has recorded her findings about his life in a self-published book. Artis taught sculpture at Chadron State College, known then as Nebraska State Teachers College, from 1954 to 1964. Jones, 92, lives in New York state. She is a retired distinguished professor from the University at Albany New York and former dean of th  more
Clarkson University Alumnus Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 19 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University alumnus Sergio Gallucci '16, cofounder and chief technology officer of SCOUT Space, is one of this year's Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science. The recognition comes following Gallucci's inclusion in Forbes' Next 1000 list in 2021. Gallucci now leads a team of 20 focused on making space safer to operate in. SCOUT has an office in Reston, Virginia, and provides space autonomy hardware and software to comme  more
Clarkson University Awarded $412,500 Grant to Expand First Responder Training Programs
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 22 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University has been awarded $412,500 from the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that will support the education necessary to address the EMS healthcare crisis in the North Country. "This $400,000 in federal funding is just what the doctor ordered for the Lewis School of Health Sciences to help take Clarkson's healthcare workforce education to the next lev  more
Clarkson University Hosting Project Challenge Beginning in January
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 21 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University will once again be hosting Project Challenge beginning in January. Project Challenge, a popular program for North Country high school students offered by Clarkson University during the winter, provides local students an opportunity to participate in classes they cannot normally find at their high school and explore their future interests and develop skills. Five-week courses will be taught by Clark  more
Clarkson University Names Christopher Robinson Provost
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 19 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University has announced longtime professor and Associate Provost Christopher Robinson has been named the University's next Provost. Robinson has been serving as Provost ad interim since July 1. "We are thrilled to have Chris Robinson take on the permanent role of Provost here at Clarkson," said Clarkson University President Marc P. Christensen, Ph.D., P.E. "In his role as interim provost over the last severa  more
Columbia Journalism Investigations Welcomes 7 Post-Graduate Fellows for 2023-2024
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * The fellows will engage in intensive, full-time reporting work for CJI's investigative, cross-borders data and global migration teams. * * * Columbia Journalism School announced that seven recent graduates will join Columbia Journalism Investigations, the school's preeminent postgraduate reporting fellowship. The 2023-2024 cohort will engage in intensive, full-time reporting work f  more
Columbia Law Introduces Six New J-Term Courses for 2024
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * The annual one-week January Term allows for a deep dive into critical areas of law that students might not otherwise explore as part of their regular course of study. * * * For January Term 2024, which runs from January 8 to 12, Columbia Law School is offering intensive, one-week, one-credit courses that provide an in-depth look at topics such as comparative antitrust law, reproductive rights law, and negotiating i  more
Columbia Law School: Community Book Read Launches With Biography of Constance Baker Motley '46
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * Author Tomiko Brown-Nagin visits Columbia Law School to discuss her book Civil Rights Queen. * * * Constance Baker Motley '46, the second Black woman to graduate from Columbia Law School, had a prodigious and trailblazing career. She was mentored by NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) founder Thurgood Marshall; cowrote briefs in Brown v. Board of Education; argued 10 civil rights cases before the Supreme Court;  more
Columbia Law School: From Thrillers to Treatises - The Year in Alumni Books
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: * * * In 2023, Columbia Law graduates published novels and nonfiction books on a broad array of topics. * * * A political thriller. A real-life conspiracy. A primer on socialism. The latest works by alumni reflect the diverse interests of the Columbia Law community. Here are seven books that Columbia Law graduates have published this year. Elora Neto Godry Farias '22 LL.M., Mateo Verdias Mezzera '22 LL.M., Gino  more
Columbia Mailman Ranks Third in Nation for NIH Public Health Funding
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: The U.S. National Institutes of Health lists Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health as third in the nation for NIH Prime Awards to schools of public health for fiscal year 2023, with a total of $74 million in funding. Columbia Mailman has seen a dramatic improvement in this metric since 2018 when it ranked seventh with $46 million in Prime Awards--achieving gains of 61 percent over  more
Columbia School of Public Health: Key Health Department Jobs Don't Exist, According to the Federal Government
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: Several key public health occupations are lacking a Standard Occupational Classification code (SOC), including disease intervention specialist, public health nurse, policy analyst, and program manager, and without valid SOC matches and detailed data on local and state government health departments, the U.S. Department of Labor's data cannot be used to count the number of public health   more
Columbia School of Public Health: Patients' Creative Ideas Can Inform a Healthcare Organization's Learning and Innovation
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Patients generate more actionable and creative ideas when explicitly invited to share ideas * * * Routinely collected patient experience surveys provide an opportunity for patients to share their creative ideas for improvement, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Researchers in Health Policy and Management developed and assessed a m  more
Columbia: First CRISPR Therapy Approved for Sickle Cell
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: The FDA has approved Casgevy (exa-cel) for treatment of people ages 12 and older with sickle cell disease. Casgevy is the first therapy approved for use in the United States that uses CRISPR gene-editing technology to alter a patient's genes. "It's tremendously exciting," says hematologist-oncologist Monica Bhatia, MD, associate professor of pediatrics at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons  more
Connecticut Wesleyan University in the News - December
MIDDLETOWN, Connecticut, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Connecticut Wesleyan University issued the following news: The New York Times recently highlighted research reporting that five people with moderate to severe brain injuries scored higher on cognitive tests following a brain implant that stimulated their brains. Joseph Fins '82, Hon. '22, medical ethicist at Weill Cornell Medicine, was mentioned with the piece after he published a series of interviews with the subjects and their families in a separat  more
Cornell historian testifies in landmark Indigenous rights case
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Informed by expert testimony from Jon Parmenter on the history of treaties between Indigenous nations and the British Crown, the Quebec Superior Court recently stayed federal charges against two Mohawk men - touching off what some Canadian legal experts called "an earthquake in Indigenous rights jurisprudence." Jon Parmenter In 2016, Derek White and Hunter Montour were charged with importing large amounts of tobacco in  more
Cornell's '24-25 Schwarzman Scholars named
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jessica Hong '20, Henley Schulz '22 and Andrew Talone '24 are members of the 2024-25 cohort of Schwarzman Scholars, an international program that nurtures a network of future global leaders. This year's group of 150 scholars represents 43 countries and 114 universities. They were selected from a pool of more than 4,000 applicants based on their leadership qualities and strength of character, and their potential to addre  more
CUNY Latino Studies Ph.D. Students Invited to Apply for Crossing Latinidades Fellowships
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Fellowships include a summer institute and a Year-Long Predoctoral Fellowship with a $30,000 stipend. * * * CUNY is one of 21 members of the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU), a national consortium of research-intensive doctoral universities in the U.S. that are also Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs). Through a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation,   more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: New Study Explains Why Mothers and Children Often Share a Birthday Month
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: Do you share a birthday month with your mom? According to a new study by Distinguished Professor Luisa N. Borrell, affiliated faculty member Francisco Bolumar, and colleagues, you are not alone. Previous research has shown that women's season of birth somehow influences that of their children, but the reasons why have been unclear. Using data fro  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Study Reveals Disparities in Mental Health Care Access Between Low-Income and Market-Rate Housing Residents
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: A new study by CUNY SPH researchers suggests that residents of low-income housing in Harlem faced twice as many barriers to mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic as their neighbors who live in market-rate housing. The study, led by Associate Professor Victoria Khanh Ngo and doctoral student Thinh Toan Vu, in collaboration with faculty m  more
CUNY: The U.S. State Department and Ever-Changing Global Politics
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following transcript of a podcast on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * A podcast episode on the challenges that bureaucracies of the State Department face and how they have adapted, with Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Bill Russo * * * In this episode of International Horizons, Ralph Bunche Institute Director John Torpey interviews Assistant Secretary of State for Global Public Affairs Bill R  more
David Linehan Named CEO of University of Rochester Medical Center
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 21 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: The University of Rochester Board of Trustees has announced David C. Linehan as CEO of the University Rochester Medical Center (URMC), dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD), and senior vice president (SVP) for health sciences. He will begin in these roles on February 1, 2024. Linehan joined the University of Rochester in 2014 as chair of the Department of Surgery at URMC, recruited from   more
Delta and EL AL Israel Airlines Launch Long-Term Codeshare Agreement
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 19 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have implemented a long-term codeshare agreement effective Dec. 18, 2023 for travel beginning Jan. 1, 2024, improving connection opportunities for customers flying between the Americas and Tel Aviv. The airlines will offer reciprocal codeshare and frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem SkyMiles or Matmid points across both carriers. Delta customers flying  more
Delta, LATAM Expand Network in Brazil With New and Returning Services to Rio De Janeiro
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 20 -- Delta Air Lines issued the following news: The new flights operated by Delta Air Lines from Rio de Janeiro arrived in Atlanta and New York Dec. 17, both associated with the Joint Venture Agreement with LATAM. Flight DL60, from Rio de Janeiro to Atlanta - which will now be a year-round operation - took off from Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday, landing at Delta's main hub at 5:15 p.m. (local time). Shortly afterwards, at 10:15   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: As Trump Plagiarizes Mein Kampf, Brandon Williams Stays Silent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Days after Donald Trump said that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country," the disgraced former president last night reiterated the sentiment, and vulnerable New York Republican Brandon Williams has yet to speak out against this hateful, fascist, and antisemitic speech. According to reports (https://dccc.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=770f7b12a915ba3a02d785  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: As Trump Plagiarizes Mein Kampf, Marc Molinaro Stays Silent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Days after Donald Trump said that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country," the disgraced former president last night reiterated the sentiment, and vulnerable New York Republican Marc Molinaro has yet to speak out against this hateful, fascist, and antisemitic speech. According to reports (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/05/us/politics/trump-immigration-rhetori  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: As Trump Plagiarizes Mein Kampf, Mike Lawler Stays Silent
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: "Trump borrows from the language of Hitler for anti-immigration speech in New Hampshire" Days after Donald Trump said that immigrants were "poisoning the blood of our country," the disgraced former president last night reiterated the sentiment, and vulnerable New York Republican Mike Lawler has yet to speak out against this hateful, fascist, and antisemitic speech. Accord  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Mazi Melesa Pilip Is Running on Extreme Anti-Abortion Conservative Party Line
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: MAGA extremist Mazi Melesa Pilip can't have it both ways when it comes to her stance on abortion. Just last week, when pressed to ask where she stands on key issues, including reproductive freedom, a GOP staffer shut down the conversation altogether. Now, days later, Pilip is ready to tout a new GOP-approved talking point on abortion. Here are the facts. Pilip is running on the New York S  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Mike Lawler Under Fire for Oppressive Media Ban
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: Vulnerable New York Republican and spotlight seeker Mike Lawler continues to face criticism for barring press from attending in-district events. While Lawler claims the ban is to avoid events becoming a "spectacle," government watchdog groups have stated that the ban is "a violation of the spirit of the First Amendment." DCCC Spokesperson Ellie Doughtery: "Mike Lawler loves the national  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: New Video - Mazi Melesa Pilip Hides From Press
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: The DCCC released a new video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdprbmetjac) today exposing MAGA extremist Mazi Melesa Pilip for following in her corrupt predecessor George Santos' footsteps by refusing to be direct with the people of Northeast Queens and Long Island. Just like the serial fraudster George Santos who Republicans dutifully propped up before her, Mazi Melesa P  more
Dick Clark Productions and IHeartMedia Announce First Ever Broadcast Radio Simulcast for 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve With Ryan Seacrest 2024'
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 20 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, announced the first ever live broadcast radio simulcast of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024'' airing across 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, 102.9 Dallas, and more. The show will also be available on the iHea  more
Digitized images illuminate U.S. colonial period in the Philippines
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A scientific explorer for the United States Department of Agriculture, Gerow D. Brill (Class of 1888) traveled across the Philippines in 1902 and photographed placid scenes of rice fields, coconut groves, sugar mills, duck farms, and thatch-roofed villages. But his idyllic images also illuminate the tumultuous U.S. annexation of the archipelago in the aftermath of the Philippine-American War, according to Claire Cororato  more
Dr. Rachel M. Harris Named Executive Director of SBU's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 20 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Dr. Rachel M. Harris has been named executive director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University. She begins work Jan. 16. "Dr. Harris has a wealth of experience and ideas to bring to the executive director role at the Quick Center," said Laura Peterson, associate professor of music at St. Bonaventure and chair of the search committee. "The Visual and Performing Ar  more
Einstein Receives $10.9 Million Grant to Validate Remote Cognitive Testing for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
BRONX, New York, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Neurologists often diagnose Alzheimer's disease after evaluating patients during lengthy, in-person office visits. This poses a significant challenge for many groups, particularly people with limited access to specialized care, including people from historically marginalized groups and people living in rural areas. Albert Einstein College of Medicine has received a f  more
Einstein Secures More Than $192 Million in NIH Grants in 2023
BRONX, New York, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine issued the following news release: Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine received more than $192 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during 2023, capping another successful year of funding for the institution. Notable awards include those for clinical and translational research, brain science, and community-based investigations. "Einstein is well-known for its e  more
Embrace lifelong learning, Pollack tells December grads
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Roberto Amador, B.Arch '24, who moved to the U.S. from Cuba eight years ago, didn't get into Cornell on his first try, but after two years studying at another university, he received his acceptance letter. "Cornell is the best university for architecture in all the U.S., so I gave it my shot, and it has been a true blessing since the moment I get here," said Amador, who was among 600 graduates honored at the December Re  more
Empire State University Community Supports Wreaths Across America
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Dec. 20 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: On Saturday, December 16, Empire State University employees, students and alumni across New York state participated in Wreaths Across America ceremonies. The ceremonies are meant to remember the fallen and honor those that serve by laying wreaths on veterans' graves. Read the stories of our community members who participated in Wreaths Across America below. Anne   more
