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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday January 31, 2025 ( 60 items )  

AP to Bolster US News Report With Support From Knight Foundation
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The Associated Press issued the following news release: * * * AP to bolster US news report with support from Knight Foundation The Associated Press and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation announced today an expanded collaboration that will further strengthen AP's unmatched U.S. news report and coverage of state and local news. An initial investment from the Knight Foundation will bolster the global news organization's commitment to delivering factual, nonpartisan   more

Art and science overlap for nature illustrators
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Art and science overlap for nature illustrators Jillian Ditner lightly pencils in a circle for a head and sketches the eye. She places the beak, wing and tail. Just shapes at first, gradually a Cape May warbler emerges. "I'm always paying attention to the posture and the angle of the body when I'm drawing," said Ditner, a nature illustrator with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. "You can see that from the tip of   more

Attorney General James Secures More than $1 Million from Netspend for Charging Illegal Fees and Misleading New Yorkers
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More than $1 Million from Netspend for Charging Illegal Fees and Misleading New Yorkers NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured over $1 million and significant reforms from Ouro Global, Inc. (Ouro) which owns Netspend Corporation (Netspend), a provider of reloadable debit cards and payroll cards. An Office of the Attorney General  more

Attorney General James Successfully Defends New York's Voting Rights Act
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Successfully Defends New York's Voting Rights Act January 30, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division for the Second Department upheld the constitutionality of New York's John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act (NYVRA) in Clarke v. Newburgh : "Our democracy thr  more

Catherine Hill Joins White & Case as a Partner in London
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Tax Practice and Global Private Equity Industry Group with the addition of Catherine Hill as a partner in London. "A strong global tax presence is essential to ensure we are best placed to guide clients through the complex cross-border tax implications of their transactions," said White & Case partner Sang I. Ji, who leads the Firm's Global Tax Practice.   more

Commissioner Moy Announces Appointments to Top Leadership Positions at the NYS Office of General Services
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Commissioner Moy Announces Appointments to Top Leadership Positions at the NYS Office of General Services Sharon Buck Named Deputy Commissioner of Shared Services Gary Yaple Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Real Estate New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced the appointments of Sharon Buck as deputy commission  more

Cornell Law Celebrates Kevin Clermont's New Book On "Forming Beliefs in Truth"
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Cornell Law Celebrates Kevin Clermont's New Book On "Forming Beliefs in Truth" In the fall, Cornell Law School celebrated the release of Kevin Clermont's new book, A General Theory of Evidence and Proof: Forming Beliefs in Truth. The book celebration, held in the MacDonald Moot Court Room, featured comments from Clermont, Robert D. Ziff Professor of Law, and Cornell Law colleagues Michael Dorf, Robert S. Stevens   more

Debevoise Lawyers Author Two Chapters in PLI's Second Edition of "Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide to the Law of Cyber Risk"
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: Debevoise & Plimpton LLP lawyers have authored two chapters in Practicing Law Institute's second edition of "Cybersecurity: A Practical Guide to the Law of Cyber Risk" guide, which serves as a comprehensive reference on the laws and regulations that govern information security in the United States and abroad and the strategies that can be used to mitigate cyber risks. * * * Chapter 14: Artificial Intelligence   more

Do You Want to Better Understand DRM and DRMaaS?
RYE BROOK, New York, Jan. 31 -- EZDRM Inc., a digital rights management services, issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Do you Want to Better Understand DRM and DRMaaS? The landscape of streaming is changing fast! We just have refreshed our DRM Frequently Asked Questions content on this site and offer a comprehensive downloadable document for your reference. - Download today and register for swag! Do you often wonder about some of the critical components of streaming security? An  more

