ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Multistate Coalition Block Trump Administration from Freezing Essential Federal Funding January 31, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a court granted a motion filed by her office and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general to halt the implementation of a new Trump administration policy th  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement in Response to Louisiana Indictment of New York Doctor January 31, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after a grand jury in Louisiana indicted a New York doctor for providing abortion care: "Abortion care is health care. The criminalization of abortion care is a direct and brazen   more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Jan. 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Presents Their February Favorites01/31/2025 National Book Club Selection: This Is a Love Story by Jessica Soffer The bookseller also highlights four new Albums of the Month New York, NY - January 29, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the newest books and music to be featured in Barnes & N  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Benjamin Widom, influential physical chemist, dies at 97 Benjamin Widom, Ph.D. '53, Goldwin Smith Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), died Jan. 23 in Ithaca. He was 97. An influential scientist in the field of physical chemistry, Widom was awarded the Boltzmann medal, one of the highest honors in the field, in 1998 for his work in sta  more

HAMILTON, New York, Jan. 31 -- Colgate University issued the following news: * * * Blumenstyk and Stephens Kick Off Spring 2025 Presidential Speaker Series with Discussion of Role of Higher Education Colgate's spring 2025 Presidential Speaker Series, "The University and the Public Good: The Role of the American College in Our Time," launched on Jan. 23 with a Q&A session led by President Brian Casey featuring New York Times opinion writer Bret Stephens and former Chronicle of Higher Education  more

