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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Thursday July 25, 2024 ( 66 items )  

AI Tools Reveal Complexity of Mental Health Measurement
ITHACA, New York, July 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: With an increased focus on mental health and growing understanding of its complexities, new research led by Cornell Tech Ph.D. candidate Dan Adler finds that there's no one-size-fits all for how we experience mental health symptoms in everyday life. Using artificial intelligence, Adler is identifying trends that advance our understanding of the field to make symptom detection and treatment more effective. New research l  more

Artificial Intelligence Aids Cultural Heritage Researchers Documenting and Teaching Oral Histories
ROCHESTER, New York, July 24 (TNSres) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: The application of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to expand as more people experiment with the technology. Scholars in RIT's College of Liberal Arts, the RIT Archives, and the Research Computing services are exploring how AI can aid scholars working with oral histories. After learning about an AI software called Whisper, Professor Tamar Carroll, chair of the Department of Histo  more

Assurant Donates $175,000 to Move For Hunger to Help Fight Growing Food Insecurity Across North America
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: ATLANTA - JULY 24, 2024 -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, today announced it has donated $175,000 to Move For Hunger, a non-profit that assists individuals and families across North America who are food insecure. In May, Assurant held its annual global internal fundraising challenge dubbed  more

Attorney General James Secures $100,000 From Cameo Over Misleading Videos
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * Cameo Failed to Ensure Videos Promoting Products were Properly Labeled as Paid Endorsements * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced a bipartisan, 30-state settlement with the owner of Cameo, Baron App Inc., for failing to ensure consumers knew that videos promoting products were paid endorsements. Under the settlement agreement, Cameo  more

CD&R and Everest UK HoldCo Limited to Acquire a Majority Stake in Exclusive Networks
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * CD&R and Everest UK HoldCo Limited, an entity controlled by the Permira funds, to form a consortium to acquire a majority stake in Exclusive Networks and file a simplified mandatory tender offer * * * * Proposed acquisition of a block of shares representing 66.7% of the share capital and 66.7% of the theoretical voting rights of Exclusive Networks to be followed by a simplified manda  more

Checking in With Colgate's Golden Fellows
HAMILTON, New York, July 24 -- Colgate University issued the following news: Clementina Aboagye '25 Clementina Aboagye '25 (Ghana, West Africa) has a career interest in international law. This summer, after a semester abroad in Geneva, she flew to Charlottesville, Va., to participate in the UVA School of Law's Roadmap Scholars program. It is Aboagye's second summer in the program, and she is looking forward to workshopping law school courses and experiencing the 1L curriculum prior to her grad  more

Comments Sought Regarding Clean Energy Standard Biennial Review
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: On July 1, 2024, Department of Public Service Staff and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority filed the draft Clean Energy Standard Biennial Review (Biennial Review). The Biennial Review summarizes the progress made toward the renewable energy and zero emission goals set by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act since the establishment of New York S  more

Delaware North Awarded New Business at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * New concepts feature a mix of local and national brands, including 7greens, Cask & Craft, Wahlburgers and Dunkin' * * * DETROIT (July 23, 2024) -- Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced it has been selected to operate four new foodservice outlets - a mix of Detroit-based concepts and national brands - at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). The award for  more

Enhancing Student Life: Keuka College Secures $350K for Lab, IT, and Dining Upgrades
KEUKA PARK, New York, July 25 -- Keuka College issued the following news release: A trio of gifts and grants totaling more than $350,000 will enable Keuka College to enhance its on-campus laboratories, research spaces, and dining facilities. The funding, announced earlier this summer, comes from the Jephson Educational Trusts, the New York State Higher Education Facilities Capital Matching Grants Program (HECap), and AVI Foodsystems, the College's dining services provider. The Jephson grant o  more

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Foodservice Partner Delaware North Open Food Court to Expand Quick Service Restaurant Offerings
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * New Terminal 3 food court includes Pollo Tropical, BurgerFi and Dunkin' * * * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (July 23, 2024) -- Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced the culmination of its 26-unit foodservice program with the official grand opening of a food court at Broward County's Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). The new Terminal 3 food court in Con  more

Governor Hochul Announces Long-Duration Energy Storage Demonstration Using Fire-Safe Battery Technology
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * New York Power Authority, Rockland County-based Urban Electric Power and EPRI to Develop Facilities in Westchester County and at SUNY Oneonta To Show Viability of Fire-Safe Storage Technology U.S. Department of Energy Funding To Advance New Technology, Support Wider Use of Renewable Energy on Electric Grid * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State will   more

