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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday March 05, 2025 ( 68 items )  

"Friday Night Baseball" Returns to Apple TV+ on March 28
CUPERTINO, California, March 4 -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * "Friday Night Baseball" returns to Apple TV+ on March 28 Exclusive weekly doubleheaders return for a fourth season, with New York Mets at Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles at Toronto Blue Jays "Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series," the new docuseries on Apple TV+, premieres later this month, and a new Apple Immersive baseball film "VIP: Yankee  more

1-800Accountant Adopts Salesforce's Agentforce to Scale Expertise During Tax Season Surge, Now Resolving 50% of Customer Support Inquiries With Digital Labor
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 5 -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * 1-800Accountant Adopts Salesforce's Agentforce to Scale Expertise During Tax Season Surge, Now Resolving 50% of Customer Support Inquiries with Digital Labor 1-800Accountant leverages Agentforce to ease surges in customer support inquiries In the first 24 hours alone, Agentforce resolved over 1,000 client engagements SAN FRANCISCO AND NEW YORK -- March 4, 20  more

34% Of Americans Have Experienced A Financial Scam Or Fraud In The Past 12 Months
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * 34% Of Americans Have Experienced A Financial Scam Or Fraud In The Past 12 Months Of those, almost 2 in 5 have lost money from a financial scam or fraud NEW YORK - March 3, 2025 - More than a third (34%) of Americans have experienced some type of financial fraud or scam in the past year, according to a new Bankrate survey. The majority (68%) of Americans have experienced a financial sc  more

A Stream Home Makeover: Busch Light Edition
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 5 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * A Stream Home Makeover: Busch Light Edition To Celebrate the Return of Its Fishing Cans, Busch Light is Hooking Up One Lucky Angler with the Ultimate Front Yard Fishing Spot March 4, 2025 - NEW YORK, NY - As the beer brewed for the great outdoors, Busch Light knows that finding a fin-tastic fishing spot is easier said than done these days. A record 57.7 million Americans participated i  more

AI models makes precise copies of cuneiform characters
ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI models makes precise copies of cuneiform characters Deciphering some people's writing can be a major challenge - especially when that writing is cuneiform characters imprinted into 3,000-year-old tablets. Now, Middle East scholars can use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify and copy over cuneiform characters from photos of tablets, letting them read complicated scripts with ease. Along with Egyptian h  more

Attorney General James Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Father and Daughter Who Stole Over $230,000 from an Elderly New Yorker
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Conviction and Sentencing of Father and Daughter Who Stole Over $230,000 from an Elderly New Yorker March 4, 2025 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the conviction and sentencing of Frank Whittaker, 56, of Kingston, NY, and his daughter Christine Ellsworth, 39, of Accord, NY, for stealing more than $230,000 from a vuln  more

Betting on Small Modular Reactors to Fuel the Data Center Boom
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Betting on Small Modular Reactors to Fuel the Data Center Boom With the demand for power accelerating along with the AI-driven boom in data centers, big consumers are looking for solutions like next-generation nuclear reactors to fill those needs. A lengthy feature in POWER magazine explored the challenges, risks and opportunities of developing new sources of power like small modula  more

Bloomberg Announces New Original Series "Bullish" Hosted by Sonali Basak, Set to Debut May 2025
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Announces New Original Series "Bullish" Hosted by Sonali Basak, Set to Debut May 2025 Insiders look at Wall Street features global finance's titans and emerging players on Bloomberg Media's full suite of linear, streaming and digital platforms NEW YORK (March 4, 2025) - Bullish, a new original documentary-style series hosted by Sonali Basak is set to debut on Bloomberg Media platforms in May  more

BRG Expands Antitrust and Competition Practice With Addition of Dr. Ai Deng as Managing Director in Washington, D.C.
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Berkeley Research Group, a consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * BRG Expands Antitrust and Competition Practice with Addition of Dr. Ai Deng as Managing Director in Washington, D.C. Global expert services and consulting firm BRG announced that Dr. Ai Deng has joined the firm's Antitrust and Competition group as a managing director in Washington, D.C. A renowned economist and thought leader, Dr. Deng brings nearly 20 years of experience in economic   more

