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State Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday July 11, 2025 ( 32 items )  

"Unmask ICE." This is Pat Ryan's New York
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * "Unmask ICE." This is Pat Ryan's New York * The dangerous war on ICE continues. Pat Ryan's Democrat Party is now calling for a ban on masks for ICE agents because - according to Democrats - ICE agents wear masks "for the purpose of striking fear into asylum seekers and immigrants." This dangerous attack from New York Dems comes just days after an active shooter fired upon Border Patrol  more

Accenture and Microsoft Expand Collaboration on Gen-AI Powered Cyber Solutions
NEW YORK, July 11 (TNSrep) -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture and Microsoft Expand Collaboration on Gen-AI Powered Cyber Solutions The companies are helping clients like Nationwide transform cybersecurity operations, optimize costs and improve business resilience * NEW YORK; July 10, 2025 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) are co-investing in the development of advanced generative AI-drive  more

All-New "Wicked" Special to Air on NBC and Peacock This Fall Ahead of the Theatrical Release of "Wicked: For Good" on November 21
NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * All-New "Wicked" Special to Air on NBC and Peacock This Fall Ahead of the Theatrical Release of "Wicked: For Good" on November 21 * Previously announced at the NBCU Upfront presentation, Academy Award(r)-nominated stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande will lead a one-time-only two-hour Wicked special event at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC and s  more

Areas Announces Agreement to Acquire Travel Hospitality Services, Delaware North's Airport Hospitality Division in the United States
BUFFALO, New York, July 11 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Areas announces agreement to acquire Travel Hospitality Services (THS), Delaware North's airport hospitality division in the United States * Miami, FL, July 10, 2025 -- Areas, a global leader in travel dining and retail, has reached an agreement with Delaware North to acquire its United States-based airport food, beverage, and retail business, Travel Hospitality Services (THS). The transaction is subject to  more

Barnes & Noble Presents Their July Favorites National Book Club Selection: The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone07/10/2025
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Presents Their July Favorites National Book Club Selection: The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone07/10/2025 * The bookseller also highlights their Game of the Month and four new Albums of the Month New York, NY - June 30, 2025 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the newest books, games and mus  more

Binghamton University: Paper Monuments - How Self-published Books Remember Communities Lost to the Holocaust
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Paper monuments: How self-published books remember communities lost to the Holocaust Historian Eliyana Adler researches memorial books compiled by Polish Jews after World War II By Jennifer Micale After their communities were shattered by the Holocaust, survivors and refugees constructed monuments -- not of stone, but of words. In Yiddish, they are known as yizkor-bikher, or memorial books. And while th  more

BREAKING: The commies target 'Leader' Jeffries
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * BREAKING: The commies target 'Leader' Jeffries * The communists are coming for "Leader" Hakeem Jeffries! This new primary challenger from the Communist Party comes on the heels of a bombshell report revealing how Zohran Mamdani's far-left allies are making a strong push to primary Hakeem and other New York Democrats. "The radical monster 'Leader' Hakeem Jeffries helped unleash is now t  more

Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Drexel University Celebrate Student Voices With the Release of Anthology 11 to Tell Stories of Philadelphia's Past, Present and Future
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, July 11 -- Canon USA issued the following news release: * * * Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Drexel University Celebrate Student Voices with the Release of Anthology 11 to Tell Stories of Philadelphia's Past, Present and Future Book Launch Event Reflects Longstanding Partnership Between Canon and Drexel University to Amplify Student and Community Storytelling Through Writers Room * MELVILLE, NY, July 10, 2025 - Canon U.S.A., Inc. joined Drexel University's Writers Room on Ju  more

CNN Launches Extension of CNN Original "Have I Got News For You" with New Podcast "Have I Got News For Your Ears" Hosted by Team Captain Michael Ian Black
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Launches Extension of CNN Original "Have I Got News For You" with New Podcast "Have I Got News For Your Ears" Hosted by Team Captain Michael Ian Black * Companion Podcast is Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Podcasts  NEW YORK, NY - CNN announced today the expansion of the CNN Original Have I Got News For You brand with the launch of a new companion podcast, Have I Got News For Your Ears, hos  more

Cutting-edge Equipment Installed in Alfred University's Advanced Power Grid Lab
ALFRED, New York, July 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Cutting-edge equipment installed in Alfred University's Advanced Power Grid Lab Alfred University's GE Vernova Advanced Power Grid Laboratory reached a significant milestone last week with the installation of state-of-the-art smart grid simulation equipment. The installation marks a bold step forward in Alfred University's mission to lead the future of renewable energy education and research. The grid con  more

DEC Announces Six New Certified Climate Smart Communities
ALBANY, New York, July 10 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Six New Certified Climate Smart Communities * Certified Communities Complete Actions to Improve Air Quality and Increase Resilience New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today recognized six communities for their local actions to address the economic, social, and environmental challenges posed by   more

