WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind" [New York Times] Vulnerable House Republicans, particularly those on the Energy & Commerce and Agriculture Committees, are on the verge of advancing key components of their Tax Scam that will enact the largest cuts to Medicaid and food access in American history, which will cost them their seats next year. New r  more

ALFRED, New York, May 9 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Chemistry Professor John D'Angelo publishes "CURE" for the traditional organic chemistry lab Alfred University Professor Chemistry John D'Angelo recently had a paper published in the Journal of Chemical Education, "Project Time! A Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience, a CURE for the Traditional Organic Lab." The paper reviews recent efforts to enliven student lab work in D'Angelo's organic chemist  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Professor BJ Casey Elected to National Academy of Sciences On April 29, 2025, BJ Casey, the Christina L. Williams Professor of Neuroscience, was elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), one of the highest honors in American science. This prestigious recognition honors her distinguished and ongoing contributions to original research, particularly in developmental cognitive neuroscience. At Barnard, Professor Casey d  more

NEW YORK, May 7 -- Baruch College issued the following news: * * * Baruch College Student Joins Exclusive Class of Watson Fellows Baruch College student Ethan Wen ('28) has been selected as one of just 15 students across New York City to receive the prestigious Jeannette K. Watson Fellowship--an opportunity reserved for high-achieving undergraduates with exceptional promise as future leaders. A first-year Macaulay Honors Scholar at Baruch's Zicklin School of Business, Wen is majoring in mark  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Chancellor Kent Syverud Honored as Distinguished Citizen of the Year at 57th Annual ScoutPower Event Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud was recognized by Scouting America, Longhouse Council, as the Distinguished Citizen of the Year at the organization's 57th annual ScoutPower dinner. The annual fundraiser is one of the biggest scouting events in the nation and raised nearly $600,000 in support of progra  more

