NEW YORK, May 27 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) posted the following news release: * * * 'Unimaginable horrors': more than 50,000 children reportedly killed or injured in the Gaza Strip AMMAN, 27 May 2025 - "In a 72-hour period this weekend, images from two horrific attacks provide yet more evidence of the unconscionable cost of this ruthless war on children in the Gaza Strip. "On Friday, we saw videos of the bodies of burnt, dismembered children from the  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * 2 Killed and 9 Wounded in Memorial Day Shooting in Philadelphia; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond Law Enforcement Suspects Machine Gun Conversion Device Known as a "Switch" Used in Shooting PHILADELPHIA -- Today, the Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 27 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Aaron Glenn on Jets' roster makeup: 'You can't be afraid of young players' New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn won't shy away from stacking his roster with young players. The first-time coach once received that roster-building advice from New Orleans Saints executive Jeff Ireland. "You can't be afraid of young players," Glenn said last week of Ireland's guidance, via Rich Cimini of ES  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER HOUSE GOP VOTED TO MAKE LARGEST CUT TO FOOD ASSISTANCE IN HISTORY - IMPACTING 150,000 IN ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES - SCHUMER SAYS WE MUST UNITE TO SAVE SNAP; STANDING WITH ROCHESTER FAITH LEADERS,... Schumer Says Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Will Be Ugly For Hardworking NY Families, Decimating Healthcare & Funding For Local Hospitals, Raising Energy Costs By Slas  more

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * America's Corn Belt acts as barrier for migrating songbirds The vast agricultural landscape of the U.S. Midwest known as the Corn Belt acts as a barrier for migrating landbirds, causing them to adjust their flight behaviors similar to when crossing natural barriers like the Gulf of Mexico, according to a study from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. In research published May 27 in the journal Conservation Biology,   more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, May 27 [Category: Science] -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory posted the following news: * * * At the Lab: The human Microprocessor In biology, the phrase "molecular machinery" gets tossed around pretty regularly. But this week At the Lab, we're talking about a particular molecular machine that truly earns the title. Join CSHL Professor & HHMI Investigator Leemor Joshua-Tor as she breaks down the crucial functions of Microprocessor. Read the related story: Th  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Psychology professor wins NSF CAREER award Major grant funds language learning research By Katie Liu Kids seem to pick up new languages faster than adults, which might feel especially grating after wrestling through another Duolingo lesson. But is there a different way to promote language learning in adults? This is one of the central questions of Sung-Joo Lim's work funded by a new National Science Foun  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Call to Lift Restrictions on Journalists Covering the Pentagon, which Harms Transparency and Public Trust (WASHINGTON)--PEN America called on the Pentagon today to lift new reporter access restrictions, which ban journalists from many areas of the Pentagon unless they are accompanied by a   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 28 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Launches Initial Public Offering NEW YORK, May 27, 2025 -- Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, today announced the launch of the initial public offering of 24,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock. Circle is offering 9,600,000 shares of Class A common stock and the selling stockholders are off  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * Citi Handlowy Announces Agreement to Sell Consumer Banking Business in Poland to Velobank S.A. HIGHLIGHTS * Citi Handlowy continues to invest in Poland and support institutional clients * Transaction marks last of the announced international consumer sales as part of Citi's strategic refresh NEW YORK - Bank  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE CONVENES BIPARTISAN ENERGY DISCUSSION TO KICK OFF SMART CITIES CAUCUS IN 119TH CONGRESS May 27, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov c: 202.913.0126 WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) hosted a bipartisan energy briefing to kick off the Congressional Smart Cities Caucus agenda in the 119th Congress. "  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 28 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Commercial Observer Names Laurie Grasso to Power 100 List for Third Time Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that New York Partner and Co-chair of the firm's global real estate practice Laurie A. Grasso has been named to the 2025 Power 100 list by Commercial Observer, marking her third recognition by the publication. This elite list honors "commercial real estate's most powerful players." In  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release on May 26, 2025: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Passing of Charles Rangel Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "It is with deep respect and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of former Congressman Charles B. Rangel of New York. On behalf of the 61 members of the Congressional  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Remembers Congressman Charles Rangel MEMPHIS - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) learned of the passing of former New York Congressman Charles B. Rangel on Sunday at 94 and made the following statement: "I had the honor of serving with Charlie Rangel for 10 years. A gentleman and a legislative giant, honored by Memphis with the I AM A MAN award, we stood together on healthcare, drug   more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Gillen Visits Island Harvest: Discusses Impacts of Cuts to SNAP MELVILLE, NY -- This morning, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with leaders and volunteers from Island Harvest Food Bank to discuss how Long Island's children, seniors, and veterans will be impacted by the Administration's proposed cuts to food assistance. "Island Harvest is a lifeline for Long Island's families, se  more

