ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Advanced brain circuit-mapping technique reveals new anxiety drug target Weill Cornell Medicine investigators have identified in a preclinical model a specific brain circuit whose inhibition appears to reduce anxiety without side effects. Their work suggests a new target for treating anxiety disorders and related conditions and demonstrates a general strategy, based on a method called photopharmacology, for map  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, Jan. 29 -- Ameresco, a cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2025: * * * The Company adds international banking partners to aid in continued European expansion. * * * Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the successful refinancing and expansion of its term loan and revolving credit facil  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 29 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Starring a Clydesdale foal, the spot combines brand nostalgia with a fresh story of hard work and determination * * * New York, NY - January 27, 2025 - Back on a stage as synonymous with the brand as its iconic horses, Budweiser is returning to the Super Bowl with the famous Clydesdale hitch. For the first time in over a decade, this year's spot, titled "First Delivery," features a Cl  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Sixth consecutive Assurant donation at annual NADA Show helps drive development of a modern, inclusive automotive service workforce * * * ATLANTA, Jan. 28, 2025 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases, including automobiles, today announced the Assurant Foundation's donation of $30,000 to   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Convictions of Hudson Valley Firearms and Fentanyl Traffickers January 29, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the convictions of nine members of firearms and narcotics trafficking rings that sold ghost guns, assault-style rifles, and counterfeit oxycodone pills containing deadly amounts of fentanyl in Dutchess Cou  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 28 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Coalition in Suing to Stop Trump Administration from Withholding Essential Federal Funding January 28, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general suing to stop the implementation of a new Trump administration policy that orders the withholding of trillions of dollars in funding that every s  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Warns Businesses Against Price Gouging of Eggs and Poultry Amid Bird Flu Outbreak NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued an alert warning businesses against price gouging of eggs and poultry amid a national bird flu outbreak. The bird flu has affected poultry and dairy farms across the country, causing shortages and driving up prices. Ne  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Black History Month 2025: A Labor of Love While February is when the country annually honors Black History Month, Syracuse University's Black History Month 2025 celebratory offerings are already in full swing and will continue with programs and events that extend into March and throughout the rest of the year. Examining Black life and culture through time and space, this year's theme, "African Americans and   more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Breeding Insight Platform Team Receives 2024 USDA Secretary Honor Award In a ceremony on January 10, 2025, the Cornell University Breeding Insight Platform Team was awarded the 2024 USDA Secretary Honor Award, recognized for their outstanding contribution to providing all Americans with safe, nutritious food. Tim Rinehart, the National Program Leader who oversees the initiative, proudly accepted the award on thei  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New Yo  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Justice Siting Law Amendments to State Environmental Quality Review Act Regulations Proposal Also Helps Streamline Environmental Reviews for Certain Small-Scale Housing Projects and Updates Climate Change Considerations # Public Comments Accepted Until May 7, In-Person and Virtual Public Hearings Scheduled New Yo  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 30 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025: Dechert LLP announced today the addition of Craig Cohen as partner in its global tax group, notably enhancing the firm's tax capabilities in its structured credit and transactional practices. Mr. Cohen is based in Dechert's New York office. "Craig's depth of expertise in CLOs, structured credit and securitization will serve as a tremendous asset to Dechert, allowing us to further expand our   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * Disney Remains No. 1, Pure-Play Streamers Benefit from a Dynamic Month of TV in Nielsen's December Media Distributor Gauge NEW YORK - January 28, 2025 - Nielsen's December 2024 Media Distributor Gauge results were driven by a dynamic month for TV that included the seasonal uptick in demand for holiday movies, a large appetite for football with more games moving   more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Durable plastic gets a sustainability makeover Car tires, replacement hip joints, bowling balls - these and other items are made from a class of plastics called thermosets, known for extreme durability. Their "crosslinked polymer" chemical structure guarantees longevity but also makes these petrochemical-based materials - which comprise 15%-20% of all polymers produced - impossible to recycle. "Currently, zer  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Conservation Police on Patrol The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Division of Law Enforcement enforces