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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday June 29, 2024 ( 75 items )  

"DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 7 Now Available: Hooked on Hatcheries
ALBANY, New York, June 28 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation presented a podcast on June 27, 2024: * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of "DEC Does What?!", the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency's wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. Episode Seven--"Hooked on Hatcheries"--highlights the work of DEC's fish hatcheries  more

100 Together: Alumna Rosalind 'Roz' Rudolph Shares a Special Birthday With the Maxwell School
SYRACUSE, New York, June 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Rosalind "Roz" Rudolph The Maxwell School is proud to share its 100th birthday with alumna Rosalind "Roz" Rudolph '44 B.A. (PSc) of Los Angeles, California. Born on July 30, 1924, she was just three months old when the school was founded by entrepreneur George H. Maxwell. Some 18 years later, Rudolph--whose maiden name is Millinger--left her home in New York to attend the school, which fostered her lifelong interest  more

2 A&S Faculty Curate Thought-Provoking Summer Exhibitions
SYRACUSE, New York, June 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Two events happening this summer showcase the unique scholarly and cultural contributions of College of Arts and Sciences faculty. Comics: A nine-film series at The Dryden Theatre in Rochester, New York, will explore comic book adaptations in film. Canvas: An exhibition at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill, New York, will juxtapose Indigenous perspectives on land with 19th-century American landscape p  more

A&E to Premiere Two-Night Documentary Event 'The Chicano Squad' Beginning Monday, September 2nd at 9/8c
NEW YORK, June 28 -- A&E Television Networks issued the following news: * * * A&E TO PREMIERE THE TWO-NIGHT DOCUMENTARY EVENT "THE CHICANO SQUAD" BEGINNING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND AT 9PM ET/PT THE SPECIAL TELLS THE FIRST-HAND STORY OF THE FIRST ALL-LATIN HOMICIDE UNIT WITHIN THE HOUSTON, TEXAS POLICE DEPARTMENT DEDICATED TO TACKLING THE CITY'S SOARING RATE OF UNSOLVED LATIN HOMICIDE CASES IN 1979 PRODUCED BY BENDER BROWN PRODUCTIONS AND JUPITER ENTERTAINMENT WITH MARIO DIAZ SERVING AS SHOWRUNN  more

Awards and Honors Recognize Faculty Accomplishments
ROCHESTER, New York, June 28 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: University of Rochester faculty members receive national honors from professional and scholarly organizations. University of Rochester faculty regularly earn regional, national, and international awards and honors for their professional contributions to research, scholarship, education, and community engagement. As part of an ongoing series, we're spotlighting their accomplishments. Janet Berlo wins Native  more

Bard Professor Peter Klein Receives Fulbright US Scholar Award
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, June 28 -- Bard College issued the following news release: Peter Klein, associate professor of sociology and environmental and urban studies at Bard College, has received a 2024 Fulbright US Scholar Program Award for his project "The Favela and the Sea: Fishing, Urbanization, and Environmental (In)Justice in Rio de Janeiro." The grant, sponsored by the Brazilian government, will support Klein's work in Brazil for four months starting in August. "The mission of th  more

Binghamton Pharmacy Professor Plays Part in Greater Access to Hormonal Contraceptives in New York
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Scott Sasina In a groundbreaking development for reproductive health, New York State enacted a law in March 2024 empowering pharmacists to dispense hormonal contraceptives. This move, following the example set by states in Oregon and California, aims to increase accessibility and convenience for individuals seeking hormonal birth control. Sarah Lynch, a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pharma  more

Binghamton University Marks Official Launch of Federally Funded Battery Initiative
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 29 -- Binghamton University issued the following news on June 27, 2024: By Chris Kocher National Science Foundation (NSF) officials joined Binghamton University to officially launch the Upstate New York Energy Storage Engine. After winning the designation earlier this year, Binghamton University and its New Energy New York and Engine coalition partners gathered to celebrate what this all means to the region. At a press conference on Thursday, Binghamton University P  more

Binghamton University: Minimally Good Life - How Empathy is Key to Human Flourishing
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 29 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Jennifer Micale On a global scale, saving lives can be dazzlingly complex, involving international policy decisions to prepare for the next pandemic, manufacture drugs for neglected but serious diseases or provide healthcare to those in need. Tax structures, financing, corporate incentives -- there's a lot to weigh. But at heart is something simple, Binghamton University Philosophy Professor Nicole H  more

