Wednesday - November 27, 2024
Tipoffs on New England Newsletter for Friday September 27, 2024 ( 9 items )  

Cedars-Sinai: NEJM - Results From Targeted Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis Study
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, issued the following news: * * * Phase II Study Shows That Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Developed by Cedars-Sinai Researchers Is Effective for Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis * * * An international placebo-controlled study led by Cedars-Sinai suggests that a targeted drug therapy that was developed by researchers at Cedars-Sinai is safe and effective at helping people with moderat  more

Community College of Rhode Island Interim President Costigan Issues Commentary: How Philanthropy Fuels Student Success at CCRI
WARWICK, Rhode Island, Sept. 27 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following commentary on Sept. 25, 2024, by Interim President Rosemary A. Costigan: * * * Editorial: How Philanthropy Fuels Student Success at CCRI In an era where the cost of higher education continues to rise, community colleges remain a critical gateway to opportunity for millions of students. These institutions provide affordable, accessible, and high-quality education, enabling students from diverse backgr  more

ERO Boston arrests Salvadoran gang member charged with assault, battery in Nantucket
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: NANTUCKET, Mass. Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an unlawfully present 30-year-old Salvadoran gang member charged with disorderly conduct and two counts of assault and battery on a household member. Officers with ERO Boston arrested Angel Gabriel Deras-Mejia, a documented member of MS-13, Sept. 12 in Nantucket. "Angel Gabriel Deras-Meji  more

Geological Survey Report: Predictive Analysis of Water Use for Providence, Rhode Island
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey New England Water Science Center issued the following report (No. 2024-5052) on July 19, 2024, entitled "A Predictive Analysis of Water Use for Providence, Rhode Island". The report was written by Catherine A. Chamberlin. * * * To explain the drivers of historical water use in the public water systems (PWSs) that serve populations in Providence, Rhode Island, and surrounding areas, and to forecast future wat  more

Geological Survey: Native American Research Assistantship Program--Building Capacity for Indigenous Water-Resources Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey New England Water Science Center; New York Water Science Center issued the following report (No. 2024-3026) on July 23, 2024, entitled "The Native American Research Assistantship Program--Building Capacity for Indigenous Water-Resources Monitoring". The report was written by Electa Hare-Red Corn, Robert F. Breault and Jason R. Sorenson. * * * Intertribal networks for collecting and analyzing hydrologic and e  more

ICYMI: At Capitol Hill Press Conference, Small Business Owners, Senator Steve Daines, NFIB President Brad Close Urge Lawmakers to Stop Massive Tax Hike on Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: D.C. (Sept. 26, 2024) The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, hosted a Capitol Hill press conference during its 2024 Small Business Tax Deduction Summit featuring NFIB President Brad Close, Senator Steve Daines (R-MT), and small business owners who called for passage of the Main Street Tax Certa  more

Senator Markey Hosts Senate Climate Change Task Force and House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Meeting on LNG Exports
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Markey with members of the Senate Climate Change Task Force (SCCTF) and House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) alongside experts discussing LNG exports Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the Senate Climate Change Task Force and chair of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate and Nuclear Safety, yesterday held a bicameral meeting  more

Susan G. Komen Announces Upcoming Dates and Locations for New England MORE THAN PINK Walks
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 27 -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, issued the following news: * * * Events Kick Off in Manchester, VT on Saturday, October 5, 2024; Aim to Unite the Community for Breast Cancer Research and Support * * * BOSTON - September 25, 2024 - Susan G. Komen(R), the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced it will host three MORE T  more

Western Connecticut State University President Unveils Western Rising: WestConn Strategic Plan 2024-2030 for a Thriving Future
DANBURY, Connecticut, Sept. 27 (TNSres) -- Western Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Western Connecticut State University President Dr. Manohar Singh this week unveiled Western Rising: WestConn Strategic Plan 2024-2030, outlining a roadmap for growth and decision-making over the next five years. The initiative is part of Singh's long-term vision to establish a stable and thriving institution. The strategic plan emphasizes three key priorities: * Student Success:   more