CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- The American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library Association, issued the following news release: "The First Amendment and the Freedom to Read" project from Townsend Harris High School in Flushing, New York, is the recipient of the 2024 American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) Roald Dahl's Miss Honey Social Justice Award. Sponsored by Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House, the Roald Dahl Award recognizes   more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, issued the following news release: Access Now condemns the Uganda Constitutional Court's decision to uphold the draconian Anti-Homosexuality Act. This deadly blow to human rights is legitimizing discrimination, intolerance, and violence against people at risk in Uganda -- online and off. The Constitutional Court's decision to uphold the Anti-Homosexuality Act opens up  more

NEW YORK, April 3 (TNSres) -- Access Now, an organization that says it defends and extends the rights of people and communities at risk, issued the following news release: YouTube is approving election disinformation ads in India ahead of the country's general election, a new joint investigation by Access Now and Global Witness has found. Access Now and Global Witness' new investigation, "Votes will not be counted": Indian election disinformation ads and YouTube, found that YouTube is approvin  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS), in partnership with the Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS), is pleased to name 15 participants for the 2024 Summer Institute for the Study of East Central and Southeastern Europe (SISECSE). ACLS will convene these leading scholars from Eastern Europe and North America for a two-week residency hosted by the American University in Bulgaria from Jun  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- Action Against Hunger issued the following news release: * * * Action Against Hunger Launches New Supplementary Nutrition Program, Reiterates Calls for an Immediate and Permanent Ceasefire * * * It has been six months since the start of the conflict in Gaza and one million Palestinians continue to face the imminent threat of famine. 85% of Gazan people have been displaced from their homes. With one in three children acutely malnourished and more than half of the populat  more

ALBANY, New York, March 28 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release: Today, the CARE for Immigrant Families coalition rallied with immigrant rights advocates, elected officials, allies and impacted people at the State Capitol to demand a $150 million investment in immigrant legal services. Advocates also called for passage of the Access to Representation Act (ARA), a first-in-the-nation bill that would establish a right to counsel in immigration court, offering f  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), representing the top executive search and leadership consulting firms worldwide, today announces 2024 officers and representatives to the AESC EMEA Council. The Council consists of elected officers and representatives from AESC Member executive search and leadership advisory firms from acros  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- African Communities Together, an organization of African immigrants fighting for civil rights, issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: On Thursday, April 5, 2024, immigrant rights organization, African Communities Together and the Africa Center, hosted an iftar meal for a group of asylum seekers celebrating Ramadan. The iftar was held at the Africa Center's Harlem location on the corner of 5th Avenue and 110th Street, across the street from Central Park. Over 50  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The American Institute of Chemical Engineers issued the following news release: In Spring 2024, the 12th edition of the World Congress of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering -- a conference co-sponsored by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the World Chemical Engineering Council (wcec; wcec-online.org), and a breadth of international engineering organizations -- will expand its reach by delivering its programming fully online. The 2024 World Digital Con  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following news release: American Jewish Committee (AJC) leadership this week traveled to Israel on the organization's third such mission in solidarity with the people of Israel in the wake of Hamas' October 7 terror attack. As a special joint delegation of Jewish Diaspora leadership, AJC was joined by representatives from the European Jewish Congress, including its President, Dr. Ariel Muzicant, and leaders from the Jewish communiti  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The American Jewish Committee issued the following statement on April 5, 2024: * * * Six months ago, Hamas brutally attacked Israel, murdering 1,200 women, men, children, and babies, many suffering the most heinous atrocities, and taking 254 people hostage. Israel's war of self-defense continues for two clear reasons: 134 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza, and Israel has yet to fully eliminate the threats posed by Hamas' military capabilities. As is the case with all w  more

NEW YORK, April 4 (TNSres) -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * Awards Recognize Excellence in Research in the Humanities and Interpretive Social Sciences * * * The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 ACLS Fellowships. The ACLS Fellowship Program supports scholars who are poised to make original and significant contributions to knowledge in any field of the humanities or interpretive   more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The American Farmland Trust issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: American Farmland Trust today invites agricultural influencers working in corn, soy, wheat, cotton, and dairy systems to apply for the opportunity to attend AFT's Advanced Soil Health Training. This one-year training course is made up of four two-day in-person, in-region training sessions in the Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, New York, and New England. Influencers are soil-health successfu  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The American Jewish Congress, an organization that says it works to defend Jewish interests at home and abroad through public policy, advocacy, legislation and the courts, issued the following statement on April 4, 2024: * * * The American Jewish Congress (AJCongress) released a statement following President Joe Biden's call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel earlier today: "We welcome President Biden's clarity and leadership in protecting America's interests and in   more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- AmfAR-the Foundation for AIDS Research issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The ruling this week from Uganda's Constitutional Court upholding the nation's oppressive anti-homosexuality law is a travesty of justice. Portions of the law struck down pertain not to LGBTQ+ Ugandans, but to those who are aware of, and fail to report, suspected homosexuality. In striking from the law a provision requiring citizens to report homosexual neighbors, friends, and family  more

