State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday July 03, 2024 ( 90 items ) |
AAR to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2024 Results on July 18, 2024
WOOD DALE, Illinois, July 3 (TNSres) -- AAR, a provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, today announced that it will release financial results for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, ended May 31, 2024, after the close of the New York Stock Exchange trading session on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
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ALM Enhances Law.com Radar With SALI Claim Tags for Unmatched Precision in Litigation Alerts
NEW YORK, July 2 -- ALM, a media, information and intelligence company, issued the following news release:
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Law.com Radar, ALM's groundbreaking litigation and client surveillance platform, is launching new AI features to provide customers with deeper case insight using a detailed taxonomy from the industry leading SALI Alliance.
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Law.com Radar is excited to unveil a cutting-edge initiative to improve case discovery and new suit alerting by assigning detailed SALI civil claims label
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Biology Professor Receives NSF Grant to Study 'Community Coalescence'
SYRACUSE, New York, July 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Angela Oliverio
Each fermented food--kombucha, sauerkraut or sourdough bread--is the result of an active, unique microbiome, which is the microbial community in a particular environment. A sourdough starter, for instance, is a distinctive community of yeasts and bacteria that ferments carbohydrates in flour and produces carbon dioxide gas, making bread dough rise before baking.
Microbiomes often bump into each other,
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Bloomberg Announces Finalists for Green Docs Competition
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Bloomberg Media issued the following news:
Bloomberg Green announced the finalists for its Bloomberg Green Docs competition. The documentary contest honors short films addressing the urgency of climate change.
The 2024 finalists are:
* Climate Diaries; Heather's Story by Berit Anderson and Ali Scattergood
* Finding Home by Maria Stanisheva
* Grove of Giants by Bree Sanders
* Life with Bats by David Luff
* Saving Glaciers by Ciril Jazbec
The winner will be announced J
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Broadridge Expands Disclosure Capabilities to Help Clients With Complex SEC Filings
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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Acquires CompSci, a Web-based, collaborative platform for SEC disclosure preparation, XBRL tagging, and EDGAR filing; platform simplifies disclosure complexities with both managed and self-service capabilities
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Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc.
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Cadwalader Representing Zemcar in Trade Secrets Dispute With Uber
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Cadwalader is representing Zemcar, a startup cofounded by former Obama administration official Juliette Kayyem and former Verizon chief product officer Bilal Khan, in a lawsuit filed against Uber in Suffolk Superior Court in Boston on June 7.
Zemcar, doing business as Grip Mobility Co., developed a software-based video recording solution to increase rideshare safety, particularly for women and children. Zemcar then
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CNN Original Series "How It Really Happened" Returns With Two-Hour Special on Atlanta Olympic Bombings
NEW YORK, July 3 -- CNN issued the following news:
CNN Original Series will debut a two-hour special from the long running HLN Original Series How It Really Happened with Jesse L. Martin. The two-hour report "The Atlanta Olympic Bombing" premieres on Sunday, July 21 at 9pm ET/PT.
In the summer of 1996, all eyes were on Atlanta, Georgia for the centennial Olympics. On July 27 at a celebration in Centennial Park, a security guard noticed a suspicious backpack under a bench. Security and law enfo
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CNN RANKS AS TOP 5 NETWORK IN ALL OF CABLE TV IN JUNE AND Q2 2024
NEW YORK, July 3 -- CNN issued the following news:
CNN delivered a strong performance across linear, digital and streaming platforms in June and Q2 bookended by a historic presidential debate on June 27 in Atlanta, GA that marked CNN's best program in its 44-year history. Additionally, CNN's digital platforms continued to attract more unique users than any other digital news destination, ranking #1 in both domestic and global digital news outlets.
For the month of June and the second quarter o
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Colby College: From the Echo to ABC--and Beyond
WATERVILLE, Maine, July 2 (TNSres) -- Colby College issued the following news:
By Bob Keyes
During his senior year at Colby, T.J. Winick '94 landed a Jan Plan internship that changed the direction of his life. He went to New York to work alongside multiple Emmy Award-winning producer Curt Gowdy Jr. '75 on ABC's Wide World of Sports, the weekly sports anthology TV show.
Winick advanced from writing sports columns for the Echo to working on a national network sports show helmed by a Colby alumn
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Cornell Board of Directors Forum set for October in NYC
ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
From geopolitical instability to artificial intelligence (AI), companies are facing an increasingly complex business environment that presents both challenges and strategic opportunities. Following the success of last year's program, the 2024 Cornell Tech Board of Directors Forum - slated for Oct. 29 and 30 in New York City - is designed to provide corporate leaders with critical skills and actionable insights to bring to
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Cornell team hopes judges say 'Yes!' to Nonna's Nopales gnocchi
ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Gnocchi, those pillowy Italian dumplings of potato and wheat flour, are having a moment. They are all over Instagram and enjoy cultish devotion among Trader Joe's shoppers. But what if they could be made better, more sustainably and even more healthfully?