Empire State University's MBA Program Ranked First in Area by Albany Business Review
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Dec. 23 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: SUNY Empire's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program was ranked first among other Capital Region MBA programs by Albany Business Review for the third consecutive year. The total MBA enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester was 414 students, which was a 0.24% increase from the previous year's rankings. SUNY Empire offers an MBA in health care leadership as   more
ENERGY PROJECT FINANCE DEALMAKER JOINS MCDERMOTT WILL & EMERY IN NEW YORK
CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 20 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Jeeseon Ahn as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group in New York. Jeeseon brings strong lender-side project finance experience to the Firm as energy and project finance deal volume continues to grow in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act and in conjunction with an increase in energy transition initiatives globally. Jeeseon joins  more
Exploring girlhoods, Black scholars connect, imagine and heal
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Jamila Walida Simon, M.S. '10, grew up in a time and place where children were expected to be largely seen and not heard; as an adult, she wanted to correct that, providing space for Black girls to express themselves, their thoughts and feelings, their struggles and aspirations. Now, as part of a working group that spurs and supports the self-reflection of Black women who work with Black girls, Simon has found that spac  more
Faculty Books 2023: The Year in Review
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The Columbia Law School issued the following news: Members of Columbia Law School's full-time faculty have written and edited books published this year on timely topics including affirmative action, the new Cold War, social parenthood, and cooperative democracy. The scholarly interests of the Columbia Law School faculty touch on myriad areas of legal study and have a wide-ranging impact on economic, political, and social issues in the United States and around the   more
Family Defense Clinic's Christine Gottlieb '97 to Join NYU Law Faculty as Assistant Professor of Clinical Law
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: Christine Gottlieb '97, the current director of NYU Law's Family Defense Clinic, will join the Law School faculty as an assistant professor of clinical law in June 2024, Dean Troy McKenzie '00 has announced. Gottlieb is an expert in racial justice, child welfare, and family regulation. Her recent scholarship has examined topics such as the racial justice implications of the res ipsa loquitur doctrine in child  more
FAMU Alum Kim Godwin Recalls Her Humble Beginnings In Inspirational Address to Fall 2023 Graduates
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 22 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: Florida A&M University alum Kim Godwin inspired fall 2023 graduates as she recalled her humble beginnings and her journey to becoming the first Black woman to lead a major American news network. "For me, it was more than 40 years ago, when my mother, and my then nine-year-old sister, and I boarded a Greyhound bus in New York City for a 30-hour, two-transfe  more
Five Geneseo Students Win Gilman International Scholarships
GENESEO, New York, Dec. 19 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: In a national competition, five SUNY Geneseo students so far have won 2023-24 Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships: Genesis Flores '25 (Senegal); Abby Gleason '26 (Switzerland); Iliana Papadopoulos '25 (Senegal); Corina Tulevech '25 (Senegal); and Kimberly Wu '24 (South Korea). Since 2007, 50 Geneseo students have won Gilman scholarships. The State Department award financially as  more
Five Months After Announcing Bold Executive Action on Housing, N.Y. Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Progress Toward Increasing Housing Supply Across New York
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today updated New Yorkers on progress achieved through the Executive Actions she announced five months ago today to address New York's housing crisis and increase the housing supply. Governor Hochul also announced more than $430 million in bonds and subsidies to help expand the housing supply, creating more than 1,500 homes across New York. "The lack of housing   more
Ford School of Public Policy: Congratulations to Our Winter 2023 Graduates
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 19 -- The University of Michigan's Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: Twenty-one Ford School students were honored at the University of Michigan's Winter Commencement on December 17, 2023. Ten MPPs, two MPAs, and nine BAs were conferred at Crisler Arena on December 17, 2023. Commencement speaker David Brooks, well known for his work as an author and journalist for publications including the New York Times, encouraged graduates to embrace "brave   more
Fordham Law School: Fines and Fees Are an Impediment to Justice, Experts Say
BRONX, New York, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: By Sejla Rizvic State and local court fees disproportionately affect people of color and when people can't pay them, they can face additional fees and ruined credit, making it hard to rent a home, or buy a car, and in some scenarios can even lead to incarceration. The National Center for Access to Justice (NCAJ) at Fordham Law School, hosted a panel discussion in December that looked at these and   more
Fox Nation to Launch New Slate of Programming for Comedy Month in January 2024
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: FOX Nation will present its first comedy month on the streaming platform in January 2024, with humorous programming dropping throughout the month. The platform will debut the highly anticipated series A History of the World in Six Glasses, starring Dan Aykroyd and fellow Saturday Night Live alumni Jim Belushi, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Nealon and Cheers star George Wendt on Monday, January 8  more
Fox News Channel Names Gillian Turner to Dual Role as Anchor and State Department & Foreign Policy Correspondent
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has promoted Gillian Turner to a dual role as anchor and State Department and foreign policy correspondent. In this capacity, Turner will cover international and domestic issues at the U.S. State Department. Originally joining the network in 2014 as a contributor, Turner was promoted to correspondent in 2018. In this capacity, she has covered numerous breaking news stories for  more
Fox News Channel to Present Special 2024 New Year's Eve Programming
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will ring in 2024 with two one-hour New Year's Eve specials from 10 PM-12 AM/ET on December 31. Beginning at 10 PM/ET, FNC will air "Who Can Forget 2023" with network favorites, including America's Newsroom's Bill Hemmer, FOX & Friends Weekend's Pete Hegseth, FOX Across America's Jimmy Failla, Kennedy Saves the World's Kennedy, FOX & Friends First's Todd Piro, Senior Meteorolo  more
Fox News Digital Continues to Lead News Brands With Multiplatform Views and Minutes
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Digital finished November continuing its streak as the top news brand with both multiplatform views and minutes, according to Comscore. Notably, this marks 33 consecutive months that FOX News Digital has led news brands with multiplatform minutes and 14 consecutive months that it has been the leader in multiplatform views. FOX News Digital closed out the month reaching 2.9 billion total mult  more
From Controversy to Classroom: Expert Offers Insight on the Revised AP African American Studies Framework
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Following a heated political debate and a round of revisions, the College Board has released a new framework for its Advanced Placement African American Studies course. The course will be available to districts starting with the 2024-25 school year. After all the controversy, how has the framework changed and what could it mean for students? Syracuse University professor and educational policy expert Kal Alston took   more
FSC Welcomes Inaugural Vice President for Enrollment Management
FARMINGDALE, New York, Dec. 19 -- The State University of New York's Farmingdale State College issued the following news release: Farmingdale State College (FSC) is pleased to announce that Rohan Howell has been appointed Vice President for Enrollment Management effective January 31, 2024. Reporting to FSC President John S. Nader, PhD, Rohan will take senior leadership of the Division of Enrollment Management. A member of the President's Cabinet, in this newly created role, Howell will provide  more
Gettysburg College: Why Paul Di Salvo '13 Values Teamwork in His Role With the United States Environmental Protection Agency
GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2023: Growing up on Long Island in Plainview, New York, Paul Di Salvo '13 witnessed the farmland around him being overtaken by strip malls and other developments. With each passing year, as blooming pastures transformed into booming businesses, he quickly became passionate about safeguarding the wildlife and their natural habitats. Today, as a wildlife biologist, senior regulatory specialist, and Enda  more
Giant bacterium powers itself with unique processes
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Not all bacteria are created equal. Most are single-celled and tiny, a few ten-thousandths of a centimeter long. But bacteria of the Epulopiscium family are large enough to be seen with the naked eye and 1 million times the volume of their better-known cousins, E. coli. In a study published Dec. 18 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Cornell and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hav  more
Giant bacterium uses unique processes to power itself
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Not all bacteria are created equal. Most are single-celled and tiny, a few ten-thousandths of a centimeter long. But bacteria of the Epulopiscium family are large enough to be seen with the naked eye and 1 million times the volume of their better-known cousins, E. coli. In a study published Dec. 18 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from Cornell and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hav  more
Give Back in 2024: Volunteer to Be a Book Buddy
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A Book Buddies volunteer helps build literacy skills over lunch. (Photo courtesy of the United Way) Early literacy is paramount to a child's future success, but recent research [PDF] from The Education Trust-New York shows the state is facing a "literacy crisis that has the potential to limit the future success of students, families, schools and communities." This problem is particularly prevalent in communities wit  more
Global Competition Review Recognizes Crowell & Moring's Antitrust & Competition Group in GCR 100 2024
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global Competition Review recognized Crowell & Moring's Antitrust & Competition Group in its GCR 100 2024 - the leading ranking of the world's competition law and economics practices. This year marks the 24th edition of the rankings and the 17th consecutive year that Crowell's Antitrust & Competition Group has been recognized. In New York, the firm received a ranking of Highly Recommended, with the leader  more
Graycliff Conservancy Donates Frank Lloyd Wright Material to UB, University Archives
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: A major donation of historic objects by the Graycliff Conservancy Board of Directors to the University at Buffalo Libraries will add to the university's already extensive Frank Lloyd Wright collection, further establishing UB as the most comprehensive source in Western New York for research materials related to the celebrated architect and his creative process. Ove  more
Greenberg Traurig Becomes Largest Sports, Media & Entertainment Team in the Middle East With Addition of Highly Regarded Lawyers
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP accelerates its strategic expansion in the Middle East by adding a top-tier Media, Entertainment & Technology team with deep experience in the region. Shareholder David Bintliff and Senior Associate Lewis Calder, formerly of Bird and Bird, join the United Arab Emirates (UAE) office. They will closely collaborate with the firm's leading Sports and Entertainment law teams,  more
Greenberg Traurig Represents Riverside Company in Its Investment in Impact XM
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented The Riverside Company (Riverside) in connection with its investment in IXM Holdings, Inc. (Impact XM), a full-service, end-to-end experiential marketing services provider for blue-chip, Fortune 500 clients with a focus in the health care and technology industries. Impact XM offers a full range of solutions from creative services to design and production of c  more
Hamilton College: 2023 in Review - National Media Coverage
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Hamilton College issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2023: By Vige Barrie Major national and international media outlets and leading publications from the higher education industry turned to Hamilton College faculty, staff, and alumni for their expertise and thought leadership on a broad range of topics in 2023. Groundbreaking scholarly research and innovative creative endeavors by Hamilton's faculty and staff not only advance knowledge in their fields  more
Hamilton College: Manguwa '25, Kumar '27 Named to National Humanities Leadership Council
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Hamilton College issued the following news: Dylan Tinshae Manguwa '25 and Aditi Kumar '27 have been selected to join 30 other undergraduates from across the country on the National Humanities Center's 2023-24 Leadership Council. Nominated by faculty, the students will receive professional development and mentoring from leading scholars and other humanities professionals, as well as research support, opportunities for networking, and access to NHC programmi  more
Hamilton College: Wippman Addresses Free Expression Versus Hate Speech in The Hill
CLINTON, New York, Dec. 22 -- Hamilton College issued the following news on Dec. 21, 2023: By Vige Barrie President David Wippman's most recent co-authored essay, "The campus war of words over antisemitism and the BDS movement," began with these words, "The Hamas terrorist attacks of October 7 have highlighted sharp disagreements -- among college and university leaders, students, faculty, alumni, politicians and the general public -- over where to draw the line between protected speech and imp  more
Haynes & Boone Announces 2024 New Partner Class
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of seven lawyers to the firm's partnership ranks, effective Jan. 1, 2024. The 2024 New Partner Class includes Jonathan Bowser, Natasha Breaux, Carlos Carrasco, Ellen Conley, Benjamin Goodman, Abbey Hone and Nick Monier. Together, they are 57% Mansfield diverse and represent six offices (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, New York City, Washington, D.C  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'GMA3: What You Need to Know,' Dec. 25-29
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Dec. 22, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "GMA3: What You Need to Know" during the week of Dec. 25-29. "GMA3: What You Need to Know" is a one-hour program co-anchored by Eva Pilgrim and DeMarco Morgan, with Dr. Jennifer Ashton as chief health and medical correspondent. The news program airs weekdays at 1:00 p.m. EST | 12:00 p.m. CST on ABC, and 4:00 p.m. and 6:0  more
Highlights for ABC News' 'Good Morning America,' Dec. 25-30
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- ABC News, the news division of Walt Disney Television, issued the following news on Dec. 22, 2023: The following report highlights the programming of ABC's "Good Morning America" during the week of Dec. 25-30. "Good Morning America" is a two-hour, live program anchored by Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos and Michael Strahan, and Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist. The morning news program airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (7:00-9:00 a.m. EST) on ABC. Highlights of the week include  more
Hofstra Launches Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 22 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: Hofstra's School of Health Professions and Human Services (HPHS) is accepting applications for its new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which will begin summer 2024. "Hofstra University has assembled the best faculty, staff, technology, and state-of-the-art equipment to produce highly qualified doctors of physical therapy," said Yasser Salem, professor of physical therapy and program director. "We expect our  more
Hofstra University's Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine: A Year in Review - 2023
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Hofstra University's Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine issued the following 2023 Year in Review: * * * Before looking ahead to the new year, we like to take a moment to think back and reflect. We've accomplished a lot over the past year here at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Take a look back at some of our highlights from 2023: JANUARY: The Beat Goes On as Northeast Emergency Medicine Interest Group Ho  more
Hofstra University: Legal-Tech Fellowship a "Life-Changing" Experience for Computer Science and Law Students
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: In the fall of 2022, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law announced the establishment of the Deans' Legal-Tech Fellowship. The interdisciplinary program, which uses funds raised from Hofstra Law's Vision 2020 Campaign, teams three law students with three computer science counterparts from the DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science to create artificial intelligence applications that can advance the   more
House Majority PAC: NY War Room - ICYMI - Tom Suozzi Releases 10 Point Plan To Get Things Done
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, the Island 360 highlighted Tom Suozzi's 10-point plan (https://thehousemajoritypac.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=82e04e3d985a0203db68e7787&id=e8cde82f8b&e=e4b83d7768) focusing on key issues including "affordability, protecting the environment, defending democracy and supporting both Israel and Ukraine,  more
House Majority PAC: NY War Room - Mike Lawler's Media BAN Continues
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: After coming under fire just last week for his shady efforts to block out the press, MAGA Mike Lawler is now making headlines for banning journalists and photographers from a "public" event on Monday in Westchester. Mike Lawler said the quiet part out loud when he shared the press ban's purpose was to "limit media exposure for h  more
House Majority PAC: NY War Room - What is Mazi Pilip Hiding?
