Wednesday - July 9, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Thursday July 03, 2025 ( 65 items )  

A call to reform sovereign credit assessments and lower unjust borrowing costs
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * A call to reform sovereign credit assessments and lower unjust borrowing costs * Excellencies, colleagues, and partners, Let me begin by warmly thanking the Arab Republic of Egypt for organizing this important event and for its leadership in championing debt solutions that place sustainable development at the centre. Egypt's continued efforts to elevate the voice of the Global South and promote me  more

ACLU Urges New York Appeals Court to Reverse Termination of Parental Rights Based on Opioid Treatment Stereotypes
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Urges New York Appeals Court to Reverse Termination of Parental Rights Based on Opioid Treatment Stereotypes * NEW YORK -- The American Civil Liberties Union and the the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), alongside leading exper  more

ACLU Urges New York Appeals Court to Reverse Termination of Parental Rights Based on Opioid Treatment Stereotypes
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * ACLU Urges New York Appeals Court to Reverse Termination of Parental Rights Based on Opioid Treatment Stereotypes * NEW YORK -- The American Civil Liberties Union and the the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), alongside leading experts in addiction medicine, have filed an amicus brief in the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division, Second Department urging the court to rev  more

Albany Law School: Community Economic Development Clinic Continues Support of Capital Region Entrepreneurs
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Community Economic Development Clinic Continues Support of Capital Region Entrepreneurs The Community Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) within the Edward P. Swyer Justice Center at Albany Law School is continuing work to support entrepreneurship in the Capital Region. The CEDC works alongside Elevate Every Business, Inc. (EEB) to co-host a training program for women's entrepreneurial development, the Madie Maude  more

Broadcast Crews for Columbus Crew, Blue Jackets, Ohio State Athletics Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize with IATSE
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * Broadcast Crews for Columbus Crew, Blue Jackets, Ohio State Athletics Vote Overwhelmingly to Unionize with IATSE * Columbus, OH -- Technicians employed by Program Productions, responsible for television broadcasts of the Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL), Columbus Crew (MLS), and Ohio State University Athletics have voted overwhelmingly to unionize with th  more

Bronx Zoo World of Darkness Ribbon Cutting, with Special Press Preview, Set for Thursday, July 10
BRONX, New York, July 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Bronx Zoo World of Darkness Ribbon Cutting, with Special Press Preview, Set for Thursday, July 10 * Bronx, July 2, 2025 - The Bronx Zoo is opening the new World of Darkness featuring 25 nocturnal species on Saturday, July 12. The ribbon cutting and special press preview will be Thursday, July 10. Media will be able to visit the exhibit and are encouraged to bring   more

California Senate Education Committee Approves Bill That Protects Children From Unhealthy Ultra-Processed Food in Schools
YONKERS, New York, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * California Senate Education Committee approves bill that protects children from unhealthy ultra-processed food in schools Groundbreaking bill directs California to identify particularly harmful ultra-processed foods to be phased out of schools * SACRAMENTO, CA -- A landmark bill that bans unhealthy ultra-processed foods in public schools was approved unanimously by the California Senate Educatio  more

Catch Me If You Ken, New Podcast From Sony Music Explores the World of a Strategic Scammer Who Preyed on Those Closest to Him
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * Catch Me if You Ken, New Podcast From Sony Music Explores the World of a Strategic Scammer Who Preyed on Those Closest to Him * Sony Music, in partnership with Campside Media, today announced the premiere of Catch Me If You Ken, a new podcast that explores the shocking story of Ken Chew Wen Long, who allegedly scammed people out of millions. Hosted by reporter Natalie Robehmed, Catch Me If Y  more

City & State New York Recognizes Three NYC Health + Hospitals CEOs On 2025 "Brooklyn Power 100" List
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * City & State New York Recognizes Three NYC Health + Hospitals CEOs On 2025 "Brooklyn Power 100" List NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull CEO Sandra Sneed, NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health CEO Svetlana Lipyanskaya, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County CEO Sheldon McLeod are recognized on the Power List for their commitment to improving the health of all New Yorkers   more

