Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Tuesday June 24, 2025 ( 86 items ) |
"Five Minutes With" Weil's Justin D. Lee and International Financial Law Review
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Weil, Gotshal and Manges, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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"Five Minutes With" Weil's Justin D. Lee and International Financial Law Review
Justin D. Lee, Co-Head of Weil's Banking & Finance practice and Global Head of Liability Management and Strategic Capital Solutions, was recently featured in International Financial Law Review's "Five Minutes With" column, where he discussed the Firm's LME capabilities and his professional background and practice.
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Albany Law School: Government Law Center Releases Explainers Breaking Down Major Legal and Policy Issues Debated in Legislative Session
ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- Albany Law School issued the following news:
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Government Law Center Releases Explainers Breaking Down Major Legal and Policy Issues Debated in Legislative Session
As the legislative session in Albany concludes, the Government Law Center at Albany Law School has released explainers about two hot-button issues debated by state policymakers:
* "No Cell from Bell to Bell": Smartphone Restrictions in New York Schools, by GLC Legal Director Richard Rifkin, explai
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American Fintech Council Encourages Governor Hochul to Sign Emerging Technologies Uniform Commercial Code Bill
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Encourages Governor Hochul to Sign Emerging Technologies Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Bill
New legislation modernizes commercial transaction law to support responsible innovation in digital assets and financial technology
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Albany, N.Y. (June 23, 2025) - The America
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Artist Jeffrey Gibson to Create Four New Sculptures for The Met's Fifth Avenue Facade
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release:
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Artist Jeffrey Gibson to Create Four New Sculptures for The Met's Fifth Avenue Facade
This fall, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will unveil a new suite of sculptures by acclaimed interdisciplinary artist Jeffrey Gibson (born 1972, Colorado Springs, Colorado) in the niches of its Fifth Avenue facade. A member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, Gibson will create four fi
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Ashok Ramani Discusses USPTO Decision in Dabico V. AXA With Law360
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Ashok Ramani discusses USPTO decision in Dabico v. AXA with Law360
Davis Polk partner and IP Litigation practice head Ashok Ramani discussed the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) decision in Dabico v. AXA and its impact with Law360.
The acting USPTO director held that patent owners should, at some point, be able to rely on their patents not being subject to further inter partes review (IPR) ch
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Binghamton University: How Watson College is Helping to Lead the Robotics Revolution
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 24 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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How Watson College is helping to lead the robotics revolution
Thanks to advances in technology and artificial intelligence, we are closer than ever to having robots in our daily lives
By Chris Kocher
Ever since The Jetsons and similar futuristic visions, we've imagined working side by side with robots to help with everyday tasks.
Thanks to advances in technology and artificial intelligence, that day is
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Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Facilities 'Marks Perilous Turn in Region Already Reeling', Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Appealing for Peace
NEW YORK, June 22 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Facilities 'Marks Perilous Turn in Region Already Reeling', Secretary-General Tells Security Council, Appealing for Peace
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Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' remarks to the Security Council, in New York today:
I would like to make a small introduction and then my two colleagues will brief the Council.
Two days ago, in this very Chamber, I made a direct appeal: Gi
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: More Nuclear for New York, Not Minnesota
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 23, 2025:
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More nuclear for New York, not Minnesota
By Bill Glahn
A major announcement for New York State, the U.K. Guardian reports,
Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build a nuclear-power plant in New York, the first major new US plant in over 15 years, and one designed to add at least 1
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Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: Don't Fall for the Lies About the GOP's Plan for Medicaid - We're Actually Strengthening It
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Chairman Guthrie Op-Ed: Don't fall for the lies about the GOP's plan for Medicaid: We're actually STRENGTHENING it
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The following op-ed by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, appeared in the New York Post this week.