That was the working challenge of a Cornell product development team competing in the Institute of Food Technologists Student Association and MARS product development c
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CUNY-Graduate School of Public Health: Study - Quality of Parent-Caseworker Relationship Impacts Child Maltreatment Case Outcomes
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release:
New research by CUNY SPH alumni highlights the role of the parent-caseworker relationship in child maltreatment investigations and decision-making.
In the study, published last month in the Journal of Public Child Welfare, doctoral grads Erika Tullberg and Wendy Vaughon emphasize the importance of caseworkers building positive relationships with p
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Curtis Elevates Jacopo Cordiano to Partner in the Milan Office
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt and Mosle, a law firm, issued the following news:
Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP is pleased to announce the elevation of Jacopo Cordiano to partner in its market leading commercial disputes practice in Milan.
This promotion was announced in parallel with two new corporate lawyers, partner Gianluca Cattani and counsel Gaia Morelli joining the Rome office, boosting the international law firm's full-service offering in Italy.
Mr. Cordian
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Cutting Global Violence by Half is Possible, New Report Concludes
NEW YORK, July 2 (TNSres) -- New York University issued the following news release:
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New report by the Halving Global Violence Task Force at NYU's Center on International Cooperation, co-chaired by Swiss Cooperation Director Danzi, shows how to reduce violence worldwide
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Strategies to half global violence, which cost the worldwide economy more than $2 trillion in 2022, are outlined in "Beyond the Battlefields: Practical Strategies to Halving Global Violence in Our Homes, Streets, a
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Debevoise Advises CD&R in Financing Aspects of Its Acquisition of Presidio
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news on July 2024:
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, and its indirect subsidiary Fortress Intermediate 3, Inc., in connection with $3 billion of financing of CD&R's acquisition of Presidio Inc. For more information, please see CD&R's press release.
The financing included an offering of $750 million of senior secured notes and is expected to include a $1.8 billion Senior Secured Term Loan F
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DEC and DEP Announce Plan to Help Safeguard Ashokan Reservoir Water Quality and Enhance Flood Protections for Lower Esopus Creek
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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Revised Release Protocol Protects New York City Water Supply and Addresses Lower Esopus Community Concerns about Muddy Water
DEC Adds Lower Esopus Creek to Resilient NY Program to Aid Flood Protection Measures in High-Priority Areas
State Senator Michelle Hinchey and DEP Commissioner Aggarwala Collaborate To Deliver A New Solution To Better Protect
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DEC and DEP Announce Plan to Limit Muddy Water Releases From Ashokan Reservoir and Enhance Flood Protections for Lower Esopus Creek
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on July 1, 2024:
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Revised Protocol Protects New York City Water Supply and Addresses Lower Esopus Community Concerns About Muddy Water
DEC Adds Lower Esopus Creek to Resilient NY Program to Aid Flood Protection Measures in High-Priority Areas
State Senator Michelle Hinchey and DEP Commissioner Aggarwala Collaborate to Deliver A New Solution to Better Protect Downstream Communities
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DEC and OPRHP Announce Release of Draft 30x30 Conservation Strategy for Public Review
ALBANY, New York, July 2 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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Methodology and Strategy Document Outlines Key Measures to Support National Goal of Conserving 30 Percent of U.S. Lands and Waters by 2030
Aug. 30 Deadline for Public Comments
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) today announced the rel
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DiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
ALBANY, New York, July 3 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
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Trend to Watch: Industry Job Recovery Uneven Across State
Bright Spot: Spike in State Park Attendance and Growth in Agritourism
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Tourism in New York state has grown post-pandemic but employment in tourism-related industries remains 4.3% below pre-pandemic levels, according to an analysis released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report found s
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DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering But Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
ALBANY, New York, July 3 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release:
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Train Car Problems Leading to Rise in Delays
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The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with growing ridership, increased service routes into the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing
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Dow Jones Acquires A2i Systems
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release:
Dow Jones announced that it has acquired A2i Systems, a world leader in AI-powered fuel pricing solutions.
A2i adds to Dow Jones's growing suite of AI capabilities and will operate as a subsidiary of OPIS within Dow Jones's energy business, maintaining its focus on innovation and product development. A2i's best-in-class AI engine applies advanced predictive technologies and real-time
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Dr. Heather Maldonado, Dr. Elizabeth Lambert Named to Leadership Roles at Keuka College
KEUKA PARK, New York, July 3 -- Keuka College issued the following news release:
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Dr. Maldonado is named interim provost; Dr. Lambert returns to the College as interim vice president for Student Development.
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Keuka College has announced a significant leadership change.
Dr. Heather Maldonado has been appointed interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.