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $7.3 Million for Climate Smart Communities Projects
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Grants Help Advance State's Climate Action with Support for Local Projects to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Increase Storm Resilience * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $7.3 million to municipalities across the state as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities grant program. The projects help New York advance the emission-reduction targets under the Climate   more

Governor Hochul Celebrates Wells Enterprises' Significantly Expanded $425 Million Investment at Its Dunkirk Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * Expanded Project Will Increase Capacity, Support Innovation and Enable Chocolate Ingredient Manufacturing New Manufacturing Facility Will Support the Creation of 270 New Jobs to Produce Ice Cream and Frozen Novelty Products New York State Investments Further Support Governor Hochul's Commitment to Grow and Strengthen the Advanced Manufacturing Sector * * * Governor Kathy Ho  more

Governor Hochul Hosts Southern Tier Roundtable on Tackling Smartphone Use in New York Schools Continues
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * Continues Statewide Listening Tour with Educators, Parents and Other Stakeholders 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 held a roundtable disc  more

Governor Hochul Hosts Western New York Roundtable on Tackling Smartphone Use in New York Schools
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * Continues Statewide Listening Tour with Educators, Parents and Other Stakeholders 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 held a roundtable disc  more

Greenberg Traurig Receives 2024 JPMorganChase Joan Guggenheimer Global Law Firm Diversity Award
MIAMI, Florida, July 25 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - July 24, 2024 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP was honored with JPMorganChase's (JPMC) 2024 Joan Guggenheimer Global Law Firm Diversity Award on June 26, 2024 at JPMC's Global Legal Town Hall in New York. The award, named for former General Counsel of JPMorganChase Joan Guggenheimer, recognizes law firms that have made exceptional efforts and demonstrated their commitment to promoting  more

GWU Media Tip Sheet NYC Considering Cellphone Ban in Schools, Joining Other Districts Nationwide With Similar Policies
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- George Washington University issued the following news: New York City recently announced it's considering a plan to ban cellphones in its roughly 1,600 schools. The potential ban would start in February. New York City is home to the nation's largest school district. Cellphone bans have been considered and enacted in other school districts across the country, including in Virginia and California. Los Angeles school board officials cited concerns about the devices distracti  more

HBO Releases Official Trailer and Key Art For Season Three of the Original Drama Series Industry, Debuting August 11
NEW YORK, July 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: HBO has released the official trailer and key art for the third season of the critically acclaimed original drama series INDUSTRY, from creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, debuting SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max, with new episodes debuting weekly. Logline: INDUSTRY gives an insider's view of the blackbox of high finan  more

High School Students Learn About Microplastic Pollution in Eco Ambassador Program
NEW YORK, July 25 (TNSres) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * New Jersey students spent two days at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory studying microplastics and how they affect the world around us. * * * By Haein Shin In April, high school students from Parsippany and Millburn, New Jersey, got firsthand experience investigating microplastics in their surroundings. The two-day lab visits to Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, which is par  more

Immune cell switch could control inflammation
ITHACA, New York, July 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Cornell researchers have identified a switch that regulates inflammation caused by an immune response, a finding that could one day help clinicians control inflammation-related conditions such as autoimmune, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases. When an antigen a toxin or foreign substance that induces an immune response enters the body, depending on the context, naive immune system T-cells (which have never b  more

Indigenous Students Learn About Health Care Careers From the Jacobs School and the Seneca Nation Education Department
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Students and faculty from UB's health sciences units introduced middle and high school students to a wide range of health care professions * * * It was August 2021 and Amanda Bahgat had just started medical school at the University at Buffalo. She was sitting in the required "Medicine and Society" course listening to the professor, a physician of Indigenous descent,  more

JPMorganChase To Redeem All $2.25 Billion Of Its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series FF Represented By Depositary Shares
NEW YORK, July 25 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release: JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) ("JPMorganChase" or the "Firm") has announced that on August 1, 2024 it will redeem all of the 225,000 outstanding shares of its Fixed-to-Floating Rate Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series FF ("Series FF Preferred Stock"). The shares of Series FF Preferred Stock are represented by 2,250,000 depositary shares (CUSIP: 48128BAF8), with each depositary share representing a one-tenth int  more

Kemp's Medicaid Experiment Failures in Full View Across Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 25 -- The Democratic Party of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * AP: "Health and public policy experts believe the enrollment numbers, dismal even compared to what Kemp's office had said Pathways could achieve, reflect a fundamental flaw" * * * Last week Governor Brian Kemp's "signature" Medicaid Experiment Failures were in full view across the state. From the AP to the AJC, the New York Times, and a "big loss" in federal court, Governor Brian Kemp's gamb  more