NEW YORK, April 5 (TNSres) -- The Asia Society issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis has published China's 'New Era' Changes the Game for Global Actors. Authored by Senior Fellow on Chinese Economy Diana Choyleva, the paper is the second in a two part series exploring how Chinese President Xi Jinping's vision for a "new era," as decreed at the 19th Party Congress in 2017, has changed incentives for key groups in China and b  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), submitted a reply brief in its suit against the New York City Districting Commission, the New York City Board of Elections, and the New York State Board of Elections, challenging the lawfulness of the New York City Council district map under the New York City Charter. Oral arguments for the case have bee  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, April 6 -- The Association of Health Care Journalists issued the following news: It's been more than 44 days since Change Healthcare fell victim to a ransomware cyberattack on Feb. 21, yet not much is known about the nature and scope of the hack, as The New York Times reported. Also unknown is exactly how many patients, physicians, hospitals, or other providers were affected and how many providers have been unpaid over more than seven weeks. Still, news about the hack brea  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers issued the following news: ASCAP, The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, the only U.S. PRO that operates on a not-for-profit basis, will present pioneering pop phenomenon Charli XCX with the ASCAP Global Impact Award in honor of her tremendous impact on pop music. The prestigious award recognizes the enduring worldwide popularity of ASCAP members and their music. Charli joins a select group of acc  more

ITHACA, New York, April 5 -- Boyce Thompson Institute issued the following news: BTI is proud to announce the opening of its cutting-edge plant phenotyping facility, PhenoSight. This new facility holds significant potential for delivering unparalleled insights into plant growth, development, and response to environmental conditions. "The opening of this facility marks a significant milestone in our research capabilities at BTI," shared Dr. Magdalena Julkowska, Assistant Professor at BTI and le  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed a $17.5 million settlement between New York City and two women who were forced to remove their Islamic headscarves, or hijabs, before being photographed by police. New York City has agreed to pay $17.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by two women who were forced to remove their hijabs be  more

NEW YORK, April 2 (TNSres) -- The Center for Employment Opportunities issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Today, the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), the nation's largest reentry organization, launched 'More Than a Background' (#MoreThanABackground), a public awareness campaign to limit the use of criminal background checks in the hiring process. The campaign will use compelling imagery and personal storytelling of impacted people, along with interactive digital asset  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: The ongoing state persecution of Mashallah Karami, whose son was unlawfully executed following protests that erupted across Iran in September 2022, epitomizes a wider campaign of repression against families seeking justice in Iran, according to the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). "This grieving father's pursuit of justice is being stifled by the state's relentless efforts to sil  more

NEW YORK, March 29 -- The Asia Society issued the following news release: Asia Society is pleased to welcome Chantal Bernard as Managing Director of Philanthropy. Chantal brings over 16 years of fundraising experience at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), and over 20 years working in corporate sponsorship and strategic partnerships. Chantal will oversee the day-to-day operations of Asia Society's development department, where she will focus on strengtheni  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The Clearing House issued the following news release: Participants on CHIPS(R), the largest private sector high-value clearing and settlement system in the world, receive significant economic benefits due to its patented liquidity savings algorithm. In 2023 this algorithm generated an economic value for CHIPS participants and the financial system of $4.99 billion, or $13.8 million per day, estimates The Clearing House, the operator of CHIPS and the leading innovator and ope  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Clearing House issued the following news release: Consumers and businesses took advantage of instant payments through The Clearing House RTP(R) network, which resulted in numerous records set in the first quarter of 2024. The network experienced a record 76 million transactions in the first quarter, valued at $42 billion. March was also a record month with nearly 27 million transactions, and March 1st is now the single day with the most transactions at over 1.25 million  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 5 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: On Monday, CODEPINK peace and human rights activists will gather outside the German consulate in Los Angeles, Germany's UN Mission in New York City, and the German Embassy in D.C. to demonstrate solidarity with Palestine, Nicaragua and South Africa, as the International   more