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Feb. 1 -- Booking.com issued the following news: * * * Booking.com Highlights Personalized Travel Experiences in New Booking.yeah Ad Campaign with Iconic Muppets Characters, Debuting During the Big Game The new creative showcases how Booking.com has something for everyone - from hotels to vacation rentals across the U.S. - and ultimately helps travelers "find exactly what they're booking for" NEW YORK - January 31, 2025 - Booking.com, the global leader in connecti  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Con Edison Proposes Investments to Maintain World-Class Reliability, Meet Growing Demand for Clean Energy, and Enhance Customer Support * Plan Includes Support to Increase Electrification of Buildings & Transportation, Help Drive Economic Growth * Funding to Expand Outreach for Enrollment in Energy Affordability Program * Investments to Fortify Grid for Extre  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Launches New Web-Based Form to Report Suspected Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Wild Birds New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced an online platform for the public to report suspected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in wild birds. The platform was designed as part   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * DPS to Conduct an Orange Alert System Test on Wednesday, Feb. 5 The Department of Public Safety (DPS) will conduct a test of the Orange Alert Campus Crisis Alert Notification System on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 12:40 p.m. It will be a full test of the system, which includes notifications sent via email, text message and voice call. The test will also include the Orange Alert outdoor siren system on the University'  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: Fried Frank announced today that Geoff O'Dea has joined the firm as a partner in the Restructuring Department in London. He joins from Goodwin Procter. O'Dea's clients include private equity, family office and special situations investors, direct lenders, banks, security agents, insolvency practitioners, corporations, boards and independent directors. His practice  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: On Monday, January 27, Fried Frank filed an amicus brief in the Georgia Supreme Court on behalf of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the Georgia Obstetrical and Gynecological Society. These physician-led advocacy organizations are dedicated to ensuring patients have access to high-quality and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Gabe Vasquez vows to fight Trump agenda in Trump-won district Despite occupying a Trump-won district, Gabe Vasquez just vowed to fight and obstruct the Trump agenda his constituents voted for. Vasquez said " we need to be able to push back on this administration in a forceful and in an aggressive way " during a recent interview. Vasquez also attacked deportations of criminal illegal migra  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 1 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Anne Lopez, along with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equi  more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 31 -- Cornell University issued the following news: * * * Inclusive Excellence Podcast: Exploring spiritual diversity and wellbeing In this episode of the Inclusive Excellence Podcast, co-hosts Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel are joined by Joel Harter and Saorsa Wissman from Cornell's Office of Spirituality & Meaning-Making (OSMM) to discuss their efforts in creating inclusive spaces for individuals of all religious, spiritual and secular backgrounds. As Cornell's c  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined J & A Concrete Corp. $2,500 for damaging a gas service line on Staten Island. The incident occurred on August 9, 2024, at 19 Shelley Avenue, when the company damaged a 1/2-inch high-pressure plastic gas service while installing curbs and sidewalks. The PSC's investigation confirmed that J & A Concrete Corp. failed to notify the one-call notification system before excavating, a violation of 16 NYCRR Part 753. This  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * January 31, 2025 The TNets February programming lineup is as follows: Saturday, February 1st * "Kong: Skull Island" - Dinner and a Movie" hosts Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen welcome "Chimp Crazy" star Tonia Haddix on TBS - 8:00pm ET/PT * Every Saturday, actor Jason Biggs ("American Pie," "Orange Is the New Black") and "The New York Times" bestse  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from 12 Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives January 31, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 attorneys general today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * JOINT STATEMENT FROM 13 STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL: PRESIDENT TRUMP IS MISLEADING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ON PURPOSE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND ACCESSIBILITY INITIATIVES Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington,   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from 13 State Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with the attorneys general of Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York,   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 31 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Joint Statement from Twelve State Attorneys General: President Trump is Misleading the American People on Purpose of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Initiatives (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, with the attorneys general of California, Delaware, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, to  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Law Students Achieve Strong Bar Passage Rates Through Continued Investment in Student Success The College of Law continues to demonstrate its commitment to student success with recent bar exam passage rates. Among all jurisdictions, 86% of recent graduates--those who earned their degrees between 2022 and 2024--successfully passed the bar exam in the February or July 2024 administration. In Uniform Bar Exam (UB  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- Marsh McLennan, a provider of professional services, issued the following news release: * * * Marsh McLennan reports strong fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results * Full-Year Revenue Growth of 8%; Underlying Revenue Growth of 7% * Full-Year GAAP Operating Income Increases 10%; Adjusted Operating Income Increases 11% * Full-Year GAAP EPS of $8.18; Adjusted EPS Increases 10% to $8.80 * Fourth Quarter GAAP EPS of $1.59; Adjusted EPS Increases 11% to $1.87 NEW YORK, Jan  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, along with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equi  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Meet the newest faculty at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Three latest hires bring skills and experiences to strengthen the school By Scott Sasina Three new faculty members have joined the Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2025. Assistant Professor Yuanjun "Steve" Shen is the newest hire to join the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences. "My rese  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 (TNSres) -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * New research could improve the safety of drone shows, warehouse robots, and self-driving cars. * * * By Jennifer Chu, MIT News Drone shows are an increasingly popular form of large-scale light display. These shows incorporate hundreds to thousands of airborne bots, each programmed to fly in paths that together form intricate shapes and patterns across the   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking public comment on proposed modifications to the Standardized Interconnection Requirements (SIRs) for distributed generation and energy storage systems up to 5 MW. These changes aim to address cost estimation issues that have been raised within the Interconnection Policy Working Group. The Department of Public Service staff filed the proposed modifications on January 10, 2025, under Case 24-E-0621. The prop  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined Dale Giraudin's Basement Systems of New York $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during construction work. The incident occurred on July 1, 2024, at 24 Tamara Lane, Cornwall on Hudson, New York, when the company damaged a 1/2-inch high-pressure plastic gas service while installing drainage pipe. The PSC's investigation confirmed that Dale Giraudin's Basement Systems of New York failed to notify the one-call no  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined DeGennaro Construction, LLC $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during excavation work in Harrison, New York. The incident occurred on April 8, 2024, at 221 West Street, when the company damaged a 1-inch low-pressure plastic gas service while excavating to install a sewer line and remove trees. The PSC's investigation confirmed that DeGennaro Construction, LLC failed to notify the one-call notification system   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined J & C Landscaping & Maintenance, 2 Inc. $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during landscaping work. The incident occurred on September 20, 2024, at 160 Saint Marks Lane, Islip, New York, when the company damaged a 1-inch high-pressure plastic gas service while grading the property. The PSC's investigation confirmed that J & C Landscaping & Maintenance, 2 Inc. failed to notify the one-call notification system   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined J. Brownie Contracting Inc. $10,000 for damaging a gas service line for the second time within a year. The latest incident occurred on September 18, 2024, at 124 Central Parkway, Merrick, New York, when the company damaged a 1/2-inch low-pressure plastic gas service during building demolition. The PSC's investigation confirmed that J. Brownie Contracting Inc. failed to notify the one-call notification system befo  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has imposed a $2,500 penalty on The L.C. Whitford Co. Inc. for damaging a gas distribution main during excavation work. The incident occurred on October 3, 2024, at 129 Marina Drive, Montour Falls, New York, when the company damaged a 6-inch high-pressure plastic gas main while installing a cross culvert sleeve. The PSC's investigation confirmed that L.C. Whitford Co. failed to notify the one-call notification system befor  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined Terra Tech Site Development Inc, doing business as Peconic Bay Materials, $2,500 for damaging a gas line during excavation. The incident occurred on September 11, 2024, at 260 Cox-Neck Road, Mattituck, New York, when the company damaged a 11/4-inch high-pressure plastic gas service while removing a tree. The PSC's investigation revealed that Peconic Bay Materials failed to notify the one-call notification system   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined Matthew Dormandy, doing business as Pemrick Farms Construction, $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during construction work. The incident occurred on September 4, 2024, at 6 West Cobble Hill Road, Loudonville, New York, when the company damaged a 1-inch high-pressure plastic gas service while installing a frost wall. The PSC's investigation confirmed that Dormandy/Pemrick Farms Construction failed to notify t  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined S & S Containers Inc. $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during demolition work in Brooklyn. The incident occurred on March 25, 2024, at 290 Beaumont Street, when the company damaged a 11/4-inch high-pressure steel gas service while demolishing a building. The PSC's investigation confirmed that S & S Containers Inc. failed to notify the one-call notification system before beginning demolition, a violation of   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined Summit Paving and Masonry, Inc. $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during excavation work. The incident occurred on July 22, 2024, at 958 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, New York, when the company damaged a 1-inch high-pressure plastic gas service while excavating a gravel parking lot. The PSC's investigation confirmed that Summit Paving and Masonry, Inc. failed to notify the one-call notification system be  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined Texopilli Construction Corp. $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during construction work. The incident occurred on July 30, 2024, at 141 Kingston Boulevard, Island Park, New York, when the company damaged a 1/2-inch high-pressure plastic gas service while installing a foundation. The PSC's investigation confirmed that Texopilli Construction Corp. failed to notify the one-call notification system before beginn  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined Titan Industrial Services Corp. $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during demolition work. The incident occurred on August 2, 2024, at 155th Street, Springfield Gardens, New York, when the company damaged a 3-inch low-pressure plastic gas service while demolishing a building. The PSC's investigation revealed that Titan Industrial Services Corp. failed to notify the one-call notification system before commenci  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined TM Desmond, LLC $2,500 for damaging a gas distribution main during excavation work in Jamestown. The incident occurred on January 16, 2024, at 270 Cole Avenue, when the company, while performing sewer line repairs, damaged a 4-inch high-pressure plastic gas main. The PSC's investigation found that TM Desmond, LLC failed to verify the location of the underground gas line by means of hand-dug test holes before exca  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has fined Turf Tek USA, LLC $2,500 for damaging a gas service line during construction work in Brentwood. The incident occurred on April 16, 2024, at 50 Timberline Drive, when the company damaged a 4-inch plastic gas service while installing pilings. The PSC's investigation confirmed that Turf Tek USA, LLC failed to notify the one-call notification system before excavating, a violation of 16 NYCRR Part 753. This regulation  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has initiated its biennial review of alternative rate structures for commercial electric vehicle (EV) charging, as mandated by its January 2023 Demand Charge Alternatives Order (Case 22-E-0236). This review focuses on the effectiveness of programs implemented to date, including Demand Charge Rebate Programs for commercial charging customers and public DCFC charging sites. The PSC is seeking public comment on whether   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a notice soliciting public comments on a key study regarding energy storage deployment. The focus of the request is the "Joint Utilities' Study of Non-Market TD Energy Storage Use Cases and Related Process Proposal," filed on October 29, 2024, as part of Case 18-E-0130, concerning the state's Energy Storage Deployment Program. The Joint Utilities, comprised of major New York energy providers including Cent  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Department of Health Making Strides To Increase Access to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Among New York Residents Data-to-Action Report Outlines Positive Impact of Buprenorphine to Treat New Yorkers with Opioid Use Disorder Number of New Yorkers Prescribed Lifesaving Buprenorphine to Treat Opioid Use Disorder Increased by 7 Percent from 2020-2023 ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 1 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress More Than 22,000 Consumers Have Either Started or Completed the Registration Process As Registration Continues to Accelerate, Department Remains on Track to Meet April 1 Goal ALBANY, N.Y. (January 31, 2025) - The New York State Department of Health today announced the latest progress made on the C  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Recapitalization of 14-Property Dallas-Fort Worth Self-Storage Portfolio for Hines and CubeSmart January 31, 2025 9:00 AM Newmark announces the firm has brokered a recapitalization and new joint venture between Hines and CubeSmart for a 14-property self-storage portfolio located across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Newmark Vice Chairman and leader of the firm's Nationa  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and Washington, today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and di  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Seth Gilbertson appointed UB's chief campus counsel BUFFALO, N.Y. - Seth F. Gilbertson, a recognized leader in the field of higher education law with expertise in international programs, disability law and artificial intelligence, has been appointed the University at Buffalo's chief campus counsel. He will lead UB's Office of General Counsel, which provides comprehen  more