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: As the Conservative Party and GOP's handpicked candidate, it's clear that transparency and accessibility are not at the forefront of Mazi Pilip's campaign's strategy - with Pilip and her handlers refusing to take questions at Friday's press conference. Pilip and her team even went so far as to BLOCK reporters from leaving the bu  more
Hundreds of Clarkson Students Compete in Annual President's Challenge, Winners Named
POTSDAM, New York, Dec. 23 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Each year, the President of Clarkson University challenges the student body to use the skills they have or are in the process of learning to develop a unique solution to a real-world problem. This year's President's Challenge focused on something critical to all universities: getting prospective students excited about the hands-on, interdisciplinary education they will receive if they choose to attend Clarkson! In Aug  more
ICYMI: New York Times: Assessing 6 Claims by the G.O.P. in the Biden Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: Key Point: "... An examination of some of the highest-profile examples cited by Republicans shows that they have been taken out of context, or that Republicans have omitted key messages in email or text chains that often cast the communications in a more innocuous light." New York Times: Assessing 6 Claims by the G.O.P. in the Biden Impeachment Inquiry By: Luke Broadwater As they search for evidence t  more
IDC MarketScape Names Infor a Leader in Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Large Enterprise ERP 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide SaaS and Cloud-Enabled Large Enterprise ERP 2023-2024 Vendor Assessment. Download a complimentary copy (https://www.infor.com/resources/idc-large-enterprise-erp) of the IDC MarketScape report. According to the IDC MarketScape report, "Infor's cloud ERP solut  more
iHeartMedia Celebrates 'On the Verge' Artists Ashley Cooke and Teddy Swims - Wraps Up IHeartRadio Jingle Ball 2023 With ABC Special
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: iHeartMedia celebrated new music and artists recently, including the latest 'On The Verge' artists and a special TV broadcast of the 2023 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball. In December, iHeartMedia named Ashley Cooke as its latest 'On The Verge' Country artist with her single "Your Place," and Teddy Swims as the latest 'On The Verge' CHR artist with his single "Lose Control." iHeartMedia's 'On The Verge' program helps build awareness fo  more
Insurance Recovery Partner Peter A. Halprin Joins Haynes & Boone in New York City
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 20 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is pleased to welcome Insurance Recovery Partner Peter A. Halprin to the firm's New York City office. A Chambers USA-ranked attorney, Peter joins from Pasich LLP, where he spent the last four-and-a-half years primarily representing commercial policyholders in a variety of insurance matters ranging from cybercrimes to natural disasters. Peter began his career at Anderson Kill, where h  more
Iona University Students Propose That Peekskill Leverage Augmented Reality to Promote Public Art and Tourism
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Iona University issued the following news: Tasked with the question of how the City of Peekskill could leverage its public art for tourism and economic growth, students in Iona University's Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation recently presented their recommendations after a semester of investigation. Top on their list, the students recommended that Peekskill partner with the Westchester Community College Center for the Arts to bring aug  more
Is it time to return to the office?
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Many Americans favor the flexibility that comes with working from home, a sentiment captured in recent surveys showing that more than two-thirds prefer remote work options, and nearly a third would willingly accept a lower salary to maintain this work style. While introducing remote work or hybrid models can meet employee desires for greater autonomy, it raises concerns of potential disconnect, reduced team synergy and   more
Israel Based Phoenix Leverages Broadridge's Order Management System to Drive International Institutional Trading Expansion
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: Phoenix Investment House, the capital market, brokerage, and fund management arm of Phoenix Holdings, a leading Israel-based insurance, asset management, and financials group (TASE: PHOE) ("Phoenix") has selected the Order Management System (OMS) of Global Fintech leader Broad  more
Jason Amore Named Vice President for University Advancement at St. Bonaventure
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 22 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Jason Amore is coming home and he couldn't be happier. The Friendship, New York, native has been named vice president for University Advancement at St. Bonaventure University, President Jeff Gingerich announced today. Amore is tentatively scheduled to begin work in mid-February. "I am beyond ecstatic to be returning home to the Southern Tier and to work at a place that has been  more
Journalism Ethics Group Invites Two Columbia Journalism Professors to Join the 2024 Faculty
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: The Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics has invited two faculty members of Columbia Journalism School to teach at their summer journalism fellowship: Sheila Coronel, Toni Stabile Professor of Professional Practice in Investigative Journalism, and Robe Imbriano, Ira A. Lipman Associate Professor of Journalism. FASPE fellows participate in a two-week study program i  more
LaGuardia Community College Thanks Partners and Elected Officials for Supporting Student Success
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Dec. 19 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: LaGuardia Community College/CUNY thanked local community-based organizations, employer-partners, and elected officials for their ongoing collaboration in supporting student success, at a community reception on Friday, December 15. Those in attendance included representatives from Riis Settlement, Elmcor Youth and Adult Activities, the Newtown Creek Alliance, the Institute for Community Living, and Urb  more
LaGuardia Community College: President Kenneth Adams Shares Remarks With Second Cohort of NYCHA Clean Energy Academy
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Dec. 20 -- LaGuardia Community College issued the following news: The second cohort of the New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) Clean Energy Academy graduated on December 19, with a ceremony scheduled at the New York City Housing Authority Ceremonial Room (5th Floor). The ceremony celebrated the achievements and the program completion of 15 NYCHA residents who participated in the 16-week training program. Graduates, who were presented with certificates, received sever  more
Largest Department Store in Central America, Siman, Boosts Its Warehouse Productivity by 19% With Infor WMS
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that Siman, the Central American department store giant, has made significant improvements in its logistics operation by adopting the Infor WMS warehouse management system. This technological transformation of the retail distribution centers was motivated by the company's sustained growth and the boom in e-commerce in Central Americ  more
Leading Antitrust Advisor Nicole Kar Joins Paul, Weiss in London
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2023: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Nicole Kar will be joining the firm in London as global co-chair of the Antitrust Practice and as a partner in the Litigation Department. Kar advises clients on merger and foreign investment reviews, cartel and market sector investigations and competition law in the European Union and the United Kingdom. "  more
Leading Economic Development Lawyer Stephanie Yarbrough Joins King & Spalding's Corporate Practice
WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- King and Spalding, a law firm, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: King & Spalding announced today that Stephanie Yarbrough, one of the country's foremost economic development lawyers, has joined the firm's Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group as partner. She will be based in Washington, D.C. and will spend significant time in the firm's New York office. Yarbrough has been involved in many of the Southeast U.S.'s largest economic develo  more
Leading Private Equity Partner Joins Paul, Weiss in London
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2023: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Christopher Sullivan is joining the firm in London as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in the Corporate Department. A cross-border M&A specialist, Sullivan advises international private equity firms and portfolio companies and public companies on a wide range of transactions. "I'm delighted  more
Little bacterium may make big impact on rare-earth processing
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A tiny, hard-working bacterium - which weighs one-trillionth of a gram - may soon have a large influence on processing rare earth elements in an eco-friendly way. In a new study, Cornell scientists show that genetically engineering this bacterium could improve the efficiency for the purification of elements found in smartphones, computers, electric cars and wind turbines, and could even boost global economic supply chai  more
Madeleine Rivera Named Washington Based Correspondent for Fox News Channel
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) has named Madeleine Rivera a Washington based correspondent. Rivera has been a reporter for the network's affiliate news service FOX News Edge since 2021. She will begin her role on January 2nd upon which FOX 35 Orlando's (WOFL-TV) Connor Hansen will take over her position with FOX News Edge. Throughout her tenure with FOX News Edge, she reported from Jerusalem on the Israeli/  more
Manhattan College Appoints Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., as Associate Dean of the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences
RIVERDALE, New York, Dec. 19 -- Manhattan College issued the following news: Manhattan College appointed Bridget Chalk, Ph.D., as associate dean of the newly established Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. Chalk brings a wealth of expertise and leadership experience to this new role. A respected scholar in the field of 20th- and 21st-century British and Anglophone literature, Chalk has been a cornerstone of Manhattan College's English department since 2009. Her contributions extend far beyond t  more
MARSH MCLENNAN DEVELOPS NEW GENERATIVE AI TOOL
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Marsh McLennan, a provider of professional services, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Marsh McLennan [NYSE:MMC] and its business Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting, announced today the launch of a new Generative AI tool for colleagues. The tool, called LenAI, was developed by Marsh McLennan's Dublin Innovation Center in collaboration with Oliver Wyman Digital and is available to Marsh McLennan's more than 85,000 colleagues worldwide.   more
Mass. A.G. Campbell Co-Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Homeland Security To Take Additional Action To Expedite Work Permits For Recently Arrived Immigrants
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Today, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, joined by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and New York Attorney General Letitia James, has co-led a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in sending a letter (https://www.mass.gov/doc/ags-work-authorization-letter-to-dhs-122123/download) to the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In   more
Media Tip Sheet: U.S. Roadways More Deadly for Pedestrians at Night, Expert Available
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- George Washington University issued the following news: According to a New York Times analysis pedestrian deaths at night have been on the rise since about 2009 in the United States. In 2021, more than 7300 pedestrians died on US roadways-over 75% of those deaths occurred in the dark. The trend runs counter to what is happening in other countries like Canada-where a lower share of pedestrian fatalities happen at night. Adnan Hyder, a professor of global health at the Geo  more
Mercy University's 'A' Credit Rating Reaffirmed by Standard & Poor's Global Ratings
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Mercy University issued the following news on Dec. 21, 2023: Today, Mercy University announced its 'A' credit rating has been reaffirmed by Standard & Poor's (S&P) Global Ratings services for higher education. S&P voted to affirm the 'A' rating after reviewing Mercy's most recent financial and enrollment data, which proved a stable outlook for the institution. The rating reaffirms Mercy's capacity to meet its financial commitments and maintain a healthy and sta  more
MMC's Prison Education Program Adds Key Hires to Staff
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: MMC's College Program at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Bedford Hills, New York, has expanded its staff with two full-time hires--one with first-hand knowledge of the program, the other with broad experience in prison education. Kimberly Malone was named the assistant director of the Bedford Hills College Program this fall after a decade of teaching incarcerated students and administering education programs  more
MMC's Stand Up, Speak Out Festival Returns, Bridging Campuses Miles and Worlds Apart
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Student creativity shone bright at MMC's eighth annual Stand Up, Speak Out Arts and Social Justice Festival. Held on December 8 in the Judith Mara Carson Center for Visual Arts, the event spotlighted a mix of dance, poetry, animation, and film projects, each exploring weighty topics such as inequality, self-discovery, and the human narratives obscured by history. But as always, the festival was as much about the collab  more
MORGAN LEWIS AND THOMSON REUTERS ENTER INTO PARTNERSHIP TO PUT LAW FIRMS' NEEDS AT THE HEART OF AI DEVELOPMENT
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: As leaders in their respective fields, the global law firm Morgan Lewis and Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, have entered into a partnership to collaborate on new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven legal products. Through the partnership, Morgan Lewis will provide feedback to help shape the products created by Thomson Reuters, continuing a long tradition of innovation in both organization  more
Morgan Stanley at Work Unveils Technology Enhancements for End of Year 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Updates across Morgan Stanley at Work platforms continue to drive automation and unlock customization choices for both administrators and end-user workplace benefits participants. * * * Morgan Stanley at Work announced a series of technology enhancements that drive increased automation and efficiency across a widening ecosystem of workplace benefits solutions for equi  more
Mother Cabrini Health Foundation Awards $1 Million to Le Moyne to Support Three Healthcare Initiatives
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: Le Moyne College has received three grants from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation (MCHF) totaling $1 million. The grants - to support nursing students, the Center for Aging Resources (CARE), and the Healthcare Advancement Resource Center (HARC) - are renewals of grants for initiatives the foundation previously funded and will support three distinct areas of the healthcare community in Central New York during t  more
N.M. Film Office Announces Feature Film "Killing Faith" Begins Production in New Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Dec. 20 -- The New Mexico State Film Office issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: New Mexico Film Office Director Amber Dodson announced today that the feature film, "Killing Faith," will begin filming in and around Santa Fe beginning January 2024. "Killing Faith" is written and directed by Ned Crowley and features the acting talents of Guy Pierce ("LA Confidential"), Dewanda Wise ("The Harder They Fall"), and Tim Roth ("Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"). The   more
N.Y. A.G. James and Multistate Coalition Secure $700 Million From Google for Harming Consumers
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 53 attorneys general today announced a $700 million agreement with Google LLC (Google) for monopolistic conduct (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/settlements-agreements/google-play-blizzard-settlement.pdf) in its app store that increased costs for consumers and app developers. Today's agreement resolves a laws  more
N.Y. A.G. James Leads Multistate Coalition Calling for Expanded Access to Work Authorization for New Immigrants
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: New York Attorney General Letitia James led a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general calling on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expedite and expand access to work authorization for newly arrived immigrants, especially asylum-seekers and migrants. In a letter to DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the coalition commends the Department's efforts in September to remove barriers   more
N.Y. A.G. James Leads Multistate Coalition to Combat Air Pollution Across the Country
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James led a coalition of attorneys general and localities in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Kentucky v. EPA (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/amicus-curiae/air-pollution-amici-br.pdf) to defend the U.S Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) authority under the Clean Air Act to ensure  more
N.Y. A.G. James Releases Footage From Investigation Into the Death of Mamady Cisse
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage from a member of the New York Police Department (NYPD) that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Mamady Cisse (https://ag.ny.gov/osi/footage/mamady-cisse), who died on September 9, 2023 following an encounter with law enforcement in the Bronx. The Office of S  more
N.Y. A.G. James Secures $10,000 for Dance Company Workers for Unpaid Wages and Harmful Labor Practices
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office secured $10,000 for nine former employees of H+, a Manhattan-based dance company, for failing to pay rightfully earned wages or properly address sexual harassment claims, in violation of New York's labor and human rights laws. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that H+ charged for   more
N.Y. A.G. James Secures $656,000 From Unlicensed Nursing Home Operator for Years of Fraud and Neglect
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James and the United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York (USAO-NDNY) Carla Freedman today announced they have secured $656,000 in a settlement with Chaim "Mutty" Scheinbaum, an unlicensed operator of the Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care (Saratoga Center) for years of fraud and resident neglect. Fr  more
N.Y. A.G. James Sues SiriusXM Radio for Trapping Consumers in Unwanted Subscriptions
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued SiriusXM Radio, Inc. (SiriusXM) for trapping consumers (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/court-filings/sirius-petition.pdf) in subscriptions and maintaining deliberately long and burdensome cancellation processes. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that SiriusXM forces its subscribers to call or c  more
N.Y. A.G. James Urges Congress to Pass NCAA Accountability Act of 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the NCAA Accountability Act of 2023. If signed into law, this legislation would ensure that the NCAA provides transparent due process in its investigations and create fairness for college athletes, coaches, and institutions. "When powerful interests and instit  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Manhattan
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- 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 Kent Edwards, who died on December 14, 2023 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in Manhattan. On the afternoon of December 14, NYPD officers engaged in an active criminal investigation went to a residence on Manhattan's Lower East Side. Aft  more
N.Y. A.G. James, Governor Hochul, Office of Cannabis Management Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Store in Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James, Governor Kathy Hochul, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) today shut down a cannabis store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Big Chief Smoke Shop, for operating without a license (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2023-12/big-chief-tco-tro-ocr.pdf). Big Chief sold cannabis for months without a license and ignored repeated orders by OCM and   more
N.Y. Agriculture Dept. Announces Updated Food Product Recall Book for Food Businesses