Free Community College: N.Y. Gov. Hochul Unveils Plan to Make Higher Education More Affordable, Bolster New York State's Workforce
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today unveiled her plan to offer free community college tuition for adult learners ages 25 to 55 in New York State. The Governor highlighted her proposal at Onondaga Community College to showcase the region's readiness for Micron to support New York State as a global hub for Semiconductor manufacturing and R&D. The plan, part of Governor Hochul's 2025 State of th  more

Global Investment in the Energy Transition Exceeded $2 Trillion for the First Time in 2024, According to BloombergNEF Report
LONDON, England, Jan. 31 -- BloombergNEF, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Global Investment in the Energy Transition Exceeded $2 Trillion for the First Time in 2024, According to BloombergNEF Report * BloombergNEF's Energy Transition Investment Trends 2025 finds that investment in the energy transition is higher than ever, but growth has slowed * China invested most and drove the majority of the growth in 2024, eclipsing the US, the EU, and the   more

Global Securities Class Actions Surge in 2024 Broadridge Report Highlights $5.2 Billion in Settlements and an Increase in New Federal Filings Two Years in a Row
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Jan. 31 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: * * * Global Securities Class Actions Surge in 2024 Broadridge Report Highlights $5.2 Billion in Settlements and an Increase in New Federal Filings Two Years in a Row Mega settlements on the rise as antitrust settlements maintain record pace NEW YORK, LONDON,   more

Grant renews funding for pain and aging center
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Grant renews funding for pain and aging center The Translational Research Institute for Pain in Later Life (TRIPLL), a New York City-based center to help older adults prevent and manage pain, has been awarded a five-year, $5 million renewal grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The institute, formed in 2009 as one of the Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translational Research on Aging, investigates inno  more

Greenberg Traurig Recognized for 7 Deals at M&A Advisor's Turnaround Awards
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized by M&A Advisors for its role in seven deals. The firm will be honored at the 19th Annual Turnaround Awards, which celebrates the excellent deal making, accomplishments, and contributions of leading firms and professionals. "It's an honor to once again be recognized by M&A Advisors. These awards showcase the innovative strategies, exceptional client s  more

January 30, 2025
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, issued the following news release: * * * View the Promo HERE View Photos HERE (New York, NY) - - Across the United States, unclaimed valuables lie buried within ordinary people's attics, basements and garages. In the new Discovery Channel series, FILTHY FORTUNES, premiering on Sunday, March 9 at 10PM ET/PT, modern day treasure hunter and the "King of Hoards," Matt Paxton, travels around the c  more

Kevin Spencer Joins White & Case as a Partner in Washington, DC
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Commercial Litigation Practice and Global Tax Practice with the addition of Kevin Spencer as a partner in Washington, DC. "As a tax controversy partner with complex civil and criminal tax experience and a significant litigation background, Kevin brings a level of sophistication that will further enhance the strong reputation of our tax controversy team,"   more

Light-twisting materials created from nano semiconductors
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Light-twisting materials created from nano semiconductors Cornell scientists have developed a novel technique to transform symmetrical semiconductor particles into intricately twisted, spiral structures - or "chiral" materials - producing films with extraordinary light-bending properties. The discovery, detailed in a paper publishing Jan. 31 in the journal Science, could revolutionize technologies that rely on   more

Making Investments in Bronx: N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Support for New Safety Net Hospital Partnership, Services for Older Adults in Bronx, Statewide
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced State investments in a new partnership between St. Barnabas Hospital Health System (SBH), Cityblock Health and Union Community Health Center. The preliminary approval is part of the Healthcare Safety Net Transformation Program, and includes an up to $142 million investment in the Bronx, a recognition of the health facilities' critical services for  more

MetLife Among the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Among the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine NEW YORK, January 29, 2025 -- MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced it is among Fortune magazine's 2025 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." The annual report card of the best-regarded companies included eight life insurers. "MetLife's purpose is the anchor of our strategy and  more

