NEW YORK, Dec. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., issued the following news release: NEW YORK Today, the American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals in support of a father's, Mr. Z, request to challenge the termination of his parental   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Case involves discrimination by child welfare authorities based on national origin and association with a person with a disability * * * Today, the American Civil Liberties Union and the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals in support of a father's, Mr. Z, request to challenge the termination of his parental rights. The b  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release: Arizona health care providers filed a lawsuit today challenging a ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy, which is in violation of the state's new constitutional amendment protecting the fundamental right to abortion. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes and providers have signed a stipulation stating that the ban is unconstitutional and that the state will not enforce the ban until 30 days after final  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 4 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * School of Management class project gives six students a chance to research how Big Four, midsized firms stay on the cutting edge * * * No matter where you look, artificial intelligence systems have become integral to different areas within the business world. But when it comes to the accounting field, how much of a difference could it make? For six Binghamton University School of Management accounting stu  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 3 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Millions of Americans don't have access to healthcare services * * * By Ethan Knox More than 80% of American counties lack some form of healthcare infrastructure. These areas, known as "healthcare deserts," have inadequate access to primary, emergency, mental health or dental care, and they lack public transportation and public health services, according to a 2021 report by GoodRx. About 30 million people  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Center for Employment Opportunities issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Anti-poverty, Agriculture, Employment Training, Food Security, Reentry, and Civil Rights Organizations Across the Country Fight to Expand and Protect Access to Food Security * * * Today, a broad coalition of groups, led by the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), sent US Senate and House Agriculture Committee Leadership letters signed by over 50 anti-poverty, agriculture  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The Center for Science in the Public Interest issued the following news release on Dec. 2, 2024: The New York City Council today will hear testimony on legislation that would require New York City restaurants with kids' meals to serve at least two kids' meals that meet nutrition standards. Testimony in support of Bill 0641-2024 will include perspectives from community members, physicians, students, faith leaders, and community organizations. This bill builds upon existing  more

HAMILTON, New York, Dec. 3 -- Colgate University issued the following news: For those looking to stargaze on Colgate's campus, there are two options: look up on a cloudless night or visit the Ho Tung Visualization Lab on the fourth floor of the Ho Science Center. While both options offer a glimpse of the stars, the planetarium also offers something distinctive: views of the heavens over interactive, award-winning 3D models of ancient sites. Joe Eakin, technical director of the lab, began build  more

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Faculty from the Department of Public & Ecosystem Health in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in partnership with the University of Pretoria in South Africa, have received an NIH P20 grant to establish the Center for Transformative Infectious Disease Research on Climate, Health and Equity in a Changing Environment (C-CHANGE). Climate change is dramatically increasing both the spread of diseases carr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- George Washington University issued the following news: France's prime minister Michel Barnier is facing a no confidence vote as soon as Wednesday that could force him to resign, potentially leaving the country without a functioning government or a budget, The New York Times reports. French President Emmanuel Macron appointed Barnier in September, neglecting to appoint someone from the leftist coalition that won the most votes in the parliamentary election. If you would l  more

TROY, New York, Dec. 3 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: On Wednesday, Nov. 26, Hudson Valley Community College's Applied Technologies Department hosted a fall open house and career fair in the college's Williams Hall. Current students attended the event to meet potential employers and had the chance to discuss a variety of full-time job openings and internship opportunities. Several students attended company presentations and some participated in on-site jo  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees issued the following news release: * * * Members will now have an added tool to protect against harassment on-set * * * LOS ANGELES - IATSE today announced that the MyConnext Resources & Reporting Tool for safer workplaces is now available for members working anywhere in the United States on motion pictures, television, streaming productions and commercials. The online platform provides members with an expan  more