NEW YORK, April 6 (TNSres) -- Physicians for Human Rights issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill Thursday that prohibits state law enforcement, first responders, and coroners from using the invalid concept of "excited delirium," making Colorado the second state after California to ban the term. The bill follows a landmark research report from PHR (https://phr.org/our-work/resources/excited-delirium/) that found that "excited delirium" -   more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- The Open Space Institute issued the following news on April 1, 2024: The Open Space Institute (OSI) today announced a significant conservation victory with the protection of 5,000 acres of wetlands along the scenic Congaree and Broad rivers in Richland County. Located southeast of Columbia, South Carolina's vibrant state capital, this conservation effort highlights OSI's commitment to protecting vital ecosystems for both wildlife and public enjoyment. This achievement was   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America issued the following news release: Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz. and Fairbanks, Alaska Top Lists of Year-over-Year Rise in Industry Employment While New York City and Decatur, Ill. Experience Worst Number and Percent of Construction Job Losses Construction employment rose in 227, or 63 percent, of 358 metro areas between February 2023 and February 2024, according to an analysis by the Associated  more

YONKERS, New York, April 2 -- Consumer Reports issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: In a comment letter submitted today to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Reports (CR) highlighted its strong support for the Bureau's proposed overdraft lending rule. The proposed rule would lower overdraft fees charged by large financial institutions, which disproportionately impact low and moderate income consumers with excessive charges and can trap them in debt. Additio  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- 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 propaganda and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers identified seven accounts across Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram sharing clips from the Christchurch terrorist attack, all of which were promptly reported to national authorities for further action and were taken down as of  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that it has filed an emergency motion seeking to prevent enforcement by the New York State Attorney General of a new law passed in 2023 that will age restrict the sale of certain dietary supplements. On March 13, 2024, CRN filed a lawsui  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that it has filed an emergency motion seeking to prevent enforcement by the New York State Attorney General of a new law passed in 2023 that will age restrict the sale of certain dietary supplements. On March 13, 2024, CRN fil  more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, April 4 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: Climate change threatens crops across the globe. But the problem goes far beyond rising temperatures. One major cause for concern is more acidic soil, a product of increasing rainfall. This can result in aluminum toxicity, putting further stress on global agriculture. A new project at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) seeks to find solutions at the intersection of genomics and plant biology.  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- UNITE HERE, a labor union for workers in the hotel, gaming, food service, manufacturing, textile, distribution, laundry, transportation and airport industries in the U.S. and Canada, issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: On March 31, 2024, D. Taylor stepped down from his role as President of UNITE HERE, leaving behind a legacy defined by record union growth and groundbreaking raised standards for service-sector jobs. Taylor prioritized organizing in places wri  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Today, plaintiffs moved to approve a $17.5 million settlement in their class action lawsuit against the NYPD for forcing suspects to remove the hijab and other religious attire for mugshots. Under the proposed settlement, which still requires approval by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, more than 3,600 class me  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), representing the top executive search and leadership consulting firms worldwide, today announces 2024 officers and representatives appointed to the AESC Council of the Americas. The Council consists of elected officers and representatives from AESC Member executive search and leadership advi  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: Lawmakers around the world are introducing bills that would ban the breeding of dogs who are the victims of "torture breeding"--bred to have such malformed noses and shortened faces that they endure a lifetime of breathing problems or bred to have dangerously lengthened spines--so PETA rushed a letter today to Westminster Kennel Club President and Show Chair Donald G. Sturz calling on him to act   more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC), representing the top executive search and leadership consulting firms worldwide, today announces 2024 officers and representatives to the AESC Council of Asia Pacific. The Council consists of elected officers and representatives from AESC Member executive search and leadership advisory firms  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: The IRC is appalled by this week's Israeli attack in Deir al-Balah, Gaza, which killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including both Palestinian and foreign nationals, after they unloaded food aid at its central warehouse. Since October 2023, more than 200 humanitarian workers have now been killed in the occupied Palestinian territory, more than 95% of whom are Palestinian. Gaza is the most dang  more

