ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficking Ring in the Hudson Valley New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the takedown of a drug trafficking ring in the Hudson Valley that illegally sold cocaine, powder fentanyl, and counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl across Dutchess, Ulster, and Orange Counties. An investigation led b  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Condemns Trump Administration Cuts to World Trade Center Health Program NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after reports that the Trump administration's cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the World Trade Center Health Program: "Recklessly cutting the staffing, funding, and resources that ensure 9/1  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Feb. 20 -- 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: * * * BNP Paribas' Securities Services Business Adopts Broadridge's Global Class Action Solution to Maximize its Clients' Global Asset Recovery Opportunities Broadridge's solution provides comprehensive global class action coverage, maximizes claims and increas  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Bolstering Innovation: Governor Hochul and Senator Schumer Announce $65 Million Expansion of Next-Generation Battery Innovation Company BAE Systems in the Southern Tier Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced that BAE Systems is investing $65 million to expand operations in the Village of Endicott, Broome County. The company will add a total of 150,000 square-feet to   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Berkeley Research Group, a consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * BRG Appoints Senior Expert to Lead APAC Expansion of Competition Practice BRG has announced the appointment of Dennis Beling as a managing director in the firm's Hong Kong office, where he will lead the expansion of BRG's competition practice in APAC, working closely with the EMEA practice. A former chief economist of the Hong Kong Competition Commission, Beling has extensive experien  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Carlyle Group issued the following news release: * * * Carlyle Announces the Listing of Hexaware Technologies, the Largest Technology Services IPO Globally in Over a Decade Mumbai, India and New York, February 19, 2025 - Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) today announced the listing of Hexaware Technologies Ltd ("Hexaware"), a leading global IT services company, on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) in India. Hexaware's total IPO   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 19 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2025 VPA Scholars Twelve seniors in Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college's highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA Scholars program was established to recognize the achievements of the college's top seniors. Students are selected based on academic performance, creative/scholarly work a  more

PURCHASE, New York, Feb. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * Consumers demand more choice and control over how they check out New One Credential solution will empower shoppers with a single credential and multiple ways to pay Today's consumers are at the forefront of embracing technologies that offer convenient and personalized experiences. Gen Z, the generation spanning teenagers to those in their mid-twenties, is leading the charge. I  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Brain bleeds' increase dementia risk, study finds Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have found that intracranial hemorrhages, or "brain bleeds" caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain, doubles a person's risk of developing dementia later in life. While the connection between dementia and ischemic strokes caused by clots that block blood supply to the brain has received more attention, the study, publis  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Illegal market would blunt benefit of menthol cigarette ban Banning menthol cigarettes would spark a robust demand for illegal sales, likely blunting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's stated public health goal of getting people to quit smoking or transition to electronic cigarettes, Cornell economists report in newly published research. Experts in regulatory and consumer cigarette policy, Donald Kenkel, A  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Labor Action Tracker: Work stoppages in '24 fewest since '21 The number of U.S. work stoppages decreased by 23.8% in 2024, compared to 2023, and the approximate number of workers decreased by 45.5%, according to a report (https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/faculty-and-research/labor-action-tracker-2024) published Feb. 19 by the ILR School and the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations. Research  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Feb. 20 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Danaya Wilson's New Book Calls For A New Era Of Ethical, Women-Led Workplaces "Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change" by Danaya Wilson is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK (February 18, 2025) -- Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change by Danaya Wilson is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Video Highlights Firm's Pro Bono Work in 2024 Debevoise & Plimpton LLP proudly presents a video highlighting the firm's pro bono program in 2024, including the work that it has done in collaboration with its longstanding legal services partners, clients, alumni and non-profit organization clients. In 2024, Debevoise lawyers in the U.S. provided over 96,000 hours of fr  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- 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

