Thursday - May 22, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday May 21, 2025 ( 62 items )  

"Elevate" empowerment series reshaping women's leadership
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * "Elevate" empowerment series reshaping women's leadership The inaugural Elevate Women's Leadership & Empowerment Series marked a bold step in reimagining how women lead and connect at Cornell. Created by Debra Howell, director of IT Operations at Cornell University Library, the program was designed to go beyond traditional leadership training - offering space for women to explore their authentic leadership identit  more

2025 NBA Playoffs Viewership Up 12 Percent From Last Year on ESPN Platforms
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NBA Playoffs Viewership Up 12 Percent From Last Year on ESPN Platforms * Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks Game 6 was Most-Watched Program for May 16 Across All of Television: Peak Audience of 6,603,000 Viewers The audience for the 2025 NBA Playoffs on ESPN platforms ( ESPN and ABC ) is up 12 percent from last year, according to Nielsen. Through the Conference S  more

2025 State of Small Business Survey: Surge in AI, cybersecurity and social media demand
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSrep) -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 State of Small Business Survey: Surge in AI, cybersecurity and social media demand What you need to know: * Nearly half (47%) of SMBs updated their cybersecurity solutions to further protect their business. More than a third (38%) are actively using AI across multiple business functions, such as data analysis, marketing and  more

Advancing Health: CCI Announces Multidisciplinary Seed Grants
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Advancing Health: CCI Announces Multidisciplinary Seed Grants Three innovative approaches to treating infections, fighting cancer, and enhancing the body's immune system have been selected for funding through the Cornell Center for Immunology 's 2025 Multidisciplinary Seed Grants. Challenging health issues are often connected to many areas of science--such as biology, chemistry, genetics, and nutrition. No single  more

AI tool accurately sorts cancer patients by their likely outcomes
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * AI tool accurately sorts cancer patients by their likely outcomes A new artificial intelligence-based method accurately sorts cancer patients into groups that have similar characteristics before treatment and similar outcomes after treatment, according to a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine. The new approach has the potential to enable better patient selection in clinical trials and better treat  more

Bloomberg Expands Chatbots in IB for Easy Collaboration Across Firms
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Bloomberg issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Bloomberg Expands Chatbots in IB for Easy Collaboration Across Firms Chatbots help IB community save time and surface insights in secure communications with counterparties Bloomberg today expanded its IB Connect solutions to transform the way financial professionals interact with their counterparties and collaborate with front-, middle-, and back-office colleagues. IB Connect: Cross-Firm Chatbots ("bots")   more

Brooklyn Law School: Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation and Community at Commencement
BROOKLYN, New York, May 20 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 Celebrates Graduation and Community at Commencement Graduates were joined by friends and family as they celebrated a joyful personal milestone and entry into a larger community of proud Brooklyn Law School alumni at the school's 124th Commencement ceremony held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Monday morning, May 19. Setting the tone for the festive day was music: First, the sounds of violins,   more

Brooks School kicks off Engaged College initiative with focus on partner network
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brooks School kicks off Engaged College initiative with focus on partner network With funding and partnership from the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement, the Brooks School has kickstarted its Cornell Engaged College initiative with the addition of Public Policy Engagement Coordinator Becky Warner, who joins postdoctoral fellow Megan Dias as part of the team overseen by Jamila Michener, Brooks School's Senior  more

Citi Australia and New Zealand Bolsters Its Research and Markets Team
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * Citi Australia and New Zealand bolsters its Research and Markets team Citi Australia and New Zealand has today announced several key appointments across its Research and Markets businesses, including Paul Buys to Head of Research for Australia and New Zealand. Paul Buys will join from Canaccord Genuity, where  more

Citi Launches Fast, Secure and Cost-effective Payment Solution for Institutional Clients With PayTo
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Citi launches fast, secure and cost-effective payment solution for institutional clients with PayTo SYDNEY - Citi announced today that it is live with PayTo initiator, enabling its clients to access a faster, cost effective, and more secure alternative to credit cards, debit cards or direct debits. Through Pay  more