UPPER NYACK, New York, April 3 (TNSres) -- The Global Healthy Living Foundation issued the following news release: A groundbreaking study titled "Removing Barriers to Pharmacy Vaccination: A Path to Better Health and Lower Health Care Costs" has uncovered a tangled web of regulations preventing pharmacists from efficiently providing vaccines to adult patients. Led by Robert Popovian, PharmD, MS, Founder, Conquest Advisors and Chief Science Policy Officer, Global Healthy Living Foundation, Este  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The New York Community Trust issued the following news release: Nearly 5,000 youth in New York, Long Island, Westchester, and Newark, New Jersey, will receive greater support in the classroom and on the playing field thanks to more than $1.2 million in grants announced by the Heisman Trophy Fund for Youth Development. This new funding aims to connect young people, many of whom live in underserved communities, with programs that promote academic achievement, develop skills   more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news: Amid a wave of innovation and significant changes in how consumers watch video, the 2024 IAB NewFronts will span four days from April 29th to May 2nd in New York City, showcasing the most exciting developments in digital content, marketplace trends, and growing video advertising formats. "The 2024 IAB NewFronts gives buyers a unique view of the video marketplace over the course of just a few days," said David Co  more

NEW YORK, March 25 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release: Today, members of the Our City, Our Vote Coalition, interveners in the case, and elected officials rallied and held a press conference on the City Hall Steps to announce that they will be appealing. Last month, in Fossella v. Adams, the NYS Supreme Court Appellate Division ruled against the enactment of Local Law 11. Lawyers with LatinoJustice PRLDEF representing the interveners announced the next steps   more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: A pilot program to help accounting graduates earn the required academic credits for CPA licensure is off to a quick start and has earned positive reviews in limited feedback so far from students and the accounting firms that employ them. Thirty-eight students are currently enrolled in the Experience, Learn & Earn (ELE) program, developed by the American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following statement on April 4, 2024: * * * In response to the 7.4 earthquake in Taiwan, Mohammed Riyas, IRC Asia Emergencies Director, said, "This week's earthquake in Taiwan is the largest Taiwan has seen in over 25 years. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is present across Asia, in countries including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand and Bangladesh, and earthquakes are one of several natural disasters that ar  more

ALBANY, New York, April 4 -- The Interstate Renewable Energy Council issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: IREC today announced that its President and CEO, Larry Sherwood, plans to retire at the end of 2024. Sherwood has led IREC as President and CEO for eight years and has left an indelible mark on the organization. During his tenure, he oversaw significant organizational growth and evolution, including a strategic merger with The Solar Foundation in 2021 that more than doubled   more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee issued the following news release: Nearly six months since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) issued a call for increased support for the hundreds of thousands of Israelis impacted by spiking unemployment, displacement, and widespread trauma. JDC has now shifted its emergency response to address these needs through new large-scale initiatives reviving frontline cities and towns; fu  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- Scholars at Risk issued the following joint letter with 27 organizations on April 3, 2024: * * * Scholars at Risk joins 27 organizations in calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace. Dr. Al-Singace has now been on a hunger strike for 1,000 days to protest the confiscation of his research documents. You can support Dr. Al-Singace by signing this letter (https://www.scholarsatrisk.org/actions/abduljalil-al-singace-bahrain/#Dr.%20Abdul%  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers issued the following news on April 2, 2024: The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) announced today the winners of the 2024 ASCAP Latin Music Awards for the most performed ASCAP Latin songs of the past year. Keityn, who has written mega-hits for some of the biggest names in Latin music like Shakira, Karol G, J Balvin, Maluma and Manuel Turizo among others, earns his second consecutive ASCAP  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Vote in NYC Jails Coalition, on primary day, issued a letter today calling on the New York City Council to hold an immediate oversight hearing on the City's efforts to ensure incarcerated New Yorkers' access to the ballot box.. The letter states: Access to the ballot is foundational to our democracy, necessary for our communities, and is a vital part of New Yorkers' sense of belonging and engage  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, The Biden-Harris administration announced the final approval of New England Wind, a 2,600 megawatt (MW) offshore wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. This comes on the heels of both the approval of Sunrise Wind, a 924 MW project off the coast of Long Island, New York last Tuesday, and the completion of South Fork Wind, the first commercial-scale offshore wind project in th  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Local Initiatives Support Corp. issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, Power Forward Communities, a coalition of some of the country's most trusted housing, climate, and community investment groups, was awarded a $2 billion, seven-year National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide capital for affordable residential decarbonization throughout the country, with a specific focus on low-income and d  more