the 71 chapters of New York State's Environmental Conservation Law (ECL), protecting fish and wildlife and preserving environmental quality across New York. In 1880, the first eight Game Protectors proudly began servin  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Faculty, Staff to Participate in 2025 ACC Academic Leaders Network Participating in the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Leaders Network are (clockwise from left to right): Kevin Adonis Browne, Brad Horn, Elizabeth (Beth) Kubala), Lindsay Quilty and Miranda Staats Traudt. Five members of the Syracuse University community have been selected to participate in the 2025 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Aca  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * 'The Soccer of Success: How the Beautiful Game Can Help You Achieve Goals in Business and Life' by Ciaran McArdle is released with Forbes Books. * * * NEW YORK (January 28, 2025) -- The Soccer of Success: How the Beautiful Game Can Help You Achieve Goals in Business and Life by Ciaran McArdle is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of For  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * History Made: Nearly $1.6B Raised as Syracuse University Surpasses Forever Orange Campaign Goal The Forever Orange Campaign raised nearly $1.6 billion that is transforming the University's campus, accelerating academic excellence and expanding access to talented students from across the socioeconomic spectrum. (Photo by Joey Heslin) With its most ambitious fundraising campaign in history now complete, Syracu  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] - Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * January 29, 2025 Week of February 3, 2025 Monday, February 3 * "Contraband: Seized at the Border" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 9pm ET/PT * The border between the US and Mexico is the busiest in the world. This season, follow the work of America's Customs and Border Protection Agency as officers seize record amounts of illegal drugs e  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Jazz sensation Lakecia Benjamin and her band to deliver standout performance A fearless musician with deep jazz roots, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin is renowned for her bold approach and ability to seamlessly blend genres. With her electric presence and fiery sax work, the five-time Grammy nominee will take the Moss Arts Center stage with her sensational band for a standout performance on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Lamis Abdelaaty, Collaborators Awarded $2 Million in ERC Funds for Refugee Law Research Lamis Abdelaaty, associate professor and director of undergraduate studies for the political science department in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs and College of Arts and Sciences, is a co-principal investigator on a project that has received a $2 million grant from the European Research Council to stud  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Libraries Conducting Awareness and Perception Surveys Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to provide feedback on the value of the resources and services offered by the Libraries. Syracuse University Libraries is conducting two awareness and perception surveys: one directed to all students and one directed to all faculty and staff. The surveys, launched on Jan. 15, will remain open through Feb. 10. B  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory for Tuesday, Feb. 11 - DEC Climate Justice Working Group to Meet What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) will hold a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The CJWG establishes criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities (DACs) for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, green  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Meet Syracuse University's 2025 Alumni Awards Honorees Syracuse University will honor eight distinguished members of the Orange community during the 2025 Syracuse University Alumni Awards Celebration, which is being held on Friday, April 4, in the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and Gayle D'Aniello Building (NVRC). All members of the community are invited to attend this complimentary program. R  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized GWS East 170 LLC to submeter electricity at its new 100-unit rental building at 806 East 170th Street in the Bronx. The order, issued January 29, 2025, allows the building owner to bill tenants directly for their individual electricity consumption. The newly constructed building will consist entirely of units reserved for individuals earning at or below 130% of the area median income. Each apartment will be  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized W Residence LLC to submeter electricity at its new 104-unit rental building at 443 East 165th Street in the Bronx. The order, issued January 29, 2025, allows the building owner to bill tenants directly for their individual electricity consumption. The newly constructed building will consist entirely of rent-stabilized units reserved for individuals earning at or below 130% of the area median income. The apa  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 118 Waverly Avenue LLC to submeter electricity at its new 15-unit rental building at 122 Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn. The order, issued January 29, 2025, allows the building owner to bill tenants directly for their individual electricity consumption. The newly constructed building features LED lighting, Energy Star(R) appliances, and programmable thermostats in each unit. The owner is pursuing Passive House   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Queens Fresh Meadows LLC to submeter