WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release: * * * 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced * Winners to be named the evening before NAB Show New York on October 21 Washington, D.C.-- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced the finalists for the 2025 NAB Marconi Radio Awards in a live streamed video hosted by Washington, D.C. radio broadcasters, Vic Jagger host of VJ in the Mid-day heard on WMMJ  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: Political] -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release: * * * ADL and JLens Urge Accountability Regarding Huda Kattan's Antisemitic Remarks * New York, NY, August 7, 2025... ADL and JLens welcome the growing momentum among consumers and companies in response to recent antisemitic remarks made by beauty influencer an  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 8 -- The American Hospital Association issued the following news release: * * * AHA Names New Trustees to the Board The American Hospital Association (AHA) has elected nine new members to its Board of Trustees for three-year terms beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The Board of Trustees is the highest policymaking body of the AHA and has ultimate authority for the governance and management of its directions and finances. Incoming members of the AHA Board of Trustees are: Debra   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on the Indictment of the Capital Jewish Museum Shooter * American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice's procurement of the indictment of Elias Rodriguez, the individual charged in the May 21, 2025, murders outside the Capital Jewish Museum.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak NextGen Acela Debuts on August 28 * A new era of high-speed rail to begin between Boston and Washington, DC WASHINGTON - All aboard the future of East Coast travel! Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, customers can travel on Amtrak's NextGen Acela - America's high-speed train - connecting the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City, and Boston. This historic launch introduc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * An East Coast Elitist's "Winning Message" in Iowa * President Trump carried Iowa's First Congressional District by more than 8 points last year, giving him a clear mandate from Iowans. But out of touch Democrat Taylor Wettach is running on one message: his own refusal to work with President Trump or support the policies Iowans overwhelmingly voted for. According to a new report, Wettach q  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Pharmacy professor named to prestigious journal's editorial board Clinical Associate Professor Wes Kufel joins leadership of the Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy By Scott Sasina Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Wes Kufel has earned national recognition, being named to the editorial board of the Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. The appoint  more

BRONX, New York, Aug. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Bronx Zoo Harvest Glow Brings Family Fun to Fall Evenings * BRONX, N.Y. -- Aug. 7, 2025 -- The Bronx Zoo has re-imagined its nighttime family-friendly Halloween spectacular with Harvest Glow. This enchanting after-hours autumn celebration is now bigger than ever with new activities and entertainment. Harvest Glow runs Thursdays through Sundays from Sept. 25 to Oct.   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 7 [Category: BizFood/Beverages] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * BUD LIGHT IS DOING ANYTHING FOR NFL FANS THIS SEASON WITH NEW "PARACHUTE" COMMERCIAL STARRING PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER PEYTON MANNING, RETURN OF NEW NFL TEAM CANS * The Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL is Kicking Off this Year's NFL Campaign with Hilarious Creative, Team Cans For Fans Across the League, and A Next-Level At-Home Tailgate Experience NEW Y  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CCE's Sullivan Fresh Farmers Markets feed community, support local farms * Every week during the summer and fall, Sullivan County residents gather at Sullivan Fresh farmers markets to shop for fresh, affordable produce, participate in cooking demonstrations, and connect with their community. For many, these markets represent more than a chance to shop, they are a lifeline for healthy food access and an opportunit  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media issued the following statement by CEO Karen Saltser: * * * CEO Karen Saltser on Bloomberg Media's First Half Business Growth * Bloomberg Media CEO, Karen Saltser, sent the following memo to Bloomberg Media employees: Team, We're at a key inflection point in the fiscal year - a moment to recap Bloomberg Media's growth and also focus on a strong finish. Every day, we deliver vital news, insights, context and connections to business a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Leads Letter to Treasury Urging Review of Ireland's Boycott of Israel Under U.S. Anti-Boycott Law Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) is leading a letter with 15 House Republican colleagues calling on Treasury Secretary Bessent to investigate whether Ireland's proposed boycott of Israel violates U.S. anti-boycott law. The effort urges the Department of the Treasury to conduct   more

YONKERS, New York, Aug. 8 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports and Unleaded Kids rate baby food brands on reporting lead, arsenic, and other toxins in products as required by California law Earth's Best, Once Upon a Farm, and Plum Organics earn top scores, Consumer Reports offers tips for parents * YONKERS, NY - A new investigation by Consumer Reports and Unleaded Kids identifies which baby food companies are doing a good job publicly disclosing the   more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell chemists tackle climate change * As the need to find climate change solutions becomes ever more urgent, Cornell chemists are leading the way with innovative and far-reaching discoveries, including better electric batteries, carbon capture technologies, renewable plastics and improvements in solar cells. "We firmly believe that chemistry has the potential to help solve many of the world's problems. At Co  more