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

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Coast Guard awards Verizon Business $66 million Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions task order Media contact Geoffrey Basye 202-748-1882 geoffrey.basye@verizon.com WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded Verizon Business an 8-year Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) task order worth up to $66 million over the life of the contract. Under this agre  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 1 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB names Kathleen Heckman VP for university advancement BUFFALO, N.Y. - Kathleen Heckman, who in her role as the University at Buffalo's interim vice president for university advancement played a pivotal role in helping the university achieve the largest fundraising campaign in university and SUNY history, has been named vice president for university advancement, UB P  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 31 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * VPA Inaugurates New Warehouse Gallery with 'Overture: 2025 Faculty Survey' The College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) at Syracuse University will inaugurate its new Warehouse Gallery with an exhibition celebrating the work of its faculty. Opening Friday, Feb. 7, and on view through Monday, March 3, "Overture: 2025 Faculty Survey" features 26 faculty artists and designers who have received both national   more

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

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following joint statement on Jan. 31, 2025: * * * Attorney General Nick Brown, with the attorneys general of California, Illinois, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont today issued a joint statement addressing President Trump's recent executive orders purporting to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and diversity, equi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised ORLEN S.A., one of the largest multi-energy corporations in Central and Eastern Europe, on the issuance of ten-year unsecured bonds with a nominal value of US$1.25 billion and a 6% annual coupon. This marks ORLEN's inaugural bond issuance targeted at US investors based on the registration exemption pursuant to Rule 144A under the US Securities Act. The bonds were iss  more