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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Sunday January 07, 2024 ( 173 items )  
3D organization of DNA controls cell identity programs
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Cornell University issued the following news: In a complex called chromatin, long strands of DNA in cells' nuclei are tightly wrapped around a scaffolding of proteins, like a rolled-up ball of yarn. A new study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators reveals that beyond providing a convenient way to store DNA in a tight space, the 3D organization of noncoding gene regulators in chromatin contributes to the control of key cell identity programs in early embry  more
7 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named 2023 Variety Dealmakers
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Seven attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice are named to the 2023 Variety Dealmakers list. The list recognizes top industry figures who drive significant deals across film, TV, music, digital media, and live performance, shaping partnerships, generating wealth, and navigating industry challenges. * * * The seven attorneys recognized are: * Charles J. Biederm  more
94% of Graduating DCC Nursing Students Pass RN Licensing Exam
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, Jan. 4 (TNSres) -- Dutchess Community College issued the following news: Dutchess Community College's Department of Nursing is pleased to report impressive results for first-time takers of the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX). The pass rates for DCC's 2023 graduating class were 93.55% in Quarter 3 and 94.44% YTD (Quarters 1-3). The first-time NCLEX pass rate is one of the most important measures of success for nursing programs in the  more
A Winning Team: Sport Analytics Students Partnering With Syracuse Athletics to Prevent Injuries, Improve Performance
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: As the associate athletic trainer for the Syracuse University men's basketball team, Mike Mangano says he'd much rather spend his time preventing injuries than treating them. That's why Mangano has fully embraced the partnership between the University's Athletics Department and the Department of Sport Management in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics that's allowing nearly 50 students majoring in sport analyt  more
A&S grad wins Marshall Scholarship
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Andrew Lorenzen '22, a double major in government and performing and media arts (PMA) in the College of Arts & Sciences, is the winner of a 2024 Marshall Scholarship, which provides funds for U.S. students to pursue two years of graduate study at an institution in the United Kingdom. He is one of 51 students chosen for the honor this year. With the scholarship, Lorenzen will pursue a graduate degree in politics and commu  more
Adelphi University: Partnering Law With Social Work to Benefit Older Adults and Future Social Workers
GARDEN CITY, New York, Jan. 4 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: When Wendy Goidel, JD, saw her clients needed more than legal expertise, she created a unique program that helps older adults and their families while providing valuable experience in gerontological social work to graduate students. Wendy Goidel, JD, is on a critical mission--one that benefits students in Adelphi's Master of Social Work (MSW) program while raising the bar on the delivery of services to older adults   more
Applications Open for 2024 ACC InVenture Campus Qualifier
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Syracuse University is currently accepting applications through Jan. 25 for the 2024 campus qualifier competition for the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) InVenture Prize. Eight teams will be selected from the applicant pool to compete in the live pitch campus competition on Feb. 1 from 4 to 6 pm in Bird Library. The competition is open to undergraduate students or students who have received their undergraduate degree   more
Bard Faculty Member Sayed Jafar Ahmadi Receives 2024 APA International Humanitarian Award
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Jan. 5 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Bard College Research Scholar in Psychology Sayed Jafar Ahmadi has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 American Psychological Association (APA) International Humanitarian Award. Sponsored by APA's Committee for Global Psychology (APA-CGP), this award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian service and activism by a psychologist or a team of psychologists, including professional and/or volunteer work cond  more
Barnard College: Professors JJ Miranda and Brian Mailloux Publish New Research on the Measurement of Influenza in Wastewater
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news: On January 3, 2024, JJ Miranda, associate professor of biological sciences, published new research, alongside colleagues, in the American Society for Microbiology journal mSphere, titled "Building-Level Wastewater Surveillance Localizes Interseasonal Influenza Variation." The highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team included professor of environmental science Brian Mailloux, Chief Health Officer Marina Catallozzi, st  more
Barnes & Noble Presents Mercury by Amy Jo Burns as Their January 2024 National Book Club Selection
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, issued the following news release: Barnes & Noble announces Mercury as their January National Book Club pick and welcomes readers to join author Amy Jo Burns at a free live virtual event. The author will be in conversation with Lexie Smyth, Category Manager for Fiction at Barnes & Noble, and Miwa Messer, Executive Producer of Poured Over, the B&N Podcast, to discuss the title as well as  more
Barnes & Thornburg Welcomes New Attorneys, Legal Professionals
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 6 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release: Barnes & Thornburg has added litigation attorneys and legal professionals to its Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York and Washington, D.C., offices. Jean Carlson, of counsel in the Minneapolis office, offers a broad range of experience on legal issues affecting national security, including cross-border due diligence and classified and unclassified government investigations.  more
Baruch College's Joyce Chan Named a 2024 Schwarzman Scholar
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Baruch College issued the following news: Baruch College alumna Joyce Chan has been named a 2024 Schwarzman Scholar, one of the world's most prestigious fellowship programs for graduate students. She was selected for this year's 150-member cohort out of 4,200 applications received worldwide The Schwarzman Scholars program provides a one-year, fully funded master's degree in global affairs with a focus on leadership at Tsinghua University in Beijing. She is Baruch's  more
Berkeley College: A Year in Review 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 27 (TNSres) -- Berkeley College issued the following "Year in Review": Welcome to 2024! Berkeley College begins the new year by highlighting the top events, accomplishments, and news stories of 2023. The new year is filled with opportunities for our community of lifelong learners as they pursue bright futures. We thank our valued business and community partners who support us in our mission of empowering students to achieve lifelong success in dynamic careers. We wish you happi  more
BigCommerce Acquires Pillsbury Client Makeswift
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Corporate partner Steve Ryan served as counsel to Makeswift, Inc. in its recent acquisition by Austin-based ecommerce platform BigCommerce (Nasdaq: BIGC). The terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed. Makeswift, which is based in Atlanta, is a powerful visual "no-code" editor for Next.js websites, which makes any React component visually editable. According to a media r  more
Binghamton University Professor and Nobel Laureate Stanley Whittingham Wins VinFuture Grand Prize
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Ryan Yarosh Binghamton University Distinguished Professor and Nobel Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham has been chosen as the joint winner of the $3 million 2023 VinFuture Grand Prize in recognition of his contributions to the invention of lithium-ion batteries. The prize recognized how the combination of solar energy and lithium battery storage is overcoming climate change and was recently presented by t  more
Binghamton University: Milton Santiago '78 Gives CUNY Students a Sense of Community
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Brett Ford When Milton Santiago '78 transferred to Binghamton University after spending his first year at the University at Albany, he discovered a community. Since then, he has spent his professional life in social work and higher education working to give students that sense of community in their own lives and on their own campuses. Since graduating from Binghamton with degrees in both sociology and Latin st  more
Binghamton University: Westley Van Dunk '74 Found His Calling to Guide Others Through EOP
BINGHAMTON, New York, Jan. 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Brett Ford Westley Van Dunk '74 graduated from Binghamton University with a bachelor's degree in sociology, but left campus with much more than that. He felt he had found his calling -- helping guide under-resourced students through their college experience, just as he had been guided as a member of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). "My time as a student with the EOP impacted my professional choices g  more
Blackstone Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Investor Call
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host its fourth quarter and full year 2023 investor conference call via public webcast on January 25, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To register, please use the following link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1649868&tp_key=e37365a1ec. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, there will be a webcast replay on the Sharehol  more
Brooklyn Law School: Faculty Scholars Front and Center as 2024 AALS Annual Meeting Opens
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 4 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2023: As the 2024 annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) begins today in Washington, D.C., nearly two dozen Brooklyn Law School faculty members joined professors, deans, and administrators nationwide for timely discussions in law and legal education. The theme of this year's conference, which is being held Jan. 3-6, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., is "Defending Democrac  more
Brooklyn Law School: Faculty Wins AALS Awards, Leads Sessions on Corporate Law, Jim Crow Parallels, and the Rhetoric of Disagreement
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 5 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news on Jan. 4, 2024: Brooklyn Law School stood out at the 2024 annual meeting of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) in Washington, D.C., today as two faculty members, Assistant Professor Sarah Lorr and Professor of Law Emerita Janet Sinder, received awards for their legal education work before an audience of peers from around the country. AALS awarded Lorr an honorable mention for excellence in legal education  more
Brunswick Group Appoints Senior Geopolitical Experts
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 3 -- Brunswick Group, an advisory firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: Brunswick Group, the world's leading critical issues advisory firm, today announced two senior appointments to its Geopolitical practice. Alexander Kazan will join as a Partner and Geopolitical Global Co-Lead on January 16, based in New York, and Samantha Vinograd has joined the firm today as a Partner and Geopolitical Lead, U.S., based in Washington, D.C. Alex joins from Eurasia   more
Call for Applications for 2024-25 Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Grants-in-Aid Program
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 4 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Special Collections Research Center (SCRC) at Syracuse University Libraries is accepting applications now through Feb. 15 for the Alexander N. Charters Adult Education Grants-in-Aid program. The grant, up to $5,000 depending on the proposal, is awarded to scholars or practitioners doing research using SCRC's adult education collections. Alexander Charters Alexander N. Charters (1916-2018) was an internationally r  more
Carter Ledyard Promotes Mary W. Brown to Partner