NEW YORK, March 29 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The Hill: * * * How To Improve Preparedness for the Next Pandemic By Randall Lutter Since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an unfortunate decline in policy interest in preparations for the next one. Congress has not acted to renew the federal Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), which expired in September. This leaves federal programs to promote such preparedness on  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 31, 2024, to the New York Post: * * * Adams' Debit-Cards-for-Migrants Scheme Makes No Sense By Nicole Gelinas After months of delay, the Adams administration's Roosevelt Hotel welcome center on Monday is finally handing out its first debit cards to migrants staying at hotels, to buy food and baby supplies. The city says it's starting with 115 families, giving each family of four $350 a week o  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 3, 2024, to the New York Post: * * * It's Time for Carl Heastie to Listen Up and Get down to Business to Make NYC Safer By Rafael A. Mangual With violent retail thieves brazenly flouting the law and battering those who try to stop them, many New Yorkers would like to see their government adopt harsher penalties for such abhorrent behavior. Among them is Gov. Hochul; but she's been unable to s  more

NEW YORK, March 28 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post: * * * New York City was shaken Monday by the shooting death of NYPD Officer Jonathan Diller, 31, during a car stop in Far Rockaway, Queens. Diller reportedly sensed something was off about the Kia illegally parked, blocking a bus stop, and approached. After Diller repeatedly asked Guy Rivera, 34, to step out of the passenger seat, Rivera allegedly shot the officer through the doo  more

NEW YORK, March 30 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post: * * * By Carolyn D. Gorman Another commuter was killed this past Monday, pushed in front of a subway train by an emotionally disturbed person. Violent crime on the subway is up broadly, and the untreated mentally ill are often involved. How many more people will be hurt or killed before New York City and State officials act on both crime and mental illness? The NYPD announced ea  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to The Hill: * * * The Reckoning over Puberty Blockers Has Arrived By Leor Sapir Across the United States, thousands of parents have consented to having their children's puberty stopped with a class of drugs called gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists. Known colloquially as "puberty blockers," these drugs overstimulate the pituitary gland to the point of preventing it from sending signals to the ova  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 2, 2024, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * 'An Officer and a Gentleman'--and a Pioneering Actor By Jason L. Riley Louis Gossett Jr. inspired me as a middle-schooler with his portrayal of a no-nonsense drill sergeant. Adolescent boys coming of age in the mid-1980s saw "Top Gun" and left the theater with dreams of joining the military. For me, another film, released earlier that decade, beat To  more

NEW YORK, March 28 (TNSres) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release: Last month, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine noted that over 90 percent of the state's psychiatric beds are being occupied by people sent by the courts to restore mental competency before standing trial. This situation, which leaves few beds for law-abiding citizens with mental health issues, is not unique to Ohio and is the result of policies which, beginning in the 1950s, closed numerous psychiatric hospitals a  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship issued the following news: Generative AI, though still in its early stages, promises to revolutionize education by automating repetitive tasks and fostering innovation. NFTE champions a student-centered approach that merges entrepreneurship education with AI, empowering young learners to navigate the future workforce with resilience and adaptability. Through our programs, we've seen students harness AI for social impact, demonstra  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The Center for a Humane Economy issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy applauded state and federal authorities for their collaborative work on the latest crackdown in New Jersey of illegal dogfighting -- a major ring centered in Cumberland County. The series of recent busts in the state reveal a widespread problem of animal fighting that warrants action by the Congress on Senator Cory Booker's FIGHT Act  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- The Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center issued the following news release: Physicians and scientists from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) will join oncology experts and members of the global cancer research community to present the latest advances in cancer discovery during the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting on April 5-10 in San Diego, California. MSK experts will present significant research and will be available to comment   more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following commentary on April 1, 2024: * * * Let's Avoid the Trap of Discrimination and Intolerance By Prof. Simon-Pierre Iyananio, Former Member of Parliament of the Democratic Reupublic of the Congo During my term as a member of the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-2023), I chaired the Standing Committee on Human Rights. In this capacity, I was confronted with the issue of minorities in general, a  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- Metropolitan Opera issued the following news release: Tilman Michael, Chorus Master of the Frankfurt Opera for the past ten seasons, has been appointed Chorus Director of the Metropolitan Opera, replacing Donald Palumbo, who earlier announced that he would step down at the end of the Met season this June. Chosen by Met Music Director Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Michael will begin his duties as the C. Graham Berwind, III Chorus Director over the summer in preparation for the start  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- The Museum of Science, Boston, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Museum of Science, Boston announced today that Bobby Kean will become its next Chief Advancement Officer, effective April 18. Kean is a seasoned fundraising leader in the cultural sector. In his most recent role as Chief Development Officer of The Shed, he was instrumental in the launch of one of New York's newest and most innovative cultural institutions. Under his leadersh  more

