ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * 'Embodied energy' powers modular worm, jellyfish robots In the same way that terrestrial life evolved from ocean swimmers to land walkers, soft robots are progressing, too, thanks to recent Cornell research in battery development and design. A modular worm robot built by the Organic Robotics Lab and a jellyfish that was a collaboration with the Archer Group, both in Cornell Engineering, demonstrate the benefits  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Access to opioid meds tougher for communities of color Non-white communities had significantly less access to opioid medications commonly prescribed for moderate to severe pain than white communities over the decade beginning in 2011, according to a study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The findings, published Jan. 21 in the journal Pain, stretched across all socioeconomic groups, and suggest that commun  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Activist, writer Angela Davis to deliver annual MLK Lecture Civil rights activist, writer and lecturer Angela Davis will speak on "The Struggle for Liberation Today" in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Davis is a professor emerita of history of consciousness and feminist studies at University of California, Santa Cruz., Click to open gallery view Credit  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release: Akin advised ICV Partners, LLC, a leading investment firm and capital partner to lower middle market companies, in its acquisition of a significant ownership interest in Environmental Remedies, LLC, a leading asbestos abatement service provider in the State of California. The Akin team was led by private equity partners Amy Wollensack and Daniel Tavakoli and included private equity associates Mark Kim and Jordan Ad  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Pine Barrens Commission File Lawsuit Against Roberts Premier Development for Violations in Protected Conservation Area January 27, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and the Central Pine Barrens Joint Planning and Policy Commission (Pine Barrens Commission) today filed a lawsuit against Long Island developer David Roberts and his compa  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * Gen Zers in relationships are significantly more likely to commit financial infidelity compared to other age groups * * * Among U.S. adults who are married, in a civil partnership, or living with a romantic partner, 40% are committing or have committed financial infidelity against their current spouse or partner, according to a new Bankrate survey. Examples of financial infidelity includ  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Call for Submissions for the 2025 Veterans Writing Award Syracuse University Press, in cooperation with the D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), is accepting manuscripts for consideration for the 2025 Veterans Writing Award. Submissions should be sent to vwasubmissions@syr.edu by Feb. 15, 2025. The award includes a $1,000 cash prize and a publication contract with Syracuse Universit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2025: Dentons announces today that Richard Hong has joined the Firm as a partner in its Commercial Litigation practice, based in New York. Hong brings more than 17 years of experience as a senior trial lawyer for the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), handling high-stakes litigation across the banking, financial, securities and digital assets industries. Hong focuses on helping individuals and entities   more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Cornell Cinema preview: Vampires, courtroom drama, animation and more The spring season of films at Cornell Cinema has begun and this semester's lineup includes everything from vampires in cinema to a stop-motion animation lineup to courtroom dramas to a celebration of British filmmaking duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. "Now, more than ever, we need spaces where we can come together to empathize with   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Creating an Accessible Oz: Breaking New Ground in Production Design for Wicked On the set of Wicked, accessibility became a core design element as the filmmakers created a wheelchair-accessible world for Nessarose, a character who uses an Ozian wheelchair. The commitment to accessibility wasn't just about enhancing the story--it was a step toward a more inclusive approach to produ  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Feature Film Adaptation Of Dav Pilkey's #1 Bestselling Book Series Dog Man Star Pete Davidson Will Join Dog Man Creator Dav Pilkey for The Historic Lighting Ceremony on Friday, January 31 The World-Famous Empire State Building In New York City Will Be Illuminate in Striking Blue and Yellow, The Iconic Colors Of The Beloved Canine Superhero Character DreamWorks   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: New York Knicks and Jalen Brunson Host the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James in a Saturday Primetime on ABC Matchup ESPN media contacts: ben.cafardo@espn.com and ronce.rajan@espn.com. -30- Tags Boston Celtics Denver Nuggets ESPN NBA Full Court Press Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Memphis Grizzlies Milwaukee Bucks NBA NBA Coun  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Floating solar increases greenhouse gas emissions on small ponds While floating solar - the emerging practice of putting solar panels on bodies of water - is promising in its efficiency and its potential to spare agricultural and conservation lands, a new experiment finds environmental trade-offs. In the first manipulative field study examining the environmental impacts of floating solar, published Dec. 6 in En  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to consider using the Direct File program in New York State to ease the burden of filing taxes. The joint project with the IRS, available starting today, allows taxpayers to file their federal and state taxes online at no cost. Building on Governor Hochul's initiative to make New York more affordable, this program helps the average New Yor  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: Holland & Knight has further strengthened its Financial Services Team with the addition of Evan Kelson as a partner in New York. He was previously a partner at Mayer Brown. The addition of Mr. Kelson follows the recent recruitment of Dimitri Nionakis, a financial services partner in Boston. "Evan brings to our Firm more than 20 years of experience and a wealth of knowledge in finance, structured finance, p  more

