NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSres) -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * New joint study finds many Americans respond positively to companies with mental health messaging * * * Hearst Magazines, in partnership with the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI), today announced the findings of "Time to Talk," a first of its kind comprehensive study on mental health in the commercial space. The research, which includes qualitative interviews and a survey of  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 16 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: Alston & Bird has grown its Investment Funds Group by adding high-profile investment funds partner Heather Wyckoff to the firm's New York office. "We are thrilled to welcome Heather, who we have known and admired for many years as a highly regarded practitioner in the investment funds space," said Tim Selby, Alston & Bird partner and head of the investment funds practice. "As we continue to grow our a  more

NEW YORK, July 17 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Genetic diversity is essential to the survival of a species. It's easy enough to maintain if a species reproduces sexually; an egg and a sperm combine genetic material from two creatures into one, forming a genomically robust offspring with two distinct versions of the species' genome. Without that combination of different genetic makeups, asexually reproducing species typically suffer from a lack of diversity that  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release: In an effort to ensure a free and fair presidential election, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a brief moving for New York to vacate Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's illicit prosecution against President Trump. Bailey's brief comes mere days after President Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. "Three days ago, Americans watched in horror as Presid  more

ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * AG James' Lawsuit Seeks to Invalidate the Law and Prevent Nassau County from Future Enforcement Attempts * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) today filed independent lawsuits against Nassau County and County Executive Bruce Blakeman over a newly-enacted county law that would ban transgender girls and   more

NEW YORK, July 16 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced today that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone ("Blackstone") entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Trystar, a premier provider of electrical equipment used for backup power solutions. Trystar designs and manufactures critical electrical power solutions for data center, industrial, commercial, healthcare, and utility end markets. The company's product off  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- Berkeley Research Group, a consulting firm, presented the following news release: BRG has announced the launch of a new office in Bangkok, Thailand, together with the hire of a forensic investigations team led by Managing Director Vorapong Sutanont. The Thai operation and addition of a substantial specialist team reflect both BRG's continued global expansion and focus on forensic accounting and investigations as a growth area around the world, with a number of senior hires  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 17 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: Ropes & Gray represented Charlesbank Capital Partners in connection with its strategic investment in Aprio, a leading business advisory and accounting firm. The announcement was made in a July 11 press release. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Boston and New York, Charlesbank Capital Partners is a middle-market private investment firm with more than $18 billion of capital ra  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 17 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: Delaware North's industry-leading Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success(R) (CHEFS) program was recently profiled by FoodService Director Magazine. The article, "How Delaware North builds career paths from hourly cook to salaried sous chef," is below. The global foodservice operator's culinary development program, Culinary & Hospitality Excellence for Future Success (CHEFS), offers a yearlong curricul  more

PALO ALTO, California, July 16 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Firm earned top league table rankings for first half of 2024 * * * New York - July 15, 2024 - Cooley's global mergers and acquisitions practice has been recognized based on its M&A activity on multiple midyear league tables, including Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and LSEG Data & Analytics (formerly known as Refinitiv). Despite what remains an unsettled market, Cooley's M&A and private equity practice c  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising TPG's The Rise Fund, the multi-sector strategy of TPG's global impact investing platform, as lead investor in the Series C financing of Hayden AI Technologies. The Debevoise team is led by M&A partner Michael Diz and counsel Matthew Delja and includes associates Heidi Case, Brooke Longhurst and Satyen Gupta, employee benefits and executive compensation partner Franklin Mitc  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 17 (TNSres) -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Dr. Caitlin Riegel, assistant professor in the College of Education, recently published an article titled "Leveraging Generative AI for Effective Rubric Development in Higher Education" in The Teaching Professor. The article discusses a variety of AI-powered tools that can be used to develop rubrics and the features they offer to simplify rubric creation, provide suggestions for improvem  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: CUNY SPH is proud to announce that, effective July 1, Dr. Christian Grov, professor and investigator for the CUNY Institute for Implementation Science in Population Health (ISPH) has been elevated to the rank of distinguished professor. He is one of five newly appointed distinguished professors across all CUNY campuses this year. CUNY confers the title of  more

NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSres) -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, July 15, 2024 -- The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today issued a white paper, "The U.S. Treasury Clearing Mandate: An Industry Pulse Check," to further enhance the indu  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 16 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Five Niagara University alumnae were among the honorees included on Buffalo Business First's list of Power 200 Women, a group of local leaders whose talent and influence are fueling economic, social, and cultural growth throughout Western New York. Joanne Israel, '06, general manager at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino, has led the Seneca Gaming Corporation's largest gaming and entertainment re  more

ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Brett Fors, professor of chemistry and chemical biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has received the 2024 Macro Letters/Biomacromolecules/Macromolecules Young Investigator Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS). The award recognizes two outstanding early career investigators conducting research in any area of fundamental polymer or biopolymer science.Fors, whose group develops synthetic methods to preci  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: * * * FOX DELIVERS SCHEDULE FILLED WITH ALL-NEW AND RETURNING DRAMAS, ANIMATED COMEDIES AND UNSCRIPTED SERIES, HIGHLIGHTED BY THE SERIES PREMIERES OF ACTION-DRAMA RESCUE: HI-SURF FROM LEGENDARY EXECUTIVE PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR JOHN WELLS, MYSTERY DRAMA MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN AND NEW ANIMATED COMEDY UNIVERSAL BASIC GUYS IT'S NO WORK AND ALL PLAY WITH THE HOAGIES BROS IN THE NEW ANIMATED COMEDY UNIVERS  more

LOS ANGELES, California, July 16 -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news release: Gibson Dunn is pleased to announce that Ekaterina (Kate) Napalkova has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the firm's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice Group. "We are excited to welcome Kate to Gibson Dunn," said Krista P. Hanvey, Co-Chair of Gibson Dunn's Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Practice Group. "Kate has a reputation for being a t  more

NEW YORK, July 16 (TNSres) -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) today reported net revenues of $12.73 billion and net earnings of $3.04 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Diluted earnings per common share (EPS) was $8.62 and annualized return on average common shareholders' equity (ROE) was 10.9% for the second quarter of 2024. Pleas  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release: * * * Releases Request for Proposals for Redevelopment of Watertown Correctional Facility with an Emphasis on Housing with a Range of Unit Sizes and Affordability Levels New Seneca County RFP for Lead Developer to Re-envision the 550-Acre Willard Drug Treatment Campus Advances Key Recommendations from State's Prison Redevelopment Commission to Create New Opportunities and Community   more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * Project Will Elevate the Annsville Circle and Approaches in the Town of Cortlandt, Utilizing Innovative and Environmentally Friendly Engineering Practices and Materials Multi-Use Path and Pedestrian Facilities Will Enhance Recreational Area * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has begun on a $26.1 million flood mitigation project along U.S. Route 6/State Rou  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * To Date, More Than $25 Million Awarded to 11 Start-Ups and 16 Academic Institutions $3 Million for Round Three Awardees Focusing on Rapid and Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Surveillance Tools Keeping New York State at the Forefront of Infectious Disease Discovery and Development * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the third round of awardees for the $40 Million New Y  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ongoing Discussions With Educators, Parents and Other Stakeholders Will Continue Over the Coming Months Continues Governor's Leadership on Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing, Including First-in-the-Nation Law To Combat Addictive Social Media Feeds, Expanding School-Based Mental Health Clinics and Launching "Get Offline, Get Outside" Campaign * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today kicked off a stat  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on the increase security measures in response to the shooting at a Trump rally. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Before I speak about the session I just had on cell phones in schools, I want to address a matter of national importance. This past Saturday was a dark day in American history as Forme  more

MIAMI, Florida, July 17 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK (July 16, 2024) - Holland & Knight represented Madison River Capital on the completion of a $190 million recapitalization of and $70 million equity investment in JDC Power Systems, a leading electrical systems integrator exclusively serving the data center market. The deal was announced on July 11. Madison River Capital, based in New York, is a lower middle-market private equity firm that inv  more

ARMONK, New York, July 16 -- IBM issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: IBM (NYSE:IBM) and JLL (NYSE:JLL) today announced a sustainability solution powered by IBM Envizi technology and delivered by JLL's sustainability services team, available globally. JLL's Sustainability Program Management, which provides sustainability services, such as decarbonization strategies to the commercial real estate (CRE) sector, will now be underpinned by ESG reporting and data management software i  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: NEW YORK - Alana T. Sliwinski, a counsel in Troutman Pepper's national Construction practice, has been recognized among Law360's 2024 Rising Stars - the top attorneys under 40. Winners were selected by a team of editors who reviewed 1,200 submissions based on career accomplishments in their respective disciplines. Sliwinski was named a Rising Star in Construction. At Troutman Pepper, Sliwinski partners with cl  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release: * * * McGraw Hill received a top score of 100% on the Disability Equality Index (DEI). * * * COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 16, 2024) - McGraw Hill has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for People with Disabilities" and earned a top score of 100% in 2024 by the Disability Equality Index(R) (DEI), the world's most comprehensive benchmarking tool that measures disability inclusion and equality in the workplace. The DEI   more

PALO ALTO, California, July 17 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: New York - July 15, 2024 - Cooley advised Milestone Pharmaceuticals (Nasdaq: MIST), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cardiovascular medicines, on its announced refreshment of its board of directors - consisting of the appointment of two independent directors, effective immediately, and the appointment of an additional independent director in the near  more