Cornell Tech awards $100K to student teams at startups competition
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Tech awards $100K to student teams at startups competition Four Cornell Tech student teams received $100,000 each from during Cornell Tech's annual Startup Awards competition May 16 on the New York City campus. The winning companies are CreditQuant AI, gymii.ai, Polyrook and SAIL. Around 1,000 students, university leaders, entrepreneurs and tech executives gathered to hear the teams pitch ideas developed   more

DEC Announces $22 Million in Climate Smart Communities Grants Now Available for Municipalities
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces $22 Million in Climate Smart Communities Grants Now Available for Municipalities New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced DEC's Climate Smart Communities Grant Program is making $22 million available to help municipalities take action to address climate change. Eligible projects include r  more

DEC Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grant Awards and New Funding Opportunities for Projects in Hudson River Communities
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces More Than $2.7 Million in Grant Awards and New Funding Opportunities for Projects in Hudson River Communities $1 Million in New Funding Available for River Access and Local Stewardship Planning The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced more than $2.7 million in grants and new funding opportunities to help commu  more

DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- 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 Yor  more

Directory boosts usefulness of mobile phones, bottom lines, in rural Africa
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Directory boosts usefulness of mobile phones, bottom lines, in rural Africa In rural Africa, basic mobile phones help people conduct business among their existing contacts. But expanding business networks - and opportunities - remains a challenge. New research by two Cornell faculty members and their colleague shows that introducing paper business telephone directories - similar to the Yellow Pages - in Tanzania  more

Financial Stress Rises As HR Pros Prioritize Retention: Morgan Stanley at Work Study
NEW YORK, May 21 (TNSrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on May 19 2025: * * * Financial Stress Rises As HR Pros Prioritize Retention: Morgan Stanley at Work Study * Economic uncertainty and stress pronounced for both companies and participants * Companies say employee retention is the number one strategic financial priority in 2025--strongly linked to workplace financial benefits * * * New York - Morgan Stanley at Work   more

Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards of Nearly $135 Million in Capital Investments
WHITE PLAINS, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Governor Hochul Announces NYPA Economic Development Awards of Nearly $135 Million in Capital Investments Western New York Hydropower Awarded to Support Expansion of Four Firms, Creating Over 100 Jobs Western New York Power Proceeds Funding Awarded to Industrial Support Inc. in Buffalo Governor Kathy Hochul today announced economic development awards to five Western N  more

Graduates and movers rejoice: Total Wireless introduces $35 home internet with special offer on router
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Graduates and movers rejoice: Total Wireless introduces $35 home internet with special offer on router NEW YORK \- As graduates embark on the exciting journey of moving to a new apartment or even a new city, Total Wireless, a leading prepaid brand powered by Verizon's 5G network, ensures they can stay connected without breaking the bank. To  more

Happy together: Peroxide binds incompatible polymers for recycling
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Happy together: Peroxide binds incompatible polymers for recycling Polyethylene and polypropylene account for two-thirds of the world's plastics. But the polymers' popularity has an equally large downside. Because they have similar densities and physical properties, the polymers are difficult - and expensive - to separate when mechanically recycled together. What results is a weak, degraded material that really is  more

HBO Releases Official Teaser For Drama Series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Releases Official Teaser For Drama Series IT: WELCOME TO DERRY * HBO has released the official teaser for IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, from Warner Bros. Television, debuting this fall. The drama series is developed for television by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti ("IT," "IT Chapter Two," "The Flash") and Jason Fuchs ("IT Chapter Two," "W  more

Impact funds offer a lower-risk proposition for private markets
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Impact funds offer a lower-risk proposition for private markets Impact investing can be a valuable financial tool for private-market investors seeking to manage risk. New research by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business assistant professor Kelly Posenau and her co-authors indicates that private market impact funds--vehicles that direct capital to companies that generate impact environmental and social benefits--  more

Imprint, a startup born from Cornell Tech's Runway program, raises $15 million
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Imprint, a startup born from Cornell Tech's Runway program, raises $15 million Imprint, an organization founded at Cornell Tech that is dedicated to decoding the body's immune memory and uncovering the causes of chronic diseases, announced that it has raised over $15 million in funding. Imprint's journey began in 2019 when its founder, Beck Brachman, was accepted into Cornell Tech's Runway Postdoc Program, a sta  more

