NEW YORK, Jan. 24 (TNSres) -- The Association for Computing Machinery issued the following news release: ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, has named 68 Fellows for transformative contributions to computing science and technology. All the 2023 inductees are longstanding ACM Members who were selected by their peers for groundbreaking innovations that have improved how we live, work, and play. "The announcement each year that a new class of ACM Fellows has been selected is met with gr  more

EAST GREENBUSH, New York, Feb. 1 -- The Center for Internet Security issued the following news release: The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS(R)) and Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center(R) (MS-ISAC(R)) have unveiled the results of the annual Nationwide Cybersecurity Review (NCSR). This report offers valuable insights into the cybersecurity maturity of U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) organizations. About the NCSR: 1. Assessment Availability: The NCSR is a   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 (TNSres) -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following joint news release with Milliman: The 2023 net combined ratio for the property/casualty industry is forecast to be 103.9, with commercial lines at 97.7, outperforming personal lines at 109.9. Record levels of severe convective storm losses are the single biggest driver of the overall adverse results. Hard markets continue with 2023 net written premium growth forecast at 9.0%, according to the latest underwrit  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: Index Hits Two-Year High on Surging Views of Current Conditions, Declining Pessimism About Future The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index(r) rose in January to 114.8 (1985=100), up from a revised 108.0 in December. The reading was the highest since December 2021, and marked the third straight monthly increase. The Present Situation Index--based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market condi  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread their ideologies and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers located an audio recording of the Jacksonville shooter's racist manifesto on Telegram. The narrator in the recording praised the Jacksonville gunman, calling him a "saint," and encouraged additional acts of violence.  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: * * * New introductory reference book provides clear and impartial guidance on creating carbon credits for natural climate solutions * * * In an effort to reduce confusion surrounding the carbon market for natural climate solutions, Environmental Defense Fund has today released the Natural Climate Solutions Crediting Handbook. The Handbook is meant to be used as an introductory ref  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Defense Fund's research compares the cost of driving six EVs in Arizona with similar gas-powered cars * * * Today, Environmental Defense Fund and WSP, in partnership with Climate Power, released new analysis (https://www.edf.org/driving-change-how-electric-vehicles-are-benefiting-americans-across-country) that found many popular and widely anticipated electric v  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Defense Fund's research compares the cost of driving five EVs in Georgia with similar gas-powered cars * * * Today, Environmental Defense Fund and WSP, in partnership with Climate Power, released new analysis (https://www.edf.org/driving-change-how-electric-vehicles-are-benefiting-americans-across-country) that found many popular and widely anticipated electric   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Defense Fund's research compares the cost of driving six EVs in Michigan with similar gas-powered cars * * * Today, Environmental Defense Fund and WSP, in partnership with Climate Power, released new analysis (https://www.edf.org/driving-change-how-electric-vehicles-are-benefiting-americans-across-country) that found many popular and widely anticipated electric   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Defense Fund's research compares the cost of driving seven EVs in Nevada with similar gas-powered cars * * * Today, Environmental Defense Fund and WSP, in partnership with Climate Power, released new analysis (https://www.edf.org/driving-change-how-electric-vehicles-are-benefiting-americans-across-country) that found many popular and widely anticipated electric   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Defense Fund's research compares the cost of driving seven EVs in North Carolina with similar gas-powered cars * * * Today, Environmental Defense Fund and WSP, in partnership with Climate Power, released new analysis (https://www.edf.org/driving-change-how-electric-vehicles-are-benefiting-americans-across-country) that found many popular and widely anticipated e  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Defense Fund's research compares the cost of driving seven EVs in Pennsylvania with similar gas-powered cars * * * Today, Environmental Defense Fund and WSP, in partnership with Climate Power, released new analysis (https://www.edf.org/driving-change-how-electric-vehicles-are-benefiting-americans-across-country) that found many popular and widely anticipated ele  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * Environmental Defense Fund's research compares the cost of driving six EVs in Wisconsin with similar gas-powered cars * * * Today, Environmental Defense Fund and WSP, in partnership with Climate Power, released new analysis (https://www.edf.org/driving-change-how-electric-vehicles-are-benefiting-americans-across-country) that found many popular and widely anticipated electric  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on Jan. 31, 2024, by President Fred Krupp: * * * "Today the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Joe Goffman to lead EPA's Office of Air and Radiation, and that's great news for everyone who wants cleaner air and a safer climate. "Our nation needs Joe's extensive experience, knowledge, and hard work as we tackle the increasingly urgent problems of the climate crisis and the air pollution that makes people sick. "Joe ha  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: Authorities in the Delhi government should act on recommendations of the governing board of a shelter for people with disabilities to end the lifelong institutionalization of its nearly 1,000 residents, Human Rights Watch said today. Most people languishing in the government-run shelter, Asha Kiran, which literally means "ray of hope," have been abandoned by their families with no choice but to remain institutionalized.   more