ITHACA, New York, July 16 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Quagga mussels the deleterious invasive species from Eastern Europe seen throughout Oneida Lake may provide an unexpected benefit for the life cycle of mayflies. A food source for fish, mayflies are currently experiencing a renaissance on the lake, which is northeast of Syracuse. The water-borne insects had all but disappeared some 60 years ago, but the mayfly population now flourishes, pleasing the palates of walleye,   more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Committee on Higher Education Members Regent Collins, Chair, Vice Chancellor Chin, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cottrell, Regent Reyes, Regent Mittler, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, and Regent Catania. The Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on July 15, 2024. Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr. chaired the meeti  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Committee on Higher Education Members Regent Collins, Chair, Vice Chancellor Chin, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cottrell, Regent Reyes, Regent Mittler, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, and Regent Catania. * * * Regents Committee on P-12 Education Vice Chancellor Chin, Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cot  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents: * * * Regents Committee on P-12 Education Vice Chancellor Chin, Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Cottrell, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale. The P-12 Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on July 15, 2024. All members were present except for Regent Norwood and Regent Cottrell who were   more

ALBANY, New York, July 17 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: * * * Summit on Hudson Replaces Dilapidated Building Near Yonkers Metro-North Rail Station Includes 45 Apartments With Supportive Services for People Experiencing Homelessness * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced completion of Summit on Hudson in the city of Yonkers, a new, all-electric development with 113 affordable apartments, including 45 with supportive  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of a statewide listening tour on July 15, 2024, on addressing smartphone use in schools: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul kicked off a statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools. This listening tour will include roundtable discussions with key stakeholders over the coming months. As the Governor has emphasized, stakeholder engagement will play a key   more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 15, 2024: * * * To: Erik M. Bergh, Yorkstream Communications LLC, 418 Broadway, Suite 4504, Albany, NY 12207, ebergh@yorkstream.com Re: Matter 24-00756 - Petition of Yorkstream Communications LLC for an Original Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity. Dear Erik Bergh: The application by Yorkstream Communications LLC (the Company), filed on April 15, 2024, amended on April 22,   more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Mike Tirico '88, NBC's voice of the Olympics, talks about getting ready for the games, his commitment to helping our young broadcast students and his love for Syracuse University. When the Olympic Games begin later this month, one of the University's best-known alums will be front and center. In many ways it's a role Mike Tirico '88 knew he wanted at an early age. "My mom will tell you, even as a little kid, I was w  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 16 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: She Builds, a committee of Rebuilding Together NYC (RTNYC), will host its eighth annual community revitalization project Thursday, July 25 at Mott Haven Houses. Each year, the She Builds committee brings together real estate industry leaders to give back and enact change through a service project aimed at transforming spaces across New York City. Given the success and impact made with creating community garde  more

ALBANY, New York, July 16 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on July 15, 2024: * * * Upstate Biotech Ventures Will Invest in Startups and Small Businesses Affiliated with Upstate Medical University to Drive Research and Technology Innovation Funding Awarded by Empire State Development and Leveraged by Upstate Medical University Through the SUNY Research Foundation * * * Syracuse, NY - During a ceremony at Upstate Medical University today, State University   more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: By Gregory Germain, Professor of Law, Syracuse University College of Law Donald Trump and his associates were charged with stealing, mishandling, concealing, and lying about classified government documents taken by Trump on his way out of the White House. Judge Eileen Cannon dismissed the case, claiming that Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's appointment was unconstitutional. Cannon may well be right in holding that Smi  more

NEW YORK, July 16 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of remarks on July 15, 2024, at New York City Police Department recruit graduation ceremony: * * * Police Commissioner Edward Caban: Morning everyone. On behalf of the leadership team assembled on this stage, Mayor Adams, and the entire New York City Police Department welcome to our recruit graduation ceremony and to all of our newest police officers, welcome to the NYPD. Before I get into my remarks toda  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 16 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: In a measure of the positive impact of its global health research, climate action activities and commitment to clean energy, the University at Buffalo is among the best in the nation according to the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. Now in their sixth year, THE's Impact Rankings identify and highlight universities from around the globe that excel across mult  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 16 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: For the third year in a row, the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's Destination Dental School (DDS) has received the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual award -- a national honor recognizing colleges and universities that e  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised IK Partners on its investment in Kran og Industri Service (KIS). IK Partners is a European private equity firm focused on investments in Benelux, DACH, France, Nordics and the UK. Since 1989, it has raised more than Euros16.5 billion of capital and invested in more than 180 European companies. Founded in Norway in 1987, KIS is a leading Norwegian full-service provid  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Inflexion on its partnership with GlobalData Plc (GlobalData) to carve out its Healthcare business, GlobalData's largest division, as a standalone entity. "The White & Case team advised existing client Inflexion on its investment in GlobalData and expansion in the healthcare data sector," said White & Case partner Colin Harley, who led the Firm's deal team. "The tran  more

NEW YORK, July 17 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Centerbridge Partners and Gallatin Point Capital on the sale of up to 21.5 percent of their shares in Phoenix Holdings to investment firms including Affinity Partners, Delek Group and other leading international institutional investors. "We have supported Centerbridge and Gallatin from the time of their initial investment through to today and witnessed the successes   more