ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * "DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 21 Now Available: Meet the Commish The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today launched season three of "DEC Does What?!", the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency's wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. Episode 21--"Meet the Commish"  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 25 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * 12 student speakers selected to represent fellow graduates at Binghamton University Commencement ceremonies Students to make remarks at Harpur, professional schools ceremonies By Laura Reindl Binghamton University will begin its Commencement ceremonies when the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences holds its ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 15, in the Anderson Center's Osterhout Concert Theater  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Bala, Agrawal, Pascual elected to arts and sciences academy Provost Kavita Bala and professors Anurag Agrawal and Dr. M. Virginia Pascual have been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the academy announced on April 23. They are among the nearly 250 new members of the academy, who were recognized for their excellence and who are invited to uphold its mission of engaging across disciplines and   more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brain's 'blue spot' key to healthy aging, early Alzheimer's detection In a demographically diverse sample of healthy people, Cornell researchers found dramatic changes over the human lifespan in the brain's "blue spot" - a tiny region involved in cognition and believed to be the first affected by neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer's disease. Using specialized MRI scans to measure the intensity of  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Building Costs Increase in the First Quarter of 2025 Turner Construction Company announced that the First Quarter 2025 Turner Building Cost Index--which measures costs in the non-residential building construction market in the United States--had increased to the value of 1459. This represents a 1.18% quarterly increase from the Fourth Quarter 2024 and a 3.62% yearly increase from the First Quarter 2024. "The funda  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating Earth Week: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $125 Million Has Been Dedicated to Conservation of Natural Resources Over Last Five Years In celebration of Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that, since 2020, New York has dedicated nearly $125 million to on-farm projects that conserve natural resources, combat climate change, and protect soil and water quality. The pro  more

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Cole and Chelsea DeBoer Return for Season Three of Popular HGTV Series 'Down Home Fab' on Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT WHAT: Down Home Fab WHERE/WHEN: Season Three Premieres Tuesday, May 27, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. WHO: In a new season of the hit HGTV series Down Home Fab, which attracted 7.3 million viewers to its last run, husband-and-wife r  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Global Perspectives: Exploring Sustainable Development in Rwanda and Bangladesh Columbia Climate School students in two classes partnered with global communities and gained hands-on experience in sustainability. By Lylia Saurel This past March, two separate groups of students from the Office of Undergraduate Programs at the Columbia Climate School traveled to Rwanda and Bangladesh a  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Guggenheim Fellows, Women in Cancer Research Award, and More Honors From science to engineering, writing to philosophy, here are the Columbians who received awards recently. Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent days. In this edition, you'll find awards and mileston  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Conference explores post-Covid-19 global health biopolitics The Covid-19 pandemic radically changed perceptions of illness, health, science and ethics, while reconfiguring relationships between doctors and patients, institutions and subjects, among neighbors and communities, and in politics and governance. A three-day conference, " The Biopolitics of Global Health After Covid-19, " will combine biopolitical and   more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell AAP receives gift to endow Judith Kinnard Early Career Design Fellow in Architecture The College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP) recently received a gift endowing the Judith Kinnard Early Career Design Fellow in Architecture, which will be awarded annually beginning in fall 2025. The generous contribution from AAP alumni Judith Kinnard (B.Arch. '77) and Kenneth Schwartz (B.Arch. '79, M.Arch. '83  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell incubators propel startups toward real-world impact Cornell's incubator Class of 2025, composed of startups Llume, Meiogenix and TETmedical, is advancing innovations in human performance monitoring, non-GMO plant breeding and neurological critical care. "These three startups reflect the breadth and impact of innovations that stem from Cornell research - and they also highlight the international attract  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Doctoral Students Earn Summer Funding to Support Dissertation Completion The Summer Funding Competition provides dissertation fellowships to late-stage doctoral students to facilitate progress to degree and dissertation completion. The $4,500 awards are given annually by the Graduate School. This year's recipients are: * Jeffrey Adams, English, College of Arts and Sciences * Akshay, computer and infor  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * During Earth Week, Governor Hochul Announces Launch of Statewide Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of the New York State Adaptation and Resilience Plan to establish a statewide framework to align ongoing State climate adaptation planning and implementation efforts throughout New York communities. Over the course of the next year, this init  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * FOX Unveils Its Summer 2025 Schedule, Featuring New and Returning Unscripted Series and All-New Episodes of "Animation Domination" Favorites TWO NEW UNSCRIPTED SERIES JOIN THE SUMMER LINEUP, INCLUDING RESTAURANT RESCUE SERIES GORDON RAMSAY'S SECRET SERVICE AND COMPETITION SERIES THE SNAKE LEGO(R) MASTERS, HOSTED BY WILL ARNETT, LOCKS IN WITH ITS ALL-NEW FIFTH SEASON, BEGINNING MONDAY, MAY 19 THE 15th SEASON  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release: * * * Global commercial insurance rates fall 3% in Q1 2025, the third consecutive quarterly decrease According to the Global Insurance Market Index released today by Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), global commercial insurance rates fell 3%, on average, in the first quarter of 2025 following a 2% decline in Q4 2  more