Filling her previous role as vice president for Student Development, also on an interim basis, will be Dr. Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Campbell Launches Laboratory of Molecular Pathogenesis
NEW YORK, July 2 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
Most pandemics can be measured in just a few years. But tuberculosis has left its mark on humanity for thousands. We've found its DNA fragments in a mother and daughter buried together more than 9000 years ago in the eastern Mediterranean, and have seen the skeletal deformities it caused in people who died during the Bronze Age in Egypt and Sweden. Every era since has had its own name for this scourge: schachepheth,
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Faculty to Serve on Committees for NYSED
ROCHESTER, New York, July 2 -- Roberts Wesleyan College issued the following news:
Associate Professor of Education and Director of Literacy MEd program Dr. Elizabeth Stevens has been invited to join the Educator Preparation Working Group as part of The New York State Path Forward initiative. This work, spearheaded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Literacy Academy Collective, is supported by The Hunt Institute's Path Forward initiative.
Why this work matters:
* Equit
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GlobalFoundries Acquires Tagore Technology's GaN Technology to Accelerate Disruptive Power Management Solutions
MALTA, New York, July 2 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced that it has acquired Tagore Technology's proprietary and production proven Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) IP portfolio, a high-power density solution designed to push the boundaries of efficiency and performance in a wide range of power applications in automotive, internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI)
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Greenberg Traurig's Vice Chair Lori G. Cohen Honored, Shareholder Johnine P. Barnes Speaks at ACC Foundation Global Women in Law, Leadership Symposium, Honors Dinner
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Greenberg Traurig Vice Chair and Global Litigation and Trial Practices Co-Chair Lori G. Cohen was honored at the Association of Corporate Counsel Foundation's 2024 Global Women in Law and Leadership Symposium and Honors Dinner. During the symposium, Greenberg Traurig Labor & Employment Shareholder and Chair of the firm's Washington, D.C. Labor and Employment Practice Group Johnine P. Barnes moderated the panel
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GWU Media Tip Sheet Giuliani Disbarred Amid Defamation Case and Election Lies
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- George Washington University issued the following news:
Rudolph W. Giuliani, former New York City mayor and ally of former president Donald Trump, has been disbarred by a New York State appellate court. Due to his conduct as Trump's personal lawyer and baseless claims made to undermine the electoral process, Giuliani was found to have flagrantly misused his position and contributed to national strife post-2020 election.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University
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HCLTech and IBM Announce Generative AI Center of Excellence to Support Clients With Customized AI Solutions
ARMONK, New York, July 3 -- IBM issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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HCLTech plans to train 10,000 employees on IBM's watsonx(TM) AI and data platform
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ARMONK, NY and NOIDA, India, July 2, 2024 -- HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and IBM today announced a new collaboration to establish a Generative AI Center of Excellence (CoE) based on the IBM watsonx(TM) AI and data platform.
The CoE, which will be available through HCLTech's AI and Cloud Native Labs
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How girls fare when only a son will do
ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
When it comes to parents' preferences for the genders of their children, there is a high level of disagreement between wives and husbands, according to a Cornell sociologist.
In a new study, Vida Maralani, associate professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences reports that in 60 middle- and low-income countries, husbands are far more likely to want more sons, while wives are more likely to want more daughte
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In Memoriam: Life Trustee H. John Riley Jr. '61
SYRACUSE, New York, July 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
H. John Riley Jr.
On his journey from his first job in a corporate mailroom to the executive suite, H. John Riley Jr. '61 often credited the education and opportunities he received at Syracuse University for his success. His gratitude shaped his approach to both service and philanthropy at his alma mater. Riley was still serving as a life trustee and co-chair of the Forever Orange Campaign and its $1.5 billion goal wh
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Kodak Announces Del Norte Printing Equipment as New Channel Partner
ROCHESTER, New York, July 2 -- Kodak issued the following news release:
Kodak announces Del Norte Printing Equipment, Inc. as its new Channel Partner for West Texas and New Mexico. Based in El Paso, Texas, the independent graphic arts dealer has specialized in the sale of printing and bindery equipment and graphic supplies since it was established in 1976. Del Norte has now added Kodak's offset printing plates, digital platesetters and workflow software solutions to its sales portfolio.
"We ar
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LSEG and Dow Jones Announce a Multi-Year Data, News and Analytics Partnership
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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* LSEG's flagship digital platform experience, Workspace, enhanced with integrated news and commentary from Dow Jones's leading news brands. LSEG Workspace will also be deployed across Dow Jones newsrooms.
* LSEG's Deals Intelligence and League Tables to enrich The Wall Street Journal's coverage of global deal-making.
* Dow Jones to embed LSEG's world-class dat
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M&T Bank Announces $100,000 Donation to Support Baltimore Community Lending and Kiva Online Lending Platform
BUFFALO, New York, July 2 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release:
M&T Bank is proud to announce a significant donation of $100,000 to Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) in support of the Kiva Online Lending Platform (Kiva). This contribution underscores M&T Bank's commitment to the revitalization and empowerment of underserved communities in the Greater Baltimore region.