Machine learning uncovers social risk clusters linked to suicide across U.S.
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Machine learning uncovers social risk clusters linked to suicide across U.S. Using machine learning technology, a new study has identified three distinct profiles describing social and economic factors that are associated with a higher risk of suicide. Scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons led the research that showed suicide rates vary significant  more

Mayor Adams Announces Artist and Unveils Designs for new Memorial Honoring Fallen Post-9/11 Service Members
NEW YORK, May 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Artist and Unveils Designs for new Memorial Honoring Fallen Post-9/11 Service Members May 20, 2025 Watch video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai1ALA7ZJ4M Douwe Blumberg Chosen as Artist for "Flames of Honor," Queens Memorial Recognizing at Least 100 Service Members Who Sacrificed Their Lives in Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Full Designs for Memorial Available Online Part  more

Mayor Adams Embraces Crypto, Eyes Financial Evolution for NYC
NEW YORK, May 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams today declared himself a "tech mayor" at the inaugural NYC Crypto Summit, signaling a strong push towards integrating cryptocurrency and blockchain into the city's financial landscape. Speaking to a crowd of industry leaders, Adams, a former computer programmer, emphasized the potential of digital assets to revolutionize how New Yorkers pay for goods and services and invest, particularly in underserved communities. He drew parallels to past fina  more

Mayor Adams Praises Decision to Allow Empire Wind 1 Project to Move Forward
NEW YORK, May 19 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Praises Decision to Allow Empire Wind 1 Project to Move Forward May 19, 2025 Trump Administration Allows Project to Move Forward After Weeks of Advocacy by Mayor Adams Mayor Adams Spoke with President Trump About Project in Oval Office, Sent Letters to Trump Cabinet Officials, Conducted Interviews on Importance of Project NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today applauded the decisio  more

Most-Watched Edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball in Seven Years
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Most-Watched Edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball in Seven Years * Most-Watched Major League Baseball Game of 2025 Across All Platforms * MLB on ESPN Viewership Up 12 Percent From Last Season The May 18 New York Mets vs. New York Yankees game averaged 2,539,000 viewers, making it the most-watched edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One in se  more

N.Y. PSC Approves New Tariff for Negotiated Electric Rates in Village of Angelica
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by the Village of Angelica to establish a new service classification (SC No. 5) for individually negotiated electric rates. This new classification, termed Individual Service Agreements (ISAs), is designed to attract and retain businesses by offering flexible rate options. The amendments will take effect on May 23, 2025. The Village of Angelica, which operates its own municipal el  more

N.Y. PSC Approves Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Tariff Amendments
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by the Penn Yan Municipal Utilities Board. The amendments, which modify the utility's electric tariff schedule (P.S.C. No. 1), will update voltage levels and clarify reconnection charge terms. The approved changes are set to take effect on June 1, 2025. The approved tariff amendments include updates to reflect new voltage levels available to customers, resulting from a voltage con  more

N.Y. PSC Approves Tariff Revisions for Village of Solvay Electric Department
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved tariff revisions filed by the Village of Solvay, Electric Department, related to its Purchased Power Adjustment Charge (PPAC) and other updates. The revisions to tariff schedule P.S.C. No. 1 - Electricity, will take effect on June 1, 2025. The approved changes include corrections to typographical errors in the tariff, updating demand charge units from kilowatt-hour (kWh) to kilowatt (kW). Additionally, t  more

N.Y. PSC Grants Lighter Regulation to Buffalo Development Project's Electricity Provision
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a request for "incidental regulation" for the Buffalo Urban Development Corporation (BUDC) and its subsidiary, NorDel II, LLC, concerning their provision of electricity within the Northland Corridor Redevelopment Project in Buffalo. The Commission's decision, issued on May 15, 2025, acknowledges that BUDC, a not-for-profit development agency, and NorDel II, a real estate holding entity, are not primarily  more

N.Y. PSC: Gas Franchise Approval in Malone Will Not Harm Environment
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has determined that approving a petition from Liberty Utilities (St. Lawrence Gas) Corp. will not result in any significant adverse environmental effects. The petition seeks approval to exercise a gas franchise in the Town of Malone and to amend a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity originally issued on September 26, 2001. The PSC, acting as the lead agency for the environmental quality review, has issued  more