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * How Universal Studios Hollywood Creates Career Launching Pads for Aspirational Studio Tour Guides April 24, 2025 Hollywood, California...for most, it's a city in Southern California; for others, it's a mystifying, untouchable, elusive place where hopeful entertainment industry novices come to follow their dreams. While there are no easy answers in how to "make it in Hollywood"   more

WASHINGTON, April 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Titus, Lee, Horsford: Hollywood & Wall Street Owned In case you missed it, Nevada's Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford have just exposed for raking in more money from New York and California liberals than from Nevadans. "Democrats Dina Titus, Susie Lee, and Steven Horsford aren't backed by Nevadans, they're bankrolled by out-of-state, out-of-touch liberal elites   more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Improving Our Roadways: Governor Hochul Announces Start of Construction on New Roundabout Along State Route 29 in Saratoga County Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction is underway on a $3.4 million project that will enhance motorist safety and improve traffic flow along an important travel route in Saratoga County and a key gateway to the historic City of Saratoga Springs. T  more

HAMILTON, New York, April 24 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Kathryn Selfe '24 Receives Carnegie Endowment's Gaither Junior Fellowship Kathryn Selfe '24 has been named a recipient of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) James C. Gaither Junior Fellowship. Each year, Carnegie offers approximately 15 one-year fellowships to graduating seniors and individuals who have graduated during the past academic year. Recipients work as full-time research assistan  more

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * LOVE, DESIRE, AND SHOCKING TWISTS IN TLC'S NEW SERIES, 90 DAY: HUNT FOR LOVE Click HERE for Trailer and HERE for Photos (Los Angeles, Calif.) - Today, TLC announced its newest series, 90 DAY: HUNT FOR LOVE, an exhilarating rollercoaster ride featuring eight singles from the 90 Day universe who are ready to embark on a quest for love once again, joine  more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Appoints Kim L. Yu as Director of Mayor's Office of Contract Services and City Chief Procurement Officer April 24, 2025 Yexenia Markland to Serve as First Deputy Director John K. Katsorhis to Serve as Deputy Chief Procurement Officer NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of Kim L. Yu as the next director of the Mayor's Office of Contract Services (MOCS)  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Modeling tool protects worker health and food chain security Cornell researchers have created a computer model that can help produce farms and food processing facilities control COVID-19 outbreaks, keep workers safe and the food chain secure. With the Food Industry CoVid-19 Control Tool (FInd CoV Control), users input details like work environment, number, age, infection and vaccination history, physical proxi  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Morgan Stanley Tops Extel's Asia Research Rankings for the 11th Consecutive Year HongKong -- Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) today announced that the Firm has once again topped Extel's (previously Institutional Investor) Asia Research Team annual rankings. The Firm is the first to lead the rankings for eleven consecutive years in Asia - a testament to Morg  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Motorola razr reboot: Iconic style, moto ai smarts -- and Verizon-exclusive savings Get a price-lock guarantee on any myPlan and get a motorola razr on us with any trade-in and myPlan. The new motorola razr is coming to Verizon, and it's smarter, sleeker and more iconic than ever. With moto ai built in, it does more of the thinking for you -- organizing notes, creating p  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Muslim chaplain, Diwan Center for Muslim Life awarded Perkins Prize Cornell's Muslim chaplain, Numan Dugmeoglu, and the Diwan Center for Muslim Life received the 29th annual James A. Perkins Prize for Interracial and Intercultural Peace and Harmony during a ceremony April 21 at Willard Straight Hall. Each year, the $5,000 Perkins Prize is awarded to a Cornell program, organization or event making the most sign  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PSC Modifies Budget for Landmark Solar Program NY-Sun Initiative Helps New York Consumers Make Strategic Solar Investments Program Will Produce Enough Clean Solar Energy to Power Nearly 700,000 New York Homes Annually Program Expected to Spur $4.4 Billion in Private Investments, and Supports 6,000 Solar Jobs Program Includes Prevailing Wage Requirements for   more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PSC Seeks to Improve Major Digital Access Initiative First State in the Nation to Implement $15 Broadband Service for Millions of Low-Income New Yorkers, Keeping Money in Their Pockets Commission to Determine if ABA Minimum Broadband Download Speed Should Increase ALBANY -- The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today commenced a proceeding  more

NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * NETFLIX ANNOUNCES SERIES ADAPTATION, UNACCUSTOMED EARTH, BASED ON JHUMPA LAHIRI'S INTERNATIONALLY BELOVED SHORT STORY COLLECTION, PRODUCED BY WARNER BROS. TELEVISION * Today, Netflix announced a new drama series, Unaccustomed Earth, based on the award-winning Jhumpa Lahiri collection of short stories. * Format: Eight Episodes * Logline: Inspired  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has further suspended a proposed major rate increase by Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp., according to a notice issued and effective on April 23, 2025. The suspension delays the implementation of the rate changes through October 30, 2025, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. Liberty Utilities (Liberty SLG) initially filed amendments to its tariff schedule on November 27, 2024, seeking to increase i  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * New York State Child Support Program Launches Redesigned Website Featuring Online Enrollment New Yorkers Seeking Child Support Services Can Now Enroll and Submit Supporting Documentation Online The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance today announced the launch of a new online enrollment form for child support servic  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has officially launched a proceeding to evaluate whether the minimum broadband download speed required under the state's Affordable Broadband Act (ABA) should be increased. An order issued on April 24, 2025, during a Commission session in Albany, initiates the process mandated by the ABA itself. The 2021 Affordable Broadband Act currently requires certain internet service providers (ISPs) with over 20,000 customers  more

NEW YORK, April 23 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Bolsters Bay Area Leasing Advisory with Additions of Sean McCallum and Tyler Paratte April 23, 2025 9:00 AM Newmark announces that tenant leasing advisors Sean McCallum and Tyler Paratte have joined the company, continuing its growth in the Bay Area and bolstering its occupier practice. McCallum joins as Executive Managing Director and Paratte as Director, bringing a combined 24 y  more

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Secures PS153 Million Financing for UK Logistics Portfolio on Behalf of Brookfield and Copley Point Capital April 24, 2025 10:00 AM 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 that the firm has arranged  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: * * * News Corp to Report Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Earnings New York, NY (April 24, 2025) -- News Corp will release its third quarter Fiscal 2025 results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. News Corp Chief Executive Robert Thomson and Chief Financial Officer Lavanya Chandrashekar will discuss the results via a live audio webcast at 5:00 p.m. EDT (Sydney: May 9, at 7:00 a.m. AEST).  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 24 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU Model UN team recognized as Distinguished Delegation at 2025 national conference New Mexico State University's Model United Nations team was named a Distinguished Delegation at the 2025 National Model United Nations (NMUN) conference held earlier this month in New York City, continuing the team's longstanding tradition of excellence in international education, diplomacy and student le  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Professionals sharpen business, legal communication in certificate program Whether drafting a critical email or analyzing a business issue, professionals in every role need strong analytical and persuasive communication skills. Cornell's Legal Writing and Communication certificate program strengthens essential legal writing skills for leaders across industries. According to the program's faculty author Michell  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ratan N. Tata posthumously honored with inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award Faculty, staff, students, and invited guests filled Milstein Hall Auditorium on April 16 for the presentation of the inaugural Ratan N. Tata Distinguished Alumni Award, which was established by Cornell's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning and named in Tata's ('59, B.Arch. '62) honor prior to his passing in 2024. Also its first r  more