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- Carter Ledyard and Milburn LLP, a legal firm, issued the following news: Carter Ledyard announced today that Mary W. Brown has been promoted to Partner. She will continue practicing in the Corporate department, representing public and private companies and financial institutions in a broad range of domestic and cross-border transactions that include mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings and other corporate financing transactions. Mary also advises U.S. and internat  more
Christian Brother Kevin M. Griffith, CFC, '83 Joins Iona University to Extend New Community Partnerships for Service-Learning
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 5 -- Iona University issued the following news: Iona University is proud to announce that Brother Kevin M. Griffith, CFC, '83 will serve in a newly created role to strengthen and build community partnerships for service-learning at Iona University. At Iona, service-learning is a faculty-led academic experience with three main components: academic content, community partnerships and reflective experiences. Iona faculty from any academic discipline may offer a servic  more
Clarkson University Announces New Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Program
POTSDAM, New York, Jan. 6 -- Clarkson University issued the following news: Clarkson University has announced an expansion of its business offerings with a new Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree. This new program will offer students the opportunity to build more flexibility into their degree program and allow them to take courses that interest them or are applicable to their chosen career path. The demand for business professionals has been constantly increasing across vario  more
CNN's New Year's Eve With Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen Rings in 2024 #1 in Cable - Second Largest Audience Recorded for NYE and Ahead of 2022
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 5 -- CNN issued the following news: CNN's New Year's Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen from New York City's Times Square ranked #1 in all of cable, delivering 2.329 million P2+ viewers and 802k among adults 25-54. This was up +12% among total viewers compared to last year and claimed the annual event's second largest P2+ audience on record since it began airing in 2007 (behind only 2020). When the ball dropped at midnight (11p-12:30a time period), CNN's audien  more
CNN: Whole Story With Anderson Cooper Marks the Fifteenth Anniversary of Flight 1549 in 'Miracle on the Hudson' Premiering Sunday, January 7 at 8PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- CNN issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2024: Ahead of Flight 1549's anniversary, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper is exclusively sitting down with its captain, Ambassador C.B. "Sully" Sullenberger, and passengers to reflect on how this extraordinary event has changed their lives forever. "Miracle on the Hudson" will premiere on Sunday, January 7 at 8pm ET/PT. On January 15, Captain Sullenberger and First Officer Jeff Skiles miraculously landed US Airways Flight 1549 s  more
Columbia: A Poet Tells the Tale of His Own Kidnapping
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Columbia University issued the following news: By Eve Glasberg In Pulling the Chariot of the Sun, Shane McCrae, a writing professor at the School of the Arts, tells the story of how his grandparents kidnapped him and took him to suburban Texas when he was 3 years old. His mom was white and his dad was Black, and to hide his Blackness from him, his maternal grandparents stole him from his father. In the years that followed, they manipulated and controlled him, refus  more
Columbia: The Real Impact of Fake News - The Rise of Political Misinformation--and How We Can Combat Its Influence
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Columbia University issued the following news: What is the difference between misinformation and disinformation? That was among the key questions considered at the recent Strategies for Combating Political Misinformation panel hosted by the Columbia University School of Professional Studies (SPS) Strategic Communication and Political Analytics graduate programs. The discussion centered on the varying factors that determine the influence of misinformation on beliefs, and wha  more
Columbus State University: Bo Bartlett Center to Host Lennart Anderson Retrospective Beginning Feb. 1
COLUMBUS, Georgia, Jan. 3 -- Columbus State University issued the following news: Beginning Feb. 1, Columbus State University's Bo Bartlett Center will host one of the largest surveys of work to date by American painter Lennart Anderson. "Lennart Anderson: A Retrospective" will include more than 40 works from both private and public collections, including the Center for Figurative Painting, Brooklyn Museum, Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia, and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fin  more
Cooley Bolsters Global Fund Formation Practice With Key Hire in New York
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: David Selden has joined Cooley's fund formation practice group as a partner in the firm's New York office. Returning to practice in the US, Selden arrives from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), where he led the alternative investment funds legal practice in the UK. "The breadth of Dave's experience will significantly enhance our global fund formation practice and help deepen our relationships with funds on the ground in New  more
Cornell joins National Academies effort to support women of color in tech
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell University has joined a new Action Collaborative on Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech, launched by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine along with 34 other institutions representing higher education, national laboratories and government. Through the action collaborative, Cornell and its partners will work together to improve pathways in tech education and participation   more
Council of Europe Agreement a 'Gem of an Opportunity' for Syracuse Students and Faculty
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: It is not every day that Syracuse University partners with an international organization representing more than 700 million people. The Council of Europe and the University have announced a new agreement that strengthens and expands an existing relationship by providing internships for students studying abroad in Strasbourg, France, as well as research opportunities for students and faculty. The agreement provides fo  more
Crowell & Moring Elects 7 New Partners, Promotes 4 to Senior Counsel, 26 to Counsel
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news release: Crowell & Moring elected seven lawyers to the firm's partnership, effective January 1, 2024. The firm also promoted four lawyers to the position of senior counsel and 26 associates to the position of counsel. The new partners have been promoted from within the ranks of the firm's New York and Washington, D.C. offices and from across several practice groups, including Corporate; Environment and Natural Reso  more
Crucial Conversations and Crucial Influence Offerings for Faculty and Staff This Spring; Virtual and In-Person Options Available
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Crucial Conversations, a popular professional development workshop series for faculty and staff, will be offered in two formats--in-person and virtually--beginning later this month. Crucial Influence, a new offering for leaders from the creators of Crucial Conversations, is also being held again this spring. Read on for details. Crucial Conversations Program Crucial conversations take place in organizations every day  more
Cumulus Media: Ed Mylett Show Joins the Cumulus Podcast Network
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following company release on Jan. 3, 2024: Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) today announced that The Ed Mylett Show will join the Cumulus Podcast Network. The Ed Mylett Show showcases interviews with the greatest peak performers across all industries - including business, health, collegiate and professional sports, politics, entrepreneurship, science and entertainment - sharing their journeys, knowledge   more
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism: Join the Latest Entrepreneurial Cohort for Journalists Developing New Projects
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: Entrepreneurs and creators in journalism are invited to apply for the Entrepreneurial Journalism Creators Program (EJCP) at CUNY's Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. This unique 100-day online certificate program is now open for applications through February 2. The upcoming cohort -- the program's eighth -- will start March 18 and conclude June 13. EJCP provides independent and empl  more
CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Analysis - Applying Global Lessons to Protect Abortion Access in the United States
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: In the nearly two years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, the introduction of state laws and policies further restricting access to abortion care has made the legal and healthcare landscape even more challenging. In an analysis published Wednesday in BMJ, Senior Associate Dean Terry McGovern, Adjunct Professor and  more
CUNY: A Professor Wants to Make Green the New Black in Business
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Professor Lin Peng explains her climate finance research and ways companies can incentivize sustainability. * * * Lately, Professor Lin Peng (GC/Baruch, Business, Economics) has been attracting top-tier media attention for her hot-button research on behavioral finance and social networking. A paper she co-authored on how stock analysts' faces affect their performance was covered by  more
CUNY: Professor Kandice Chuh Wins Mellon Foundation Grant for a Sawyer Seminar on Asia
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate Center issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2024: * * * The prestigious grant will support a study of what Asia and Asianness mean today. * * * Professor Kandice Chuh (English, Liberal Studies, Psychology) won a prestigious $225,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation to convene a Sawyer Seminar with Professor Thuy Linh Tu of NYU on "Transpacific Thought and the Problem of Asia." The seminar will bring together faculty, gr  more
DCCC Releases First TV Ad in Bellwether NY-03 Special Election
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The DCCC released a new TV ad (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJss9sEIPb4) in the bellwether special election to win back New York's Third Congressional District that exposes Mazi Pilip for being MAGA Republicans' handpicked candidate for Congress. The advertisement shows how Pilip would join MAGA Republicans in their dangerous and extreme agenda that would hurt the residents of Nassau Cou  more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: MAGA House Republican Leadership Starts the New Year by Endorsing Donald Trump - Will Brandon Williams Join Them?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: To kick off 2024, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that they are endorsing Donald Trump, following in the footsteps of their boss, Speaker Mike Johnson, who is "all in" for the disgraced former president. MAGA House Republican leadership's endorsement of the defeated former president coincides with Trump's proclamation that he'll make a "heavy play"   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: MAGA House Republican Leadership Starts the New Year by Endorsing Donald Trump - Will Marc Molinaro Join Them?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: To kick off 2024, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that they are endorsing Donald Trump, following in the footsteps of their boss, Speaker Mike Johnson, who is "all in" for the disgraced former president. MAGA House Republican leadership's endorsement of the defeated former president coincides with Trump's proclamation that he'll make a "heavy play"   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: MAGA House Republican Leadership Starts the New Year by Endorsing Donald Trump - Will Mike Lawler Join Them?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: To kick off 2024, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that they are endorsing Donald Trump, following in the footsteps of their boss, Speaker Mike Johnson, who is "all in" for the disgraced former president. MAGA House Republican leadership's endorsement of the defeated former president coincides with Trump's proclamation that he'll make a "heavy play"   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: MAGA House Republican Leadership Starts the New Year by Endorsing Donald Trump - Will Nick LaLota and Anthony D'Esposito Join Them?