HAMILTON, New York, May 8 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate Professor and Students Publish Groundbreaking Paper on Cancer Gene KLF4 Colgate University Professor of Biology Engda Hagos has once again made headlines not only for groundbreaking cancer research, but also for the collaborative spirit in which it was conducted. A recent publication in Current Issues in Molecular Biology, titled " Kruppel-like Factor 4-Deficient Cells Are Sensitive to Etoposide-Induced D  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * All of the Biggest U.S. Cities Are Sinking From the coasts to the interior, urban areas are sinking. The main culprit: pumping of groundwater. By Kevin Krajick A new study of the 28 most populous U.S. cities finds that all are sinking to one degree or another. The cities include not just those on the coasts, where relative sea level is a concern, but many in the interior. Furthermore,   more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Chipping Away at the Ice Ceiling: Women Scientists Explore Nepal's Ponkar Glacier The International Center for Integrated Mountain Development launched the first Hindu Kush Himalaya Women on Ice expedition in December. By Raphi Gold One chilly morning this past December, nine women awoke to the sight of a glacier looming before them, glowing orange in the rising sun. These scientists h  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Columbia University issued the following news: * * * Two Faculty Members Elected to American Philosophical Society Martin Chalfie and Michael Harris were recognized for their accomplishments in biology and math. Two Columbia faculty members--Martin Chalfie and Michael Harris--were elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in North America, founded by Benjamin Franklin for the "promotion of useful knowledge." Election to the Society rec  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Engineering innovations drive student commercialization plans From a nanotech solution for removing toxic chemicals from water to a 3D-printing method for high-precision drug delivery, Cornell students put real research innovations to the test in the inaugural Technology Commercialization Innovation Competition, held May 2 in Gates Hall and hosted by the Cornell Engineering Office of Innovation., Click to o  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Men's Lacrosse rides hot streak into NCAA tourney The 2025 Cornell men's lacrosse team has left nothing to chance. After being left out of the NCAA Tournament in 2024 - despite winning the Ivy League regular-season championship - the Big Red was determined to control its own destiny this season. The result has been nothing short of historic. Cornell (14-1), ranked No. 1 in the nation, clinched its spo  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell writers inspire kids' poetry at Ithaca Children's Garden A crew of Cornell creative writers lent their time and experience to guide young poets during Nature Poetry in the Garden, an event held May 3 at the Ithaca Children's Garden. The dampness of the day added detail to the creative work, and a few raindrops on notebook pages. "One of the gifts of poetry is creating community across space and time and w  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and New York State Water Resources Institute Award More Than $371,000 in Watershed Research Grants The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the New York State Water Resources Institute (WRI) at Cornell University today announced more than $371,000 in grant awards for 11 projects that address water resource and ecosystem needs in New Y  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Duff Goldman Takes on Food Network's Biggest Cake Build Competition Ever in Brand-New Series Super Mega Cakes Legendary chef and artist Duff Goldman has been battling top-tier opponents his whole career, but the new series Super Mega Cakes pushes his skill and talent to the next level. In the six-episode series, Team Duff goes up against six teams of the   more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * From Policy to Practice: How AI is Shaping the Future of Education President Trump recently signed an executive order focusing on educational opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence. Among other things, it establishes a task force to promote AI-related education and tools in the classroom. Jing Lei That is a major area of focus for Dr. Jing Lei, a Syracuse University School of Education professor w  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Gender, nationality can influence suspicion of using AI in freelance writing With the development of AI writing assistants like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, large language models (LLMs) are now used in various writing professions to generate ideas and work more efficiently. But are there negative associations or potential professional backlash for writers wrongfully (or rightfully) suspected of using AI? Does t  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hotelies extend Cornell commitment to 'wish-making' In 1988, when Tiffany Rowe '95, M.H.A. '97, was 15 years old, she had a recurrence of a rare blood disorder, aplastic anemia, and the prognosis was not good. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, established only eight years earlier, gave her something to look forward to - dancing on stage with Michael Jackson - and an experience that brought her back into her body and into  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * How a tiny RNA modification helps control cell stress responses A tiny chemical modification commonly found on messenger RNAs plays a surprisingly large role in how cells respond to stress, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The finding clarifies an important aspect of cell biology, and may have clinical implications, since this messenger RNA modification, known as m6A, is the target   more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Excellence awards recognize Engineering community members The Cornell Engineering Office of Inclusive Excellence recognized outstanding undergraduate and graduate students, student organizations, faculty and staff at their Annual Awards Banquet on April 28. The banquet was co-emceed by Chimdi Anude '25 and Jeremiah "JD" James, a Ph.D. candidate, and featured remarks by Jakobi S. Davis '25, who discussed   more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 9 -- Kodak issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Kodak Reports First-Quarter 2025 Financial Results Eastman Kodak Company (NYSE: KODK) today reported financial results for the first quarter 2025. First quarter 2025 highlights include: * Consolidated revenues of $247 million, compared with $249 million for Q1 2024, roughly flat year over year * Gross profit of $46 million, compared with $49 million for Q1 2024, a decrease of $3 million or 6 percent  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Kohn, Wiklund, Wilmoth Named Distinguished Professors Three Syracuse University faculty members have been named Distinguished Professors, one of the University's highest honors. The designation is granted by the Board of Trustees to faculty who have achieved exceptionally distinguished stature in their academic specialties. The newly named Distinguished Professors are Nina Kohn, David M. Levy Professor of Law   more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Establishes Historic Levels of Permanent DSNY Funding for Clean Public Spaces as Part of "Best Budget Ever," Expands "Second Shift" Program May 8, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuAA0INsdvU Mayor Adams Baselines Over $32 Million Annually to Keep New York City Clean Investment Includes Highest Level of Permanent Funding for Litter Basket Pick-Ups in City History, Reach  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement in Response to Amendments Related to Involuntary Commitment in State Budget Agreement May 8, 2025 Video available at: https://youtu.be/940htsPlHQU Following Years of Mayor Adams' Advocacy, Albany Lawmakers Have Voted to Reform New York State's Involuntary Commitment Law Represents Step in Right Direction to Help People Experiencing Untreated Severe Mental Illness NEW YORK - New Yo  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement on the Selection of his Holiness Pope Leo XIV May 8, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the Vatican announced the selection of Cardinal Robert Prevost -- who has chosen the name His Holiness Pope Leo XIV -- to lead the Roman Catholic Church. "Today is a historic day for Catholics across America and the entire world. With the sel  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MERMICORNO: STARFALL Returns With Season Two, Premiering May 15 On Max Max today announced that MERMICORNO: STARFALL will return for its highly anticipated second season, premiering May 15 on the streamer. MERMICORNO: STARFALL has become a standout performer on Max, currently ranking #11 and holding a top 15 spot year-to-date in the Kids & Family genre.   more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * New Maymester Program Allows Student-Athletes to Develop 'Democracy Playbook' The University's presence in Washington, D.C., helps provide students with an up-close look at the workings of the nation's capital. Fourteen student-athletes will experience Washington, D.C., next week as part of a new Maymester program hosted by the Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC). T  more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- News Corp., a diversified media and information services company, issued the following news release: * * * News Corp Reports Third Quarter Results for Fiscal 2025 Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Key Financial Highlights * Third quarter revenues were $2.01 billion, a 1% increase compared to $1.99 billion in the prior year, driven by the growth of Dow Jones, Digital Real Estate Services and Book Publishing * Net income from continuing operations in the quarter was $107 million, a  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NICE Announces Interactions 2025, Showcasing Real, No-Hype AI Outcomes for Customer Service- Featuring Celebrity Keynote Kristen Bell Interactions 2025 unveils CX AI innovations as well as showcases how businesses are leveraging CXone Mpower to generate instant ROI on AI investment Hoboken, N.J., May 8, 2025 - NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced Int  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has issued another five-day extension of Emergency Executive Order 797, signaling the persistent and significant challenges the city faces in managing the ongoing influx of asylum seekers arriving from the southern border. The order, dated May 8th, emphasizes the "unprecedented humanitarian crisis" that continues to strain the city's resources and infrastructure. Mayor Adams highlighted the necessity for extraordinary measures to address the imme  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has prolonged Emergency Executive Order 796 for another five days, emphasizing the critical need to ensure the safety of individuals in the Department of Correction (DOC) custody, staff, and the public. The order, issued May 8th, highlights the ongoing significant staffing crisis within DOC facilities, posing a serious risk to all involved. The extension also points to potential conflicts with implementing Local Law 42 and new Board of Correctio  more

