ALBANY, New York, July 9 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced that the following 14 businesses were recently certified by the New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Division of Service-Disabled Veterans' Business Development. The newly certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) are: * Words Warriors, located in New York City, is a communication firm specializing   more

NEW YORK, July 9 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute issued the following news: * * * By tracing connections inside the fruit fly brain, Zuckerman Institute researchers hope to learn more about multisensory learning * * * To create memories from smells, such as ones that signal tasty food, insects depend on a brain region known as the mushroom body. Intriguingly, in fruit flies, about one out of 10 cells in that brain area receives information stemming from the fly's eyes,   more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: * * * Bus Companies Will Invest Up to $2 Million to Electrify Buses and Curb Air Pollution from Excessive Idling in Low-Income Communities and Communities of Color * * * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced settlements with four school bus companies to stop illegal excessive idling at their bus yards in communities of color and low-income communities in Brooklyn,   more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Barron's, a leading business and financial publication, today announced that it has recently surpassed 900,000 subscriptions. This significant milestone reflects the Dow Jones publication's dedication to delivering high-quality journalism that sophisticated investors and companies rely on for making crucial market decisions. "Surpassing 900,000 subscriptions is a testa  more

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell researchers have developed a bioelectric device that can detect and classify new variants of coronavirus, and potentially other viruses, such as measles and influenza, to identify those that are most harmful. The sensing tool uses a cell membrane, aka biomembrane, on a microchip that recreates the cellular environment for - and the biological steps of - infection. This enables researchers to quickly characterize   more

BUFFALO, New York, July 9 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: Being diverse and inclusive is part of Buffalo State University's identity. What's more, the university consistently engages in ongoing efforts to improve its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices. In recognition of this work, the WNY Women's Foundation (WNYWF) recently awarded Buffalo State the ALL IN POWER Seal, a designation that emphasizes the institution's commitment to gender equity. The award,   more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader has welcomed leading executive compensation and employee benefits lawyer Andrew O'Brien as a partner in its New York office. "We're delighted to welcome Andrew to Cadwalader," said Managing Partner Pat Quinn. "He has extensive experience in compensation-related issues that matter a great deal to our clients." Andrew has a deep background in the areas of executive compensation, employee benefits and ERISA  more

MELVILLE, New York, July 9 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, is pleased to announce executive vice president and general manager Seymour Liebman's inclusion on the Long Island Press PowerList for the 12th consecutive year. Schneps Media, which publishes the Long Island Press, named the most influential movers and shakers on the Island to its PowerList, with Liebman once again earning recognition as a key part of Long Isla  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSres) -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: New York and Washington -- The Carlyle Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CG) announced today that it will release financial results for the second quarter 2024 on Monday, August 5, 2024, and host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The conference call will be available via public webcast from the Events & Presentations section of ir.carlyle.com and a replay will also be available after the call's completion. Ch  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, an investment firm, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Clayton Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") today announced the appointment of Adam Karol, an experienced healthcare investor, as a Partner at the firm. In his new role, Mr. Karol will support the expansion of CD&R's healthcare vertical and be engaged in sourcing and evaluating investments across the sector. Previously, Mr. Karol was a Managing Director at Silver Lake, where he helped le  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: New York and Haiti -- Citi announced today that it will cease its operations in Haiti and pursue the voluntary surrender of its banking license, with the approval of Banque de la Republique d'Haiti (BRH). However, international banking and correspondent banking services will continue for existing clients. This difficu  more

ALBANY, New York, July 9 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: * * * Plan Submitted for Department Review and Recommendation * * * The New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) announced today that it is seeking public comment on PSEG Long Island's (PSEG LI) Utility 2.0 Long Range Plan annual update, which includes its energy efficiency (EE) plan. The DPS review will examine how the plan supports New York State's nation-  more

NEW YORK, July 9 (TNSres) -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Con Edison Customers Add 92 MW of Solar Capacity in a Year. * * * Con Edison and its customers continue to make progress in the transition to a clean energy future, according to the first quarter (Q1) update for 2024 released today. Among the highlights, in the last year, Con Edison customers have increased their rooftop solar capacity by 18 percent,  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Christopher Connor, a nationally recognized expert in higher education enrollment management, has been named vice provost for enrollment management at the University at Buffalo. Effective immediately, the announcement was made Monday by A. Scott Weber, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. Connor had been serving in the role in an acting/interim capacit  more

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: One TikTok video that went viral confirmed to Nour Gajial '26 and Yanni Kouloumbis '26 that they were on to something with MathGPT. In the TikTok, Gajial introduces their math learning platform by asking viewers to "imagine if Chegg and ChatGPT had a baby." She then shows how students can take a screenshot of their math problem, upload it to MathGPT and receive "an instant solution with very clear steps." Gajial's TikTok  more