NEW YORK, April 5 (TNSres) -- The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners issued the following statement on April 4, 2024: * * * With the United States Department of Health and Human Services estimating that 618,000 children were victims of child maltreatment during 2020, it is clear that neglect, physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and/or medical child abuse are threatening the physical and mental well-being of our nation's infants, children and adolescents. The Natio  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: Rev. Al Sharpton, President and Founder of the National Action Network (NAN), will honor luminaries including Mika Brzezinski, Stacey Abrams, Alexis McGill Johnson on April 11th at the 2024 Women's Empowerment Luncheon - one of the most well-attended events at the NAN Annual Convention in New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul, the first woman to lead New York State, will deliver remarks at the event, hosted by award-  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The National Employment Law Project issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: The unemployment rate dipped slightly to 3.8% in March, while the economy added 303,000 jobs. Data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics also shows that 16.75 million workers were self-employed in March, accounting for approximately 10% of the total workforce. The share of self-employed workers has generally trended up since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with research su  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society's story speaks of more than 75 years of progress toward creating a world free of MS. Work of this magnitude is not done alone but with the shared commitment and vision of others who also want to find a cure. This is why the Society thanks and recognizes its Walk MS National Sponsors -- Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Genentech, and Novartis -- for their unwavering an  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Rhonda Voskuhl, M.D.Rhonda Voskuhl, M.D., an internationally recognized neurologist and investigator at the University of California, Los Angeles, is the winner of the 2024 John Dystel Prize for Multiple Sclerosis Research. She is being recognized for her innovative research to understand mechanisms underlying sex differences in multiple sclerosis (MS) and advancing women's health. Dr. Voskuhl is Director o  more

NEW YORK, April 6 (TNSres) -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: Highly effective disease modifying therapies (DMTs) controlled disease activity better than moderately effective DMTs in two studies looking back at the medical records of children or teens with MS. These studies add critical evidence on the benefits of early treatment with highly effective medicines in children and teens, although longer-term studies are important to ensure the safety of this appro  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition, an organization that works to uphold fair housing, fair lending and consumer protection laws, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: NCRC and KeyBank have a long history of working together to promote access to credit. However, in recent years, NCRC has raised concerns about KeyBank's lending in minority and underserved communities and whether it has kept its promise to be a leader in inclusive home mortgage lend  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Agriculture Finance Sustainability Coalition, a new partnership between agriculture, environmental groups and financial institutions, supported a significant awardee of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's $14-billion National Clean Investment Fund. Climate United secured $6.97 billion, which it will use to mobilize financing and private capital and accelerate market activity to com  more

NEW YORK, April 4 (TNSres) -- PEN America issued the following news release: Online abuse is a growing occupational hazard for journalists, particularly women and journalists of color. Experts predict the problem will only get worse as the U.S. enters another contentious election, threatening to silence voices already underrepresented in journalism. A new report by PEN America and Columbia University research scholar Susan E. McGregor calls on the news industry to invest in approaches to give   more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: On March 26, 2024, New York County Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan, who is presiding over the criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump, issued a restraining (i.e., "gag") order limiting former President Trump from, among other things: Making or directing others to make public statements about (1) counsel in the case other than the District Attorney, (2) members of the court's  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement on April 1, 2024: * * * Today, the New York City Council released their response to Mayor Adams' preliminary budget for FY25. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: "Today, the City Council stood up for all New Yorkers in response to the Mayor's consistent attacks on immigrant communities and working families. We are heartened by the Council's firm response to the Mayor's fear-m  more