ALBANY, New York, May 9 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a further postponement of the New York Municipal Power Agency's (NYMPA) proposed revisions to its electric tariff schedule. According to a document issued on May 8, 2025, the effective date for the tariff changes has been moved to July 1, 2025. The original filing by NYMPA, made on September 4, 2024, sought to modify its Electric Tariff Schedule, P.S.C. No. 1. The proposed changes included the establishme  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, May 9 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following news release: * * * Optimum Announces New Bundling Collaboration, Bringing Customers Streamlined Access to Disney+, Hulu Bundle Basic Eligible customers will gain access to the special bundled offer for six months - all on Optimum The offer is the first of many the company plans to bring to customers as it continues to evolve its value-add experience suite NEW YORK (MAY 8, 2025) - Optimum, a leading pr  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, May 9 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following news release: * * * Optimum Unveils Innovative Solutions for Seamless In-Home Connectivity, Cybersecurity for Businesses, and New Connected and Home Entertainment Device Support Plans Affordability, speed, reliability and security are all core tenets of new products and services introduced to customers across 21-state footprint NEW YORK (MAY 8, 2025) - Optimum, a leading provider of fiber internet, mobi  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, May 8 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * On a warm Saturday morning in early May, families from across Providence gathered at the Brown University Bookstore for a bilingual story hour that brought together storytelling, crafts and community.  With support from Brown's Department of Education, the event featured Rhode Island author Anika Aldamuy Denise, who read from her award-winning picture book "Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyte  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 9 Episode Lineup REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MAY 9 (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, roundtable d  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research at risk: Protecting national defense from cyberattacks For today's military, semiconductors are as essential as ball bearings during World War II - critical to every aspect of the U.S. military effort, as well as to the civilian economy. "Semiconductors are at the core of everything we do in the economy and for national security," said Sarah Kreps, the John L. Wetherill Professor in the Department of Gov  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams has extended Emergency Executive Order 795 for another five days, citing persistent critical staffing shortages within the Department of Correction (DOC) facilities, particularly at Rikers Island. The order, issued May 8th, aims to prioritize compliance with the Nunez Action Plan, a court-mandated roadmap to address long-standing issues within the city's jails. The extension acknowledges that while staff absenteeism has improved, high attrition   more

