ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CNN to Update New Yorkers on Long Island Brush Fires Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CNN. The Governor updated New Yorkers on the brush fires in Long Island, and the ongoing state of emergency to prioritize the deployment of resources toward fire suppression and necessary evacuations. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are  more

ITHACA, New York, March 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Concert Series hosts Sona Jobarteh, musician of the West African griot tradition Sona Jobarteh will perform in the next Cornell Concert Series (CCS) production on March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall. Preserving her musical past, Sona Jobarteh innovates to support a more humanitarian future. The spirit of her musical work stands on the mighty shoulders of the West African griot tradition; she is a living  more

ITHACA, New York, March 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell faculty honored for community-engaged innovation Thirteen faculty members from across Cornell are being honored by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement with this year's Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Awards. With one recipient in each college, the awards recognize faculty who have developed community-engaged learning, leadership or research activities that create curricular and co-curric  more

NEW YORK, March 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Focus Features' Conclave Hits $100M at the Global Box Office March 07, 2025 Focus Features' "Conclave" has surpassed the $100 million mark at the global box office, marking a significant achievement for the studio and its international partners. Directed by Edward Berger and based on Robert Harris's 2016 novel, the film delves into the intricate process of electing a new pope,  more

ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs New York State Landmarks to be Lit Purple in Celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month Governor Kathy Hochul today directed landmarks across the State to be lit purple in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8 and in recognition of Women's History Month. The Governor has remained committed to furthering the fight for women's rights   more

ITHACA, New York, March 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Join the climate action conversation: Center for Cities' spring symposium in New York City The challenges to people and the built environment posed by climate change are increasingly urgent. In urban centers such as New York City, extreme weather events concentrate risks to residents and infrastructure. What actions should we take in the short, medium, and long term? How do we overcome the political and economic   more

ITHACA, New York, March 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Possible biomarker identified for Crohn's disease with arthritis type People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a potential biomarker, according to new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The study, published Feb. 13 in Gut Microbes, also demonstrated that th  more

FRAMINGHAM, Massachusetts, March 4 -- The Princeton Review issued the following news release: * * * The Princeton Review 2025 College Hopes & Worries Survey Findings 9,317 College Applicants and Their Parents Reported Their Dream Colleges, Application Stress, Financial Aid Need, Admission Test-Taking, Views about AI, and More * #1 "Dream College" Among Students: MIT * #1 "Dream College" Among Parents: Princeton * 73% Report High Stress About Applications * 98% Need Financial Aid * 92% Pl  more

ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul "Minutes ago, I spoke with County Executive Ed Romaine about the brush fire in the Pine Barrens and informed him that the State of New York is here to provide any resources and support he needs. The New York National Guard has already begun providing air support by helicopter and is coordinating with local law enforcement. I have also deployed personnel fro  more

ITHACA, New York, March 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Water competency focus of modernized swim requirement Cornell's Swim Graduation Requirement has been modernized to focus on student water safety competency and promote lifelong water safety skills, over swimming proficiency, after an evaluation and recommendation by the Faculty Advisory Committee on Athletics and Physical Education. The updated requirement now tasks students with demonstrating their ability to   more