ISLIP, New York, Feb. 3 -- The Humane Society of the United States issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Today the Humane Society of the United States learned that the Town of Islip has asked the Supreme Court of the State of New York to find Sloth Encounters owner, Larry Wallach, in criminal contempt of court for continuing to exhibit sloths and other wild animals in violation of local law. The town has asked the court to allow them to seize the animals, require him to surrender   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Immigration Equality issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * Late Friday, President Biden issued a statement throwing his full support behind legislation that would eviscerate the U.S. asylum system. In response, Bridget Crawford, Immigration Equality's Director of Law & Policy issued the following statement: "President Biden is trying to deceive the American public about his border policies--the most radical changes to U.S. immigration law in decades. He c  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: The federal government estimates 2.9 million Americans are employed by the insurance industry and February's annual celebration of Insurance Careers Month is a reminder of the opportunities it offers, according to the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I). "As the backbone to economic growth and prosperity, a career in insurance provides a wealth of career opportunities. Whether just starting out i  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) can confirm further details of a near-fatal airstrike by the Israeli military on a residential compound housing our Emergency Medical Team (EMT) and members of MAP's local team and their family members in Al Mawasi - the alleged 'safe zone' - in Gaza on 18 January, which caused injuries to several team members, significant damage   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * New York City Council today voted (42-9) to override Mayor Eric Adams veto on the "How Many Stops Act", legislation that requires greater police accountability when officers stop New Yorkers, and a solitary confinement ban bill. The City Council had approved both bills in a vote on December 20th, 2023. Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the bills on January 19th, 2024. The following statement   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: About the Leading Economic Index and the Coincident Economic Index: The Leading Economic Index provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. Note: The January 2024 release of the leading composite economic index (L  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release: Tax-exempt bond financing for charter school facilities has nearly tripled in recent years, with $29 billion raised from investors to build, expand and upgrade school facilities in 34 states since 2015, according to a new study announced today. In fact, the growth in issuance from 2015-2022 exceeded the par value (i.e., face value) of all the charter school bonds sold in the previous 17 years o  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: * * * * 7.1 million people; around 32% of the total population are in need of humanitarian assistance in Mali * Menaka region alone registered 4690 new IDPs in the last week * IRC calls for greater access to urgently needed humanitarian aid * * * The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is drawing attention to the worsening humanitarian situation in several regions of Mali, particularl  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 2, 2024, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Markets Don't Know What to Expect Anymore, & That's Good By Allison Schrager A greater diversity of economic forecasts can lead to a richer discussion and help expose previously unseen risks and weaknesses. When it comes to financial markets, nothing is certain. For much of the last few decades, however, it was easy to convince yourself otherwise: Interest r  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 2, 2024, to the Commentary.org: * * * The Likely Lab Leak & the COVID Cassandra By James B. Meigs I thought I was done with writing about Covid-19. But Covid-19 isn't done with me--or with any of us. I'm writing this precisely four years after Chinese health officials first announced the emergence of a mysterious new form of pneumonia in the city of Wuhan. "No obvious human-to-human transmissio  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 1, 2024, to the Institute for Family Studies: * * * The Polyamorist Next Door By Kay S. Hymowitz I suppose, given Americans' fondness for postmodern taboo-breaking, it was inevitable that polyamory would go mainstream. Recently, it's been the subject of lifestyle articles in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Time, The New Yorker, and More, a buzzy memoir by Park Slope wife and mother, Mol  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Jan. 29, 2024, to the New York Post: * * * Central Park Five Member Yusef Salaam's Traffic Stunt Jeopardizes Public Safety By Nicole Gelinas Will New York let its long-professed collective guilt over the Central Park jogger case dictate public safety? We'll see if the City Council lets a perfectly proper police stop of onetime Central Park Five defendant Yusef Salaam, now a Harlem councilman, deter  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 1, 2024, to the New York Post: * * * Family Flees Us after Teacher Spurs, Hides 10-Year-Old Daughter's Gender 'Transition' By Michael Torres In June 2022, two Centennial Elementary School students in Olympia, Wash., disappeared. Their parents, Indian immigrants, had quietly driven them out of state, to