The funds will support the construction of a new business education center scheduled for
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Manhattan College And Nassau Community College Announce Articulation Agreement
RIVERDALE, New York, July 3 -- Manhattan College issued the following news:
Manhattan College announced a Principal Articulation Agreement with Nassau Community College (NCC) to help NCC students transfer credits seamlessly. The Agreement establishes a mutually beneficial partnership between the colleges that will promote degree completion and create a more efficient transfer process. NCC transfer students who satisfy the requirements of the Agreement will be able to matriculate into Manhattan
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Manhattan College Names Stephen J. Pugliese, Ph.D. Chief-Of-Staff
RIVERDALE, New York, July 2 -- Manhattan College issued the following news on July 1, 2024:
Manhattan College today announced that Stephen J. Pugliese, Ph.D. will assume the role of Chief-of-Staff. He will report directly to the College President, Milo Riverso, Ph.D., P.E.
In this position as the newest member of the President's Cabinet, Pugliese will lead institutional projects and manage high-profile initiatives. He will also work closely with other members of the entire executive leadership
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Mayor Adams Celebrates $58.3 Million Investment in City's Three Library Systems
NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on July 1, 2024:
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Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjJa_NKBzGg&t=9s
Announcement Follows On-Time, Balanced, and Fiscally-Responsible $112.4 Billion
Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 That Invests in Future of New York City
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams today celebrated an on-time, balanced, and fiscally-responsible $112.4 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget that addresses the c
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Mayor Adams Celebrates Historic $2 Billion Investment in Affordable Housing, Total 10-Year Capital Commitment Reaching Record $26 Billion in Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
NEW YORK, July 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on July 2, 2024:
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Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FzVxc8gO7A
Announcement Follows On-Time, Balanced, and Fiscally-Responsible $112.4 Billion Adopted Budget That Invests in Future of New York City
Historic Investment Comes as Adams Administration's Addresses Housing Crisis with "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity" Proposal to Produce as Many as 108,850 New Homes Over 15 Years
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Mayor Adams, D.A. Bragg Announce New Midtown Community Improvement Coalition To Enhance Quality Of Life, Protect Public Safety In Midtown Manhattan
NEW YORK, July 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news:
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Coalition Includes More Than 20 City Agencies and Community Partners to Create a Cleaner, Safer, and More Vibrant Midtown Business District
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. today announced the launch of the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition, a new interagency quality of life improvement hub that brings together law enforcement, elected officials, a
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Mayor Adams, D.A. Bragg Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Commonsense Ghost Gun Regulations
NEW YORK, July 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on July 2, 2024:
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Amicus Brief Highlights Explosion of Ghost Guns Recovered by NYPD
Builds on Administration's Legal Actions to Protect New Yorkers From Ghost Guns
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams -- co-chair of Mayors Against Illegal Guns -- and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. today announced the filing of an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court (https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/23
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Mayor Adams, NYC Unity Project, and Mayor's Office of Equity & Racial Justice Announce New Investment to Enhance LGBTQ+ Services at Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Judson
NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on July 1, 2024:
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Investments to Support Mental Health Services, Community Programming, Cultural Competency Training, Critical Renovations, and Access to Confidential HIV Prevention Services
Announcement Builds on Adams Administration's Investments in LGBTQ+ Community
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced new investments in The Pride Health Center at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, Judson,
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Melissa Wright, Executive Director of CEP, Publishes New Research on Pedagogical Partnership
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
On June 11, 2024, Melissa Wright, Executive Director of the Center for Engaged Pedagogy, published new research in Teaching and Learning Together in Higher Education titled, "The Hard Work of Happy Accidents: The Origins and Future of Pedagogical Partnership at Barnard College (https://repository.brynmawr.edu/tlthe/vol1/iss43/4/)." The piece, featured alongside other research articles on this topic across different universi
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More complaints, worse performance when AI monitors work
ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Organizations using AI to monitor employees' behavior and productivity can expect them to complain more, be less productive and want to quit more - unless the technology can be framed as supporting their development, Cornell research finds.
Surveillance tools, which are increasingly being used to track and analyze physical activity, facial expressions, vocal tone and verbal and written communication, cause people to feel
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul and Congressman Pat Ryan Announce Completion of Project to Restore Historic Wurts Street Bridge in Ulster County
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Complete Rehabilitation of 103-Year-Old Bridge Enhances Public Safety, Eases Travel and Improves Connectivity in the Hudson Valley
More than 700 Tons of American-Made Steel Utilized in Repairs
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that work is complete on a project that rehabilitated the historic Kingston-Port Ewen Suspension Bridge - also known as the Wurts Street Bridge - re-establishing an
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Application for Empire State Service Corps Program is Open
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the application for the Empire State Service Corps Program is open, advancing one of her 2024 State of the State priorities. Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado is spearheading the initiative in partnership with the State University of New York to promote paid civic and service opportunities.