Elior Group and IBM France Announce a Collaboration to Make Elior Group a Company Focused on Data, Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI
ARMONK, New York, July 11 -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Elior Group and IBM France Announce a Collaboration to Make Elior Group a Company Focused on Data, Artificial Intelligence and Agentic AI * PARIS and NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 - Elior Group, and IBM announce their association to create an "agentic AI & Data Factory" to serve Elior Group's innovation, digital transformation, and improved operational performance. This collaboration represents a major step forward in the   more

ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One Schedule Update: New York Mets to Visit San Francisco Giants on July 27
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One Schedule Update: New York Mets to Visit San Francisco Giants on July 27 * ESPN today announced an update to its 2025 Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One schedule. On July 27, the New York Mets will visit the San Francisco Giants at 7 p.m. ET. Karl Ravech, the voice of Sunday Night Baseball, will call the   more

Great Food Truck Race: Truckin' Awesome Hosted by Tyler Florence Takes on the Atlantic Coast With New Roster of Competitors and Epic Culinary Challenges
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * The Great Food Truck Race: Truckin' Awesome Hosted by Tyler Florence Takes on the Atlantic Coast With New Roster of Competitors and Epic Culinary Challenges * The Great Food Truck Race is back for another epic road trip and this season host Tyler Florence pushes nine talented teams to the culinary limit as they road trip up the Atlantic coast in pursui  more

HBO Orders Untitled American History Sketch Comedy Starring And Executive Produced By Larry David And Higher Ground
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Orders Untitled American History Sketch Comedy Starring And Executive Produced By Larry David And Higher Ground * * HBO has ordered an untitled half-hour sketch comedy limited series from Larry David, produced by Higher Ground. The series, written by David and Jeff Schaffer, will feature a mix of some "Curb Your Enthusiasm" actors and noteworthy g  more

Infor Announces Strategic Collaboration With Amazon Web Services to Propel Generative AI Innovations
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Infor, an enterprise software provider, issued the following news release: * * * Infor Announces Strategic Collaboration with Amazon Web Services to Propel Generative AI Innovations * New York, NY - July 10, 2025 - Infor, a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry, announces an expanded Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) to accelerate the adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) among our joint   more

L&G and Blackstone Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth Ambitions
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * L&G and Blackstone Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth Ambitions * LONDON, UK and NEW YORK, US - 10 July 2025 - Today, Legal & General (L&G, LSE:LGEN) and Blackstone (NYSE:BX) are announcing a long-term strategic partnership that combines the strength of L&G and Blackstone's respective credit platforms to enhance L&G's competitive advantage in annuities and bolster its asset manageme  more

Mayor Adams Announces $80 Million in New Investments to Bolster Early Childhood in NYC, Builds on Administration's Historic Commitment to Early Childhood Education
NEW YORK, July 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces $80 Million in New Investments to Bolster Early Childhood in NYC, Builds on Administration's Historic Commitment to Early Childhood Education Mayor Adams Announces $70 Million in Funding to Support Pre-K Special Education Students, Finally Delivering Universal Pre-K for All Students $10 Million in Funding for Childcare Pilot Part of Fiscal Year 2026 Adopted Budget, Building On "Best Bu  more

Mike Lawler Risks Over 63,000 New York Health Care Jobs With Vote For Big, Ugly Bill
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mike Lawler Risks Over 63,000 New York Health Care Jobs With Vote For Big, Ugly Bill * LoHud: "The prospect of cutting a total of 63,000 jobs from New York's health care system would rank historically as a turning point for the industry." According to new reporting from LoHud, Mike Lawler's cowardly vote for the Big, Ugly Bill is set to leave 63,000 health care workers in New Yor  more

Monmouth University: English Majors Present Research at Seton Hall
WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, July 11 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * English Majors Present Research at Seton Hall Three English majors recently presented their research at Seton Hall University's annual Undergraduate English Literature Conference, which featured selected students from several regional universities addressing the topic of "Returning to Form: Genre, Style, and Structure in Literary Studies." Breanna Guinta '25 presented a portion of her departmental h  more

Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams, Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development, Artspace Advance Plan to Build 283 Affordable Homes, new Arts Center in Brownsville
NEW YORK, July 10 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams, Gilbane Development, Blue Sea Development, Artspace Advance Plan to Build 283 Affordable Homes, new Arts Center in Brownsville Brownsville Arts Center & Apartments Project Will Bring Hundreds of New Affordable Homes, Residential Space, and Cultural Arts Center to Brooklyn All-Electric Project Earned NYSERDA's Blue Ribbon Award for Design Excellen  more

