ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI tools help people with speech disabilities make timely jokes A team of researchers from Cornell Tech is reimagining how technology can support users with speech disabilities - not just in functional speech, but also in making real-time jokes during conversations. The research explores how artificial intelligence interfaces can help users of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technology deliver wi  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Before, during and after severe weather, Verizon's got you NEW YORK - In response to the growing threat of severe weather, including hurricanes, wildfires, and tornadoes, Verizon is reaffirming its commitment to keeping customers connected. Through resilient network infrastructure, specialized response teams, and proactive community support   more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Do your fingers wrinkle the same way every time you're in the water too long? Research says yes Question from a child inspires biomedical engineering paper By Chris Kocher Sometimes it takes a kid to ask a question no one has considered before. A couple of years ago, Binghamton University Associate Professor Guy German published research about why human skin wrinkles when you stay in the water too long. R  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 7 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Researching the researchers: A look into the school of pharmacy's post doctoral program Fellowships give early-career scientists the skills to become professors and principal investigators By Jennifer Micale If you break down the human elements of research, you find both wonder and uncertainty. Like chemical bonds, these elements relate to each other in complex ways: the wonderment that leads to new questi  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Columbia University's Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * 2025 Lipman Criminal Justice Grant Recipients Announced Discover this year's Lipman Grant recipients. The Ira A. Lipman Center for Journalism and Civil and Human Rights awarded five grants totaling $180,000 to journalists and newsrooms for reporting on inequalities and misconduct in the American criminal justice system. The Lipman Center's Initiative in Reporting on Race and Criminal Justi  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * New Study Shows That Birds Form Bonds That Look a Lot Like Friendship A study of starlings in Africa shows that they form long-term social bonds similar to human friendships. By Christopher D. Shea The fact that humans who are not related by blood help each other repeatedly over time is demonstrably true--think of the ongoing mutual support that sustains your longest-running friendships. But the idea that such interact  more

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Conservatives more likely than liberals to negotiate price When purchasing, say, a used car or a house from a private seller, it's not uncommon for the prospective buyer to make an offer below the asking price, then negotiate with the owner before a deal is reached. But can we predict who is more likely to go back and forth with the seller on the price? According to new research out of the Cornell SC Johnson Coll  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Contractor Mike Holmes and His Kids Michael Holmes, Jr. and Sherri Holmes Return in Eight New Episodes of HGTV's 'Holmes Family Rescue' on Wednesday, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT WHAT: Holmes Family Rescue WHERE/WHEN: Holmes Family Rescue premieres Wednesday, June 4, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. WHO: Contractor Mike Holmes and his kids, home renovation experts  more

ITHACA, New York, May 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell data science certificate prepares leaders for high-growth field With data science employment projected to grow 36% by 2033, professionals across industries are seeking ways to leverage the power of data analysis to drive decision-making. The Data Science Modeling certificate program -- developed by Sumanta Basu, an associate professor at Cornell Bowers Computing and Information Science -- bridges the gap be  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Understudied mental health challenges among caregivers of cancer patients: A call for targeted support A study published in Scientific Reports reveals a significant prevalence of mental health concerns among Vietnamese family caregivers of lung cancer patients, highlighting the urgent need for targeted support. Led by PhD candidate Thinh Toan Vu and  more

ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate, and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York  more

POUGHKEEPSIE, New York, May 8 -- Duchess County Executive Sue Serino issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Serino Announces County Will Move Forward With Supportive Housing for Single Adults at Oakley Street POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - After more than a year of meetings, outreach, and extensive evaluation of potential alternatives, Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino today announced the County will move forward with plans to establish a supportive housing center for single men and w  more

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * During Public Service Recognition Week, Governor Hochul Highlights Commitment to Support Public Workforce Governor Kathy Hochul today highlighted her administration's commitment to supporting New York's public workforce in honor of Public Service Recognition Week, a nationwide celebration of the contributions of public service employees at the local, state and federal levels. Since the launch, N  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * FOX Doubles Down on the Laughs Renewing Comedies Animal Control, Starring Joel McHale, and Going Dutch, Starring Denis Leary Animal Control Returns for Its Fourth Season and Going Dutch for Its Second Both Series are Wholly Owned by FOX and Will Return in the 2025-2026 Season FOX Entertainment has renewed both of its workplace comedy series - Animal Control, starring Emmy Award nominee Joel McHale, and Going D  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Welcomes Consul General of the People's Republic of China Chen Li to Massachusetts Boston -- Governor Maura Healey today welcomed Ambassador H.E. Chen Li, Consul General of the Peoples Republic of China in New York, to the Massachusetts State House. "Today we welcomed Ambassador H.E. Chen Li to Massachusetts. We discussed our shared economic and cultural ties, and our  more

