Thursday - May 22, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday May 07, 2025 ( 62 items )  

Baruch College: Pursuing Change - MPA Student Abraham Lugo Selected for Inaugural Johnson Justice Fellowship
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Baruch College issued the following news: * * * Pursuing Change: MPA Student Abraham Lugo Selected for Inaugural Johnson Justice Fellowship Baruch College graduate student Abraham Lugo (MPA '25) has long been a champion for immigrant rights and community advocacy. Originally from Caracas, Venezuela, Lugo moved to New York City in 2021--an important step in his journey to becoming a leader in social justice. Now studying at the Marxe School of Public and International Affai  more

Binghamton University Generates Nearly $1.5 Billion for Local Economy
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 6 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University generates nearly $1.5 billion for local economy Economic-impact report examines 2023-24 By Eric Coker When more than 4,700 Binghamton University students walk across the Commencement stage this month, they will be celebrated by nearly 25,000 family and friends who have likely bolstered the local economy by spending money at shops, restaurants and hotels. In 2023-24, Binghamton Univer  more

Binghamton University: Art of Science Winner X-rayed a Conch Shell
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 6 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Art of Science winner X-rayed a conch shell S3IP scientist wins top prize in annual Art of Science competition By Katie Liu Senior scientist Anju Sharma took first prize in the Visualizing the Unseen category and Best in Show at this year's Art of Science competition for her artwork detailing the intricate arches and cavities inside a conch shell. Sharma, who works at the S3IP Center of Excellence, accomp  more

Bloomberg Expands IBVAL Front Office Pricing to Cover Emerging Market Bonds
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Bloomberg issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Bloomberg Expands IBVAL Front Office Pricing to Cover Emerging Market Bonds IBVAL extends pricing coverage for customers trading liquid securities around the globe and around the clock Bloomberg today announced its innovative AI-powered pricing solution, Intraday BVAL (IBVAL) Front Office, now covers emerging market bonds, delivering greater pricing transparency to some of the most liquid international bond   more

Book Explores Turning Confidence and Passion Into a Career Legacy
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 7 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * New Book Explores Turning Confidence And Passion Into A Career Legacy "The Champagne CEO" by Terri Eagle is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK (May 6, 2025) --The Champagne CEO: A Sparkling Journey of Success Through Courage, Confidence, and Collaboration by Terri Eagle is now available on Amazon. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes. In The   more

Broadridge Enhances OpsGPT, Introducing New Agentic Capabilities to Further Optimize Global Post-Trade Operations
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, May 7 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: * * * Broadridge Enhances OpsGPT, introducing new Agentic Capabilities to Further Optimize Global Post-Trade Operations Key enhancements include inventory optimization, fails research, and mail integration automation for better connectivity and outcomes NEW YORK  more

Buffalo State Hosts In-demand Workshop on Augmented Human Intelligence and AI
BUFFALO, New York, May 7 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Buffalo State hosts in-demand workshop on augmented human intelligence and AI On Saturday, April 19, Buffalo State University hosted a workshop titled "Augmented Human Intelligence in the Age of AI" at the Jacqueline Vito LoRusso Alumni and Visitor Center. The free, open-to-the-public event was capped at 80 participants and quickly reached capacity due to interest from Buffalo State students, faculty  more

By the Numbers: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Devastating Impact of Federal Cuts on AmeriCorps Programs Throughout New York
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * By the Numbers: Governor Hochul Updates New Yorkers on the Devastating Impact of Federal Cuts on AmeriCorps Programs Throughout New York Governor Kathy Hochul today shared a breakdown of how the Trump administration's cuts to the AmeriCorps programs will end several critical services that New Yorkers rely on, including disaster preparedness resources, educational support for students, and enviro  more

Celebrate Mother's Day with Sophistication at TY Bar at Four Seasons Hotel New York
TORONTO, Ontario, May 6 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Celebrate Mother's Day with Sophistication at TY Bar at Four Seasons Hotel New York Available only on Sunday, May 11, 2025, this refined celebration at Four Seasons Hotel New York invites guests to an exclusive dining experience at TY Bar, an intimate, design-forward lounge in the heart of Midtown. Crafted to honour the women who deserve nothing but the best, this event pa  more

