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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Tuesday July 02, 2024 ( 30 items )  

Assistant Dean Allington Named to IU Indianapolis Next Generation 2.0
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 2 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: IU McKinney Assistant Dean of External Affairs Elizabeth Allington has been named to the 10th cohort of IU Indianapolis's Next Generation 2.0 leadership development program. Assistant Dean Allington has led the Office of External Affairs since 2022. Prior to this role, she served as director of communications and creative services for 16 years. She joined the law school in 1996, wo  more

Becker's Hospital Review Recognizes Four NYC Health + Hospitals CEOs as Among "Community Hospital CEOs to Know" List for 2024
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan CEO Cristina Contreras, NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health CEO Svetlana Lipyanskaya, NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter CEO Floyd Long, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln CEO and System Chief Growth Officer Christopher Roker are recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as among the "Community Hospital CEOs to   more

Benefits of Thymectomy in Treating Myasthenia Gravis are Discussed in Opinion Piece in Neurology
BUFFALO, New York, July 2 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: The first-ever randomized study of the removal of the thymus gland in treating myasthenia gravis was conducted in 2016. Led by Gil I. Wolfe, MD, SUNY Distinguished Professor and the Irvin and Rosemary Smith Professor of Neurology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, that study definitively confirmed the benefit of thy  more

Columbia: Gerry Rosberg to Retire as Senior Executive Vice President
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Columbia University issued the following statement on July 1, 2024, by President Minouche Shafik: * * * Dear fellow members of the Columbia community, I write to share that after eight years of exceptional service to this University and its students, faculty, and staff, Senior Executive Vice President Gerry Rosberg is retiring. Since 2016, Gerry has managed a substantial and complex portfolio of University matters, always prioritizing coordination and collaboration across   more

Debevoise Contributes to 5th Edition of Latin Lawyer's 'The Guide to Corporate Compliance'
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP litigation partner Andrew Levine served as editor of the fifth edition of Latin Lawyer's "The Guide to Corporate Compliance." In addition to writing the Guide's "Introduction," he and litigation counsel Erich Grosz contributed a chapter on "Assessing and Mitigating Compliance Risks in the Transactional Context." While focusing on examples from Latin America, the Guide includes insights t  more

Debevoise Names 7 New Counsel, International Counsel
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP announces that Mark Flinn, Sarah Jacobson, Leah Martin, Saurabh Prabhakar and Jillian Wright have been named counsel to the firm, and that Paul Eastham and Felix Paterson have been named international counsel to the firm. Their promotions became effective on July 1. Mark Flinn is based in the Washington, D.C. office and a member of the White Collar & Regulatory Defense Group. His practic  more

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee: Laura Gillen - I'm Running to Fight for Women's Freedoms
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: In a new op-ed in the Long Island Herald, New York's Fourth Congressional District Democratic nominee Laura Gillen outlines how vulnerable Republican Anthony D'Esposito and Washington Republicans' continued attacks on reproductive rights are a threat to women and families across the country - including in Nassau County. Gillen highlights D'Esposito's pattern of dismissing women's fundamenta  more

Dow Jones: A Note to Staff From Almar Latour
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following statement on July 1, 2024, by CEO Almar Latour: * * * Colleagues, I am delighted to share several expanded roles that will help drive digital growth, M&A, cross- and up-selling and innovation in the fiscal year ahead: * Nolly Evans is appointed Digital General Manager for The Wall Street Journal. In this role, he will be responsible for driving the Journal's digital revenue and profitability thro  more

Education Transformed: Binghamton University Hosts University-Assisted Community Schools Conference
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 2 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news on July 1, 2024: By Kim Mousseau On Monday, June 24, the College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) and the State University of New York (SUNY) System Administration hosted a symposium on "The Promise of SUNY-led University-Assisted Community Schools to Transform Education in New York state." This day-long "convening" was a call to action for SUNY to take the lead in implementing the University-Assist  more

Empire State University to Launch New Master of Arts in Higher Education
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York, July 2 -- The State University of New York's Empire State University issued the following news release: Empire State University will offer a Master of Arts in Higher Education beginning the Fall 2024 term. The online, 30-credit, degree program is designed to enhance students' and professionals' contributions to higher education and prepare them for a broad range of administrative roles and research related to their work. The program is designed to be flexible and ac  more