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * New gene linked to severe cases of Fanconi anemia Key takeaways * Fanconi anemia is caused by mutations in genes that are required for the repair of DNA. But one gene crucial to this process, FANCX, has never been linked to Fanconi anemia. * By studying two families with multiple miscarriages and neonatal deaths, researchers demonstrated that mutations in FANCX result in a form of FA so lethal that most fetuses with   more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, May 8 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Lawsuits Could Choke Off the Candy Flavored Vape Pipeline By Andrew Smith Most convenience stores feature rows of colorful vapes promising tastes of cotton candy or iced mango, but none of them should be there. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized 34 electronic cigarette products. Four menthol vapes are the only flavored products on the list. The fruity-flavored e-cigarettes are all ille  more

HAMILTON, New York, May 8 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Sandra Hsu Hnin Mon '12 Receives NIH Intramural AIDS Research Fellowship Sandra Hsu Hnin Mon '12 has been named as a recipient of the National Institutes of Health Intramural AIDS Research Fellowship (NIAID IARF). She is also an NIH Oxford-Cambridge scholar. The Intramural AIDS Research Fellowship is designed to advance the NIH's cross-disciplinary research into HIV and AIDS. The program recruits graduate stude  more

ALBANY, New York, May 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Rockefeller Student Explores AI, Government Decision-Making By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (May 8, 2025) -- Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy doctoral student Tzuhao (Howard) Chen first developed a fascination for reading, and then the love of sharing what he had learned with others. That gradually sparked his interest in teaching. "During college, I had the opportunity to work on several go  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Suzanne Loker, emerita professor of fiber science and apparel design, dies at 77 Suzanne Loker, an innovator in apparel education and champion for sustainability and corporate responsibility, died April 12 at age 77, from cancer. Loker, a professor emerita in fiber science and apparel design in the College of Human Ecology (CHE), was awarded Faculty Fellow status by the International Textile and Apparel Associati  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S NEW SERIES "1000-LB ROOMIES" SERVES UP BIG PERSONALITIES, BIGGER CHALLENGES, AND A WHOLE LOT OF HEART Trailer HERE and Photos HERE (Los Angeles, CA.) - Today, TLC announced the newest addition to the fan-favorite 1000-LB franchise with 1000-LB ROOMIES, a bold, unfiltered and heart-filled new series that proves friendship really is the best medicin  more

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Assembles Grand Slam Commentator Roster for its Global Coverage of Roland-Garros TNT Sports' and Eurosport's global coverage of the 129 th Roland-Garros will feature an esteemed roster of commentators and contributors that will be prominently featured throughout the prestigious clay court Grand Slam tennis tournament. This unrivaled collectio  more

ITHACA, New York, May 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tool predicts impact of wildfire smoke on solar power generation From habitats to property to livelihoods, wildfires destroy everything in their path. But there is another, less-acknowledged, casualty: sunlight and the electrical grid that depends on it. Smoke from wildfires can cover large swaths of land, including solar farms, and significantly reduces power production from photovoltaic (PV) panels. In response  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Celebrates Adams Administration Victory on Legislation to Address Serious Mental Illness Passed in New York State Budget May 8, 2025 Deputy Mayor Suzanne Miles-Gustave, Health and Human Services: Good morning, everyone, welcome. My name is Suzanne Miles-Gustave, I'm the deputy mayor for Health and Human Services, and we're here to talk about something very important. For too long, ma  more

NEW YORK, May 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Establishes Historic Levels of Permanent DSNY Funding for Clean Public Spaces as Part of "Best Budget Ever," Expands "Second Shift" Program to Clean NYC Parks During Evening Hours and on Weekends May 8, 2025 Acting Commissioner Javier Lojan, Department of Sanitation: Good morning. Thank you all for joining us. I am Javier Lojan, acting commissioner of the New York City Department of Sa  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 8 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Expert: Rite Aid pharmacies closing will have a 'monumental negative impact' on Western New York BUFFALO, N.Y. - On the heels of Rite Aid filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on May 5, the harmful effects on patient care in the Western New York region will be severe and widespread, according to a University at Buffalo expert. "There will be monumental negative   more