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: To kick off 2024, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Majority Whip Tom Emmer announced that they are endorsing Donald Trump, following in the footsteps of their boss, Speaker Mike Johnson, who is "all in" for the disgraced former president. MAGA House Republican leadership's endorsement of the defeated former president coincides with Trump's proclamation that he'll make a "heavy play"   more
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Mazi Pilip's Bumpy Start to the New Year
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: With the bellwether special election in New York's Third Congressional District only six weeks away, Mazi Pilip hasn't exactly had the best start to 2024. Barely into the New Year, Pilip has exposed herself for being ill-prepared for federal office by: * Earning a reputation in the Nassau County Legislature for not voicing her opinion in legislature meetings and voting on the party line.   more
Dentons Welcomes New York Corporate Duo, Andrew Callahan, Robert Scheininger, to the Firm
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: Dentons announces today the addition of partners Andrew J. Callahan and Robert Scheininger to its Corporate practice in the New York office. The duo brings extensive experience in secondary market trading, distressed investing and special situations, catering to a diverse clientele including leading investment banks, broker-dealers, hedge funds, private equity firms and other financial institutions. C  more
Dentons' VTG Group Continues Accelerated Expansion With Addition of Michael Rennock
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: Dentons announces today that Michael Rennock has joined the Firm's Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies (VTG) practice as a partner in the New York Meatpacking office. His addition comes during a period of robust growth, with several strategic additions to the VTG team in recent months. Rennock offers clients extensive knowledge and experience in M&A, securities offerings, IPOs and secondar  more
Diverse Cultures Showcased During Inaugural Gala at Niagara University
NIAGARA, New York, Jan. 4 -- Niagara University issued the following news: Niagara University hosted its inaugural Cultural Gala on Dec. 7, 2023, on the fourth floor of Glynn Hall. The event, a collaborative effort of the Vincentian Center for Justice, the Intercultural Engagement Center, the Asian Student Union, the Student Government Association, and International Relations, was an opportunity for the university community to recognize and celebrate the different cultures represented on campus  more
Edge at Hudson Yards & Discovery Education Present a New Virtual Reality Experience Taking Students to Explore New Heights in New York City
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 4 -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: Discovery Education and Edge at Hudson Yards today announced a new virtual reality experience -- Reach for the Sky Virtual Reality (VR) -- created for students in grades 4-12. This new VR experience explores one of New York City's greatest landmarks-- Edge at Hudson Yards, the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere -- and is a key addit  more
Endowment Gift From Peter Ripp '68 Continues Tradition of Golf Competition Between Iona University and University College Dublin
NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Iona University issued the following news: A generous endowment gift from Peter Ripp '68 is supporting the Iona University-University College Dublin (UCD) Challenge Cup. Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023, the annual Challenge Cup brings together student athletes, as well as alumni and donors from the two schools who face off in match play competition over three days at three different golf courses. Locations for the matches alternate between New York and  more
Executive seed industry program bolsters research, collaboration
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing seeds market globally, signaling a surge in agricultural innovation across the region. To bolster research and collaboration in this domain, 46 mid- and senior-level executives from Bangladesh, India, the United States and Germany received the latest in training at the Seed Industry Program hosted by the Cornell-Sathguru Executive Education Program. Conducted from Nov. 28 to Dec. 1 in   more
FOLEY HOAG PROMOTES PETER ROSS TO COUNSEL
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 5 -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, issued the following news: Foley Hoag LLP has announced that Peter Ross has been promoted to Counsel effective January 1, 2024. Resident in the New York office, Ross concentrates his practice in energy law, with a focus on renewable generation, energy storage, transmission, renewable fuels, carbon credits, and sustainable development. His practice also includes drafting and negotiating project agreements for solar, wind, and energy stora  more
Fordham Law Faculty to Speak, Receive Awards at 2024 Association of American Law Schools Conference
BRONX, New York, Jan. 5 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: Two Fordham Law professors will be honored and 11 faculty members will speak at the 2024 Association of American Law Schools (AALS) Annual Meeting, held from January 3 to 6 in Washington, D.C. The AALS Annual Meeting brings together legal scholars each year to share their expertise in their respective fields of law. Fordham Law will be represented at the conference by faculty members from several areas, inc  more
Fox Business Network Marks Second Consecutive Year as Leader in Business News
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: FOX Business Network (FBN) closed out 2023 as the leader in business news, outpacing CNBC in Business Day viewers for the second straight year, according to Nielsen Media Research. Additionally, the network saw the most growth year-over-year with Monday-Sunday primetime viewers in the advertiser-coveted 25-54 demo, nabbing a 110% advantage from 2022. FBN dominated the business news ran  more
Fox News Channel Marks Eight Consecutive Years as Highest-Rated Cable Network in Television
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) remained cable television's most-watched network for the eighth consecutive year in 2023, according to data from Nielsen Media Research. Through the continued dominance of the hit program The Five, the launch of FNC's new primetime lineup, coupled with the success of its daytime programming, the network maintained its number one spot in cable news. Additionally, the network had   more
Fox News Channel Names Jimmy Failla Host of Fox News Saturday Night Beginning on January 13th
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: FOX News Channel (FNC) has named Jimmy Failla the host of FOX News Saturday Night with Jimmy Failla, premiering on Saturday, January 13th and airing weekly from 10-11 PM/ET, announced Meade Cooper, Executive Vice President of Primetime Programming. In addition, FOX Nation released a one-hour special today showcasing Failla's recent stand-up comedy performance to a sold-out crowd on Lon  more
Fox News Channel to Host Primetime Town Hall With Former President Donald Trump on January 10
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Channel (FNC) will present a live town hall with former President Donald Trump in Des Moines, Iowa on January 10th from 9-10 PM/ET. Co-moderated by Special Report chief political anchor Bret Baier and The Story's executive editor and anchor Martha MacCallum, the town hall will focus on the leading issues facing voters ahead of the Iowa Caucus. Hannity, which usually airs in the 9-10 PM/ET tim  more
Fox News Media Promotes Scott Wilder to Executive Vice President of Production and Operations
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: FOX News Media has promoted Scott Wilder to Executive Vice President of Production and Operations, announced CEO Suzanne Scott. In this capacity, Wilder will oversee all technical, field and production operations of FOX News Media's special events and breaking news coverage, including the 2024 presidential election. In making the announcement, Ms. Scott said, "For the past 27 years, Scott has been an  more
Fr. Larry Ford, O.F.M., Named to Board of Trustees at St. Bonaventure
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Jan. 6 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Fr. Larry Ford, O.F.M., has been named to the Board of Trustees at St. Bonaventure University. Trustees approved his appointment at their meeting in December in Boston. Ford is the secretary of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the new province formed in October 2022 from six existing Franciscan provinces across the United States. From 2009 until 2020, Ford served in various roles with the  more