Fordham Law School: A Welcome Message From Dean Joseph Landau
BRONX, New York, July 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following statement on July 1, 2024, by Dean and Paul Fuller Professor of Law Joseph Landau: * * * Dear Fordham Law Community, My name is Joe Landau, and I am thrilled to begin my tenure as the 12th dean of Fordham Law School today. It is a privilege to shape Fordham's future, and I am eager to champion our continued success. Fordham Law stands as a beacon of leadership and influence, driven by a renowned tradition of pro  more

Fox: Tubi Enters the UK Streaming Landscape With a Free, Diverse and Massive Collection of Movies and TV
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation's (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported streaming service, today announced its launch in the UK. Tubi has built exciting momentum in North America by engaging viewers with a free, personalized streaming service that offers an extensive library of blockbuster movies, popular TV series, and exclusive Tubi Originals. With nearly 80 million monthly active users, Tubi has emerg  more

Holland & Knight Named Private Equity Law Firm of the Year at 2024 U.S. M&A Atlas Awards
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight was recognized as the Private Equity Law Firm of the Year at this year's USA M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. In addition, a transaction completed by the firm's attorneys was recognized as Private Equity Deal of the Year (Mid-Market). The M&A Atlas Awards recognize the achievements of influential dealmakers and leaders, outstanding firms and the best growth-delivering trans  more

How to Watch The Olympic Games Paris 2024 Across NBCUniversal
NEW YORK, July 2 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: NBCUniversal's coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, scheduled for July 26-Aug. 11 features more ways for viewers to watch their favorite events, competitions, and athletes than ever before, covering broadcast and cable networks, streaming service Peacock, Spanish language, theater experiences, extensive accessibility, social media, audio, and more. In Paris this summer, the world's greatest athletes will  more

Leading Asset and Equipment Finance Lawyer Josephine Chang Joins Reed Smith in New York
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that Josephine Chang has joined as counsel in its Financial Industry Group, based in the firm's New York office. Chang's arrival marks a significant addition to Reed Smith's asset and equipment finance practice and adds depth to the firm's transportation practice and other financial services capabilities Chang joins Reed Smith after more than 20 years serving in several sen  more

Litigator Brett Dockwell Joins Haynes Boone in New York City as 7th Real Estate Hire in 2024
DALLAS, Texas, July 2 -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release: Haynes and Boone, LLP is excited to welcome Real Estate Litigation Partner Brett Dockwell to the firm's New York City office. Dockwell joins the firm from Morrison Cohen, where he spent the last 14 years. Dockwell's practice focuses on disputes involving real estate financings, ground leases and property valuations. He is considered one of the leading experts in New York City in litigating and arbitratin  more

Managing Intellectual Property Recognizes Hunton Andrews Kurth's IP Practices and Individuals in 2024 IP STARS Handbook
DALLAS, Texas, July 2 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized with regional and nationwide honors in the 2024 IP STARS Handbook, published by Managing Intellectual Property. The firm was recognized in the areas of: * Intellectual Property in Virginia * Patent Disputes in Washington, DC * Patent Prosecution in the United States, New York, Texas, and Washington, DC * Trademark Disputes in   more

Marshall University Recognized by Tambellini Future Campus
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 2 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: Marshall University received an honorable mention in the Operational Efficiency and Sustainability category at the recent Tambellini Future Campus Awards Thursday, June 27 during the Future Campus Summit in New York City. This award recognizes the university's commitment to innovative practices that enhance operational effectiveness and promote sustainability across its campus with technology. The Tamb  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces More Than $40 Million in Capital Grants for More Than 130 Nonprofit Organizations Serving New York Veterans and Families
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: * * * Includes Nearly $40 Million to Support Human Service Organizations - List of Awards Available Here (https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/New-York-State-NICIP-Nonprofit-Infrastructure-Capital-Investment-Program_07-2024.pdf) Also Includes $1.13 Million to Support New York Veterans - List of Awards Available Here (https://www.dasny.org/sites/default/files/inline-  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces New $3 Million Climate Justice Fellowship Plus Pilot Program in Bronx and Queens
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: * * * U.S. Department of Labor Funding Will Support Two-Year Climate Justice Fellowships for Priority Populations Supports State's Climate Act Goal To Ensure Clean Energy Investments Are Directed to Disadvantaged Communities * * * Governor Kathy Hochul and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez today announced $3 million in U.S. Department of Labor funding is now available through   more