MetLife CEO and CFO to Speak at Bank of America Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife CEO and CFO to Speak at Bank of America Securities 2025 Financial Services Conference NEW YORK, January 30, 2025 - MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michel Khalaf, president and CEO, and John McCallion, executive vice president and CFO, and head of MetLife Investment Management, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America   more

MTA Approves Queens Bus Network Redesign Plan
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * MTA Approves Queens Bus Network Redesign Plan Board Votes Unanimously to Green Light Plan to Invest More Than $30 Million in Largest Bus Network Redesign in the Nation, Improving Service and Reliability for 800,000 Daily Riders Project Features New Equity Evaluation Sharing Socioeconomic Factors That Informed Development of Plan Added Overnight Service Incr  more

MTA Releases Granular Data Showing Traffic Patterns After Launch of Congestion Relief Zone Tolling
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * MTA Releases Granular Data Showing Traffic Patterns After Launch of Congestion Relief Zone Tolling Data Provides Vehicle Entries into Congestion Relief Zone in 10-Minute Increments by Location and Vehicle Type Read Details of Dataset Users Can View Congestion Relief Zone Vehicle Entries Online or Download the Raw Data The Metropolitan Transportation Au  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces $75 Million Executive Budget Plan to Modernize Institute for Basic Research on Staten Island
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Investment Includes Establishment of a Genomics Core Facility and Willowbrook Center for Learning; Honoring its Legacy as a Catalyst for National Reform in the Treatment of People with Developmental Disabilities * * * Governor Kathy Hochul announced in her FY 2026 Executive Budget proposal a $75 million investment aimed at modernizing the Institute for Basic Research in Devel  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces GE Vernova to Invest $96 Million to Drive Energy Innovation at Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that GE Vernova has committed to investing at least $96 million into the company's Advanced Research Center in Niskayuna, Schenectady County. The company plans to create 75 new jobs on-site, strengthening the Center's electrification and decarbonization efforts, while advancing transformative technologies including carbon dioxide removal, alternat  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Safer Streets as Gun Violence in Communities Participating in State's Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative Declined to Lowest Level on Record
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that gun violence in communities participating in the state's Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative declined to its lowest level on record last year. New York State began tracking this data in communities outside of New York City in 2006. Shooting incidents with injury declined 28 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, and the number of i  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Subway Fare Evasion Down 26 Percent in New York City
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant progress on multi-faceted efforts to combat fare evasion across the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). In the last six months, from June 2024 through December 2024, subway fare evasion is down 26 percent. Across buses, including both the local and express bus network, fare evasion is down by 9.1 percent over the same period o  more

N.Y. Gov. Hochul, Senator Schumer Announce First-of-Its-Kind Children's Specialty Hospital in New York State for Children With Complex Disabilities Now Open Under Center for Discovery
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * Hospital's Innovative Care Model Will Provide Comprehensive Medical Care for Children, Providing Relief to Families and Leading to Better Health Outcomes * * * Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced the opening of The Center for Discovery's Children's Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, New York. This innovative facility is dedicated to supporting chil  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces $82 Million Investment to Put Homeownership Within Reach for More New Yorkers
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program Enhancement Expands Income Eligibility to Reach More New Yorkers, Partners With New Provider to Expedite Services First Announced in Mayor Adams' Fourth State of the City Address, Today's Enhancement Builds on Administration's Commitment to Supporting Homeownership * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Housing Preserva  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams, NYCEDC Announce Next Steps in Reimagining Gansevoort Square to Build Mixed-Income Housing, Create Open Space, Deliver Thousands of Jobs
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2025: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball today announced the next steps in the reimagining of Gansevoort Square -- located on Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan -- that will result in a combination of more affordable housing for New Yorkers and new retail space for local resi  more

N.Y. PSC: Angelica Electric Tariff Revision Delayed for Review
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The Village of Angelica's proposed electric tariff revisions, aimed at attracting and expanding businesses, have been postponed until April 1, 2025, according to a January 30th filing by the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS). The initial effective date for the new tariff, which would establish Service Classification No. 5 - Individual Service Agreements, was set for March 1, 2025. The Village of Angelica submitted the proposed revisions to its P.S.C.  more