"President Donald Trump has asked Congress
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Reintroduce Older Americans Act to Strengthen Care and Services for Aging Americans
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand Reintroduce Older Americans Act to Strengthen Care and Services for Aging Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Senator Rick Scott, and Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand, along with Chairman Bill Cassidy and Ranking Member Bernie S
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Circle and Fiserv Announce Strategic Collaboration to Power Stablecoin Payments Across Financial Ecosystems
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release:
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Circle and Fiserv Announce Strategic Collaboration to Power Stablecoin Payments Across Financial Ecosystems
New York -- June 23, 2025 -- Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL), a global financial technology firm and stablecoin market leader, today announced a strategic collaboration with Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financia
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Citi and CREATE-Research Report Highlights Shifts Transforming the Global Asset Management Industry
NEW YORK, June 24 (TNSrep) -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release:
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Citi and CREATE-Research Report Highlights Shifts Transforming the Global Asset Management Industry
269 asset managers share their views on future business and operating models against a backdrop of industry challenges, new growth drivers and the adoption of AI and GenAI technologies
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LONDON - Citi Investor Servic
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Congressman Nick Langworthy's Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Nick Langworthy's Statement on U.S. Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement of U.S. airstrikes on Iran nuclear sites.
"Today, President Trump acted with strength and clarity to eliminate a grave threat to our nation, our allies, and the worl
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS FELLOW DEMOCRATIC VETERANS IN ASSERTING CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORITY OVER WAR POWERS
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS FELLOW DEMOCRATIC VETERANS IN ASSERTING CONGRESSIONAL AUTHORITY OVER WAR POWERS
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Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Fellow Democratic Veterans in Asserting Congressional Authority Over War Powers
Following Saturday's preventive strikes on Iran, Ryan is leading 11 veterans in letter to President Trump declaring their support for a War Powers Resolution
"Twenty years ago, in their
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Constellation Statement on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Nuclear Energy in New York
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 24 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release:
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Constellation Statement on Governor Hochul's Commitment to Nuclear Energy in New York
BALTIMORE (June 23, 2025) -- Constellation, the nation's largest producer of clean energy, applauds Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement of New York's solicitation to add one gigawatt of nuclear energy to the state's power g
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Consumer Reports Applauds Texas Governor for Signing Right to Repair Bill Into Law
YONKERS, New York, June 24 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release:
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Consumer Reports applauds Texas governor for signing Right to Repair bill into law
Austin, TX --Consumer Reports applauds the Texas governor for signing HB 2963 into law. The legislation will require manufacturers of consumer electronics worth more than $50 to provide replacement parts, tools, and repair documentation to consumers and independent repair providers.
Texas is now the eighth state with a digi
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Davis Polk's Meta and WhatsApp Trial Victory Recognized Among Top Verdicts by the Daily Journal
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Davis Polk's Meta and WhatsApp trial victory recognized among top verdicts by the Daily Journal
Davis Polk's trial victory and unanimous jury verdict in favor of Meta and WhatsApp, ordering NSO Group to pay $168 million in damages for its 2019 spyware attack targeting WhatsApp, were recognized in the Daily Journal's weekly Verdicts & Settlements section, which honors recent notable verdicts and settleme
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Debevoise Partner Arian June Named to Global Investigations Review's "Women in Investigations 2025" List
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Debevoise Partner Arian June Named to Global Investigations Review's "Women in Investigations 2025" List
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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP partner Arian June has been named to the "Women in Investigations 2025" list published by Global Investigations Review (GIR). Every few years, GIR highlights 100 exceptional women in its Women in Investigations survey, celebrating leaders and rising
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Diversified Energy and Carlyle Enter Strategic Partnership to Invest in Up to $2 Billion of PDP Energy Assets
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Carlyle Group posted the following news release:
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Diversified Energy and Carlyle Enter Strategic Partnership to Invest in Up to $2 Billion of PDP Energy Assets
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BIRMINGHAM, AL and NEW YORK, NY - June 23, 2025 - Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC; NYSE: DEC) ("Diversified," or "DEC"), a leading publicly traded natural gas and liquids production company, and global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) have today announced a s
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Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
UPTON, New York, June 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Ever-changing Universe Revealed in First Imagery From NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory
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Editor's note: The following news release about the first images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile was originally issued by the Rubin Observatory. Staff at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory played key roles in this project, includi
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FOX NEWS MEDIA TO MARK INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH ANNUAL PROUD AMERICAN SPECIAL
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, issued the following news release:
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FOX NEWS MEDIA TO MARK INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH ANNUAL PROUD AMERICAN SPECIAL
NEW YORK - June 23, 2025 - FOX News Media will present patriotic-themed programming for its annual Proud American coverage commemorating Independence Day. The Proud American programming will air throughout the day across FOX News Media platforms on Friday, July 4th culminating with a live three-hour primetime special.