Blackstone Announces Second-Quarter 2024 Investor Call
NEW YORK, June 28 (TNSres) -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host its second-quarter 2024 investor conference call via public webcast on July 18, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To register, please use the following link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1678009&tp_key=de52be7dc0. For those unable to listen to the live broadcast, there will be a webcast replay on the Shareholders section of  more

Blackstone Real Estate and MRP Group Increase Price of All-Cash Tender Offer for Terrafina
NEW YORK, June 28 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone Real Estate and MRP Group, a developer, owner and operator of real estate in Mexico, today announced that a Mexican trust formed by their affiliates has increased the price of its tender offer for up to 100% of the outstanding real estate trust certificates of Terrafina (BMV:TERRA 13) by Ps.1.00 per certificate to a purchase price of Ps.40.50 per certificate. The all-cash tender offer represents   more

Blackstone Real Estate Completes Privatization of AIR Communities for Approximately $10 Billion
NEW YORK, June 28 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Apartment Income REIT Corp. ("AIR Communities" or the "Company") today announced that Blackstone Real Estate Partners X ("Blackstone") has completed its previously announced acquisition of all outstanding common shares of AIR Communities for $39.12 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $10 billion, including the assumption of debt. BofA Securities, Barclays,   more

CD&R Foundation Makes Additional Grants to Five Non-Profit Organizations in New York City
NEW YORK, June 28 -- Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, an investment firm, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Clayton Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R" or the "Firm") today announced that the CD&R Foundation (the "Foundation") has made grants totaling $6.5 million to five non-profit organizations in New York City, which will be dispersed over the next four years. These organizations, identified as CD&R's Talent Solution Partners ("TSP"), will support the Foundation's work to advance equity thr  more

Citi Securities Services Wins ETF Mandate From Asset Manager Nuveen
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * The mandate includes the addition of 23 new ETFs of approximately US$9 billion to Citi's expanding ETF Services business * * * Winning a new mandate from asset manager, Nuveen, Citi Securities Services' ETF Services business has onboarded 23 new ETFs with approximately US$9 billion in assets in North America. The book is com  more

CNN Presidential Debate Draws Over 51 Million Viewers Across Networks
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: An estimated 51.3 million people watched CNN's presentation of the first presidential debate of the 2024 election season on Thursday, June 27, according to Nielsen. The CNN Presidential Debate between President Biden and former President Trump aired live on CNN and was simulcast on an additional 16 television networks reported by Nielsen, from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 10:39 p.m. EDT.   more

CTI announces winners of the Cornelia Ye Award for excellence in graduate teaching
ITHACA, New York, June 28 -- Cornell University issued the following news: The Center for Teaching Innovation (CTI) is pleased to announce that doctoral candidates Judith Tauber and Amanda Almeida Domingues are the 2023-2024 recipients of the Cornelia Ye Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. Established in 2012 by Mao Ye, Ph.D. '11, in honor of then-President David Skorton's commitment to teaching, the award is given annually to two outstanding TAs, one domestic and one international, who have  more

DEC Announces 23 New Certified Climate Smart Communities
ALBANY, New York, June 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Local Actions and Projects Support New York State's Efforts to Implement Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the latest round of communities to achieve certification as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities p  more

DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
ALBANY, New York, June 28 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Motor vehicle fatalities in New York state rose 25.8% from 2019-2022, with fatalities at the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report (https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/traffic-fatalities-are-growing-in-new-york-state.pdf) released today   more

DiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
ALBANY, New York, June 29 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Outer Borough Business Activity Led by Brooklyn * * * Small businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City's small businesses, the industries that were most affected, and th  more

Dirty cooking fuels pose major threat to infants in India
ITHACA, New York, June 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Twenty-seven of every 1,000 babies and children die due to exposure to dirty cooking fuels in India, where air pollution is among the worst in the world, according to new Cornell research. Of the top 100 cities with the worst air pollution, 83 are in India, according to the sixth annual World Air Quality Report, released in 2023. All of them had levels of pollution 10 times higher than the World Health Organization's ai  more

Following Two-Year Review, Gov. Hochul Releases Final Interagency Extreme Heat Action Plan
ALBANY, New York, June 29 (TNSres) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Interagency Plan Advances Governor's State of the State Directive To Address Extreme Heat Impacts on Disadvantaged Communities and New Yorkers at Increased Risk of Harmful Health Effects State Agencies Already Implemented Certain Recommendations in Advance of Last Week's Extreme Heat Weather Event * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the release of the State'  more