NEW YORK, March 25 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement: * * * Long Island residents recently received a mailer in which Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, "so long as I am your County Executive, Nassau will never become a sanctuary county nor spend your tax dollars on services for non-citizens." There is a similar statement in his official government biography using the term "illegal aliens." Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration C  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 4 -- The National Motor Freight Traffic Association issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA), a cybersecurity industry leader within the supply chain, announced today the appointment of Cara Walls as Director of Cybersecurity. Walls joins the organization with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity leadership for highly regulated global industries and companies such as Coyote Logistics, UM  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The National Minority Supplier Development Council issued the following agency statement on April 2, 2024: * * * As we begin 2024, NMSDC reinforces its commitment to empowering and advancing MBEs. Through strategic engagements, insightful policy advocacy, and dynamic communications, this quarter has fortified the foundation of minority business development in the face of evolving challenges and new opportunities. Comprehensive Overview of Key Activities and Achievements   more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- The National Minority Supplier Development Council issued the following news release on April 5, 2024: NMSDC recently announced the ninth cohort of the Emerging Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) program. EYE is a nine-month experience uniquely designed to provide the next generation of minority entrepreneurs (ages 19 - 35) with skills, tools, and strategies to start or grow their innovative businesses. This year's Emerging Young Entrepreneurs are: * Akos Antwi, Revive Therapeutic   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 3 -- The National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Teams today announced that the league will hold the 2024 Expansion Draft in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on April 10. During the Expansion Draft, which will get underway at 6:00 p.m. CDT, the two new teams competing in the PBR Camping World Team Series, the New York Mavericks and Oklah  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: Fishermen in New York and Vermont have filed a lawsuit against President Biden and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) challenging a ban on commercial fishing in the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, as well as the unlawful creation of the monument itself. "President Obama abused his authority when he created this monument in 2016, President Biden abused his autho  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- PEN America issued the following news release: In response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing he would shut down Al Jazeera in Israel after the Israeli Knesset passed a bill authorizing him to do so, PEN America issued the following statement: "The Israeli government's decision to shut down Al Jazeera's operation in Israel is a clear violation of press freedom, and the Israeli prime minister's rhetoric at a time when Israel's retaliatory military campa  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- Physicians for Reproductive Health issued the following statement on April 2, 2024: * * * Today, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the state's 15-week abortion ban. A six-week abortion ban in the state has already been passed and the language states that it will go into effect 30 days after the 15-week ban goes into effect. Therefore, 30 days from now, Floridians will live under a six-week abortion ban. This devastating news came on the same day that the state heard that it  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The U.S. Public Interest Research Group issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Microsoft announced Tuesday that schools can pay as little as $1 per computer to extend their Windows 10 security updates. The decision comes after PIRG delivered more than 20,000 petition signatures calling on Microsoft to extend the life of computers with Windows 10 operating systems. The campaign follows PIRG's successful effort to extend support for Google Chromebooks to 10 years  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: ProPublica announced on Wednesday a commitment to publishing accountability journalism in every state over the next five years. The 50 State Initiative expands the scope of our work at the local and regional level, which includes a growing team of journalists reporting from communities across the country and groundbreaking partnerships wi  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: As part of RAB's continued 'Radio Works' initiative, the next live presentation, "Radio Works for Automotive,' will cover one of radio's most important categories and provide sellers with some ideas to help prospect clients in the category. During the presentation, Tyson Jominy, vice president, data and analytics, J.D. Power, will provide a current state of the industry to help navigate the 2024 automotive lan  more

SANTA MONICA, California, April 4 (TNSres) -- Rand issued the following news release: Firearm homicides have risen faster relative to the overall national trend in states such as Wisconsin, Delaware, and Minnesota, while firearm suicides have risen faster in Alaska, North Dakota, and Montana, according to a new tool from RAND that allows users to examine state-level firearm death rates over the past four decades. The visualization tool shows that some states have seen reductions in violence re  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- Robin Hood, an organization that says it focuses on fighting poverty, issued the following statement on April 4, 2024, by CEO Richard R. Buery Jr. and Jessica Katz, CEO of Silver Bullet Consulting LLC: * * * Albany is once again racing towards the finish line of the State budget, with reports that a housing deal is imminent. This deal must include policy solutions that prioritize low-income New Yorkers. Recent data from Robin Hood's Poverty Tracker finds that the number o  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, released Age Of Surveillance: Conservative Age Surveillance Of LGBTQ+ Youth, a report detailing the harms of internet age-verification laws on LGBTQ+ children and teens. While protection of children is always a laudable objective, far-right lawmakers have manipulate  more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- SAGE, an organization that say it provides advocacy, services and support to older members of the LGBT community, issued the following news release: SAGE, the world's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders, is pleased to announce two new members of its national Board of Directors: Bandar Alturkmani and Mara Keisling. With years of diverse experience in leadership ranging from the financial sector to the transgender rights movement,  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 3 -- The Salt Lake Chamber issued the following transcript of a podcast on April 2, 2024: This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Zenzee is a woman-owned clothing label with a mission to create high-quality, sustainably-minded pieces you won't find anywhere else. Founder and Designer Sharon Backurz joins us with more. Sharon Backurz: I grew up in Steamboat Springs and began my career as a graphic designer in the cities of New York, San Francisco and Seattle. I   more

NEW YORK, April 6 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, issued the following remarks on April 5, 2024, by Janti Soeripto President and CEO, testified to the UN Security Council today on the humanitarian conditions inside of Gaza and the need for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access: * * * Janti Soeripto, President & CEO of Save the Children US, testified to the UN Security Council t  more