N.Y. Agriculture Dept.: Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board Announces $16 Million Available for Projects Promoting and Researching New York's Dairy Industry
ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on July 10, 2025: * * * Dairy Promotion Order Advisory Board Announces $16 Million Available for Projects Promoting and Researching New York's Dairy Industry Eligible Organizations Invited to Submit Applications for Projects Aiming to Increase the Types of Dairy Products Available and Increase Consumer Demand for New York Dairy Products * The New York State Department of Agricultu  more

N.Y. Comptroller DiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects
ALBANY, New York, July 11 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * DiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects Federal Policy Choices On Support for Local Projects Could Disrupt the Sector's Outlook * Despite having the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, New York state is one of five states that have not recovered from pandemic job  more

N.Y. PSC Reviews Petitions for Rehearing on Energy Initiatives
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The New York State Public Service Commission, Albany, is evaluating petitions for rehearing filed by multiple intervenors concerning key energy efficiency and building electrification initiatives. The petitions, submitted on June 16, 2025, address the "Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Consider a Clean Energy Fund" (Case No. 14-M-0094), "In the Matter of a Comprehensive Energy Efficiency Initiative" (Case No. 18-M-0084), "2026-2030 Non-Low- to Moderate-Income Energ  more

N.Y. PSC: National Grid Companies to Discuss Long-Term Gas Plans at Technical Conference
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- A technical conference has been scheduled to allow stakeholders to review and ask questions about the long-term gas system plans submitted by the Brooklyn Union Gas Co. dba National Grid N.Y., KeySpan Gas East Corp. dba National Grid, Hicksville, New York and Niagara Mohawk Power Corp. dba National Grid, Syracuse, New York (collectively, the Companies). This review is part of a process established by the New York State Public Service Commission, Albany, in 2022. The notice  more

New York State Announces Groundbreaking for 42-unit Supportive Housing Project in Ogdensburg
ALBANY, New York, July 11 -- The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * New York State Announces Groundbreaking for 42-unit Supportive Housing Project in Ogdensburg Knox Street Building 2 Will Create 42 Apartments with Supportive Services for Individuals Who Have Experienced Homelessness in St. Lawrence County Supplements New York State's Ongoing Efforts to Expand Affordable and Permanent Supportive Housing Oppor  more

Physicists take step toward a holy grail for electron spins
ITHACA, New York, July 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Physicists take step toward a holy grail for electron spins * For decades, ferromagnetic materials have driven technologies like magnetic hard drives, magnetic random access memories and oscillators. But antiferromagnetic materials, if only they could be harnessed, hold out even greater promise: ultra-fast information transfer and communications at much higher frequencies - a "holy grail" for physicists. Now,   more

Recent VCUarts Graduate Hasler Gomez Wins Prestigious Fellowship
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Recent VCUarts graduate Hasler Gomez wins prestigious fellowship The Dedalus MFA award in painting and sculpture supports emerging careers. By Drew Thompson Hasler Gomez was about to board the subway in New York City when he learned of his nomination for the Dedalus MFA Fellowship. Overcome by surprise and honor, he stood rooted to the platform as his train went on its way. The waiting had just  more

Record-setting Cornellian to swim Cayuga Lake again, this time for a cause
ITHACA, New York, July 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Record-setting Cornellian to swim Cayuga Lake again, this time for a cause * When Claire de Boer '84 was growing up in Ithaca, one of her family's favorite activities was swimming. But it wasn't about heading down to Cass Park and hopping in the pool. No, this athletic clan had bigger ideas. Like ducklings, she and her siblings would swim 2 to 3 miles across Cayuga Lake, following parents Tobias and Joan and fa  more

Star Designer Bobby Berk to Host Newly Greenlit HGTV Series 'Junk or Jackpot?' (wt) Produced by John Cena
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Star Designer Bobby Berk to Host Newly Greenlit HGTV Series 'Junk or Jackpot?' (wt) Produced by John Cena * Designer, television host and best-selling author Bobby Berk ( Queer Eye ) is coming to HGTV in the newly greenlit series Junk or Jackpot? (wt). Executive produced by actor, wrestler and entrepreneur John Cena, the six-episode season follows coll  more

TNT Sports & DAZN to Showcase FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Final - Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea - Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. ET on TBS & DAZN
NEW YORK, July 10 [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 Final - Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea - Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. ET on TBS & DAZN * TNT Sports' English-language coverage of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States will culminate with Paris Saint-Germain vs. Chelsea on Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. ET. An expanded 90-minute pre-match show w  more

University at Buffalo: Study - Quick, Pain-free Breast Imaging System Shows Promise in Early Clinical Tests
BUFFALO, New York, July 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study: Quick, pain-free breast imaging system shows promise in early clinical tests Automated scan takes less than a minute and produces AI-powered, clear 3D images * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A breast scan for detecting cancer takes less than a minute using an experimental system that combines photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging, according to a study in IEEE Transactions   more