"Working as an intern in state government was a formativ
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces the Next Phase of Subway Service Enhancements and Extended Service to the Beach
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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Enhanced Midday and Evening Weekday Service on the BDJM Will Have Trains Arriving Every Eight Minutes
Weekend Service Enhancements on the 3 and 5 Lines to Start July 6
Rockaway Park Shuttle to Operate to 10-Car Trains and Extend Route to Rockaway Blvd on Weekends Through Sept. 3
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the next phase of subway service increases, which will
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Celebrates $40 Million U.S. Department of Commerce Grant to Boost New York's Growing Semiconductor Sector
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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Federal Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Grant Will Support Semiconductor Research, Manufacturing, and Workforce Development Along NY SMART I-Corridor Encompassing Buffalo, Syracuse and Rochester
Unlocks Additional $8 Million in State Funding To Grow New York's Semiconductor Industry
Builds on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Building 21st Century Economy in New York Stat
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Launches "Get Offline, Get Outside" Campaign and Announces Free Pool Access at State Parks This Summer
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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Governor Hochul launched the "Get Offline, Get Outside" summer campaign and announced that swimming pool entry is free at New York State Parks.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today launched the "Get Offline, Get Outside" summer campaign to promote physical and mental health by helping New York's kids and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social med
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N.Y. Gov. Hochul Launches New Initiatives to Promote New York's County and Local Fairs, Boost Visitors, Showcase Agriculture
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
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"Never Far From Fun" Nearly $2 Million Advertising Initiative Includes Television, Radio, Streaming, and Digital Advertisements and Billboards to be Featured in Major Markets
County Fairs Passport Now Available (https://findyourfair.com/passport/) to Encourage Kids and Families to Visit Multiple County and Local Fairs Across the State Throughout the Summer
Transportation Grant
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N.Y. PSC Issues Procedural Ruling Involving National Grid
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following procedural ruling (Case Nos. 24-E-0322; 24-G-0323) on July 1, 2024:
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Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Electric Service.
Proceeding on Motion of the Commission as to the Rates, Charges, Rules and Regulations of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid for Gas Service.
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Fuse Energy N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 1, 2024:
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To: Adam Czernikiewicz, Fuse Energy NY LLC, 30 Chrurchill Place, London, United Kingdom E14 5EU
Re: Fuse Energy NY LLC - ESCO Code: FUSE
Dear Adam:
This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your eligibility to be an Energy Services Company (ESCO) in New York State. Your Retail Access Application meets the requiremen
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N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Stratus Networks
ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 1, 2024:
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To: Michael P. Donahue, Marashlian & Donahue, PLLC, 1430 Spring Hill Road, Suite 310, McLean VA 22102, mpd@commlawgroup.com
Re: Matter 24-00689 - Petition of Stratus Networks, Inc. for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity.
Dear Michael Donahue:
The application by Stratus Networks, Inc. (the Company), filed on April 2, 2024 and supplemented on April
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NCAA Appoints Manhattan College Athletic Director To Men's Basketball Committee
RIVERDALE, New York, July 2 -- Manhattan College issued the following news:
Manhattan Athletics Director Irma Garcia is only the seventh woman to be appointed to the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee. Her five-year term begins immediately and last five years.
Garcia came to Manhattan College about a year ago and under her leadership the swimming and diving team earned recognition from the CSCAA for academic achievement and the . Before that she spent 35 years at St. Francis in Brookly
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NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx Unveils New Community Mural
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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The Community Mural Project is believed to be the country's largest public hospital mural program since the 1930s
Seven new murals will be created this year across the health system
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NYC Health + Hospitals today unveiled a new mural as part of the Community Mural Project run by the health system's Arts in Medicine department. The mural, Waves of Healing at NYC Health + Hospita
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NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Identify Unique Survival Strategies Adopted by Fish in the World's Warmest Waters
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 2 (TNSres) -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release:
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Some fish species in the Arabian Gulf's coral reefs are more resilient to climate change than previously thought, challenging key assumptions of the "shrinking fishes phenomenon"
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A team of researchers have identified unexpected ways coral reef fish living in the warmest waters on earth, in the Arabian Gulf, have adapted to survive extreme temperatures.
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Olga Loginova, '19 M.A. Science, Named 2024 Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas Fellow
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
Columbia Journalism School congratulates Olga Loginova, '19 M.A. Science, who has been awarded a fellowship in the Joan Konner Program in the Journalism of Ideas. This fellowship supports reporting in areas that depart from traditional journalism beats, focusing on ideas and beliefs.
The program honors the late Joan Konner, dean emerita of the school and producer of groundbreaking broadcast
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Professor Ignacio Galan Analyzes Furniture and Decorative Arts Within Italian Colonies in New Journal Article
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
On November 1, 2023, Ignacio G. Galan, assistant professor of architecture, published a new article in the quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal Modernism/modernity, titled "Furnishing Italian Colonialism: 'Nomad' Interiors and the Habitations of the Empire."
In his article, Galan explores how the design and circulation of furniture and decorative arts between Italy and its Libyan and East African colonies enacted the c
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Professor Michael Wheaton Explains OCD Treatment Outcomes in Medscape Article
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
On April 23, 2024, Michael Wheaton, assistant professor of psychology, was interviewed for a new article in Medscape, titled "Avoidance Predicts Worse Long-term Outcomes from Intensive OCD Treatment." In the piece, Wheaton discusses his recent research, as lead investigator on findings published in the Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders in April 2024.