Leading UK Insurer Reports Tangible AI Business Outcomes With Verint
MELVILLE, New York, July 25 (TNSres) -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Exact Transcription Bot Powers Business Workflow Optimization and Reduces $1 Million in Operational Costs * * * Verint(R) (NASDAQ: VRNT), The CX Automation Company(TM), today announced that a leading UK insurer deployed a Verint AI-powered bot and saved more than $1 million   more

MTA Holds Public Hearing for Queens Bus Network Redesign Proposed Final Plan
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * See Video of News Conference Prior to Hearing (https://www.youtube.com/live/_XpIrXXUuPU) * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today held a public hearing for the Queens Bus Network Redesign Proposed Final Plan. Bus riders had a final chance to comment on the Proposed Final Plan and offer feedback before planners make revisions and present th  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's remarks on July 24, 2024, on MSNBC's Morning Joe: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC's Morning Joe. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Mika Brzezinski, MSNBC: Joining us now is New York State's democratic Governor, Kathy Hochul. So many governors are stepping up for the Vice President. It's great to have you on t  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The office of Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of the governor's remarks on July 24, 2024, on MSNBC's Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MSNBC's Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell. A rush transcript is available below: Lawrence O'Donnell, MSNBC: Joining us now, Democratic Governor of New York Kathy Hochul. Governor, thank you very much for joining us tonight. Can you take us to  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks at Roundtable on Tackling Smartphone Use in New York Schools
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on July 24, 2024, at a roundtable discussion with local educators and stakeholders in Western New York as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul today held a roundtable discussion with local educators and stakeholders in Western New York as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in s  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks at Southern Tier Roundtable on Tackling Smartphone Use in New York Schools
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on July 23, 2024: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable discussion with local educators and stakeholders in the Southern Tier as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use in schools. This listening tour began last week in the Capital Region and will continue with additional roundtable discussions with key stakeholders over the coming months. As the Gov  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks on Wells Enterprises' $425 Million Investment at Its Dunkirk Ice Cream Manufacturing Facility
ALBANY, New York, July 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on July 23, 2024: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul, joined by company leadership, employees and community stakeholders, announced that Wells Enterprises is significantly expanding its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dunkirk. The now $425 million project will increase capacity of its current ice cream production, create new capabilities for future innovation, and add a first-of-its-kind  more

N.Y. PSC Issues Ruling on Schedule for Filing Statements Involving Heritage Wind
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on schedule for filing statements (Case No. 22-E-0204) on July 23, 2024: * * * Petition of Heritage Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Public Service Law Section 68 and for an Order Granting Lightened Regulation. RULING ON SCHEDULE FOR FILING STATEMENTS ASHLEY MORENO, Administrative Law Judge: On April 14, 2022, Heritage Wind, LLC (Heritage) filed a   more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Acrobat Energy
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 24, 2024: * * * To: Andrew Mitrey, President, 9777 Fairway Drive, Powell, OH 43065 Re: Acrobat Energy, LLC - Energy Consultant NYS Registration Dear Mr. Mitrey, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppli  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving AP Gas & Electric
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter: * * * To: Vanessa Garcia, AP Gas & Electric (NJ), LLC, 6161 Savoy Dr., Suite 500, Houston, TX 77036 RE: Triennial Filing Dear Vanessa: This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your triennial application. The retail access application meets the requirements of the Uniform Business Practices (UBP), the Home Energy Fair Practices Act (HEF  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Brown's Energy Services
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 24, 2024: * * * To: Michael Palmese, Brown's Energy Services, LLC, 9 Sommers Lane, 2nd FL, Staten Island, NY 10314 RE: Triennial Filing Dear Michael: This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your triennial application. The retail access application meets the requirements of the Uniform Business Practices (UBP), the Home Energy F  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Edge Insights
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 24, 2024: * * * To: Gene T. Waltz, Edge Insights, Inc., 2 Merdian Boulevard, Wyomissing, PA 19610 Re: Edge Insights, Inc. - Energy Consultant NYS Registration Dear Mr. Waltz, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy R  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving EnergyPricing.com
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 24, 2024: * * * To: Douglas Berry, Owner & CEO, 4550 Lena Drive, Suite 201, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 Re: Achieve Energy Solutions, LLC dba EnergyPricing.com - Energy Consultant NYS Registration Dear Mr. Berry, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business   more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Shipley Energy Advisors
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 24, 2024: * * * To: Matt Sommer, President, 415 Norway Street, York, PA 17403 Re: Convenient Ventures, LLC dba Shipley Energy Advisors. - Energy Broker and Energy Consultant NYS Registration Dear Mr. Sommer, Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Sec.11.B of the New York State Department of Public Service's Uniform Business Practices (UBP) and Sec.4.B of the Uniform Business P  more