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Dow Jones Newswires Named as Choice News Provider for IG Invest New York-[February 19, 2025] - Dow Jones Newswires has been named the choice news provider for IG Invest, the latest platform from global retail broker IG, giving users access to editorially-curated, real-time financial news coverage and information from the trusted Dow Jones service. Through the integration of D  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dylan Glazier joins White & Case as a partner in New York Global law firm White & Case LLP has expanded its Global Debt Finance Practice, Investment Funds Practice and Global Financial Institutions Industry Group with the addition of Dylan Glazier as a partner in New York. "Fund finance has evolved into a robust global market that over recent years has seen significant growth a  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 19 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Experts Available: NY Prison Strikes; National Guard Deployment If you're covering the New York State prison strikes and National Guard deployment, two Syracuse University experts are available for interviews. Their details are listed below. If you'd like to schedule an interview with either of them, please email Vanessa Marquette, media relations specialist, at vrmarque@syr.edu. Lynne Vincent Lynne Vincen  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Addresses New Yorkers on Public Safety at State Correctional Facilities Earlier today, Governor Hochul released a video message addressing safety concerns at New York State's correctional facilities. The Governor has prepared to deploy the New York State National Guard if the unlawful, illegal work stoppage. VIDEO : The event is available to st  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $33.6 Million Bridge Replacement Project Along U.S. Route 11 Now in Progress Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work will soon begin on the $33.6 million project to replace the aging bridge carrying U.S. Route 11 over the Oneida River in the Town of Cicero, Onondaga County and the Town of Hastings in Oswego County. The bridge serves as a substantial north-sout  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Safety and Security at New York State's Correctional Facilities and Surrounding Communities Governor Kathy Hochul today announced she has signed an Executive Orde r activating members of the New York National Guard to help ensure the safety and security of New York State's correctional facilities while the illegal and unlawful   more

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Praana Group in Deal to Acquire Owens Corning's Glass Reinforcements Business NEW YORK - Feb. 19, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP is representing Praana Group, an India-based holding group that operates a diverse portfolio of companies primarily serving the industrial sector, in connection with its definitive agreement to acquir  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Hearst Communications Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Hearst To Acquire the Austin American-Statesman from Gannett Co., Inc. NEW YORK, February 19, 2025 -- Hearst, a leading global diversified information, services and media company, today announced an agreement to acquire the Austin American-Statesman from Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI). The announcement was made by Hearst President and CEO Steven R. Swartz, and Gannett Chairman and CEO Mike Reed. Terms were  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Feb. 20 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, posted the following news release: * * * Investor Communications Japan Expands Partnership with Broadridge for Handling Participant Information Disclosure Requests on its Electronic Proxy Voting Platform Tokyo, February 20, 2025 - ICJ, Inc, (Investor Communications Japan) announced today that th  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * John Harras Joins Venable's Growing Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice in New York Venable LLP is pleased to announce that John Harras has joined the firm as a counsel in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice Group. Mr. Harras works with companies to resolve complex employee benefit and executive compensation issues. Specifically, he counsels clients on compliance with t  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 20 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Announces First Quarter Common Stock Dividend BUFFALO, N.Y., Feb. 19, 2025 -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be payable March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 3, 2025. About M&T M&T is a financial holdi  more

PURCHASE, New York, Feb. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * Mastercard appoints Janet George as executive vice president of artificial intelligence Mastercard today announced Janet George as executive vice president of artificial intelligence. George, who will report to the company's chief AI and data officer, will focus on enhancing, protecting and personalizing payments through cutting-edge AI technology. "The opportunity to leverag  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the Town of Gaines in Orleans County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a 15-year franchise renewal, effective immediately. The Town of Gaines authorized the renewal by resolution certified on November 4, 2024, following a public hearing held the same day. The PSC's approval ensures the c  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the ABB KIR-60 current transformer for use in electric metering applications throughout New York State. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, follows a petition from ABB Inc. and confirms the device meets required industry standards. Current transformers play a crucial role in safely and accurately measuring current in high-power circuits. They reduce the current to a level suitable for standard electric me  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 625 7th Ave, LLC to submeter electricity at its recently renovated 98-unit apartment building located at 604 7th Avenue in Troy. The decision, issued on February 19, 2025, allows the building owner to individually meter and bill tenants for their electricity usage. The building, located within National Grid's service territory, features several energy-efficient upgrades, including new Energy Star-rated dish  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a petition from 2700 Church Realty LLC to submeter electricity at its newly completed 69-unit rental building at 2718 Church Avenue, Brooklyn. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, allows the building owner to individually meter and bill tenants for their electricity consumption. The building, located within Consolidated Edison's service territory, includes 21 units designated as affordable housing for indi  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Cablevision of Wappingers Falls, Inc.'s (d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum) cable television franchise with the Village of South Blooming Grove in Orange County. The approval, issued February 19, 2025, grants a ten-year franchise renewal, effective immediately. The Village of South Blooming Grove authorized the franchise renewal by resolution on January 24, 2024, following a public hearing on Janu  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 1 Java Owner LLC to submeter electricity at its newly constructed 834-unit rental building at 18 India Street, Brooklyn. The decision, issued on February 19, 2025, aims to provide more accurate billing and potentially incentivize energy conservation among residents. The building, located in Consolidated Edison's service territory, will consist of a mix of rent-stabilized and market-rate apartments. A portio  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has authorized 335 Eighth Avenue Owner LLC to submeter electricity at its new 188-unit rental building under construction at 335 8th Avenue in New York City. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, will allow individual metering and billing of tenants. The building, located within Con Edison's service territory, will offer a mix of market-rate and affordable housing units. 131 units will be rented at fair-market value, wh  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the City of Utica in Oneida County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a ten-year franchise renewal, effective immediately. The City of Utica authorized the franchise renewal by resolution certified on November 6, 2024, following a public hearing held on the same date. The PSC's approval e  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a 15-year renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the Town of Wheatland in Monroe County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, is effective immediately. The Town of Wheatland authorized the renewal by resolution certified on November 7, 2024, after a public hearing on October 3, 2024. The PSC's approval ensures the continuation of cable serv  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBC's Newest Shows Arrive in February--Three Series, Three Studios, One Night February 19, 2025 NBC is set to premiere three new shows on Feb. 23: The Americas, Suits LA and Grosse Pointe Garden Society. Each series will debut on NBC, with episodes available for streaming the next day on Peacock. Notably, each show is produced by one of Universal Studio Group's divisions -- Un  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * NHL on TNT to Celebrate Hockey Day in America with Star-Studded Doubleheader on Sunday, Feb. 23: Oilers at Capitals & Rangers at Penguins Upcoming NHL on TNT Broadcast Schedule Date Time (ET) Program / Commentators Platform Sunday, Feb. 23 12:30 p.m. NHL on TNT Faceoff Presented by Verizon Chris Chelios, Anson Carter, Colby Armstrong & Liam M  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Suffolk Cable of Smithtown, Inc.'s (d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum) cable television franchise with the Village of Nissequogue in Suffolk County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a five-year renewal, effective immediately. The Village of Nissequogue authorized the renewal by resolution certified on November 21, 2024, following a public hearing on November 19, 2024. The PSC's appro  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 20 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * NUTRL Vodka Seltzer Will "Keep It Tasty" In New Campaign Featuring Its Latest Flavor, NUTRL Lime The new creative brings people together over great taste, while highlighting the brand's top flavors made with real vodka and real fruit juice. NEW YORK, NY - February 19, 2025 - Today, NUTRL Vodka Seltzer, the #2 spirits-based seltzer on the market1, announces the national launch of its ne  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's (d/b/a Charter Communications, Inc.) cable television franchise with the Village of Rhinebeck in Dutchess County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a ten-year renewal, effective immediately. The Village of Rhinebeck authorized the franchise renewal by resolution certified on November 12, 2024, following a public hearing held on the same day. The PSC's appr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2025: * * * Rich Rabin Named Partner in Charge of Akin's New York Office (New York) - Akin announced today that Rich Rabin, head of the firm's New York labor and employment practice, has been named partner in charge of the firm's New York office. The position was most recently held by Abid Qureshi, who is now Co-Chair Elect of the firm. Qureshi's tenure overseeing Akin's New York office was marked by   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Scholastic to Publish the Interactive Illustrative Edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire on October 14, 2025 (New York, NY - February 19, 2025) Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, announced today that it will publish the interactive illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in the U.S. on October 14, 2  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Season Two Of The HBO Original Drama Series THE LAST OF US Debuts April 13 Download Official Tease Posters HERE * The seven-episode second season of HBO's Emmy (r) -winning original drama series THE LAST OF US debuts SUNDAY, APRIL 13 at 9:00p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. * Season 2 logline: Five years after the events o  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc.'s Acquisition of Zokinvy(r) Earns 2025 Distressed M&A Deal of the Year Award Pillsbury's advisement of U.S.