Consumers Upgrading Mobile Devices Faster as Signs of AI Adoption Emerge
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Consumers Upgrading Mobile Devices Faster as Signs of AI Adoption Emerge Decreasing Age of Trade-in Devices in Second Half of 2024 Coincides with Launch of Next-Gen AI-Enabled Devices ATLANTA, March 4, 2025 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier global protection company that safeguards and services connected devices, homes, and automobiles in partnership with the world's leading br  more

Continuing China Practice Investment, Pillsbury Pursues License to Practice Locally in Hong Kong
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Continuing China Practice Investment, Pillsbury Pursues License to Practice Locally in Hong Kong Pillsbury has received regulatory approval to transition its established Hong Kong office to a Hong Kong solicitors' firm, enabling Pillsbury to advise clients on both local and inbound work. The necessary documents have been filed with and approved by the Law Society of Hong Kong, with pr  more

Dan Simkowitz, Clare Woodman and Sharon Yeshaya to Speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Dan Simkowitz, Clare Woodman and Sharon Yeshaya to Speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference Dan Simkowitz(opens in a new tab), Co-President of Morgan Stanley, will speak at the Annual Morgan Stanley European Financials Conference which will be held in London, UK, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. GMT (7:00 a.m. ET). Cla  more

E*TRADE From Morgan Stanley Releases Monthly Sector Rotation Study
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley Releases Monthly Sector Rotation Study E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley today released the data from its monthly sector rotation study, based on the E*TRADE customer notional net percentage buy/sell behavior for stocks that comprise the S&P 500 sectors. About E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley and Important Notices E*TRADE from Morga  more

Ex-Senior Director of Investigations and Litigation in DOJ's Antitrust Division Joins Fried Frank
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Former Senior Director of Investigations and Litigation in DOJ's Antitrust Division Joins Fried Frank Fried Frank announced today that Kathy O'Neill has joined the firm as a partner in its global Antitrust and Competition Department, based in Washington, DC. O'Neill served nearly 16 years in the Department of Justice (DOJ)'s Antitrust Division. O'Neill fo  more

EX-White House Counsel Joins Latham's Chicago and Washington, D.C. Offices
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Former White House Counsel Joins Latham's Chicago and Washington, D.C. Offices Ed Siskel brings extensive government experience at the highest levels to the firm's top-tier White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice. Latham & Watkins LLP/1 is pleased to announce that Ed Siskel has joined the firm's Chicago and Washington, D.C. offices as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations Pra  more

Governor Hochul Announces Launch of First Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) in Central New York Region
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Launch of First Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) in Central New York Region Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of a new Mobile Medication Unit (MMU) which will provide services in the Central New York Region under the direction of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). MMUs offer a wide range of addiction services, including medication for ad  more

Governor Hochul Convenes a Roundtable with Farmers and Agriculture Leaders, Discussing Tariffs, Global Competitiveness and Economic Resiliency
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Convenes a Roundtable with Farmers and Agriculture Leaders, Discussing Tariffs, Global Competitiveness and Economic Resiliency Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul convened a roundtable with farmers and agriculture leaders impacted by the Trump administration's tariff policy. The Governor discussed global competitiveness and international markets in the wake of the Trump Admin  more

Graystone Consulting Named a Best Investment Consultant by Coalition Greenwich
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * Graystone Consulting Named a Best Investment Consultant by Coalition Greenwich Graystone Consulting, a business of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), announced today that it was named by Crisil Coalition Greenwich, a leading global provider of strategic benchmarking, analytics, and insights to the financial services industry, as one of three firms designated a  more