electricity at its 279-unit rental building at 6700 192nd Street in Flushing. The order, issued January 29, 2025, allows the building owner to bill tenants directly for their individual electricity consumption. The building, currently direct-metered by Con Edison, will transition to a master-metered system with submetering. The owner's petition highlighted several key fe  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized The Twelve Seventy Fifth Ave. Cooperative, Inc. to submeter electricity at its 201-unit building at 1270 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. The decision, issued January 29, 2025, allows residents to be billed for their actual electricity usage rather than a flat rate based on share ownership. The co-op filed its notice of intent to submeter in January 2024, outlining plans to install Commission-approved Leviton Ver  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Queensview, Inc. to submeter electricity at its 14-building, 726-unit cooperative complex at 21-66 33rd Road in Queens. The order, issued January 29, 2025, allows the co-op to bill shareholders directly for their individual electricity usage. The existing cooperative complex, master-metered by Con Edison, will be outfitted with Commission-approved Intech21 PM-2104 submeters. The complex does not use electri  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 547 River, LLC to submeter electricity at its newly renovated mixed-use building at 547 River Street in Troy. The decision, issued January 29, 2025, allows the building owner to bill tenants directly for their electricity usage. The building, currently undergoing renovation, will house 72 residential rental units, including 37 affordable units administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Hamilton Green I Partners LLC to submeter electricity at its new 170-unit rental building at 25 Cottage Place, White Plains. The order, issued January 29, 2025, enables the building owner to bill residents directly for their individual electricity consumption. The newly constructed building will consist of 154 market-rate apartments and 16 affordable housing units. Each unit is equipped with energy-efficien  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized Hamilton Green I Partners LLC to submeter electricity at its new 306-unit rental building at 5 Cottage Place, White Plains. The decision, issued January 29, 2025, allows the building owner to bill tenants directly for their individual electricity consumption. The building, currently under construction, will include 280 market-rate units and 26 units designated as affordable housing. The building will featur  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * New banners feature Cornell community photos Twenty-three banners displaying photographs taken by Cornell staff and students have been installed across Cornell's Ithaca campus, adding a personal touch to the university's commitment to wellbeing. Where to see the banners, Click to open gallery view click to enlarge map Photo Contest Winners (number corresponds to location on map) 1. Diana Ayubi 2. Ad  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: * * * Newmark Hires Chase Deuschle and Christina Cotter, Launching U.S. Automotive Practice Group January 29, 2025 10:00 AM Newmark announces the firm has hired Senior Managing Directors Chase Deuschle and Christina Cotter, market-leading advisors within the Automotive sector, to launch the company's automotive advisory group. The two bring more than 20 years of experience working with the natio  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group issued the following news release: * * * Newmark Hires Paris Head of Office Leasing, Makes Additional Appointments January 28, 2025 10:30 AM Newmark announces the firm has strengthened its Office Leasing, Occupier Solutions and Investment Sales business lines in Paris, with the strategic recruitment of several leading professionals, including: * Arthur Saunier will commence his role as Head of Office Leasing at the end of Jan  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * Nielsen exclusive report: inclusive, digital content drives Black audiences from reach to conversion NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2025 - Black audiences spend 32 hours on apps and websites on their smartphones and tablets--two hours more than the total U.S. population, according to the latest exclusive Nielsen's Diverse Intelligence Series report Engaging Black audiences:  more

PEARL RIVER, New York, Jan. 30 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * O&R Powers Up Hundreds of Customers by Unveiling Largest Single Electric Vehicle Charging Project in Company History Pearl River - January 29, 2025 -- 10:00 AM Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) continues to accelerate electric vehicle charging infrastructure growth in the Hudson Valley, announcing the largest single application EV charging project in O&R's service territory. In p  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Part 2: How 2 Newhouse Students Won the Top Student Creative Advertising Award in the World Molly Egan, left, and Marlana Bianchi beam with excitement as they hold their 2024 Cannes Future Lions Grand Prix trophies, moments after being announced as the winners. (Photo courtesy of Mel White) "Syracuse University Creatives Win Future Lions Grand Prix with Spotify Sign Language Project," read the Ad Age headlin  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: Pillsbury advised air and missile defense company Numerica Corporation in the recent acquisition of its radar and command-and-control business by Anduril Industries, an American defense technology company that specializes in autonomous systems. The financial terms of the transaction were not publicly disclosed. By integrating Numerica's radar and battlespace awareness systems into the Anduril Lattice platform--a un  more

