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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday June 18, 2025 ( 61 items )  

2 Whitman Students Earn Prestigious AWESOME Scholarship
SYRACUSE, New York, June 17 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * 2 Whitman Students Earn Prestigious AWESOME Scholarship * For the first time in the 12-year history of the program, both nominees from the Whitman School of Management have been selected as recipients of the 2025 AWESOME Excellence in Education Scholarship, a prestigious honor awarded to top-performing undergraduate women in supply chain management.  Each year, the AWESOME (Achieving Women's Excellence in S  more

A brief history of the global economy, through the lens of a single barge
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * A brief history of the global economy, through the lens of a single barge * In 1989, New York City opened a new jail. But not on dry land. The city leased a barge, then called the "Bibby Resolution," which had been topped with five stories of containers made into housing, and anchored it in the East River. For five years, the vessel lodged inmates. A floating detention center is   more

Bel Joins Forces With Accenture to Accelerate Its Digital Transformation Towards a Healthier and More Sustainable Food Model
NEW YORK, June 18 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Bel joins forces with Accenture to accelerate its digital transformation towards a healthier and more sustainable food model * The multi-year collaboration will help Bel provide healthier and more sustainable food for all by accelerating its digital transformation, while unlocking new value and growth. * The end to end transformation will help Bel digitize key components of the  more

Bloomberg Media Unveils Second "Corporate Reputation Pulse" Study at Cannes Lions 2025
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Media Unveils Second "Corporate Reputation Pulse" Study at Cannes Lions 2025 * This wave explores the evolving relationship between corporate reputation and brand equity June 17, 2025 - Today Bloomberg Media released the latest study from its Bloomberg Industry Accelerator series: the second wave of its proprietary Global Corporate Reputation Pulse, exploring the evolving role of reputation  more

Brooklyn Law School: BLIP Clinic Explores Law in the Age of AI
BROOKLYN, New York, June 17 -- Brooklyn Law School issued the following news: * * * BLIP Clinic Explores Law in the Age of AI BLIP Students enrolled in the Spring 2025 semester discuss AI data control and novel corporate structures at Parsons eLab. The Brooklyn Law Incubator & Policy (BLIP) Clinic students have spent much of the Spring 2025 semester exploring what the law and legal process will look like in the age of artificial intelligence (AI) and potential diminution in individual auton  more

Bullish with Sonali Basak Premieres Across All Bloomberg Video Platforms Today
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bullish with Sonali Basak Premieres Across All Bloomberg Video Platforms Today * Bloomberg Media is excited to announce the premiere of Bullish, a new original series hosted by Sonali Basak, debuting today, June 17, 2025. Bullish delivers an inside look into Wall Street, bringing unique context to Bloomberg's financial coverage through the eyes of its titans and rising stars. Each half-hour episode w  more

Cask & Craft Local Spirits + Bites Opens at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
BUFFALO, New York, June 18 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Cask & Craft Local Spirits + Bites opens at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport New concept features local partners Valentine Distilling Co. and Detroit City Distillery * DETROIT (June 17, 2025) - DelawareNorth, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, in partnership with Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), is excited to announce the grand opening of Cask & Craft Local Spirits + Bites, a   more

City of New York Takes Action to Protect Billions in Federal Funding for Hospitals, Universities, and Research Institutions
NEW YORK, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * City of New York Takes Action to Protect Billions in Federal Funding for Hospitals, Universities, and Research Institutions * City Urges Court To Restore Cuts To Research Institutions in New York City  Continues Adams Administration's Work To Ensure New Yorkers Get Every Dollar They Are Entitled to at Every Level of Government The City of New York today -- as part of a coalition of cities and counties --   more

Cornell astronomers win time on James Webb Space Telescope
ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell astronomers win time on James Webb Space Telescope * In November 2021, Elijah Mullens was staffing a pre-launch party for the James Webb Space Telescope at a local planetarium near his home in Florida. Not yet accepted to graduate school, he was explaining to children how the telescope was going to advance astronomy research. He didn't know yet that it would someday advance his astronomy research. Now i  more

Cornell: Inside the Medical Crash Cart Robot - Designing for Urgency, Collaboration, and Clarity
NEW YORK, June 17 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * Inside the Medical Crash Cart Robot: Designing for Urgency, Collaboration, and Clarity By Sarah Marquart Medical crash carts -- stocked with medications, syringes, gauze, and IV fluids -- are essential tools in emergency rooms, where seconds matter, space is tight, and confusion can cost lives. However, despite their importance, crash carts vary widely in layout between hospitals and departments. In high-stress situations, th  more