HBO Documentary Films And Sandbox Films In Production On Documentary About Flaco, The Beloved NYC Owl That Captured Hearts Around The World, Directed By Penny Lane
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Documentary Films And Sandbox Films In Production On Documentary About Flaco, The Beloved NYC Owl That Captured Hearts Around The World, Directed By Penny Lane * HBO Documentary Films is currently in production with Sandbox Films and Spinning Nancy on a documentary about Flaco, a male Eurasian eagle-owl who gained worldwide attention after he was m  more

HBO Original Film Written And Directed By Jesse Armstrong To Debut This Spring
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Film Written And Directed By Jesse Armstrong To Debut This Spring * HBO will debut an original film, written, directed, and executive produced by seven-time Emmy (r) winner and Oscar (r) -nominated Jesse Armstrong (HBO's "Succession"), this spring. Production on the film begins this month in Park City, Utah and will be Armstrong's feature   more

HGTV's 'Rock the Block' Pits Veterans Against Rookies In a New Season of the Blockbuster Competition Series
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HGTV's 'Rock the Block' Pits Veterans Against Rookies In a New Season of the Blockbuster Competition Series Rock the Block, HGTV's highest-rated series that attracted more than 13.6 million viewers to its last run, will return for a new season on Monday, April 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The fresh seven episodes will raise the stakes like never before when two  more

Hunkeler Innovationdays: Kodak Brings Shot on KODAK Film Productions to Life on the KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press
ROCHESTER, New York, March 5 -- Kodak issued the following news release: * * * Hunkeler Innovationdays: Kodak brings shot on KODAK Film productions to life on the KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press Kodak caused a stir at Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 in Lucerne, Switzerland, with a spectacular application printed on the KODAK PROSPER 7000 Turbo Press. At an event for international trade media and industry analysts, Kodak demonstrated the speed of the world's fastest web-fed inkjet press, which was  more

HVS Executive Search Appoints Robin Ostrov as Vice President in North America
LOVELAND, Colorado, March 4 -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, issued the following news release: * * * HVS Executive Search Appoints Robin Ostrov as Vice President in North America NEW YORK, NY, March 3, 2025: Robin Ostrov has joined HVS Executive Search as Vice President, based in New York. With more than 20 years of expertise in retained executive search and corporate talent acquisition within the hospitality industry, she specializes in placing senior executives in both pr  more

ITT Showcases Innovations in Motion Control, Actuation Components and Customization Software at ProMat 2025
WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 5 -- ITT Inc., a manufacturer of engineered components that serve end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense, issued the following news release: * * * ITT Showcases Innovations in Motion Control, Actuation Components and Customization Software at ProMat 2025 STAMFORD, Conn., March 3, 2025 - ITT Inc.'s (NYSE: ITT) Enidine and Compact brands will showcase their portfolios of reliable, customized motion control solutions and upgraded product   more

Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, Eric Balfour, And More Join Season Four Of HACKS
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, Eric Balfour, And More Join Season Four Of HACKS * The Max Original comedy series HACKS, 2024 Emmy (r), Golden Globe (r), and Critics Choice Awards winner for Outstanding Comedy Series, has added Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins, Bresha Webb, Robby Hoffman, and Eric Balfour as guest   more

Latham & Watkins Adds Experienced Tax Partner in London
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham & Watkins Adds Experienced Tax Partner in London Arrival of Serena Lee adds further depth to the firm's top-tier Transactional Tax and Investment Funds Practices. Latham & Watkins/1 is pleased to announce that Serena Lee has joined the firm's London office as a partner in the Transactional Tax and Investment Funds Practices. Lee advises companies, asset managers, and financial institutions on  more

Latham & Watkins Expands Investment Funds Practice in New York
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Latham and Watkins, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Latham & Watkins Expands Investment Funds Practice in New York Mark Proctor advises private fund managers on structuring, establishing, and operating private investment funds. Latham & Watkins LLP/1 is pleased to announce that Mark Proctor has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Investment Funds Practice. Proctor advises clients on the establishment of, investment in, and ongoing o  more