NEW YORK, April 24 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER April 25 Episode Lineup REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, APRIL 25 (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, rou  more

ITHACA, New York, April 24 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Roper Roundtable to explore landmark dataset on country's top concerns For more than 80 years, one question has remained a cornerstone of public opinion research: "What is the most important problem facing the country?" Political scientist Laron Williams will explore this question and the data behind it on May 7 at 1:30pm ET. Registration is now open for the Roper Roundtable, a semi-annual virtual event hosted b  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 24 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Slow Food, Big Impact: Stony Brook Southampton Hospital Nutritional Service's Commitment to Quality Meals Earns National Recognition STONY BROOK, NY, April 24, 2025 - Stony Brook Southampton Hospital's Nutritional Services Department is the second healthcare institution in the nation to receive the prestigious "Snail of Approval" award from Slow Food East End (  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on April 24, 2025: * * * Statement from the New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on FDA's Suspension of Milk Quality Control Testing Program "Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has suspended its Grade A raw milk and finished product Proficiency Testing (PT) program. I want to be clear: this move does not put the safety of New York   more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Miesing Heads to South Africa for Fulbright Entrepreneurship Program By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (April 24, 2025) -- During his more than 40-year tenure at UAlbany, Professor Emeritus of Business Paul Miesing made a career of teaching the principles of strategic management and organization behavior. In May, Miesing will head to South Africa as a Fulbright Senior Specialist, where his goal will be to   more

NEW YORK, April 23 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on PIX11's "PIX11 News at 6PM" April 23, 2025 Hazel Sanchez: Really a frightening situation for that area. And joining us now is Mayor Eric Adams, who we just saw in Eileen's report. He toured the scene of that tragic shooting. Kendis Gibson: Yeah, mayor, thank you so much for joining us this evening. This is, sadly, another case of an innocent bystander being killed   more

NEW YORK, April 24 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams, NYPD Commissioner Tisch, Community Leaders and Activists Destroy 3,575 Seized Illegal Firearms, Furthering Mission to end Gun Violence and Keep New Yorkers Safe April 24, 2025 Adel Omrani, President, Reworld, East Region: I'm Adel Omrani, I'm the president of Reworld's East region here, and I'm very privileged and happy to welcome everybody here, especially Mayor Adams, deputy mayo  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following transcript on April 24, 2025: * * * Transcript: MTA Chair and CEO Lieber Appears Live on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Chair and CEO Janno Lieber appeared live on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show to discuss transportation-related topics. A transcript of the interview appears below. Brian Lehrer: It's the Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC. Good morning, every  more

ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Study Shows 90 Percent Metal Pollution Drop in Adirondack Surface Waters Five Decades after the Clean Air Act By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (April 24, 2025) -- A new study published by researchers at the University at Albany has presented the first documented evidence that Adirondack surface waters made a near full recovery from metal pollution since the enactment of the Clean Air Act. Originally p  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study: New imaging tech uses radar and AI to see through bandages, monitor wounds Enables medical professionals to observe skin without removing dressings; aims to reduce secondary infections and save time for caregivers BUFFALO, N.Y. -- University at Buffalo researchers have created new medical imaging technology that uses radar and artificial intelligence to see   more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 24 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate launches MyChart Bedside, an enhanced version of MyChart for admitted patients Upstate University Hospital is introducing an enhanced digital tool for admitted patients--MyChart Bedside--which is designed to reduce anxiety and foster stronger, more connected communication between patients, caretakers, and the care team. Like the hospital's popular Upstat  more

NEW YORK, April 25 -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Verizon Frontline Network Slice launches coast-to-coast Dedicated 5G UW network capacity for first responders strengthens communications for public safety BASKING RIDGE, N.J. - Verizon today announced the availability of the Verizon Frontline Network Slice in select markets nationwide, continuing to build on the company's more than 30-year history of cu  more