HAMILTON, New York, Jan. 27 -- Colgate University issued the following news: * * * Interfaith Retreat Brings Students Together at Silver Bay Jan. 10-13, Colgate University students embraced an opportunity to connect, recharge, and explore spirituality in the serene setting of Silver Bay, N.Y., during a retreat organized by the Office of the Chaplains and hosted at the Silver Bay YMCA. Corey MacPherson, Colgate's university chaplain and Protestant campus minister, explained the retreat's goa  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 28 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * Mike Todaro, M&T's Current Chief Risk Officer, to Retire in Q1 2025 * * * M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neeraj Singh as the bank's next Chief Risk Officer (CRO) effective January 31, 2025. Singh will succeed M&T's current CRO, Mike Todaro, whose long-planned retirement was recently announced. Singh joins M&T Bank from USAA, where he served as the Chief  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 28 -- Mintz, a law firm, issued the following news release: Luis F. Torres has joined as a Member of Mintz's Energy & Sustainability Practice in the firm's Washington, DC and New York offices. An accomplished project finance lawyer, Luis's practice focuses on the structuring, development, and financing of energy, transport, telecommunications, and other infrastructure projects in the United States, Latin America, and other jurisdictions around the globe. "Mintz has  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 (TNSres) -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA Releases Fall 2024 Survey Results with Strong Improvements in LIRR Customer Satisfaction and Safety Among Subway Riders Subway Scores Increase in Safety on Trains and Stations LIRR Customers Reporting Improvement in On-Time Performance and Transfer Experience Overall Satisfaction with Metro-North Increases on All Lines * See Results of Fall 2024 NYC Transit  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and trails operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) saw a record 88.3 million visits in 2024. Total visits statewide surged by over four million, which is a five percent increase compared to the previous record year in 2023. These numbers reflect Gov  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved permanent gas rate changes for Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp. These rate changes, which were initially implemented on a temporary basis in November 2024, reflect the terms of a three-year rate plan approved by the PSC in June 2023. The plan includes an annual revenue increase of $1.94 million for the current rate year. The PSC reviewed Liberty Utilities' tariff amendments and found them to be con  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved permanent gas rate changes for National Grid, impacting customers served by The Brooklyn Union Gas Company and KeySpan Gas East Corporation. These rate changes, which were initially implemented on a temporary basis in September 2024, reflect a three-year rate plan approved by the PSC in August 2024. The plan includes a significant revenue increase for National Grid. The PSC reviewed National Grid's tariff am  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized the transfer of water supply assets from Woodbury Heights Estates Water Co., Inc. (Woodbury) to the Village of Kiryas Joel. This decision follows a petition filed by both parties in July 2024. The transfer will allow the Village of Kiryas Joel to assume responsibility for providing water service to the 69 customers currently served by Woodbury. The Village already operates a municipal water district and has  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has determined that a transfer of water supply assets from Woodbury Heights Estates Water Co., Inc. (Woodbury) to the Village of Kiryas Joel will not require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This decision follows the PSC's assumption of the lead agency role for the environmental review process. After careful consideration of Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law, the PSC concluded that the proposed actio  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a Confirming Order in two related proceedings: Case 24-M-0255, In the Matter of the Affordable Broadband Act, and Case 21-M-0290, In the Matter of Company Exemptions from the Requirement to Offer a Low-Income Broadband Product. This Confirming Order formally approves an order previously issued by PSC Chair Rory M. Christian on January 9, 2025, in these proceedings. The specific details and content of the Januar  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has denied a petition from Energy Investment Systems, Inc. (EIS) seeking an exemption from the current size limit for combined heat and power (CHP) systems eligible for Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) compensation. EIS sought an exemption for its 160 kW CHP project in a Manhattan building, arguing that it would provide environmental and grid reliability benefits. However, the PSC declined the request, citing   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted waiver requests from New York Transco LLC and New York Power Authority (NYPA) for certain regulatory requirements related to their application to construct an approximately 89.7-mile underground transmission line across Long Island and New York City. The PSC approved the waiver requests after reviewing comments from stakeholders and considering the Applicant's arguments. The Commission granted a waiver allowi  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized ProjectEconomics dba PowerMarket (PowerMarket) to operate as a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Administrator in New York State. This approval allows PowerMarket to launch its CCA program, enabling municipalities to offer residents and small businesses the option to purchase electricity from a CCA instead of their traditional utility provider. PowerMarket's CCA program emphasizes renewable energy sources.  