NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 22 States Challenge New York's Climate Superfund Law, Citing Federal Overreach and Retroactive Penalties A lawsuit filed by 22 states against New York argues that the state's new climate superfund law oversteps federal authority and unfairly punishes energy producers for past legal activities. New York's law followed a similar one in Vermont, which is also facing legal challenges. I  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A 24-year partnership transforms health care in Tanzania This is Part 1 of a five-part multimedia feature, Dispatches from Mwanza, exploring Weill Cornell Medicine's partnership with Weill Bugando School of Medicine. The partnership improves health care in Tanzania, the U.S. and around the world. The emergency room had a bed, a desk and a chair - and no ER doctor to serve it. Entire wards filled with hundreds o  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring in Western New York February 27, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the takedown of a drug trafficking operation that flooded communities in the Buffalo and Jamestown areas with fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The 130-count indictment char  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Jeremy Bennett February 27, 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 Jeremy Bennett, who died on September 21, 2024 following an encounter with members of the Nassau Coun  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Stands with Service Members in Constitutional Challenge to Transgender Military Ban February 27, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general today filed a brief supporting transgender service members in their constitutional challenge to the President's Executive Order banning transgender Americans from   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Social Security Administration to Maintain Hudson Valley Offices February 27, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today sent a letter to the Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, Lee Dudek, warning that plans to close the White Plains hearing office and reduce services at the Poughkeepsie field office will harm Ne  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Daniel Rivera February 26, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Daniel Rivera, who died on December 5, 2022 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) on December  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CNN's "OutFront" With Erin Burnett Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on CNN's "OutFront" with Erin Burnett. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. Erin Burnett, CNN: So now let's go out front to the Democratic Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul. And Governor, so much to talk to you about, but obviously  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Earlier today, Governor Hochul was a guest on MSNBC's "Morning Joe". AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: William Geist, MSNBC: Let's bring in New York's Democratic Governor, Kathy Hochul. Governor, great to have you here.  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Berkeley Research Group, a consulting firm, presented the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * BRG Welcomes Mark Kilgore as Director in Construction Practice BRG announced today the recent addition of Mark Kilgore as a director in its Construction practice. He brings over forty years of experience in construction management, design, and structural engineering for residential, commercial, and industrial projects. "As a longtime engineer and general contractor,   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Jobs With Clean Energy: Governor Hochul Announces Approval of 25th Renewable Energy Project By New York State Over Four Years Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York State has permitted 25 large-scale renewable energy projects over the last four years, representing 3.6 gigawatts of new solar and wind power in the state's clean energy pipeline. The New York State Office of   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises J.P. Morgan Securities as Financial Advisor to Solventum in the $4.1 Billion Sale of Its Purification & Filtration Business to Thermo Fisher Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising J.P. Morgan Securities as financial advisor to Solventum (NYSE: SOLV) in the $4.1 billion sale of its Purification & Filtration business to Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE: TMO). For more  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advises Unum in Its $3.4 Billion Long-Term Care Reinsurance Transaction with Fortitude Re Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is advising Unum Group (NYSE: UNM) in the $3.4 billion reinsurance agreement of its Unum Life Insurance Company of America subsidiary with Fortitude Reinsurance Company. For more information, please see the company's press release. Unum is an internationa  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Temporary Limited Access to Lake Eaton Campground and Day Use Area The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced temporary limited access to campground and day use areas at Lake Eaton to allow for culvert repair work. Limited access of Lake Eaton, located just north of the village of Long Lake, Hamilton County, will  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Wells