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Grey House Publishing Announces the 2025-2026 Edition of R.R. Bowker's Subject Guide to Books in Print
AMENIA, New York, June 24 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release:
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Grey House Publishing announces the 2025-2026 Edition of R.R. Bowker's Subject Guide to Books in Print
The Subject Guide to Books in Print, now in its 69th edition, is an incredibly valuable tool for expanding library collections and new curriculum areas. This important resource allows users to track down titles on every subject imaginable and locate current topics that are capturing the interest of th
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Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Florida
AMENIA, New York, June 24 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release:
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Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Florida
Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the seventh edition of Profiles of Florida. This edition includes all the valuable, in-depth and up-to-date information that these works are known for, but now, this rich content has been reorganized and rearranged, and is fully illustrated with images to support the
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Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania
AMENIA, New York, June 24 -- Grey House Publishing issued the following news release:
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Grey House Publishing Announces the Seventh Edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania
Grey House Publishing is proud to announce the publication of the seventh edition of Profiles of Pennsylvania. This volume in Grey House Publishing's Profiles of... Series includes all the valuable, in-depth, and up-to-date information that these works are known for, but now, this rich content has been reorganized and rearr
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HBO Original Comedy Special MARC MARON: PANICKED Debuts August 1
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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HBO Original Comedy Special MARC MARON: PANICKED Debuts August 1
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Download First Looks HERE (https://press.wbd.com/us/property/marc-maron-panicked/images)
* Marc Maron's second HBO Original comedy special MARC MARON: PANICKED debuts FRIDAY, AUGUST 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
* Marc Maron quote: "I feel
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Hochul's Nuclear Announcement Is a Costly, Misguided Mistake
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Hochul's Nuclear Announcement Is a Costly, Misguided Mistake
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The Governor's push for a new nuclear plant is wildly out of step with New York's climate and affordability goals
Albany, NY -- Governor Hochul has announced plans to build a new nuclear power plant in Upstate New York -- a major escalation of her administration's misguided embrace of nuclear power. The move drags New Yo
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Human Rights and Legal Organizations Warn Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and Partners of Legal Liability for Complicity With Serious International Law Violations
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The Center for Constitutional Rights posted the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Human Rights and Legal Organizations Warn Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and Partners of Legal Liability for Complicity with Serious International Law Violations
June 23, 2025, New York/Geneva - Today, a group of 15 leading human rights and legal organizations released an open letter urging an end to the current privatized, militarized aid delivery model operated by the Gaza Human
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ICYMI: Groundwork's Owens Breaks Down How Surveillance Pricing Rips Off Consumers
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Groundwork's Owens Breaks Down How Surveillance Pricing Rips Off Consumers
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Recent polling from Groundwork shows voters overwhelmingly support all customers paying the same price for the same item
Yesterday, Groundwork Collaborative Executive Director Lindsay Owens joined Spectrum New York 1 to discuss New York State's new dynam
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ILR School launches National Conflict Resolution Service
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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ILR School launches National Conflict Resolution Service
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The Scheinman Institute at the ILR School, an academic organization that promotes a problem-solving approach to dispute resolution, has formed the Cornell ILR National Conflict Resolution Service (NCRS) in collaboration with the American Arbitration Association (AAA)., Click to open gallery view
Javier Ramirez
The NCRS will serve the labor-management
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IRC Announces Winner of Global Challenge to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency in Syrian Irrigation
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release:
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IRC Announces Winner of Global Challenge to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependency in Syrian Irrigation
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New York, NY, June 23, 2025 -- The International Rescue Committee (IRC), in collaboration with Wazoku and SeaFreight Labs, has announced the winner of its global crowdsourcing challenge aimed at transforming irrigation systems in conflict-affected northeast Syria. The winning
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Jets owner Woody Johnson buys 43% stake in English soccer club Crystal Palace
CANTON, Ohio, June 23 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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Jets owner Woody Johnson buys 43% stake in English soccer club Crystal Palace
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LONDON -- New York Jets owner Woody Johnson is finally set to get his hands on an English soccer team.
Premier League side Crystal Palace announced on Monday that Johnson has signed "a legally binding contract" to buy the shares of fellow American John Textor, who has a 43% stake in the London club.