Wheaton argues that in a clinical setting, it is imp
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Professor William Sharpe Receives Fermor Fellowship
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
In June 2024, it was announced that William Sharpe, professor of English, was awarded a Fermor Fellowship.
The prestigious residency fellowship will begin in the fall at the Leigh Fermor House. During this fellowship, Sharpe will work on his newest project, Forging Ahead: Walking, Writing and the Making of Memories.
Sharpe's research focuses on Victorian and Modern literature, which he showcases in his most recently publi
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Professors Ari Goldman, '73 M.S., and Gregory Khalil Discuss Renowned Covering Religion Course
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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Both CJS professors share the aim of their course: teaching students how to listen to those with differing viewpoints, and cover all aspects of any conflict.
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Professors Ari Goldman, '73 M.S., and Gregory Khalil teach Covering Religion - a course designed to prepare students to write about religion for secular media outlets. The coursework and time dedicated in the classroom is focused
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Researchers Capture Never-Before-Seen View of Gene Transcription
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news:
Every living cell transcribes DNA into RNA. This process begins when an enzyme called RNA polymerase (RNAP) clamps onto DNA. Within a few hundred milliseconds, the DNA double helix unwinds to form a node known as the transcription bubble, so that one exposed DNA strand can be copied into a complementary RNA strand.
How RNAP accomplishes this feat is largely unknown. A snapshot of RNAP in the act of opening that bubb
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Student Films to Be Showcased on WXXI-TV in Effort to Raise Visibility for Young Creatives
ROCHESTER, New York, July 3 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
Student filmmakers at Rochester Institute of Technology will have a new opportunity to strive for thanks to a collaboration between RIT and WXXI. RIT Shorts, a new, biannual series that will showcase student-made films, is set to premiere this month on WXXI-TV, a PBS-member station.
The first broadcast will feature three short films themed around sports. The films will air on WXXI-TV, and will s
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Russell Sage College Grad Lucas Aurelio '18 Talks About 'Bridgerton' Role, Upcoming Film
TROY, New York, July 2 -- Sage Colleges issued the following news:
"I've been sitting on this role for over a year and a half," said Lucas Aurelio after the episodes of Bridgerton starring him finally dropped on June 13.
Bridgerton is Netflix's popular and sexy period drama set in Regency-era London. Aurelio played Paul Suarez, whose polyamorous encounter with characters Lady Tilley Arnold and Benedict Bridgerton was one of the racy plotlines in the final episodes of season 3.
"I auditioned
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SJNY PRESIDENT NAMED A TRAILBLAZER IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO BROOKLYN POWER 100 LIST
BROOKLYN, New York, July 3 -- St. Joseph's University, New York, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
BROOKLYN and PATCHOGUE, N.Y. - July 1, 2024 - St. Joseph's University, New York (SJNY) is pleased to announce that SJNY President Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., has once again been named to the 2024 City & State New York Brooklyn Power 100 and Trailblazers in Higher Education lists, highlighting New York's most influential people in academia, including presidents, professors, provo
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Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media Launch Doctor Miracle, the New Season of Chameleon That Examines the Deathly Alkaline Diet
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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Exclusive Interviews Dissect The Horror Behind the Celebrity-Backed Diet Created by Fraudulent Dr. Robert Young
Listeners Can Subscribe to The Binge For The Full Season Now
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Sony Music Entertainment and Campside Media today announced the all-new season of the highly acclaimed investigative podcast series, Chameleon: Doctor Miracle. The eighth season of Chameleon examines the Alkaline D
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Suntory Global Spirits Names Carol Robert to Lead US RTDs
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Beam Suntory, a manufacturer of wines and spirits, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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Appointment is the latest step in the company's strategy to build upon the momentum of global RTD growth
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Suntory Global Spirits, a world leader in premium spirits, today announced that Carol Robert has been named Managing Director, United States RTD (Ready to Drink) Business, succeeding Heather Boyd, who will assume a new role at the company.
"Over the last d
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SUNY Downstate Announces New Department of Family and Community Health Chair
BROOKLYN, New York, July 2 -- The SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University issued the following news release:
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Dr. Enitza George will serve as Chief of the Family and Community Medicine Service for Downstate Health, Chief Population Health Officer for UHD, as well as Associate Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine at SDHSU
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University announced the appointment of Dr. Enitza George, M.D., MBA, MSAI, as the new Chair of the Department of
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SUNY New Paltz Will Debut a New MS in Business Analytics Degree in Fall 2024
NEW PALTZ, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York's New Paltz Campus issued the following news release:
The SUNY New Paltz School of Business is launching a new graduate degree program in Business Analytics ahead of the fall 2024 semester, to meet a growing demand for professionals adept at using data to inform key business decisions.
The Master of Science in Business Analytics is a 30-36 credit program that can be completed in less than one year on a full-time schedule.
Prospec
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Taft: Copp to Moderate Panel at Racing, Gaming Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 3 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
Taft partner Kimberly Copp will be a speaker at the Racing and Gaming Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York on Aug. 13. The conference will bring together gaming and racing industry leaders, academics, elected officials, lawyers, and more to explore trends and key issues in the racing and gaming industries.
