NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * ANTONIA LOFASO WINS FOOD NETWORK'S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS VI NEW YORK - April 21, 2025 - Antonia Lofaso was crowned the champion on last night's finale of Tournament of Champions VI, taking home the belt and prize of $150,000. After weeks of dominating the randomizer and going head-to-head with some of the most talented chefs in the culinary world, An  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, April 22 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard Center for the Study of Hate Awarded GS Humane Corp Grant for Summer Internships ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--Bard College is pleased to announce that the Bard Center for the Study of Hate (BCSH) has been awarded a $75,000 grant from the GS Humane Corp in support of student summer internships through 2027. With this funding, the Center for the Study of Hate expects to sponsor four or five stude  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 22 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Announces Payments Network to Transform Global Money Movement Circle Payments Network connects financial institutions to enable faster, lower-cost, and more transparent cross-border payments using USDC, EURC, and other regulated payment stablecoins New York City -- April 21, 2025 -- Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and st  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Abby Phillip Reports in "100 Days of Trump" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper April 21st, 2025 EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, APRIL 27 AT 8PM ET/PT Promo: https://youtu.be/t3ACtUd9pZo NEW YORK, NY - (April 21, 2025) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a five-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with a deep dive into the first 100 days of President Trump's administration. "100   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Crain's New York: "Don't bet on Elise Stefanik winning the governorship" Crain's New York Business detailed today how Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik "has her work cut out for her" if she runs for governor. Stefanik's record as "a proud, unabashed Trump supporter" - who enthusiastically backs the president's tariffs and efforts to gut health care to give billionaires tax cuts - will b  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Earth Day Spotlight: The Science Behind Heat Pumps (Video) Peter Wirth has a two-fold strategy when it comes to renovating his home. The Brooklyn, New York, native has called Central New York home for more than 40 years. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Fayetteville, New York, the 1960s-era Craftsman house he shares with his wife, daughter and their cat "Spice" not only features many attractive upgrades in   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Exploring Artificial Intelligence Through Immersive Internships Emma Bellai After completing an "Intro to Artificial Intelligence (AI)" course in the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), Emma Bellai '25 was eager to apply everything she learned in class to her internship with Verizon. Joining the Global Network and Technology team as an AI intern, the timing was perfect, as the AI boom in rece  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * Fewer Than Half of Americans Plan to Travel This Summer; Cost is a Major Concern Almost a third of summer travelers will take on debt NEW YORK - April 21, 2025 - With Memorial Day right around the corner and summer travel plans starting to take shape, less than half of U.S. adults (46%) plan to travel this summer, according to a new Bankrate survey. That includes 38% who say they will v  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * First Guerlac Lecture to celebrate 'rock star' science historian A University Lecture will celebrate the life and work of Henry Guerlac '32, M.S. '33, an influential historian of science and Cornell faculty member for three decades. Michael Gordin, Dean of the College and Rosengarten Professor of Modern and Contemporary History in the History Department at Princeton University, will give the lecture, " Was 186  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Fox Corporation Executives to Discuss Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results Via Webcast New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA - April 21, 2025 - Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) will discuss third quarter fiscal 2025 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT on May 12, 2025. Results will be released at approximately 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT on May 12, 2025. A  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Hendricks Chapel Reflects on the Legacy of Pope Francis If you need an expert to discuss the legacy of Pope Francis, you may want to consider Syracuse University Catholic Father Gerry Waterman, OFM Conv., or The Rev. Brian E. Konkol, Ph.D., vice president and dean of Hendricks Chapel. He shared the commentary below. If you'd like to schedule an interview, please reach out to Vanessa Marquette, media relations  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 21 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Innovative Student Group Designs Inclusive Clothing for Neurodivergent Community Students wearing garments from SOLACE Collective's new line of clothing for neurodivergent individuals. Carolyn Fernandes '25 remembers walking out of an interview for a design internship that she ended up not getting. She wondered if fidgeting with her nails--a common, repetitive expression of her nervous energy every day--was  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Jonathan Lam '27 Honored by Amnesty International USA ILR junior Jonathan Lam was recently named the inaugural recipient of the Trailblazer in Organizing and Activism Award given by Amnesty International USA. "Jonathan exemplifies the qualities of a true Amnesty organizer--determined, engaged, and committed to transformative advocacy that changes lives," said Arielle Newton, senior organizer with Amnesty Inter  more

NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Latest Nielsen data shows travel industry ad spend on the rise # Advertising investment up 9% YoY for travel and accommodation Sydney - April 16, 2025 - Nielsen Ad Intel data shows that travel and accommodation has grown strongly over the past year, with advertising investment in the sector reaching $636.7 million from April 2024 to March 2025 - a 9% year-on-  more

ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Let's Get It Done: Governor Hochul Rallies for a Budget Deal to Put Money in Your Pockets, Make Our Streets Safer and Improve Our Mental Health Laws Governor Kathy Hochul today rallied in Rochester alongside community leaders and elected officials as she continues to demand a State Budget deal that makes New York safer and more affordable. The rally comes after a week in which the Governor me  more

NEW YORK, April 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Kicks Off Public Review on OneLIC Neighborhood Plan to Create Nearly 15,000 Homes and Over 14,000 Jobs, Transform Waterfront Access in Long Island City April 21, 2025 Building on Nearly Two Years of Extensive Community Engagement, Plan Would Revitalize Zoning and Require New Developments to Include Permanently Affordable Housing Plan Would Create Over 3.5 Million Square Feet of Commercial and  more

NEW YORK, April 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis April 21, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. " It is with great sadness that I mourn with billions around the world after learning of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. As someone deeply connected to my faith and who represents a city of  more