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: Debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome creates conditions where a kind of immune cell that identifies and kills pathogens, known as a T cell, becomes exhausted, according to a new study that points the way for important new lines of investigation. The study's authors knew the immune system was dysregulated in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), so they began by asking, which parts s  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The Jed Foundation issued the following news release: * * * New report by The Jed Foundation (JED) examines the mental health implications of fraternity membership and provides actionable strategies for improving the emotional well-being of members and the campuses they impact. * * * [December 2, 2024, NEW YORK CITY] -- The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults nationw  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: Today, LDF sent a letter urging the Atlanta City Council to reject Resolution 24-R-4518 which recommends ill-conceived changes to the OIG's functions and would impede the Inspector General's independence and ability to investigate without interference. It is concerning that just three months after the sentencing of an official charged in the federal corruption probe,4 a task force is iss  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Mosaic on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * How the Incoming Administration Can Restore Jewish Civil Rights By Tal Fortgang The government can break the wave of anti-Semitism subsuming American college campuses. But it will take political will. As the fall semester comes to an end, there has been only modest relief for Jewish college students in America. A series of congressional hearings throughout 2023 and 2024  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 29 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post: * * * Justin Trudeau Dances While Montreal Burns with Jew-Hatred By Michael Bonner The Roman Emperor Nero is said to have "fiddled" while Rome burned. That's not wholly true. Rome did catch fire during Nero's reign, but there were no fiddles or bowed instruments of any kind. The original story, as reported by the historian Suetonius, is that Nero put on a stage costume, climbed  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post on Dec. 1, 2024: * * * NYC Puts Social Justice over Child Safety with Deadly Results: ACS Caseworker By Hannah E. Meyers In October, New York City was horrified when 4-year-old Jahmeik Modlin died hours after being found malnourished and suffering from hypothermia, with reported burns on his skin, in his family's Harlem apartment. It was just the latest in a much-too-long line of k  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post on Dec. 1, 2024: * * * That $6.2 Million Banana Is a Perfect Symbol for Our Bloated Economy By Nicole Gelinas Sometimes a banana is just a banana -- but not last month, when Sotheby's resold a specimen of the fruit as artwork for $6.2 million, complete with duct tape for affixing to your wall. The banana's creator, Italian sculptor Maurizio Cattelan, considers the artwork, called "  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 30 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to the New York Post: * * * Trump Won't Solve NYC's Migrant Problem Without a Return to Law-and-Order By Hannah E. Meyers New Yorkers are worried about surging migrant crime -- from the murder of Georgia student Laken Riley, killed by a man whose first US destination was New York City -- to the brazen robberies tied to Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. But how widespread is migrant crime and what policy   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 28 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary to Quillette: * * * Trump and the Academic Cocoon By Heather Mac Donald A New York Times op-ed by a Yale historian tries to see universities from the vantage point of an outsider. Instead, it unwittingly illustrates why universities will not self-correct without external intervention. Yale historian David Blight has written an op-ed for the New York Times calling for a "reckoning" on the part of unive  more

BRONX, New York, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Montefiore Einstein issued the following news release: * * * Montefiore Events Aimed at "Empowering Connections" Support Bronx Residents, Where Diabetes Prevalence is High * * * Global diabetes rates have doubled since 1990. In the Bronx, almost 14% of adults have either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. During November, American Diabetes Month (ADM), Montefiore Einstein hosted almost 40 events, engaging with patients, staff, and community members. These events f  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund issued the following statement on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) today condemned the nomination of Kash Patel to serve as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). LDF President and Director-Counsel Janai Nelson issued the following statement: "Beyond woefully lacking the qualifications to be the Director of the FBI, Kash Patel is an alarming choice to lead the nation's principal federal law enforc  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: The National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society announces a new partnership with the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) aimed at raising awareness about MS among rural health professionals and equipping them with the resources needed to deliver high-quality care. For the more than 1 million Americans living with MS, timely diagnosis and access to effective treatment are critical to managing this chronic n  more

PLANO, Texas, Dec. 4 -- The First Liberty Institute issued the following news release: * * * The school denied officially recognizing the club stating that it would "unconstitutionally" endorse religion. * * * Waterville, NY--First Liberty Institute, along with C. Kevin Marshall and Michael Bradley from Jones Day, sent a letter to officials at the Waterville Central School District in New York on behalf of their client, an eighth-grade student, demanding that the school officially recognize   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 4 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) posted the following news release from its member affiliate New York Sports Club: * * * Iconic gym chain NYSC has introduced new group training concepts from Les Mills at three New York clubs - making it the first US operator to offer these boutique workout experiences to members. * * * New York Sports Club (NYSC) has become the first US operator to launc  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- Parliamentarians for Global Action issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: PGA congratulates the Government of the Republic of Seychelles on the occasion of the deposit of its Instrument of Ratification of the International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism (ICSANT) with the United Nations in New York earlier today. In accordance with Article 25 (2) of the treaty itself, and having signed ICSANT on 7th October 2005, Seychelles will therefore no  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: Rockefeller researchers now have exclusive access to advanced neuroimaging technologies developed by the new Elizabeth R. Miller Brain Observatory (MBO), which celebrated its official launch on September 12 at an event in the Carson Family Auditorium. The goal of the observatory is to support ambitious, long-term research projects that aim to answer neurobiology questions beyond the scope of currently commercially a  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a privacy and civil rights group, launched its "Stop Santa Spying" Giving Tuesday campaign. Taking a fresh look at Santa's surveillance shenanigans, the group is promoting privacy protective stocking stuffers, warning about smart home gifts and other high-tech humbuggery, asking parents to ditch elf on the shelf, a  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, welcomes a proposed settlement by the Federal Trade Commission to ban some of the most prominent location data brokers from collecting, disclosing, and selling users' location data at sensitive sites, including places of worship, health facilities, labor union offices  more