Copp will moderate the panel "Horse Racing: The Reports of My Death are Greatly Exaggerated," which will di
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The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Embraces New Era of Progress and Unity at the 2024 Tribal Inauguration Ceremony
AKWESASNE, New York, July 3 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news:
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe embraces a new era of progress, unity, and working together as newly elected officials' were sworn into Tribal office at the 2024 Tribal Inauguration held at the Travis Solomon Lacrosse Box.
Warm welcoming remarks were read by Acting Communications Director Regan Jacobs, acknowledging the community and honored guests gathered to celebr
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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For, Hit History Podcast From Sony Music Entertainment is Back for Fifth Season
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release:
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A medieval tale dripping with forbidden love, loose-cannon barons and murderous revenge returns July 9th
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Sony Music Entertainment's hit podcast This is History, hosted by best-selling author, presenter and historian Dan Jones, returns for its fifth and most brutal season yet.
It's 1306 and, no matter how many wars waged against him, King of Scotland Robert the Bruce's invincibility is proving to be
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on ABC7's Eyewitness News at 5:00
NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on July 1, 2024, with Mike Marza of ABC7's Eyewitness News at 5:00:
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Mike Marza: Happening today, a new police law went into effect after a long battle between New York City's mayor and the City Council.
Sade Baderinwa: The How Many Stops Act requires the NYPD to record race, age and gender of people during investigations.
Marza: Also today, New York City libraries are celebrating that the
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On Fox5's Good Day New York
NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on July 1, 2024, with Curt Menefee and Rosanna Scotto of Fox5's Good Day New York:
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Curt Menefee: There's good news for New Yorkers and a sense of relief. A $112 billion budget agreement has been reached and the deal restores the majority of the budget cuts that were being proposed by the mayor earlier this year.
Rosanna Scotto: With us this morning is the mayor from Gracie Mansion. Nice to
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On NY1's Mornings On 1
NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on July 1, 2024, with Pat Kiernan of NY1's Mornings On 1:
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Pat Kiernan: Mayor Adams joins me now. Good morning, Mr. Mayor.
Mayor Eric Adams: Hey, Pat. How are you? Good to see you.
Kiernan: I'm well. You must be breathing a sigh of relief here. How far apart in the end here was where you thought this budget should be with where the Council wanted it to be?
Mayor Adams: Speaker Adams and I
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live On PIX11 Morning News
NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on July 1, 2024, with Justin Finch and Vanessa Freeman of PIX11 Morning News:
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Justin Finch: Today is the first day of the new fiscal year for the City of New York, and the ink is still drying on the budget deal signed by the City Council just yesterday.
Vanessa Freeman: It is official. The $112.4 billion budget for 2025 is now in effect. Mayor Eric Adams joins us live from Gracie Mansion t
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Calls In For Live Interview On 1010 Wins' Morning Drive
NEW YORK, July 2 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on July 1, 2024, with Scott Stanford of 1010 Wins' Morning Drive:
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Scott Stanford: Kicked in with a handshake on Friday between Mayor Adams and City Council Speaker Adrian Adams. It was made official yesterday and just in the nick of time. City Council voting to adopt the $112.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2025, which by the way starts today. Mayor Adams joining us this morning. Mayor, th
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Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, July 3 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of a media availability on July 2, 2024:
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Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYCLYzTy6kY
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Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy, Communications: Good morning everybody, my name is Fabien Levy and I serve as deputy mayor for Communications for the City of New York. We appreciate you all joining us for our weekly in-person media availability. New Yorkers deserve safe streets, good paying jobs and a
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Troutman Pepper Counsels The Valcourt Group in Acquisition of Lupini Construction
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
Troutman Pepper client, The Valcourt Group -- a leading provider of commercial restoration, waterproofing, and window cleaning services in the United States -- has announced the acquisition of Utica, New York-based Lupini Construction. Read a company press release about the acquisition.
Since 1980, Lupini has worked across New York to provide commercial property owners and managers with waterproofing and masonry restor
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Two Barnard Community Members Receive Fulbright Scholar Fellowships
NEW YORK, July 3 (TNSres) -- Barnard College issued the following news:
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program has offered over 400,000 faculty members, artists, and professionals the opportunity to conduct research abroad as part of a larger effort to synergize dialogue and research within a global context.
Barnard has been named a "Fulbright Top Producing Institution for U.S. Students" by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for seven consecutive years -- and
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VIDEO: Sunshine Salute Series - AG Moody Welcomes New Florida Law Enforcement Officers From New York, Illinois, Maine and Other States
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 3 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release:
Attorney General Ashley Moody is welcoming new Florida officers from Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Mexico and New York with a Sunshine Salute. Attorney General Moody's Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute initiative recognizes brave officers who move to serve in Florida, highlighting their stories. Several new Sarasota Police Department officers shared their stories with Attorne
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Vinson & Elkins Adds Capital Markets and M&A Partner Benjamin Heriaud in New York
HOUSTON, Texas, July 2 -- Vinson and Elkins, a law firm, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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Heriaud brings broad experience advising clients in various sectors on equity, debt and hybrid finance and M&A transactions and corporate governance.