DEC Announces 'CleanSweepNY' Program Collects Record-Breaking Amount of Chemicals in the Hudson Valley
ALBANY, New York, June 17 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces 'CleanSweepNY' Program Collects Record-Breaking Amount of Chemicals in the Hudson Valley * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the record-breaking results of recent CleanSweepNY collection events in DEC's Region 3 (lower Hudson Valley). Held during the week of May 12, the events col  more

Dow Jones Launches OPIS RackPro, A New Tool for Real-Time and Historical Fuel Price Intelligence
NEW YORK, June 17 -- OPIS, a Dow Jones company, issued the following news release: * * * Dow Jones Launches OPIS RackPro, A New Tool for Real-Time and Historical Fuel Price Intelligence New York, NY-[June 16, 2025]-- OPIS, a Dow Jones company, and a leading provider of energy pricing, news and analytics, today announced the launch of OPIS RackPro, a new tool designed to empower fuel buyers and sellers with access to real-time and historical transfer pricing, where suppliers sell fuel to whole  more

Emotion - not just action - helps brain define, divide events
ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Emotion - not just action - helps brain define, divide events * In the 2001 film "Tortilla Soup," an argument between three sisters culminates in one smashing a plate on the kitchen floor. The abrupt, surprising action is an example of what psychology scholars call an event boundary - a clear transition from one event to another that our minds use to separate continuous experience into meaningful, memorable ch  more

First Images Of PORTOBELLO Released On The Anniversary Of Tortora's Arrest
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * First Images Of PORTOBELLO Released On The Anniversary Of Tortora's Arrest * On June 17, 1983, Enzo Tortora was arrested. To mark the anniversary, we are releasing the first images from PORTOBELLO, the new series by Marco Bellocchio, dedicated to the dramatic story of the Italian TV host. The series is set to premiere on HBO Max in 2026. The clip sho  more

FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S COVERAGE OF ARMY 250 PARADE BEATS EVERY NETWORK IN TELEVISION
NEW YORK, June 18 -- Fox News Channel, a unit of Fox News Media, issued the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL'S COVERAGE OF ARMY 250 PARADE BEATS EVERY NETWORK IN TELEVISION 'Army 250 Parade' Peaks with 5.5 Million Viewers in the 8 PM Hour, Leading All Broadcast Programs Including NBC's Coverage of the U.S. Open * NEW YORK - June 17, 2025 - FOX News Channel's Army 250 Parade coverage was the number one cable program on Saturday, June 14th, averaging 4.9 million viewers and 700,  more

Grey House Publishing Announces the 2025/26 Edition of Weiss Ratings' Financial Literacy: How to Become an Investor
AMENIA, New York, June 18 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release: * * * Grey House Publishing Announces the 2025/26 Edition of Weiss Ratings' Financial Literacy: How to Become an Investor Financial Literacy: How to Become an Investor breaks down in accessible terms the essentials of investing, covering important information on brokerage firms, financial advisors, investment fees, alternative investments, and more. Designed for those who want to know more about investing bu  more

Hearst Magazines To Bring AURA to Programmatic Buyers on Amazon DSP
NEW YORK, June 18 -- Hearst Magazines, a division of Hearst, issued the following news release: * * * Hearst Magazines To Bring AURA to Programmatic Buyers on Amazon DSP New offering connects Hearst Magazines' proprietary contextual signals with Amazon Ads trillions of browsing, shopping and streaming signals to drive higher-performing programmatic campaigns exclusively in Amazon DSP * NEW YORK, June 17, 2025 -- Hearst Magazines announced today an expansion of AURA that, for the first time   more

HGTV Serves Up Fantasy-Filled Real Estate on Friday Nights with New Episodes of 'My Lottery Dream Home' and 'Zillow Gone Wild'
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HGTV Serves Up Fantasy-Filled Real Estate on Friday Nights with New Episodes of 'My Lottery Dream Home' and 'Zillow Gone Wild' * This summer HGTV will bring dreamy real estate scenarios and whimsical listings to life with back-to-back new episodes of My Lottery Dream Home and Zillow Gone Wild premiering Friday, July 18, at 9 and 9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Kickin  more