Goldman Sachs Statement on Stress Capital Buffer
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: On Wednesday, June 26, the Federal Reserve notified the firm of the Stress Capital Buffer ("SCB") for The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) of 6.4%, resulting in a Standardized Common Equity Tier 1 ("CET1") ratio requirement of 13.9%, which will become effective on October 1, 2024. "This increase does not seem to reflect the strategic evolution of ou  more

Grey House Publishing Announces the 2024 Edition of Sports Market Place
AMENIA, New York, June 29 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: Sports Market Place is the classic sports reference work that has served the sports industry for over 50 years, offering full coverage of 103 sports--from Air Sports to Yachting--including data on fast-growing segments such as cycling, fitness, gymnastics, martial arts, running, swimming, and weightlifting. Over the years, this work has grown to include nearly 2,000 pages of valuable content, including profess  more

Jacobs School Dean is Appointed to the AAMC Board of Directors
BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The AAMC is the nation's leading medical education organization * * * Allison Brashear, MD, vice president for health sciences at the University at Buffalo and dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Association for American Medical Colleges (AAMC). One of 19 board members, most of who  more

Jeff Hemsley Named Interim Dean of the School of Information Studies
SYRACUSE, New York, June 28 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Incoming Interim Vice Chancellor and Provost Lois Agnew announced today that Jeff Hemsley, associate professor in the School of Information Studies (iSchool), will become the iSchool's interim dean effective July 1. "Jeff is a well-respected member of the iSchool community, engaged in committee work that impacts course development and academic excellence, and a trusted leader, mentor and teacher," says Agnew. "Jeff c  more

JPMorgan Chase Announces 2024 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test Results
NEW YORK, June 29 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") announced today that it has released the results of its company-run 2024 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Information can be found on the Firm's website at www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events & Presentations, 2024 Dodd-Frank Act Stress Test Results.   more

JPMorgan Chase Plans Dividend Increase and Has Authorized a New Common Share Repurchase Program
NEW YORK, June 29 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorgan Chase" or the "Firm") announced today that its Board of Directors intends to increase the quarterly common stock dividend to $1.25 per share (up from the current $1.15 per share) for the third quarter of 2024. The Firm's quarterly common stock dividends are subject to approval by the Board of Directors at the customary times that those dividends are declare  more

Kodak Awarded NY State Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Program
ROCHESTER, New York, June 28 -- Kodak issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Funding Supports Company's Efforts to Train and Hire In-Demand Skilled Trades Employees * * * Eastman Kodak Company announced today it has been awarded up to $285,000 from the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) to expand the company's apprenticeship program and help meet the rising demand for skilled trades workers. Kodak revived its apprenticeship program in 2020 to address the scarcity  more

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Only 270 Million Square Kilometers to Go - The R/V Marcus G. Langseth Maps the World's Oceans
NEW YORK, June 28 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * For the first time in almost nine years, the R/V Marcus G. Langseth is back in New York City, stationed at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for some much-needed TLC. State of the Planet got a tour of this impressive seismic vessel, learning how it can help researchers predict earthquakes and save lives in the process. * * * By Adrienne Day Climbing aboard the R/V Marcus G. Langseth, t  more

M&T Bank Corporation Announces Preliminary Stress Capital Buffer
BUFFALO, New York, June 29 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T" or the "Company") (NYSE: MTB) today announced the Federal Reserve Board has determined the Company's preliminary stress capital buffer ("SCB") requirement is 3.8%, down from 4.0% previously. The Federal Reserve Board will provide the Company's final SCB requirement on or before Aug. 31, 2024. Once finalized, the new SCB requirement will be in effec  more

Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams Announce Full Restoration of Libraries, Cultural Institutions in Upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
NEW YORK, June 28 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on June 27, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams today announced the full restoration of funding to libraries and cultural institutions in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. A total of $58.3 million will be restored to the three New York City public library systems, while $53 million will be restored to cultural institutions through the Cultural Institutions Group an  more

Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams Reach Handshake Agreement For Responsible, Balanced, And On-Time Fiscal Year 2025 Budget That Invests In Future Of New York City
NEW YORK, June 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on June 28, 2024: * * * Video available at: https://youtu.be/H10m_AW2z90 Thanks to Strong Fiscal Management and Joint Prioritization Between Adams Administration and City Council, Adopted Budget Delivers Major Investments in Early Childhood Education, Libraries, Cultural Institutions, Parks, and More Under Adams Administration, Early Childhood Education Seats at Highest Level in History, Budget Invests $100 Million  more