Charles Wharton, plasma physicist, dies at 99
ITHACA, New York, May 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Charles Wharton, plasma physicist, dies at 99 Charles "Chuck" Benjamin Wharton, professor emeritus of electrical engineering and a distinguished expert in plasma physics, died April 12 in Ithaca, New York. He was 99. Wharton joined Cornell in 1967 as a professor in what was then the School of Electrical Engineering, where he helped establish the Laboratory of Plasma Studies. Throughout his 25-year career at Corne  more

Citi and SDX Join Forces to Unlock Access to Tokenized Private Market Assets for Global Issuers and Investors
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Citi and SDX Join Forces to Unlock Access to Tokenized Private Market Assets for Global Issuers and Investors Citi will join SDX as a custodian and tokenization agent as both parties work together to unveil an industry-first solution in the third quarter of 2025 Zurich - Citi and SDX today announced their collab  more

ConstructReach's "I Built This!" Returns to Houston, Inspiring Construction Careers
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * ConstructReach's "I built this!" returns to Houston, inspiring construction careers Event in partnership with Skanska and Procore Technologies aims to inspire and educate the next generation HOUSTON, TX -- ConstructReach proudly returned to the Houston area for its latest "I built this!" event, reigniting enthusiasm for careers in construction among high school students across the reg  more

Enidine and Compact Automation to Highlight Expansive Product and Software Offerings for Critical Automation Needs at Automate 2025
WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 7 -- ITT Inc., a manufacturer of engineered components that serve end markets in transportation, flow, energy, aerospace and defense, issued the following news release: * * * Enidine and Compact Automation to Highlight Expansive Product and Software Offerings for Critical Automation Needs at Automate 2025 STAMFORD, Conn. - May 6, 2025 - ITT Inc.'s (NYSE: ITT) Enidine and Compact Automation brands will return to Automate 2025 from May 12-15 to showcase their industr  more

Founder's Guide To Protecting Digital Platforms From Unnecessary Risks
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 7 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * A Founder's Guide To Protecting Digital Platforms From Unnecessary Risks 'Bulletproof Your Marketplace' by Jeremy H. Gottschalk is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK (May 6, 2025) -- Bulletproof Your Marketplace: Strategies for Protecting Your Digital Platform by Jeremy H. Gottschalk is available today on Amazon. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of   more

FOX NEWS BOOKS TO DEBUT 'BEHIND THE BADGE: ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE ON AMERICA'S HOMEFRONT' BY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR JOHNNY JOEY JONES
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS BOOKS TO DEBUT "BEHIND THE BADGE: ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE ON AMERICA'S HOMEFRONT" BY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR JOHNNY JOEY JONES NEW YORK - May 6, 2025 - FOX News Books, the publishing imprint for FOX News Media, will release its 15th title, "Behind the Badge: Answering the Call to Serve on America's Homefront," authored by veteran and FOX News Media contributor Johnny Joey Jones. Publis  more

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 53 Affordable and Supportive Homes in Rochester
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 53 Affordable and Supportive Homes in Rochester Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of 53 new homes throughout Rochester's Beechwood neighborhood as part of a $27 million scattered Site redevelopment along Federal Street that transformed obsolete Rochester Housing Authority properties into affordable, supportive homes for families and indi  more

Graduating Research Quartet Synthesizes Long-Lasting Friendships Through Chemistry
SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Graduating Research Quartet Synthesizes Long-Lasting Friendships Through Chemistry Senior researchers (pictured from left to right) Morgan Opp, Lucy Olcott, Jesse Buck and Isabella Chavez Miranda helped advance Professor Robert Doyle's cutting-edge obesity and diabetes treatments. When Jesse Buck '25, Isabella Chavez Miranda '25, Lucy Olcott '25 and Morgan Opp '25 started as student researchers in medicinal ch  more

Here's Everything You Need to Know About Universal Orlando Resort's Newest Theme Park: Universal Epic Universe
NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news on May 5, 2025: * * * Here's Everything You Need to Know About Universal Orlando Resort's Newest Theme Park: Universal Epic Universe The opening of Epic Universe will transform Universal Orlando Resort into a weeklong vacation destination comprised of four theme parks that are home to the most innovative theme park experiences ever created. Universal Epic Universe - Opening Date Revealed   more