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets' Division of Food Safety and Inspection today announced it has updated its Food Product Recall Book (https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/food-safety/food-safety-recall-book) to provide New York retail food stores, food manufacturers, and food businesses with an easy-to-follow protocol to use should they need  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: The state Department of Health (DOH) has made limited progress in addressing the widespread failures identified in a March 2022 audit of the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a follow-up report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The initial audit found the state was unprepared to respond to infectious disease  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Population shifts during and after the COVID-19 pandemic are changing the face of New York City and highlight significant policy implications moving forward, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ongoing changes to the city's makeup have important implications for the budget and policy decisions we are making t  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.81 billion, up $88.6 million compared to the same time last year. "Local sales tax collections continued to grow in November," DiNapoli said. "Cons  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Balanced, But Out Year Gaps Continue to Grow
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: New York City faces spending risks that could increase its budget gaps for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 through 2027 to an average of $12.6 billion annually, fueled by spending choices made during the pandemic, underbudgeting for recurring spending, and significant costs associated with the influx of asylum seekers into the five boroughs, according to a report released today   more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Advises Visitors of Wet, Dangerous Conditions in the Adirondacks, Catskills
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today advised recreationists in the Adirondacks and Catskills of wet and dangerous conditions following recent mild temperatures and heavy rain. The warmer weather and extensive rain melted much of the existing snowpack, swelling waterways and making water crossings dangerous with fast and strong currents.  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Announces Nearly $1M in Urban Forestry Grant Awards
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Funding Supports Assessment and Planning Projects to Promote Resilient and Equitable Community Forests * * * Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced grant awards totaling $978,820 for urban forest assessment and planning projects across New York State. These projects provide urban forest managers with an essential b  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department, NYSERDA Release Cap-and-Invest Pre-Proposal Outline, Climate Affordability Study
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Pre-Proposal Details Preliminary Cap-and-Invest Program Information, Seeks Input on Development of Regulations to Implement Statewide Program * * * Additional Stakeholder Meetings Planned for January 2024 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announc  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $100 Million Commitment to Address Critical Shortage of Child Care Supply for New York State's Families
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two new initiatives totaling a combined $100 million in funding designed to increase child care supply for New York State's families. The announcement includes $50 million in capital funding to provide grants for the construction of new child care centers and registered school-age child care programs or the expansion of existing centers. An additi  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $100 Million Commitment to Address Critical Shortage of Child Care Supply for New York State's Families
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced two new initiatives totaling a combined $100 million in funding designed to increase child care supply for New York State's families. The announcement includes $50 million in capital funding to provide grants for the construction of new child care centers and registered school-age child care programs or the expansion of ex  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $8 Million Awarded to New York State Under Inflation Reduction Act to Reduce Methane Emissions From Oil and Gas Wells
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy awarded New York State $8 million from the Methane Emissions Reduction Program. The funds, included in the Inflation Reduction Act, bolster New York's ongoing efforts to help reduce climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions from oil and gas infrastructure, as well as pr  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces 213th Session Graduation From the State Police Basic School
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today joined Acting Superintendent Dominick L. Chiumento in honoring 232 new State Troopers as they graduated from the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. The ceremony was held at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany. Today's graduation increases the State Police ranks to 4,781 sworn members. "I commend these 232  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces 213th Session Graduation From the State Police Basic School
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks honoring 232 new State Troopers as they graduated from the 213th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/L_EjFXkTHdQ) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/lGktkBhtfK). AUDIO of th  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Guidance to Manage Climate Risk for New York State-Regulated Banking and Mortgage Institutions
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services adopted guidance for New York State-regulated banking and mortgage institutions to help them manage their material financial and operational risks associated with climate change. "Climate change is impacting every sector of New York's economy, including financial services," Governor Hochul   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Release of Initial Findings From Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group on Emergency Response
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today released initial findings from the Inter-Agency Fire Safety Working Group, which was convened following fires at battery energy storage systems at facilities in Jefferson, Orange and Suffolk Counties this summer. The Working Group has made significant progress in evaluating both preventive and reactive standards and practices for battery system fire safety,  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces U.S. Small Business Administration to Offer Federal Assistance to Businesses in Brooklyn Affected by August 20 Fire
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will offer federal assistance to New Yorkers in Brooklyn and contiguous counties following a devastating, five-alarm fire at a storefront on August 20 which caused extensive damage to nine businesses in the area with heavy smoke and flames. Businesses and other eligible organizations are now eligible to  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Grants Clemency to Sixteen Individuals
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today granted clemency to 16 individuals, including 12 pardons and four commutations. This action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to improving themselves and their communities. This is the third time Governor Hochul has granted clemency this year as she continues to fulfill her commitment to r  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs "Birds And Bees" Act, Nation-Leading Legislation to Protect New Yorkers and Wildlife From Harmful Pesticides
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Kathy Hochul has signed into law Legislation S.1856-A/A.7640, known as the Birds and Bees Protection Act. This nation-leading legislation protects New Yorkers from potentially harmful toxins by prohibiting the use of certain neonicotinoid pesticide (neonics) treated corn, soybean, or wheat seeds and neonicotinoid pesticides for outdoor ornamental plants and turfs, creating important protectio  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Establish Task Force on Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation S.4266-A/A.5088-A to establish a task force on missing women and girls who are Black, Indigenous and people of color. Statistics from the FBI's National Crime Information Center show that of the more than 271,000 missing women and girls reported in 2022, 43 percent were Black, Indigenous or people of color. This task force, which was fund  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Patient Access and Tackle the Rising Cost of Prescription Drugs
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed two pieces of legislation aimed at lowering the price of prescription drugs and making the administration of pharmaceutical drugs safer. Legislation S.599-A/A.1707 increases the transparency requirements concerning prescription drug costs. Legislation A.6779-A/S.6337-A makes the administration of drugs by pharmacists safer and more accessible to pati  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Low-Income New Yorkers From Fraud
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation S.6088/A.4023-A to protect low-income New Yorkers from fraud by requiring stores accepting electronic benefit transfer cards to warn of skimming. Skimming occurs when a scammer installs a device at a point-of-sale terminal that skims the holders' card data and pin number, allowing the scammer to drain the victim's benefits. By raising awa  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Protect Wildlife
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to protect wildlife in New York State. Legislation S.4099/A.2917 amends the environmental conservation law to make certain hunting contests, competitions, tournaments, and derbies that allow for the take of large numbers of wildlife unlawful. The legislation does not ban hunting or fishing but does protect New York's rich biodiversity by   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Reduce Court Backlog, Improve Criminal Justice System
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to improve New York's criminal justice system and make it fairer for all. Legislation S.7534/A.7669 increases the number of judges serving on certain courts which will help alleviate the backlog facing jurisdictions across the State. "The backlog in our justice system denies New Yorkers the opportunity to have their day in court in a tim  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Rent Stabilized Tenants Throughout New York State
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to strengthen protections for rent stabilized tenants throughout New York State. Legislation S2980-C/A6216-B strengthens tenant protections by making various changes to avoid improper deregulations or rent increases and improve enforcement of the rent stabilization laws. "This legislation will help to protect the one million New Yorkers   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation S.5112/A.6115, also known as the Lead Pipe Right to Know Act, to protect New Yorkers from the extraordinary public health risk posed by lead pipes. The legislation requires making information easily accessible to the public about the number and location of lead pipes so that state and federal resources can be secured and efficiently targeted to support local ef  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Voting Rights Legislation to Expand Access to the Ballot Box and Improve Voter Participation
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Hochul today signed legislation to expand access to the ballot box and make it easier for New Yorkers to vote in local elections that impact their lives. Legislation S3505-B/A4282-B updates the election calendar by aligning many local elections currently held in odd-numbered years with statewide and legislative elections that are held in even-numbered years. "Every eligible   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Takes Action to Protect Public Health, Signs Legislative Package to Support Patients
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package to protect public health in New York State. The six new laws will ensure state-regulated health plans cover biomarker testing to improve health outcomes for patients; help address staffing shortages in nursing homes and other residential health care facilities; provide administrative relief to certain local health departments fo  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Nation-Leading Actions to Address Opioid and Overdose Epidemic
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted New York State as a national leader in combatting the devastating effects of opioid addiction, leading the nation in providing opioid settlement funding directly to impacted communities statewide. Under Governor Hochul's leadership, New York has distributed opioid settlement funds to impacted communities faster than any other state. Recent actions to address the opioi  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces $25 Million in Capital Funding Available to Support Volunteer Fire Departments
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $25 million in capital grants is available to help volunteer fire departments across the state upgrade their facilities and equipment. As part of Governor Hochul's continued effort to strengthen New York's volunteer fire service, $25 million was secured in the FY 2023-24 State Budget for this initiative, along with $10 million to offset the costs   more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces $4.8 Million to Help Grow New York's Teacher Workforce in Second Round of Teacher Residency Program Awards
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the second round of funding awards through New York's $30 million Empire State Teacher Residency Program to grow and diversify the educational workforce by fully or partially funding master's degrees for teacher residents. The second-round awards, which total $4.8 million, will be distributed by the New York State Department of Labor to public sch  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Excelsior Scholarship Application Open for New Applicants for Spring 2024
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants for the Spring 2024 term is now open here (https://webapps.hesc.ny.gov/questionnaire/page.hesc?questionnaireId=58&versionNumber=4). Students eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship under the Senator Jose Peralta New York State DREAM Act can apply here (https://nysdream.applyists.  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Announces Thruway Authority Award to Develop Comprehensive Safety Action Plan to Improve Roadway Safety
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Hochul today announced that the Thruway Authority received an award of a $1.2 million federal grant as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law - Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. The funding will be used to develop a comprehensive safety action plan for the 570-mile Thruway corridor statewide.  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Celebrates Infrastructure Investment
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated an infrastructure investment in Amherst. VIDEO of the event is available on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/7S7PFU9rIEw) and in TV quality (h.264, mp4) format here (https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/wyu8zCbgrC). AUDIO of the Governor's remarks is available here (https://soundcloud.com/govkathyhochul/governor-hochul-cel  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Celebrates Opening of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Welcome Center and Announces Additional Investments in Niagara Falls
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today joined elected and community leaders to officially open the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park. The $46 million facility will provide modern amenities to the millions of visitors arriving at the park each year and provide information on all that the Niagara Falls area has to offer to visitors. The Governor also announced two add  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Celebrates Opening of Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center and Announces Additional Investments in Niagara Falls
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul joined elected and community leaders to officially open the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Welcome Center at Niagara Falls State Park. The $46 million facility will provide modern amenities to the millions of visitors arriving at the park each year and provide information on all that the Niagara Falls area has to offer to visitors. The Govern  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Continues New York's Leadership on Racial Equity, Signs Legislation Establishing Commission to Study Reparations and Racial Justice
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation to continue New York's leadership on racial equity by creating a new commission to study reparations and racial justice. This commission acknowledges the horrific injustice of slavery and will be tasked with examining the legacy of slavery, subsequent discrimination against people of African descent, and the impact these forces continue t  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul Continues New York's Leadership on Racial Equity, Signs Legislation Establishing Commission to Study Reparations and Racial Justice
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to continue New York's leadership on racial equity by creating a new commission to study reparations and racial justice. This commission acknowledges the horrific injustice of slavery and will be tasked with examining the legacy of slavery, subsequent discrimination against people of African descent, and the impac  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul, Attorney General James, and the Office of Cannabis Management Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Store in Brooklyn
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) today shut down a cannabis store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Big Chief Smoke Shop, for operating without a license. Big Chief sold cannabis without a license and ignored repeated orders by OCM and other law enforcement authorities to stop operating. Investigators from OCM and the Ne  more
N.Y. Governor Hochul, Public Employees Federation, Civil Service Employees Association Announce Agreement to Award Nearly $3 Million in Backpay to New York State Employees Who Worked Overtime During Pandemic
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul, Public Employees Federation President Wayne Spence, and Civil Service Employees Association President Mary Sullivan today announced an agreement to award nearly $3 million in backpay to more than 2,100 New York State employees who worked overtime during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting this week, more than 1,700 PEF members and more than 400 members of CSEA and o  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces Nearly $30 Million in Federal Funding for Queens Boulevard Safety Improvements
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city has been awarded $29.75 million in federal funding through the "Safe Streets and Roads for All" program. The grant is a part of the more than $1 billion in funding secured by the city's Federal Infrastructure Funding Task Force, chaired by Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi, under the Adams administration. The grant -- supported by   more
N.Y. Mayor Adams' Statement on City Council Bills That Will Make New York City Less Safe
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the New York City Council voted to pass Intro. 586-A and Intro. 549-A, two bills that will make the city less safe: "The New York City Council has taken action today that, if implemented, will unquestionably make our city less safe. "Since day one, our administration has made public safety our top priority, and we ha  more
N.Y. Mayor Adams, Community Partners Break Ground on Willets Point Transformation, Largest Affordable Housing Project in 40 Years
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrion, Jr., New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) President Eric Enderlin, and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President & CEO Andrew Kimball today were joined by elected officials and community leaders to break ground on 880 new afforda  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Confirming Order Involving 4 Companies
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following confirming order (Cases No. 23-E-0512; 19-T-0549) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid and LS Power Grid New York Corporation I for an Order Approving the Proposed Transfer Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. Application of LS Power Grid New York, LLC, LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, and the New York Power Authori  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Erratum Notice Involving 4 Companies