New York State Department of Labor Announces Estimated $500 Million in Savings for Businesses on 50th Anniversary of On-Site Consultation Program
ALBANY, New York, May 21 -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * The New York State Department of Labor Announces Estimated $500 Million in Savings for Businesses on 50th Anniversary of On-Site Consultation Program Announces $89 Million in Injury-Related Savings for New York Businesses Since 2012 Vital Cost-Saving Programs Help Make New York State More Affordable The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) today celebrates the 5  more

Newmark Arranges Over 425,000 SF of Industrial Leasing Across Northern and Central New Jersey
NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Over 425,000 SF of Industrial Leasing Across Northern and Central New Jersey May 19, 2025 9:00 AM Newmark announces the company has arranged 425,000 square feet of industrial leases year-to-date, across Northern and Central New Jersey. Newmark Senior Managing Directors Kyle Eaton and Robert Loderstedt, Managing Director Michael Schipper and Associate Director Haylee McCa  more

Nielsen releases its 2025 Annual Marketing Report looking at the power of data-driven marketing
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizData] (TNSrep) -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Nielsen releases its 2025 Annual Marketing Report looking at the power of data-driven marketing # The seventh annual report uncovers how marketers are adapting to market trends and changing technologies New York - May 20, 2025 - Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, has today released its seventh Annual Marketing Report  more

Novel molecular maneuver helps malaria parasite dodge the immune system
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Novel molecular maneuver helps malaria parasite dodge the immune system Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have discovered how a parasite that causes malaria when transmitted through a mosquito bite can hide from the body's immune system, sometimes for years. It turns out that the parasite, Plasmodium falciparum, can shut down a key set of genes, rendering itself "immunologically invisible." "This finding pro  more

NYPSC Seeks Public Input on National Grid Transmission Line Project
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) is soliciting public comments on a petition from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation, doing business as National Grid, to amend a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need. The amendment concerns the reconstruction of the Oneida-Cortland No. 3 115 kV transmission line. National Grid is seeking approval to use light-duty steel structures in areas where the existing certificate specifies single wood poles  more

NYPSC: Approval for Transformer Sales Has No Significant Environmental Impact
ALBANY, New York, May 20 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) has determined that the future sales or purchases of transformers by New York State Electric & Gas Corporation (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation (RG&E) will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment. This decision relates to Avangrid, Inc.'s participation in the Edison Electric Institute Spare Transformer Equipment Program. The PSC has concluded, in accordance with Article VIII of the   more

ON AN ALL-NEW SEASON OF 'MYSTERY AT BLIND FROG RANCH,' THE SEARCH FOR GOLD INTENSIFIES AS BURIED SECRETS GIVE RISE TO SHOCKING DISCOVERIES - PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 AT 10PM ET/PT ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * ON AN ALL-NEW SEASON OF 'MYSTERY AT BLIND FROG RANCH,' THE SEARCH FOR GOLD INTENSIFIES AS BURIED SECRETS GIVE RISE TO SHOCKING DISCOVERIES - PREMIERES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 AT 10PM ET/PT ON DISCOVERY CHANNEL Buried secrets unearth shocking discoveries on this season of "Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch." View Promo Here Download Photos Here (Burbank, CA) M  more

PBS Kids Announces New Sesame Street Deal
NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Sesame Workshop issued the following news release: * * * PBS Kids Announces New Sesame Street Deal [May 19, 2025] PBS is proud to announce that PBS KIDS will continue to be a home to SESAME STREET, extending the more than 50-year history of using the power of public television to bring critical early learning to children across the country for free. This legacy will continue as part of a new multi-year deal that will see its season 56 debut on PBS stations and across P  more

Peacock Launches Four Emerging Artist-Led Series
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Peacock Launches Four Emerging Artist-Led Series Peacock announced four new emerging artist-led series, each concept developed and executed by next-gen creators - Charlie Curtis-Beard, Katie Florence, Serena Kerrigan, and Daren Vongirdner - successful self-made social media stars with passionate followings and thriving businesses. Since launching on Monday, May 19, audiences are ab  more

