SCHENECTADY, New York, July 31 -- Union College issued the following news: * * * A presidential paystub from 1798 and more restored documents offer a peek into early College expenses A faded voucher from March 1798 for $18.65, which denotes the weekly paycheck for Union's first president, John Blair Smith. Records of purchases of shovels, pails and other building supplies associated with the construction of North and South College (now Minerva Houses), the first two original buildings that h  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * After Tragedy, Newhouse Grad Rediscovers Her Voice Through Podcasting * When Erika Mahoney '12 graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, she had no idea that her journalism training would one day help her navigate the most devastating chapter of her own life. Today, the former National Public Radio news director has channeled her expertise into " Senseless," a deeply personal podcast t  more

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news on July 29, 2025: * * * Albany Medical Center Announces Emergency Department Expansion Plan Officials from Albany Medical Center today announced plans to expand and enhance its adult emergency department. The $25 million project, slated to be completed by the end of 2026 pending state approval, aims to add 7,000 square feet--a 20 to 25 percent increase to its current footprint, which will, in turn, increase direct p  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 29 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Back-to-School Shopping: More Expensive and Less Variety of Back-to-School Items * With many students heading back to the classroom over the next several weeks, what should parents expect as they begin back-to-school shopping for their kids? Patrick Penfield Patrick Penfield is a professor of practice in supply chain management and director of executive education at the Syracuse University Whitman School.  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: * * * Building Hyperlocal Value & Choice in Every Community We Serve * In today's fast-paced, always-connected world, your internet, mobile, and entertainment services shouldn't just work - they should work for you. At Optimum, we understand that true value goes beyond speed and coverage. It's about building meaningful connections, delivering personaliz  more

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Announces the Fourth Class of SUNY/OMH Scholarship Program Recipients to Support Future Mental Health Professionals Eighteen Students Pursuing Degrees in Mental Health Fields to Attend Seven SUNY Campuses This Fall * Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the fourth class of SUNY/OMH Scholarship Program recipients, with 18 students w  more

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following statement on July 30, 2025: * * * Citi Proud to Continue Supplying Services to UK Government LONDON - Citi is proud to have once again been selected as the supplier of services to process overseas payments on behalf of Government Banking, following a competitive tender process for its Money Transmission Services. Citi has been a Government Ban  more

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Devin Abraham's startup, Liiv, uses AI to address the problem of paperwork overload * Administrative work can eat up a lot of time and effort, causing staff to get bogged down and cutting down on time they have to address other important aspects of their work that need attention. Devin Abraham, MBA '25, saw this firsthand during his time at the New York City Housing Authority. Frontline staff--deeply committed t  more

KINGSPORT, Tennessee, July 31 -- Eastman Chemical Co. issued the following news release: * * * Eastman Naia transforms the denim narrative from the inside out at Kingpins New York A dynamic capsule collection reveals the versatility and wearing comfort of Naia Renew * NEW YORK -- At this year's Kingpins New York, Eastman Naia unveiled a four-look denim capsule collection created in collaboration with Advance Denim, one of the world's leading sustainable denim mills, and Los Angeles-based de  more

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Hiding secret codes in light protects against fake videos * Fact-checkers may have a new tool in the fight against misinformation. A team of Cornell researchers has developed a way to "watermark" light in videos, which they can use to detect if video is fake or has been manipulated. The idea is to hide information in nearly-invisible fluctuations of lighting at important events and locations, such as intervi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Lender Center New York Event Gathers Wealth Gap Experts * Nearly 30 Syracuse University faculty and postdoctoral researchers and nationally known thought leaders who study the wealth gap in America explored the issue at a recent event in New York City hosted by the Lender Center for Social Justice. The two-day event was the latest in a series of talks, symposia and convenings on the topic organized by the L  more

NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Announces Public-Private Partnership to Reimagine 14th Street Corridor With Upgrades to Public Spaces, Pedestrian and Bus Rider Experience * July 30, 2025 City Launches Design Study to Develop Vision for Transformational Upgrades $3 Million Public-Private Investment, $2 Million Commitment From City, $1 Million from Local Business Improvement Districts Project to Follow Public-Private Model   more

NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Celebrates 35th Anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act, Announces Major Accomplishments and Commitments to Advance Equity and Access * July 30, 2025 Small Business Services, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Have Connected New Yorkers With Disabilities to Over 1,350 Jobs Since Launching 2023 Employment Goal Over $10 Million in Investments to Design and Implement New Training  more

NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement in Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Proposed Fare Hikes * July 30, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) announced proposed fare hikes for transit services: " Every day, the Adams administration is working hard to make New York City safer and more affordable -- and we're del  more

NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams' Statement on Veto of City Council Decision Depriving Bronx of Chance at Downstate Gaming License * July 30, 2025 NEW YORK - New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after vetoing the New York City Council's disapproval of the only application to build a casino in the Bronx, preventing the borough from competing for a downstate casino license: "A casino in New Yo  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Senate Narrowly Confirms Emil Bove for Federal Judgeship * WASHINGTON (July 30, 2025)- The Senate narrowly confirmed ( 50-49 ) former federal prosecutor, Emil Bove, yesterday for a lifetime appointment as a federal appeals court judge. Bove defended President Trump in two federal criminal cases and was on his legal team during his New York hush money trial. For more context on the matter  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: U.K. Could Recognize Palestinian State by September * WASHINGTON (July 30, 2025)- The United Kingdom announced Tuesday they would recognize a Palestinian state by September if a ceasefire is not reached between Israel and Hamas. The UK joined France after their announcement last week, according to The New York Times. The shift comes after mounting pressure on Israel to deliver more aid int  more

NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Most Pro-Housing Administration in City History: Mayor Adams, HPD Continue "Housing Week" With Major Changes to City Housing Policies to Help More Seniors Live With Family Members * July 30, 2025 Reforms to Senior Affordable Rental Apartments Program Will Expand Access to Affordable Housing for Older Adults, Promote Intergenerational Living, Create Mixed-Age Communities so Seniors Can Live with Family Memb  more

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on July 30, 2025: * * * MTA Announces Ridership Increases, Lower Operating Expenses, Agency Savings Goals Narrow Budget Deficit Outyear Budget Deficits Narrowed By $198 Million In Past Year Authority Proposes to Simplify Fares to Amplify Affordability Three Hybrid Public Hearings to Be Held in August Any Fare Increases Postponed Until Jan. 2026 * The Metropolitan Transportation  more

ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- The New York State Office of Mental Health issued the following news release on July 29, 2205: * * * NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES OPENING OF INTENSIVE CRISIS STABILIZATION CENTER TO SERVE THE NORTH COUNTRY Champlain Valley Family Center's New $9.6 Million Facility to Provide Critical Treatment for New Yorkers Experiencing a Behavioral Health Crisis * The state Office of Mental Health and state Office of Addiction Services and Supports today announced the opening of   more

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $435 Million Refinancing for Iconic Starbucks Center Headquarters in Seattle's SoDo District Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) ("Newmark" or "the Company"), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, announces the Company has arranged a $435 million refinancing on behalf of Nitze-Stagen & Co., In  more

SYRACUSE, New York, July 30 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Registration Now Open for Orange Central Homecoming 2025 * Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate your Orange pride! It's time to sign up for Orange Central Homecoming 2025, Oct. 17-19. Syracuse University alumni are invited back home for an amazing fall weekend packed with tradition, connection and a celebration of what it means to be Orange. Whether you just graduated or it's been years since you'  more

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New Site Celebrates UAlbany Research, Shares Impact of Cuts ALBANY, N.Y. (July 29, 2025) -- The University at Albany has launched a new research website that not only highlights the work our scientists are doing to advance the public good but also provides a snapshot of the impact of federal research funding cuts. "It has never been more urgent to tell the story of how the research that happens at UAlbany  more

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska expands Portland leadership team to drive growth and excellence in the Pacific Northwest Two new vice president roles will strengthen client partnerships and enhance project delivery excellence across Portland * PORTLAND, OR -- Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, has promoted two senior leaders in its Portland office. Mark Engleking has   more