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following erratum notice (Case No. 23-E-0512; 19-T-0549) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid and LS Power Grid New York Corporation I for an Order Approving the Proposed Transfer Pursuant to Section 70 of the New York Public Service Law. Application of LS Power Grid New York, LLC, LS Power Grid New York Corporation I, and the New York Power Authority   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Announcing Additional Technical Conference on Utilities' Marginal Cost of Service Studies
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice announcing additional technical conference (Case No. 19-E-0283) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Examine Utilities' Marginal Cost of Service Studies. NOTICE ANNOUNCING ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an additional technical conference will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. to provide Department of Public Se  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Inviting Comments Involving Anbaric Development Partners
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice inviting comments (Case No. 22-T-0547) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Application of Anbaric Development Partners, LLC, Pursuant to Public Service Law Article VII for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need for the Hera Power Link Transmission. NOTICE INVITING COMMENTS On November 1, 2023, Anbaric Development Partners, LLC (Applicant) filed an application pursuant to Public Ser  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving Orange & Rockland Utilities
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-E-0304) on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Petition of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. for Authority, Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 70, to Transfer Street Lighting Facilities to the Village of Warwick with an Original Cost Over 100,000. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental I  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Determination of Significance Involving Rural Atlantic Water, Town of Warwick
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of determination of significance (Case No. 23-W-0684) on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Joint Petition of Rural Atlantic Water Company, Inc. and the Town of Warwick for Approval to Transfer Water Supply Assets to the Town of Warwick, and Thereafter Dissolve Rural Atlantic Water Company, Inc. NOTICE OF DETERMINATION OF SIGNIFICANCE (NEGATIVE DECLARATION) NOTICE is hereby given that an Environmental Imp  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice Soliciting Comments on Proceeding to Review Certain Pole Attachment Rules
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice soliciting comments (Case No. 22-M-0101) on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * Proceeding to Review Certain Pole Attachment Rules. NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS On December 18, 2023, the Department of Public Service Staff (DPS Staff) filed its Department of Public Service Staff White Paper on Review of Certain Pole Attachment Rules (Staff White Paper) in this proceeding. The Staff White Paper sets forth DPS   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Addressing Interconnection Costs Involving LSE Perseus
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order addressing interconnection costs (Case No. 22-E-0701) on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Petition of LSE Perseus LLC Regarding Standardized Contract for Interconnection of New Distributed Generation Units and/or Energy Storage Systems with Capacity of 5 MW or Less Connected in Parallel with Utility Distribution Systems for a Solar Photovoltaic Facility Located at 260 Hunt Creek Road, Nichols. ORDER ADDRE  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Addressing Interconnection Costs Involving LSE Pisces
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order addressing interconnection costs (Case No. 22-E-0702) on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Petition of LSE Pisces LLC Regarding Standardized Contract for Interconnection of New Distributed Generation Units and/or Energy Storage Systems with Capacity of 5 MW or Less Connected in Parallel with Utility Distribution Systems for a Solar Photovoltaic Facility Located at Smith Creek Road, Nichols. ORDER ADDRESSIN  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Amendment Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving amendment (Case No. 23-T-0539) on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid to Amend its Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, Issued in Case 26520, for the Homer City to Stolle Road 345 kV Transmission Facility, Located in the Towns of Yorkshire, Machias, Franklinville, Humphrey, Ischua, Delavan, and Hinsdale, Cattarau  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Compliance Filing Involving 3 Companies
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving compliance filing (Case No. 17-F-0619) on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Application of Hecate Energy Greene 1 LLC, Hecate Energy Greene 2 LLC, and Hecate Energy Greene County 3 LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Construction of a Solar Electric Generating Facility Located in the Town of Coxsackie, Greene Cou  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Environmental Management and Construction Plan Involving Champlain Hudson Power Express
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 19 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving environmental management and construction plan (Case No. 10-T-0139) on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Application of Champlain Hudson Power Express, Inc. for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII of the PSL for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of a High Voltage Direct Current Circuit from the Canadian Border to New York City. ORDER APPR  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Metering Equipment Involving ConEd
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving metering equipment (Case No. 22-E-0708) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Petition of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. for Approval of ABB KOR-20ER Extended Range/High Accuracy Current Transformer. ORDER APPROVING METERING EQUIPMENT BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) requests approval of the ABB Inc. (ABB) KOR-20ER extende  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Comcast of N.Y. Franchise With Village of Pawling, Dutchess County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0536) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Comcast of New York, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Pawling, Dutchess County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on September 18, 2023, and supplemented on September 19, 2023, October 10, 2023, and December 6, 2023, Comcast of New York, LLC   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With City of Geneva, Ontario County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0592) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the City of Geneva, Ontario County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 10, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal o  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Adams, Jefferson County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0605) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Adams, Jefferson County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 17, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Burke, Franklin County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0608) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Burke, Franklin County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 20, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal o  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Highlands, Orange County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0596) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Highlands, Orange County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 11, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Machias, Cattaraugus County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0602) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Machias, Cattaraugus County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 11, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the rene  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Owego, Tioga County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0557) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Owego, Tioga County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 4, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of it  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Town of Watson, Lewis County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0598) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Town of Watson, Lewis County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 11, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the renewal of   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Village of Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0584) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Sackets Harbor, Jefferson County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 4, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of t  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Renewal Involving Spectrum Northeast Franchise With Village of Whitesboro, Oneida County
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving renewal (Case No. 23-V-0575) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * Petition of Spectrum Northeast, LLC for Approval of the Renewal of its Franchise with the Village of Whitesboro, Oneida County. ORDER APPROVING RENEWAL BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By petition filed on October 4, 2023, Spectrum Northeast, LLC d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc. submitted an application for approval of the rene  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Tariff Amendments Involving Corning Natural Gas
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving tariff amendments (Case No. 21-G-0394) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Corning Natural Gas Corporation for Gas Service. ORDER APPROVING TARIFF AMENDMENTS ON A PERMANENT BASIS AND DIRECTING FURTHER TARIFF REVISIONS BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On May 18, 2023, Corning Natural Gas Corporation (Corni  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Approving Tariff Amendments Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order approving tariff amendments (Cases No. 20-E-0380; 20-G-0381) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Authorizing Submetering Involving Gowcan Owner
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order authorizing submetering (Case No. 23-E-0267) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Notice of Intent of Gowcan Owner LLC to Submeter Electricity at 498 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, Located in the Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER AUTHORIZING SUBMETERING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION By notice of intent filed May 16, 2023 (Notice of Intent), Gowcan Owner LLC (Owner) requests a  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Denying Petition for Rehearing Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order denying petition for rehearing (Case No. 22-G-0699) on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Petition of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid, Pursuant to PSL Section 70, for Approval to Lease Certain Real Property in the Village of Sag Harbor to 11 Bridge Street, LLC with an Original Cost of Less Than $100,000. ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR REHEARING BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On November 9,   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Denying Petition for Rehearing Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order denying petition for rehearing (Case No. 22-E-0461) on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * In the Matter of the Rules and Regulations of the Public Service Commission, Contained in 16 NYCRR in Relation to Complaint Procedures - Appeal by George R. Cowan of the Informal Hearing Decision Rendered in Favor of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid (156989). ORDER DENYING PETITION FOR REHEARING BY  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving National Grid, National Grid N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 17-E-0238; 17-G-0239; 19-G-0309; 19-G-0310; 20-E-0380; 20-G-0381) on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a Na  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order Involving State Universal Service Fund
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 15-M-0742) on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Review the State Universal Service Fund. ORDER APPROVING RECOVERY OF INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION CHARGE REVENUE LOSSES BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 20, 2023, nine small Incumbent Local Exchange Carriers (the nine ILECs)/1 filed tariff amendments, effective January 1, 2024, requesting Commissio  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling Adjourning Procedural Schedule Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling adjourning procedural schedule (Case No. 22-T-0654) on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * Petition of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article VII for its Lockport-Batavia Line 112 Rebuild Project in Niagara and Genesee Counties. RULING ADJOURNING PROCEDURAL SCHEDULE MAUREEN F. LEARY, Administrative Law Judge:  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving 3 Companies
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 21, 2023: * * * To: Andrew M. Klein, Klein Law Group PLLC, 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY 12207, aklein@kleinlawpllc.com Re: Matter 23-02033 - Joint Petition of Pike Street, LLC, CCP II Finco, LLC, and IPC Corp., for Approval to Transfer a Minority Interest. Dear Andrew Klein: I am writing in regard to the joint petition of Pike Street, LLC, CCP II Finco, LLC, and I  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Mansfield Power & Gas
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 23 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 22, 2023: * * * To: Steve Moore, Mansfield Power & Gas, 1025 Airport Parkway, Gainesville, GA 30501, smoore@mansfieldpowergas.co Re: 2024 Annual Compliance Dear Mr. Moore: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Middleburgh Telephone
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 20 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * To: Keith J. Roland, Roland Law Firm, 4 Tower Place, Albany, NY 12203, kroland@keithrolandlaw.com Re: Joint Petition of Multiple Individuals for Authority, Pursuant to Sections 99 and 100 of the Public Service Law, to Transfer and Acquire Common Stock of The Middleburgh Telephone Company and its Regulated Affiliates, and for Waiver of 16 N.Y.C.R.R. Parts 18, 3  more
N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving S.J. Energy Partners
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 20, 2023: * * * To: Jospeh D'Arco, S.J. Energy Partners, Inc., 6717 Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220, jdarco@sjfuelco.com Re: 2024 Annual Compliance Dear Mr. Darco: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 2.D.1 of the New York Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has b  more
N.Y. State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations (Saratoga County) (https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/15/town-ballston-water-fund-financial-operations-2023m-60) Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water fund operat  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-126) entitled "Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials maintained complete and accurate capital asset records. * * * Key Findings BOCES' capital asset records were   more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023-118) entitled "Fairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Fairport Central School District (District) officials accurately paid employees and properly calculated employees' leave accruals. * * * Key Findings District officials generally paid the 33 employees we tested accurately and proper  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Fire Island Union Free School District - Claims Auditing'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-114) entitled "Fire Island Union Free School District - Claims Auditing." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Fire Island Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) properly audited claims before payment. * * * Key Findings The Board did not properly audit claims before payment. As a result, there was an increased risk th  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Herkimer County - Court and Trust Funds'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023-C&T-2) entitled "Herkimer County - Court and Trust Funds." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Findings * The Treasurer generally established adequate procedures and maintained appropriate records. * While the Treasurer filed an annual report with OSC showing court and trust fund actions for 2022, including beginning balances, receipts, payments and ending balances totaling $50,700  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-103) entitled "Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Capital Assets." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Orleans/Niagara Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) capital asset records were complete and accurate. * * * Key Findings BOCES' capital asset records were not complete or accurate to ensure that assets w  more
N.Y. State Comptroller: 'Town of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations'
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 15 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2023M-60) entitled "Town of Ballston - Water Fund Financial Operations." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Ballston (Town) officials provided adequate oversight of the water fund's financial operations. * * * Key Findings Officials did not provide adequate oversight of water fund operations. As a result, delinquent accounts were not accura  more
N.Y. State Department of Health Among Leading States Keeping Families and Children Enrolled In Medicaid During Public Health Emergency Unwind
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: The New York State Department of Health announced today it ranks among the top five states in keeping families and children enrolled in Medicaid during the Public Health Emergency (PHE) unwind, according to a report released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Data from the report shows that states that have adopted more flexibilities provided by CMS and pr  more
N.Y. State Education Dept.: New York State Library Announces January Public Programs
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 22 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: The New York State Library announces its upcoming programming for January, including webinars and events related to history and genealogical services. The following upcoming free programming requires registration and is available in person or offered online, as indicated per each listing. Onsite Walking Tour of the Local History and Genealogy Resources at the New York State   more
N.Y. State Energy Research & Development Authority: Cap-and-Invest Outline and Affordability Study Released
ALBANY, New York, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority issued the following news on Dec. 20, 2023: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today announced the release of two key documents and a series of stakeholder meetings in the ongoing development of New York's Cap-and-Invest Program (NYCI), a program to reduce harmful climate-altering greenhouse gas e  more
N.Y. State Power Authority, New York State Canal Corporation's Reimagine the Canals Iconic Lighting Program Internationally Recognized for Illumination of Canal Infrastructure
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 21 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Corporation today announced that a program of the Reimagine the Canals initiative has been internationally recognized with a prestigious LIT Lighting Design Award for the illumination of infrastructure along the New York State Canal system. The Office for Visual Interaction (OVI), a New York City based architec  more
N.Y.C. Health Department Marks the End of a Successful 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: The year 2023 was marked by ambitious goal-setting and service expansions at the Health Department. Over the past year, the agency launched a citywide campaign to extend lifespans in New York City to an all-time high by 2030 and brought forward a comprehensive mental health agenda. In addition, the agency launched new services and developed its internal data and analytics capacity.   more
National Grid Enables the Largest Buffalo-Based Multi-Unit Housing Complex to Offer EV Charging Stations
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Dec. 20 -- National Grid, an electricity and natural gas delivery company, issued the following news release: Axis 360 Apartments, through National Grid's Electric Vehicle Make-Ready Program, has installed 18 Level 2 EV charging plugs for its residents, making it the largest EV charging installation at a multi-unit apartment complex in Western New York. Axis 360 Management Team Member Sarah Korniczky said that tenants, many of whom are University at Buffalo students, no  more