Fargo-Led Bank Syndicate in US$1.125 Billion Trophy Office Refinancing Dechert advised Wells Fargo and co-lenders, Bank of America and Bank of Montreal, on the successful refinancing of 3 Bryant Park, one of New York City's premier office properties. The refinancing of 3 Bryant Park, which houses Dechert's New York office, marks a positive shift in market perception and an optim  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Discovery Channel March Programming Highlights Week of March 3, 2025 Sunday, March 9 * "Naked and Afraid" New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel - 8pm ET/PT * From the sweltering jungles in the Philippines to the rugged bluffs of the American Midwest, each episode of the new season presents unique environments, unprecedented obstacles and histo  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 753 February 27, 2025 Download WHEREAS, on September 2, 2021, the federal monitor in the Nunez use-of-force class action stated that steps must be taken immediately to address the conditions in the New York City jails; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2022, the federal court in Nunez approved the Nunez Action Plan, which "represents a way to move forward with concrete measures now to a  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 754 February 27, 2025 Download WHEREAS, it is of utmost importance to protect the health and safety of all persons in the custody of the Department of Correction ("DOC"), and of all officers and persons who work in the City of New York jails and who transport persons in custody to court and other facilities, and the public; and WHEREAS, over 80 provisions in the various Court O  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 755 February 27, 2025 Download WHEREAS, over the past several months, thousands of asylum seekers have been arriving in New York City, from the Southern border, without having any immediate plans for shelter; and WHEREAS, the City now faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that requires it to take extraordinary measures to meet the immediate needs of the asylum seekers whil  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 26 -- 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

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Expert panel sheds light on Middle East conflict A panel of former Middle East leaders and ambassadors will hold a wide-ranging public conversation on the regional politics, power dynamics, and historical and ethnic conflicts that have shaped Israel, Palestine and the broader region, and the potential paths toward a peaceful future. The event will take place on March 10 at 6 p.m. in Bailey Hall. "This is a regi  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Going against one's better judgment amplifies self-blame Kaitlin Woolley '12 was leaning toward taking snow pants to an outdoor event, but her husband suggested she leave them home. As she shivered later, she kicked herself - but did not blame her husband. "I felt like I was living out our research," she said. In a series of experiments, Woolley, professor of marketing and management communications in the Cor  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Southern Tier Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Binghamton will receive $10 million in funding as the Southern Tier winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the Villages of Bath and Dryden will each receive $4.5 million as the Southern Tier winners of the thi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Drama Series LANTERNS Begins Production * Production has commenced on the HBO Original drama series LANTERNS on the historic Warner Bros lot in Burbank. The series, an HBO Original production in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, is based on the iconic DC title "Green Lantern." * Logline: The series follows new recrui  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How to Beat the Winter Blues and More: A Q&A With Cornell Tech's New Therapist Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis In the fall of 2024, Cornell Tech welcomed a counselor dedicated to students on its campus in New York City, expanding efforts to enhance mental health support. The new clinician, Sarah Rubenstein-Gillis, now provides mental health services for Cornell Tech students and others in select New York City-based progr  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Local Leaders Support Attorney General James' Call to Maintain Social Security Administration Offices in the Hudson Valley February 27, 2025 NEW YORK - Dozens of federal, state, and local elected officials across the Hudson Valley have applauded and joined Attorney General James' call to the Social Security Administration to maintain offices in the Hudson Valley. The Trump administr  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces $7 Million Expansion of City Program to Reconnect Fathers to Their Children, Help Prevent Young People From Entering Criminal Justice System February 27, 2025 City's Fatherhood Intiative Supports Fathers by Helping Them Reconnect with Their Children, Provide Financial Support, and Develop Parenting Skills Announcement Comes in Advance of City's First-Ever Symposium Focused on Fatherh  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Ambitious Project to Make Accessible Historical Records of Enslaved People in NYC February 27, 2025 Led by Department of Records and