NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * A24's HERETIC Begins Streaming Exclusively On Max March 7 A24's HERETIC will make its streaming debut exclusively on Max in the U.S. on FRIDAY, MARCH 7. The film will debut on HBO linear on SATURDAY, MARCH 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET. The film stars Golden Globe nominee Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher, and Chloe East. Two young missionaries are forced to prove thei  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Aquaculture in the Amazon: lessons for food security and sustainability Expanding aquaculture in the Amazon could provide nutritional and economic benefits at a fraction of the environmental cost of cattle grazing, according to a Jan. 24 paper in Nature Sustainability from Cornell researchers and colleagues in the U.S. and Brazil. Such expansion could also come with risks, especially the potential introduction of  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Vilmond Jean-Baptiste February 12, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Vilmond Jean-Baptiste, who died on September 13, 2024 following an encounter with members of t  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 12 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $6 Million Judgment Against Unlicensed Cannabis Store in Brooklyn February 12, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James secured a $6 million judgment against the owner of Big Chief Smoke Shop (Big Chief), an unlicensed cannabis store in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. Big Chief sold cannabis for more than a year without a license and ignored repeat  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Blackstone Life Sciences and Anthos Therapeutics Announce Agreement for Anthos to be Acquired by Novartis for up to $3.1 Billion Reflects the promise of the novel Factor XI inhibitor class of medicines to help prevent strokes and other conditions as well as Abelacimab's potential to provide superior safety Culminates growth journey as part of Blackstone Life Sciences CAMBRIDGE, Mass., February 11,   more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brian Crane named director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, Click to open gallery view Brian Crane, the George W. and Grace L. Todd Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed director of the Weill Institute for Cell and Molecular Biology, an interdisciplinary hub for life sciences research at Cornell. Crane brings to the institute deca  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Feb. 13 -- 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: * * * Broadridge and Upvest to Deliver End-to-End Proxy Voting and Shareholder Disclosure Solutions Broadridge enables Upvest to streamline shareholder interactions with enhanced transparency, further enabling the democratization and digitization of corporate g  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Building Costs Increase in the Fourth Quarter of 2024 Turner Construction Company announced that the Fourth Quarter 2024 Turner Building Cost Index--which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States--had increased to the value of 1442. This represents a 0.70% quarterly increase from the Third Quarter 2024 and a 3.33% yearly increase from the Fourth Quarter 2023 "Construct  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cancer's ripple effect may promote blood clots in lungs Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients - not from other organ sites, as previously thought - according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and University of California San Diego Health. Clots are the second-leading cause of death among cancer patients with advanced dise  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * CD&R Appoints Former Charles Schwab CFO Peter Crawford as Operating Advisor New York, NY February 12, 2025 CD&R (or the "Firm") today announced the appointment of former Charles Schwab CFO Peter Crawford as an Operating Advisor to CD&R funds. Peter will play an active role in helping the firm identify and evaluate new investments in the financial services sector and will work closel  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Chartis, a healthcare consulting firm, issued the following news release: * * * Chartis Named to Vault's Top 50 Consulting Firms and Best Boutique Consulting Firms Lists Chartis, a leading healthcare advisory firm, again has been named to Vault's annual "Best Consulting Firms to Work For in North America" list. Chartis ranked No. 21 among the Top 50 Consulting Firms and No. 17 among the Best Boutique Consulting Firms. "I'm proud that our culture, which actively promotes   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Audio Launches Chance Encounters Podcast Hosted by Francesca Street Based on Street's Popular CNN Digital Series Exploring the Enduring Power of Travel Connections  Episode 1 : Listen Here NEW YORK, NY - February 12, 2025 - Just in time for Valentine's Day, CNN Audio announced today the latest offering in their podcast portfolio, Chance Encounters, hosted by CNN Travel Writer Francesca Street. Based   more

