Wednesday - July 9, 2025
State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Wednesday July 09, 2025 ( 36 items )  

"Love Island USA" Season 7 Sets Mobile Viewership and Engagement Records on Peacock
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * "Love Island USA" Season 7 Sets Mobile Viewership and Engagement Records on Peacock * Peacock's hit reality series Love Island USA is heating up screens -- and not just the big ones. According to first-party data from Peacock, Season 7 has officially become the platform's most-watched entertainment series on mobile devices, with nearly 30% of viewership happening on phones and tab  more

4-H teens come to Cornell to explore potential career paths
ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 4-H teens come to Cornell to explore potential career paths * Cornell hosted more than 180 middle and high school students from across New York state for the annual 4-H Career Explorations Conference, held June 25-27. The event, hosted by Cornell and New York State 4-H, gave students from 31 New York counties a taste of college life while exploring possible careers, including those with emerging technologies like  more

American Express Announces Plans for New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
NEW YORK, July 9 -- American Express issued the following news release: * * * American Express Announces Plans for New Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol * NEW YORK, NY - JULY 8, 2025: Today American Express (NYSE: AXP) announced plans to expand the Centurion Lounge Network - which currently includes 29 lounges worldwide - with a new Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). American Express is the first global credit card company to announce plans to open a proprietary lounge   more

Bard College's Center for Curatorial Studies Receives 2025 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Grant
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, July 9 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Bard College's Center for Curatorial Studies Receives 2025 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Grant ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y.--Bard College is pleased to announce that the Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS Bard) has been announced as a recipient of a 2025 Frankenthaler Climate Initiative (FCI) grant. The initiative is a program of the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, established and managed in partner  more

Barnard College: Break This Down - Authoritarian Snapback Explained
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * Break This Down: The Authoritarian Snapback Explained Barnard political science expert Alexander Cooley reveals how global institutions once grounded in liberal ideals are being co-opted by authoritarian power -- from FIFA to the front page. * In his new book, Dictating the Agenda: The Authoritarian Resurgence in Global Politics, Barnard political science professor Alexander Cooley explores how authoritarian regimes aren'  more

Binghamton professor receives grant from Michael J. Fox Foundation to study Parkinson's
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton professor receives grant from Michael J. Fox Foundation to study Parkinson's Professor Christopher Bishop to explore anxiety as a symptom of disease By Jennifer Micale Anxiety emerges early in patients with Parkinson's Disease, and not just as an emotional response to a difficult diagnosis. And the qualities of this anxiety can change over the course of the disease. While some patients may exp  more

Binghamton University: Miniature Miracles - CAREER Award Advances Nanomanufacturing for the Future of Electronics
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Miniature miracles: CAREER Award advances nanomanufacturing for the future of electronics Assistant Professor Jia Deng aims to create low-cost, user-friendly methods for patterning conductive polymers By Ethan Knox The first computers weighed over 30 tons and filled entire rooms. These days, they're less than 20 pounds and can fit in backpacks. As technology continues to advance, electronics are getting e  more

Blackstone Real Estate to Acquire Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor From Allegiant Travel Company for $200 Million
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Blackstone Real Estate to Acquire Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor from Allegiant Travel Company for $200 Million * New York & Las Vegas - Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate have agreed to acquire Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor from Allegiant for $200 million. With 785 rooms spanning   more

Broadridge Enabling Rapid Compliance With EU Instant Payments Regulations
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, July 9 -- Broadridge Financial Solutions, a provider of investor communications and technology-driven solutions to banks, broker-dealers, asset managers and corporate issuers, issued the following news release: * * * Broadridge Enabling Rapid Compliance with EU Instant Payments Regulations Broadridge's faster, cost-efficient access to the ECB's TIPS service is accelerating financial institutions' compliance with new EU Instant Payment regulations * NEW YORK, LONDON,   more

City of New York Takes Action to Support Public School Student Arrested After Attending Routine Immigration Hearing
NEW YORK, July 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * City of New York Takes Action to Support Public School Student Arrested After Attending Routine Immigration Hearing * July 8, 2025 Amicus Brief Outlines City is Less Safe When Immigrants Are Afraid to Access Basic Services and Attend Court Hearings 11th Grader Detained Over a Month Ago After His Immigration Hearing Was Adjourned NEW YORK - The City of New York took action in support of Derlis Sna  more

Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: Dairy Farm Modeling Tool Boosts Sustainability, Decision-making
ITHACA, New York, July 9 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dairy farm modeling tool boosts sustainability, decision-making By Krisy Gashler A new free modeling tool is enabling researchers, farmers and food processors to assess how changes in the ways a dairy farm is managed would influence its environmental impact, energy use and economics. The Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) modeling tool, developed by Cornell researchers and collaborators   more

Cornell, Wegmans partner to train growers in food safety
ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell, Wegmans partner to train growers in food safety * For the last 15 years, Cornell has helped Wegmans and its growers comply with government regulations and keep consumers safe from foodborne illness. Fresh fruits and vegetables account for a significant portion of outbreaks, in part because they are often grown in open fields in soil, and in part because they are frequently consumed raw. Farmers and prod  more