From Trash to Treasure: Ahead of Citywide Curbside Composting, New York City Mayor Adams Administration Expands Staten Island Compost Facility
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today celebrated a major expansion of capacity at the DSNY Staten Island Compost Facility that includes new equipment -- known as an aerated static pile -- that will increase the facility's capacity to turn food waste into compost by nearly 2,000 percent. In order for waste to be turned i  more
Gov. Hochul Grants Pardon to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett Pro Bono Client
WASHINGTON, Jan. 4 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news: On December 22, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul granted a pardon to Simpson Thacher pro bono client Andres Rivera for his two decades-old drug conviction. As noted in the press release announcing the December 2023 clemency grants, "[t]his action recognizes individuals demonstrating remorse, exemplifying rehabilitation, and displaying a commitment to improving themselves and their communities." Mr. R  more
Grant to validate blood test for early breast cancer detection
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Weill Cornell Medicine researchers received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program to validate a new blood test for the early detection of breast cancer. Researchers are evaluating Syantra DX Breast Cancer (Syantra Inc.), an experimental diagnostic test that detects specific biomarkers in blood associated with breast cancer. The test uses an artificial intelligence algorit  more
Grants will fund tuberculosis drug development
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Weill Cornell Medicine researchers and the TB Drug Accelerator have received two grants totaling $6.8 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study tuberculosis (TB) drug development. This effort will expedite finding new drug targets within the bacteria and identifying new lead compounds, two significant bottlenecks in TB drug development. "These grants allow us to apply the assays we've developed in the las  more
Greenberg Traurig Represents Enhanced Capital in Investment Tax Credit Transfer
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented impact investment firm Enhanced Capital in one of the first syndicated investment tax credits (ITCs) transfer deals in the market. The seller was Key Capture Energy, LLC (KCE), a leading developer, owner, and operator of battery energy storage systems in the United States. The transaction included the transfer of ITCs to a third party from three operating sta  more
Greenberg Traurig Represents Salm Partners, a Portfolio Company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, in Its Sale to Johnsonville
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Salm Partners (Salm), a portfolio company of Entrepreneurial Equity Partners (e2p), in connection with the sale of Salm to Johnsonville, LLC (Johnsonville), a family-owned and privately held manufacturer of premium sausage and other food products. Founded in 2004, Salm is a leading manufacturer of fully cooked sausages and premium hot dogs, serving a blue-chi  more
Grey House Publishing Announces the 2023 Edition of the Complete Broadcasting Industry Guide: Television, Radio, Cable & Streaming
AMENIA, New York, Jan. 6 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the 2023 edition of the Complete Broadcasting Industry Guide: Television, Radio, Cable & Streaming. First published more than 80 years ago as Broadcasting Yearbook, and later as Broadcasting & Cable Yearbook and the Complete Television, Radio & Cable Industry Directory, this reference work has consistently filled the need for up-to-date, comprehensive television, radio  more
GW: Media Tip Sheet - Migrant Surge Continues to Strain Authorities at US-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- George Washington University issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2024: A surge in migrants continues to strain authorities at the US-Mexico border and in US cities receiving asylum-seekers. New Jersey transit points are reportedly being used by buses to circumvent rules intended to manage arrivals in New York City. Meanwhile, the influx has led to tensions in Chicago, where Mayor Brandon Johnson described the situation as "unsustainable" and linked it to broader  more
Hartwick College: 2024 Spring Faculty Lecture Series Kicks Off in February
ONEONTA, New York, Jan. 4 -- Hartwick College issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2023: Minimum wage, technologies of handwriting, and China's participation in UN peace operations are the featured topics for the upcoming Hartwick College Faculty Lecture Series. The series starts Friday, February 9, with the presentation, "Minimum Wage as a Poverty-Alleviation Tool in the Face of Powerful Employers." The lecture will be delivered by Carlena Ficano, professor of economics, and John Mahn '23, a   more
Head of NAACP to Speak at Union College as Part of MLK Celebration
SCHENECTADY, New York, Jan. 5 -- Union College issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2024: Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP, will help the College celebrate the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a talk Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 5:30 p.m. in the Nott Memorial. His talk, "How Far We Have Come and Where We Need to Go," is free and open to the public. Registration is suggested. The former vice chairman of the NAACP National Board of Directors and president of the Mississippi  more
Hearst Acquires 20,000 Acres of Sustainably Managed Timberlands in Siskiyou and Shasta Counties, California, From Manulife Investment Management
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Hearst issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Hearst and Manulife Investment Management today announced the completion of a sale to Hearst of approximately 20,000 acres of sustainably managed forests in Northern California. The forests, which are centered around McCloud, California, have a rich history of industrial forest management dating back to the initial settlement of the town of McCloud in 1897. These mixed species forests have long since been a source o  more
Holland & Knight Advises on Successful $200M Debt Restructuring of Notes Issued by Argentina's Province of Tierra Del Fuego, Antartida E Islas Del Atlantico Sur
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight advised BCP Securities Inc. and Puente Servicios de Inversion S.A. as dealer managers, on the successful debt restructuring of $200 million in face value of foreign-denominated debt securities issued by the Province of Tierra del Fuego, Antartida e Islas del Atlantico Sur through a solicitation of consents to amend its 8.950 percent secured amortizing notes due 2027. Bondholders representing   more
House Majority PAC Launches New Digital Ad in NY-03
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: House Majority PAC is launching a new digital ad on streaming platforms highlighting Rep. Tom Suozzi in New York's 3rd Congressional District. The new ad, 'Deliver', highlights Suozzi's record as a Congressman, where he worked across the aisle to deliver commonsense solutions on border security, supported local law enforcement  more
House Majority PAC: NY War Room - ICYMI - Mazi Pilip Dodges Debates and Doesn't Vote
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- 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 GOP and Conservative Party's handpicked candidate, Mazi Pilip, continues to campaign with transparency and accessibility as an afterthought with a last-minute cancellation of a candidate debate (https://theisland360.com/featured/pilip-pulls-out-of-lakeville-estates-event-while-suozzi-calls-for-more-debat  more
House Majority PAC: NY War Room - Mazi Pilip Declines To Debate
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- House Majority PAC, an organization that says it focuses on electing Democrats to the House of Representatives, issued the following news release: Weeks from Election Day, Mazi Pilip has declined to debate Tom Suozzi on ABC7NY. This comes after Pilip pulled out from a scheduled debate at a Lakeville Estates event and refused to commit to more than one debate, only days before Election Day. "Instead of being transparent with voters, Mazi Pilip just declined to debate. "T  more
Hughes Hubbard & Reed Promotes 4 to Counsel
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: Hughes Hubbard & Reed is pleased to announce that effective Jan. 1, Valerie Ben-Or, Justin Cohen, Gregory Farrell and Anna Hamati, currently associates, have been made counsel to the firm. "We are pleased to elevate this talented group of lawyers, who each have a demonstrated history of outstanding work on some of our most complex matters," said Ted Mayer, chair of Hughes Hubbard. "All four of our new counsel h  more
Hughes Hubbard Expands Private Client Services Practice With Addition of Partner Richard J. Miller, Jr.