YONKERS, New York, May 28 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports applauds Oregon Legislature for passing key geolocation and kids privacy bill Salem, Oregon - Consumer Reports (CR) commended the Oregon Legislative Assembly for approving a landmark geolocation and kids privacy bill, Oregon H.B. 2008. CR worked closely with the bill sponsors to craft and support the legislation through the legislative process. If signed into law, the legislation would ex  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The New York Intellectual Property Law Association, a leading group of intellectual property lawyers, has submitted detailed recommendations to the Copyright Office regarding improvements to the Copyright Claims Board. The association's letter, dated May 9, 2025, addresses various aspects of the board's operations, advocating for changes to enhance its effectiveness and user-friendliness, particularly for those without legal representation. A significant concern raised by   more

ITHACA, New York, May 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell lacrosse wins national championship, first in 48 years Foxborough, Mass. - As the final minute began to tick away on a magical 2025 season, CJ Kirst '25 avoided a Maryland double team, ran straight down the middle of the field and scored on an empty net to salt away Cornell's first NCAA title in 48 years. All that was left was the faceoff and the field rush. The top-ranked Big Red toppled No. 2 seed Maryl  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Davis Polk Restructuring practice secures top ranking in Debtwire's lead counsel league table Davis Polk's premier Restructuring practice secured a top ranking in Debtwire's lead counsel league table for U.S. and Canadian Restructuring Advisory Mandates in April 2025. Over the course of the month, Davis Polk secured four lead counsel engagements covering both in-court and out-of-court proceedings, tying  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Receives Champions for Children Award from Graham Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has received the Champions for Children award from Graham, a New York City nonprofit focused on supporting children, young adults and families facing poverty and structural racism, for the firm's diverse range of pro bono work to improve people's lives. Debevoise Presiding Partner Peter Furci acce  more

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Eight groups named Cornell Heroes for exceptional service On the first day of final exams in fall 2024, the smell of warm soup and chili filled the halls of Cornell's Law School - not from a nearby cafe, but from the hands and hard work of the Law School's building care team who took the time to serve up a comforting meal to help students fuel and recharge before exams. This simple act reflects the broader, often  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Scott Mechkowski, former New York Field Office deputy director of the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement, from a May 20, 2025, hearing entitled "Examining Threats to ICE Operations": * * * Good morning, Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and distinguished members of this subcommittee. Thank you for the privilege of speaking with you today to discuss "Examining Threats to ICE O  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers reported several uploads of a new ISIS propaganda video released by the group's West Africa Province. Online pro-ISIS communities and extreme right Telegram channels celebrated the May 21 murder of two Israeli embass  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 27 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Farmworkers in NY and CA File Federal Challenges Against Statutes Letting Union Bosses Seize Control Without Employee Vote Workers contend that "card check" unionization method leads to false claims of majority union support, intimidation, and constitutional violations Washington, DC (May 27, 2025) - Agricultural workers from New York and California have just filed   more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Rey de los Camarones S.A.: * * * To: Mr. Jianwei Rong, General Manager/Owner, Rey de los Camarones S. A., Kilometer 9 Of The New Road to Leon, In Front of the New York Motel, Barrio Xavier Gruta, Ciudad Sandino, Managua Nicaragua, (b)(6) Dear Mr. Jianwei Rong: On August 26, 2024 through August 30, 2024, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 28 -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: * * * FOLIO: Inducts Endeavor Business Media CEO Chris Ferrell into Legends Hall of Fame Endeavor Business Media CEO, Chris Ferrell, inducted into FOLIO: Legends Hall of Fame Endeavor Business Media announces that its CEO and Co-Founder, Chris Ferrell, has been inducted into the FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie Awards Legends Hall of Fame; a celebration of a career visionary responsible for shaping the magazine an  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, May 28 -- Forbes Media issued the following news release: * * * Forbes Unveils The 2025 Midas List Of The World's Best Venture Capital Investors In 2025 New York, NY - May 27, 2025 - Forbes today unveiled the 2025 Midas List, the definitive ranking of the top 100 venture capital investors in the world. This year's Midas List reflects a cautious market environment, with a small number of major deals and high-performing startups driving major jumps in the ranking. "Thi  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original HARRY POTTER Television Series Sets Cast For Roles Of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, And Ron Weasley * The HBO Original HARRY POTTER television series has cast screen newcomers Dominic McLaughlin in the role of Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and Alastair Stout as Ron Weasley. * Francesca Gardiner (showrunner, execut  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Castro, Salazar, and Cherfilus-McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S.-Caribbean Relations Washington, D.C. - 5/27/25... Last week, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Chair of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (FL-20), Ranking Member of the Middle Ea  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Mourns the Loss of Charles B. Rangel, Legendary Public Servant and Civil Rights Champion The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) mourns the loss of Charles "Charlie" B. Rangel, former U.S. Representative and congressman for New York City's 13 th Congressional district representing Harlem and its neighboring communities. A Harlem native, army veteran, and one of the city's influenti  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Celebrates SALT Relief in House Tax Package (STATEN ISLAND, NY) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was joined by Councilmembers David Carr and Frank Morano; representatives from the offices of Assemblymen Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, and Michael Tannousis; members of the Port Richmond North Shore Alliance and the South Beach Civic Association; and Francine and Frank Reali of Safa  more