Cornell, Wegmans Partner to Train Growers in Food Safety
ITHACA, New York, July 9 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Cornell, Wegmans partner to train growers in food safety By Laura Reiley For the last 15 years, Cornell has helped Wegmans and its growers comply with government regulations and keep consumers safe from foodborne illness. Fresh fruits and vegetables account for a significant portion of outbreaks, in part because they are often grown in open fields in soil, and in part   more

Dairy farm modeling tool boosts sustainability, decision-making
ITHACA, New York, July 8 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Dairy farm modeling tool boosts sustainability, decision-making * A new free modeling tool is enabling researchers, farmers and food processors to assess how changes in the ways a dairy farm is managed would influence its environmental impact, energy use and economics. The Ruminant Farm Systems (RuFaS) modeling tool, developed by Cornell researchers and collaborators across academia, industry, government and nonp  more

DEC Launches "Snapshot NY," New Citizen Science Wildlife Monitoring Program
ALBANY, New York, July 7 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Launches "Snapshot NY," New Citizen Science Wildlife Monitoring Program * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton, in collaboration with the New York Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit at Cornell University, today announced the launch of Snapshot NY (link is external), a citizen science program that allo  more

Delaware North Brings Amazon's Just Walk Out Technology to London Stadium, Delivering First Checkout-Free Store for Fans
BUFFALO, New York, July 9 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Delaware North brings Amazon's Just Walk Out technology to London Stadium, delivering first checkout-free store for fans Bar Tap launched at the Iron Maiden concert, providing seamless grab-and-go service and enhancing the guest experience * LONDON (July 8, 2025) - Delaware North, the foodservice and hospitality provider at London Stadium, has announced the launch of a new bar powered by Amazon's Just Walk  more

Finalists Announced for 2025 Bloomberg Green Docs Competition
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Finalists Announced for 2025 Bloomberg Green Docs Competition * Winner to be revealed at the Bloomberg Green Docs Film Festival on July 16 New York, NY (July 8, 2025) - Bloomberg Green announced the finalists for its Bloomberg Green Docs competition, a film contest spotlighting storytelling on climate change. This year's five finalists are: * change Climate Change by Gideon Mendel * Mancolona   more

FOX Nation Enters Live Sports Arena With All-New PBR Partnership
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Fox Nation, a unit of Fox News Media, issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * FOX Nation Enters Live Sports Arena With All-New PBR Partnership FOX Nation Strikes Deal to Become PBR's Exclusive Broadcast Partner for "PBR Friday Night Live" Series Season Two of "Last Cowboy Standing" to be Released in Lead Up * NEW YORK - July 8, 2025 -- FOX Nation has signed its first deal in the live sports arena, becoming the exclusive Friday night broadcast partner   more

Massry School of Business Lauded as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense
ALBANY, New York, July 9 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Massry School of Business Lauded as National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (July 8, 2025) -- The University at Albany's Massry School of Business has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The new designation is for Massry's Master o  more

Mayor Adams Contrasts Vision with Opponent, Touts Public Safety Success on NEWS12
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on NEWS12, drawing a sharp contrast between his governing philosophy and that of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, highlighting differences on issues such as policing, Rikers Island, small businesses, and taxation. Adams reiterated his administration's focus on public safety as a "prerequisite to prosperity," citing the lowest number of shootings and homicides in the city's recorded history for the first half of 2025, with 337 shoot  more

Media Advisory for Wednesday, July 9 - DEC Announces Two Environmental and Recreational Milestones in the Catskill Preserve
ALBANY, New York, July 8 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Media Advisory for Wednesday, July 9 - DEC Announces Two Environmental and Recreational Milestones in the Catskill Preserve * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will join partners to announce a major land acquisition to the Catskill Forest Preserve and completion of accessibility and safety upgrades at the Peekamoose Blue Hole. Who:  more

Media Tip Sheet: AI's Dark Side: The Mounting Risks of Reliance on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: AI's Dark Side: The Mounting Risks of Reliance on Artificial Intelligence * WASHINGTON (July 8, 2025) - As AI adoption accelerates in the workplace, questions remain about which groups of workers are most vulnerable. Some argue that entry-level employees face the greatest risk, since their roles often involve repetitive, easily automated tasks. Others suggest that younger workers might adapt   more

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners Agrees to Sell Red Oak Power Facility
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners Agrees to Sell Red Oak Power Facility * New York -- Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM), through investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP), its private infrastructure investment platform, today announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its ownership stake in TigerGenCo Red Oak Holdi  more

New York State Department of Health Releases Report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
ALBANY, New York, July 9 (TNSrpt) -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * New York State Department of Health Releases Report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Approximately 8 Percent of New Yorkers Identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) Report Provides Insight into the Size, Demographics and Health Needs of LGB  more