PALO ALTO, California, Feb. 13 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Achieves Top Marks in US, Global Capital Markets Rankings New York - February 11, 2025 - Cooley's global capital markets practice was recognized based on its leading capital markets activity on year-end league tables from Bloomberg, LSEG Data & Analytics, and Deal Point Data. The recognitions were based on Cooley's role in advising on 158 deals globally announced in 2024, comprising more tha  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Keynotes podcast: Life after depression Cornell-led research is challenging the assumption that the prognosis for well-being is poor among those with depression. In national datasets, a substantial group of people who had a diagnosis of depression go on to report well-being, including lives rich with positive emotion, purpose and meaning. In a recent episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell,  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech Announces The Bridge at Cornell Tech: A New Collaborative Workspace for Entrepreneurs and Innovators NEW YORK, N.Y. - Feb. 12, 2025 - Cornell Tech, the groundbreaking campus of Cornell University dedicated to developing leaders and technologies for the AI era, has announced the opening of The Bridge, a new state-of-the-art flexible workspace for entrepreneurs, early and mid-stage ventures, and more e  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Meiji Yasuda in Its $2.28 Billion Acquisition of Legal & General America's US Insurance Business and Strategic Partnership with L&G Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company in its $2.28 billion acquisition of Legal and General Group's ("L&G") U.S. insurance businesses, Legal & General America, and strategic partnership with L&G. Following the closing of t  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley Recognized as #1 Web Trading Platform by StockBrokers.com E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley also earns 15 "Best in Class" distinctions, including mobile trading apps, research, education, and platforms & tools. New York -- E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today announced multiple top honors from the StockBrokers.com 2025 Annual Award  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 12 -- 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

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Celebrates Launch Of NYSE Texas Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the announcement by the New York Stock Exchange, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), of plans to launch NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange to be headquartered in Dallas. "Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America," said   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $150 Million Investments in Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act Funding to SUNY and CUNY Campuses Significant Funding for Climate Adaptation and Mitigation at Multiple Campuses Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $150 million in climate resiliency grants to make New York State's public college campuses greener, more resilie  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $26 Million ConnectALL Investment to Expand Affordable Broadband Access in Oswego County Project Will Deliver High-Speed Internet to More Than 10,700 Homes and Businesses in Central New York Municipal Infrastructure Program Has Now Awarded Over $240 Million Statewide for Broadband Expansion Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a $26 million Connect  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Invests $150 Million to Connect MacArthur Airport to LIRR's Ronkonkoma Station Major Infrastructure Investment To Enhance Transit Accessibility, Create Jobs and Boost Long Island's Economy Advancing MacArthur Airport as a Transportation Hub for Long Island Commuters Part of Governor's Broader Vision for Long Island To Strengthen Transit Connectivity and Foste  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Sports Documentary Series CELTICS CITY Debuts March 3 * The HBO Original nine-part documentary series CELTICS CITY, directed by Emmy (r) -winner Lauren Stowell ("Taquarius Wair: Unstoppable"), executive produced by Bill Simmons (HBO's "Music Box," "Andre the Giant") and Connor Schell ("The Last Dance," "OJ: Made in America"), and co-executive produ  more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 13 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Named Americas Private Equity Law Firm of the Year, Honored with Two Deal of the Year Awards at 2025 USA M&A Atlas Awards NEW YORK (February 12, 2025) - Holland & Knight was recognized as Americas Private Equity Law Firm of the Year at this year's USA M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. In addition, two transactions closed by the firm's attorneys were recognized  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How SARS-CoV-2 evolved through the pandemic A new study from researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) reveals how the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolved from initially prioritizing increased transmissibility to enhanced immune evasion after the Omicron variant emerged. Over the course of the pandemic, the virus has undergone rapid genetic mutations that have led to multiple variants with differing abilities to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: With High Prices Persisting, Trump Tempers Tone on Slaying Inflation Arrow Key Point: "President Trump promised voters that, if elected, he would enact policies that would bring prices down on 'Day 1' in office. But three weeks into his term, Mr. Trump and White House officials have become more measured in how they discuss their efforts to tame inflation.... Most things are still more expe  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Max Original Film THE PARENTING Debuts March 13 * The Max Original film THE PARENTING, starring Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Brian Cox, Edie Falco, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Parker Posey, and Vivian Bang, debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 