PURCHASE, New York, Jan. 30 -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * Porter Airlines, BMO and Mastercard accelerate Canadians' travel rewards journey with new credit card program January 29, 2025 | Toronto, ON New VIPorter travel credit card to launch in spring 2025 Porter Airlines, BMO and Mastercard are partnering to accelerate Canadians' travel rewards journey. A new BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite will be available to Canadians in spring 2025. Driven by a shared commitment  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Global law firm Reed Smith announced today that a cross-office mergers and acquisitions team led by Reed Smith partners Mark Pedretti and Seth Merl advised Elevate Services, a leading provider of software, consulting, and services for law, in its acquisition of India-based intellectual property research company Sagacious IP. Sagacious serves law department and law firm customers worldwide, includin  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * Savills Grows San Antonio Office with Addition of Clare Flesher Flesher joins the global real estate advisory firm as managing director SAN ANTONIO (January 29, 2025) - Savills announced today the appointment of Clare Flesher as managing director in its San Antonio office. With over 25 years of commercial real estate expertise and a keen understanding of regional dynamics, Flesher will provide rea  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska selected to rebuild new Lindsay C. Warren Bridge connecting North Carolina mainland to the Outer Banks COLUMBIA, NC - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has been awarded a $450 million contract to build a new fixed-span, high-rise bridge that will replace the current 2.8-mile-long Lindsay C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River, connecting Tyrrell   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska USA launches online Supply Chain Sustainability School as a founding partner Free Supply Chain Sustainability School platform addresses compliance, supplier diversity, sustainable procurement, among other topics NEW YORK, NY - Skanska USA, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced its partnership efforts to launch the Supply Chain Sustainability Sch  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Student spins spreadsheet into online hub for wildfire relief Johan Michalove is nearly 3,000 miles from the Los Angeles wildfires, but that didn't stop him from pitching in. A doctoral student in the field of information science currently based in New York City, Michalove developed an interactive map at fireaid.info that has become an online hub for thousands of people in the greater Los Angeles area who need   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse Stage Announces Appointment of Carly DiFulvio Allen as Managing Director Syracuse Stage has announced that Carly DiFulvio Allen has been named the theatre's new managing director. DiFulvio Allen currently serves as the associate general manager at Disney Theatrical Group for productions of " Aladdin" and " Beauty and the Beast" worldwide. Beginning March 1, she fills the position at Syracuse Stage pre  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: Cooley advised Tenable Holdings (Nasdaq: TENB), the exposure management company exposing and closing the cybersecurity gaps that erode business value, on its definitive agreement to acquire Vulcan Cyber, an innovator in exposure management. Under the terms of the agreement, Tenable will acquire Israel-based Vulcan Cyber for approximately $147 million in cash and $3 million of restricted stock units that vest over a fut  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * The Soil Factory receives Warhol Foundation Grant The Soil Factory, a project of the non-profit WEAVE Community, is a local creative space that was founded in 2021 to bring together artists, curators, and scientists from the Ithaca-area community, Cornell University, and a number of other institutions. The prestigious Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts recently announced that the organization has been awa  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, issued the following news: * * * Tickets are Now on Sale for Universal Fan Fest Nights, the All-New, Fandom Event at Universal Studio... January 29, 2025 Get ready to Really Go There as Universal Studios Hollywood takes fandom to a whole new level with its imaginative all-new, after-hours, separately ticketed event, Universal Fan Fest Nights, designed to transport fans and guests into immersive in-world experie  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 29 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * University Ranked No. 3 for Best Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans of Private Universities for Three Consecutive Years Syracuse University ranks No. 3 in Best for Veterans for Online Bachelor's Programs of private universities for three consecutive years, according to U.S. News and World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings. Syracuse University additionally ranked No. 7 for Best Online Bachelor'  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 29 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * World Economic Forum Expert: "Circularity" can drive growth Businesses stand to benefit when they embrace "circularity as the new engine for growth," advised Hernan J.F. Saenz III '98, visiting senior lecturer at the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and senior partner at Bain & Co. At the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on January 22, Saenz presented the paper " Circular Transformation of   more