Information Services, NYC Will Begin Transcribing Records Dating to 1660 to Help Historians and Everyday New Yorkers Locate Records Documenting Enslaved New Yorkers City Calling for Volunteers to Help Transcribing Records as It Builds Searchable Databas  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces key Muslim Appointments February 27, 2025 Mohamed Amen Appointed Muslim Senior Advisor Mahedi Hasan Appointed Muslim Liaison Famod Konneh Promoted to Deputy Commissioner/Ethnic Outreach Atia Shahnaz to Continue Serving as Muslim Women Liaison New Appointments and Promotions Further Strengthen Mayor Adams' Commitment to the Muslim Community NEW YORK - New York City Mayor   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 27 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Micron Day Offers Opportunity to Explore, Learn About Micron Technology and Syracuse University Collaboration The first Micron Day, held at Syracuse University Feb. 25, showcased the innovation and growing momentum of the technology company's transformative investment in the community and the deep connections being made with the University and Central New York. "Today is more than just the event. It's about   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates $450M Refinancing for Texas Tower, Trophy Class A Office High-Rise February 27, 2025 5:30 PM Newmark announces the firm has secured a $450 million refinancing loan for Texas Tower, a 47-story trophy office skyscraper in Houston, Texas. Newmark Co-Heads of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jordan Roeschlaub and Jonathan Firestone, Vice Chairmen Clint Frease and Blake Tho  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Ranks No. 1 in Student Housing Investment Sales in the U.S. in 2024 Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces it led student housing investment sales in the U.S. for 2024, according to Real Capital Analyt  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE Reports 400% Increase in CXone Mpower Autopilot Interactions in 2024 as AI Agents Power Future of Customer Service Record breaking year for NICE's CX automation and augmentation: 6 billion AI-augmented interactions and 2 trillion AI-analyzed words per month in 2024 Hoboken, N.J., February 27, 2025 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today revealed a surge   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody adds partner Patrick Tierney in New York to expand Real Estate practice New York, NY. Nixon Peabody LLP has once again expanded its real estate capabilities with the addition of partner Patrick Tierney, who focuses his practice on commercial real estate transactions. A member of the firm's Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice, Patrick represents real estate developers, investor  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York University issued the following news release: * * * New AI System Accurately Maps Urban Green Spaces, Exposing Environmental Divides Team led by NYU's Rumi Chunara uses satellite imagery and deep learning to reveal stark disparities in Karachi's green spaces, offering cities better tools to track and plan vital cooling spaces A research team led by Rumi Chunara--an NYU associate professor with appointments in both the Tandon School of Engineering and the School   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * OWN'S 'THE NEVER EVER METS' RETURNS WITH A DYNAMIC NEW SEASON, AS COUPLES TAKING THEIR ONLINE RELATIONSHIPS INTO THE REAL WORLD UNCOVER SURPRISING SECRETS ABOUT THEIR PARTNERS -New Season Premieres Friday, April 4 at 8pm ET/PT on OWN- * * * (Los Angeles) -- OWN's dating series THE NEVER EVER METS, hosted by actress Ta'Rhonda Jones, returns for its sec  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Feb. 28 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: * * * Paychex Announces Expiration of HSR Waiting Period for Paychex's Acquisition of Paycor Rochester, N.Y. (February 27, 2025) - Paychex, Inc. (Nasdaq: PAYX) ("Paychex"), an industry-leading human capital management (HCM) company delivering a full suite of technology and advisory solutions in   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Represents Nexxen International Ltd. On Successful Completion of Stock Exchange, Trading Structure Changes Pillsbury advised Nexxen International Ltd., a global, flexible advertising technology platform with deep expertise in data and advanced TV, in the recent completion of its previously announced stock exchange and trading structure changes, streamlining to a full and sol  more

ARMONK, New York, Feb. 28 -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Qualcomm and IBM Scale Enterprise-grade Generative AI from Edge to Cloud - Qualcomm and IBM announce expanded collaboration to drive enterprise-ready generative AI solutions across cloud and edge devices. - Plans to integrate IBM watsonx.governance, designed to help businesses manage their AI responsibly at enterprise scale, into the Qualcomm AI Inference Suite and run on devices powered by Qualcomm's high-performance,  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER February 28 Episode Lineup REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 27 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Record Number of Students Honored at Success Scholars Reception Nearly 1,300 first-year students and transfer students in their first year were honored at the University's Success Scholars reception last week. The Success Scholars