National Republican Congressional Committee: 77% Higher Medicare Cost for New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: The Inflation Reduction Act-that Tom Suozzi voted for0(0%)-will cause Medicare Part D prescription drug premiums to rise by as much as 77% in New York according to a new study0(0%). Unfortunately for New Yorkers, Suozzi's IRA is actually making medication more expensive. "Senior citizens on fixed incomes were already the most vulnerable to Tom Suozzi's extreme inflationary agenda. Now Grandma an  more
National Republican Congressional Committee: Migrant Crisis Supported by Suozzi
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Yesterday, NYC Mayor Eric Adams said that city officials will need to make "extremely painful" budget cuts due to the migrant crisis. This is the same migrant crisis that Tom Suozzi enabled during his time in Congress when he repeatedlyvotedin favor of funding for sanctuary cities. "The New York City migrant crisis has spilled into the surrounding suburbs and wrecked major havoc on Long Island f  more
National Search Underway for Niagara County Community College's Eighth President
SANBORN, New York, Dec. 22 -- Niagara County Community College issued the following news: Niagara County Community College (NCCC) has announced the launch of a national search for its eighth president, who will succeed Dr. William Murabito upon his retirement on June 30, 2024. The college's board of trustees has appointed Kevin Clark, chair of the NCCC board of trustees, to lead the search. Rounding out the search committee are: * Kaelyn Ashton-Wells, NCCC student * Lindsey Bax, faculty membe  more
New DCCC Digital Video: House Republicans Are Wildly Unproductive and Unfit to Govern
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Today, the DCCC is launching a new video (https://dccc.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=770f7b12a915ba3a02d78536b&id=1d9c3262a4&e=9a5cefdebc) exposing the continued failure of the Republican-led House that has been mired by chaos, crisis, and confusion under the extreme MAGA Republican majority. The video shows MAGA extremists Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tim Burchett lamen  more
New method could help estimate wildlife disease spread
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new method could be used by biologists to estimate the prevalence of disease in free-ranging wildlife and help determine how many samples are needed to detect a disease. This is important because wildlife agencies often lack the financial and labor resources to collect enough samples to accurately measure how widely a disease has spread. In order to prevent human and animal pandemics with wildlife origins, such as wit  more
New research urges data-driven action for food systems change
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 21 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "The state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030", published today by The Food Systems Countdown to 2030 Initiative (FSCI), provides the first science-based monitoring to guide decision-makers as they seek wholesale transformation of the global agriculture and food systems. This transformation is needed urgently both to reduce the environmental impact of these systems and to mitigate the impact of climate ch  more
New School: Semi-Finalists and Dates Announced for the 2024 Alexis Gregory Vendome Prize in Partnership With the Mannes School of Music
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The New School issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2023: Mannes School of Music at The New School's College of Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the schedule of events for the new partnership with the Alexis Gregory Foundation - the Alexis Gregory Vendome Prize in Partnership with the Mannes School of Music. Following a grant made by the foundation, the Mannes School of Music will manage, host and present this prestigious international piano competition. The  more
New York City Law Department 2023 Notable Cases & Initiatives
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- The New York City Law Department issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix today released a list of notable cases and initiatives undertaken by the New York City Law Department over the last 12 months, demonstrating the office's continued commitment to advancing the interests of New Yorkers. "The dedicated members of the Law Department work tirelessly to advance the welfare of this City and its residents,"   more
New York Institute of Technology Issues Commentary to The Hill: Cutting Federal Funding for Basic Research Hurts the Economy
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following commentary to The Hill on Dec. 18, 2023: * * * Cutting Federal Funding for Basic Research Hurts the Economy By Libby Sullivan Amid ongoing budget brinkmanship, U.S. House and Senate panels have proposed significant funding cuts for basic scientific research. That would be a grave mistake for our nation's long-term economic success, writes Provost and Executive Vice President Jerry Balentine, D.O., in an op-ed in T  more
New York Institute of Technology: A Problem-Solver Takes Action
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news: Arianna Armelli (B.Arch. '12) was always drawn to problem-solving and solution-building. As a high school student, she attended an industry-focused charter school and then went on to study architecture at New York Tech. After graduating, she embarked on her career in architecture--until Mother Nature and the nature of invention changed her course. "I was working on large-scale development projects that happene  more
New York Institute of Technology: NYITCOM and Health Professions Students Present Research
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Allison Eichler Seven students representing the College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) and the School of Health Professions traveled to NYU Langone Health's academic medical center in New York, N.Y., on November 11 to present their scholarly research at the Greater New York Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine's 2023 Annual Fall Meeting. This year's conference theme was A.I. in Exe  more
Newhouse School: Best Day Ever! Behind the Expansive Efforts to Market the 'Barbie' Movie
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 21 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: The "Barbie" movie turned into a blockbuster this year, aided in part by one of the most expansive efforts ever to market a film, stretching far beyond movie trailers and interviews with the stars. Warner Bros. and the Mattel toy company created more ways to reach generations of consumers who have a connection to the doll and the "Barbie" image. On a recent episode of the N  more
Newhouse School: How Our Personal Data Footprint Can Be a Tool for Good
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 21 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: By Genaro C. Armas While the volume of personal data collected on consumers can worry some people, data sharing can be used for good, too, said Beth Egan, an associate professor and director of the master's in advertising program at the Newhouse School. Egan delivered a Tedx Talk on the topic in which she outlined some of the many ways that data sharing has a positive impac  more
Newhouse Students Shine With 2 Top Prizes Among Haul at Hearst Journalism Awards
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 23 -- Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications issued the following news: Newhouse School students took top prizes in the Television Features and Multimedia Narrative Storytelling competitions at the prestigious Hearst Journalism Awards. For finishing first in the TV features category, senior broadcast and digital journalism major John Perik won a $3,000 award and qualified for the National Television Championship in San Francisco in June. Murphy  more
Northwest Bank Promotes Community Lending Officer in Western New York
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 20 -- Northwest Bank issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Northwest Bank, a full-service financial institution offering a complete line of business and personal banking solutions, today announced the promotion of Johnathan Graves to community lending officer. Rocco Diina, senior vice president, head of mortgage sales, made the announcement. In his new role, Graves will proactively solicit and originate new CRA-qualifying residential mortgage and small bus  more
NY Times op-ed by philosopher Kate Manne wins award
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: "Diet Culture Is Unhealthy. It's Also Immoral," an op-ed written by Kate Manne, associate professor of philosophy in the College of Arts and Sciences, has won the American Philosophical Association's (APA) 2023 Public Philosophy Op-Ed contest. The award honors "standout pieces that successfully blend philosophical argumentation with an op-ed writing style." In the op-ed, published Nov. 3, 2022 in the New York Times, Man  more
NYC Environmental Protection Dept. Makes Major Strides to Combat Climate Change and Improve Quality of Life In 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Demonstrating all the work done to protect and improve the environment and quality of life in New York City, NYC's Chief Climate Officer and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala today released a list of key wins achieved for New Yorkers in 2023. "Climate change is impacting the city rapidly-from one of the driest summers on re  more
NYC Environmental Protection Dept.: New "Green" Community Schoolyard Opens at Maspeth Elementary
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The New York City Department of Environmental Protection and The Trust for Public Land, in partnership with Council Member Robert Holden and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr., on Monday celebrated the opening of the newly renovated 'green' schoolyard at P.S. 153Q, Maspeth Elementary, in Maspeth, Queens. The upgraded playground features green infrastructure that will manag  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Shares Its 2023 Accomplishments
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: NYC Health + Hospitals today shared an overview of its accomplishments for the year. Highlights include being recognized for the delivery of high-quality care to patients, new state of the art facilities, answering the need for asylum seeker care and services, and investing in the NYC Health + Hospitals' workforce. "NYC Health + Hospitals has so much to be proud of this year, and I want t  more
NYC PARKS REFLECTS ON SUCCESSFUL YEAR OF COLLABORATION, CONSERVATION, AND COMMUNITY
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release: As the year comes to an end, NYC Parks reflects on the past 365 days spent enhancing New York's public greenspaces, investing in equity, and strengthening communities to keep New Yorkers healthy and safe. "This administration continues to deliver for New Yorkers, and 2023 brought a host of investments to enhance the city's green and public spaces. At Parks, we were proud to partner with  more
NYCEDC, NYC Media Lab to Open Digital Game Design Incubator at NYU Tandon
BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- New York University's Tandon School of Engineering issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: * * * NYCEDC-founded NYC Media Lab plans to introduce an incubator program focused on digital game design and development to make New York City a hub for digital game development and production * * * Today, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), in conjunction with NYC Media Lab (NYCML), approved the creation of NYC Game Design Futur  more
NYU Law Faculty on the Cases They Found Most Interesting to Follow in 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- The New York University School of Law issued the following news: With a ban on affirmative action in college admissions, a finding of fraud against former President Trump in a civil case, and challenges to Congress's power to tax, the year 2023 brought no shortage of legal drama. But those weren't the only recent cases that could have a big impact in the years to come. For insight on other 2023 cases with big potential consequences, including litigation still making its wa  more
NYU Students Selected as 2024-25 Schwarzman Scholars
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: New York University undergraduates from all three degree-granting campuses--New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai--have been selected as 2024-25 Schwarzman Scholars, an honor that will support master's degree study in global affairs at Tsinghua University's Schwarzman College in Beijing. Bincheng (Stephane) Mao, a senior in Global Liberal Studies at NYU, as well as Valentin Josan, Sachintha (Sachi) Pilapitiya, and  more
NYU: Evaluating the Truthfulness of Fake News Through Online Searches Increases the Chances of Believing Misinformation
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * Surprising Study Results Show Limits of Using Recommended Steps to Debunk False Content * * * Conventional wisdom suggests that searching online to evaluate the veracity of misinformation would reduce belief in it. But a new study by a team of researchers shows the opposite occurs: Searching to evaluate the truthfulness of false news articles actually increases the probability of believing misinformati  more
NYU: Stern in the News | December 19, 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following "Stern in the News" wrap up: * * * * Forbes | 12/18/2023 | Professor Aswath Damodaran interview: "China's Reopening: How the Biggest Investment Theme of the Year Flopped." (https://www.forbesindia.com/article/take-one-big-story-of-the-day/chinas-reopening-how-the-biggest-investment-theme-of-the-year-flopped/90373/1) * Bloomberg | 12/17/2023 | Joint research from Professor Viral Acharya is spotl  more
Paul Hastings Secures Complete Defense Verdict in $70M Trial
LOS ANGELES, California, Dec. 23 -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: Paul Hastings LLP earned a complete defense verdict on behalf of Innogy Renewables US LLC (now known as RWE Renewables Americas LLC) in a dispute over the construction of a 126-megawatt renewable energy wind project in Western New York. In Trireme Energy Holdings Inc. v. Innogy Renewables US LLC, Trireme claimed that Innogy breached the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in connection with t  more
Paul, Weiss Adds Experienced Finance Partner in London
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2023: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Taner Hassan, a senior sponsor-side finance partner, is joining the firm's finance team in London as head of European Leveraged Finance. Hassan advises global private equity borrowers and sponsors in a broad range of financings, including buyout and infrastructure financings, across Europe. "Taner is trust  more
Photo Gallery: MMC's 2023 Donor Appreciation Reception
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news: Donors make a difference! On December 5, MMC held a reception celebrating alums and friends of the College who are helping to support student scholarships and programs. The event took place in the Judith Mara Carson Center for Visual Arts, a state-of-the-art facility made possible by the generosity of Carson '03 and her husband Russ. The Carson Family Charitable Trust funded the center's creation and student scholarshi  more
PILLSBURY TRIAL TEAM WINS $54 MILLION JURY VERDICT IN OIL CARGO CASE FOR CITGO
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: APillsbury trial team won a $54 million jury verdict for CITGO Petroleum Corporation in an insurance coverage dispute over the value of oil cargo seized in connection with political unrest in Venezuela in 2020. The verdict was handed down on December 18 after a week-long trial in the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York against certain Lloyd's underwriters and other insurers of the cargo, which i  more
Pillsbury: Nordic Semiconductor Acquires IP Portfolio of U.S.-Based AI and Machine Learning Company Atlazo
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Nordic Semiconductor, a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology that powers the Internet of Things (IoT), in its recent acquisition of the IP portfolio of Atlazo, a technology leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) processors, sensor interface design and energy management for tiny edge devices. The acquisition is expected to   more
Pillsbury: Pro Bono Litigation Team Leads New Jersey Lawsuit In Ghost Gun Case
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Litigation partner Kenneth Taber is serving as pro bono counsel to New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin in filing suit against a "ghost" gun parts manufacturer and gun show hosting company as a part of the state's newly launched Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Office. Filed on December 12, the lawsuit was brought under a 2022 law authorizing the state to br  more
Reed Smith: New York Private Equity Team Represents Leeds Equity Partners, Its Portfolio Company Exterro in the Acquisition of Divebell
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Reed Smith announced that it has advised private equity fund Leeds Equity Partners and its portfolio company, Exterro, in the acquisition of Divebell. Exterro is a leading provider of legal governance, risk management and compliance (GRC) software designed specifically for in-house legal, privacy and IT teams. Divebell is a best-in-class automation platform for data discovery, protection and complian  more
Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on November 1, 2023 in the Confines of the 60th Precinct
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2023: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on November 1th, 2023 in the confines of the 60th Precinct.. The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with bo  more
Researchers mold model for more nimble networks
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 20 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Roughly three decades since the dawn of the World Wide Web, the process by which data pings around the internet and to our devices has, by design, remained largely unchanged. Seeking to modernize the internet's architecture through software-defined networks, scholars from Cornell and the Open University of the Netherlands have developed a programmable network model that offers researchers and network administrators an o  more
Rider Students Intern With NY Giants as Part of New Partnership
LAWRENCEVILLE, New Jersey, Dec. 20 -- Rider University issued the following news release: Two aspiring sports agents are the first Rider University students to intern with the New York Giants since the school became the football team's official higher education partner. When the Giants kicked off their season in September at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, senior Joseph Ayoub and junior Catie VanBogelen began their stints as game-day interns. Their duties include escorting the   more
RIT Researchers Develop New Technique to Study How Cancer Cells Move
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: In tumors, cells follow microscopic fibers, comparable to following roads through a city. Researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology developed a new technique to study different features of these "fiber highways" to provide new insights into how cells move efficiently through the tumor environment. The study, published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials, focused on   more
Rockefeller University: Revealing How an Ancient Genetic Invader Inhabits Our DNA
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Billions of years ago, as primitive lifeforms were becoming more complex, a selfish genetic component became a sort of genome colonizer. Using a copy-and-paste mechanism, this pernicious bit of code replicated and inserted itself again and again into a variety of genomes. Over time, all eukaryotic organisms inherited the code--including us. In fact, this ancient genetic element wrote about one-third of the human gen  more
Ryan St. Jean Named a 2024 Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellow
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Ryan St. Jean '24, an international relations major in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2024 Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellow. He is one of only 45 recipients chosen from hundreds of applicants from around the nation for this prestigious honor. Funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by the Washington Center,  more
Scanner data can help NYS farmers boost market sales
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Julie and Steve Rockcastle, founders of Green Heron Growers in Cattaraugus County, are always trying to figure out what works and what doesn't when it comes to selling their grass-fed beef at farmers markets. So after a Cornell study showed them that customers spent less per transaction when the booth was busiest, and more when using credit cards, they decided to make some changes. "We realized that we could really use   more
Self-portraits give voice to vulnerable Cambodian fishing communities