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $4.5 Million Awarded to Fund Services for Children and Youth Living with Mental Illness Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $4.5 million in state funding was awarded to establish 10 new Youth Assertive Community Treatment teams, including five in New York City, two on Long Island and three in areas north of the metropolitan area. Administered by the state Office   more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, May 8 -- 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: * * * Growing Need for Operational and Cyber Resilience Dominates Concerns Among Financial Services Industry Outdated legacy systems leaving firms vulnerable to mounting cyber risks, according to Broadridge Financial Solutions NEW YORK May 7, 2025 - Growing conc  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, issued the following news release: * * * HarperOne Acquires Intimate Biography of Ethel Kennedy by Kerry Kennedy, Set for Fall 2026 Release New York, NY (May 6, 2025) -- HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, today announced it has acquired ETHEL: Faith, Hope, Family, and an Extraordinary American Life, a moving biography of her mother by human rights advocate Kerry Kennedy. This intimate portrait of Ethel Skake  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Major League Soccer's Meteoric Rise: From Underdog to Global Contender Rick Burton With the 30th anniversary of Major League Soccer (MLS) fast approaching, it's obvious MLS has come a long way from its modest beginning in 1996. Once considered an underdog in the American sports landscape, the league has grown into a global player. MLS now draws international stars, record-breaking crowds and major media deals.  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Max Unveils The Trailer For Its Upcoming Original Series CHESPIRITO: NOT REALLY ON PURPOSE Max has released the official trailer for its new original biographical series, CHESPIRITO: NOT REALLY ON PURPOSE. Inspired by the life and legacy of Roberto Gomez Bolanos, the eight-episode series will debut its first episode on June 5 on Max, with weekly episodic   more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Investment Management Originates $21.6 Billion in Private Credit Transactions in 2024 WHIPPANY, N.J., May 7, 2025 -- MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), today announced that it originated $21.6 billion in private credit transactions in 2024. MIM's private credit assets under man  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, May 8 -- 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: * * * Monex Adopts Broadridge's Innovative SaaS Platform for JASDECPS, Aligning with JASDEC2025 Requirements Monex leverages Broadridge's cloud-based SaaS solution to streamline operations, increase operational resilience, and comply with Japan's evolving market   more

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New tool can help NYS make economically beneficial food purchases When New York state agencies buy local food for schools, healthcare facilities, prisons and other public entities, local economies benefit and tax revenue rises. But by how much? And when does it make sense to spend a little more on local products to reap those benefits? With New York state spending $1.3 billion annually on food, the answer matters.   more

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE and ServiceNow Announce Strategic Partnership to Deliver AI-Powered Customer Service Fulfillment Across the Enterprise Fully automated solution connects real-time customer engagement with enterprise workflow automation to eliminate service gaps and drive faster, smarter resolutions Hoboken, N.J., May 7, 2025 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announce  more

PURCHASE, New York, May 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Mastercard issued the following news release: * * * Nuvei offers Canadian businesses near instant pay-outs via Mastercard Move The collaboration enables near real-time transfers of funds to Mastercard branded debit and reloadable prepaid cards Canadian fintech company Nuvei and Mastercard are collaborating to enable near instantaneous payout capabilities for businesses in Canada. Nuvei will leverage Mastercard Move's money move  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * President Trump endorses Representative Mike Lawler for re-election President Trump today endorsed Representative Mike Lawler for re-election. "President Trump's powerful endorsement adds to Representative Mike Lawler's growing momentum for 2026. Lawler has been hard at work delivering lower costs, safer streets, and a secure border for New York families - and he's not letting up. " - NRCC   more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * Scholastic, Members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature, and Abbott Elementary Actress Sheryl Lee Ralph Celebrate Expansion of the United States of Readers Literacy Program Across Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Becomes Second State to Launch Special Literacy Program to Provide Book Choice and Access for Nearly 3,500 Title I Students Across Five School Districts HARRISBUR  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on May 7, 2025: * * * Skanska announces new office and retail tenants at 3901 Fairfax Evermay Wealth Management and M2 to join Arlington's award-winning office building ARLINGTON, VA - Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, announced today that Evermay Wealth Management and M2, along with an undisclosed asset management company, have signed new leases at 3901 Fairfax. O  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on May 7 2025: * * * Skanska opens pre-leasing at Kaye; 31-story brand-new high-rise apartments in Seattle's Belltown Complete with spacious ground floor "living room" and cafe, first tenant move-ins planned for Summer 2025 SEATTLE, WA - Skanska, a leading global development and construction firm, today announced the opening of pre-leasing for Kaye, a design-forward, 31-story multi-family to  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * SOURCE Enables School of Education Undergraduates to Research, Explore Profession Through a research project funded by the Syracuse Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE), School of Education (SOE) seniors Denaysha Macklin '25 and Emma Wareing '25 are continuing research to investigate barriers women of color face in advancing from K-12 teachers to school leaders. The project--called  more