NEW YORK, April 5 -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release: * * * Top North American Banks Set New Standard By Disclosing Low-Carbon Energy To Fossil Fuel Financing * * * After successful shareholder engagements, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and trustees of the New York City Employees' Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System, and Board of Education Retirement System (the Pension Systems) have reached agreements with JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and the Royal Bank of Cana  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The Rockefeller Foundation issued the following statement on April 2, 2024, by President Rajiv J. Shah on world central kitchen tragedy: * * * Today, the world learned of another terrible tragedy: the death of seven members of the World Central Kitchen team on the ground responding to the grave humanitarian crisis in Gaza. On behalf of everyone at The Rockefeller Foundation, our thoughts are with the families, friends, and colleagues of those lost. For more than five year  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The American Kennel Club issued the following news release: The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for all dogs, is honored to recognize K9 Vishu of Kankakee Sheriff's Department in Kankakee, IL., and K9 Biza of Auburn Massachusetts Police Department in Auburn, MA., with the American Kennel Club's DOGNY Paw of Courage Award. The AKC DOGNY Paw of Courage demonstrates appreciation for the work that dogs do in the servic  more

NEW YORK, April 1 -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: The Jed Foundation (JED) announced today that students Rick Yang and Areli Rosales are the recipients of the 2024 Student Voice of Mental Health Awards (SVMHA). Each year, JED honors one high school student and one college student doing outstanding work to create communities of care in their schools. Award recipients are raising mental health awareness by leading initiatives, encouraging their peers to reach out for help  more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- Autism Speaks issued the following news release: This World Autism Awareness Day, Autism Speaks is announcing the launch of its newly established Champions of Change program, introducing an inaugural class of five autistic advocates and spokespeople from around the country with a wide range of experiences, support needs and connections to autism. The program launch, part of Autism Speaks' celebration of World Autism Month and in recognition of its nearly two decades of impa  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- Autism Speaks issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: This April, in recognition of World Autism Month, and with its history of standing alongside the autism community, Autism Speaks is launching its #ActFearlessly campaign and encouraging the public to sign its pledge, share their stories, advocate for legislation and support the unwavering commitment of Autism Speaks to the wide range of experiences and needs of those on the spectrum. Today, 1 in 36 children   more

WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Travel] -- The U.S. Travel Association issued the following news release: U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the announcement of Fred Dixon as incoming president and chief executive officer of Brand USA, America's travel marketing organization: "Fred Dixon is a world-class destination marketing professional with a keen eye for talent and successful marketing strategies. His 20-plus year experience in New York  more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following statement on April 3, 2024: * * * United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement today following the latest UK Counter Terrorism (CT) Police update on three suspects involved in the stabbing of UK-based Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati, who have been identified but flew out of the UK via London Heathrow within hours of the attack last Friday. Ambassador Mark Wallace comm  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- UnidosUS issued the following news release: On the eve of New York's primary elections, UnidosUS -- the nation's largest Latino civil rights organization -- is highlighting the priorities Latino voters want elected officials to address. Based on the largest poll of Hispanic voters this cycle, this influential electorate wants to see action to address the rising cost of living, low wages, and healthcare costs. With multiple highly competitive Congressional seats, New York   more

NEW YORK, April 3 -- The Vilcek Foundation issued the following news on April 2, 2024: Stem cell researcher Takanori Takebe is honored by the Vilcek Foundation for his innovative engineering strategies for stem cell and organ growth. His research to develop vascularized three-dimensional human organoid tissue from pluripotent stem cells that can be transplanted in humans has paved the way for new, stem-cell-based treatment approaches for intractable diseases in humans. From the Streets of Yoko  more

NEW YORK, April 2 -- The National Kidney Foundation issued the following news release: The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) is excited to announce that Renal Nutrition Expert Kathy Schiro Harvey, MS, RDN, CSR, is the recipient of this year's prestigious Joel D. Kopple Award. Each year, the NKF meticulously evaluates specialists in nephrology, selecting those who exemplify the organization's relentless efforts to improve patient outcomes through action, education, and accelerating change. Harvey  more

NEW YORK, April 6 (TNSres) -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following statement on April 5, 2024: * * * In response to Monday's release of a UN report on sexual violence linked to Hamas' Oct. 7 attacks on Israel, World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder issued the following statement: "Pramila Patten, the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, has finally confirmed what we have been broadcasting to the world since Hamas' barbaric October 7 attack on Israel: T  more