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A study that used photos taken by participants to spark conversation reveals firsthand accounts of how climate change, land use and dams on the Mekong River are threatening the future of the communities dependent on those ecosystems. The study, which brought together Cornell researchers, Cambodian fishers and Cambodian researchers, used a methodology called photovoice. With photovoice, study participants take photos tha  more
Shaoyi Jiang elected to National Academy of Inventors
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 19 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Shaoyi Jiang, Ph.D. '93, the Robert Langer '70 Family and Friends Professor in Cornell's Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering, has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors for his pioneering work with zwitterionic materials. Election to the National Academy of Inventors is the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors, according to a Dec. 12 announcement by the academy introducing  more
Shubha Ghosh Receives 2023-24 Wikimedia Race and Knowledge Equity Fellowship
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Shubha Ghosh, Crandall Melvin Professor of Law and director of the Syracuse Intellectual Property Law Institute, has been awarded a 2023-24 Wikimedia Race and Knowledge Equity (WRKE) Fellowship. The WRKE Fellowship Program is a one-year fellowship designed to explore the intersection of racial equity, free knowledge and the intellectual property ecosystem and to promote sound policy for achieving social justice throu  more
Springfield College Celebrates World Basketball Day With Author David Hollander
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Springfield College issued the following news on Dec. 18, 2023: By: Damon Markiewicz The Springfield College Division of Inclusion and Community Engagement hosted an early celebration of "World Basketball Day" on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, with a virtual presentation featuring professor and author David Hollander titled, "How Basketball Can Save the World." Hollander is a clinical professor at the New York University School of Professional Stu  more
St. John's Students Join Thousands of Fellow Catholics at Eucharistic Congress
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 21 -- St. John's University issued the following news: Eight St. John's University students were among thousands of Catholics who gathered in Auriesville, NY, recently for the New York State Eucharistic Congress. Sponsored by the eight Catholic dioceses of New York state, the Eucharistic Congress is part of a national effort to reinvigorate devotion to the Eucharist. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, NY, teaming with the Archdiocese of New York and the state's six ot  more
St. John's University: Physics Minor Earns First-Place Poster Award at National Conference
QUEENS, New York, Dec. 22 -- St. John's University issued the following news: A St. John's University student who minors in Physics recently won a top prize at a poster competition held during the 2023 National Society of Black Physicists Conference at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, TN. Lucas Shears, who is majoring in Environmental Sustainability and Decision-Making at the St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, took home a first-place Optica Poster Award for his poste  more
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute Students Make 42nd Annual Food Delivery to Warming House
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Dec. 21 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: For the 42nd consecutive year, students from St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute on Wednesday delivered a truckload of nonperishable food items and paper products to the Warming House, St. Bonaventure University's soup kitchen on North Union Street in Olean. This year was the 53rd anniversary of the St. Joe's Food Basket. The Warming House, which started receiving donations from St. Joe's in 1982,  more
Stress Less: Newhouse Student's Mindfulness Book for Teens Is Rooted in Family Ties
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The idea for a new book about mindfulness by Adam Avin '26, a sophomore in the Newhouse School of Public Communications, is rooted in the days he spent with his great grandparents 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 Science category on Amazon after bei  more
Summer Binghamton Enrichment Program Prepared Mohamed Bakhit as a Student and Leader
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 21 -- Binghamton University issued the following news on Dec. 19, 2023: By Brett Ford A few years ago, Binghamton University junior Mohamed Bakhit would never have imagined himself to be where he is today. Bakhit grew up in Brooklyn, the youngest of four siblings. Bakhit's parents, who emigrated from Sudan to the United States before having children, sacrificed a lot to give their children a promising life and encouraged Mohamed and his siblings to value education fr  more
SUNY Fredonia Computer Science Club Leads 'Hour of Code' Activities
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 19 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Learning how to write computer code from scratch was among several highlights for nearly three dozen area students at SUNY Fredonia for Hour of Code, a global initiative that promotes computer science and computer programming during Computer Science Week. Hour of Code is held during Computer Science Week in honor of Grace Murray Hopper, a computer science pioneer and naval officer who is  more
SUNY Fredonia Students Earn Cybersecurity Certification
FREDONIA, New York, Dec. 20 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Four students at SUNY Fredonia - Norman Barker, Jiwon Chae, Mark Hoffman and Daniel Senn - recently earned the TestOut Security Pro Certification. The certification test was the final assessment in the SUNY Fredonia course, CSIT 201: Computer Security and Ethics. Mr. Barker is a senior Business Administration: Management major from Gerry, NY; Ms. Chae, a junior Computer Science major fro  more
SUNY Poly, Herkimer College Reaffirm Partnership
UTICA, New York, Dec. 21 -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) and Herkimer County Community College (Herkimer College) recently signed an agreement that strengthens the two institutions' existing partnership through a Dual Admissions Program. The reaffirmed agreement concurrently admits students to a bachelor's degree program at SUNY Poly upon admission to Herkimer College, guaranteeing a seamless t  more
SUNY-Cortland: Australia Transforms Collegian
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 22 -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland senior Ashton Patalidis recently took another step toward his goal of becoming a diplomat by studying abroad in Australia, courtesy of a prestigious $5,000 scholarship managed by the U.S. Department of State. "Personally, I was looking for growth, a good life experience," said Patalidis, a sociology and criminology major who graduates next spring. "Education can only take yo  more
SUNY-Cortland: Football Earns First-Ever National Title in Thriller
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 18 -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland's football team capped the most successful season in program history with the ultimate prize: its first-ever national championship trophy. The Red Dragons won the 50th Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl in thrilling fashion, 38-37, over previously unbeaten and top-ranked North Central College (Ill.), snapping a 29-game winning streak for the Cardinals. The national championship took pla  more
SUNY-Cortland: Student Advocate Wins Plum Albany Internship
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 22 -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: SUNY Cortland sophomore Kaylee Evans will spend her spring semester working in Albany to influence state lawmakers after being selected for a highly competitive internship with the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), the largest student-directed nonpartisan nonprofit in the state. Until the end of New York's legislative session in late May, the political science major from B  more
SUNY-Cortland: Toxic Flatworms Fuel Student Research Project
CORTLAND, New York, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Cortland Campus issued the following news: Worms are commonly dismissed as beneath us -- literally. But Elizabeth DuBois, a junior biology major at SUNY Cortland, knows these oft-ignored creatures have potential to be underground sensations of the science world. For DuBois' honors thesis research project, that means unlocking the secrets of a bacteria found on Bipalium kewense and Bipalium adventitium, toxic varieties of  more
SUNY-Empire State University: Professor Valeri Chukhlomin Serves as Judge in QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, Dec. 19 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Professor Valeri Chukhlomin virtually attended and served as a judge at the QS Reimagine Education Awards and Conference, which took place in Abu Dhabi from December 11-13. Nicknamed "the Oscars of Higher Education innovation", it is a global event that showcases and celebrates the most promising innovations by leading universities, companies, governmental agencie  more
SUNY-Orange: College Announces Spring Certification Courses
NEWBURGH, New York, Dec. 19 -- The State University of New York's Orange County Campus issued the following news: To support Hudson Valley residents seeking to start or enhance their careers, SUNY Orange will be offering certification and credentialing courses this Spring in such areas as healthcare, manufacturing, commercial driving and fiber optics. Designed to efficiently train or upskill students for rewarding careers with sustainable salaries in a competitive work market, SUNY Orange's co  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Christopher Morley, PhD Elected to Board of National Association for Schools and Programs of Public Health
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 20 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Chris Morley, PhD, chair of the Department of Public Health and Preventive Medicine at Upstate Medical University, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Association for Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH), for a three-year term as a member-at-large. Morley is the first Upstate faculty member to be elected to the ASPPH Board. The nine-person Board inc  more
Supply chain management meets modern analytics in Cornell certificate program
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 22 -- Cornell University issued the following news: While supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have mostly eased, predicting customer demand and other elements of supply chain management continue to present companies with complex existential challenges. The crisis laid bare the vulnerabilities in traditional forecasting models - where a single miscalculation could lead to product shortages and severe revenue losses - and revealed the need for a more a  more
Taft: Bilott To Speak At Mass Torts Made Perfect Spring 2024 Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Dec. 20 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft partner Rob Bilott will be joined by actor Mark Ruffalo to speak at the Mass Torts Made Perfect (MTMP) Spring 2024 conference on April 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. More information can be found here (https://mtmp.com/register/). Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare" (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/10/magazine/the-lawyer-who-became-duponts-worst-nightmare.html?v  more
Talithia Williams to Serve as Featured Speaker for 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Talithia Williams, Ph.D., big data expert, math professor and host of "NOVA Wonders," will serve as featured speaker at the 39th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 21, in the JMA Wireless Dome. This year's theme is "The Reach of the Dream." Tickets for the dinner and program are now available. This annual event is the largest of its kind on any college campus. The program seeks to ho  more
The Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Dialoguing through differences with IDP
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel are joined by Rachel Sumner and Stephen Kim, colleagues with the Intergroup Dialogue Project (IDP) at Cornell, for a conversation about the project and how it has influenced communicating across differences for over a decade at the university. Stephen Kim, curriculum specialist with the Intergroup Dialogue Project IDP first came to C  more
Three new apple rootstocks bolster Geneva's distinguished program
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: There is no denying the success and reach of the Geneva Apple Rootstock program at Cornell AgriTech. The numbers say it all. "I think we have close to 70 million trees planted on Geneva rootstocks around the world," said Gennaro Fazio, adjunct associate professor of horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). "Typically, we are planting somewhere between 5 million and 7 million trees a year in t  more
Three new apple rootstocks bolster Geneva's program
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: There is no denying the reach of the Geneva Apple Rootstock program at Cornell AgriTech. The numbers say it all. "I think we have close to 70 million trees planted on Geneva rootstocks around the world," said Gennaro Fazio, adjunct associate professor of horticulture in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). "Typically, we are planting somewhere between 5 million and 7 million trees a year in the U.S. alon  more
TIAA Traditional Offers Highest New Money Payout Rate in More Than 20 Years
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- TIAA, a provider of financial services in the academic, research, medical, cultural and governmental fields, issued the following news release: Participants electing lifetime income from TIAA Traditional (https://www.tiaa.org/public/retire/financial-products/annuities/retirement-plan-annuities/tiaa-traditional-annuity/tiaa-traditional-shares-profits-three-ways), TIAA's flagship annuity, in January 2024 will receive a historically high payout rate of 8.2%. "When yo  more
Tracing Indian Ocean slavery through Iranian cinema
ITHACA, New York, Dec. 18 -- Cornell University issued the following news: As a graduate student, Parisa Vaziri was compelled to learn more about the history of enslavement in the Indian Ocean. "It managed to be simultaneously mysterious, taboo, uninteresting and nonexistent for most people," said Vaziri, assistant professor of comparative literature and Near Eastern studies in the College of Arts and Sciences. At the time, Vaziri was studying Iranian films made in the 1960s and 1970s, one of  more
Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on NY1's "Inside City Hall"
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a television interview on Dec. 20, 2023, by Errol Louis of NY1's "Inside City Hall": * * * Errol Louis: Welcome back to Inside City Hall. As we told you before the break the City Council passed two high profile bills today. The first requires NYPD officers to report some low level encounters with the public, the second would ban solitary confinement in most forms in city jails. Both of these have veto proof major  more
Transcript: Mayor Adams Calls in Live on 77 WABC's "Cats and Cosby"
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on Dec. 20, 2023, by John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby of 77 WABC's "Cats and Cosby": * * * John Catsimatidis: Mr. Mayor, welcome to Cats & Cosby. Mayor Eric Adams: Thank you. It's great to be on. How are you guys doing? Happy Holidays to you. Rita Cosby: You, too. Catsimatidis: Oh, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays. And we're worried. I understand the City Council just passed those two bills. And w  more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Appears on PIX 11's "PIX on Politics"
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a PIX 11's "PIX on Politics" by Dan Mannarino on Dec. 17, 2023: * * * Dan Mannarino: Good Sunday morning, everybody, and welcome to PIX on Politics. I'm Dan Mannarino. Well, it is that time of year, right, when many of us take some time to reflect on the past 12 months. And what a year it has been: what we learned, what we went through, what could be better; and, a look ahead to 2024. And this morning I'm doing   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Appears on WABC-TV's "Tiempo"
NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an appears on WABC-TV's "Tiempo" on Dec. 17, 2023: * * * Joe Torres: Buenos dias y bienvenidos, good morning and welcome once again to Tiempo. I'm Joe Torres. We are out of the studio and in Lower Manhattan, specifically at City Hall with a very special guest today, Mayor Eric Adams on the program. We'll spend the next half hour focusing on the ever-growing migrant crisis here in New York City and at this point   more
Transcript: N.Y. Mayor Adams Celebrates NYCHA's Historic Year With Selection of Trust in First Resident Vote, Record-Breaking Progress
NEW YORK, Dec. 15 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of the New York City Housing Authority's celebration of the Nostrand Houses residents' vote to enter the Public Housing Preservation Trust: * * * Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer, Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce: Okay, good morning, everyone. Mayor Eric Adams: Just a moment. Who are all these young people here? Deputy Mayor Torres Springer: These are students from Bronxville. Mayor Adams: C'mon. C'  more
UB, Oishei Children's Hospital are Part of Major New Clinical Trial That Hopes to Make Lasting Impact in Treating Pregnancy-Related Hypertension
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The University at Buffalo is among three institutions selected for a major new clinical trial aimed at curbing hypertension and mental health issues in postpartum women, particularly those from marginalized populations. The study will enroll 6,000 postpartum women from priority populations -- mostly Black and Latinx women -- in three medical centers: Yale New Haven  more
UB-Founded Company Uses AI to Assist Surgeons Treating Brain Aneurysms in Real Time
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * QAS.AI awarded $1 million National Science Foundation grant for clinical evaluation in Buffalo, Florida * * * Brain, or intracranial aneurysms (IA), can lead to hemorrhagic strokes and are responsible for close to 500,000 deaths worldwide every year. Despite advances in medical treatments, around 65% of patients with ruptured IAs die from the initial bleed  more
Ukrainian Students Find Refuge in the Maxwell School Community
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 22 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Yulia Bychkovska was in Boston in February 2022 when Russian missile attacks struck a mostly residential area west of her home in Zhytomyr, Ukraine. Though she was in the U.S., she learned of the invasion before her mother. "I had to call my mom and wake her up to tell her the war had started," said Bychkovska, who had recently completed a bachelor's degree at Columbia College in Missouri. "I was very worried because  more
UMass-Dartmouth: Model United Nations Wins Three Awards in Germany
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Dec. 20 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news release: Following up on an Outstanding Delegation award in New York in the spring, UMassD's Model United Nations team sent 8 students in 2 groups to Erfurt, Germany, for their first international Model U.N. competition, coming home with an Honorable Delegation award and an Outstanding Position Paper award. "I'm immensely proud of all the work we put in to coordinate this trip and su  more
University at Buffalo: Changing the Black East Side - Pilot Initiative Will Holistically Tackle One Neighborhood's Social Determinants of Health
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Spurred by the "Harder We Run" report, the group will strive to demonstrate transformative change by focusing first on one neighborhood * * * A coalition of community groups and activists is coming together with University at Buffalo planners and researchers to radically transform one Black East Side neighborhood, and to do it sooner rather than later. Dri  more
University at Buffalo: For PANS Parents, Life Can Be a Nightmare
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New research hopes to provide pathways to Relief * * * For parents whose child has a rare condition that causes dramatic onset of symptoms like obsessions and compulsions, extreme irritability, or sensory issues, life can be a nightmare. The symptoms, typically triggered by an infection, can come on quickly, sometimes overnight, and last for weeks, months o  more
University at Buffalo: New App, Deepcover, to Help Older Adults Spot Online Scams
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 22 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Developed by UB's Center for Information Integrity and partners, the app borrows themes from Mission: Impossible, James Bond * * * Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to learn how to recognize online deceptions and prevent the spread of elder fraud. That, in a nutshell, is the idea behind Deepcover, a free new app available for download on Apple's App   more
University at Buffalo: Study - More Pregnant Adolescents Use E-Cigarettes