IBM Study: CEOs Double Down on AI While Navigating Enterprise Hurdles
ARMONK, New York, May 7 -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Study: CEOs Double Down on AI While Navigating Enterprise Hurdles - CEO respondents say they expect the growth rate of AI investments will more than double over the next two years - 50% of surveyed CEOs report that rapid investment has resulted in disconnected technology within their organization ARMONK, N.Y., May 6, 2025 - A new global study by the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value found that surveyed CE  more

ICYMI: Jared Golden is bankrolled by coastal elites
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Jared Golden is bankrolled by coastal elites A report exposes that Jared Golden - who claims to be an "independent voice" for Maine - is bankrolled by out-of-state radicals... And Mainers are sick of it. Just 10% of Golden's itemized individual contributions came from Maine, while most came from the liberal bastions of New York, Massachusetts, and California. But it's clear why - G  more

ICYMI: Out of touch Josh Riley is bankrolled by soft-on-crime radicals
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Out of touch Josh Riley is bankrolled by soft-on-crime radicals A scathing report details that out of touch Democrat Josh Riley is bankrolled by soft-on-crime radicals... And it's been going on for years. And Riley's support for this radical agenda hasn't come without its consequences. New York has seen countless criminals released without bail thanks to the very reforms Riley is cha  more

Leading Healthcare Executive Examines How AI, Big Tech, And Retail Medicine Are Reshaping The Industry
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 7 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Leading Healthcare Executive Examines How AI, Big Tech, And Retail Medicine Are Reshaping The Industry "The Great Healthcare Disruption: Big Tech, Bold Policy, and the Future of American Medicine" by Marschall Runge is released with Forbes Books. NEW YORK (May 6, 2025) -- The Great Healthcare Disruption: Big Tech, Bold Policy, and the Future of American Medicine by Marschall Runge, MD, PhD, is now availab  more

Media Tip Sheet: More Than a Dozen States Suing the Trump Administration Over HHS Layoffs
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: More Than a Dozen States Suing the Trump Administration Over HHS Layoffs More than a dozen states and Washington D.C. are suing the Trump Administration after laying off thousands of Health and Human Services employees. The lawsuit, filed Monday and led by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, is seeking to prevent the dismantling of the Department of Health and Human Services. The  more

Mel Giedroyc Takes the Reins as Host of Where There's a Will There's A Wake
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Mel Giedroyc Takes the Reins as Host of Where There's a Will There's A Wake The dead funny podcast returns from the grave with a stellar line-up of celebrity goodbyes Launching Tuesday May 20; Trailer Available Here Tuesday 6th May - Sony Music's beloved podcast Where There's a Will There's A Wake returns later this month with a new 'Mortician-in-Chief', Mel Gieldroyc, following national trea  more

MetLife and Aura Introduce New Category of AI-Powered Tools to U.S. Employer Benefits Channel to Take on the Mental Health Crisis
NEW YORK, May 7 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife and Aura Introduce New Category of AI-Powered Tools to U.S. Employer Benefits Channel to Take on the Mental Health Crisis Leading Benefits Provider Committed to Meeting the Needs of Today's Workforce with Tools to Promote Mental Wellbeing and Balance for Employees and Families NEW YORK, NY (May 6, 2025) -- MetLife, a market-leading benefits provider,   more

N.Y. PSC Grants Verizon Order of Entry for Manhattan Building
ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved an Order of Entry for Verizon New York Inc. to install cable television facilities at 448 East 78th Street, Manhattan. The decision, made on April 24, 2025, and issued on May 2, 2025, allows Verizon to proceed with its plans to provide cable service to the residential building. Verizon had filed a petition on October 21, 2024, seeking access to the property under Public Service Law (PSL) Sec.228(1)(a).   more

N.Y. PSC: Evidentiary Hearing Set for Corning Natural Gas Rates
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced an evidentiary hearing regarding the rates, charges, rules, and regulations of Corning Natural Gas Corporation. According to a notice issued by PSC Secretary Michelle L. Phillips on May 5, 2025, the hearing will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The hearing will be held at the Public Service Commission's offices in Albany, located at Three Empire State Plaza, in the 19th Floor Boardroom.  more