Repor
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Kennedy, Schumer, Gillibrand Raise the Alarm: GSA Threatening to "Stamp Out" Buffalo Passport Agency's Future
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Kennedy, Schumer, Gillibrand Raise the Alarm: GSA Threatening to "Stamp Out" Buffalo Passport Agency's Future
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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Senator Charles Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand are raising the alarm over plans by the General Services Administration (GSA) to move the Buffalo Passport Agency out of Downtown Buffalo. This move threatens ease of access for
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LaLota, Vietnam Veterans Demand VA Cancer Action
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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LaLota, Vietnam Veterans Demand VA Cancer Action
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Rocky Point, NY - On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County), Navy Veteran and member of the Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, was joined by Brookhaven Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Vietnam Veteran Gerald Wiggins, members of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 11, and members of Rocky P
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Landmark Studies Reveal Direct Cash Grants Boost Employment, Improve Well-being, Stability for NYC Youth Exiting Foster Care, Without Negative Consequences
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSrpt) -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Landmark Studies Reveal Direct Cash Grants Boost Employment, Improve Well-being, Stability for NYC Youth Exiting Foster Care, Without Negative Consequences
NEW YORK, NY--Findings from two studies show powerful results from unconditional cash grants pilot program for young adults transitioning out of New York City's foster care system: increased sense of well-being and self-det
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LDF Condemns Passage of Texas Senate Bills 12 and 37
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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LDF Condemns Passage of Texas Senate Bills 12 and 37
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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bills 12 and 37 (SB 12 and SB 37), which are two bills that significantly risk censorship and restrictions of accurate and inclusive programs and curriculum in K-12 and higher education. SB 12 bans diversity, equity, and inclusion in K-12 schools, and
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY"
WASHINGTON, June 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES: "DONALD TRUMP AND EXTREME MAGA REPUBLICANS HAVE BEEN A COMPLETE AND TOTAL FAILURE DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference where he criticized the Rubber Stamp Republicans for not standing up for the American people while Donald Trump unleashes chaos, cruelty and corruption.
LEADER JEFF
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Lives of Prisoners in Iran in Immediate Danger
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release:
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Lives of Prisoners in Iran in Immediate Danger
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Global Leaders Must Demand Emergency Protections and Immediate Release of Political Prisoners
Hundreds Being Arrested, Minorities Targeted, Judiciary Pledges to Fast-Track Cases
June 23, 2025 -- In the wake of Israel's attack on Evin Prison on June 23, the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) issues an urgent warnin
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Malliotakis and Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Strengthen Ferry Transportation
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Malliotakis and Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Strengthen Ferry Transportation
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(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, along with Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich (AK-AL), and John Garamendi (CA-03) launched the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus. The Caucus will advocate for the needs of communities that rely on ferry transpor
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Meeks, Smith, Himes Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Meeks, Smith, Himes Introduce War Powers Resolution to Cease U.S. Hostilities on Iran
Washington, DC - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committe
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MetLife and Nayya Expand Access to Upwise via Workday Marketplace
NEW YORK, June 24 -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release:
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MetLife and Nayya Expand Access to Upwise via Workday Marketplace
NEW YORK, June 23 2025 -- Today MetLife announced that through a strategic collaboration with Nayya, it is expanding access of Upwise, MetLife's benefits experience platform, by making it available to employers through Workday Marketplace. This is another critical step in MetLife's strategy to
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Milbank Partner Colleen Roh Sinzdak to Keynote 2025 MSBA Convention
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Milbank LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Milbank Partner Colleen Roh Sinzdak to Keynote 2025 MSBA Convention
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Milbank LLP Litigation & Arbitration partner Colleen Roh Sinzdak will be the keynote speaker at the 2025 MSBA Convention in Minneapolis.
Ms. Sinzdak will kick off the conference on June 25 with her keynote speech titled "Deliberation, Consensus, and Dissent: What the Supreme Court Can Teach Us About Navigating Partisan
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Milbank Partner Gurbir S. Grewal to Speak at Practising Law Institute's Internal Investigations 2025
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Milbank LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Milbank Partner Gurbir S. Grewal to Speak at Practising Law Institute's Internal Investigations 2025
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Gurbir S. Grewal, Milbank LLP Litigation & Arbitration partner and former Director of the SEC's Division of Enforcement, will speak at the Practising Law Institute's (PLI) Internal Investigations 2025 event in New York on June 24, 2025.