13 on Max. * Logline: A hilariously terrifying comedy, THE PARENTING follows young couple Rohan and Josh as they plan a perfe  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Adds Investment Funds Regulatory Compliance Partner in New York International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes Allison Scher Bernbach to its New York office as partner and head of the US private equity fund regulatory practice. Allison advises investment funds and private equity sponsors in the increasingly complex regulatory landscape, including through US Securities  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- McDermott Will and Emery, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McDermott Expands Securities Litigation Offering With Strategic Hire International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that Jared Gerber has joined the Firm as a partner in its Litigation Practice Group in New York. Jared focuses his practice on securities litigation, specifically securities class actions and shareholder derivative actions, appellate litigation, and   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 12 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory for Thursday, Feb. 13 - DEC to Mark 21st Successful Year of State's Brownfield Cleanup Program New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and local officials will celebrate another successful year of the State's Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) during a visit to The Rails, a mixed-use apartment complex in the city of Buffalo, Erie   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Measles Cases are on the Rise in U.S. Measles cases are on the rise in the U.S. with cases reported in Alaska, Georgia, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the CDC. Most of the individuals who have the virus were not vaccinated against the measles. Health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. The CDC recommends children get two doses of the MMR sho  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, posted the following news release: * * * Multi-tenant light industrial portfolio in Rockland County, NY trades for $62.75M MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 12, 2025 - JLL Capital Markets announced today the $62.75 million sale of the I-287 Multi-Tenant Light Industrial Portfolio, a three-building, 261,950-square-foot light industrial portfolio in Valley Cottage, New York. The   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- The New York State Education Department posted a report on Feb. 10, 2025, from the Higher Education Committee to the Board of Regents: Regents Committee on Higher Education Members Regent Collins, Co-Chair, Regent Rivera, Co-Chair, Vice Chancellor Chin, Regent Norwood, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Catania, Regent Hale, and Regent Pratts. The Higher Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on February 10, 2024. All members were present except Regent Ca  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- The New York State Education Department posted a report on Feb. 10, 2025, from the P-12 Education Committee to the Board of Regents: Regents Committee on P-12 Education Members Vice Chancellor Chin, Chair, Regent Tilles, Regent Cea, Regent Norwood, Regent Wills, Regent Ferrer, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Rivera The P-12 Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on February 10, 2025. All members were present. Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., Re  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC and Peacock to Lead NBCUniversal's Coverage of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics With just under one year until the XXV Olympic Winter Games begin, NBCUniversal today announced that the NBC broadcast network and streaming service Peacock will be the company's primary platforms for its coverage of Milan Cortina 2026 scheduled for Feb. 6-22, 2026. With Milan and Cortina, I  more

HAMILTON, New York, Feb. 12 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph to Deliver Colgate Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend Keynote Netflix co-founder and former CEO Marc Randolph will deliver the keynote address during Colgate University's Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend on April 4. His visit, at 6 p.m. in Memorial Chapel, is supported through the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate. Arts, Creativity, and Innovation  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Department of Health Raises Awareness About Ebola Virus Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Issues Health Alert Network (HAN) About Ebola Outbreak in Uganda No reported Cases in New York State or the U.S. ALBANY, N.Y. (February 12, 2025) - The New York State Department of Health is raising awareness about Ebola after the Centers for Disease Control and Preventi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Adds Keely Polczynski and Eric Williams to Expanding Retail Capital Markets Practice Group Newmark announces the firm has hired Keely Polczynski and Eric Williams, two respected retail investment sales professionals with more than 20 years of experience each, to its growing U.S. Retail Capital Markets practice group as Senior Managing Directors. Polczynski and Williams will work clos  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Protein shuttling mechanism helps bacteria pump out antibiotics Just as bailing out water with a bucket can save a sinking boat, certain cells have their own special technology for expelling toxins. Unfortunately, "toxins" can include antibiotic treatments. A Cornell-led collaboration has uncovered the