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP announced today that Richard J. Miller, Jr. has joined as partner in the firm's Private Client Services Law practice group in its New York office. A leading national practitioner in tax, estate and trust planning for more than three decades, Miller guides clients on a wide range of estate and gift planning matters including complex wealth transfer tax planning, trust and estate adminis  more
In chatty midshipman fish, the midbrain awakens a gift of gab
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Cornell University issued the following news: For talkative midshipman fish - sometimes called the "California singing fish" - the midbrain plays a robust role in initiating and patterning trains of sounds used in vocal communication. The midbrain in these fish, it turns out, may serve as a useful model for how mammals and other vertebrates, including humans control vocal expressions, according to Cornell behavioral research published Jan. 2 in Nature Commu  more
Influencers' vulnerabilities are a double-edged sword
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Cornell University issued the following news: The old adage states, "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." But what if work in a kitchen pays the bills? This seems an apt comparison for the struggles of social media influencers - a sub-sector of a swelling economy of "creators" who earn income by posting on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Twitch. While they are encouraged to reveal their innermost selves to their legions of foll  more
Ithaca College Names Rakin "Rock" Hall as Vice President for Enrollment Management
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 3 -- Ithaca College issued the following news: Ithaca College President La Jerne Terry Cornish has announced the appointment of Rakin "Rock" Hall to serve as the college's Vice President for Enrollment Management. Currently the Vice President for Enrollment Management at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pennsylvania, Hall is expected to help IC meet the vital enrollment needs that are central to the college's ongoing institutional priorities. "We are excited that Rock wil  more
KKR Completes Acquisition of Remaining 37% of Global Atlantic
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Global Atlantic Financial Group, a U.S.-focused retirement, life insurance and reinsurance company, issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR) and The Global Atlantic Financial Group LLC (together with its subsidiaries, "Global Atlantic") today announced the closing of the previously-announced transaction in which KKR is acquiring the remaining 37% of Global Atlantic, increasing KKR's ownership to 100%. KKR acquired a majority of Global At  more
Leading Private Equity Partner Taurie Zeitzer Joins White & Case as Co-Head of Its Global Private Equity Industry Group
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its market-leading Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Practice and Global Private Equity Industry Group with the addition of Taurie Zeitzer as a partner in New York. Zeitzer joins the Firm as Co-Head of its Global Private Equity Industry Group. "Substantial growth in the US and in our Global Private Equity Group are key strategic priorities for the Firm," said White  more
Light Work Presents Sophia Chai's 'Character Space' Exhibition
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Debuting at Light Work on Friday, Jan. 19, is Sophia Chai's "Character Space." The exhibit is comprised of photographs that are a return to Chai's mother tongue, Korean. In these studio-made images, Chai references these written characters and enacts three key ideas of language, optics and photography. An opening reception will take place in the Kathleen O. Ellis Gallery at Light Work on Thursday, April 4, from 6-7 p.  more
MARSH MCLENNAN TO HOST FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS INVESTOR CALL ON JANUARY 25
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Marsh McLennan, a provider of professional services, issued the following news release: Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, will announce fourth quarter financial results via news release on Thursday, January 25, 2024, before the market opens. The news release will be available on marshmclennan.com (https://www.marshmclennan.com/). Following the news release, President and CEO John D  more
Mayer Brown Strengthens Private Equity Team With Addition of Partner Robert Pohlus in New York
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 3 -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2024: Mayer Brown announced today that private equity lawyer Robert Pohlus has joined the firm's Corporate & Securities practice as a partner in New York. "Robert's extensive experience in cross-border private equity and M&A transactions, particularly in the advanced technologies and financial services industries, aligns perfectly with our clients' growing needs and our strategy of offering distinctive s  more
McGuireWoods Appoints Deputy Managing Partners, Department Chairs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 5 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: Maintaining the firm's longstanding practice of rotating key leadership positions, McGuireWoods has appointed two new deputy managing partners and three new litigation department chairs, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Noreen Kelly is the firm's new deputy managing partner for litigation. Kelly represents financial institutions, broker dealers, investment advisers, and other businesses facing regulatory and crim  more
Mercy University Professor and Expert on Early Childhood Education Publishes Two New Scholarly Works
DOBBS FERRY, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Mercy University issued the following news: Helge Wasmuth, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Childhood Education Department at Mercy University, is a world-renowned scholar and expert on Friedrich Froebel, a pioneer of early childhood education. Now Wasmuth's expertise has achieved greater prominence with the publication of two new books that explore different aspects of the 19th century German educator. In mid-December, Bloomsbury Books will release "  more
Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - NYT Closes Out 2023 With Shocking Report on MIGOP Chaos, Mutiny
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: As we begin the New Year, we wanted to make sure to highlight a critical piece (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/30/us/politics/mutiny-erupts-in-a-michigan-gop-overtaken-by-chaos.html) out in last Sunday's edition of the New York Times, detailing the downfall of the Michigan GOP under Chair Kristina Karamo. Beginning with the embarrassing Mackinac conference and ending with the growing calls f  more
Michigan Democratic Party: ICYMI - Rep. Dingell Pens Powerful NYT Piece on Standing Up to Trump
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 4 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: In case you missed it over the weekend, on the heels of President Trump's pointed and vocal attacks this holiday season, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell penned a powerful op-ed that ran in the New York Times describing her experience responding to the former president's bullying that has become all too common in today's political rhetoric. Even in the face of direct attacks and insults fr  more
Most Adirondack lakes will likely become unsuitable for trout
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Cornell University issued the following news: Climate warming and lake browning - when dissolved organic matter from forests turns the water tea-brown - are making the bottom of most lakes in the Adirondacks unlivable for cold water species such as trout, salmon and whitefish during the summer. A new study, "Concurrent warming and browning eliminate cold-water fish habitat in many temperate lakes," forthcoming in the journal Proceedings of the National Acad  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Queens
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Bashe McDaniel, who died on December 29, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Police in Queens. On the evening of December 29, two MTA officers were searching for an individual on Sutphin Boulevard in Queens following a   more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Death in Ramap
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of a civilian who died on January 3, 2023 following an encounter with the New York State Police (NYSP) in Ramapo, Rockland County. At 2:24 p.m. on January 3, two NYSP troopers pulled over a car on the New York State Thruway based on a report about an incident that had taken  more
N.Y. A.G. James's Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation Into Civilian Deaths in Rockland County
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the deaths of a husband and wife and their two sons, who died on December 30, 2023 in New City, Rockland County. At approximately 12:15 a.m. on December 30, Clarkstown Police Department (CPD) received a call from the Bronxville Police Department (BPD) asking for a wellness check at t  more
N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: With federal legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining eligibility for every enrolled individual. An analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found this "unwinding" may not meet projections in the Division of the Budget's (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, adding costs to the   more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Seeks Input on Proposal to Further Protect Freshwater Wetlands
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today encouraged New Yorkers to review and comment on the development of proposed regulations that would further protect freshwater wetlands statewide. DEC released the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) to begin developing regulations to implement the new law   more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department Seeks Public Comment on Draft Recreation Management Plan for Big Moose Tract, Herkimer County
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public comment on the draft Recreation Management Plan (RMP) for the Big Moose Tract Conservation Easement in the town of Webb, Herkimer County. The RMP outlines public recreation opportunities and facilities that are proposed on the conservation easement and is available for public comment until F  more
N.Y. Environmental Conservation Department, NYSERDA Release Draft Disadvantaged Communities Investments, Benefits Reporting Guidance for New York State Entities
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) today released draft guidance for State entities to inform the investments and benefits reporting on compliance with the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act's (Climate Act) requirement that a minimum of 35 percent, with a goal   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Appointment to the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the appointment of the Honorable Lynn Wessel Keane to a vacancy on the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Department. "The Honorable Justice Wessel Keane is experienced, thoughtful and highly-qualified," Governor Hochul said. "I am confident she will serve with distinction as a member of the Appellate Division, Fourth Departme  more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Releases First-of-Its-Kind Report Detailing Employment Experiences of Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Non-Binary New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 6 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 5, 2024: * * * New Report Examines Employment Disparities Among TGNCNB New Yorkers and Offers Policy Recommendations to Address Systemic Barriers Builds on Governor Hochul's Agenda to Support LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers and Expand Workplace Protections * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the results of the Transgender Employment Study, a first-of-its-kind report that details the ex  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Evidentiary Hearing Involving Central Hudson Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of evidentiary hearing (Case No. 23-E-0418; 23-G-0419) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for Electric Service. Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation for Gas Service. NOTICE OF EVID  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Notice of Virtual Public Statement Hearing Involving Dover Plains Water