McVicker Presents at Woolf Conference
FREDONIA, New York, June 29 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: Dr. Jeanette McVicker, a professor of English and coordinator of the Ethnic & Gender Studies program at SUNY Fredonia, presented a paper at the 33rd annual Conference on Virginia Woolf, held on the campus of Fresno State University in early June. Addressing the conference's theme of "Woolf, Technology, Modernity," the paper -- "Reimagining techne: Woolf's meditative thinking and  more

Morgan Stanley Announces 7.5 Cents Dividend Increase and Authorization of a Renewed $20 Billion Multi-Year Common Equity Share Repurchase Program
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that it will increase its quarterly common stock dividend to $0.925 per share from the current $0.85 per share, beginning with the common stock dividend expected to be declared by the Firm's Board of Directors in the third quarter of 2024. In addition, the Firm's Board of Directors reauthorized a multi-year common equity share repurchase pr  more

MTA Announces Amityville and Lindenhurst Stations Become Second and Third LIRR Stations to Be Made Fully Accessible This Year
NEW YORK, June 29 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Road today announced that it has made the Long Island Rail Road's Amityville and Lindenhurst Stations accessible to all in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Crews have completed building, testing and activating elevators connecting from the street to both stations, which are elevated some 200 feet abo  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Beginning of $18.3 Million Project to Renew Pavement on Five State Roads on Long Island
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Project to Resurface Nearly 60 Lane Miles of Pavement in Nassau and Suffolk Counties Over Two Years Builds on $250 Million Investment to Renew 850 Miles of State Roads Across Long Island * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the beginning of a two-year, $18.3 million project to renew 60 lane miles of pavement in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, improving driving conditions  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Progress Toward Enhancing Buffalo Harbor State Park
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Spray Ground, Signature Art Sculpture, and Cafe/Retail Space To Be Added Project Will Expand Outdoor Recreation on Buffalo's Outer Harbor Waterfront * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced progress toward enhancing Buffalo Harbor State Park with work underway on $47.5 million in new upgrades to the park. The project includes a new spray ground, signature art sculpture and fountain, cafe/  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Start of $38.1 Million Project to Enhance Passenger Experience at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Major Construction Underway To Transform the Entire Airport Campus Including New Veterans Area and Frederick Douglass Legacy Area Project Awarded $18 Million From the Governor's $230 Million Upstate Airport Economic Development and Revitalization Competition Renderings Available Here (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/Rochester-Intl-Airport-Renderings-20  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates Start of Construction for Mixed-Use Revitalization Project in Downtown Rochester
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Harper's Corner Will Transform Long-Blighted Corner into Commercial Space and 11 Affordable Apartments Renovation of Four Historic Buildings is Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Investment Complements Finger Lakes Forward, the Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construc  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Delivers Remarks at Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center Grand Opening Ceremony
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on June 28, 2024, at the grand opening ceremony for the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul delivered remarks at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center grand opening ceremony. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Hello everyone. Happy Pride! I knew I was in the right place. It was exactly two years ago we gathered here   more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks on $38.1M Project to Enhance Passenger Experience at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on June 28, 2024, announcing the start of $38.1 million project to enhance passenger experience at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that major construction has begun on a $38.1 million project to transform the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport into a world-class travel hub and a welcoming gateway for th  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Signs Legislation to Support LGBTQ+ New Yorkers and People Living With HIV/AIDS
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Legislation S.7974A/A.8970A Renames "Christopher Street-Sheridan Square'' Subway Stop to "Christopher Street-Stonewall National Monument Station" Legislation S.7809/A.8475 Improves HIV-related Testing Requirements and Timely Diagnosis of HIV Legislation S.8144C/A.8834B Prohibits Discrimination Against Individuals Prescribed PrEP for HIV Prevention Legislation S.1001A/A.1619A  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Announce 50% Fare Reduction for AirTrain JFK to Encourage Use of Public Transit During Peak Summer Construction Activity at JFK
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Travel Forecast To Exceed 18 Million Passengers at JFK, a New Record and 700,000 More Than Last Year, as Construction of New Airport is Fully Underway Starting July 1, AirTrain JFK Single Ride Fare To Be Reduced to $4.25 Through Labor Day as Governor Encourages Airport Access via Subway or LIRR From New York City, Hudson Valley or Long Island Port Authority Urges Travelers To Visit Con  more