N.Y. PSC: Big Racquette Fined $800 for Gas Main Damage
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Big Racquette Incorporated has been fined $800 by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for damaging a gas distribution main during excavation work. The incident occurred on April 23, 2024, in the service territory of Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp. The PSC issued an order adopting the terms of a consent agreement with Big Racquette on January 23, 2025, with the order effective January 30, 2025. Big Racquette was excavating for landscaping when it   more

N.Y. PSC: Comcast Franchise Renewal Approved for Patterson, N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Comcast of New York, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Patterson, Putnam County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Comcast a ten-year franchise renewal. Comcast filed its petition for renewal on November 18, 2024, and supplemented it on December 6, 2024. The Town of Patterson authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on Octobe  more

N.Y. PSC: Harbor Hills Construction Fined $1,500 for Gas Line Damage
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Harbor Hills Construction, Inc. has been fined $1,500 by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for damaging a gas service line during excavation work. The incident occurred on March 13, 2024, in the service territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. The PSC issued an order adopting the terms of a consent agreement with Harbor Hills on January 23, 2025, effective January 30, 2025. The company was excavating for sewer and/or cesspool work wh  more

N.Y. PSC: NYC DOT Fined $1,500 for Gas Main Damage During Guard Rail Installation
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has been fined $1,500 by the New York Public Service Commission (PSC) for damaging a gas distribution main during a roadway guard rail installation project. The incident occurred on April 23, 2024, in the service territory of The Brooklyn Union Gas Company d/b/a National Grid NY. The PSC issued an order adopting the terms of a consent agreement with the DOT on January 23, 2025, effective January 30, 2025. The DOT   more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Franchise Renewal Approved for Arcadia, N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Arcadia, Wayne County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a 15-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on November 21, 2024. The Town of Arcadia authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on September 10, 2024, following a public hearing held   more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Franchise Renewal Approved for Lansing, N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Lansing, Tompkins County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a ten-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on December 6, 2024. The Town of Lansing authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on September 19, 2024, following a public hearing he  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Franchise Renewal Approved for Liverpool, N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Liverpool, Onondaga County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a ten-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on November 21, 2024. The Village of Liverpool authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on August 23, 2024, after a public hearin  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Franchise Renewal Approved for Yates, N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Yates, Orleans County. The approval, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, grants Spectrum a 15-year franchise renewal. Spectrum filed its petition for renewal on November 27, 2024. The Town of Yates authorized the renewal by Resolution, certified on September 12, 2024, following a public hearing held on  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Granted Access to Brooklyn Building for Cable Installation
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 89 Bartlett Street, Brooklyn, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, authorizes Spectrum to access the property after unsuccessful attempts to gain permission from the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024. The company plans to   more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Granted Access to Jamaica Building for Cable Installation
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 81-11 134th Street, Jamaica, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, allows Spectrum access to the property after unsuccessful attempts to contact the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024, supplementing it on November 19, 2024.   more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Granted Access to Woodside Building for Cable Installation
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 51-27 Queens Boulevard, Woodside, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, permits Spectrum access to the property after repeated unsuccessful attempts to contact the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024. The company plans to ins  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Granted Order of Entry for Queens Building
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Spectrum New York Metro, LLC an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at 70-09 45th Avenue, Queens, New York. The order, issued on January 23, 2025, and effective January 30, 2025, allows Spectrum access to the property after repeated unsuccessful attempts to gain permission from the property management. Spectrum filed its petition for the Order of Entry on January 12, 2024, supplementing it on  more