N.Y. Public Service Department Issues Letter Involving Vineyard Oil & Gas
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on July 24, 2024: * * * To: Melissa Eastman, Vineyard Oil & Gas Company, 10299 West Main Rd., North East, PA 16428 RE: Triennial Filing Dear Melissa: This letter is to inform you that the Department of Public Service Staff has reviewed and approved your triennial application. The retail access application meets the requirements of the Uniform Business Practices (UBP), the Home Energy Fair Prac  more

N.Y.C. Health Dept. Begins $10.5 Million Renovation of Corona Health Center in Queens
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued the following news release: * * * Project to increase accessibility of main entrance and lobby; renovate cellar spaces; rehabilitate building roof and exterior; add skylights * * * Corona, NY -- July 24, 2024. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today the beginning of a $10.5 million renovation project at the Cor  more

New Podcast 'Where's Dia?' From Pushkin and iHeartPodcasts Sheds Light on 2020 Disappearance of Lydia 'Dia' Abrams Amid Messy Dispute Over Her Sprawling Idyllwild Estate
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 24 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * Journalist Lucy Sherriff dives into a tangled web of manipulation, power, estranged families, and greed in new true-crime series * * * IDYLLWILD, Calif. and NEW YORK - July 23, 2024 - Lydia "Dia" Abrams was known in the beautiful mountain town of Idyllwild, California as a glamorous 65-year-old, who, from the outside looking in, seemed to have it all. That is, until she disappeared without a trace on June 6,   more

Niagara University and LaBella Associates Receive Prestigious Award for GIS-Supported Strategic Planning Project in Niagara Falls
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, July 25 -- Niagara University issued the following news: By Lisa McMahon Niagara University and LaBella Associates received a 2024 Special Achievement in GIS Award in recognition of the outstanding use of geographic information systems technology to support a revitalization project that will improve the lives of residents in the Mid-city area of Niagara Falls, N.Y. The award was presented by the Environmental Systems Research Institute at its 2024 Esri User Conference  more

NYC DEP Launches Free Program to Replace Private Lead Water Service Lines for Bronx Homeowners
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The New York City Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on July 24, 2024: * * * $24 Million Program Will Help Bronx Property Owners Save $10,000 or More on Replacement Costs * * * The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the launch of a free program to replace privately-owned water service lines made of lead or galvanized steel at eligible properties in the Bronx. The work is being done through $24 million in grants   more

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi Celebrates New Certification as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The New York Health and Hospitals issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * Trauma remains the leading cause of death for young Americans between the ages of one and fourteen years old * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx CEO Christopher Mastromano announced today a new multimedia campaign to promote the hospital's recent certification as a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. The certification, issued by the American College of Surgeons  more

NYSSSA's Theatre, Media, Visual Arts Schools Flourish on Fredonia Campus
FREDONIA, New York, July 25 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: SUNY Fredonia can take a bow, thanks to how well it served future artists attending three New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) programs. Over 100 high school students from across the state received intensive, pre-professional training from internationally acclaimed artists in three NYSSSA programs - School of Theatre, School of Media Arts and School of Visual Arts - that were  more

Paris 2024 is the Next Big Moment in NBC's Historic Olympic Run
NEW YORK, July 24 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on July 23, 2024: * * * The 2024 Paris Olympic Games represents the 18th Olympic presentation by NBCUniversal as the U.S. broadcaster, the most ever by any media company. * * * NBCUniversal's relationship with the Olympics can first be dated back to the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where NBC reporter Bill Henry covered the historic event on NBC Radio. The historic achievements of pioneering athlete Jesse Owens dur  more

Pillsbury Advises Thyme Care in $95M Capital Raise
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised Thyme Care, the leading value-based cancer care enabler, in its recent $95 million capital raise. New investor Concord Health Partners joined existing investors CVS Health Ventures, Town Hall Ventures, a16z Bio + Health, AlleyCorp, Echo Health Ventures, Frist Cressey Ventures and Foresite Capital in funding the $55 million Series C equity financing and Banc of California will support with an addit  more

