NEW YORK, July 20 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * The Asia Society's new immersive exhibit explores the vivid impacts of climate change on humans through art. * * * By Olivia Black In a powerful new iteration of the "Coal + Ice" exhibit, on display at the Asia Society in New York through August 11, the immersive works of over 30 photographers highlight the causes and consequences of climate change through a people-focused lens. The  more

BUFFALO, New York, July 20 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New research provides framework for understanding flexible thinking * * * The ability to change the way you think in response to different situations is essential for success in navigating today's unpredictable world, according to research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Forthcoming in the Academy of Management Annals, the article demo  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- Cadwalader, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cadwalader has once again been selected for inclusion in the Bloomberg Law Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework, published July 18. Now in its fourth year, the Bloomberg Law DEI Framework is a listing of law firms that meet or exceed an established threshold of diversity, equity and inclusion. Standardized disclosure of diversity-related data allows firms to attract and retain talent, and also allows   more

HAMILTON, New York, July 19 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Colgate University has set a new philanthropic record as alumni, parents, and friends of the University gave $10.2 million for the Colgate Fund, Colgate's annual giving program, in Fiscal Year 2024. Further, in total, the University raised more than $81.5 million from 13,318 donors during the last 12 months, crossing the $600 million mark in total funds raised to date for the Campaign for the Third Century on the way t  more

ALBANY, New York, July 20 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * Period of Relative Fiscal Stability Provides Opportunity to Tackle State's Structural Budget Challenges * * * New York's financial outlook is in a relatively stable position, but continues to have a structural budget deficit, with a cumulative three-year budget gap of $13.9 billion forecasted by the Division of the Budget (DOB), according to a report (https://www.osc.n  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, July 20 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University Projects for New Undergraduate Researchers (BUPNUR) supports 70 undergraduates for first-time research experience * * * About 40% of Binghamton University's undergraduates complete some form of research before they graduate, according to Stephen Ortiz, the assistant vice provost for academic enrichment and the director of the External Scholarships and Undergraduate Research   more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 20 (TNSres) -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news: The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University mourns the passing of Professor Vanessa H. Merton - a brilliant and deeply committed professor, a legend in the legal profession, a life-long advocate for human rights, and a friend and mentor to many. Professor Merton passed away peacefully in the company of her loving family on July 15, 2024 following a valiant battle with cancer. Profe  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, July 20 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: MELVILLE, N.Y., July 19, 2024 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, provided printing support for the first-ever Gold Coast Book Fair, held June 28-30, at Long Island University in Brookville. This inaugural event, celebrating Long Island's love for literature, worked to demonstrate an on-going effort to empower arts education. Featuring programming for children and adults, the event include  more

ENCINO, California, July 20 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: NEW YORK, July 18, 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 a 10-unit multifamily property in Brooklyn, New York for $8,200,000. "29 Willow will be converted to high-end condominiums, which proved to be the highest and best value," said Shaun Riney. "The prop  more

ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-24) on July 19, 2024, entitled "Lindenhurst Union Free School District - Collections." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Lindenhurst Union Free School District (District) officials ensured that funds collected from recreational and educational programs were properly recorded, deposited and reported. * * * Key Findings District officials did not   more

ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (No. 2024M-40) on July 19, 2024, entitled "Newark Central School District - Employee Benefits." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Determine whether Newark Central School District (District) officials accurately calculated separation payments. * * * Key Findings District officials did not always accurately calculate separation payments and did not ensure an independent revie  more

ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce it has once again been recognized by Bloomberg Law in its fourth annual "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Framework" for the firm's demonstrated commitments to DEI initiatives and priorities. Nixon Peabody is one of the 57 US-based law firms recognized for their level of disclosure of diversity-related metrics and distinguished performance against   more

ROCHESTER, New York, July 20 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Initiative has supported 169 projects totaling $2.8 million to date * * * The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) has announced selections for its 2024-2025 Community Grants Program as part of the organization's ongoing efforts to continue improving the health and environmental quality of New York state. NYSP2I, sponsored by the New York State Department of Environme  more

ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- The The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: * * * Staff Identify Several Apparent Violations of Regulatory Rules by Companies * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today ordered six distributed energy resource (DER) providers in New York State to show cause, within 30 days, why their authorization to act as providers should not be revoked or why other consequences, as set forth in   more

ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- The The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: * * * Advances New York's Commitment to Decarbonize Buildings Across the State * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today adopted initial Utility Thermal Energy Networks (UTENs) rules as required by the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act of 2022. The Commission's action creates fair market access rules for utility-owned thermal   more

ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- The The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: * * * Adopted Rate Plan Cuts the Company's Request by More Than Half Commission Uses Recent $62 Million Settlement to Reduce Customer Rates * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today established electric and gas rate plans for Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (Central Hudson) for the period starting July 1, 2024 and ending June  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- The New York City Police Department issued the following news release on July 19, 2024: The NYPD is releasing today body-worn camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 24th, 2024 in the confines of the 75th Precinct.. The video includes available evidence leading up to the incident as well as during the incident. The NYPD is releasing this video for clear viewing of the totality of the incident. All NYPD patrol officers are equipped with body-w  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following agency statement on July 19, 2024: * * * We, members of the faculty of the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, express our concern and disappointment at The Wall Street Journal's decision to terminate reporter Selina Cheng soon after she assumed the chairmanship of the embattled Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA). Selina, a graduate of the Columbia Journalism School Class of 2016, is a native H  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 19, 2024: Hosted by John Cena, Shark Week, the annual week-long celebration of sharks, returned to Discovery Channel on Sunday, July 7 at 8PM ET/PT with 21 hours of new programming - helping the network rank as the #1 primetime cable network, excluding news and sports, for the week. Delivering a strong performance among several key adult demos, including Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49,   more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Creator of Arthur and Epic Story Media to Debut Seven New Episodes of the Hit Animated Original Embracing Kindness, Acceptance and Working Together * * * Los Angeles, CA -- July 18, 2024 -- Get ready to hop back into the whimsical world of Marc Brown's "Hop" as seven exciting new episodes of the preschool series that embraces kindness, acceptance and working together, are set to prem  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: Max is now offering U.S. college students a chance to save on streaming all their favorite shows and movies. College students can now take advantage of a 50% discount off the Max With Ads monthly plan, reducing the cost from $9.99 to $4.99 per month. Max is partnering with UNiDAYS, a leading verification-enabled platform for students, to confirm students' active status. When verification is  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 19, 2024: REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, JULY 19 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT). Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature "New Rules." The series airs on HBO and is available to stream on M  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised a bank syndicate, led by joint global coordinators and joint bookrunners BofA Securities Europe SA, HSBC Continental Europe S.A., Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, COMMERZBANK Aktiengesellschaft and UniCredit Bank GmbH, on TUI's issuance of senior unsecured convertible bonds. Barclays Bank Ireland PLC, Natixis, Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG, Deutsch  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Exponent on its investment in Kingsbridge Healthcare Group. "This transaction for Exponent underlines the strength and supports the growth of Kingsbridge Healthcare Group as a premier provider of medical treatment," said White & Case partner Colin Harley, who led the Firm's deal team. "It also adds to our substantial and successful track record advising on significan  more

NEW YORK, July 20 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Kindred Concepts Limited, trading as F1(R) Arcade, on a US$130 million growth debt financing provided by several private credit funds. White & Case partner Jeremy Duffy, who led the Firm's deal team, said: "This highly successful growth debt financing is the DRS that will fuel F1(R) Arcade's already rapid global expansion." The financing will support F1(R) Arcade's   more