Mr. Grewal will be a featured panelist in the sess
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More Than 1 in 4 Americans Feel They Need To Make At Least $150,000 A Year To Live Comfortably
NEW YORK, June 24 (TNSrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release:
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More Than 1 in 4 Americans Feel They Need To Make At Least $150,000 A Year To Live Comfortably
One-third of Americans believe they will never achieve financial security
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NEW YORK - June 23, 2025 - Almost half of Americans (45%) say they need to make a six-figure annual income ($100,000 or more) to be financially secure/comfortable, with more than a quarter (26%) saying they ne
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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Closes Fund VIII at $3.2 Billion
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Morgan Stanley Capital Partners Closes Fund VIII at $3.2 Billion
New York -- Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, today announced the final close of North Haven Capital Partners VIII (NHCP VIII or Fund VIII) with total capital commitments of approximately $3.2
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National MS Society: Small Study Shows Increase in MS Disease Activity in Men Taking Hormone Therapy
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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Small Study Shows Increase in MS Disease Activity in Men Taking Hormone Therapy
A small study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic showed higher or sustained disease activity among older men with multiple sclerosis (MS) taking drugs that reduce levels of the male sex hormone, androgen, compared to untreated men.
Background: With age, inflammation slows down, and individuals with MS have a lower likelih
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Navigating the Proposed Amendments to the EU Securitisation Regulation: Implications for Europe's CLO Market
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Milbank LLP, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Navigating the Proposed Amendments to the EU Securitisation Regulation: Implications for Europe's CLO Market
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On 17 June 2025, the European Commission (the "Commission") published a significant proposal to amend Regulation (EU) 2017/2402 (the "EU Securitisation Regulation") (the "SECR Amending Proposal"), as part of its efforts to "relaunch" the European securitisation market by making th
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Niagara University in Ontario Faculty and Students Contribute to Journal of Classroom Research in Literacy
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Niagara University issued the following news:
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Niagara University in Ontario Faculty and Students Contribute to Journal of Classroom Research in Literacy
By Lisa McMahon
Several members of the Niagara University in Ontario community have contributed to the 2025 issue of the Journal of Classroom Research in Literacy, an online, peer-reviewed publication that highlights research conducted by teacher candidates and teachers.
Dr. Carol Doyle-Jo
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Nielsen Launches CTV Ad Spend Data into its Ad Intel Product
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news:
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Nielsen Launches CTV Ad Spend Data into its Ad Intel Product
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Initial enhancement comes in Germany, before roll out in further EMEA markets
LONDON, UK - June 23, 2025 - Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, has today announced the addition of Connected TV (CTV) coverage into its market-leading Ad Intel product. This further c
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Receives Gage Award Honorable Mention for Quality Improvement in Continuing Care After Death
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release:
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NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx Receives Gage Award Honorable Mention for Quality Improvement in Continuing Care After Death
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The Jacobi and North Central Bronx Hospital teams are recognized for reducing decedent holding time in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi | North Central Bronx CEO Christopher Mastromano annou
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Ocasio-Cortez, Garcia, DeGette Send Letter Urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Cease Sharing Non-citizen Medicaid Data With Immigration Enforcement Officials
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Ocasio-Cortez, Garcia, DeGette Send Letter Urging HHS Secretary Kennedy to Immediately Cease Sharing Non-citizen Medicaid Data With Immigration Enforcement Officials
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) and Diana DeGette (CO-01), who serves as ranking member for the Subcommittee on Health on the Energy and Commerce Co
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Program seeks NYS volunteers to track wildlife with trail cameras
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Program seeks NYS volunteers to track wildlife with trail cameras
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A new citizen science program aims to collect widespread data about animal populations throughout New York state and is seeking volunteers to set up trail cameras to aid in the effort.