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice of virtual public statement hearing (Case No. 23-W-0467) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Minor Rate Filing of Dover Plains Water Company to Increase its Annual Revenues by about $85,485 or 67%, and to Establish a Replenishable Escrow Account for Capital Improvements. NOTICE OF VIRTUAL PUBLIC STATEMENT HEARING Pursuant to Public Service Law (PSL) Sec.Sec.89-b and 89-c, the Public Service Commission (Co  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving Astral Power
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0515) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Astral Power, Inc. for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued an   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving Bullrock GPS
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0517) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Bullrock GPS, LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued an O  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving EnterSolar
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0518) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against EnterSolar, LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued an Ord  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving Go Solar/Green N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0519) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Go Solar/Green NY LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving Green Visions Solar
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0521) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Green Visions Solar LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issue  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving Max Solar
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0523) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Max Solar Inc. for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued an Orde  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving N.Y. Solar Doctors
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0527) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against NY Solar Doctors, LLC for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued   more
N.Y. PSC Issues Order to Revoke Eligibility Involving Sol Suppliers
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order to revoke eligibility (Case No. 23-E-0525) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Seek Consequences against Sol Suppliers for violations of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers. ORDER TO REVOKE ELIGIBILITY BY THE COMMISSION: INTRODUCTION On October 17, 2023, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) issued an Order  more
N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Process Involving Canisteo Wind Energy
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on process (Case No. 23-E-0297) on Jan. 4, 2024: * * * Petition of Canisteo Wind Energy LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Granting a Lighted Regulatory Regime, and Approval of Construction Financing. RULING ON PROCESS ASHLEY MORENO, Administrative Law Judge: The above-referenced case concerns a petition filed by Canisteo Wind Energy, LLC (CWE) for a Certifi  more
N.Y. State Power Authority Issues RFI on Renewable Energy Development Opportunities in New York State
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 3 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) to understand potential interest and opportunities for NYPA to collaborate with renewable developers, contractors, and companies to develop, own, and operate renewable energy generating projects and storage systems, including solar photovoltaic energy, wind energy, and battery energy storage. The   more
N.Y.C. Health Department Moves Closer to Eliminating Viral Hepatitis as a Public Health Threat
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: The Health Department released its 2022 Hepatitis A, B, and C Annual Report, which includes a summary of 2022 hepatitis A, B, and C surveillance data and programming for New York City. The report also includes updates on progress toward implementing the Health Department and community partners' Plan to Eliminate Viral Hepatitis as a Major Public Health Threat in New York Cit  more
New FAO book highlights Bt eggplant success for Bangladesh
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Agricultural biotechnologies deployed around the world are transforming food systems to produce more nutritious food with less environmental impact, with positive impacts for smallholder farmers in low-income countries. Bt eggplant is one such transformative technology, and its success was recently highlighted in a new book from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The book "Case Studies of the Us  more
New York City Mayor Adams Announces Suit Against Texas Charter Bus Companies Seeking $708 Million to Cover Costs of Caring for Migrants Transported to NYC
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix today announced a lawsuit against 17 charter bus and transportation companies that seeks to recoup all costs New York City has incurred providing emergency shelter and services to migrants transported by the charter bus companies - totaling at least approximately $708 million in the last 20 months. Since   more
New York City Police Department Announces December 2023, End-of-Year Citywide Crime Statistics
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release: Murder, burglary, and the obstinate category of grand larceny-auto each saw sizeable reductions across New York City in December 2023 compared to the same month in 2022, adding to continued overall reductions in five of the seven major index-crime categories for the entire year. Shooting incidents decreased by double-digit percentages for the month and the year, as well, claiming 416 fewer victims over th  more
New York City Police Department: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on March 26, 2023 in the Confines of the 52nd Precinct
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on March 26th, 2023 in the confines of the 52nd Precinct. The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-wo  more
New York City Police Department: Release of Body Worn Camera Footage From an Officer Involved Shooting That Occurred on September 9, 2023 in the Confines of the 45th Precinct
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on Jan. 3, 2024: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on September 9th, 2023 in the confines of the 45th 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 bod  more
New York Institute of Technology: Students Achieve Second Place Win at Biology Conference
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- The New York Institute of Technology issued the following news: By Bessie Nestoras Knoblauch Two students on the research team of Assistant Professor of Biological and Chemical Sciences Jacqueline Keighron, Ph.D., presented their work at the 56th annual Metropolitan Association of College and University Biologists Conference held at the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut in November. Biology majors Taimoor Chaudhry and Abdur-Rehman Hussain came in second place for thei  more
NYC Health + Hospitals Partners With the Institute for Human Identity to Deliver Advanced Training in LGBTQ+-Affirming Therapy
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release: NYC Health + Hospitals' Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion has partnered with the Institute for Human Identity (IHI) to develop and deliver the "LGBTQ+ Mental Health Training Project," an advanced clinical training program for the health system's mental health professionals aimed at building their clinical knowledge and skills to provide affirming therapy to LGBTQ+ patients. IHI is the nation's first a  more
NYU: Stern in the News | January 4, 2024
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 (TNSres) -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following "Stern in the News" wrap up: * The Atlantic | 1/4/2024 | Commentary from Professor Jonathan Haidt is included: "How October 7 Changed America's Free-Speech Culture." (https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/01/october-7-changed-americas-free-speech-culture-israel-hamas/677011/) * ABC News | 1/3/2024 | Professor Marti Subrahmanyam interview: "Mortgage Rates Are Plummeting. Should Homebuyers  more
Ohio Wesleyan University: 2023-2024 Education Fellows
DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Ohio Wesleyan University has selected 17 students as 2023-2024 Education Fellows. The four-year fellowships are awarded each year by Ohio Wesleyan's Department of Education to first-year students with a high potential for success at the university and a stated interest in teaching at the preschool, elementary, middle, or high school level. OWU's newest Education Fellows are: * Sophie Bohrer of New   more
Paul, Weiss Continues London Buildout With Hire of Senior In-House Counsel
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison LLP, a law firm, issued the following news on Jan. 4, 2024: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Hannah Gout will join the firm as Senior European Risk & Compliance Counsel, resident in London. Gout will oversee the firm's risk management and compliance strategy across Europe. "Hannah is a highly respected and accomplished risk and compliance professional who will play a key role in ensuring that our Lo  more
Pillsbury Advises Clowder in Acquisition by Advanced Solutions International
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Clowder, a year-round, multi-purpose mobile app platform designed to drive engagement for associations and nonprofits, in its recent acquisition by Advanced Solutions International (ASI), a leading global provider of cloud software and services for associations and nonprofits. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Clowder's platform integrates with a variety of AMS/CRM solutions to help   more
Pillsbury Advises Mobiveil in Acquisition by GlobalLogic
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Mobiveil, a long-term client that specializes in semiconductor intellectual property licensing and engineering services and is headquartered in the U.S. with multiple engineering development centers in India, in entering into a definitive agreement to be acquired by GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company and a leader in digital engineering. According to GlobalLogic's press release, the acquisition is   more
Pillsbury: Biotech Company Vasa Therapeutics Secures $6M in Seed Funding Round
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Vasa Therapeutics, Inc., a preclinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for cardiovascular aging, in a recent $6 million seed funding round led by Orphinic Scientific SA. Private investments funds including NuFund Venture Group, SeedFolio, among others, also participated. Of the $6 million biotech investment, $2.3 million was supplemented by non-dilutive grant funding, acco  more
Pillsbury: Concentric Educational Solutions Secures $5M in Series A Growth Funding
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: A team of Pillsbury lawyers led by Corporate partner Steve Ryan advised Concentric Educational Solutions, the leading Black-owned education support system that partners with schools to offer resources to address barriers impacting students, families and staff, in its recent $5 million Series A funding round. Leading the round was New Markets Venture Partners, one of the nation's leading education and workforce invest  more
Pillsbury: Traydstream Raises $21M in Series B Funding Co-Led by Pivot Investment Partners
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised U.S.-based fintech investment firm Pivot Investment Partners in co-leading a $21 million Series B funding round for Traydstream, a pioneering fintech company at the nexus of digitizing and automating the trade finance industry. The funding round will be put toward the next phase of Traydstream's growth and advance its mission to transform trade finance. Additionally, it will accelerate Traydstream's  more
Politico Names Grace Maalouf Deputy Head of News