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Heriaud brings broad experience advising clients in various sectors on equity, debt and hybrid finance and M&A transactions and corporate governance.
Vinson & Elkins today announced that Benjamin Heriaud has joined the firm a
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WarnerMedia: Discovery Channel July Programming Highlights
NEW YORK, July 2 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
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This July, "Shark Week" begins alongside premieres of "In the Eye of the Storm," "Contraband: Seized at Sea," and an all-new season of "Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing"
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See below for the full schedule.
Week of July 7, 2024
Sunday, July 7
* "Shark Week" Begins on Discovery Channel - 8pm ET/PT through Saturday, July 13
o Thrilling encounters with apex p
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WarnerMedia: Max Original Adult Animated Series Kite Man: Hell Yeah! Debuts July 18
NEW YORK, July 2 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
The Max Original adult animated series KITE MAN: HELL YEAH! debuts with two episodes THURSDAY, JULY 18, followed by one new episode weekly through September 12, on Max.
KITE MAN: HELL YEAH! features characters from the Max Original adult animated series "Harley Quinn," which has been renewed for a fifth season and is currently available to stream on Max.
Logline: Kite Man and
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WarnerMedia: Max Original Documentary Series Teen Torture Inc. Debuts July 11
NEW YORK, July 3 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024:
The Max Original three-part documentary series TEEN TORTURE, INC., directed by Tara Malone ("Fallen Idols: Nick and Aaron Carter," "The Age of Influence"), debuts THURSDAY, JULY 11 on Max.
Synopsis: This arced documentary series follows on-going efforts to expose America's "troubled teen" industry (TTI). For six decades and counting, this billion-dollar business has used what
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WarnerMedia: TNT Sports and Mountain West Reach Multi-Year College Football Agreement Beginning This Season
NEW YORK, July 2 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 1, 2024:
TNT Sports and the Mountain West Conference (MW) have reached a multi-year agreement for a full slate of live college football games to air exclusively on truTV and Max beginning this season. truTV and Max will present 14 Mountain West college football games during the inaugural season, with coverage kicking off with San Jose State hosting Sacramento State on Thursday, Aug. 29,
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White & Case Advises Bank Syndicate on Schneider Electric's Fund OCEANEs Issuance, Concurrent Buyback Offer
NEW YORK, July 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a syndicate of banks on the issuance by Schneider Electric of bonds convertible into and/or exchangeable for new and/or existing shares (OCEANEs) due 2031 for a nominal amount of Euros750 million, and a concurrent buyback offer of its outstanding OCEANEs due 2026 via a reverse order book construction procedure.
The net proceeds of the issuance will be used to finance
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White & Case Advises JAPEX on Investment in Texas Freeport LNG Project
NEW YORK, July 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) on the acquisition through its US subsidiary of an equity interest in Gulf Coast LNG Holdings LLC, which owns an interest in the Freeport LNG project in Texas, from JERA Americas Inc. for approximately US$380 million.
The Freeport LNG project plays a critical role in the liquefaction and export of natural gas from the US a
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White & Case Advises Providence Equity Partners on Sale of Globeducate
NEW YORK, July 3 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Providence Equity Partners (Providence) on its sale of a 50 percent stake in Globeducate to Wendel, a French investment company.
"This is the latest in a number of significant deals on which we have advised Providence," said White & Case partner Richard Jones, who led the Firm's deal team. "It is another example of our capabilities advising on high value, cross-border
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Whitman School Names Inaugural Albert and Betty Hill Professor
SYRACUSE, New York, July 2 -- Syracuse University issued the following news:
Natarajan Balasubramanian
The Martin J. Whitman School of Management has recently named Professor Natarajan Balasubramanian the inaugural Albert & Betty Hill Professor, effective July 1.
With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, Balasubramanian joined the Whitman School in 2009. His research focuses on understanding economic value creation by new and existing firms, using large-scale data to uncove
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Writing Professor Tahneer Oksman Publishes Graphic Novel Review in NPR
NEW YORK, July 2 (TNSres) -- Marymount Manhattan College issued the following news:
Professor of Writing, Literature, and Language and Communication and Media Arts Tahneer Oksman, Ph.D., has published her third book review of 2024 on NPR!
Reviewing Jonathan Todd's debut graphic novel (https://www.npr.org/2024/06/29/nx-s1-5022937/jonathan-todd-timid-graphic-novel), Timid, Oksman writes:
Organized into 14 chapters illustrated in deliciously bright colors, Timid's offbeat, cartoony drawing style
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Youth program expands to help NYS children with special needs
ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- Cornell University issued the following news:
Last year, when Amanda Purington Drake took the helm of the ACT for Youth Center for Community Action, a nearly 25 year-old program that promotes adolescent health and well-being in New York state, she called the group together to think about what they wanted for the next 25 years.
The group's answer was essentially "more." They wanted to have more impact on more youth, in more areas of their lives. Now a year later, the
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