Congressman Nick Langworthy Gives Remarks on House Floor in Support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Gives Remarks on House Floor in Support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy gave remarks on the House Floor in support of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Watch the video here: (link is external)"In just a short time, key provisions of the current tax code--provisions that helped power economic growth, crea  more

CONGRESSMAN RYAN LAUNCHES NEW SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FOR HUDSON VALLEY K-8 STUDENTS
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN RYAN LAUNCHES NEW SUMMER READING CHALLENGE FOR HUDSON VALLEY K-8 STUDENTS * Congressman Ryan Launches New Summer Reading Challenge for Hudson Valley K-8 Students Participating K-8 students who read five or more books between July 1st and August 31st will receive a Congressional Certificate of Achievement KINGSTON, NY - Yesterday, Congressman Pat Ryan announced an all-new Summer Reading C  more

Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: How Mosquito Control Could Exacerbate Public Health Disparities
ITHACA, New York, July 2 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * How mosquito control could exacerbate public health disparities By James Dean Special districts established to control mosquitos in parts of Florida claim significantly more funding and expertise than county-run programs, a new analysis finds a new analysis co-authored by a Cornell public health expert. But because special districts serve geographically limited and typical  more

Cornell: SAIL Sets a Course for Smarter Trade Compliance With AI
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Cornell Tech issued the following news: * * * SAIL Sets a Course for Smarter Trade Compliance With AI By Sarah Marquart As tariffs shift and trade regulations grow more complex, a team of Cornell Tech students is developing a smarter solution to address modern trade compliance challenges. Their company, SAIL, is steering into uncharted waters with purpose -- and a deep belief that solving the right problem can unlock a new wave of innovation. SAIL is one of four winners   more

Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Efforts to Completely Shut Down Asylum at the Border
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Blocks Trump Administration Efforts to Completely Shut Down Asylum at the Border * WASHINGTON -- A federal court today blocked President Trump's proclamation aimed at completely shutting down asylum at the border. The Amer  more

FICC Successfully Processes USD$11.8 Trillion in Daily Volume, Marking New One-Day Record
NEW YORK, July 3 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: * * * FICC Successfully Processes USD$11.8 Trillion in Daily Volume, Marking New One-Day Record * New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, July 2, 2025 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that its Fixe  more

Fordham Law Helps Launch Global Initiative on the Legal Profession
BRONX, New York, July 2 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Helps Launch Global Initiative on the Legal Profession By Sejla Rizvic In April, Fordham Law, represented by Professor Bruce Green, joined six leading law schools at the inaugural meeting of the Global Network of Centers on the Legal Profession, a new global organization of law school centers focused on examining the legal profession, legal education, and legal ethics. Green, director of  more

Fried Frank Hosts 26th Annual Michael R. Diehl Civil Rights Forum
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver and Jacobson LLP, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Fried Frank Hosts 26th Annual Michael R. Diehl Civil Rights Forum * Fried Frank proudly hosted its 26th annual Michael R. Diehl Civil Rights Forum, "Taking Pride in Your Job: Then, Now and Next for LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion." This year's event explored landmark legal cases and workplace policies that continue to foster more inclusive environments. The forum is held in mem  more

ICYMI: Senate Republicans Target Most Vulnerable With Budget Scam
WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Accountable.US, an organization that says it conduct investigations to expose conflicts of interest, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senate Republicans Target Most Vulnerable With Budget Scam * The New York Times: "The disparity owes largely to the fact that Republicans aim to pay for their tax cuts by slashing programs for the poor, including Medicaid and food stamps." WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Senate Rep  more

Insurance is an enabler of inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable investment
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Insurance is an enabler of inclusive growth, poverty reduction, and sustainable investment * Excellencies, distinguished delegates, esteemed colleagues, and partners, It is both a privilege and a pleasure to welcome you to this important side event, jointly convened by the United Nations Development Programme and the Insurance Development Forum, as part of the Fourth International Conference on Fi  more