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 5 -- Politico issued the following statement on Jan. 3, 2024: * * * Announcement from Head of News, Alex Burns, Executive Editor, Joe Schatz, Executive Director, Global Newsroom Strategy, Francesca Barber, Senior Managing Editor, Anita Kumar and Global Editor-in-Chief, John Harris: Good morning -- We are excited to announce that Grace Maalouf is joining POLITICO as Deputy Head of News. Grace is an uncommon editing talent whose career has melded classical journalist  more
RIT's Moumita Das Elected as American Physical Society Fellow
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology Professor Moumita Das, from the School of Physics and Astronomy, has been elected an American Physical Society Fellow for her exceptional contributions to physics. The APS Fellowship Program was created to recognize members who have made advances in physics through original research and publication, innovative contributions in the application of physics  more
Ryan Tou Joins White & Case as a Partner in Hong Kong
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Capital Markets Practice with the addition of Ryan Tou as a partner in Hong Kong. "The lawyers in our market leading global practice advise clients on their most important, complex, cross-border capital markets deals in all major financial centres across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific," said White & Case partner John Vetterli, head of the Firm's Globa  more
Scholastic to Publish When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary in September 2024
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Scholastic, the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, announced today the publication of When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary--a novel exploring the little-known story of Anne Frank's life before she went into hiding--from bestselling, award-winning author Alice Hoffman and published in cooperation with th  more
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett: Linton Mann III Appointed to New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Simpson Thacher and Bartlett, a law firm, issued the following news: Litigation Partner Linton Mann III was appointed by the Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, Chief Judge of New York's Court of Appeals, to serve as a member of the New York State Permanent Commission on Access to Justice. Established in 2010, the Permanent Commission's mission is to expand access to civil legal services and improve access to justice generally. The Permanent Commission is composed of representatives f  more
Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media Launch Body Brokers, New Season of Cover Up That Unravels Shocking Deception & Lies Inside the Shadowy World of Body Trading
NEW YORK, Jan. 3 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on Jan. 2, 2024: Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media today announced the new season premiere of Cover Up: Body Brokers, an investigative podcast detailing how a small-town funeral homeowner and her elderly mother forged their way into the shadowy world of body dealing. Body Brokers is the third season of the Cover Up series, which tells stories about powerful people who pull off shocking cons. The first episo  more
St. Bonaventure University Students Will Explore Pop Culture and Media in New Course
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Jan. 6 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Students in a special topics course at St. Bonaventure University will explore pop culture's role in the media landscape and its impact on public policy. "From the protest music of the 1960s to the phenomena of Taylor Swift, pop culture has been a part of daily life in America," said Dr. Richard Lee, a professor in the university's Jandoli School of Communication. Lee designed the course and wil  more
St. John's University: Environmental Justice and Human Rights Advocate Samia Shell '21C, '24L Receives the 2023 United Nations Human Rights Prize
QUEENS, New York, Jan. 4 -- St. John's University issued the following news: In December, joining a distinguished group that includes Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King Jr., St. John's Law student Samia Shell received the UN Human Rights Prize. She was one of six representatives who accepted the 2023 Prize on behalf of the Global Coalition of Civil Society Organizations, Indigenous Peoples, Social Movements, and Local Communities for the Universal Recognition of the Right   more
St. John's University: Tobin Students Present Investment Recommendations
QUEENS, New York, Jan. 4 -- St. John's University issued the following news: Students in The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John's University put their knowledge to the test on Friday, December 8, delivering their recommendations for a trio of student-managed endowment funds. Teams of students presented a semester's worth of research to faculty, administrators, and alumni at the University's Manhattan, NY, campus. First to present were members of the Student-Managed Blockchain Fund   more
State University of New York's Old Westbury: Dr. Shalei Simms Named Dean of School of Business
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news: The State University of New York at Old Westbury has announced that Dr. Shalei Simms has been named dean of its School of Business. Simms had served as the acting dean since summer 2021. "Over the past more than two years, Dr. Simms has provided tremendous leadership and vision for the School of Business," said Dr. Dorothy Escribano, interim provost and senior vice president for   more
State University of New York's Old Westbury: Public Notice of CEPH Accreditation Visit and Call for Third-Party Comments
OLD WESTBURY, New York, Jan. 5 -- The State University of New York's Old Westbury Campus issued the following news: The SUNY Old Westbury Department of Public Health will host an accreditation visit by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) on April 8-9, 2024. The purpose of the visit is to seek continuing accreditation of the University's Bachelor of Science in Public Health program. In accordance with CEPH accreditation procedures, interested parties may submit written comments c  more
State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute: President Soboyejo and Peers Publish Significant Cancer Research
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news release: SUNY Poly President Dr. Winston Soboyejo and peers recently published a research paper in Scientific Reports titled, "In-vivo studies of targeted and localized cancer drug release from microporous poly-di-methyl-siloxane (PDMS) devices for the treatment of triple negative breast cancer." Their paper is significant because it presents a new way to treat triple negative  more
Steptoe Announces Lawsuit Brought on Behalf of the United Federation of Teachers
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: Steptoe LLP announced a lawsuit brought in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella, along with a number of individual plaintiffs, challenging the sufficiency of the environmental review undertaken by federal and state agencies to approve a congestion pricing program. This is the second lawsuit we r  more
Student opinion pieces encourage action on climate change
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 5 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When Nini Kaur '26 found out that President Biden was visiting her hometown of Pueblo, Colo. to talk about climate programs, she knew she had the perfect subject for her class assignment. Kaur and other students in Prof. Caroline Levine's Communicating Climate Change class last fall were tasked with writing an opinion piece spurring readers to take action related to climate, to appear in a newspaper of their choice. Levi  more
SUNY Plattsburgh: Einberg Library Adds Spaces to Meet Students' Academic, Social Needs
PLATTSBURGH, New York, Jan. 5 -- The State University of New York's Plattsburgh Campus issued the following news: Joshua Beatty wants to help make students fall in love with the library. The interim director of Feinberg Library on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus said the changes and improvements made to the facility in recent months have been made so that students find what they need beyond the rows and rows of stacks. "Students who are coming to the college and are being introduced to the librar  more
SUNY Poly, Herkimer College Reaffirm Partnership
UTICA, New York, Jan. 4 -- 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 tr  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: From the Opening of the Nappi Wellness Institute to Drug Delivery by Drone, 2023 Was Busy
SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: A sun-splashed day in June with a visit from the governor highlighted one of Upstate Medical University's important stories of 2023. The opening of Nappi Wellness Institute, named for Sam and Carol Nappi, brought many of Upstate ambulatory services under one roof. The five-story, 209,615 square foot building, which takes up nearly half a city block, features 240 exam and  more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Martin Durkin, Jr., Named Chief Campus Counsel for Upstate
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 5 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Martin T. Durkin, Jr., has been named Chief Campus Counsel for SUNY Upstate Medical University after serving in an Interim capacity since April 2023. Durkin has over 30 years of legal experience, primarily focused on healthcare law, academic medicine, and related compliance matters. Durkin was selected after a nationwide search. The appointment, effective immediately, was  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Four To Texas State Board Of Pharmacy
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Garrett Marquis and Randy Martin, Pharm.D. and reappointed Rick Fernandez and Julie Spier to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for terms set to expire on August 31, 2029. The Board fosters the provision of quality pharmaceutical care to the citizens of Texas and regulates the practice of pharmacy in accordance with the highest standards of ethics, accountability, efficiency,  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Statement On NYC Lawsuit Against Bus Companies Transporting Migrants
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 4 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following New York City Mayor Eric Adams announcing a lawsuit against bus companies participating in Texas' migrant transportation mission: "This lawsuit is baseless and deserves to be sanctioned. It's clear that Mayor Adams knows nothing about the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution, or about the constitutional right to travel that has been recognized b  more
The Crown, New University Undergraduate Research Journal, Published on SURFACE
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: The Crown, a new Syracuse University undergraduate research journal edited by and for students in the Renee Crown University Honors Program, was recently published on SURFACE, the University's open access institutional repository. The full issue can be accessed on https://surface.syr.edu/thecrown. The new journal was developed from a Fall 2023 Honors course, HNR340: Producing a Scholarly Journal, and highlights the ac  more
Tradeweb Reports December 2023 Total Trading Volume of $28.9 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $1.46 Trillion
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported total trading volume for the month of December 2023 of $28.9 trillion (tn). Average daily volume (ADV) for the month was $1.46tn, an increase of 43.3 percent (%) year-over-year (YoY)  more
Transcript: From Trash to Treasure - Ahead of Citywide Curbside Composting, New York City Mayor Adams Administration Expands Staten Island Compost Facility
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an announcement on Jan. 4, 2024, on the expansion of the Staten Island Compost Facility: * * * Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Department of Sanitation: Okay. Thank you all for joining us today at the Department of Sanitation Staten Island Compost Facility where the grass is always greener. We produce tens of millions of pounds of compost per year at this facility. I want to welcome some people who have joined u  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on Fox 5