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The UB study found that e-cigarette use during pregnancy in adolescents does not statistically significantly correlate with small-for-gestational-age babies * * * The increased use of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) among adolescents is a relatively recent phenomenon; not surprisingly, University at Buffalo researchers have now determined that e-cigare  more
University Civilian Champions Wall of Honor Receives Three New Additions
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University has made significant accomplishments in providing access to higher education for veterans and military family members since the days of World War I. While the overall impact of those efforts is immeasurable, they did pave the way for the establishment of the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families in 2011. In honor of their contributions, J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor and found  more
University of Miami: Ukrainian Student Graduates With LL.M. Degree
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Dec. 19 -- The University of Miami's School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Iryna Shalinska's career path includes an unplanned pivot to Miami Law and sitting for the New York Bar Exam. * * * Two years ago, Iryna Shalinska was building a career as lead legal counsel at Recycling Solutions, a strategic byproduct and waste management company based in Kyiv, Ukraine. There, she conducted audits, built the company's corporate governance processes, maintaine  more
University of Rochester: Author Rachel L. Swarns to Deliver 2024 MLK Commemorative Address
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 21 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: Rachel L. Swarns, journalist, author, and associate professor of journalism at New York University, will deliver the University of Rochester's 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Address on Friday, January 19. Since 2001, the annual address has helped promote awareness and conversation about issues of diversity, freedom, civil rights, and social justice. This event is hosted by the Office of the  more
University of Rochester: Faculty Garner National and International Accolades
ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 21 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news release: The National Academy of Inventors, the American Heart Association, and the Rank Prize Funds are among the latest organizations honoring Rochester faculty. University of Rochester faculty regularly earn regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement. As part of an ongoing series, we're spotligh  more
University of St. Thomas: Dr. Yohuru Williams Joins NY Governor at Press Conference for Signing of Bill Favoring Reparations to Slavery Descendants
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Dec. 21 -- The University of St. Thomas issued the following news: Dr. Yohuru Williams, the founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, was pictured in an Associated Press article as he joined New York Gov. Kathy Hochul for a historic bill signing in New York City. Williams was invited by the governor's office to attend the event and offer remarks that put the historic legislation into a historical context. Williams acknowledged the   more
Upstate Offers Nuclear Scan for Heart Issue Once Thought Rare
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 23 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University now offers nuclear medicine diagnostic scanning for cardiac amyloidosis, a buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart tissue that can lead to heart failure and death but is often misdiagnosed. Upstate Chair of Medicine Cynthia Taub, MD, MBA, said early detection of amyloidosis may help halt the progression of the disease, yet many providers are   more
Upstate Outpatient Pediatric Clinics Recognized for Quality Care
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 21 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Pediatric and Adolescent Center (UPAC) and Upstate Pediatrics, outpatient clinics of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, have again been recognized by a national association for delivering high-quality patient-centered care. The clinic recognitions, awarded this month, come from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a private, non-profit organiza  more
Utica University: Dr. Douglas Edwards, Associate Professor of Philosophy, Receives 2023 Harold T. Clark, Jr. Award
UTICA, New York, Dec. 21 -- Utica University issued the following news: The Clark award, named for Harold "Tom" Clark Jr., a former member of the Utica University Foundation and past chairman of the Utica University Board of Trustees, has come to be recognized as one of Utica University's highest honors for scholarship among the faculty. Douglas Edwards, associate professor of philosophy at Utica University, has been selected as the recipient of the Harold T. Clark, Jr. Award. Each year, Utic  more
Vanderbilt: Candelaria to Step Down From Blair School of Music Leadership Role
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 19 -- Vanderbilt University issued the following news: Vanderbilt Blair School of Music Dean Lorenzo "Frank" Candelaria, who holds the Mark Wait Dean's Chair at the school, will step down as Blair's lead administrator, effective Dec. 31. Candelaria informed the Blair community earlier today that he would be leaving the dean's role to spend more time with his family. "As my wife, Casandra, and I begin a new chapter together, we are exploring ways to devote more time a  more
Vaughn College Hosts Ninth Annual Manufacturing Day Conference
FLUSHING, New York, Dec. 20 -- Vaughn College issued the following news: The Vaughn College Engineering and Technology Department hosted another successful Manufacturing Day Conference on Friday, October 27. The conference highlighted the advancement in the engineering and technology industries while raising awareness about the advantages of pursuing a career in manufacturing. Five speakers addressed participants regarding autonomous mobile robotic safety, automation in manufacturing, additive  more
Verizon Has Incorporated C-Band, Redundant Wi-Fi, Other Connectivity Solutions to Support the NORAD Tracks Santa Initiative for 21st Year in a Row
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: As Santa Claus makes final preparations in the North Pole for his worldwide sleigh ride, Verizon's holiday tech team is poised to track his whereabouts on December 24th. Partnering with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) for the 21st consecutive year, Verizon will provide support for a toll-free hotline that children can use to track Santa's Christmas Eve journey  more
Vibes Off This Holiday Season? Falk Professor and Social Worker Tracey Marchese Has Self-Care Tips
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 18 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Tracey Marchese From sentimental Amazon ads on TV to your neighbor's perfect holiday landscape to an endless stream of social media posts depicting a Hallmark-esque experience, we are often bombarded with messages depicting the "ideal" holiday season that don't always match up with our actual lives. And that's OK. In service of those perhaps feeling a little more "Grinch" and a little less "Buddy the Elf" this holid  more
WarnerMedia: Chef and Best-Selling Author Carla Hall is Chasing Flavor on New Max Series
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2023: Celebrity chef and best-selling author Carla Hall takes viewers on a global adventure to explore the unexpected roots of popular dishes within today's American food culture on the original Max series Chasing Flavor. Beginning on February 1st follow along as Carla's curiosity about America's most delicious dishes from chicken pot pie to ice cream leads her to Ghana, Italy, Tur  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Limited Series the Regime Debuts March 3
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: The six-episode HBO Original limited series THE REGIME, starring Academy Award(R)-winner Kate Winslet, written by Will Tracy and directed by Stephen Frears and Jessica Hobbs, debuts SUNDAY, MARCH 3 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Logline: THE REGIME tells the story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime a  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Renews Original Drama Series the Gilded Age for a Third Season
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: The HBO Original drama series THE GILDED AGE has been renewed for a third season. From creator Julian Fellowes ("Downton Abbey"), HBO's THE GILDED AGE has achieved acclaim for its ensemble cast, costume design, and Emmy(R)-winning production design. The season two finale aired December 17 and all episodes are available to stream on Max. Total premiere-night viewing for the second season grew  more
WarnerMedia: Investigation Discovery's Hit Series Death by Fame Returns With an All-New Season
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2023: Investigation Discovery, the leading true crime network, announced today the return of DEATH BY FAME for an all-new season this January, exploring more shocking true stories behind the rise, fall and murder of some of Hollywood's most promising stars. Stories include the murders of "Jam Master Jay" of Run-D.M.C., actress Tara Correa-McMullen of Judging Amy, lawyer-turned-lega  more
WarnerMedia: NHL on TNT to Exclusively Present 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic on Monday, Jan. 1
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Hour-Long Pregame Show to Begin at 2 p.m. ET Live from T-Mobile Park with Analysts Wayne Gretzky, Paul Bissonnette, Anson Carter & Host Liam McHugh Final Installment of Road to the NHL Winter Classic presented by Enterprise(R) to Premiere Ahead of Pregame Coverage, at 1:30 p.m. ET 2024 Discover NHL Winter Classic at 3 p.m. to Showcase Brandon Tanev, Matty Beniers & Seattle Kraken Hos  more
WarnerMedia: Real Time With Bill Maher Returns for Its 22nd Season January 19
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2023: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER will return for its 22nd season FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 at 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT, with a replay that night. 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." Th  more
WarnerMedia: What's New on Max This January
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Stream The Debut of HBO Original "True Detective: Night Country" and Max Original "On the Roam," New Seasons Of Max Original "Sort Of," HBO Original "Real Time with Bill Maher," And Adult Swim's "Rick and Morty," And Debut of HBO Original Documentary "Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project" * * * Max announces programming coming to the platform this January, including the debut of  more
Watson College Professor Named IEEE Fellow for Electronics Packaging Research
BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 19 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Chris Kocher As consumer demand for the latest and greatest gadgets has accelerated over the past 20 years, microchip manufacturers are not the only ones who need to keep up. Electronics packaging -- everything that ensures your device's optimum performance apart from the silicon chips -- also has evolved quickly to match those rapid advances. Binghamton University Professor SB Park, who has researc  more
Wayne State College: Two Students Nominated for 2024 College Broadcasting Awards
WAYNE, Nebraska, Dec. 19 -- Wayne State College issued the following news release: John Campbell and Grant Ferrell have been nominated for Intercollegiate Broadcasting System Media Awards. Award winners will be announced at the IBS annual conference in March 2024. Wayne State College students John Campbell, Grand Island, and Grant Ferrell, Lincoln, have been nominated for Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) Media Awards. Award winners will be announced at the IBS annual conference March  more
Wells College Signs Three Articulation Agreements With Cayuga Community College
AURORA, New York, Dec. 20 -- Wells College issued the following news: Wells College will begin offering three new transfer opportunities with Cayuga Community College for eligible students studying psychology, business, and biology. Under each articulation agreement, students from Cayuga who complete the courses within their program with at least a 2.5 GPA will be guaranteed admission to Wells for a bachelor's degree as juniors. Cayuga students who graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0 will rece  more
White & Case Advises Adelis on EQT's Investment in HVD Group
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Adelis owned HVD Group (Hantverksdata) on EQT's investment in HVD Group. Founded in 2012 and based in Sweden, Adelis is a private equity firm managing Euros2.5 billion in capital. Since raising its first fund in 2013, Adelis has been one of the most active investors in the Nordic middle-market, making 38 platform investments and more than 180 add-on acquisitions. HV  more
White & Case Advises Altor on Public Offer to Acquire Permascand
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Altor on its public contemplated offer through a special purpose vehicle to acquire all shares of Permascand Top Holding AB (publ) and its subsidiaries. Altor is a family of private equity funds focused on investing in and developing medium sized companies. Since inception, the family of Altor funds has raised more than Euros10 billion in total commitments and invest  more
White & Case Advises Aramco on Investment in Gas & Oil Pakistan
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, on its planned acquisition of a 40 percent equity stake in Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO). GO, a diversified downstream fuels, lubricants and convenience stores operator, is one of the largest retail and storage companies in Pakistan. The transaction is subject to certain customary conditions  more
White & Case Advises De' Longhi on $1.4B Business Combination of La Marzocco, Eversys
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised De' Longhi S.p.A., an Italian company listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, on the business combination between La Marzocco International, a Seattle-based espresso and high-end coffee machine maker, and Eversys, a Swiss company active in the production and distribution of coffee machines. The transaction involves the creation of a new US-based corporate holding structu  more
White & Case Advises DigitalBridge Credit on US$100 Million Surf Internet Debt Financing
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised DigitalBridge Credit, a division of DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE: DBRG), as lead lender, on the US$100 million debt financing provided to Surf Internet, a leading fiber-optic high-speed internet service provider in the Great Lakes Region. Surf Internet secured the incremental debt financing to support and continue the company's mission to transform broadband in th  more
White & Case Advises HYBE on Latin Music Business and US Acquisitions of Exile Music and Exile Podcast
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 (TNSres) -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised HYBE Co., Ltd., one of South Korea's largest music label and KRX-listed entertainment, media and technology companies, on establishing its Latin music business platform and US acquisitions of Exile Music and Exile Podcast from media and entertainment company Exile Content. The transactions included complex restructuring, as well as entertainment, IP rights a  more
White & Case Advises Intesa Sanpaolo on US$3 Billion Notes Issuance
NEW YORK, Dec. 21 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. on a US$3 billion notes issuance under its recently updated US$50 billion Medium Term Note Programme. The issuance consists of two tranches: the first US$1.5 billion 7.200% unsubordinated preferred notes due 2033; and the second US$1.5 billion 7.800% unsubordinated preferred notes due 2053. Both tranches were issued pursuant to Rule 144A and   more
White & Case Advises Investor on Diversified Healthcare Trust's US$941 Million Senior Secured Notes Offering
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised an investor on Diversified Healthcare Trust's (DHC) offering of US$941 million in aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes due January 2026, with a 12-month extension option. The net proceeds from this transaction will be used to repay all of DHC's outstanding debt maturing in 2024, and for general business purposes. DHC is a real estate investment trust f  more
White & Case Advises Mutares on Sale of Frigoscandia
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Mutares SE & Co. KGaA on its sale of portfolio company Frigoscandia to Dachser. Mutares acquired Frigoscandia in December 2021 from state-owned Posten Norge and undertook a successful transformation and repositioning of Frigoscandia. The completion of the transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals including EU merger control and foreign direct investmen  more
White & Case Advises Oaktree and Cornerstone on Sale of Avenga
NEW YORK, Dec. 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (Oaktree) and Cornerstone Investment Management L.P. (Cornerstone) on the sale of Avenga to KKCG, a European investment and innovation group. "Our role advising Oaktree and Cornerstone on this successful transaction follows Avenga's journey to become an international player within the growing IT and digital transformation market," sai  more
White & Case Advises on Hortex Group Refinancing
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised LX Vistula (Hortex), a portfolio company of MidEuropa, on an amend and extend of its existing debt facilities. "Our White & Case team has once again supported MidEuropa and its subsidiary Hortex group on a strategically significant deal that will allow them to continue to invest in the Hortex business," said White & Case partner Colin Harley, who led the Firm's deal   more
White & Case Advises on Imlek Group Refinancing
NEW YORK, Dec. 22 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised AD Imlek, a portfolio company of MidEuropa, on an amend and extend and upsizing of its existing debt facilities. White & Case partner Colin Harley, who led the Firm's deal team, said: "We have worked with MidEuropa for several years and this deal enabled us to draw on that deep relationship as well as our experience in both the consumer and retail sector and the CEE   more
White & Case Advises Screaming Eagle Acquisition on Its Business Combination With the Studio Business of Lionsgate
NEW YORK, Dec. 23 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Screaming Eagle Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), on its agreement to combine with the studio business of Lionsgate, which comprises its Television Studio and Motion Picture Group segments and one of the world's most valuable film and television libraries, to launch Lionsgate Studios Corp. (Lionsgate Studios). The Firm also advised Screa  more
White & Case: Sentencing Proposals for Complex Fraud Cases
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: In The Wall Street Journal, White & Case White Collar partner Joel Cohen commented on sentencing proposals for complex fraud cases, which can depend heavily on how much financial loss a defendant caused. Cohen said wildly different sentencing proposals are the norm in cases in which there are many ways to slice and dice financial data, leaving judges to figure out what to do. "What they end up doing is revers  more
Whitman School MBA Team Wins $50,000 First-Place Prize in Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Competition
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 19 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: A team of Whitman School of Management students took first place over more than 500 teams from universities across the nation in the Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Competition, held at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in November. Whitman's Nicholas Graham G'23 (MBA), L'23; Natalie Howell G'24 (MBA); Pulak Jain G'24 (MBA) and Edward Raff '23 took home the $50,000 prize in the competition that challe  more
Whitman's Online MBA Program Achieves High Ranking by Poets&Quants
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 21 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Martin J. Whitman School of Management is now ranked No. 29 in the nation for its online MBA program by Poets&Quants, an improvement from its No. 31 ranking last year. The Poets&Quants' rankings methodology relies on three categories equally relating to admissions standards, employment outcomes at graduation and academic experience, the latter two of which are based on a survey of recent alumni. In each of these   more
Yeshiva University President and U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx Empower Students to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses
NEW YORK, Dec. 19 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news release: Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, the President of Yeshiva University, the nation's flagship Jewish university, today highlighted a recent meeting with U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. "I want to thank the congresswoman for her moral clarity and important efforts to combat antisemitism on college campuses," said Dr. Berman. At the meeting, Rep. Foxx and Dr. Berman discussed   more
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