PMA profs' film earns spot in PBS film festival
ITHACA, New York, July 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A film directed by Jeffrey Palmer and written by Austin Bunn, both associate professors in the Department of Performing and Media Arts in the College of Arts & Science, is one of only 15 selected for the PBS Short Film Festival this year, from hundreds of nominations. "Ghosts" tells the story of three Kiowa children who escaped a government boarding school in the winter of 1891. Produced by Palmer, Bunn and Oklahoma-ba  more

Ray and Eilyn Jimenez Compete in a Spousal Showdown for Real-Life Design Clients When HGTV Premieres Its New Series Divided By Design on Tuesday, August 20 at 9 P.M. ET/PT
NEW YORK, July 24 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: As they run dueling design firms and bid against each other for clients in the red-hot Miami housing market, married interior designers Ray and Eilyn Jimenez use their professional rivalry to fuel their creativity in the new HGTV docu-series, Divided By Design. In the nine-episode season premiering Tuesday, August 20, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Ray, who favors a modern eclectic approac  more

Stifling Corporate Innovation
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New study reveals unintended costs of SEC database * * * Financial transparency can inadvertently discourage companies from investing in new ideas and technologies, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management. Forthcoming in The Accounting Review, the study found that a public firm's inclusion in the Securities and Exchang  more

Study confirms mammal-to-mammal avian flu spread
ITHACA, New York, July 24 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A new study provides evidence that a spillover of avian influenza from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states has now led to mammal-to-mammal transmission between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon. "This is one of the first times that we are seeing evidence of efficient and sustained mammalian-to-mammalian transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1," said Diego Diel, associate professor of v  more

Study: Inclusive Leadership Keeps Child Welfare Workers on the Job, Benefiting Children and Families
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: Child welfare systems have historically dealt with the challenges of high employee turnover, but developing a workplace characterized by inclusive leadership is one way to keep workers on the job and maintain uninterrupted services for children and their families, according to a new study by researchers in the University at Buffalo School of Social Work. When leade  more

Study: U.S. Presidential Elections Can Influence Local Prosecutor Races
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 25 (TNSres) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New political science research explores the increased nationalization of local elections * * * By Jennifer Micale National politics don't stay in the federal arena. Instead, they are increasingly filtering down to local races -- including the prosecutor's office. Having the same political party alignment as a successful U.S. presidential candidate gives an incumbent prosecutor a significant edg  more

SUNY Chancellor King Announces Funding From ECMC to Help Ensure New Yorkers Can Access Financial Aid
ALBANY, New York, July 25 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: * * * Funding Boosts SUNY's FAFSA Outreach to Students Including Communication, Multilingual Support, and Marketing Due to Federal Delays, FAFSA Submissions Rate Down 12.3% Year Over Year in New York State * * * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today announced a $500,000 award from ECMC to further SUNY's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) co  more

SUNY Sullivan Launches Drone Operator Microcredential Program
LOCH SHELDRAKE, New York, July 25 -- The State University of New York Sullivan campus, a community college, issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: The new Drone Operator Microcredential Program is designed to equip students with essential skills in the rapidly growing field of drone technology. This program offers an opportunity for students to gain verified skills and competencies, enhancing their resumes and advancing their careers. The Drone Operator Microcredential Program pro  more

The Boys' Susan Heyward as Sister Sage
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Creative Coalition issued the following news release: * * * Sister Sage on the Making of Hit Series "The Boys" Susan Heyward Dives Deep into the Intriguing World of the Hit Show * * * Los Angeles, CA (July 24, 2024) -- Prepare to uncover the enigmatic layers of Susan Heyward's portrayal of Sister Sage as she takes center stage on Hollywood at Home. In this captivating interview, Heyward reflects on portraying the smartest person in the universe. She shares insights   more

The Children's Guild Foundation Enables Buffalo State's ABA Master's Program to Address Pressing Community Need
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: In the 18 months since its launch, Buffalo State's applied behavioral analysis (ABA) master's degree program has experienced exponential growth, thanks in part to substantial funding from The Children's Guild Foundation (TCGF), a Buffalo-based philanthropic organization that seeks to improve the lives of children and young adults with special needs through grant funding and advocacy. ABA is an evidence-b  more