CORNING, New York, July 9 (TNSres) -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: * * * Management now expects Q2 core sales of approximately $3.6 billion, compared with guidance of $3.4 billion, and a return to year-over-year core sales and core EPS growth Outperformance primarily driven by strong adoption of new optical connectivity products for Generative AI 'Springboard' framework is expected to add more than $3 bi  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 9 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: Rochester Institute of Technology welcomes David Cay Johnston, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and bestselling author, as a new Professor of Practice. A world-renowned expert in his field, Johnston will use his wealth of knowledge and experience to teach courses on law and journalism in RIT's College of Liberal Arts beginning in fall 2024. Johnston's 13 years of reporting in The Ne  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton is advising Moelis & Company as financial advisor to Argus Group Holdings Limited (BSX: AGH) in its amalgamation with BF&M Limited (BSX: BFM). Argus is a multiline insurance, medical practices and financial services organization with operations in Bermuda, Canada, Malta and Gibraltar. BF&M Limited is the holding company of the BF&M group of companies. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partne  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Professors Karin Ruhlandt, Shobha Bhatia, Eleanor Maine and Suzanne Baldwin participate in a Women in Science and Engineering panel discussion this past spring. Four women STEM faculty members, all longtime members of the University community, have recently retired with emerita status, but they leave behind a significant legacy--as valuable researchers, dedicated teachers and inspiring mentors to the next generation.   more

AKWESASNE, New York, July 9 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe's Environment Division announces the start of a 30-day Public Comment Period for an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the SRMT Community Wellness Center (EA 2024-07). The EA is for construction of a 173,000 square foot facility to be located at Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, north of the Ionkwakiohkwaro:ron Tribal Administration Buildi  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 9 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akerman welcomes our newest litigation partner, Keith Blackman. Blackman joins the New York City office where his practice will focus on representing financial services institutions and other commercial clients in cases alleging fraud, racketeering, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and securities law violations. "Keith's work with some of the largest financial institutions in the world complements pe  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news on July 8, 2024: Nielsen, the global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced today that Jared Grusd has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gracenote, effective July 8, 2024. Jared will lead Gracenote in continuing its accelerated growth and driving product development as Nielsen continues to advance its Convergent TV strategy. As part of this transition, Sujit  more

KEUKA PARK, New York, July 9 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: Keuka College has once again earned national recognition as a 2024-25 College of Distinction, a prestigious honor that highlights its commitment to providing a transformative undergraduate education. The accolade underscores the College's dedication to hands-on learning, strong student-faculty relationships, an active campus community, and stellar student outcomes. "Keuka College's recognition by Colleges of Dist  more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 9 -- Kodak issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Kodak will host the Graphic Users Association (GUA) Americas Conference from September 30 to October 4 in Vancouver, Canada. The GUA Conference provides a unique platform for KODAK PRINERGY Workflow users to network with industry peers, sharpen skills, exchange experiences and ideas and hear from Kodak executives and workflow experts on future technology and industry developments. This year, the GUA Confere  more

NEW YORK, July 9 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: As climate change advances, the vast bodies of ice on Antarctica and Greenland contribute significantly to sea level rise. To project their future effect on sea level rise, additional research is required to improve scientists' understanding of these masses of ice. Now, two groups of scientists are undertaking a joint effort to address what has long been a major obstacle to such resear  more

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Two faculty members have been awarded the university's highest honor for excellence in research, teaching and service through diversity. Tashara M. Leak, associate professor in the Division of Nutritional Sciences in the College of Human Ecology and associate dean of Cornell Human Ecology in New York City, and Aditya Vashistha, assistant professor of information science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing a  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of 127-129 Second Avenue and 36 Saint Marks Place, three mixed-use assets in Manhattan's East Village. The portfolio, which spans over 42,000 square feet, sold for $29 million. "The East Village is a supply-constrained renta  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 9 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has partnered with Equal Justice Works (EJW) to facilitate projects for its Fellowship Class of 2024, which includes more than 84 law school graduates. Through the partnership, the Firm will sponsor Fellow Annie Whitney, who plans to spend her two-year fellowship at New York Legal Assistance Group challenging egregious due process violations in Immi  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Baruch College issued the following news: The Mishkin Gallery at Baruch College is proud to announce two transformative initiatives aimed at improving accessibility and preserving its rich collection of art for future generations. Both initiatives reflect the College's commitment to inclusivity, cultural enrichment, and the celebration of diverse perspectives at Baruch and New York City. Transforming Visitor Experience Through an Interactive App The Mishkin Gallery is now  more

PASADENA, California, July 9 -- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, issued the following news release: MPA Delivery Partners, a joint venture of Mace, Parsons Corporation (NYSE: PSN) and Arcadis, congratulates the Gateway Development Commission on receiving full federal funding for the Hudson Tunnel rail megaproject: a critical link under the Hudson River that will improve reliability and resiliency of commuter and intercity rail transit on the b  more