IRC Chad prepares for cholera outbreak as WHO warns of regional spread
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC Chad prepares for cholera outbreak as WHO warns of regional spread * N'Djamena, Chad, July 2, 2025 -- Alain Rusuku, Country Director, IRC Chad, said: "Following concerns expressed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) about the spread of the unprecedented Cholera epidemic in Sudan to neighbouring countries, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is launching preve  more

Jackie Cohen Named a Finalist for Dealmaker of the Year by New York Law Journal
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 2 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jackie Cohen Named a Finalist for Dealmaker of the Year by New York Law Journal * M&A partner Jackie Cohen has been named a finalist for "Dealmaker of the Year" as part of New York Law Journal 's New York Legal Awards 2025. The annual New York Legal Awards recognize the attorneys and judges whose dedication, innovation, and leadership have profoundly impacted the legal profe  more

Joint Statement: Public Theater Workers Reach Tentative Agreement on IATSE Contract
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * Joint Statement: Public Theater Workers Reach Tentative Agreement on IATSE Contract * The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and The Public Theater (Artistic Director, Oskar Eustis; Executive Director, Patrick Willingham; Board Chair Luis Miranda, Jr.) are proud to announce a tentative agreement on a union contract covering   more

LaLota Backs Border Security Bill Requiring DHS to Report on Special Interest Aliens
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Backs Border Security Bill Requiring DHS to Report on Special Interest Aliens * Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 275 - Special Interest Alien Reporting Act of 2025 (link is external), which requires the Department of Homeland Security to submit monthly reports to Congress detailing the number of foreign na  more

Leber Congenital Amaurosis Research Advances
COLUMBIA, Maryland, July 3 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news: * * * Leber Congenital Amaurosis Research Advances Recent developments in research on Leber congenital amaurosis. * LCA4 GENE THERAPY RESTORES MEANINGFUL VISION FOR BLIND CHILDREN MeiraGTx, a genetic medicines company in New York and London, has reported significant vision improvements for 11 children, between the ages of one and four, who received a gene therapy for Leber congenital amaurosis 4 (LCA  more

Morgan Stanley Announces 7.5 Cents Dividend Increase and Authorization of a Renewed $20 Billion Multi-Year Common Equity Share Repurchase Program
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Announces 7.5 Cents Dividend Increase and Authorization of a Renewed $20 Billion Multi-Year Common Equity Share Repurchase Program * New York -- Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) announced that it will increase its quarterly common stock dividend to $1.00 per share from the current $0.925 per share, beginning with the common stock dividend expected to be declare  more

New York Construction Company Supervisor Sentenced for Attempting to Cover Up Role in Fatal Long Island Construction Incident
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * New York Construction Company Supervisor Sentenced for Attempting to Cover Up Role in Fatal Long Island Construction Incident * Richard Zagger, 58, of Blue Point, New York, was sentenced yesterday to one year in prison and two years of supervised release after previously pleading guilty to a four-count indictment charging him with conspiracy and obstruction of official proceedings relating to an inv  more

Newmark Completes Sale of One Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Houston, Texas
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Completes Sale of One Million-Square-Foot Industrial Park in Houston, Texas * July 2, 2025 9:00 AM Newmark announces the company has arranged the sale of Fairbanks Logistics Park, a four-building, one million-square-foot industrial park at 8702-8726 Fairbanks North Houston Road in Houston, Texas. Newmark Vice Chairman Reggie Beavan and Senior Managing Director Joshua Brown represe  more

NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Closure of Arrival Center and Recognizes Accomplishments of its Humanitarian Emergency Response
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Closure of the Arrival Center and Recognizes Accomplishments of its Humanitarian Emergency Response * Arrival Center staff provided intake, medical, social, and reconnection services to more than 155,000 individuals -- approximately two thirds of the 237,000 asylum seekers who have arrived in New York City since Spring 2022 The public health  more

NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Closure of the Arrival Center and Recognizes Accomplishments of its Humanitarian Emergency Response to the Asylum Seeker Crisis
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Closure of the Arrival Center and Recognizes Accomplishments of its Humanitarian Emergency Response to the Asylum Seeker Crisis * Arrival Center staff provided intake, medical, social, and reconnection services to more than 155,000 individuals -- approximately two thirds of the 237,000 asylum seekers who have arrived in New York City since Sp  more

NYU Langone Names Chief of Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology & Director of the Center for Blood Cancers
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Names Chief of Division of Hematology & Medical Oncology & Director of the Center for Blood Cancers * N YU Langone Health has just announced John P. Leonard, MD, a renowned expert in lymphoma and other blood cancers, as the new director of the Center for Blood Cancers and chief of the Division of Hematology and Me  more

NYU-Abu Dhabi: Book Explores How Youth See the Future of Work in an Age of AI AI for Social Good
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, July 3 -- New York University's Abu Dhabi campus issued the following news release: * * * New Book Explores How Youth See the Future of Work in an Age of AI AI for Social Good A new book, edited by Professor of Practice, Political Science at NYU Abu Dhabi Nancy Gleason, explores how emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) are reshaping the world of work, and what skills will matter most in the future. The book features contributions from Gleas  more

Ocasio-Cortez Gives Floor Remarks Opposing Trump's Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Gives Floor Remarks Opposing Trump's Big Beautiful Bill * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) continued to fight against President Trump's cuts to Medicaid and food assistance benefits during debate on the floor of the House of Representatives. The legislation, which is under consideration after passing the Senate by one vote on Tuesday  more

Pamela Reis Creates First-ever Scholarship for Cornell M.P.H. Students
ITHACA, New York, July 3 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Pamela Reis creates first-ever scholarship for Cornell M.P.H. students Pamela Reis and her family have been longtime supporters of Cornell University. From the Reis Tennis Center to the Cornell Adult University -- even restoring the local power plant. Now, Reis is adding to this philanthropic roster through funding the very first scholarship for Cornell Public Health's M.P.H. student  more

Paramount's Settlement With President Trump Is a "Spineless Capitulation" and a Blow to Press Freedom
NEW YORK, July 2 [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: * * * Paramount's Settlement With President Trump Is a "Spineless Capitulation" and a Blow to Press Freedom * (WASHINGTON)-- PEN America today sounded the alarm about escalating threats to a free and independent press after CBS News's parent company, Paramount Global, caved to presidential pres  more

Partnership to Publish Interdisciplinary, Transregional Publications in Buddhist Studies
NEW YORK, July 2 (TNSrep) -- The American Council of Learned Societies issued the following news release: * * * Partnership to Publish Interdisciplinary, Transregional Publications in Buddhist Studies American Council of Learned Societies Collaborating with The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global and Yale University Press on Major Book Series * The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is launching Global Buddhism, a major book series published by Yale University Press. The new   more

PISTA - a powerful enabler of climate finance where it is needed most
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * PISTA - a powerful enabler of climate finance where it is needed most * Distinguished guests, colleagues, and partners, Good afternoon. It is a privilege to join you here in Seville for this timely conversation on bridging the pipeline-to-finance gap in climate action. Let me begin by thanking the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security for its strategic vision and steadfast support   more

Redemption of UBS Group AG Senior Unsecured Notes and Additional Tier 1 Instrument
NEW YORK, July 3 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * Redemption of UBS Group AG senior unsecured notes and additional tier 1 instrument Redemption of UBS Group AG senior unsecured notes and additional tier 1 instrument * Zurich, 2 July 2025 - UBS announces its intention to redeem the total outstanding $1,500,000,000 6.373% Fixed Rate/Floating Rate Senior Callable Notes due 2026 with ISIN US225401AY40 (144A) / USH3698DDR29 (Reg S) (the "Senior Note  more

Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Amendment to GOP Budget Barring ICE From Obstructing Congressional Oversight of Immigration Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Amendment to GOP Budget Barring ICE From Obstructing Congressional Oversight of Immigration Facilities * Goldman and Numerous Other Congressmembers Have Been Illegally Denied Access to ICE Field Offices Used to House Immigrants in Inhumane Conditions Administration's Crackdown on Law-Abiding, Non-Violent Immigrants Has Led to Widespread Reports of Overcrowding, Inhuma  more

Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Amendment to GOP Budget Bill Restoring SNAP Administrative Cost-Sharing Split
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Introduces Amendment to GOP Budget Bill Restoring SNAP Administrative Cost-Sharing Split * Senate Provision Increases New York State Administrative Cost Sharing from 50% to 75%, Decreases Federal Funding to 25% Reconciliation Package Will Cost New York State $2.1 Billion Annually Cost-Sharing Shift for SNAP Alone Will Cost State $225 Million Annually 1 in 7 New Yorkers Rely   more

Research at risk: after-school nutrition and career readiness for NYC middle-schoolers
ITHACA, New York, July 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research at risk: after-school nutrition and career readiness for NYC middle-schoolers * A prototype for a national 4-H program aimed at helping young people feed themselves and their families nutritiously - and introduce them to potential career paths in agriculture, food and nutrition - has come to a halt. The 12-week program provided after-school activities for 7th and 8th graders at New York City schools wi  more

Rockefeller Foundation Supports BRAC To Empower Smallholder Farmers Across Asia and Africa
NEW YORK, July 1 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Supports BRAC To Empower Smallholder Farmers Across Asia and Africa * Through the 300,000 USD grant, BRAC will develop a program that aims to empower three million women smallholder farmers across Bangladesh, Liberia, Tanzania, and Uganda to lift themselves and their families out of vulnerability by 2030. BANGKOK | July 2, 2025 -- In a significant move to deliver results for commu  more

SDG-aligned debt instruments are timely and necessary to address urgent development priorities
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * SDG-aligned debt instruments are timely and necessary to address urgent development priorities * Over the past decade, sovereign issuers have increasingly turned to thematic, SDG-aligned debt instruments to address urgent development priorities. This shift is both timely and necessary--particularly for low- and lower-middle-income countries (L-LMICs), which face an estimated annual financing gap of   more

Second Amendment & Federal Prohibition on Unlawful Drug Users From Possessing Firearms Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11104) on July 1, 2025, by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu: * * * The Second Amendment and the Federal Prohibition on Unlawful Drug Users from Possessing Firearms The Gun Control Act of 1968 bars nine categories of individuals from possessing firearms or ammunition. Following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen,   more

Socialist New York City Mayor Candidate Zohran Mamdani Wants Massive Tax Hikes
WASHINGTON, July 3 [Category: Political] -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Socialist New York City Mayor Candidate Zohran Mamdani Wants Massive Tax Hikes By Rohan Naval New York City, the financial capital of the United States, is home to 8.5 million people. It boasts the largest city budget of any city in the country, at $112.4 billion in 2024. As results became official on July 1, Zohran Mamdani, a self-described "democratic socialist", had won the Democrat  more

Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France Announce the Acquisition of Lusafrica and Africa Nostra
NEW YORK, July 3 -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: * * * Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France Announce the Acquisition of Lusafrica and Africa Nostra Acquisition enhances Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France's position in the spread of Lusophone and African music worldwide * Paris, 2nd of July 2025 - Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France announced today the acquisition of Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a long-established la  more

SUNY Chancellor King Kicks Off New York's Educational Opportunity Program Summer Orientations With Visit to Fashion Institute of Technology
ALBANY, New York, July 3 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Kicks Off New York's Educational Opportunity Program Summer Orientations With Visit to Fashion Institute of Technology 55 SUNY Campuses Conduct Comprehensive EOP Orientation Sessions During the Summer Months * State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. kicked off SUNY's Arthur O. Eve Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) special summer orientations with a   more

SUNY Reconnect Program Driving Adult Students to HVCC
TROY, New York, July 3 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Reconnect Program Driving Adult Students to HVCC The State University of New York's Reconnect program is aimed at encouraging adults without a college degree to give college a chance, and, so far, it's been very successful at Hudson Valley Community College. Hudson Valley Dean of Enrollment Services George R. Ambriz said the college has received more than 3,000 inquiries regarding the prog  more