N.Y. State Homes & Community Renewal: Gov. Hochul Celebrates Start of Construction for Mixed-Use Revitalization Project in Downtown Rochester
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release: * * * Harper's Corner Will Transform Long-Blighted Corner into Commercial Space and 11 Affordable Apartments Renovation of Four Historic Buildings is Part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Investment Complements Finger Lakes Forward, the Region's Comprehensive Strategy to Revitalize Communities and Grow the Economy * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construct  more

National Republican Congressional Committee: Nothing to See Here
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: With recent news out of Syracuse about a tragic murder by an illegal immigrant, it's important to remember that John Mannion downplayed folks' concernsabout the migrant crisis facing New York. John Mannion revealed his true beliefs when he said, "I represent those very Republican areas. ... When you go into those rooms, you know, they are fearful that buses of migrants are going to come into where  more

New York Power Authority Expands State's Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network With New Stations in Adirondack Park and Capital District in Advance of Summer Travel Season
WHITE PLAINS, New York, June 28 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * North Hudson, Largest High-speed Site Between Albany and Canada, Now Open for Summer EV Travelers July 4 Weekend Ice Cream Promotion at North Hudson Site Recognizes EV Owners for Driving Electric * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has expanded upstate fast-charging options in advance of the busy summer travel season, making it easier and more convenient to drive an electric   more

New York State Department of Health Acknowledges Prescribers In New York for Reducing New High-Risk Exposures to Opioid Prescriptions
ALBANY, New York, June 28 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * Data to Action Report Shows Prescribers are Making Strides in Reducing Risks for Overdose and Substance Use Disorder Number of Opioid Prescriptions Filled Reduced by 42.1 Percent From 2013 to 2022 * * * The New York State Department of Health has released a new data report showing opioid prescribing practices are improving in New York State. The Data to Action Report on Opi  more

New Yorkers Join Mayor Adams, Speaker Adams to Celebrate Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Agreement That Invests in Future of New York City
NEW YORK, June 29 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on June 28, 2024: * * * Labor Unions, Community Leaders, Non-Profit Groups, Libraries, Cultural Enthusiasts, Affordable Housing Supporters Praise Handshake Agreement Between Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams on FY25 Adopted Budget Thanks to Strong Fiscal Management and Joint Prioritization Between Adams Administration and City Council, Adopted Budget Delivers Major Investments in Early Childhood Education, Libraries, Cu  more

Newmark Arranges Nearly $18 Million Sale of Office Building in Central Orange County
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Newmark Group issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: Newmark[1] announces it has facilitated the sale of 999 Town & Country, a 98,907-square-foot Class A office building in Orange, California. The property sold for $17,900,000. Newmark Co-Head, U.S. Capital Markets Kevin Shannon, Vice Chairmen Paul Jones and Ken White and Senior Managing Director Brandon White represented the institutional seller. Hampton Tedder Electric was the buyer and plans to occupy the 1  more

Niagara University Partnership With Buffalo Sabres Provides Unparalleled Opportunities for Students
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 28 -- Niagara University issued the following news: In 2023, Niagara University's College of Hospitality, Sport, and Tourism Management launched a unique partnership with the Buffalo Sabres to give students special access and opportunities in the field of professional sports with one of the leaders in the industry. As the exclusive higher education partner of the Sabres, Niagara developed the Buffalo Sabres Scholars program in close collaboration with the organiza  more

Northwestern Social Sciences Professor Contributes to Articles in The Denver Post, Fast Company
ALVA, Oklahoma, June 25 (TNSres) -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: The expertise of the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Department of Social Sciences reaches farther than the campus in northwest Oklahoma. Dr. Roger Hardaway, professor of history, contributed his knowledge to articles in The Denver Post and the New York based business journal Fast Company. Hardaway started teaching at Northwestern in 1990, the university's current longest-servi  more

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health Launches SBH CARES
NEW YORK, June 29 (TNSres) -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * SBH Cares is a joint vocational program between the hospital and local high schools, with a goal of improving job-readiness skills for young people in South Brooklyn and surrounding communities * * * Today NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health announced the launch of the South Brooklyn Health Collaborative Action for Resilience + Empowerment = Success (SBH C.A.R+E=  more