Oregon, before they eventually decided to fly back to their former home country. No one in O  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Jan. 30, 2024, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * On the Border 'Crisis,' Biden Suddenly Sounds Like Trump By Jason L. Riley The former president is pushing the GOP to kill an immigration compromise so he can run on the issue. Is Joe Biden running against Donald Trump or trying to channel him? The president finally acknowledged last week that illegal immigration is a "crisis," and he vowed to seal   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 2, 2024, to the Washington Examiner: * * * The Nitty-Gritty of Freedom By Robert VerBruggen America's on-the-ground decision-makers have their hands tied. Teachers lack the authority to run their classrooms, and their superintendents lack the authority to manage them. It takes forever to build anything, thanks to interminable permit requirements and special-interest objections. Doctors are exhau  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 24 -- Moms Demand Action, a part of Everytown for Gun Safety, issued the following news release: Today, lawmakers in Honolulu convene for the last day of bill filing. Last session, lawmakers heard dozens of testimonies from Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers and passed key gun safety bills including a measure strengthening the state's concealed carry laws following the Supreme Court's reckless decision in Bruen. This session, lawmakers have a unique opportun  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Research Highlights: Living in neighborhoods with more recreational and fitness centers may influence people's engagement in physical activity during the first year after a stroke. A small study found that people in New York City who survived a mild stroke were more likely to maintain the same level of physical activity as they did prior to the stroke, or even increase that activ  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) announces the following awards and appointments: Selwyn Vickers Elected to the Fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research Academy Selwyn M. Vickers, MD, FACS, President and CEO, was elected to the Fellows of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Academy. Dr. Vickers is among 30 international scientific leaders elected to the   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Muscular Dystrophy Association issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced Jeffrey Chamberlain, Ph.D., a leading professor in gene therapy focused on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) at the Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Washington, will receive the 2024 MDA Legacy Award for Achievement in Research, for his achievements in translational research. The award will be p  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Association of Counties issued the following news release: In some areas of the state, ambulance wait times are getting longer and longer, and a lack of volunteers and funding shortfalls have thrown our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems into crisis. In response, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) and a coalition of state lawmakers and advocates have been working on a package of legislation to strengthen local EMS services. T  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (TNSres) -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and Genspace, the world's first community biology lab, today announced the launch of its groundbreaking workforce development program Break into Biotech in New York City. The pilot program will provide access to hands-on training, networking, mentorship, and career development opportunities necessary to break into Ne  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) and the National Association of Legal Services Workers, UAW, Local 2320 (NOLSW) together proudly announced the signing of a first union contract. "When we first started organizing a union four years ago, we knew we wanted to make sure that equity and workers' rights were at the heart of everything we built towards as a unit. We are proud to say   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 3 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2024: In response to the Appellate Division's ruling in Renew 81 For All v. NYS Department of Transportation against Renew 81's efforts to halt the demolition of a crumbling portion of the I-81 viaduct in Syracuse, New York, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement from Racial Justice Center Director Lanessa Chaplin: "We're glad the Court recognized what we, fellow ad  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * Today, the New York City Council voted to override Mayor Adams's vetoes of Int. 586-A of the How Many Stops Act (HMSA) and a bill banning solitary confinement (Int. 549-A). In response, the New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following statement, attributable to Executive Director Donna Lieberman: "With today's historic vote, the City Council has resoundingly rejected the inhumane  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed an Article 78 lawsuit against the New York State Commission of Correction (SCOC), the chief watchdog and regulator of jails in New York State. The lawsuit argues that SCOC is unlawfully withholding information related to whether and how it responds to reports of physical and sexual assault perpetrated by jail staff against individuals inca  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 -- OPERA America issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: OPERA America is pleased to introduce Studio Happy Hours, a new initiative providing budget-friendly rehearsal space for vocalists, instrumentalists, actors, and other artists at its National Opera Center in Midtown Manhattan. Studio Happy Hours offer access to the Center's economy, standard, and premium studios at rates of $5 $10 per hour. These special rates are available for creative rehearsal/* during sel  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Physicians for Human Rights issued the following agency statement on Jan. 