NEW YORK, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute, in its issue brief titled "It's Time for College Professors to Teach," argues that teaching and mentoring have become secondary concerns at many of the nation's four-year colleges, with detrimental effects on costs, student outcomes, and campus culture. This critical analysis, authored by Frederick M. Hess and Richard B. Keck, was issued in April 2025. The report contends that the nation's most expensive colleges often feature faculty teach  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute, in its issue brief titled "Reforming New York City's Land-Use Process: Weighing Democratic Accountability vs. Getting Things Done," authored by Senior Fellow Eric Kober, examines the intricate balance between democratic accountability and efficient development in New York City's land-use process. This analysis, issued in April 2025, delves into the historical evolution of the city's planning powers and proposes reforms to address its persi  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, May 21 -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. posted the following news release: * * * Marking A New Age in Characterization of Acute Traumatic Brain Injury: The NINDS TBI Classification and Nomenclature initiative New Rochelle, NY - In collaboration with the Journal of Neurotrauma and The Lancet, these papers introduce a transformative shift in the way traumatic brain injury (TBI) is classified and understood. Traditionally, TBI severity has been determined using the Glasgow Coma S  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Maryellen Sheridan of Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital named president of American Pediatric Surgical Nursing Association Maryellen Sheridan, RN, MSN, a pediatric clinical nurse specialist at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, has become president of the 1,000-member American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association, Inc. (APSNA) Founded in 1992, the APSNA aim  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Sanctions on Syria Lifted WASHINGTON (May 27, 2025)- On Friday, the Trump administration lifted several sanctions on Syria. The New York Times reported that the Treasury Department lifted regulations banning U.S. citizens and companies from making most financial transactions with Syrian citizens and entities and the State Department announced it was suspending for six months other tough sancti  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * MoFo Serves as Legal Advisor to Salesforce in Its $8 Billion Acquisition of Informatica Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, and Informatica (NYSE: INFA), a leader in enterprise AI-powered cloud data management, announced on May 27, 2025 that they have entered into an agreement for Salesforce to acquire Informatica for approximately $8 billion in equity value, net of Salesforce's current   more

NEW YORK, May 23 -- Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * New Framework for Characterizing Traumatic Brain Injury To Reveal More Detail About Patient's Condition and Potential for Recovery Coalition of experts and patients from 14 countries expands assessment beyond immediate clinical symptoms, using advanced tools for improved insights New York, NY - After more than half a century, assessment of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) is getting an overhaul that is expec  more

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New SEMI M.Eng. pathway trains systems engineers for careers in tech As the worldwide need for efficient, resilient manufacturing systems grows rapidly, so does the demand for skilled engineers to develop these systems. The Cornell Systems Engineering M.Eng. program has developed the Semiconductor, Manufacturing, and Industrial (SEMI) Engineering pathway to meet this need. Students enrolled in the pathway will b  more