Peacock to Debut Docuseries to Celebrate Universal's Epic Universe "Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks"
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Peacock to Debut Docuseries to Celebrate Universal's Epic Universe "Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks" 'Epic Universe' docuseries to explore new park's history Executive-produced by John Marks and Jon Strong for Universal Television Alternative Studio, Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks delivers its own wow moments, just like the Universal theme parks it c  more

Physicist Brad Ramshaw awarded $2M as Brown Investigator
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Physicist Brad Ramshaw awarded $2M as Brown Investigator Brad Ramshaw, associate professor of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been named to the 2025 class of Brown Investigators. Each investigator, recognized for curiosity-driven research in chemistry or physics, will receive up to $2 million over five years. The awardee cohort, the second to be selected by the Brown Institute for Basic Sciences   more

Powerhouse Southern Regional Bank Significantly Expands Partnership With Intellicheck
MELVILLE, New York, May 21 -- Intellicheck issued the following news release: * * * Powerhouse Southern Regional Bank Significantly Expands Partnership with Intellicheck Total Contract Value in the Very High Seven-Figure Range Over Three Years Anticipated to Drive Top Three Client Revenue Ranking MELVILLE, NEW YORK - May 20, 2025 - Intellicheck, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDN), an industry-leading identity company delivering proprietary on-demand digital and physical identity validation solutions, today   more

QR Sign-Ins Surge 60% on BofA's CashPro(r) Platform
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 20 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * QR Sign-Ins Surge 60% on BofA's CashPro(r) Platform NEW YORK, NY / LONDON / HONG KONG - Every day, thousands of CFOs and treasurers use QR code technology to sign-in to CashPro, Bank of America's digital banking platform accessed by more than 40,000 corporate and commercial clients around the world to manage their treasury, trade and credit   more

Research at risk: Building our future in space
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research at risk: Building our future in space Cornell researchers were preparing to launch two spacecraft - in Ward Laboratory. Hovering in a three-story, hangar-like room called a high bay, the spacecraft would have moved around each other as if in orbit, to model space on Earth. The simulator - the only one of its kind in the U.S. - would have allowed researchers, companies and government agencies to test and   more

RIT Expands Global Presence With Location in Tirana, Albania
ROCHESTER, New York, May 20 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT expands global presence with location in Tirana, Albania RIT Tirana will offer two degree programs starting in fall 2025 RIT's worldwide reach continues to grow with a new global location in Tirana, Albania. The expansion was announced at a launch event in the capital city. RIT Tirana will feature two bachelor of science degrees, computing information technology and electrical engin  more

SCHOLASTIC TO PUBLISH COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF SUNRISE ON THE REAPING, #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLING NOVEL IN THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES BY SUZANNE COLLINS
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release: * * * SCHOLASTIC TO PUBLISH COLLECTOR'S EDITION OF SUNRISE ON THE REAPING, #1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLING NOVEL IN THE HUNGER GAMES SERIES BY SUZANNE COLLINS New York, NY (May 20, 2025)--Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced that it will publish a collector's edition of Sunrise on the Reaping, the #1 worldwide be  more

Seventeen receive awards recognizing inclusive excellence
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Seventeen receive awards recognizing inclusive excellence The Graduate School Office of Inclusion and Student Engagement presented the 2025 Distinguished Awards at the Graduate Diversity and Inclusion Awards and Recognition Celebration on May 14 in G10 Biotech. This annual event recognizes the excellence represented within the graduate community and celebrates students and organizations for the significant impact  more

Smarter, faster AI models explored for molecular, materials discovery
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Smarter, faster AI models explored for molecular, materials discovery Cornell researchers are demonstrating how artificial intelligence - particularly deep learning and generative modeling - can accelerate the design of new molecules and materials, and even function as an autonomous research assistant. In a study published April 9 in Advanced Science, researchers explored how to make AI models more efficient and   more

Stars or numerals? How rating formats change consumer behavior
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Stars or numerals? How rating formats change consumer behavior What's the difference between a product rating of 3.5 displayed with stars versus Arabic numerals? It might very well be the difference between a 4 and a 3 rating in the eyes of the consumer, according to new marketing research from the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business. In six experiments, the researchers found that consumers tend to overestimat  more