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Present New Evidence for How Heat is Transported Below the Sun's Surface
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, June 28 (TNSres) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: * * * Using sound waves, scientists develop findings that challenge standard theories of solar convection * * * A team of solar physicists at NYU Abu Dhabi's Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS), led by Research Scientist Chris S. Hanson, Ph.D., has revealed the interior structure of the sun's supergranules, a flow structure that transports heat from the   more

Oneida Indian Nation Hosts Grand Opening Ceremony for the Mary C. Winder Community Center and Box Lacrosse Arena
ONEIDA, New York, June 29 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * The 90,000-Square-Foot-Community Center Is Among the Largest Tribal Centers of Its Kind in the Country and Will Offer Resources to Strengthen the Oneida Community Today the Oneida Indian Nation welcomed its Members for a first look at the Mary C. Winder Community Center, one of the largest tribal centers of its kind in the United States  more

PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Thank Levittown Community for Generous Donations to 'Power to Feed Long Island' Food Drive
UNIONDALE, New York, June 28 -- Public Service Electric and Gas Long Island, a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group, issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: PSEG Long Island and Island Harvest Food Bank thank the people of Levittown and the surrounding communities for donating the equivalent of more than 2,500 meals at PSEG Long Island's Power to Feed Long Island food collection on Friday, June 21. The event, held at the Stop & Shop located on Hempstead Turnpike in Levittow  more

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe: Residency Board Permits Issued
AKWESASNE, New York, June 28 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe ("SRMT") Residency Board is informing the Community of Akwesasne on the approvals, denials and incomplete applications for residency to date. Section G, of the Residency Ordinance states that the residency board shall report to council a list of applicants who have been Approved or denied residency on the Saint Regis Mohawk Territory   more

SEC Storied: 'Saturday Night Lights' Illuminates the Legacy of SEC Football Under the Lights on ESPN and ABC - Debuts July 18 on SEC Network ESPN FilmsSEC Network
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: The passion and pageantry of primetime Southeastern Conference football will be on full display this summer with the debut of SEC Storied: "Saturday Night Lights" on Thursday, July 18 at 7 p.m. ET. Directed by NFL Films' James Weiner and produced by ESPN Films, "Saturday Night Lights" was created in recognition of ESPN and ABC's landmark football deal with the SEC that kicks off in  more

Siena College: Food Summit '24 - The Power of 'Why'
LOUDONVILLE, New York, June 29 -- Siena College issued the following news: * * * "I have a master's degree; it is embarrassing. I had an awesome job, but faced horrible health issues and got fired." "We lost our home due to foreclosure. We were facing eviction and short on money. At the end of the month nothing was left." "My husband passed and I lost the income he had. I am working but can't even cover the mortgage. I will be homeless with two dogs if someone can't help." * * * Learning   more

SJNY ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR NURSING NAMED HEALTHCARE INFLUENCER
PATCHOGUE, New York, June 29 -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news release: St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that Maria Fletcher, Ph.D., R.N., C.N.E., associate dean for nursing and associate professor, has been named a top healthcare influencer by Long Island Business News. "Dr. Fletcher is an asset to the St. Joseph's community and the Department of Nursing," said Heather Barry, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs.   more

State Department Of Transportation Announces $11.1 Million To Reduce Traffic Congestion And Vehicle Emissions In The Finger Lakes
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Funds Provided Through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and the Carbon Reduction Program Supports Goals of New York's Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that $11.1 million in funding was awarded to support community-ba  more

State Department of Transportation Announces $13.6 Million to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Vehicle Emissions in the Capital Region
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Funds Provided Through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and the Carbon Reduction Program Supports Goals of New York's Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that $13.6 million in funding was awarded to support community-ba  more

State Department of Transportation Announces $18 Million to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Vehicle Emissions in Western New York
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Funds Provided Through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and the Carbon Reduction Program * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that $18 million in funding was awarded to support community-based investments that reduce vehicle emissions and congestion in Western New York. Funds were a  more

State Department Of Transportation Announces $3.2 Million To Reduce Traffic Congestion And Vehicle Emissions In Mid-Hudson Region
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Funds Provided Through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and the Carbon Reduction Program * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that $3.2 million in funding was awarded to support community-based investments that reduce vehicle emissions and congestion in the Mid-Hudson Region. Funds  more

State Department of Transportation Announces $6.9 Million to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Vehicle Emissions in Central New York
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Funds Provided Through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and the Carbon Reduction Program Supports Goals of New York's Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that $6.9 million in funding was awarded to support community-ba  more