The NBA and WNBA Return to NBCUniversal With 11-Year Agreement For Regular Season and Playoff Basketball on NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Sky Sports and Telemundo
NEW YORK, July 25 -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news on July 24, 2024: * * * Beginning with 2025-26 Season, NBCU to Present 100 National NBA Regular-Season Games, Robust Lineup of Playoff Games, and NBA All-Star Game Every Year Across NBC and Peacock; Six Conference Finals Series over the 11 Years * * * NBCUniversal and the NBA today announced an 11-year agreement for NBC, Peacock, USA Network, Sky Sports and Telemundo to present NBA and WNBA regular-season a  more

Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears Live on NEWS12 and Takes Questions From New Yorkers
NEW YORK, July 24 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of an interview on July 22, 2024, by Mayor Eric Adams with Amanda Bossard of NEWS12: * * * Amanda Bossard: Hello, everyone, and thanks for being with us here on News 12, where local matters. I'm Amanda Bossard, and this is Ask the Mayor. It is a pleasure to be back here with you for the next half hour, as we are giving you a unique opportunity to ask Mayor Eric Adams your questions right here on the air. T  more

Transcript: New York City Mayor Adams Appears On 94.7 The Block's Jonesy In The Morning
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Office of the Mayor of New York issued the following transcript of interview on July 24, 2024, by Mayor Eric Adams with Wayne Mayo and Tarsha Jones of 94.7 The Block's Jonesy In The Morning: * * * Wayne Mayo: Mayor, are you there? Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning, how are you? Tarsha Jones: Ladies and gentlemen, the honorable Mayor Eric Adams. Mayor Adams: How are you, sister? Jones: I'm good. Mayor Adams: Good to speak with you. Jones: I'm so grateful that you cal  more

Turner Construction Company to Acquire Dornan Engineering Group
NEW YORK, July 25 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Acquisition of Irish-headquartered company will accelerate strategic growth in Europe. * * * Turner Construction Company is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire 100 percent of Dornan Engineering Group, a specialist mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and commissioning engineering contractor with operations in Ireland, the UK, Continental Europe, and the Nordics. The transaction is subject to the cu  more

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer Announces Another Federal Award for Binghamton-Led Battery Project
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New Energy New York reps showcase growing project in Washington * * * Binghamton University and its New Energy New York program partners are once again receiving federal dollars to create a battery and energy storage ecosystem in Upstate New York. U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer announced Wednesday that the NENY project will receive a $500,000 Consortium Accelerator Award through the feder  more

UB Receives $500,000 Grant for Nursing Student Scholarships
BUFFALO, New York, July 25 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * The funding, from Helene Fuld Health Trust, will be matched with $200,000 from the SUNY University Center Endowment Match * * * The University at Buffalo School of Nursing will administer a $500,000 grant from the Helene Fuld Health Trust designed to support the education of students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. The award will b  more

Upstate Community Hospital Recognized for Its Environmental Initiatives
SYRACUSE, New York, July 25 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: Upstate Community Hospital has been recognized for by a national organization for its ongoing commitment to improving its environmental performance and its efforts to build sustainability and resiliency into the operations and institutional culture. The Partner Recognition Award comes from Practice Greenhealth, a leading organization dedicated to environmental stability   more

WarnerMedia: The Boy and the Heron Begins Streaming on Max Sept. 6
NEW YORK, July 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on July 24, 2024: Studio Ghibli's Oscar(R)-winning and Golden Globe(R)-winning film THE BOY AND THE HERON will make its U.S. streaming debut exclusively on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 on Max. This hand-drawn, original story is Hayao Miyazaki's first feature film in 10 years that is both written and directed by the Academy Award(R)-winning director. THE BOY AND THE HERON joins the rest of the Studio Gh  more

WarnerMedia: Two-Part Documentary on Comedic Legend Mel Brooks in Production From HBO Documentary Films and Apatow Productions
NEW YORK, July 25 -- WarnerMedia, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * Directed By Judd Apatow And Michael Bonfiglio * * * A two-part documentary about the comedic icon Mel Brooks is currently in production from HBO Documentary Films and Apatow Productions. Emmy(R)-winners Judd Apatow (HBO's Emmy(R)-winning "The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling") and Michael Bonfiglio are directing with Joe Beshenkovsky editing. The project reunites the trio after their l  more

White & Case Advises Hyundai Capital Bank Europe on Fund Auto Loan Securitisation
NEW YORK, July 25 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Hyundai Capital Bank Europe GmbH (Hyundai Capital Bank Europe) on a Euros700 million asset-backed securities (ABS) auto loans transaction. "This is the second public auto ABS deal for our client Hyundai Capital Bank Europe," said White & Case partner Dennis Heuer, who co-led the Firm's deal team. "Good market conditions, the strong reputation of Hyundai Capital Bank   more