N.Y. PSC: LIPA Seeks Amendment for Commercial Avenue Equipment Project
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) has filed a petition with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) seeking an amendment to a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. The original certificate, issued in 1973, authorized the installation, operation, and maintenance of substation equipment and a 138 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. According to a notice issued by PSC Secretary Michelle L. Phillips on May 5, 2025, LIPA's petition, filed  more

N.Y. PSC: LIPA Seeks Approval for Transmission Line Amendments
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is seeking approval from the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to amend a previously issued Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. The original certificate, granted in 2005, authorized the construction and operation of two underground transmission lines. According to a notice issued by PSC Secretary Michelle L. Phillips on May 5, 2025, LIPA filed a petition on April 16, 2025, requesting amendment  more

N.Y. PSC: National Grid Proposes Electric and Gas Rate Hikes in New York; Public Comment Sought
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, doing business as National Grid, has proposed new electric and gas rate plans for the next three years, starting April 1, 2025. The proposals, outlined in a Joint Proposal filed with the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) on April 25, 2025, include revenue increases for the company's delivery services. The PSC has issued a notice soliciting public comment on these proposed rate changes. The Joint Proposal, agreed upon by N  more

N.Y. PSC: NYSEG Seeks Amendment for Tompkins and Cortland County Transmission Line Project
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has issued a notice soliciting public comments regarding a proposed amendment to a previously approved energy infrastructure project in Tompkins and Cortland Counties. The project, initially granted a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need in January 2008, involves the construction and operation of approximately 30 miles of new or rebuilt 115 kilovolt (kV) electric transmission lines and a new 345/1  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Franchise Renewal Approved for Greenwich
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Greenwich, Washington County. The decision was made during a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, operating as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service to the Village of Greenwich for an a  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Franchise Renewed in Waterford for 10 Years
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Waterford, Saratoga County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Village of Waterford. However,  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum to Continue Cable Service in Carlton for 15 More Years
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Carlton, Orleans County. The decision was reached at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the Commission's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, the approval allows Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., to maintain its cable service provision in Carlton for an additional 15 yea  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum's Albany Franchise Renewed for 10 Years
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the City of Albany, Albany County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the City of Albany. The renewal is for a t  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum's Cable Franchise in Cambridge Renewed for 15 Years
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Cambridge, Washington County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Town of Cambridge for an additi  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum's Cable Franchise in Gloversville Gets 15-Year Renewal
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the City of Gloversville, Fulton County. The decision was made during the Commission's session on April 24, 2025. According to the order issued by the PSC on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, operating as Charter Communications, Inc., will continue to provide cable service in Gloversville for another 15 years. The City of Gloversvill  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum's Endicott Franchise Renewed for 10 Years
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Village of Endicott, Broome County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Village of Endicott. This renewal  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum's Whitestown Franchise Renewed for Seven Years
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Whitestown, Oneida County. The decision was made at a PSC session on April 24, 2025. According to the PSC's order, issued and effective on May 5, 2025, Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., has been granted approval to continue providing cable service in the Town of Whitestown. This renewal i  more

New method explores dormancy in TB, other organisms
ITHACA, New York, May 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New method explores dormancy in TB, other organisms Tuberculosis is the world's deadliest infectious disease, in part due to its ability to hide out for years in the lungs before starting an infection. Now, a new computational method developed by researchers at Cornell sheds light on how going dormant - sometimes for multiple generations - has affected the evolution of the tuberculosis bacterium (Mtb) and other org  more

New York State Public Service Commission Approves Verizon's Entry for Cable Installation
ALBANY, New York, May 2 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted Verizon New York Inc.'s petition for an Order of Entry to install cable television facilities at a residential building located at 554 3rd Avenue, Manhattan. The decision, issued on May 2, 2025, allows Verizon to proceed with its plans to provide cable service to tenants of the property. According to the PSC's order, Verizon had been seeking access to the property since October 21, 2024. Verizon stated tha  more

Newmark Arranges Sale of Renovated Cold Storage Warehouse in Los Angeles to W. P. Carey
NEW YORK, May 6 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Renovated Cold Storage Warehouse in Los Angeles to W. P. Carey May 6, 2025 9:00 AM Newmark announces the company has arranged the sale of 15015 Valley View Avenue, a 302,850-square-foot cold storage warehouse and distribution property in Santa Fe Springs, California. Newmark Executive Managing Directors Andrew Briner, Jim Linn and Bret Hardy, Co-Head of U.S. Capital  more