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has ruled that the transfer of water assets between two private companies, Robert & Eleanor Kelley dba Kelley Water Works (Kelley Water Works) and Minder Road Water Inc., will not require an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The PSC assumed the lead role in reviewing the environmental impact of the proposed action under Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law. After careful assessment, they classified the tran  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * Five-Year Contract Enables Department to Advance Understanding of the Bacterium Causing Lyme Disease Commissioner McDonald Discusses How This Funding Will Support Lyme Disease Research with Dr. Mantis on Department's "New York Public Health Now" Podcast * * * The New York State Department of Health is proud to announce that Dr. Nicholas Mantis, Chief of the Microbial Pathogenesis an  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * New research project investigates U.S./U.K. LGBTQ data In a new project, researchers from Cornell and the University of Edinburgh are investigating how data about LGBTQ communities is used (and misused) by governments, companies and community organizations. The project, "Gay Numbers: The Use and Misuse of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Data in the U.K. and U.S." will also explore how many people identif  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury has announced that eleven of its attorneys were elevated to the firm's partnership ranks on January 1, 2025. The new partner class spans a diversity of strong practices, with all of the new partners dedicated to meeting the rapidly evolving legal needs of clients worldwide. "I am thrilled to welcome these eleven talented lawyers to the Pillsbury partnership ranks this year," said Firm Chair David Dekker. "  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Move is Part of a Branding Effort by Hearst to Boost Awareness and Engagement for its Diverse Portfolio of Premium Brands * * * DALLAS and NEW YORK, January 27, 2025 -- PMG, a global independent marketing services and technology company, has been appointed as the creative and media agency for Hearst, one of the nation's largest global, diversified information, services and media companies. PMG will partn  more

CORVALLIS, Oregon, Jan. 28 -- Oregon State University issued the following news release: Nicholas Kristof, an opinion columnist for the New York Times and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, will deliver the commencement address at Oregon State University's 156th commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. June 14 at Reser Stadium. "Nicholas Kristof's extensive writing and television commentary on human rights, conflict, global health, education, rural communities and many other topics continue to inspire  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, issued the following news release: * * * Six Exclusive NHL Games This Week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu * ABC Hockey Saturday Doubleheader: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers at 1 p.m. ET and Original Six Matchup Between New York Rangers vs. Boston Bruins at 3:30 p.m. * Tuesday Doubleheader: Colorado Avalanche vs. New York Islanders at 7:30 p.m. ET and Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights at 10 p  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: CHESTER, PA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Delaware River Port Authority (DPRA) to carry out the $220 million phase three painting and rehabilitation of the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, PA and Bridgeport, NJ. Serving as a critical passageway, this project will revitalize the bridge and upgrade the use  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Spent brewers' grain could be big business as chicken feed Chicken consumption has doubled in the U.S. since 1980, breezing past beef in 2010. But nearly three-quarters of production costs in the industry are bound up in what the birds eat. Spent grain from the brewing industry offers a huge opportunity for animal agriculture, with about 36.4 million tons produced as waste annually. Brewers' spent grain (BSG) i  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 27 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Spotted lanternflies could cost NYS grape industry millions Researchers estimate that, if left unchecked, the spotted lanternfly - which decimated vineyards in Pennsylvania when it arrived in 2014 - could cause significant economic losses to the New York state grape industry. Using data from two key regions - the Lake Erie region, the largest Concord grape producer in the world, and the Finger Lakes region, the  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- The State University of New York issued the following statement on Jan. 27, 2025: "Today, SUNY solemnly commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. SUNY stands with our Jewish community and the Jewish community around our state, nation, and world in remembering the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of the Nazis who perished, and in honoring the sur  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 28 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: A new study has shown that automated insulin delivery systems, especially hybrid closed-loop technologies, can reduce the risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in older adults with type 1 diabetes. The randomized trial, conducted at 4 centers, including The Joslin Diabetes Center at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, N.Y., highlights ways of improving diabe  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Symposium Creates Community, Broadens Perspectives A key aspect of preparing students to become engaged global citizens is exposing them to new perspectives. According to a study from the National Humanities Alliance, humanities public programming is one effective way to achieve this, as it "equips students with essential skills that are transferable to many areas of life and work, making them more th  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 27 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news release: Curtis Sittenfeld, best-selling author of several acclaimed novels and a writer and editor for The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vanity Fair, and other leading publications, as well as a guest on public radio's This American Life, will discuss her newly released collection of short stories, Show Don't Tell, on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m., in a co-presentation of The University of Baltimore's MFA in C  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: From the mischievous minds of the Impractical Jokers and nine-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis comes "Foul Play with Anthony Davis", a docu-style unscripted comedy that gives some of the greatest athletes in the world one shot to score a great prank, or foul out trying. The half-hour special is set to air immediately following the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday, February 16 on TBS. A  more