The data can be used to inform decisions about how to best manage or conserve wildlife in the state. The highest-priority animals include black bear, bobcats, w
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Release of Ukrainian Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko a Victory for Free Expression
NEW YORK, June 23 [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:
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Release of Ukrainian Journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko a Victory for Free Expression
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(NEW YORK)-- The release of Ukrainian journalist Vladyslav Yesypenko after more than four years in Russian detention is welcome and long overdue news, PEN America said today. The Russian government should
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Rep. Dan Goldman Demands Transparency Around Immigration Proceedings for Unaccompanied Minors
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Dan Goldman Demands Transparency Around Immigration Proceedings for Unaccompanied Minors
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REP. DAN GOLDMAN DEMANDS TRANSPARENCY AROUND IMMIGRATION PROCEEDINGS FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
Trump's March Attempt to Terminate Federally Funded Legal Aid for Unaccompanied Migrant Children Has Thrown System into Disarray
Juvenile Dockets Safeguard Unaccompanied Children from Trafficking, Exploita
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Representative Mannion Meets With St. Joseph's Health Officials to Highlight the Impact Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Have on Local Health Care Services
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Representative Mannion Meets with St. Joseph's Health Officials to Highlight the Impact Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Have on Local Health Care Services
Nonpartisan analysis finds that legislation making its way through Congress will cause costs to go up for everyone and will kick millions off their health insurance
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today met
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Republican Governor Greg Abbott Signs Budget Including $2 Million in Funding for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Programs in the State
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Republican Governor Greg Abbott Signs Budget Including $2 Million in Funding for Community Violence Intervention (CVI) Programs in the State
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Announcement Comes Weeks After DOJ Slashes Federal Funding for CVI Groups
AUSTIN, Tex.-- The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety's grassroots network, issued the following
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Research at Risk: Stopping metastatic cancer
ITHACA, New York, June 23 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Research at Risk: Stopping metastatic cancer
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Metastasis. It's the word cancer patients dread most - and the scan with ominous black spots showing the disease has spread. For too many people, metastatic cancer is kept at bay only for a short time, with chemotherapy and radiation, before the disease returns or the harsh treatments fatally weaken the body.
For more than 20 years, Nancy Du, associate professor of
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RIT Reaccreditation Process Advances With Key Milestones
ROCHESTER, New York, June 24 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT reaccreditation process advances with key milestones
Student success, research, and community well-being among the points of self-study draft
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Reflect. Innovate. Transform.
These are the driving concepts behind Rochester Institute of Technology's reaccreditation process with the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Universitywide reaccreditation teams reached new milest
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Scholastic Provides Update on Strategic and Operational Initiatives
NEW YORK, June 24 -- Scholastic, a children's publishing, education and media company, issued the following news release:
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Scholastic Provides Update on Strategic and Operational Initiatives
NEW YORK, NY - June 23, 2025 - Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today provides an update on key strategic and operational initiatives to enhance shareholder value. These actions accelerate Scholastic's ongoing efforts to achieve gre
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SCOTUS Win for Combat Veterans Backed by Syracuse Law Clinic
SYRACUSE, New York, June 23 -- Syracuse University posted the following news:
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SCOTUS Win for Combat Veterans Backed by Syracuse Law Clinic
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On Thursday, June 12, the United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Soto v. United States, marking a significant victory for U.S. combat veterans seeking disability compensation.
The 9-0 opinion, authored by Justice Clarence Thomas, held that the six-year statute of limitations under the Barring Act does not apply to claims for C
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Secretary-General Appoints Aya Suzuki of Japan Senior Vice-Rector United Nations University
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Appoints Aya Suzuki of Japan Senior Vice-Rector United Nations University
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, following consultation with the United Nations University (UNU), announced today the appointment of Aya Suzuki of Japan as the next UNU Senior Vice-Rector. She succeeds Sawako Shirahase of Japan, to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her dedication and service.
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Secretary-General Appoints Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa of Mongolia United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Appoints Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa of Mongolia United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Sarangoo Radnaaragchaa of Mongolia as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kazakhstan, with the host Government's approval, effective 22 June.
Ms. Radnaaragchaa brings 25 years of rich experience in sustainable development across
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Secretary-General Appoints Zia Choudhury of Bangladesh United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Appoints Zia Choudhury of Bangladesh United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Zia Choudhury of Bangladesh as United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ghana, with the host Government's approval. His appointment is effective 21 June.
Mr. Choudhury brings over 25 years of experience in development and humanitarian action. Prior
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Secretary-General Condemns Attack against Mission in Central African Republic
NEW YORK, June 22 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Condemns Attack against Mission in Central African Republic
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the attack by unidentified armed elements on 20 June against a patrol of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which r
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Secretary-General Deeply Alarmed by Further Escalation of Conflict in Middle East
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Deeply Alarmed by Further Escalation of Conflict in Middle East
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:
The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the further escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.