Max Updates Homepage User Interface with Enhanced Video Elements
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Max Updates Homepage User Interface with Enhanced Video Elements * Download Preview Rail+ GIF HERE Beginning this week, Max will roll out an enhanced browsing experience in the U.S. with dynamic video previews on the homepage. When a user hovers over a title with a corresponding video preview, it will automatically play at the top of the homepage, i  more

MLB Tuesday, June 17 on TBS & Max: Padres at Dodgers
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * MLB Tuesday, June 17 on TBS & Max: Padres at Dodgers * Game telecast not available in Los Angeles market All MLB regular season and playoff games airing on TNT Sports' networks, as well as pre and postgame coverage, will be available to stream live on Max, as well as on the TBS app on mobile, tablet and connected TV devices and at TBS.com. *** Ori  more

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and The Scion Group to Acquire University of Mississippi Student Housing Portfolio for $262 Million
NEW YORK, June 18 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing and The Scion Group to Acquire University of Mississippi Student Housing Portfolio for $262 Million New York -- Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), and The Scion Group announced today a joint venture to acquire a portfolio of student housing communit  more

Most Personal Injury Structured Settlement Annuity Recipients Report That Receiving Annuity Payments Makes Them Feel Financially Secure, According to New MetLife Study
NEW YORK, June 18 (TNSrep) -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * Most Personal Injury Structured Settlement Annuity Recipients Report That Receiving Annuity Payments Makes Them Feel Financially Secure, According to New MetLife Study Nearly all structured settlement annuity recipients (94%) say receiving monthly payments makes them feel financially secure * NEW YORK, June 17 2025 -- An overwhelming majority of s  more

N.C. Utilities Commission: Herkimer Solar Seeks Approval for Onslow County Facility
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Herkimer Solar LLC, New York, is moving forward with its plan to construct a 74.9 MW AC solar photovoltaic generating facility in Onslow County, North Carolina. The company filed an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity with the North Carolina Utilities Commission on June 5, 2025 (Docket No. SP-76071, Sub 0). The proposed facility, located at GPS coordinates 34.911 N, 77.287 W, aims to sell electricity generated to Duke Energy Progress. The Uti  more

N.Y. Comptroller: 'DiNapoli - Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate'
ALBANY, New York, June 17 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report on June 3, 2025, entitled "DiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate." Here are excerpts: * * * Young workers in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than in 2019 and higher than all other age groups, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli  more

N.Y. Comptroller: 'Enacted Budget Report - State Fiscal Year 2025-26'
ALBANY, New York, June 17 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in June 2025 entitled "Enacted Budget Report - State Fiscal Year 2025-26." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from the Comptroller This year, budget negotiations in New York State extended through May, as policymakers debated fiscal and policy issues, including school funding and policies, the repayment of the unemployment insurance loan and measures to improve affordability. The ne  more

N.Y. Comptroller: 'Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York'
ALBANY, New York, June 17 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in June 2025 entitled "Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from the Comptroller New York City's finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges and federal policy changes. In recent months, the cost of managing the asylum s  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces 1,100 New Homes for Coney Island
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with NYC Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and Department of Housing Preservation and Development Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani, announced plans to build approximately 1,100 homes in Coney Island, Brooklyn. The initiative includes the Coney Island Phase III project, which will create 420 affordable homes, and the Coney Landing Project, adding 178 affordable and supportive housing units. Additionall  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Announces Coney Island Housing Development and Crime Reduction Successes
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City mayor Eric Adams has announced plans to build approximately 1,100 homes in Coney Island, including affordable and supportive housing units. This initiative, part of the "City of Yes for Families" plan, seeks to make New York City a more family-friendly place by increasing housing stock. Adams also highlighted the success of efforts to remove illegal mopeds and four-wheelers, reporting an 86 percent decrease in grand larceny patterns and a 68 percent decreas  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Backs Peaceful Protest Response, Urges Statewide Mask Ban at Demonstrations
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in an interview on NY1's "Weekends on 1," credited the city's residents and police for maintaining peace during the large-scale No Kings protests held across the boroughs. With 50,000 demonstrators and only 14 arrests, Adams highlighted the effectiveness of NYPD coordination and training in contrast to unrest seen in other parts of the country. He urged the state legislature to reinstate a pre-COVID ban on wearing masks at protests, claimi  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Commends Peaceful Protests, Reaffirms Immigration Stance, and Outlines Election Strategy
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, during an appearance on PIX11 News at 5 With Kaity Tong, praised the city's handling of the No Kings demonstrations, highlighting the peaceful turnout of over 50,000 people and only 14 arrests with no serious injuries. Adams credited the NYPD's strategic response, including drone surveillance and rapid intervention, for maintaining order while allowing New Yorkers to exercise their rights. He reiterated his administration's refusal to coll  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Discusses Public Safety and Political Landscape on Fox News
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who appeared on Fox News' "Fox & Friends", discussed his administration's approach to public safety and ongoing political challenges. Adams highlighted the successful management of a 50,000-person "No Kings Day" march with only 14 arrests for disorderly conduct and no injuries, attributing this to the use of drone technology and intelligence to identify outside agitators. He also addressed his decision to run as an independent, asserting t  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Extends Emergency Order for Asylum Seeker Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 821, extending by five days a previous order addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the arrival of thousands of asylum seekers. The order highlights the unprecedented challenge the city faces in providing shelter to these individuals while maintaining services for current shelter users. This extension continues the state of emergency first declared in October 2022, underscoring the sustained pr  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Extends Emergency Order for Correctional Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 820, extending a state of emergency for correctional facilities operated by the Department of Correction for five days. The order, which was given in New York, addresses the DOC's ongoing staffing crisis and challenges in complying with Local Law 42 and Board of Correction regulations, particularly concerning inmate transport without restraints. Adams stated that these measures are crucial for protecting the  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Extends Rikers Island Emergency Order
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 819 extending for five days a state of emergency within Department of Correction facilities, including Rikers Island. The order aims to prioritize compliance with the Nunez Action Plan and address challenges stemming from DOC's staffing levels. Mayor Adams stated that continued high rates of staff attrition threaten the DOC's ability to maintain safety, security, and access to basic services for those in cus  more