NYC Sees Record Rents, Hotel Rates as Short-Term Rental Law Continues
AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * NYC sees record rents, hotel rates as short-term rental law continues Key Takeaways * More than 20 months later, New York City's Local Law 18 has failed on its promise of improving housing availability and affordability. For the first time on record, the median rent across all of Manhattan has surpassed $4,000 per month - a 4.1 percent increase since the law took effect - and vaca  more

NYS PSC Approves Spectrum Franchise Renewal in Florida, N.Y.
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise with the Town of Florida, Montgomery County. The decision was made during a Commission session on April 24, 2025. According to the order issued and effective on May 5, 2025, the franchise renewal will allow Spectrum Northeast, doing business as Charter Communications, Inc., to continue providing cable service to the Town of Florida for an  more

NYS PSC Approves Spectrum's Cable Franchise Renewal in Elbridge
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted approval for the renewal of Spectrum Northeast, LLC's cable television franchise within the Town of Elbridge, Onondaga County. The decision was formalized during a PSC session held on April 24, 2025. According to the Commission's order, which was issued and became effective on May 5, 2025, this renewal allows Spectrum Northeast, operating as Charter Communications, Inc., to continue delivering cable servic  more

Optimum and Google Cloud Collaborate to Transform Optimum's Customer Experience With AI Innovation
LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, May 7 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following news release: * * * Optimum and Google Cloud Collaborate to Transform Optimum's Customer Experience with AI Innovation AI-powered tools to build on Optimum's +26 net promoter score (NPS) increase over the past two years LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y. and SUNNYVALE, Calif. - May 6, 2025 - Today, Optimum and Google Cloud announced an expanded collaboration to build an intelligent and personalized customer experi  more

Our Stories: Promoting a Culture of Safety for People of All Ages
PEARL RIVER, New York, May 7 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * Our Stories: Promoting a Culture of Safety for People of All Ages When severe storms strike, knowing how to handle downed power lines can mean the difference between safety and catastrophe. Fortunately, Orange & Rockland's emergency preparedness team prioritizes community outreach, ensuring that first responders and customers are always practicing safety measures. This spring, representativ  more

Research at risk: Life-saving heart pumps for babies
ITHACA, New York, May 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research at risk: Life-saving heart pumps for babies On a lab bench in the basement of Weill Hall, a tiny device silently pumps fluid through a series of tubes and vessels that mimic the human heart. It has the potential to save the lives of tens of thousands of babies with heart defects. But after receiving a stop-work order from the federal government, the project's future is uncertain. On March 30, the U.S.   more

RIT and University of Rochester Develop Experimental Quantum Communications Network
ROCHESTER, New York, May 7 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT and University of Rochester develop experimental quantum communications network The Rochester Quantum Network provides a more secure way to transmit information Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology and University of Rochester recently connected their campuses with an experimental quantum communications network using two optical fibers. In a new paper published in Optica Qu  more

SIRIUSXM AND FOX NATION ANNOUNCE NEW STREAMING BUNDLE
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * SIRIUSXM AND FOX NATION ANNOUNCE NEW STREAMING BUNDLE NEW YORK - May 6, 2025 - Today SiriusXM and FOX Nation announced a new bundle of their streaming services that delivers enhanced consumer value and access to the full libraries of streaming content from each company. With this first-time offering, subscribers will have access to SiriusXM's All Access (App Only) plan and the FO  more

SUNY-Fredonia: 2025 Commencement Speakers Announced
FREDONIA, New York, May 6 -- The State University of New York Fredonia campus issued the following news: * * * 2025 Commencement speakers announced Two stellar alumni will offer their wisdom to graduates as the keynote speakers at SUNY Fredonia's Commencement on May 17. Dr. Kim D. Harrington, a member of the Fredonia Class of 1989, will speak at the 10 a.m. ceremony, and Gretchen Geitter, a member of the Fredonia Class of 1991, at the 3 p.m. ceremony, both in Steele Hall. Dr. Harrington is   more

Syracuse University to Award 3 Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement
SYRACUSE, New York, May 6 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Syracuse University to Award 3 Honorary Degrees at 2025 Commencement A celebrated cartoonist, author and editor; an indomitable environmental steward and educator; and a visionary philanthropist and innovative businessperson will receive honorary degrees during Syracuse University's 2025 Commencement exercises on Sunday, May 11, at the JMA Wireless Dome. Robert "Bob" Mankoff '66, influential cartoonist with a   more