29, 2024: * * * The Coalition Against Sexual Violence (CASV) calls on the Government of Kenya to prevent and ensure accountability for femicide by training and supporting the National Police Service and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution to investigate and prosecute cases of gender-based violence. At least 10 women have been killed in the first month of 2024 alone, intensifying an alrea  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 1 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Powerful players in music, entertainment, fashion and philanthropy joined the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, to celebrate progress towards health equity, while calling for a renewed commitment to investing in women's heart health in a fashion-forward, musical kickoff to American Heart Month. The Red  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: Nearly one in five children in families using paid child care services stopped doing so during the pandemic, severely disrupting the child care industry. And despite a strong recovery in the labor force and the broader economy, the number of children in paid care remained nearly 10% below pre-pandemic levels through at least 2022. A new report from the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of Th  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Robin Hood, an organization that says it focuses on fighting poverty, issued the following news release: Robin Hood, New York's largest local poverty-fighting philanthropy, announces the speaker lineup for its exclusive Robin Hood Opportunity x AI Summit, a one-day, invitation-only, action-oriented event convening leaders from technology, finance, data science, policy, academia, and impact to hear field-defining leaders share their ideas on the AI revolution and ho  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Sharsheret, an organization that says it supports Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer, issued the following news release: Sharsheret, the only national not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the needs of women and families of all Jewish backgrounds facing breast cancer and ovarian cancer, welcomes new Board member Jillian (Jilly) Mehlman and a new Executive Board Slate. Special thank you to Board members Jonathan Blinken and Kim Molstre f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association issued the following news release: In partnership with Progressive Insurance, the Discover Boating New York Boat Show and Discover Boating Louisville Boat, RV & Sportshow wrapped on Sunday, January 28, drawing steady crowds and intent boating and outdoors enthusiasts, with several exhibitors reporting quality traffic, new leads, and sales. The New York Boat Show attracted more than 27,000 attendees,   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: On Tuesday, February 6th at 3 PM EST the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) will host a press conference and rally at the New York State Capitol in Albany joined by elected officials, the New York Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International USA, Legal Aid Society, the Policing & Social Justice Project, NYU Law Rights over Tech and other civil rights groups to  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Broadway League issued the following news release: EACHERS NIGHT ON BROADWAY returned last night as 500 New York City public school educators attended a performance of How to Dance in Ohio on Broadway at The Belasco Theatre. Presented by The Broadway League in conjunction with the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), TEACHERS NIGHT ON BROADWAY welcomed and honored the newest New York City educators, including teachers, paraprofessionals, social workers, guidance counselo  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club (AKC(R)), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the winners of the AKC Junior Versatility Scholarships. Scholarships are awarded to the top 10 Juniors who competed in a minimum of three different competitive AKC Events. The dates of eligibility were July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023. The scholarships are off  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Feb. 2 -- Brooklyn Museum issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: This year marks the 200th anniversary of the Brooklyn Museum--one of the oldest, largest, and boldest museums in the United States. Starting in fall 2024, the Museum will celebrate its legacy and chart its future as a cultural organization that has continually evolved and innovated since its founding. Tracing its origins to 1824, when it was incorporated as Brooklyn's first free circulating library,  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 25 -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news: By Aaron Callahan In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the Boyce Thompson Institute (BTI) proudly announces the launch of a three-year fundraising campaign. This initiative marks a pivotal moment in BTI's journey, aimed at enhancing its scientific discoveries and the development of practical applications that benefit society. The campaign kicks off with a dynamic start, thanks to a $500,000 one-to-one matchin  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: New York City Mayor Eric Adams yesterday outlined a future-focused vision for working-class New Yorkers in his third State of the City address, delivered at Hostos Community College in the Bronx. After driving crime down and pushing private-sector job growth to historic highs -- all while managing a once-in-a-generation asylum seeker humanitarian crisis -- Mayor Adams outlined ambitious plans to continue to deliver for N  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: The Rockefeller Foundation announced that it will invest an additional USD $80 million over the next five years to advance Food is Medicine programs in the United States. Today's announcement, which increases The Rockefeller Foundation's total Food is Medicine commitment to more than $100 million since 2019, aims to improve domestic health outcomes where diet-related diseases, like diabetes and ca  more