New Congestion Relief Zone Data Captures Magnitude of Faster Commutes for Drivers and Bus Riders, Fewer Vehicles and Surging Express Bus Ridership
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * New Congestion Relief Zone Data Captures Magnitude of Faster Commutes for Drivers and Bus Riders, Fewer Vehicles and Surging Express Bus Ridership MTA Updated Jan 29, 2025 3:30 p.m. 1 Million Fewer Vehicles Have Entered Most Congested Part of Manhattan Since Program Launch Travel Times 10% to 30% Faster at Inbound River Crossings Bus Riders Experiencing F  more

NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES $100,000 TO FUND FIVE STIGMA REDUCTION PROJECTS STATEWIDE
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Justin Mason Communications Director (518) 474-6540 justin.mason@omh.ny.gov NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES $100,000 TO FUND FIVE STIGMA REDUCTION PROJECTS STATEWIDE Anti-Stigma Fund Tax Check-Off Program Provides Five $20,000 Grants to Projects Aimed at Addressing the Stigma Associated with Mental Illness The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced t  more

New York State Department of Health Launches New Youth Campaign Displaying Dangers of Vaping Nicotine
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Department of Health Launches New Youth Campaign Displaying Dangers of Vaping Nicotine Department Launches "Nicotine Equals" Media Campaign Showing Impact of Youth Nicotine Addiction from Vaping ALBANY, N.Y. (January 30, 2025)- The New York State Department of Health has launched a new campaign for youth, Nicotine Equals, which focuses on raising awareness about the ha  more

New York State Health Department Announces Arrest of Central NY Vape Shop Owner for Illegally Shipping E-liquid for Vaping
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Health Department Announces Arrest of Central NY Vape Shop Owner for Illegally Shipping E-liquid for Vaping First Arrest Under Public Health Law That Makes Shipping Vapor Products a Crime Arrest Part of the Department's Multifaceted Effort to Combat Youth Vaping in New York State ALBANY, N.Y. (January 29, 2025) - The New York State Department of Health announced the a  more

Nielsen reveals New Zealand's top automotive ad spenders and shifting passenger vehicle trends
NEW YORK, Jan. 30 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, issued the following news: * * * Nielsen reveals New Zealand's top automotive ad spenders and shifting passenger vehicle trends Auckland - January 30, 2025 - Data released today by Nielsen Ad Intel and Nielsen Consumer & Media Insights (CMI), shows passenger vehicle advertising ranked seventh among the country's top advertising categories between January - December 2024, with the nation's autom  more

NYPA Board of Trustees Approves $400,000 for Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Program
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * NYPA Board of Trustees Approves $400,000 for Energy Storage and Microgrid Training Program Contact: media.inquiries@nypa.gov | (518) 860-9935 Virtual Reality Training to Educate Utility Workforce on Operations and Maintenance of Energy Storage and Microgrid Systems Residents of Disadvantaged Communities Eligible to Enroll in Tuition-Free ESAMTAC Trainings at 14 Lo  more

NYPA Board of Trustees Approves Inaugural Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation in New York State
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * NYPA Board of Trustees Approves Inaugural Strategic Plan for New Renewable Energy Generation in New York State Contact: media.inquiries@nypa.gov | (518) 860-9935 Renewables Strategic Plan Details First Tranche of Projects Across New York, Enough to Power 2.5 to 3 Million Homes Plan Stems From 2023-24 State Budget Enactment for Expanding NYPA's Renewable Power Role   more

Optimum Stream Offers Endless Optionality to Deliver More Choice, Flexibility and Value for Customers
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Optimum Stream Offers Endless Optionality to Deliver More Choice, Flexibility and Value for Customers Over the last 18 months, Optimum has been modernizing our TV offerings with today's consumer in mind. It's no secret that consumer viewing habits have changed dramatically over the last few years, and as the TV landscape continues to evolve, video is n  more

Regents Actions in 33 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * For More Information Contact: JP O'Hare (518) 474-1201 Press@nysed.gov www.nysed.gov Regents Actions in 33 Professional Discipline Cases and 1 Restoration Petition The Board of Regents announced disciplinary actions resulting in the surrender of 1 registration and 5 licenses, and 27 other disciplinary actions. The penalty indicated for each case relates solely to the misconduct o  more