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Straight Talk lanza una mision para ayudar a las familias a desarrollar habitos digitales saludables con "El Primer Pacto Telefonico" * NUEVA YORK \- Mientras las familias se preparan para la temporada de regreso a clases, Straight Talk Wireless, una marca prepaga lider cubierta por la red 5G de Verizon, aborda una de las preocupaciones m  more

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Straight Talk Launches Mission to Help Families Build Healthy Digital Habits with "The First Phone Pact" * NEW YORK \- As families prepare for the back-to-school season, Straight Talk Wireless, a leading prepaid brand covered by Verizon's 5G network, is addressing one of parents' most pressing concerns: helping children develop healthy ph  more

ITHACA, New York, July 29 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Students learn about AI, engineering through weather balloons * It was a beautiful sunny day on July 15, when 45 high school students gathered on Jessup field to launch a weather balloon that would collect atmospheric data as it flew through the sky. Sarah Dean, assistant professor of computer science in the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, organized the launch as part of a w  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) issued the following news release: * * * Study Reveals that Majority of Americans are Satisfied with Their Internet Speed and Overall Service * Two-thirds of Consumers are Satisfied with their Internet Service in a Survey From Optimum One-third of Americans have Increased their Internet Usage in the Last Year - Averaging more than 10 Hours a Day NEW YORK (July 30, 2025) - A new natio  more

ITHACA, New York, July 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sun dogs, other celestial effects could appear in alien skies * Ice crystals in Earth's atmosphere sometimes align just right to create various striking visual effects, from a halo around the moon, to bright spots called sun dogs on either side of the sun in a winter sky, or a rainbowed pillar, called a crown flash, above a storm cloud. Similar phenomena can appear in the skies over some exoplanets of the "hot  more

ALBANY, New York, July 30 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New Study Finds Males Much Larger than Females in Early Human Ancestors By Michael Parker ALBANY, N.Y. (July 29, 2025) -- A newly published study has found that males of some of our earliest known ancestors were significantly larger than females. The pronounced difference in body size present in both Australopithecus afarensis (the east African species that includes the famous fossil "Lucy") and   more

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT UNVEILS IMPRESSIVE GUEST STAR LINEUP FOR SEASON TWO OF "THE LIBRARIANS: THE NEXT CHAPTER" * View the Promo HERE (New York, NY) - July 30, 2025 - In advance of the season one finale of "The Librarians: The Next Chapter," TNT has revealed the guest stars set to appear in the second season of the fantastical adventure series. Hailed for its blend   more

NEW YORK, July 31 -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: * * * TRADEWEB REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2025 FINANCIAL RESULTS New York, July 30, 2025 - Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. $513.0 million quarterly revenues, an increase of 2  more

NEW YORK, July 30 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on CNBC's "Squawk Box" * July 30, 2025 Andrew Ross Sorkin: Welcome back to Squawk Box this morning. Monday's mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan, the deadliest in New York City in 25 years. Four people were killed. Joining us right now from City Hall is New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Mr. Mayor, good morning to you. Before we even just get into this, and there's about   more

NEW YORK, July 30 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Joint Venture to Lead $700 Million Modernization of Memphis International Airport * Rendering courtesy of Alliiance and Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority As Memphis International Airport (MEM) continues to evolve, the Terminal Modernization and Seismic Program (TMSP) is pushing forward at full speed. Led by the TAC team, comprised of Turner Construction Company, Ardmore Ro  more

ALBANY, New York, July 30 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Professor's Book Chronicles Life in Fukushima's Nuclear Aftermath By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (July 29, 2025) -- UAlbany English Professor Thomas Bass was vacationing in Japan in 2018 when a former student, a Japanese journalist, offered to escort him to Fukushima, the site of the major 2011 nuclear disaster. It had been seven years since a tsunami slammed into the coast, killing 20,000 people an  more

NEW YORK, July 31 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * UBS's second-quarter 2025 results UBS reports 2Q25 net profit of USD 2.4bn and USD 4.1bn for 1H25 with integration remaining on track; invested assets reach USD 6.6trn Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules 2Q25 PBT of USD 2.2bn and underlying/1 PBT of USD 2.7bn, net profit of USD 2.4bn, RoCET1 of 13.5% and underlying RoCET1 of 15.3%. Core busine  more