ALBANY, New York, July 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Iconic Hudson Valley Suspension Bridge Will Celebrate 100 Years of Service on November 27, 2024 Multiple Events Planned & Limited-Edition Merchandise Available * * * Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a slate of events to countdown to the upcoming centennial of the Bear Mountain Bridge, the Hudson River's first vehicular crossing south of Albany. Activities between now and November include a  more

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A multinational team led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators developed a test that will help measure the persistence of HIV in people affected by viral strains found predominantly in Africa - a vital tool in the search for an HIV cure that will benefit patients around the world. The study, published in Nature Communications on July 2, helps fill a major gap in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) research. Most HIV stu  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- O'Melveny & Myers issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: O'Melveny announced today several new leadership appointments that showcase the talent and diversity of the firm's partnership. Partners have stepped into new roles as department heads, leaders of practice and industry groups, and managing partners for firm offices, among other appointments. "We're so fortunate to have a deep pool of talented colleagues ready to take on new management responsibilities," s  more

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: When philosophy doctoral student Arundhati Singh wants to learn something new, she often turns to podcasts. But it didn't work when she needed to expand her knowledge of the intersection between feminist philosophy and economics - she couldn't find any podcasts on the subject. So, she created her own as a summer experiment. The Pinkonomics Podcast explores "the economics of womanhood, with perspectives from philosophy, e  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Tarzan Have you met Tarzan or Juan yet on campus? These latest members of the University community are hard to miss, with their friendly dispositions, shiny coats and wagging tails. Tarzan, a one-year-old black lab, and Juan, a four-month-old yellow lab, are puppies being raised by good friends Arianna Kuhn '25 and Megan Panny '25 for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a nonprofit organization that trains and cares for guid  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 9 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: Raymond James has hired Steven Berger as a managing director in its Financial Services Investment Banking practice. Based in New York City, Berger will focus on the asset management sector. Having focused on financial services his entire investment banking career, Berger brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to a deeply talented and prolific Financial Services Investment Banking team. His additi  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ:SCHL) today announced the following schedule and conference call information for its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings announcement: * Earnings Release: Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM ET and posted on the Company's investor relations website, investor.scholastic.com. * Conference Call: Thursday, July 18, 2024,   more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 9 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Every 2024 graduate of St. Bonaventure University's Physician Assistant Studies program has passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE). The national pass rate for first-time PANCE takers is 93% over the last five years. "This is a tribute to not only the hard work of these students, but to the tremendous support they received from faculty and staff to help them achieve this s  more

ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Summer has officially arrived in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, where bright blooms add bursts of color to the cityscape. With longer days ahead, there's no better time to explore all the area has to offer. For those seeking restoration and rejuvenation this season, Cornell is providing the perfect opportunity. Register for the Summer Wellbeing Adventure & Photo Contest To register for the Summer Wellbeing  more

NEW YORK, July 9 (TNSres) -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: * * * June 2024 ADV up 40.9% YoY Second Quarter 2024 ADV up 48.3% YoY * * * Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported total trading volume for the month of June 2024 of $37.5 trillion (tn)[1]. Average daily volu  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 9 -- Delaware North issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Delaware North's Patina Restaurant Group proudly secured two places in USA Today's coveted list of "Top 10 Best Restaurants at Walt Disney World," just in time for the global influx of summer vacation travelers. Via Napoli at Epcot grabbed the top spot at no. 1, and Maria & Enzo's Ristorante in Disney Springs ranked no. 8. The only two restaurants not owned and operated by Disney to make the cut, Mar  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: The HBO Original documentary WILD WILD SPACE, directed by Oscar(R)-winning filmmaker Ross Kauffman ("Born into Brothels"), debuts WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 (9:00 p.m-10:30 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Synopsis: WILD WILD SPACE chronicles the modern-day, celestial land grab happening above our heads. It's a fast paced, high-stakes race of epic proportions  more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the initial purchasers and lenders on Assemblin Caverion Group's upsized offering of Euros1.28 billion high yield notes and Euros495 million (equivalent) RCF/guarantee/pensions facilities. The senior secured notes will be listed on The International Stock Exchange (Official List) and are issued under New York law (144A/Reg S). The proceeds of the notes are to be used   more

NEW YORK, July 9 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news on July 8, 2024: * * * Multifaith alliance of global religious and technology leaders signals commitment to a human dignity-centered future * * * New York and Hiroshima - July 8, 2024 - Yeshiva University, the nation's flagship Jewish University, today announced that its President, Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, will attend by invitation the historic, multifaith "AI Ethics for Peace: World Religions commit to the Rome Call" conference t  more