Safer Streets: N.Y. Gov. Hochul Awards $55 Million Statewide to Enhance Emergency Communications Systems
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $55 million would be awarded to 57 counties and New York City to bolster the State's emergency response and communications systems through two grants -- a $45 million grant under the State Interoperable Communications Formula Grant Program and a $10 million grant under the Public Safety Answering Point Grant Program. Both grant programs fall   more

Submissions Due February 14 for the 2025 Hearst Health Prize
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Submissions Due February 14 for the 2025 Hearst Health Prize In partnership with the UCLA Center for AI & SMART Health, the $100,000 Hearst Health Prize recognizes outstanding achievement in managing or improving health through the application of data science LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, January 30, 2025 -- Hearst Health, in partnership with the UCLA Center for AI & SMART Health, announced that submissions   more

Supporting First Responders: N.Y. Gov. Hochul Highlights State Efforts to Protect Firefighters During Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: * * * State Decontamination Protocols Reduce Firefighters' Exposure to Toxic Contaminants by 85 Percent Governor Hochul Introduced Legislation To Ban the Sale of Firefighter Gear Containing PFAS Reducing Exposure to Harmful Contaminants and Mitigating Health Risks * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted the efforts of the State's Office of Fire Prevention and Control's proto  more

Tradeweb's TW SEF Receives SEC Approval for SBSEF Registration
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: * * * Tradeweb's TW SEF Receives SEC Approval for SBSEF Registration NEW YORK - January 30, 2025 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the registration of its swa  more

Valerie Hans Honored with Civil Justice Scholarship Award
ITHACA, New York, Jan. 30 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Valerie Hans Honored with Civil Justice Scholarship Award In December, Valerie P. Hans, the Charles F. Rechlin Professor of Law, and two coauthors were named as one of two winners of the National Civil Justice Institute's 2025 Civil Justice Scholarship Award., Click to open gallery view Credit: Cornell University Valerie P. Hans, the Charles F. Rechlin Professor of Law The team of Hans, Professor Richard Jo  more

Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com Release Winter 2025 Housing Market Ranking
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com(R) Release Winter 2025 Housing Market Ranking [NEW YORK/SANTA CLARA, Calif.] January 30, 2025 -- The Wall Street Journal and Realtor.com(R) today released the Winter 2025 Housing Market Ranking, which revealed Canton-Massillon, Ohio, as the top-ranked market in America. While today's home shoppers have more options than in previous months,   more

White & Case Advises on Pennon Group's pound sterling490 Million Rights Issue
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Barclays Bank PLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc as joint sponsors, joint global coordinators, joint bookrunners and underwriters on Pennon Group plc's fully underwritten pound sterling490 million rights issue. The net proceeds of the rights issue, announced on 29 January 2025, will principally be used as part of a comprehensive financing package to enabl  more

World Trademark Review Recognizes Pillsbury IP Lawyers Among the Elite Once Again
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: In its 2025 report, the World Trademark Review 1000 recognized Pillsbury as one of the top firms for Intellectual Property prosecution, strategy, enforcement and litigation. Pillsbury partners Callie Bjurstrom, Edward Cavazos, Patrick Jennings and Carolyn Toto and special counsel Patricia Cotton each were listed as "Recommended Individuals" in the industry. Additionally, Jennings earned a prestigious gold ra  more

Written Testimony of Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Written Testimony of Commissioner Dr. Betty A. Rosa New York State Education Department Joint Legislative Elementary Education Budget Hearing Good morning Chairs Krueger, Pretlow, Mayer, Liu, and Benedetto. And good morning to the members of the Senate and Assembly who are here today. My name is Dr. Betty A. Rosa, and I am New York's Commissioner of Education. I am   more