From the outset of the crisis, the Secretary-General has repeatedly condemned any military escalation in this conflict, incl
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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack on Damascus Church
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack on Damascus Church
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the Sunday terrorist attack on Saint Elias Church in Douileia, Damascus. He expresses his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured.
The Secre
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Security Council Committee on Libya Meets with Libyan Investment Authority
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Security Council Committee on Libya Meets with Libyan Investment Authority
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On 12 December 2024, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya held informal consultations to meet with a delegation from the Libyan Investment Authority (LIA), an entity subject to the assets freeze measures imposed by resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011), as modified by resolutio
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Senators Demand SDNY Misconduct Records Ahead of Emil Bove's Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Senators Demand SDNY Misconduct Records Ahead of Emil Bove's Nomination Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Peter Welch (D-VT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Alex Padilla (D-CA), all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter to Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York
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Senators Demand SDNY Misconduct Records Ahead of Emil Bove's Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Senators Demand SDNY Misconduct Records Ahead of Emil Bove's Nomination Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt. ), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), all members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wrote a letter to Interim U.S. Attorney for the Southern Dis
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Social & Economic Factors Explain Why Black Patients Lose Less Weight After Bariatric Surgery Than Other Groups
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release:
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Social & Economic Factors Explain Why Black Patients Lose Less Weight After Bariatric Surgery Than Other Groups
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W eight loss surgery has long been an effective treatment for the more than 40 percent of American adults struggling with obesity. Previous studies have shown that Black patients lose less weight overall followin
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Special Programming Block Planned in Honor of the Late Anne Burrell for Wednesday, June 25 on Food Network
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Special Programming Block Planned in Honor of the Late Anne Burrell for Wednesday, June 25 on Food Network
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As a tribute to the late Anne Burrell, Food Network is planning two special programming events. On Wednesday June 25 th beginning at 10pm ET/PT, a curated selection of encore episodes featuring Anne will highlight her extraordinary talent as a c
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Statement From Representative John W. Mannion
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release on June 22, 2025:
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Statement from Representative John W. Mannion
SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: The strike on Iran represents a serious escalation--one undertaken without the constitutionally required approval of Congress. Once again, the role of the legislative branch has been bypassed. While Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, launc
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Statement on President Trump's Middle East Ceasefire Deal
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Statement on President Trump's Middle East Ceasefire Deal
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Saratoga N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement:
"Our great nation and the world is a better and safer place because of President Trump's bold leadership. In his first administration, he brokered the historic Abraham Accords. In this one, he took decisive action to eliminat
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Stefanik Delivers Millions in Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Upstate and North Country Projects
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release:
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Stefanik Delivers Millions in Funding for Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Upstate and North Country Projects
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Saratoga, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Chairwoman Elise Stefanik announced the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) awarded over $4.2 million in funding for projects across Upstate New York and the North Country.
Grant awardees includes: Lake Placid Association
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Stony Brook University Faculty and Students Part of Newly Constructed Vera C. Rubin Observatory Which Is Preparing for a 10-year Ultra-wide, Ultra-deep Movie of the Sky
STONY BROOK, New York, June 24 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release:
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Stony Brook University Faculty and Students Part of Newly Constructed Vera C. Rubin Observatory Which Is Preparing for a 10-year Ultra-wide, Ultra-deep Movie of the Sky
STONY BROOK, NY -- June 23, 2025 -- Stony Brook University professors, post-doctoral, graduate and undergraduate students from the University's Department of Physics and Astronomy in the College
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Supreme Court Puts Immigrants in Deadly Danger by Allowing Removal to Third Countries
NEW YORK, June 24 -- LatinoJustice PRLDEF issued the following news release on June 23, 2025:
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Supreme Court Puts Immigrants in Deadly Danger by Allowing Removal to Third Countries
The Supreme Court today ruled 6-3 that allows the federal government to, if it chooses, continue removing people to third countries -- outside the US to countries where the person has no ancestral ties -- without adequate opportunity to challenge the order.
The Supreme Court accepted the case, DHS et al v DV
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Tavares Marchioni: Presentation by Dina Tavares Marchioni at the 2025 Crane Data Money Fund Symposium
NEW YORK, June 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks:
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Tavares Marchioni: Presentation by Dina Tavares Marchioni at the 2025 Crane Data Money Fund Symposium
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Presentation on Balance Sheet Runoff and Desk Money Market Operations delivered by Dina Tavares Marchioni, Director of Money Markets at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, on June 23, 2025.