Tax Inspectors Without Borders - a decade of delivering impact
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Tax Inspectors Without Borders - a decade of delivering impact * Excellencies, distinguished guests, Ministers, colleagues, partners and friends, good morning. Deputy Secretary-General Mary Beth Goodman, thank you for your insightful remarks and steadfast partnership. Your reflections capture the spirit and strength of our shared journey. It is a true honor to join you today in marking ten years o  more

Texas Families Sue to Block Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Every Public-School Classroom
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Texas Families Sue to Block Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Every Public-School Classroom * SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- A group of sixteen multi-faith and nonreligious Texas families filed suit in federal court today to block a new state law   more

The Timbuktoo Initiative - a frontier model for mobilizing private capital
NEW YORK, July 2 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * The Timbuktoo Initiative - a frontier model for mobilizing private capital * Distinguished government representatives, esteemed partners from the private sector and Development Finance Institutions, fellow UNDP colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, It is a true privilege to stand before you today, at this important side event during the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, on   more

The TNets July Programming Highlights
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * The TNets July Programming Highlights * The TNets July programming lineup is as follows: Tuesday, July 1st * MLB on TBS * Cleveland Guardians at Chicago Cubs - 8:00pm ET * FIFA Club World Cup (Round of 16) * Borussia Dortmund vs. Monterrey - 9:00pm ET Wednesday, July 2nd * AEW Dynamite on TBS - 8:00pm ET * Rush Hour Marathon on T  more

The USCIB Foundation Spotlights Private Sector Development Collaboration at FfD4 Side Event
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: * * * The USCIB Foundation Spotlights Private Sector Development Collaboration at FfD4 Side Event * The USCIB Foundation brought government representatives, global business leaders, and stakeholders together at the UN's 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) to champion private sector engagement in the changing landscape of development collaboration.  Du  more

TNT Sports & DAZN to Showcase FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinals Starting Fourth of July with Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal on TNT, truTV & DAZN
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports & DAZN to Showcase FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarterfinals Starting Fourth of July with Fluminense vs. Al-Hilal on TNT, truTV & DAZN * TNT Sports' English-language coverage of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States will continue with a Fourth of July showcase of Quarterfinals action on TNT, truTV and DAZN. This Friday, Fluminense will f  more

TNT Sports to Exclusively Present NASCAR Chicago Street Race Coverage Presented by Arby's on Sunday, July 6 - Round Two of In-Season Challenge Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Exclusively Present NASCAR Chicago Street Race Coverage Presented by Arby's on Sunday, July 6 - Round Two of In-Season Challenge Presented by DraftKings Sportsbook * The In-Season Challenge presented by DraftKings Sportsbook continues this weekend with Round Two as the NASCAR Chicago Street Race coverage on TNT presented by Arby's gets und  more

Trailer Released for ESPN's Fanatics Fest: All Access Special
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Trailer Released for ESPN's Fanatics Fest: All Access Special * Watch Trailer Today, ESPN, Fanatics and OBB Pictures released the highly anticipated trailer for Fanatics Fest: All Access, an hour-long special airing on July 7 on ESPN and ESPN+, which goes behind-the-scenes of this summer's most talked about sports, entertainment and culture event. From June 20-22, Fan  more

Triple-I Appoints Patrick Schmid Chief Insurance Officer; Will Also Lead Catastrophe Resiliency Council and Insurance Research Council
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I Appoints Patrick Schmid Chief Insurance Officer; Will Also Lead Catastrophe Resiliency Council and Insurance Research Council * MALVERN, Pa., July 2, 2025 - The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), an affiliate of The Institutes, announced today Patrick Schmid has been appointed chief insurance officer at Triple-I, effective July 11, 2025. In addition, Schm  more