AKWESASNE, New York, May 8 -- The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news on May 7, 2025: * * * Judicial Oversight Commission Ordinance Amendment Comment Period AKWESASNE (Onerahtohko:wa/May 7, 2025) In accordance with the 2013 Tribal Procedures Act, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Clerk is providing notification to Tribal membership of a proposed amendment to the Judicial Oversight Commission Ordinance. Tribal members are encouraged to re  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following statement on May 7, 2025: * * * Statement From New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald on the 2024-25 Influenza Season ALBANY, N.Y. (May 7, 2025) - "As we begin to analyze the data from the 2024-2025 influenza season, we see this flu season was a challenging flu season for all, yet particularly for children. "Sadly, there were 216 pediatric deaths reported nationally by the Centers for Disea  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Syracuse Athletics Records Highest APR Score in 4 Years Syracuse University Athletics continues to demonstrate its commitment to academic excellence, as shown in the latest release of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Academic Progress (APR) data. The University earned a single-year score of 989 (out of 1,000) for the 2023-24 cohort--the highest score achieved in the past four years. Syracuse's s  more

NEW YORK, May 7 [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, Second Round through Monday, May 12 TNT Sports' 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs coverage will continue with up to 14 Second Round games beginning with a doubleheader on Friday, May 9. The action starts with Game 3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers series at 7 p.m.   more

NEW YORK, May 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on NBC'4's "News 4 NY at 5PM" May 7, 2025 Gilma Avalos: Mayor Adams is joining us now live to talk about a number of topics. Mr. Mayor, thank you for being with us. And we want to start with that protest at Columbia. A group of protesters has entered Butler Library. They're refusing to leave. The situation is escalating with pushing and shoving right now. This is finals we  more

NEW YORK, May 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Hosts Older Adult Town Hall May 7, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEEx_CMLB8U Mayor Eric Adams: And Rockaway, I think it's no secret that when I was a little boy I had a good friend that lived out here. You know, so listen, the team and I, we have been doing these town halls. What's the number one? Who knows the number we're up to? Twenty-three. Twenty-three  more

NEW YORK, May 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Housing-Related Announcement at the Real Deal NYC Forum 2025 May 7, 2025 Amir Korangy, Founder and Publisher, The Real Deal: The first time I met Eric Adams, he wasn't the mayor of New York. He was a politician from Brooklyn. And then some people that I really trusted said that you have to meet with this guy. You have to meet with him. I was like, I've never heard of this guy. Th  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner, in Conjunction with its Foundation, Launches $5 Million Mental Health Investment Turner is recognized by Newsweek as One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-being as it redefines safety to include emotional well-being. Turner Construction Company and the Turner Foundation today announced a five-year, $5 million investment to advance mental health and well-being across the company and on its more  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- 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

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Fighting Recidivism: Governor Hochul Announces Reforms in FY26 State Budget to Improve the Discovery Process and Crack Down on Crime Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced essential changes to New York's Discovery Laws alongside New York District Attorneys, domestic violence survivors and advocates. Part of the FY26 State Budget agreement, these di  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 7 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria New York and NO Uniform Unveil Wardrobe Design Collaboration British designer Nicholas Oakwell to debut NO Uniform in New York City for the first time NEW YORK CITY - Waldorf Astoria New York unveiled today ahead of its opening new team member wardrobes designed by NO Uniform, the specialist design studio led by acclaimed British couture designer Nicholas Oakwe  more