NEW YORK, April 21 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, Chancellor Aviles-Ramos Expand Signature Initiatives NYC Reads and NYC Solves, Continue to Strengthen Literacy and Math Instruction in New York City April 21, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N6b1_HAJVQ With This Expansion, Over 490,000 Students Will Benefit From NYC Reads and NYC Solves By 2025-2026 School Year NYC Reads Will Be Implemented in Middle Schools for   more

NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MLB Tuesday, April 22 on TBS & Max: Phillies at Mets All MLB regular season and playoff games airing on TNT Sports' networks, as well as pre and postgame coverage, will be available to stream live on Max, as well as on the TBS app on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and at TBS.com. *** Original text here: https://press.wbd.com/us/media-releas  more

ALBANY, New York, April 22 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * NY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture State Comptroller DiNapoli's Analysis Finds NY Received $1.06 for Every $1 Sent to DC in FFY 2023 Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state rank  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * MTA Launches Spring 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey Customers Encouraged to Take Online Survey Available from Monday, April 21 Through Sunday, May 4 Take the Survey Here The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced its Spring 2025 Customers Count Survey launched on Monday, April 21, for New York City Transit, Long Island Rail Road (LI  more

NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Promotes Lisa DeNight to Managing Director, Head of North American Industrial Research April 21, 2025 11:00 AM Newmark announces it has promoted Lisa DeNight to Managing Director, Head of North American Industrial Research. In her expanded role, DeNight will lead all industrial research across the U.S., Canada and Latin America - the latter with a focus on Mexico. She will drive t  more

ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Protecting Highway Workers: Governor Hochul Promotes Work Zone Safety Statewide as Construction Season Begins and Commemorates National Work Zone Awareness Week Governor Kathy Hochul is promoting work zone safety by urging all drivers to slow down, stay alert and follow New York State's Move Over Law to protect roadside workers and other motorists. As construction season kicks into high gear   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, April 22 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Canadian Wildfire Smoke Cooled New York by 3 Degrees and Trapped Air Toxicants By Andrew Smith When smoke from Canadian wildfires turned New York City skies apocalyptically orange in June 2023, it delivered catastrophic air quality and an unexpected side effect: cooling the New York City region by about 3 degrees Celsius. This temperature drop, called "global dimming," which is the opposite of "global  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sibley School hosts industry forum on AI design education As artificial intelligence transforms how engineers design everything from microchips to biomedical devices, ensuring that human skills evolve with technology has become a shared priority among academia and industry., Click to open gallery view Credit: Bridget Fetsko James Melfi, M.S. '14, Ph.D. '16, from senior analysis architect at ASML, and Sam Zou  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sixteen doctoral students lobby on Capitol Hill The annual Cornell Ph.D. Student Advocacy Day took on extra significance this year as 16 doctoral students traveled from the Ithaca campus and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on April 9 to meet with Congress members and their staff. Students emphasized the importance of federal funding in enabling access to graduate edu  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska completes the first mass timber broadcast facility in the U.S., Cincinnati's first modern mass timber project CINCINNATI, OH - Skanska, a global construction and development firm, has completed the first mass timber broadcast facility in the United States--a groundbreaking achievement that also marks Cincinnati's first-ever mass timber development. The 35,000-square-foot, $3  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 21 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Spring Blooms at Four Seasons Hotel New York with the Unveiling of New Seasonal Celebrations and Festivities As spring breathes new life into the city, Four Seasons Hotel New York is blossoming in tandem with the debut of a fresh array of exclusive new seasonal programming and events, designed to delight visitors and guests of all ages alike. From family-friendly activi  more

ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul "I join Catholics around the world in mourning the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis. "Pope Francis embodied the values Christ taught us every day: helping the less fortunate, calling for peace and ensuring every person is treated as a child of God. He led with compassion, humility and inclusivity, emphasizing that God does not disown any of his children  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students help city of Ithaca earn LEED Gold certification When the city of Ithaca received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Cities certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in March, one group of constituents was particularly gratified: the Cornell student team that helped the city earn the distinction. Since fall 2022, the Cornell University Sustainable Design (CUSD) Sustainab  more

ITHACA, New York, April 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study finds protein partnership protects chromosomes A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine provides insights into how cells maintain the tiny end caps of chromosomes as they divide, a key process in keeping cells healthy. Using yeast, the researchers reveal protein interactions that could explain how the enzyme telomerase is tightly regulated to prevent cells from dividing uncontrollably or aging prematurely  more

NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Announces Commentators for 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Presented by GEICO through First Round, Game 4s TNT Sports' Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage will continue with a 14-game slate over five days starting Wednesday, April 23 with Game 2 of the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings at 10 p.m. ET on TBS, truTV and Max. Brendan Burke will call the  more

ALBANY, New York, April 21 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * To Kick Off Earth Week, Governor Hochul Announces $4.85 Million Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Grants Awarded to Municipalities Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $4.85 million in grants is being awarded to municipalities across the state to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers as part of the State's Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grants program. The funde  more

NEW YORK, April 22 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Begins Work on $150 Million New Frayser Community High School The state-of-the-art facility will foster academic excellence and serve as a cornerstone for the Memphis community. Turner Construction Company has begun work on the $150 million New Frayser Community High School, a transformative project that will serve 1,500 students. Spanning 270,000 square feet, the new high school is consolidating the curre  more

NEW YORK, April 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * What's New On Max This May Download photos HERE FEATURED PROGRAMMING Series Debuts May 8 Max Original Unscripted Series CONAN O'BRIEN MUST GO S2 3 Episodes Rollout : Episodes debut weekly Logline : In this riotously funny travel series, Conan O'Brien experiences local cultures and connects with fans he previously met on his podcast.   more