-based biopharmaceutical company Sentynl Therapeutics, Inc. in its acquisition of Eiger Biopharmaceutical's Zokinvy(r) (lonafarnib) program was awarded Distressed M&A Deal of the Year at the 16 th Annual Americas M&A Atlas Awards Gala. The awards, which  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- The New York Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Suffolk Cable of Shelter Island, Inc.'s (d/b/a Altice USA d/b/a Optimum) cable television franchise with the Town of Shelter Island in Suffolk County. The decision, issued February 19, 2025, grants a five-year renewal, effective immediately. The Town of Shelter Island authorized the renewal via resolution certified on October 8, 2024, following a public hearing on September 16, 2024. The PSC's   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska completes $20.3M improvement of Gilman Springs Road in Eastern Moreno Valley, CA RIVERSIDE, CA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, has announced the substantial completion of the Gilman Springs Road Phase Six Safety Project in Eastern Moreno Valley, CA. The $20.3M project was awarded to Skanska by the County of Riverside Transportation Department. T  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2025: * * * Skanska completes redevelopment of Lehigh University's historic Clayton University Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania BETHLEHEM, PA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced the completion of the $70M redevelopment of Lehigh University's historic Clayton University Center located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. "We're thrilled to cel  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Statement by Governor Murphy on the Federal Highway Administration's Decision to Rescind Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP) Agreement Authorizing New York's Congestion Pricing Program "I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Duffy for their efforts to halt the current congestion pricing program in Manhattan's Central Business District. "While I have consistently expressed openness   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul "Public transit is the lifeblood of New York City and critical to our economic future -- as a New Yorker, like President Trump, knows very well. "Since this first-in-the-nation program took effect last month, congestion has dropped dramatically and commuters are getting to work faster than ever. Broadway shows are selling out and foot traffic to local bus  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Stephano Kim Joins Fox Corporation as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Advertising Sales Newly Created Role Will Bridge Strategy and Operations Teams New York, NY - February 19, 2025 - Veteran media executive Stephano Kim has joined Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) as Chief Strategy and Operations Officer, Advertising Sales reporting to Jeff Collins, President, Advertising Sales, Marketing and Brand   more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Feb. 20 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Synthetic RIG-I-Agonist RNA Induces Death of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Cells New Rochelle, NY, February 19, 2025--A new study in the peer-reviewed Journal of Interferon & Cytokine Research (JICR) showed that a specific retinoic acid-inducible gene I (RIG-I) agonist RNA (RAR) induces innate immune signaling and death of hepatocellular carcinoma cells in vitro. Click here to read the article now. M  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Tickets are Now on Sale for Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vegas, The First-Ever Year-Round Horro... February 19, 2025 Face Your Fears at Universal Horror Unleashed Universal Horror Unleashed In Las Vegas, The First-Ever Year-Round Horror Experience Year-round screams and unmatched horror is set to begin, with tickets now on sale for Universal Horror Unleashed in Las Vega  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Professor Explores South Korea's Military Modernization through Fulbright Award By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (Feb. 18, 2025) -- Peter Banseok Kwon, associate professor of Korean Studies in the Department of East Asian Studies at UAlbany, is in South Korea researching the history of the nation's defense industry through a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for the 2024-25 academic year. Kwon has been tr  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on Congestion Pricing Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers on congestion pricing. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. PHOTOS: The Governor's Flickr page will  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 20 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we talk to Ivanovich, who is studying climate extremes and humid heat. * * * By Olga Rukovets Back in high school, a chemistry teacher alerted Casey (Catherine) Ivanovich's class to the awe that comes with using math and science as tools to make sense of the mystifying world around them. Ivanovich has since carried this mom  more