M&T Bank Appoints Carmen Magistro as Northern Pennsylvania Regional President
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Appoints Carmen Magistro as Northern Pennsylvania Regional President Magistro brings 22 years of experience, more than 16 with M&T BUFFALO, N.Y., March 4, 2025 -- M&T Bank (NYSE: MTB) has appointed Carmen Magistro as Northern Pennsylvania Regional President. Previously serving as M&T's Commercial Senior Group Manager for Northern Pennsylvania Commercial & Industrial, Magistr  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.2 Million Sale of Grocery-Anchored Retail Asset in Rego Park
ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $5.2 Million Sale of Grocery-Anchored Retail Asset in Rego Park NEW YORK, Mar. 3, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 9,640-square-foot building anchored by C-Town Supermarket in Rego Park, Queens, New York. The proper  more

Max Launches In Turkey On April 15
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Max Launches In Turkey On April 15 Max will officially launch in Turkey on Tuesday, April 15. Turkish streaming service BluTV will evolve into Max, an advanced global platform with enhanced features and functionality, leveraging BluTV's local storytelling power and combining it with an even richer lineup of content. With Max, subscribers will continue  more

Mayor Adams Appoints Amber Cartwright as Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education
NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Appoints Amber Cartwright as Executive Director of Mayor's Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Amber Cartwright as the executive director of the Mayor's Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education. Cartwright enters into the role with nearly three decades of experience in child care and early childho  more

Mayor Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Dr. Katz Announce Expansion of Innovative Program to Keep More Medically-Vulnerable Homeless New Yorkers Out of Shelters
NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals CEO Dr. Katz Announce Expansion of Innovative Program to Keep More Medically-Vulnerable Homeless New Yorkers Out of Shelters Expansion Will Allow 100 More Patients Experiencing Homelessness a Place to Stay for up to 90 Days After Major Health Event Medical Respite Program Helps Improve Health Outcomes for Patients, Reduces Hospital Stays, and Provides Access to Health  more

Michelob ULTRA Offers NBA Fans the Chance to "Play For An ULTRA" on Some of The League's Most Iconic Courts
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, March 4 -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Michelob ULTRA Offers NBA Fans the Chance to "Play For An ULTRA" on Some of The League's Most Iconic Courts Michelob ULTRA's calls on fans of Chicago Bulls, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, & Orlando Magic to "Play Like A Pro" with a Michelob ULTRA on the line March 3, 2025 - ST. LOUIS, MO - Fresh off the success of the brand's "Play For An ULTR  more

MTA and Google Public Sector Announce Preventive Track Maintenance Pilot Program
NEW YORK, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release: * * * MTA and Google Public Sector Announce Preventive Track Maintenance Pilot Program Cost-Effective Program Retrofits Subway Trains with Sensors and Leverages Cloud and AI Capabilities to Detect and Analyze Potential Track Defects Enhances Track Inspection Process, Making Subway System Safer and More Reliable The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced a pil  more

N.Y. Agriculture Dept. Reminds Eligible Farmers Registration is Open for New York's 2025 Farm Employer Overtime Credit Advance
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news: * * * State Department of Agriculture Reminds Eligible Farmers Registration is Open for New York's 2025 Farm Employer Overtime Credit Advance Encourages Eligible Farmers to Register Now and Begin Recordkeeping for the January 1 - July 31 Period to Receive Reimbursement Later This Year The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (AGM) today reminded eligible farmers th  more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge Federal Uncertainty Requires Cautious Fiscal Preparation New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, largely as a result of stronger tax revenue projections and a reduction in the cost of providing services to asylum seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY  more

N.Y. State Department of Transportation to Host Public Information Meeting on Proposed Bridge and Culvert Replacement Project in Erie County
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * State Department of Transportation to Host Public Information Meeting on Proposed Bridge and Culvert Replacement Project in Erie County Open House Set for Wednesday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Evans Center Volunteer Fire Department The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will host a public information meeting on Wednesday, March 12, from 4 to 6 p.m. pe  more