LATHAM, New York, Dec. 4 -- The New York State School Boards Association issued the following news release: The Rockefeller Institute's report represents a worthwhile starting point for discussions about revising and improving the state's foundation aid formula. NYSSBA has long called for state aid to be adequate, equitable, flexible, predictable, and clear. The report's recommendations are largely consistent with those tenets. However, the recommendations understandably lack the type of detai  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 3 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Sustainability Management is hosting its 'Cuse Collection donation event again during finals week. Students are encouraged to drop off gently used clothing, including winter coats, small household items and non-perishable food at the Goldstein Student Center on South Campus. Bins will be labeled and placed in the lobby for students to drop off items from Wednesday, Dec. 11, through Tuesday, Dec. 17. Clothing and house  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: When it comes to gender diversity, there's a complex picture: While women hold a record level of overall board seats (29%), they hold just 8% of board chair positions. These findings and others come from a new report by The Conference Board, ESGAUGE, KPMG, Russell Reynolds Associates, and The John L. Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware. In addition to providing the latest data and ins  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Michael Parker UAlbany graduate student Justin Nhan is a self-described tech enthusiast. Working alongside College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering (CNSE) Professor Kathleen Dunn, Nhan's research involves EUV lithography, a process central to creating smaller, more powerful computer chips. "Growing up, I was fascinated by how microchips were capable of powering everything from cars, airplan  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: The success Upstate's Psychiatry Department inaugural Research Day this last month has sparked plans to make the activity an annual event every fall so students, trainees, and faculty have a platform to showcase their latest research and scholarly activity, along with a opportunity for networking and collaboration. "We have so many strengths in our department and  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: Tanya Evans, IRC's Country Director in Syria, says, "Escalating hostilities in northern Syria over the last week now threatens to plunge yet more Syrians into humanitarian need. Bombardments, including airstrikes, have killed dozens of civilians and injured many more--most of them women and children--with casualty numbers expected to rise as the violence continues. Alarmingly, we  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: By Mike Nolan Student gamers at the University at Albany have two new academic programs to help turn their passion into a career. The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) has received approval from the New York State Education Department to establish a Bachelor of Science in Game Design and Development and a Master of Science in Strategic Game Design and Applied Developme  more

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Theoretical study suggests that small black holes born in early universe may have left behind hollow planetoids and microscopic tunnels, and that we should start searching rocks and old buildings for them * * * Imagine the formation of a black hole and you'll probably envision a massive star running out of fuel and collapsing in on itself. Yet the chaotic c  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 2 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee issued the following news release: dir="ltr">A global consortium of leading research institutions today announced a $75 million partnership that will contribute vital evidence to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) over the next five years, dramatically improving the cost-effectiveness of its efforts to fight global poverty and promote economic growth. Led by the Center for Effective Gl  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: USCIB Director for International Agriculture Natalie Bidner participated in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Sustainable Investment Days and Investment Committee Week held in Paris. The week of events included a stakeholder consultation with OECD member countries with USCIB providing key priorities during the Business at OECD (BIAC) invention. During the week, USCIB highli  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: USCIB Manager of Corporate Responsibility and Labor Affairs Jose Arroyo represented businesses at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Working Party meeting and the Meeting of National Contact Points (NCPs) in Paris. Arroyo participated as the delegate of Business at OECD (BIAC). As a key priority of USCIB's Corporate Responsibility and Labo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * A half-century after her initial foray into college, the English major will follow in her son's footsteps with a degree from VCU. * * * By Sian Wilkerson When Virginia Commonwealth University student Barbara Kornhauser receives her English degree this December, it will be the culmination of a journey decades in the making. Kornhauser began working toward her bachelor's degree in 1972, the same y  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The Wallace Foundation issued the following report on Nov. 12, 2024, entitled "How Community Partnerships Strengthen Summer Learning in Rural Districts". * * * "Snapshot" from the District Summer Learning Network Study Looks at How Rural Districts and Their Partners Create Exciting Summer Learning Opportunities * * * Here is the summary: One-fifth of all students in the United States go to schools in rural areas. And yet, as districts across the country make the  more

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A fungus discovered in the mouse stomach may hold a key to fungal evolution within the gastrointestinal tract, according to new research led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The finding suggests that preclinical studies until now have overlooked a major influencer of mouse physiology. Scientists recently have come to appreciate the importance, for human health and disease, of microbes often called "commensals" th  more

BRONX, New York, Dec. 4 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) will work with AWS to integrate AI and ML into its MERMAID platform, to help scientists and citizen divers quickly analyze coral reef health from underwater images. This effort aims to close the coral reef data gap, supporting 100 governments in identifying and protecting the most climate-resilient reefs worldwide. * * * Wildlife Conservati  more

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 3 -- Cornell University issued the following news: A girl who attends a school with classmates whose mothers work is more likely to be in the workforce when she has a child herself than a girl who grows up in local circles where most mothers stay at home, Cornell researchers have found. "Role models pull girls in different directions in adolescence, a period when preferences are formed, when they decide what to do in their life," said Eleonora Patacchini, the Stephen and  more