State Department of Transportation Announces $7.9 Million to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Vehicle Emissions in the Mohawk Valley
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Funds Provided Through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and the Carbon Reduction Program Supports Goals of New York's Nation Leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that $7.9 million in funding was awarded to support community-bas  more

Statement From Attorney General James on Supreme Court Allowing Access to Emergency Abortion Care in Idaho
NEW YORK, June 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court dismissed petitions for certiorari in Idaho v. U.S. and Moyle v. U.S. and allowed a preliminary injunction by the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho to stay in place, which allows hospitals in Idaho to provide emergency abortion care as required by the f  more

Statement From Chancellor King and the SUNY Board of Trustees on This Year's Direct Congressional Fiscal Support for SUNY Campuses
ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- The State University of New York issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * "As we strive for SUNY to be the best system of public higher education in the country, the work we're doing wouldn't be possible without the support of state and federal legislators. Over the years, our congressional delegation, including Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, have worked tirelessly across a gamut of issues to secure transform  more

Tiny and Tunable: Porous Crystals Excel at Recognizing Molecules
BUFFALO, New York, June 29 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Potential applications of the new materials include industrial gas separation, sensing and catalysis * * * Porous crystals called COFs function like a sieve, allowing tiny molecules to pass through their holes while blocking others. Because of this ability, COFs - covalent organic frameworks - could greatly reduce energy consumption and operational costs a  more

Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks To Kick Off Outdoor Pool Season
NEW YORK, June 28 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following remarks on June 27, 2024: * * * Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8JxazRB-5Q * * * Deputy Mayor Meera Joshi, Operations: All right, we couldn't have a better day to open the Astoria Pool, reopen the Astoria Pool. We're in the middle of Olympic trials right now, and decades ago there were Olympic trials right behind us. This is a pool that's actually bigger than an Olympic-sized pool. It's about an  more

Troutman Pepper Advises Quarterra in $2.1B Multifamily Portfolio Sale to KKR
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Troutman Pepper client Quarterra Multifamily, a premier multifamily real estate development and operating company, has sold a portfolio of 18 multifamily assets to KKR, a leading global investment firm, for approximately $2.1 billion. Read KKR's press release about the transaction. The recently built, Class A portfolio consists of over 5,200 units concentrated primarily in growing coastal and sunbelt markets including  more

United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland Visits Oneida Indian Nation Homelands
ONEIDA, New York, June 28 -- The Oneida Indian Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Secretary Haaland is the highest-ranking federal executive branch official to ever visit the Oneida homelands. Today's Visit by the First-Ever Native American Secretary of the Interior took place at the Oneida Indian Nation's New 90,000-Square-Foot Community Center * * * United States Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland made history  more

Verint Awarded $6.5 Million Deal From Top 10 U.S. Public Utility Company to Deploy Multiple AI-Powered Bots
MELVILLE, New York, June 29 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Utility Company Looking for Tangible AI Business Outcomes Quickly Deployed in Existing Workflows * * * Verint(R) (NASDAQ: VRNT), The CX Automation Company(TM), today announced that a top 10 U.S. public utility company signed a multi-year contract for the Verint Open Platform. They plan to i  more

White & Case Advises CVC Capital Partners on Acquisition of Partner in Pet Food Group
NEW YORK, June 29 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised CVC Capital Partners (CVC) on the acquisition of a majority interest in Partner in Pet Food Group (PPF). White & Case partner Steve Worthington, who led the Firm's deal team, said: "We have supported CVC on a number of significant mandates globally in recent years. Our role advising on CVC's latest strategic investment demonstrates our global expertise and strength i  more

WSJ Announces New D.C. Hires
NEW YORK, June 28 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: The Wall Street Journal appoints four new reporters for the National Security and Enterprise teams in D.C. Alexander Ward joins the Journal's national security team. His exclusive reporting for POLITICO on the unprecedented leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was a named Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2024. He also covered the White House and national security f  more

WSJ Wins Three National Press Club Journalism Awards
NEW YORK, June 29 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: The Wall Street Journal received three National Press Club Journalism Awards for its distinctive and impactful reporting. Joe Parkinson, Drew Hinshaw, Brett Forrest, Aruna Viswanatha and James Marson won the Edwin M. Hood Award for "Evan Gershkovich and the Global Surge in Hostage Diplomacy," which chronicled The Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's wrongful detention in R  more