N.Y. State Power Authority: BIRD Energy Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Develop Green Energy Alternative to Emergency Generators
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * BIRD Energy Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Develop Green Energy Alternative to Emergency Generators New York Power Authority to Collaborate with Israeli-based Phinergy on Aluminum-Air Energy Storage Demonstration Project WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and Phinergy, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of clean energy solutions, are being awarded a $1.5 milli  more

National Grid, State Agencies Reach Agreement on Micron Transmission Project; Public Comment Open
ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., operating as National Grid, has reached a joint proposal agreement with key New York State agencies regarding the construction of underground transmission lines to serve Micron Technology's new fabrication facilities in the Town of Clay, Onondaga County. The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has now opened a period for public comment on the proposal. Case 24-T-0120 involves National Grid's petition for a Certificate of Enviro  more

New Podcast Finding Mom's Killer Explores Firsthand Story of a Young Boy Who Teams Up With a Detective on the Investigation Into His Mother's Murder
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: * * * New Podcast Finding Mom's Killer Explores Firsthand Story of a Young Boy Who Teams Up with a Detective on the Investigation Into His Mother's Murder Reporter Steve Fishman Takes Listeners Inside the Captivating Story of Collier Landry and a Detective Who Join Forces to Discover the Truth Listeners Can Subscribe to The Binge to Listen To The Full Season Today New York, NY - March 3, 2025 - Sony Music Ente  more

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Issues Emergency Executive Order 756
NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 756 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 address the ongoing crisis at R  more

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Issues Emergency Executive Order 757
NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 757 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 Orders entered in Nunez v. City  more

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Issues Emergency Executive Order 758
NEW YORK, March 4 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Emergency Executive Order 758 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 while continuing to serve the tens  more

New York State Department of Health Provides Update on Latest CDPAP Transition Progress, Including New Testimonials From PPL Facilitator and CDPAP Personal Assistant
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- 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, Including New Testimonials from PPL Facilitator and CDPAP Personal Assistant Nearly 95,000 Consumers and Nearly 95,000 Workers Have Either Started or Completed the Registration Process "It's clear they [PPL] are working hard to ensure every Consumer and Personal Assistant who is willing to engage  more

News12 Westchester: Protesters in Mount Kisco worry GOP-led budget cuts will impact Medicaid
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * News12 Westchester: Protesters in Mount Kisco worry GOP-led budget cuts will impact Medicaid Mike Lawler Was A Deciding Vote on the GOP's Budget Blueprint That Could Decimate Medicaid Days after Mike Lawler jeopardized health care coverage by voting with his extreme party bosses for House Republicans' cruel budget blueprint, " hundreds of " Lower Hudson Valley voters held a prote  more

Nixon Peabody Realigns Leadership Team Following Milestone Year
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody realigns leadership team following milestone year Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP announced it has realigned its leadership team to focus on advancing 2025 priorities and delivering against its strategic plan. Changes include the creation of new roles emphasizing industry-focused strategy and lateral recruiting, and the selection of a new leader for the firm's Project Finance, Infrastr  more

Nixon Peabody Taps Ex-U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha as Partner
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody taps former US Attorney Zachary Cunha as partner Providence, RI. Nixon Peabody LLP is pleased to announce that Zachary A. Cunha, former United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, has joined the law firm as partner in the Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice. Zach's arrival to Nixon Peabody caps a 20-year career with the US Department of Justice (D  more

NYPA Employees Recognized With EPRI Technology Transfer Awards
WHITE PLAINS, New York, Feb. 27 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * NYPA Employees Recognized With EPRI Technology Transfer Awards Promising Research Focuses on Electric Vehicles, Vegetation and Wildlife Management, and Decarbonization Five New York Power Authority (NYPA) employees have been selected to receive prestigious 2024 EPRI Technology Transfer Awards for implementing collaborative research to the electricity sector and its customers. The an  more

NYPSC Revokes Operating Certificates of 157 Telecommunications Companies
ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has revoked the Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCNs) and cancelled associated tariffs for 157 telecommunications companies that failed to comply with state regulations. The action, announced in a notice issued February 28, 2025, follows a January 28th order giving non-compliant companies until February 27th to file required Telecommunications Carrier Critical Information (TCCI) forms. The PSC's o  more