NEW YORK, Dec. 31 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a television interview on Fox 5: * * * Host: And so we want to go out to Stephanie Bertini right now, she joins me. You know, Stephanie, thanks so much for being with us here. We've been kind of checking in with you all throughout the day, but you have a special guest, a pretty big deal in the Big Apple. Who do you got? Stephanie Bertini: I got Mayor Eric Adams standing right here beside me. Indeed, a big d  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on Times Square Alliance's New Year's Eve Webcast
NEW YORK, Jan. 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 31, 2023: * * * Times Square Co-Host, Jeremy Hassell: Hello, New York City and the world. I am here right in the middle of Times Square. You look so familiar. [Laughter.] This is Mayor Eric Adams. So, tell me, what are you most proud of in 2023, of everything. Mayor Eric Adams: Well, first of all, you're rockin' that tux, man. Hassell: C'mon now, talk about it. Mayor Adams: The amazing job  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on WBAI's "City Watch"
NEW YORK, Jan. 1 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of remarks on Dec. 31, 2023: * * * Jeff Simmons: Now we're going to move right along and have the mayor join us and get his thoughts on the year that was and the year to come. Mr. Mayor, welcome back to WBAI City Watch. Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, thank you. It's good to be back with you. Many years on this station, go back to my days of 100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care. Simmons: Well, and happy holidays to y  more
Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears On Fox5's "Good Day New York"
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on Jan. 2, 2024, with Fox5's "Good Day New York": * * * Rosanna Scotto: Well, it's been nearly eight months since midtown's Roosevelt Hotel-- which had closed in 2020-- was reopened by the city as an asylum seeker arrival center. Since then, thousands of migrants have passed through the doors. Recently, I got a chance to go inside the facility-- a very rare chance-- and then I sat down with Mayor  more
Troutman Pepper Names Tate Tischner Office Managing Partner in Rochester
ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 3 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news on Jan. 2, 2024: Tate L. Tischner, a partner and registered patent attorney in Troutman Pepper's Intellectual Property practice, has been appointed to office managing partner in Rochester, effective January 1, 2024. Tischner succeeds Partner Andrew P. Zappia. "I am looking forward to taking on this important leadership role in Rochester," Tischner said. "The Rochester Office will continue to provide the outst  more
Trying to keep cool, Northeast cities sweated out 2023
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 4 -- Cornell University issued the following news: In the Northeastern United States, warming average temperatures for most all climate data sites in December 2023 ranged from 3.6 to 9 degrees Fahrenheit above normal - making 2023 the warmest year on record for 13 of the region's 35 major urban areas, including New York City. A total of 28 cities in the region saw one of their top-five warmest years, according to a report Jan. 2 by the Northeast Regional Climate Center a  more
Udit Gupta Leads $2 Million Project to Tackle Tech's Environmental Toll
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 (TNSres) -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: The computing sector accounted for an estimated three percent of global CO2 emissions in 2022 -- more than Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal combined. Still, compared to the staggering impacts of fossil fuels, that number may seem insignificant. But every emission counts when it comes to combating the climate crisis, and this sector is only expected to grow over the coming decades as the demand for computing increases. That'  more
University at Buffalo School of Law: Law Library Welcomes Its First Law Practice Technologist
BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 30 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo School of Law (State University of New York) issued the following news: * * * As advances in technology broaden the array of tools available to practicing lawyers, the Charles B. Sears Law Library is responding with a major new initiative to bring students up to speed with the possibilities. * * * Leading that charge is Latasha R. Towles, who joined the law library this summer as the law library's first dedicated law practice t  more
University at Buffalo: Bills Team Doc Turns Spotlight of Damar Hamlin Injury Onto Increasing Bystander CPR/AED Training
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: For the fans, Damar Hamlin's recovery from the cardiac arrest he suffered at the Buffalo Bills-Cincinnati Bengals matchup last January was nothing short of miraculous. But Hamlin's recovery was all the more stunning in light of what's known about surviving sudden cardiac arrest: It is exceedingly rare. Roughly 350,000 people suffer an out-of-hospital-cardiac-arrest event eac  more
University at Buffalo: When Newspapers Close, Nonprofit Executive Salaries Go Up - Way Up
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study highlights the important role local papers play in monitoring nonprofits * * * Local newspapers are key to keeping residents informed about civic affairs, and the threat of negative media coverage keeps nonprofit leadership salaries in check, according to new University at Buffalo School of Management research. Forthcoming in the Journal of Accounting  more
Upstate Honors Dr King by Examining Health Advocacy at Health Justice Conference Jan. 15
SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 4 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news on Jan. 3, 2024: Upstate Medical University will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with its annual Health Justice Conference Monday, Jan. 15. The theme for this year's conference is "Health Advocacy through Education: Illuminating Pathways to Progress." Roselyn Tso, who directs the federal Indian Health Service, leads a list of nearly 20 invited speakers who will addre  more
Virginia Tech: Study - From NYC to D.C. and Beyond, Cities on the East Coast are Sinking
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 3 (TNSres) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Major cities on the U.S. Atlantic coast are sinking, in some cases as much as 5 millimeters per year - a decline at the ocean's edge that well outpaces global sea level rise, confirms new research from Virginia Tech and the U.S. Geological Survey. Particularly hard hit population centers such as New York City and Long Island, Baltimore, and Virginia Beach and Norfolk are seeing areas of rapid "subsidence," or sin  more
WarnerMedia: Comedian Eric Andre Returns to Adult Swim With 'Eric Andre Live Near Broadway,' Premiering Thursday, January 18 at Midnight
BURBANK, California, Jan. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: Eric Andre will bring his anarchic comedy show "Eric Andre Live Near Broadway" to Adult Swim Thursday, January 18 at midnight ET/PT. Featuring Andre's lo-fi brand of late-night entertainment and punk rock comedy, his performance at Terminal 5 in New York City was filmed for the half-hour special, and includes guest appearances from Emmy(R) and Tony(R) winning actor B  more
WarnerMedia: HBO Original Documentary Lil Nas X - Long Live Montero Debuts January 27
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: The HBO Original documentary LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO, produced by RadicalMedia, directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada and Zac Manuel, debuts SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 (8:00-9:35 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: LIL NAS X: LONG LIVE MONTERO captures the creative dynamo and mesmerizing star power of Lil Nas X, the groundbreaking, Grammy award-winni  more
WarnerMedia: Max Original Documentary Series On The Roam, Starring Jason Momoa, Debuts January 18
NEW YORK, Jan. 5 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on Jan. 4, 2024: The Max Original documentary series ON THE ROAM, starring Jason Momoa, debuts with two episodes THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 on Max. The eight-episode series will debut two new episodes weekly leading up to the season finale on February 8. Logline: ON THE ROAM is an eight-part cinematic docu-series following Jason Momoa as he travels the country chasing art, adventure, and friendship   more
WarnerMedia: Max Renews Original Comedy Series Bookie for a Second Season
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: The Max Original comedy series BOOKIE, from Emmy(R)-nominated creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, starring Sebastian Maniscalco and produced by Warner Bros. Television, has been renewed for a second season. The season one finale debuted on December 21, and the full first season is available to stream on Max. Amy Gravitt, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming, Head of HBO & Max Comedy Ser  more
WarnerMedia: New Cast Join the Third Installment of HBO Original the White Lotus
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Leslie Bibb, Dom Hetrakul, Jason Isaacs, Michelle Monaghan, Parker Posey and Tayme Thapthimthong join the cast of the third installment of the Emmy(R)-winning HBO Original series THE WHITE LOTUS, from Mike White, alongside previously announced returning cast member Natasha Rothwell. The series will begin production in and around Koh Samui, Phuket, and Bangkok in February and will follow a new   more
White & Case Advises Duell on Its Rights Offering
NEW YORK, Jan. 6 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Nasdaq First North Growth Market Finland-listed Duell Corporation on its rights offering, related financing arrangements and general corporate matters. Duell is a leading powersports aftermarket distributor in the Nordics with a growing presence in the rest of Europe. It offers motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, bicycle and marine products to dealers across  more
White & Case Advises EIG on $390M Acquisition of Ocyan Participacoes
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, on the New York and international aspects of EIG's definitive agreements with Novonor S.A. (Novonor) and Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) for the acquisition of Ocyan Participacoes S.A. (Ocyan), a Brazil-based solutions provider to the offshore oil & gas industry, for US$390 millio  more
White & Case Advises Enpal on Equitix, Keppel's Majority Stake in One of Enpal's Energy System Portfolios
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Enpal B.V. on the structuring, negotiation, signing and completion of the first tranche of Equitix and Keppel Infrastructure Trust's investment in one of Enpal's energy system portfolios. As part of the strategic co-operation, Enpal will receive over Euros160 million of additional capital in several tranches from Equitix and Keppel while the operational responsibility  more
White & Case Advises Netrality Properties on $130M Notes Offerings
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Netrality Properties, a portfolio company of Macquarie Infrastructure Partners, on its offering of US$58 million in aggregate principal amount of floating rate senior secured notes due 2028, and US$72 million in aggregate principal amount of fixed rate senior secured notes due 2028. Netrality owns and operates strategic interconnected data centers and Meet Me Rooms, p  more
White & Case Advises SNB Capital on Acquisition of Share Capital in Tamara
NEW YORK, Jan. 4 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised leading Saudi asset management firm SNB Capital (SNBC) on a primary and secondary equity subscription in Tamara, a leading buy-now-pay-later business. "The acquisition by SNBC allows Tamara to access the capital required to fulfil its ambitious growth plans," said White & Case partner Debashis Dey, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "It also demonstrates the potential f  more
Wilson Sonsini Adds Former FTC, DOJ Veterans to Antitrust Team as Partners
PALTO ALTO, California, Jan. 6 -- Wilson Sonsini, a law firm, issued the following news release: Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, the premier provider of legal services to technology, life sciences, and growth enterprises worldwide, announced today that Maureen Ohlhausen and Taylor Owings have joined the firm as partners. Ohlhausen is based in the Washington, D.C., office. Owings, based initially in the Washington, D.C., office, intends to transition to the firm's New York office. The addition  more
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