Tradeweb Reports April 2025 Total Trading Volume of $57.8 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $2.7 Trillion
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: * * * Tradeweb Reports April 2025 Total Trading Volume of $57.8 Trillion and Average Daily Volume of $2.7 Trillion April 2025 ADV up 38.6% YoY NEW YORK - May 6, 2025 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported total trading volume for the  more

Transcript: Mayor Adams Briefs Media on NYPD Officers Attacked in Times Square With NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, May 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Briefs Media on NYPD Officers Attacked in Times Square With NYPD Commissioner Tisch and Holds In-Person Media Availability May 6, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Good to see some of you, but another day in this great city we call New York. I'm joined by men and women of the New York City Police Department [who] are here to go over the Times Square incident. I asked the commissioner, we were spe  more

Turner Construction Company Announces the Launch of XPL Offsite
NEW YORK, May 7 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Construction Company Announces the Launch of xPL Offsite xPL Offsite provides innovative manufacturing services to transform the construction process. Turner Construction Company has launched xPL Offsite, a cutting-edge company that leverages Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) to develop innovative construction solutions and products, enabling Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) capabilities. xPL Offsite   more

UAlbany and FIU Students Present Original Research at VICEROY Showcase
ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany and FIU Students Present Original Research at VICEROY Showcase By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (May 6, 2025) -- The University at Albany and Florida International University (FIU) recently held the third annual VICEROY research showcase. The event brought together students from both institutions to share their original research projects spanning artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) secu  more

University at Buffalo: Brain Networks Rewire to Compensate for Difficulty Hearing Speech in Noisy Environments
BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Brain networks rewire to compensate for difficulty hearing speech in noisy environments Findings strengthen understanding of the link between hearing loss and dementia as people age By Ellen Goldbaum BUFFALO, N.Y. - As they age, some people find it harder to understand speech in noisy environments. Now, University at Buffalo researchers have identified the area in th  more

University at Buffalo: School of Nursing Expands Research, Teaching With Its First 'Wet Lab'
BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * School of Nursing expands research, teaching with its first 'wet lab' By Charles Anzalone BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo School of Nursing has opened its first wet laboratory, a milestone that expands the school's research capabilities and enhances training in molecular biology, biochemistry and microscopic anatomy. Located in G34 Faber Hall on the South C  more

University at Buffalo: Study - Families Confront Roles and Responsibilities of Rural Jail Incarceration
BUFFALO, New York, May 6 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study: Families confront roles and responsibilities of rural jail incarceration BUFFALO, N.Y. - Families of men held in rural jails play an important role when it comes to navigating and making sense of the legalities, consequences and often conflicting responsibilities that accompany incarceration in rural jails, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo soc  more

Upcycled grape pomace in chicken feed may improve gut health
ITHACA, New York, May 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Upcycled grape pomace in chicken feed may improve gut health New York state's grape industry produces 30,000 pounds of grape pomace waste each year. Nationally, that number is roughly 1 million pounds. The grape skins, seeds and stalks left over from the wine and grape juice industries may provide new opportunities to improve the health of chickens and other animals. In a paper, " Concord Grape Pomace Extract I  more

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul Announces New York to Become Largest State in the Nation with Statewide, Bell-to-Bell Restrictions on Smartphones in Schools
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Distraction-Free Schools: Governor Hochul Announces New York to Become Largest State in the Nation with Statewide, Bell-to-Bell Restrictions on Smartphones in Schools Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York is becoming the largest state in the nation to require statewide, bell-to-bell restrictions on smartphones in K-12 schools. The Go  more

Zac Posen Unveils Custom Design Made in the Gap Studio for Laura Harrier at the Met Gala
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 7 -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, issued the following news release: * * * Zac Posen Unveils Custom Design Made in the Gap Studio for Laura Harrier at the Met Gala A Bold Tribute to Black Dandyism, Tailoring, and Feminine Strength: Zac Posen, in custom Banana Republic, dresses Laura Harrier in a custom look made in the Gap Studio crafted from raw, natural denim--a nod to Gap's heritage and denim's role in self-expression and originality. New Yo  more