N.Y. Mayor Adams Highlights NYPD Strategy and Technology in Managing Peaceful No Kings Protest
WASHINGTON, June 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams praised the NYPD's performance during the No Kings protest, emphasizing the peaceful nature of the demonstrations and the department's effective safety measures. Speaking on WWOR9's "6 O'Clock News," Adams noted that roughly 50,000 people marched across Manhattan with only 14 arrests and no serious injuries reported, describing the outcome as a model of democratic expression. He attributed the calm to both advanced training of officers and   more

N.Y. PSC Invites Further Input on Energy Interconnection
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York State Public Service Commission is inviting comments from interested parties as part of its ongoing review into delays in interconnecting distributed energy resources (CASE 24-E-0415). A notice issued on June 16, 2025, asks for responses to specific questions prepared by Department of Public Service staff regarding interconnection times, performance measures, and potential revenue adjustments related to those measures. This proceeding aims to understand the r  more

N.Y. PSC: 2025 New York Broadband Report Released
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has authorized the release of the 2025 Report on the Availability and Cost of High-Speed Broadband Services in New York State. This annual report, stemming from the Broadband Connectivity Act, provides an update on internet access across the state (CASE 22-M-0313). Issued and effective June 12, 2025, this order marks the fourth consecutive year the Commission has fulfilled the Act's mandate to study the availability, reliability, and  more

N.Y. PSC: Chemung Renewable Gas Project Approved by State
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved a request from Valley Energy Inc., Purcellville, Virginia, to amend its Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, paving the way for the utility to expand its natural gas service area in and around parts of the Town of Chemung (CASE 24-G-0234). The order, issued and effective June 12, 2025, allows for the installation of approximately five miles of gas pipeline to connect Valley Energy's current system with the Che  more

N.Y. PSC: Churchville Village to Provide Electric Service in Riga After Environmental Review
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The New York Public Service Commission has determined an environmental impact statement will not be prepared for the Village of Churchville's application to provide electric service in the Town of Riga (CASE 24-E-0575). This decision, announced on June 13, 2025, clears the way for the village to proceed with its plan. The Village of Churchville submitted a petition, as per Section 68 of the Public Service Law, seeking authorization to operate a limited electric franchise   more

N.Y. PSC: Con Edison Proposes Rate Increases, Public Hearings Scheduled
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc. has filed proposals to raise its electric and gas delivery rates, prompting the New York Public Service Commission to invite public comment and announce a series of in-person public statement hearings. The proposed changes would affect electric service (CASE 25-E-0072) and gas service (CASE 25-G-0073). Filed on January 31, 2025, Con Edison's amendments to its tariff schedules seek to increase annual electric and gas delivery revenu  more