equipment that enables bacteria to survive exposure to antibiotics: a shuttling mechanism that helps a complex  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * PUPPY BOWL XXI REACHES 12.8 MILLION VIEWERS AND WAS #1 NON-SPORTS CABLE TELECAST ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Puppy Bowl, the original and longest running call-to-adoption television event, reached 12.8 million viewers across Animal Planet, Discovery, TBS, truTV, Max and discovery+ on Sunday, February 9 th at 2:00pm ET/11:00am PT and secured its place as the #  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ready, set... count! Annual birding event aids research Whether you're in the woods, at a city park, near a lake, on a college campus or simply looking out your window, you're welcome to join the flock of people around the world who annually participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. The four-day event, organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in collaboration with Audubon and Birds Canada, invites volunt  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 12 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers control metal microstructure for better 3D printing Just as a snowflake's intricate structure vanishes when it melts and transforms when it refreezes, the microstructure of metals can change during the 3D printing process, resulting in strengths or weaknesses in the printed product. Cornell researchers have uncovered a way to control these transformations in metal solidification by adjusting alloy c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Seasoned Banking and Finance Attorney Joseph Choi Joins Venable's New York Corporate Practice Washington, DC (February 12, 2025) - Venable LLP is pleased to announce that Joseph (Joe) Choi has joined the firm's New York corporate practice as a partner. After more than 20 years spent counseling on banking and finance law, Mr. Choi brings a wealth of experience advising borrowers and lenders, including financia  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release: * * * TCC Northeast Welcomes Jagger Riefler to NYC Metro Industrial Team Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading real estate developer, is expanding its NYC metro industrial team with the hiring of Jagger Riefler as a Vice President. In this role, Jagger will be responsible for sourcing and overseeing new industrial development opportunities throughout New York, N  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 13 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Team of six Reed Smith partners named top rainmakers in commercial real estate finance NEW YORK - Reed Smith's commercial real estate (CRE) team has been honored by Globe St. as a 2025 Rainmaker in CRE Debt, Equity & Finance. This team, which includes partners Jodi Schwimmer, Randy Eckers, Louis Curcio, David Pisciotta, Michael Estreicher and global co-chair of the firm's Financial Industry G  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Receives Three 'Deal of the Year' M&A Atlas Awards Firm Recognized as Outstanding M&A Law Firm NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke was recognized with three 'Deal of the Year' M&A Atlas Awards from the Global M&A Network in the Private Equity, Canada M&A, and Americas Strategic M&A categories. The firm was also recognized as an 'Outstanding M&A Law Firm.' Global M&A Network recognize  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke's Sarah Rust Pylant Selected as 2025 LCLD Fellow; Chelsea Merritt, Jack Robinson, Moses Tincher, and Nathalie Vega Named to Pathfinder Program ATLANTA, CHARLOTTE, NEW YORK, PROVIDENCE, RICHMOND - Troutman Pepper Locke's Sarah Rust Pylant was selected as a member of the 2025 Fellows Program for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). Additionally, Chelsea Merritt,  more

MELVILLE, New York, Feb. 13 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint Expands Global Innovation Center in India Company Grows Bangalore Operation and Leverages the Expertise of Its Global Team to Accelerate Innovation February 12, 2025 --Verint (NASDAQ: VRNT), The CX Automation Company, announced today that its Global Innovation Center (GIC) in Bangalo  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises A.P. Moller Capital on acquisition of Berge Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised A.P. Moller Capital, a fund management company focused on infrastructure investments, on the acquisition of a majority stake in Berge Infraestructuras y Servicios Logisticos, S.L.U. (Berge) from Berge y Compania, S.A. Founded in Spain over 150 years ago, Berge provides logistics services primari  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises BTIG on Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co.'s US$230 million IPO Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised BTIG, LLC, as sole book-running manager of Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II Co.'s US$230 million initial public offering, comprised of 23 million units at US$10.00 per unit. Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners II is a special purpose acquisition company, and intends to use the pr  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 13 -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises CVC DIF and Cbus on renewable energy auction and project financing Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised CVC DIF and Cbus on their agreement to sell their combined portfolio of renewable energy assets in Australia, including an 80.1 percent stake in Bright Energy Investments, to Potentia Energy (formerly Enel Green Power Australia). "These transactions are a testament to Whit  more