program recognizes new students who earned a GPA of 3.75 or higher in their first semester, completed a minimum of 15 credits and are in good standing with the University. The hono  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Season Two Of The HBO Original Comedy Series THE REHEARSAL, From Nathan Fielder, Debuts April 20 * The critically acclaimed HBO Original comedy series THE REHEARSAL, from Nathan Fielder, returns for its six-episode second season SUNDAY, APRIL 20 on HBO following and the airing of "The Righteous Gemstones." Episodes will be available on Max Sundays begi  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * SHINICHIRO WATANABE'S GLOBE-TROTTING THRILLER "LAZARUS" PREMIERES APRIL 5 ON ADULT SWIM BURBANK (February 27, 2025) - From anime legend Shinichiro Watanabe ("Cowboy Bebop"), the highly anticipated new series "Lazarus" follows secret agents hunting for a vaccine to save humanity. The new anime will premiere Saturday, April 5 at midnight on Adult Swim dur  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska tops out St. Charles Cancer Center in Redmond, Oregon 53,000 square-foot center reaches major construction milestone, bringing expanded cancer care closer to reality REDMOND, OR - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announced that it has topped out the new St. Charles Cancer Center in Redmond, Ore. This significant milestone marks the completion of t  more

ITHACA, New York, Feb. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students gain decision-making insight from alumna Cheryl Einhorn Students expected a regular lecture from alumna Cheryl Strauss Einhorn '91 during a Jan. 30-31 visit, but what they got was quite different. First, the Robert S. Harrison College Scholar Program students were challenged to form small groups to create a completely new language. Then they speed-brainstormed their way to solve another problem - allow  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports & Max Announce NASCAR Driver Cam "Featured Multiview" Selections for EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix on Sunday, March 2 TNT Sports and Max today announced the driver selections for NASCAR Driver Cam 's Featured Multiview during this Sunday's EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix from Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, with streaming coverage s  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams and Public Schools Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Celebrate 120 Years of Career and Technical Education at New York City Public Schools February 27, 2025 Principal Jaivelle Reed, Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School: Good morning everyone. My name is Jaivelle Reed and I serve as the proud principal here at Chelsea Career and Technical Education High School. It is an honor to w  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ultra-Wealthy Investors Turn to Trump Administration for Family Office Regulations, Tax Policy Clarity As numerous ultra-wealthy investors manage their finances through single-family offices, many are eagerly anticipating policy clarifications from the Trump administration that could streamline operations and reduce the risk of stricter oversight. "Family offices, whether it be from   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Feb. 27 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * University Community, Sleep in Heavenly Peace Build 88 Beds for Local Children Last year, the Syracuse University Volunteer Organization (SUVO) took on its first bed build event on campus. The organization teamed up with the local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to build 44 beds for children in the community. This year, led by SUVO President Claire Ceccoli, the student organization truly doubled down.  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Verizon announces new savings & VIP benefits for customers who bring together Mobile & Home Customers can now save $15/mo and enjoy a Perk like Netflix and Max or Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+) on us when they bundle select mobile and home internet plans, plus other exclusive benefits Only Verizon lets you bundle your mobile and home plan and get  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon sets new 5G upload speed record as it continues to advance its network to manage AI and other emerging workloads Successful trial by Verizon, Ericsson and Qualcomm achieves North American uplink speeds of 480 Mbps using Advanced 5G technologies NEW YORK - As the ecosystem around 5G evolves, Verizon has been actively optimizing its network with 5G advanced technolo  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Lightning Power on US$600 million revolving credit facility transaction Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Lightning Power on the successful repricing of its existing US$600 million revolving credit facility. Lightning Power's portfolio is composed of 18 natural gas-fired power projects owned by LS Power, strategically assembled to create a large-s  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises Zachry Holdings, Inc. on chapter 11 plan Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Zachry Holdings, Inc.--a 100-year old, leading engineering and construction business--on its successful restructuring through chapter 11 cases pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. On February 26, 2025, the Bankruptcy Court confir  more