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New technique turns 'noisy' lasers into quantum light Scientists have discovered a way to convert fluctuating lasers into remarkably stable beams that defy classical physics, opening new doors for photonic technologies that rely on both high power and high precision. Lasers are essential tools in science, industry and medicine, but increasing their power often results in "noise" - unpredictable fluctuations in i  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * New York Life partners with Pasito to bring AI-powered clarity to benefits decisions. Many employees still struggle with determining which benefits are right for them. NEW YORK - New York Life Group Benefit Solutions (NYL GBS) today announced a new partnership with Pasito, a leading benefits experience platform offering AI-powered decision support and persona  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists issued the following news release: * * * New York State Bill Amendment Imposes Time Limit on Anesthesia Care and Puts Patients' Lives at Risk American Society of Anesthesiologists Strongly Opposes CHICAGO - The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) firmly opposes the surreptitious maneuver labeled a "hidden clause" or "concealed term" that was added to New York State Assembly Bill A5375-A and Senate Bill S7918-A, which all  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * NPR Lawsuit Challenging Trump Executive Order Cutting Federal Funding Should Prevail on Free Speech and Press Freedom Grounds, Knight Institute Says WASHINGTON--National Public Radio (NPR) and other public radio organizations today filed a lawsuit in federal court over President Trump's executive order that aims to end federal funding for NPR and PBS, saying  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan Appoints Dr. Anitha Srinivasan First Woman Chief Medical Officer at the Hospital She is the first woman Chief Medical Officer at Metropolitan Hospital, currently one of two female CMOs across the 11 NYC Health + Hospitals hospital facilities, and the only woman of color in that role Dr. John T. Pellicone steps down after ten years in the   more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, May 28 -- Optimum, a brand of Altice USA, issued the following commentary on May 27, 2025: * * * Optimum Prepares to Keep Customers and Communities Connected During Hurricane Season Author: Sean O'Connell, SVP Regional General Manager With predictions indicating another active hurricane season, Optimum is activating its pre-season preparations to ensure our experts and assets are in place ahead of any weather activity. Each storm season brings challenges that re  more

NEW YORK, May 27 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Peacekeepers in Abyei Win Top United Nations Military, Police Awards The United Nations has announced the 2024 recipients of the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award and the Woman Police Officer of the Year Award.  Squadron Leader Sharon Mwinsote Syme of Ghana will receive the Military Gender Advocate Award and Chief Superintendent Zainab Gbla of Sierra Leone will receive the Woman Police Officer of the Ye  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on May 27, 2025: * * * Professional Guidance, Planning and Income Solutions Most-Wanted Retirement Benefits Amid Volatility: Morgan Stanley Retirement Study * As financial stress rises, employees are cutting back on contributions to workplace retirement plans * Access to financial advisors, planning support and retirement income solutions increasingly in demand New York - M  more

BRONX, New York, May 27 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * REEL WILD(tm) New York Film Festival Hosts Screening of The Last Dive at the New York Aquarium on Wednesday, June 11 Coney Island, NY, May 27, 2025 -- In celebration of World Oceans Week, REEL WILD(tm) New York Film Festival is hosting a special screening of The Last Dive on Wednesday, June 11, at our New York Aquarium. The screening will be in Ocean Wonders: Sharks!.   more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Residents sue City of Quincy to Stop Plan for Religious Statues on Public Building QUINCY, MASS. - A multifaith group of Quincy, Massachusetts residents and taxpayers filed a lawsuit today in Norfolk Superior Court to halt the planned inst  more