Balance Sheet Runoff and Desk Money Market Operations
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Original text here: https://www.newyorkfed.
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Tonko Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Bombing of Iran
WASHINGTON, June 22 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Tonko Statement on Trump's Unconstitutional Bombing of Iran
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Amsterdam, NY -- Congressman Paul D. Tonko released the following statement:
"President Trump committed an illegal and unauthorized act of war against Iran, which will lead to untold consequences.
The American people don't want another war of choice in the Middle East.
Congress must reconvene immediately and vote on the Iran War
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Trust for Public Land and PS 92M Unveil New Community Schoolyard in Harlem
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 23 [Category: Environment] -- The Trust for Public Land posted the following news release:
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Trust for Public Land and PS 92M Unveil New Community Schoolyard in Harlem
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Today, Trust for Public Land (TPL), the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice, New York City Department of Environmental Protection, School Construction Authority and students and staff of the P.S. 92M complex, (Mary McLeod Bethune, P.S. St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter Sc
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UANI Applauds President Trump's Military Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities
NEW YORK, June 24 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following news release:
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UANI Applauds President Trump's Military Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities
UANI extends its gratitude and admiration to our U.S. military, intelligence community, and economic sanctions community who worked for so long to make this moment possible and to ensure the destruction of Iran's nuclear program
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(New York, NY) - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush, CEO Ambassador
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UANI Statement on Israel's Killing of IRGC Terrorist Saeid Izadi
NEW YORK, June 24 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following statement on June 21, 2025:
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UANI Statement on Israel's Killing of IRGC Terrorist Saeid Izadi
(New York, NY) - Today United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement after Israel conducted a targeted killing of Saeid Izadi, the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force's (IRGC-QF) Palestinian Affairs Branch.
"Saeid Izadi was one of the worst terror mass
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UB Again Ranks Among Nation's Best in Measure of Global Health, Climate Action and Sustainability Research
BUFFALO, New York, June 24 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
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UB again ranks among nation's best in measure of global health, climate action and sustainability research
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The University at Buffalo ranks among the top 20 colleges and universities in the U.S. for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, working to alleviate poverty and enhancing global health through innovative research, according to the Times Higher Educ
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UB Surgeons Use Computer-assisted Surgery to Reduce Head Size
BUFFALO, New York, June 24 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release:
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UB surgeons use computer-assisted surgery to reduce head size
Published paper reveals pros, cons of digital planning in cases of hydrocephalic macrocephaly
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BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Up to 5% of infants today are born with abnormally large heads, a condition known as macrocephaly. While it can be genetic, the condition is often caused by hydrocephalus, or an imbal
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Ultrathin Material Developed at Binghamton University Advances Technology for Bio-integrated Electronics
BINGHAMTON, New York, June 24 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Ultrathin material developed at Binghamton University advances technology for bio-integrated electronics
PhD student leads research on multifunctional fibrous mats created through electrospinning technique
By Chris Kocher
Wearable bioelectronics are all the rage in the future. Nearly every science fiction film and television show seems to include some kind of sensor or communications device that
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USOPC Opens Request for Media Accreditation to Team USA Media Summit Ahead of Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, June 24 -- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee issued the following news release:
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USOPC opens request for media accreditation to Team USA Media Summit ahead of Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee today has opened requests for media accreditation to its Team USA Media Summit ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Returning to New York City for the second t
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Verizon announces final results of its private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and related tender offers
NEW YORK, June 23 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Verizon announces final results of its private exchange offers for 10 series of notes and related tender offers
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NEW YORK, N.Y. - Verizon Communications Inc. ("Verizon") (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today announced the final results of its Exchange Offers (as defined below) and its Cash Offers (as defined below).
Exchange Offers
The first tran
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World Jewish Congress Reacts to U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Program
NEW YORK, June 24 -- The World Jewish Congress issued the following news release on June 21, 2025:
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World Jewish Congress Reacts to U.S. Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Program
Following a U.S. operation targeting Iran's underground nuclear facilities, Ambassador Ronald S. Lauder, President of the World Jewish Congress (WJC), issued the following statement:
"A nuclear Iran would pose a grave threat to Western civilization and global security. It is my hope that today's historic operation by
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