N.Y. PSC: MTC Cable Franchise Renewed in Town of Middletown
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Heart of the Catskills Communications Inc. dba MTC Cable, Margaretville, New York, with the Town of Middletown, Delaware County (CASE 25-V-0240). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continuation of cable service for the town's residents. MTC Cable submitted its petition for renewal on April 14, 2025, with a supplement on May 5, 2025. This follow  more

N.Y. PSC: National Grid Bill Estimation Methods Updated for Smart Meters
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., operating as National Grid, Syracuse, New York, to revise its bill estimation procedures for residential electric and gas customers equipped with advanced metering infrastructure meters (CASE 23-M-0658). This decision, effective June 13, 2025, aims to improve accuracy when actual meter readings are unavailable. National Grid submitted its initial petition on October 25, 2023, seeking to modify  more

N.Y. PSC: National Grid Property Transfer Approved With Environmental Clearance
WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The New York Public Service Commission has authorized Niagara Mohawk Power Corp., operating as National Grid, Syracuse, New York, to transfer its property interests in three hydroelectric facilities without requiring an environmental impact statement. This decision, issued on June 13, 2025, pertains to the Diamond Island Hydroelectric Facility, the Theresa Hydroelectric Facility, and the Alpina Dam (CASE 25-E-0046). National Grid's petition sought approval to transfer the  more

N.Y. PSC: National Grid Transmission Line Rebuild Seeks Public Input
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- A joint proposal has been filed concerning Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. dba National Grid's plan to rebuild an existing 115 kV transmission line, a project requiring a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need (CASE 24-T-0373). The New York Public Service Commission announced on June 16, 2025, an opportunity for public comment on the proposal. The Joint Proposal, submitted on June 12, 2025, has the support of all active parties, including National Grid, Dep  more

N.Y. PSC: Optimum Cable Franchise Renewed in West Haverstraw
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Cablevision of Wappingers Falls Inc., operating as Altice USA dba Optimum, Long Island City, New York, with the Village of West Haverstraw, Rockland County (CASE 25-V-0247). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the uninterrupted availability of cable service for the village's residents. Optimum filed its petition for renewal on April 16, 2025. This f  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Cable Franchise Extended in Pleasant Valley
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the Town of Pleasant Valley, Dutchess County (CASE 25-V-0228). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures that cable service will continue to be available to residents of the town. Spectrum Northeast, LLC filed its petition for renewal on April 8, 2025. This follo  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Cable Franchise Renewed for Fulton
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the City of Fulton, Oswego County (CASE 25-V-0234). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continuation of cable service for city residents. Spectrum Northeast, LLC submitted its petition for renewal on April 9, 2025. This followed the City of Fulton's res  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Cable Franchise Renewed for Voorheesville
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the Village of Voorheesville, Albany County (CASE 25-V-0224). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, guarantees the continuation of cable service for residents. Spectrum Northeast, LLC submitted its application for renewal on April 7, 2025. This followed the Village o  more

N.Y. PSC: Spectrum Cable Franchise Renewed in Watervliet
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of the cable television franchise for Spectrum Northeast LLC, operating as Charter Communications Inc., Stamford, Connecticut, with the City of Watervliet, Albany County (CASE 25-V-0250). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continuation of cable service for city residents. Spectrum Northeast, LLC filed its petition for renewal on April 17, 2025. This followed the City of Watervliet'  more

N.Y. PSC: Valley Energy Gas Extension Receives Environmental Green Light
WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The New York Public Service Commission has concluded that an environmental impact statement for Valley Energy Inc., Purcellville, Virginia, is not needed for petition to extend natural gas service. This determination, issued on June 12, 2025, allows Valley Energy to proceed with its plans for expanding service in and around parts of the Town of Chemung (CASE 24-G-0234). Valley Energy sought approval, under Section 68 of the Public Service Law, to operate a gas franchise a  more

N.Y. PSC: Verizon Cable Franchise Renewed for Roslyn Harbor
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The New York Public Service Commission has approved the renewal of Verizon New York Inc.'s cable television franchise with the Village of Roslyn Harbor, Nassau County (CASE 25-V-0199). This decision, issued and effective June 16, 2025, ensures the continued availability of cable service for the community. Verizon New York Inc. submitted its application for renewal on April 2, 2025, following the Village of Roslyn Harbor's resolution authorizing the renewal on February 27,  more

N.Y. State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $3.9 Million Project to Replace Culverts Along North Country Roadways
ALBANY, New York, June 18 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Start of $3.9 Million Project to Replace Culverts Along North Country Roadways New Concrete Culverts Along State Route 3 in Clinton County and State Route 126 in Lewis County Will Enhance Safety and Improve Resiliency * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announce  more