ROCHESTER, New York, May 28 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT students to pursue abroad opportunities through international fellowships and scholarships Awards will be used for travel abroad cultural exchanges and research opportunities A record number of RIT students has been awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to pursue cultural exchanges and research opportunities abroad. "We are so pleased that our talented students co  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The Rochester Institute of Technology, New York, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Education, advocating for the preservation of current Public Service Loan Forgiveness program definitions. The university expressed concern that proposed changes could negatively impact public service professionals and deter students from pursuing careers in essential fields. RIT emphasized the program's crucial role in incentivizing graduates, particularly those from low-inc  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * Rockefeller's Rising Scholars Workshop opens doors to science For 13 college students, a mid-May visit to Rockefeller was more than a crash course in research. It was an invitation to envision themselves as scientists. Nominated by their home institutions, the students came to campus for the Rising Scholars Workshop, a four-day program that blended scientific exploration with professional development. Designed for ri  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-cv-04254; S.D.N.Y. filed May 20, 2025) on May 27, 2025: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Unicoin, Inc.; Alexander Konanykhin; Maria Silvina Moschini; Alejandro Dominguez; Richard Devlin, No. 1:25-cv-04254 (S.D.N.Y. filed May 20, 2025) On May 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged New York City-based Unicoin, Inc. and four of its top executives-CEO and Boa  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska completes $38M Newsome High School expansion in Florida The construction firm constructed a new 26,000-square-foot auditorium and renovated classroom and athletic training facilities to support population growth within the nation's seventh largest school district. TAMPA, FL - Skanska, a leading construction firm, announces the completion of the $38 million expansion to Newsom  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Encourages Accelerated Funding to Strengthen Critical Infrastructure at Fort Drum SARATOGA, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik called on the Department of the Army to accelerate $69.2 million in funding to urgently address failing infrastructure at Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, located at Fort Drum, New York--home of the 10th Mountain Division, the most depl  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Steptoe Submits Pro Bono Amicus Brief Supporting Blake Lively in Retaliatory Defamation Case (New York) - On behalf of pro bono client, Elyse Dorsey, Steptoe filed an Amicus Brief in support of Blake Lively in the case of Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC (1:24-cv-10049) in the Southern District of New York. Elyse Dorsey is an attorney and advocate for survivors of sexual harassment. She is a survivor of sexual   more

ITHACA, New York, May 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students win summer awards to work on startups Twenty-two students with entrepreneurial startups were awarded Human Spirit and Beck Fellowship summer stipend awards by Entrepreneurship at Cornell. The Marla and Barry Beck Entrepreneurship Fellows and Human Spirit Entrepreneurship Fellows programs both provide students with summer funding up to $6,000, which can be used to support the startup by paying for compens  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sudan: IRC expands cholera response in Khartoum state as outbreak affects over 60,000 people across the country * Over 60,000 reported cases of acute watery diarrhea/cholera since August 2024 * More than 1,600 cholera related deaths recorded across Sudan * Cholera resurgence confirmed in Khartoum's Sharq-elnel, Jabal-Oleia, and Umbadah * National epidemic respons  more

ALBANY, New York, May 28 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Diebold Lab Aims to Improve Crystal Phase Mapping for Thin Film Processing By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- Thin-film processing, a key component of microchip manufacturing that involves depositing ultrathin layers of materials onto a substrate, is perhaps the most critical step in the creation of the complex circuitry and components that form the basis of almost all modern electro  more

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Noteworthy: Research grants, awards and publications ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- The latest developments on University at Albany faculty and staff who are receiving research grants, awards and other noteworthy attention: * Department of Philosophy faculty have published four books this spring. Marcus Adams has published Hobbes's Two Sciences: Politics, Geometry, and the Structure of Philosophy (Oxford),  more

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Zuloaga Exploring Effects of Pregnancy and Menopause on Alzheimer's Risk By Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- University at Albany's Damian Zuloaga was awarded $300,000 to study how pregnancy and menopause impact Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk. Zuloaga, an associate professor in the Department of Psychology at the College of Arts and Sciences, received the grant from BrightFocus Foundation, a priva  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 28 (TNSWjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Vascular sleuth unlocks origins of congenital limb deficiencies--beyond thalidomide A newly published review in Birth Defects Research helps unlock the 65-year-old puzzle of devastating limb malformations associated with thalidomide exposure. This review highlights the femoral focal deficiency (PFFD) and 'phocomelia' or flipper limb deformities, which ori  more

SYRACUSE, New York, May 27 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Timur Hammond's 'Placing Islam' Receives Journal's Honorable Mention A book authored by Timur Hammond, associate professor of geography and the environment in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, received an honorable mention in the 2025 International Journal of Islamic Architecture (IJIA) Book Award competition. The awards committee described his book, "Placing Islam: Geographies of Connecti  more