Students Engaged in Research and Assessment
SYRACUSE, New York, May 20 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Students Engaged in Research and Assessment Loretta Awuku, Sylvia Page and Johnson Akano--three graduate students pursuing linguistic studies master's degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences--spent the past year researching and contributing to assessment and curricular development processes.  The research team's project, Peer-to-Peer Student Outreach in Linguistics MA Curriculum Assessment and Developme  more

Study offers insight into balancing climate solutions and crop yields
ITHACA, New York, May 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Study offers insight into balancing climate solutions and crop yields People have assumed climate change solutions that sequester carbon from the air into soils will also benefit crop yields. But a new study finds that most regenerative farming practices to build soil organic carbon - such as planting cover crops, leaving stems and leaves on the ground and not tilling - actually reduce yields in many situations.   more

The Gauge(tm): Mexico April 2025
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * The Gauge(tm): Mexico April 2025 During April, streaming's share of TV viewing in Mexico showed a slight decrease of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month, accounting for 24.3% of TV viewing. Methodology & FAQ This snapshot offers a monthly macro-analysis of how streaming-capable consumers access content through the main television distributio  more

The Gauge(tm): Streaming Peaks Again, Drawing from Successful Multiplatform Strategies
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * The Gauge(tm): Streaming Peaks Again, Drawing from Successful Multiplatform Strategies # Streaming Accounts for 44.3% of TV viewing in April, vs. 45.3% for Broadcast and Cable Combined # 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'The White Lotus' Lead Among Streaming Titles, Lifted By Multiplatform and Multichannel Distribution Strategies # NCAA Basketball Championships, The Mast  more

TNT Sports' Exclusive 2025 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final Coverage to Start Tonight on TNT & Max
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports' Exclusive 2025 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final Coverage to Start Tonight on TNT & Max TNT Sports' coverage of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO coverage will continue with exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Final starting tonight at 8 p.m. ET on TNT and Max with Game 1 between Andrei Svechnikov, Jordan Staal and   more

TNT Sports' Exclusive 2025 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final Coverage to Start Tonight on TNT, truTV & Max
NEW YORK, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports' Exclusive 2025 Stanley Cup Eastern Conference Final Coverage to Start Tonight on TNT, truTV & Max TNT Sports' coverage of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO coverage will continue with exclusive coverage of the Eastern Conference Final starting tonight at 8 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and Max with Game 1 between Andrei Svechnikov, Jor  more

Tradeweb to Participate in Piper Sandler Global Exchange & Trading Conference
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: * * * Tradeweb to Participate in Piper Sandler Global Exchange & Trading Conference NEW YORK - May 20, 2025 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today announced it will participate in the Piper Sandler Global Exchange & Trading Conference on Thur  more

Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Veterans-Related Announcement and Holds In-Person Media Availability
NEW YORK, May 20 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Makes Veterans-Related Announcement and Holds In-Person Media Availability May 20, 2025 Mayor Eric Adams: Good morning. It is good to see some of you. Two commissioners that always bring their A-game, both Laurie from Cultural Affairs and Commissioner Hendon, not only served our country, but serve the City of New York and those vets who serve our country and I really want to thank him  more

TXNM Energy Enters Agreement to Be Acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure
NEW YORK, May 21 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * TXNM Energy Enters Agreement to be Acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure * Provides long-term infrastructure investment to support the continued build-out of PNM and TNMP in a rapidly changing energy environment, facilitating economic development during New Mexico's transition to clean energy and continued growth in Texas * TXNM Energy, PNM and TNMP to remain locally managed and opera  more

USC Arnold School of Public Health: Mufaro Kanyangarara Awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship to Develop Graduate Program in Public and Global Health
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 20 -- The University of South Carolina Arnold School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Mufaro Kanyangarara awarded Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship to develop graduate program in public and global health Epidemiology assistant professor Mufaro Kanyangarara is one of 43 scholars to be awarded a Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship from the Institute of International Education this year. Funded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, this highl  more

Verint to Announce First Quarter Financial Results, June 4, 2025
MELVILLE, New York, May 21 -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release: * * * Verint to Announce First Quarter Financial Results on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 MELVILLE, N.Y., May 19, 2025 -- Verint (NASDAQ: VRNT) will conduct a conference call on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its first quarter financial results (for the quarter ended April 30, 2025) an  more