New ESPN E60 Chronicles Jim Abbott, Yankees Pitcher Who Was Born Without a Right Hand and Threw Historic No-Hitter
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * New ESPN E60 Chronicles Jim Abbott, Yankees Pitcher Who Was Born Without a Right Hand and Threw Historic No-Hitter * Southpaw - The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott Debuts Sunday, July 13, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN; Extended Version Streaming Afterward on ESPN+ The incredible story of Jim Abbott, an unprecedented figure in sports history who was born without a right hand but  more

New York Legislature Repeals "100-Foot Rule" as Session Closes
WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Advanced Energy United issued the following news release: * * * New York Legislature Repeals "100-Foot Rule" as Session Closes * Assembly repeals an outdated statute that has funneled approximately $200 million annually from ratepayers into subsidizing fossil fuel dependence ALBANY, NY - In the final days of the 2025 legislative session, the New York Assembly voted to repeal the state's "100-foot rule," an outdated policy that allows gas utiliti  more

New York State Education Department Confirms Regents Exams Will Proceed
WASHINGTON, June 18 -- JP O'Hare, spokesperson for the New York State Education Department, issued a statement addressing concerns and calls for the cancellation of Regents Examinations due to potential emotional trauma for specific groups. O'Hare reaffirmed that the exams will be administered as scheduled, emphasizing that they are developed by experienced educators and undergo a rigorous review process for academic standards and cultural sensitivity. He also stated that any circulating claim  more

Streaming Reaches Historic TV Milestone, Eclipses Combined Broadcast and Cable Viewing For First Time
NEW YORK, June 17 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Streaming Reaches Historic TV Milestone, Eclipses Combined Broadcast and Cable Viewing For First Time * # Streaming Notches a Record 44.8% of Total TV Usage in May # Streaming Usage Up 71% Since 2021, with YouTube, Netflix and Other Platforms Showing Dramatic Growth Over Four Years # FAST Services Continue to Grow as PlutoTV, Roku Channel and Tubi Combine f  more

UAlbany's State Weather Risk Communication Center Featured in 'Cloud Warriors' Book
ALBANY, New York, June 18 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany's State Weather Risk Communication Center Featured in 'Cloud Warriors' Book By Mike Nolan ALBANY, N.Y. (June 17, 2025) -- The University at Albany's State Weather Risk Communication Center is featured in a new book as one of the game-changers of weather forecasting. Authored by veteran journalist Tom Weber, "Cloud Warriors: Deadly Storms, Climate Chaos, and the Pioneers Creating a Revolution in   more

Upstate Cancer Center Earns National Accreditation for Excellence in Rectal Cancer Care
SYRACUSE, New York, June 18 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate Cancer Center earns national accreditation for excellence in rectal cancer care The Upstate Cancer Center has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC). Over the last 20 years, the outcomes of rectal cancer are tremendously variable and highly contingent upon specialization  more

Where the gender bias grows: Coming-of-age novels rife with stereotypes
ITHACA, New York, June 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Where the gender bias grows: Coming-of-age novels rife with stereotypes * Coming-of-age novels can give readers young and old insight into their own evolving identity and how to navigate a confusing, messy world. But there is another feature of the genre that isn't so positive. Cornell researchers used computational text analysis to sift through every word of more than 300 American coming-of-age novels publish  more

Whitman's Johan Wiklund Named a Top Scholar Globally for Business Research Publications
SYRACUSE, New York, June 17 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Whitman's Johan Wiklund Named a Top Scholar Globally for Business Research Publications * The Whitman School of Management's Distinguished Professor Johan Wiklund was recently listed as one of the most prolific business and economic research scholars globally, according to "What We Know About the Science of Science in Business and Economics? Insights From the Top 50 Journals, 2008-2022," published in Producti  more

Zeta Global: Independent Study Finds Marketing's AI Ambitions Outpacing Execution
NEW YORK, June 18 (TNSrep) -- Zeta Global, an American marketing technology company, issued the following news release: * * * New Independent Study Finds Marketing's AI Ambitions Outpacing Execution Commissioned by Zeta Global, the study reveals a gap between planning and enterprise readiness, reinforcing the need for new tools and technologies that make AI easier to adopt and scale * NEW YORK--June 17, 2025-- Zeta Global (NYSE: ZETA), the AI marketing cloud, today published a Forrester Con  more