WASHINGTON, May 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Andy Byford as Special Advisor to the Amtrak Board of Directors Byford will help oversee the Big, Beautiful redevelopment of New York Penn Station WASHINGTON, D.C. - Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy announced today the appointment of Andy Byford as Special Advisor to the Amtra  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Maintains Leadership Position in the Construction Industry Engineering News-Record recognizes Turner as the leading contractor in the United States for the fifth consecutive year. Turner Construction Company has once again been named the largest building contractor in the United States by Engineering News-Record, marking the fifth consecutive year the company has earned this distinction. In 2024, Turner secu  more

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Chemist Awarded $2 Million to Advance Computational Simulations for RNA Analysis By Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- Alan Chen, associate professor in chemistry and the RNA Institute, was awarded $2 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant will fund Chen's lab over the next five years as they work to develo  more

ALBANY, New York, May 28 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany English Professor Featured in Netflix's New Vietnam War Documentary By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (May 27, 2025) -- UAlbany English Professor Thomas Bass is a featured presenter in the new Netflix documentary, Turning Point: The Vietnam War. The five-part series by filmmaker Brian Knappenberger was released April 30, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and examines the war's conse  more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP leverages every dollar to promote investments of nearly $60 for Sustainable Development, shows new report The report addresses a stark reality: the world faces an annual US$4.2 trillion SDG financing gap, despite the existence of more than US$450 trillion in global wealth. New York -- A new report (link is external) released today by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) reveals that  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Urgent Appeal from Evin Prison: Imprisoned Scholar Mahvash Seydal Exposes Iran's Denial of Medical Care to Women Political Prisoners Systematic Denial of Medical Care in Iran: A Slow and Silent Execution May 27, 2025 -- From Evin Prison, woman political prisoner and international law scholar Mahvash (Sayeh) Seydal has issued an urgent open letter to international human   more

NEW YORK, May 27 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * US Consumer Confidence Partially Rebounds in May Consumers' pessimism about the future moderates after surging in April The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index (r) increased by 12.3 points in May to 98.0 (1985=100), up from 85.7 in April. The Present Situation Index --based on consumers' assessment of current business and labor market conditions--rose 4.8 points to 135.9. The Expectations Index --based   more

NEW YORK, May 25 -- The Vera Institute of Justice, an organization that says its mission is to end overcriminalization and mass incarceration of people of color, immigrants and people experiencing poverty, issued the following news release on May 25, 2025: * * * Vera Institute of Justice Marking Five Years Since the Murder of George Floyd On the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Vera Institute of Justice President & Director Nick Turner issued the following statement: "Today ma  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon to speak at Bernstein conference May 29 NEW YORK \- Sowmyanarayan Sampath, executive vice president for Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), and CEO for Verizon Consumer, is scheduled to speak at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, May 29, at 8:00 a.m. ET. His remarks will be webcast, with access instructions available   more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Vietnamese Writer Must Be Released (NEW YORK)--Journalist and writer Pham Doan Trang - who is today marking yet another birthday in prison in Vietnam - should be released immediately. PEN America, Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Legal Initiatives for Vietnam (LIV), and the Committee to   more

NEW YORK, May 28 -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Weil Wins Summary Judgment Victory for Bovis Lend Lease in Significant Contract Dispute On May 22, 2025, the New York Supreme Court issued a summary judgment decision allowing Weil client Bovis Lend Lease's counterclaims to go forward in a decade-long contract litigation. The plaintiff, The John Galt Corporation, subcontracted with Bovis in 2006 to perform abatement and deconstruction work at t  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * World-Renowned Maestro Returns to the Stage After Rare Diagnosis & Lifesaving Heart Surgery J ohn Mauceri, an award-winning music conductor, author, and recording artist, is celebrating his return to the stage in better health following specialized cardiac surgery at NYU Langone Health to treat a rare and life-threatening hear  more

NEW YORK, May 27 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * YouTube Maintains Largest Share of TV Viewing Among Media Companies For Third Consecutive Month Paramount Exhibits Largest Monthly Increase in April's Media Distributor Gauge, Driven by CBS Disney and NBCUniversal Also Gain Share NEW YORK - May 27, 2025 - YouTube maintained its lead among media companies in Nielsen's April 2025 Media Distributor Gauge report,  more