University at Buffalo: Zebrafish Could Be Key to Finding New Drugs for Kidney Stones, Gout
BUFFALO, New York, July 3 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Zebrafish could be key to finding new drugs for kidney stones, gout UB engineer Viviana Monje and colleagues awarded $1.2 million grant to study how popular aquarium fish produces crystals * BUFFALO, N.Y. - A team of scientists will study if zebrafish, a popular aquarium fish whose genetic and physiological makeup is similar to humans, could unlock new treatments fo  more

Upholding Algerian Writer's Sentence 'incomprehensible and unconscionable'
NEW YORK, July 2 [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: * * * Upholding Algerian Writer's Sentence 'incomprehensible and unconscionable' * In response to an Algerian appeals court upholding the five-year prison sentence for acclaimed French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, PEN America issued the following statement: "The Algerian government's con  more

USCIB Health Committee Welcomes New Leadership
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: * * * USCIB Health Committee Welcomes New Leadership * Carla Cartwright (Johnson & Johnson) and Ali Karami-Ruiz (FTI Consulting). USCIB has appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair for the USCIB Health Committee-- Carla Cartwright, Head of Global Digital and Regulatory Policy at Johnson & Johnson, will serve as Chair, and Ali Karami-Ruiz, Senior Managing Director of Global Policy at   more

USCIB Highlights Business Pathways to Biotech Growth and Deployment in Africa at FfD4
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: * * * USCIB Highlights Business Pathways to Biotech Growth and Deployment in Africa at FfD4 * Whitney Y. Baird, President and CEO of USCIB, participated in the UN's 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) held in Seville, Spain, from June 30 to July 3. Baird spoke on a panel co-hosted by USCIB member Bayer and the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNI  more

USCIB Highlights Policies to Unlock Private Finance for Resilient Infrastructure as Part of G20 Outcomes
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: * * * USCIB Highlights Policies to Unlock Private Finance for Resilient Infrastructure as Part of G20 Outcomes * At the UN's 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), the B20 joined the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Business at OECD (BIAC) at a side event on "Multi-stakeholder Perspectives on Unlocking Private Sector Finance for Resilient Infra  more

USCIB Welcomes Sarah Schradin as Vice Chair of the Trade & Investment Committee
NEW YORK, July 2 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Council for International Business issued the following news: * * * USCIB Welcomes Sarah Schradin as Vice Chair of the Trade & Investment Committee * Sarah Schradin, VP of Government Affairs at Chubb, has been appointed USCIB's new Vice Chair of the USCIB Trade & Investment Committee. Schradin has been a leading voice in USCIB's investment work, including advising and steering our ad hoc investment coalition promoting investment safeguards.  more

UW Selects Studio Tsien as the Architects for Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center
SEATTLE, Washington, July 3 -- The University of Washington issued the following news release: * * * UW selects Studio Tsien as the architects for Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center The University of Washington today announced the selection of Studio Tsien to design the Ana Mari Cauce Welcome Center. The UW Architectural Commission made the recommendation in June. The New York-based firm, led by Billie Tsien, Jennifer Dempsey and Alex Odom, was selected following a national search. Commission mem  more

West Point Continues Academic Modernization to Meet Future Warfare Demands
WEST POINT, New York, July 3 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: * * * West Point Continues Academic Modernization to Meet Future Warfare Demands By Maj. Renee Sanjuan As modern warfare grows more complex, West Point continues its transformation to develop leaders who can think, adapt, and innovate across all domains. This next phase includes the realignment of programs and faculty into three strategically focused departments. First, the newly launched Aerospace Engineering  more

With Destructive Budget Bill Rolling Forward, WE ACT and Allies Keep the March Towards Justice
NEW YORK, July 3 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release on July 2, 2025: * * * With Destructive Budget Bill Rolling Forward, WE ACT and Allies Keep the March Towards Justice WASHINGTON - Today, following the Senate narrowly passing a reconciliation budget bill that both blatantly fails and hurts the majority of people across the country, the House now continues to ram this dangerous bill forward. WE ACT continues to condemn the cruel, disastrous contents of the   more