NYS Office of General Services Commissioner Jeanette Moy Announces Opening of Annual Student Exhibit Featuring Art Inspired by the Empire State Plaza Art Collection
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on March 3, 2025: * * * OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy Announces Opening of Annual Student Exhibit Featuring Art Inspired by the Empire State Plaza Art Collection Student Art From 17 Area School Districts on View at the Empire State Plaza Exhibit Reception on Thursday, March 13, to Feature Capital Region Arts Educator, Activist, and Muralist Jade Warrick as Guest Speaker New York Stat  more

Panels discuss federal research funding threats, opportunities
ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Panels discuss federal research funding threats, opportunities Lead with values, innovate, engage with your community, contact elected officials, write to local newspapers - and work to build more resilient systems. Those were some of the strategies legal and policy experts shared on Feb. 28 during a pair of public panels organized by faculty and students to discuss the state of science research amid proposed se  more

Pillsbury Advises Verfico Technology in Acquisition by Odin
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Verfico Technology in Acquisition by Odin Pillsbury advised Verfico Technology, the premier provider of wage assurance and compliance solutions, in its recent acquisition by Odin, the leading platform for workforce visibility and compliance. The acquisition paves the way for the launch of Odin 3.0, the first true end-to-end worker-level compliance platform. Odin 3.  more

Prominent M&A Lawyer Morton Pierce Joins Fried Frank's Global M&A and Private Equity Practice
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Prominent M&A Lawyer Morton Pierce Joins Fried Frank's Global M&A and Private Equity Practice Fried Frank announced today that Morton A. Pierce has joined the firm as a senior counsel in its M&A and Private Equity Practice, based in New York. Pierce is a prominent corporate lawyer with more than 40 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acqui  more

Skanska Celebrates Topping Out Milestone at Rice University's New Business School Building
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates topping out milestone at Rice University's new Business School building HOUSTON, TX - Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, recently achieved a significant construction milestone at Rice University with the topping out of the new $54.5 million building for Rice Business, home to the Jones Graduate School of Business and the Virani   more

Skanska Selected for Renovation and Expansion of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Reedy Creek Laboratory
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska selected for renovation and expansion of North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Reedy Creek Laboratory DURHAM, NC - Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, has been awarded a $62 million contract by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NC DEQ) for the renovation and expansion of its Reedy Creek Laboratory in Raleigh, North  more

Skanska Wins 2025 Placemaking Award for The Eight From Bellevue Downtown Association
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska wins 2025 Placemaking award for The Eight from Bellevue Downtown Association The LEED Platinum certified Class A+ tower has 80 percent of office space leased BELLEVUE, WA - Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, was honored by the Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) with a 2025 Placemaking award for The Eight at BDA's Annual Celebration. Placemaking Awa  more

Solar solutions: Workers face challenges in renewable energy sector
ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Solar solutions: Workers face challenges in renewable energy sector Solar solutions series This is Part 4 in a five-part multimedia feature examining Cornell's cutting-edge, interdisciplinary contributions to solar energy research as New York state works to achieve its goal of 70% renewable energy by 2030. Part 1: 'Crazy' perovskite offers sustainable alternative to silicon Part 2: Bio-inspired approach cre  more

Statement From Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on the Passing of Hazel Dukes
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr., the Board of Regents, and State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa on the Passing of Hazel Dukes Hazel Dukes was a trailblazer whose lifelong dedication to civil rights and education transformed countless lives across New York State and beyond. Her staunch and unwavering advocacy for equity in education opened doors for generations of   more

Statement from Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton I am honored that Governor Kathy Hochul has entrusted me to carry out the Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) critical work. My mission is clear: tangible results to deliver clean air and water for every New Yorker while protecting the environment and our invaluab  more

Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul "At my direction, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has placed 15 individuals on leave in connection with the death of Messiah Nantwi, a 22-year-old individual incarcerated at Mid-State Correctional Facility. While the investigation into this incident is ongoing, early reports point to extremely disturbing conduct leading to Mr. Nantwi  more

Study: 'Ball and chain' mechanism inactivates key ion channel
ITHACA, New York, March 4 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study: 'Ball and chain' mechanism inactivates key ion channel A new study has unveiled a precise picture of how an ion channel found in most mammalian cells regulates its own function with a "ball-and-chain" channel-plugging mechanism, according to investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The findings boost the understanding of ion channel biology and could lead to new drugs that target these channels to treat   more

Thomson Reuters Recognizes 12 Nixon Peabody Attorneys as 'Stand-Out Lawyers'
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Thomson Reuters recognizes 12 Nixon Peabody attorneys as 'Stand-out Lawyers' Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to share that Thomson Reuters has recognized 12 of the firm's attorneys as "Stand-out Lawyers." Honorees were nominated independently by clients for their exemplary service. Stand-out Lawyers are nominated as part of Thomson Reuters' annual Sharplegal study by senior in-house legal   more

Top Latin Record Label Rancho Humilde, Sony Music Latin, and Sony's Columbia Pictures Join Forces to Release 'CLIKA'
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on March 4, 2025: * * * Top Latin Record Label Rancho Humilde, Sony Music Latin, and Sony's Columbia Pictures Join Forces to Release 'CLIKA' A Groundbreaking Feature Film Defining the Global Impact and New Era of Mexican-American Culture Set August 15th, 2025 Theatrical Release Jimmy Humilde, CEO of Rancho Humilde, the powerhouse Mexican American recording label, is expanding his legacy into feature films and te  more

Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Bennet Moskowitz Named to City & State New York's 2025 Law Power 100 List
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Partner Bennet Moskowitz Named to City & State New York's 2025 Law Power 100 List NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Bennet Moskowitz has been named to the 2025 Law Power 100, a list of the most influential legal professionals in New York politics and government compiled by City & State New York. The list features high-profile elected officials, pow  more

U.S. Small Business Employment Remains Stable in February
ROCHESTER, New York, March 5 -- Paychex, a provider of integrated human capital management solutions for payroll, human resources, retirement and insurance services, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Small Business Employment Remains Stable in February Hourly earnings growth for workers continued below three percent Rochester, N.Y. (March 4, 2025) -- According to the Paychex Small Business Employment Watch, the Small Business Jobs Index, which measures employment growth among U.S  more

Unraveled: Student-Curated Exhibition Explores the Art and Meaning of Weaving
HAMILTON, New York, March 4 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Unraveled: Student-Curated Exhibition Explores the Art and Meaning of Weaving This spring, the Longyear Museum of Anthropology is showcasing the student-curated exhibition Unraveled: Labor and Meaning Behind Weaving. Created by 10 students in the fall 2024 MUSE 300: Museum Curating class, the exhibition brings together an incredible range of textiles, baskets, and fiber art from around the world, showcasing the  more

Verizon Announces Strategic Partnership With Accenture to Help Organizations Tackle Emerging Cybersecurity Threats
NEW YORK, March 4 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon announces strategic partnership with Accenture to help organizations tackle emerging cybersecurity threats What you need to know: * Verizon Business and Accenture will help customers across all industries and businesses of all sizes become cyber resilient. * New advanced services will help companies identify security vulnerabilities and detect, respond to and rec  more

Vodafone and IBM Work to Future-Proof Smartphone Security With Quantum-Safe Cryptography
ARMONK, New York, March 4 -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Vodafone and IBM Work to Future-Proof Smartphone Security with Quantum-Safe Cryptography Vodafone demonstrating proof of concept with IBM's Quantum Safe technology to enhance Vodafone Secure Net, its all-in-one security service Armonk, New York, March 3, 2025 - Today, Vodafone and IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced a collaboration aimed at protecting customers and their data from future risks related to quantum computers when b  more