NYC Mayor Adams Defends Independent Mayoral Bid and City Record on CNBC
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared live on CNBC's "Squawk Box" to discuss his independent candidacy for mayor, following Zohran Mamdani's Democratic primary win. Adams defended his decision to run as an independent, asserting that his administration has delivered for the city with record job growth, the strongest economy in its recorded history, and reductions in crime. He criticized Mamdani's policy proposals as unrealistic and highlighted what he believes are Andre  more

NYC Mayor Adams Discusses Public Safety, Housing, and Political Challenges on 'Conversations With Coleman'
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on Coleman Hughes' "Conversations With Coleman" podcast to address a range of issues including public safety, housing affordability, and his political standing. Adams defended his consistent support for the police, drawing on his personal experience of being beaten by officers as a youth but choosing to join the force to advocate for change from within. He discussed his strategy to counter mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani, noting that  more

NYC Mayor Adams Establishes Office to Boost Pro Bono Legal Aid for Low-Income New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Executive Order 53, creating the Mayor's Office to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Assistance, an initiative aimed at connecting low-income New Yorkers with free and low-cost legal services. The office will serve as a centralized hub to compile and disseminate information on available pro bono providers, coordinate opportunities for legal professionals to offer services, and increase public awareness of legal aid resources from various orga  more

NYC Mayor Adams Extends Emergency Order Addressing Asylum Seeker Crisis
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 831, extending measures to manage the continuing humanitarian crisis caused by the arrival of thousands of asylum seekers. The order, effective for five days, emphasizes the city's need for extraordinary steps to meet the immediate shelter needs of asylum seekers while maintaining services for current residents of the Department of Homeless Services shelter system. This extension underscores that the state of   more

NYC Mayor Adams Extends Emergency Order for NYC Jails
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 830, extending a directive aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis within Department of Correction facilities, including Rikers Island. The order, which takes effect immediately and lasts for five days, prioritizes compliance with the Nunez Action Plan. This action is taken due to continued high rates of staff attrition, which impede the DOC's ability to maintain safety, security, and provide basic services for  more

NYC Mayor Adams Highlights Success of Doula Program in Reducing Maternal Disparities
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on "Pix11 News At 5" to promote the success of the city's doula program, which has served over 3,200 mothers and reported no birth-related deaths among participants since its inception three years ago. Addressing persistent racial disparities where Black women are nine times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes in New York City, Adams emphasized the program's role in dismantling biases within the medical system. He also   more

NYC Mayor Adams Rejects Calls to Withdraw from Mayoral Race, Defends Independent Bid on WABC
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared on WABC's "Eyewitness News At 6:00" stating he will not withdraw from the mayoral race despite calls for unity from figures like former governor David Paterson and Andrew Cuomo, who recently lost the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani by 12 points (56.21% to 43.79% in the final ranked-choice count). Adams recounted telling Cuomo he would not "step aside," highlighting what he called Cuomo's past concessions to the "far left" and h  more

SUNY University at Albany: Study Identifies Key Ingredients to Expanding Dental Care in the Safety Net
ALBANY, New York, July 9 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New Study Identifies Key Ingredients to Expanding Dental Care in the Safety Net ALBANY, N.Y. (July 8, 2025) -- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are a crucial component of the dental safety net and provide oral health services to those who might not otherwise have access to needed care, including low-income individuals, the uninsured and Medicaid beneficiaries. A new study from the Oral   more

Those With a Financial Plan Feel More Confident, Satisfied and Less Financially Worried, Finds Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on July 8, 2025: * * * Those With a Financial Plan Feel More Confident, Satisfied and Less Financially Worried, Finds Morgan Stanley Wealth Management * Early & consistent financial planning key to maximize financial choices and opportunities * While ~97% acknowledge the importance of financial planning to reach goals, only 53% have a financial plan * New York - Morgan Stan  more

UB Postdoc Awarded NSF Fellowship to Study Evolution of Mucus and Its Role in Pregnancy
BUFFALO, New York, July 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB postdoc awarded NSF fellowship to study evolution of mucus and its role in pregnancy First-generation American Petar Pajic will complete postdoc at Yale University * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Petar Pajic, a first-generation American and Lackawanna native who recently earned his PhD in evolutionary genetics from the University at Buffalo, has received a postdoctoral fellow  more

United Properties, Newmark Announce $25.5M Sale of Enterprise Business Center 7 in Denver, Colorado
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * United Properties, Newmark Announce $25.5M Sale of Enterprise Business Center 7 in Denver, Colorado * Newmark, in collaboration with United Properties, announces the Company has arranged the $25.5 million sale of Enterprise Business Center Building 7 ("EBC 7"), a premier 157,942-square-foot industrial property located at 9420 E. 40th Avenue in Denver. The buyer is Dream US Industrial Fund, a  more

Verizon donates $100,000 to support Texas Search and Rescue and waives call/text/data usage for hardest hit customers
NEW YORK, July 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon donates $100,000 to support Texas Search and Rescue and waives call/text/data usage for hardest hit customers * What you need to know: * In response to the flash floods on July 4, Verizon is donating $100,000 to Texas Search and Rescue (TEXSAR) to aid their vital search, rescue, and recovery operations. * Verizon is waiving d  more