New Installment of New York State Parks' Interactive Digital Timeline Explores the Great Depression and Civilian Conservation Corps Era
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: * * * Educational Tool Part of Multi-Faceted, Yearlong Centennial Celebration * * * New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the release of the third installment of the interactive, online timeline 'Blazing a Trail: A History of New York State Parks and Historic Sites' in celebration of New York Sta  more

New York City Mayor Adams' Statement on Passage of FY 2025 Adopted Budget
NEW YORK, July 1 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on June 30, 2024: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the New York City Council voted to pass the $112.4 billion Fiscal Year 2025 budget agreed upon on Friday by the New York City Speaker Adrienne Adams and praised by New Yorkers all across the five boroughs: "I want to thank Speaker Adams and our partners in the City Council for joining us in passing a budget that a  more

Northwell Health's Ashley Galla Reflects on Pharmacy Career, New ASHP Fellowship and Relationship With Binghamton
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 2 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: By Scott Sasina Ashley Galla, vice president of clinical operations at Northwell Health's Vivo Health Pharmacy, recently reflected on her journey in pharmacy and her induction as a fellow of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Galla's path to Northwell Health began at Northeastern University in Boston, where she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Following her graduation, Gal  more

Oliver Seiler, David Rath Join White & Case as Partners in Germany
NEW YORK, July 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Capital Markets Practice, and both its Global Financial Institutions Industry Group and Global Private Equity Industry Group, with the addition of partners Oliver Seiler and David Rath in Germany, where they will be based in Frankfurt. "White & Case is one of the very few firms in Germany able to advise clients on finance deals governed by New York, Englis  more

Sesame Street Kicks Off Global Gift of Giggles Campaign Supporting Children and Families' Emotional Well-Being and Celebrating the Power of Smiles, Humor, and Laughter
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: From Ernie's playful snicker to Elmo's iconic giggle, the Sesame Street friends have been the laughter experts for over 50 years. Today, on International Joke Day, Sesame Street kicks off its Gift of Giggles campaign (#GiftOfGiggles) to celebrate and share smiles, humor, and joy with fans around the world. The months-long campaign is part of Sesame Workshop's ongoing initiative supporting emotional well-b  more

Sherrie Westin Named CEO of Sesame Workshop
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: Today Sesame Workshop's Board of Trustees named Sherrie Westin Chief Executive Officer of the global impact nonprofit behind Sesame Street. Westin is the first woman to lead Sesame Workshop since its co-founder Joan Ganz Cooney. Westin had served as President of the organization since 2021 before being named Interim CEO in February. "After an extensive CEO search, the Sesame Workshop Board of Trustees un  more

Teneo Appoints David Presley as Managing Director
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Teneo, a CEO advisory firm, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm, today announced the appointment of David Presley as a Managing Director with the firm's Financial Advisory business. With over 21 years of experience in the reinsurance industry, David has a proven track record of delivering innovative and profitable solutions for complex and challenging legacy portfolios, managing litigation and commutation strategies, and bu  more

Two Years After Major Wage Theft Crackdown, .Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates More Than $63 Million Recovered for Nearly 65,000 Workers Across New York State
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024: * * * Includes Recent $1 Million Wage Recovery for More Than 20,000 Chipotle Restaurant Workers Across New York State Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Combatting Wage Theft Victims Are Encouraged to Report Wage Theft by Calling Wage Theft Hotline at 833-910-4378 or Utilizing the New York State Department of Labor's Online Wage Theft Reporting and Tracking Tool Traduccion al  more

Upstate Seeks Participants for Study of Concussion Treatment
SYRACUSE, New York, July 2 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Medical University is seeking volunteers for a research study using a non-invasive brain stimulation technique as a novel treatment for chronic headaches and other post-concussion symptoms in people with mild traumatic brain injury. Led by Principal Investigator Yi-Ling Kuo, PT, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy Education in t  more

White & Case Advises DoValue on Acquisition of Gardant
NEW YORK, July 2 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised doValue S.p.A. on the acquisition of a 100 percent of the share capital of Gardant S.p.A. from, among others, an affiliate of Elliott Management Corporation, for a cash consideration of Euros230 million, including Gardant's net financial position, and newly issued shares in doValue, resulting in a 20 percent stake in doValue to Gardant shareholders. The debt and equit  more