CORNING, New York, Aug. 8 -- Corning, a manufacturer of glass, ceramics and related materials, issued the following news release: * * * Corning and Revital Healthcare sign Letter of Intention to Establish Joint Life Sciences Manufacturing Footprint in Africa The intended collaboration will increase the availability of high-quality and essential medical and laboratory products for humanitarian and public health markets across Africa. * CORNING, N.Y. and KENYA - Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Daily actions shape how righties, lefties process visual input * Imagine hammering a nail into a wall: Your dominant hand swings the hammer while the other holds the nail steady. In a new theory, Cornell psychology scholars propose that everyday tasks like this are responsible for a fundamental aspect of perception in the brain: why one side is specialized to process high-frequency visual information, and the o  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One Schedule Update: Boston Red Sox Visit New York Yankees on August 24 * One of Major League Baseball's iconic rivalries continues as the New York Yankees and Aaron Judge host their archrivals, the Boston Red Sox and Alex Bregman on the August 24 edition of ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One. With both te  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown Releases New Resource to Improve Use of Nevada's Red Flag Law Following Manhattan Shooting * Access to Firearm Used in Deadly Shooting Could Have Been Prevented with Proper Implementation of Nevada's Own High Risk Protection Order Law Passed in 2019; Nevada Shooter Was Hospitalized Twice for Mental Health Evaluations Prior to Last Week's Shooting NEW YORK - In response t  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [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: * * * Fearing Legal Action by the State, School Districts in Eight Florida Counties Remove Hundreds of Books from Libraries Ahead of the New School Year * (MIAMI)--A new wave of hundreds of book bans has hit Florida school districts, with at least eight counties pulling titles from shelves, in   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) a non-profit dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces $3 Million Grant to Support Civica's Affordable Insulin Programs * PETERSBURG, Va., Aug. 7, 2025 -- Governor Glenn Youngkin joined Civica officials at the company's Petersburg manufacturing facility to announce a $3 million grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia to accelerate Civica's efforts to develop an  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Iris Escarra and G. Michelle Ferreira Named Finalists for Corporate Counsel 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards * NEW YORK - Aug. 7, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Iris Escarra and G. Michelle Ferreira were named finalists for Corporate Counsel 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards. Escarra is a final  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * New hope for osteoarthritis: Upstate offers gentle radiation therapy By Jean Albanese Upstate Medical University now offers low-dose radiotherapy to treat osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the many tissues of the joint. It is by far the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the Unite  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 7 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * How one freelancer juggles writing, voice-over acting and her cat rescue * Stephanie Stephens grew up in a small North Carolina mountain town and has lived in 16 cities -- including New York, Houston, Denver, London, Sydney and Auckland. Her 24-year freelance career has been just as vibrant, drawing her to a wide range of print, audio and video projects on many topics  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Illegal reentrant with prior murder, narcotics convictions sentenced to 100 months in prison following ICE New York investigation * NEW YORK -- Juan Carlos Padilla Santos, a Dominican national with prior murder and narcotics convictions, was sentenced to 100 months in prison after an investigation by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations New York unco  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Inflation Expectations Tick Up; Consumers More Optimistic about Taxes and Their Financial Situations * NEW YORK--The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the July 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that households' inflation expectations increased at the short and longer-term horizons and were unchanged at the medium-term horizon. Consume  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- Hughes Hubbard and Reed, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Jeremy Paner Quoted in Compliance Week on Risks for Doing Business in Mexico Jeremy Paner was quoted in a Compliance Week article on the risks for corporations doing business in Mexico after the Trump administration designated Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations in February. In the article, Paner discusses specific language used by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in a June sanction of  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The International Aid Transparency Initiative, a voluntary, multi-stakeholder initiative that works with donors, partner countries and civil society organizations to make information about aid spending easier to access and use, issued the following news: * * * Latin American Development Bank FONPLATA starts publishing finances to IATI FONPLATA, a development bank based in Latin America, has begun publishing data on its finances and activities to the International Aid Trans  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HONOR OUR VETERANS DAY OF ACTION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our country makes a sacred promise: when you put your life on the line and defend our nation, we will ensure that you are taken care of when you come home. Donald Trump and House Republicans have broken that bond. They have l  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON HONOR OUR VETERANS DAY OF ACTION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Our country makes a sacred promise: when you put your life on the line and defend our nation, we will ensure that you are taken care of when you come home. Donald Trump and House Republicans have broken that bond. They have launched an all-out assault  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SHOOTING AT FORT STEWART * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am heartbroken by the horrific shooting of five soldiers at Fort Stewart in Georgia. My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones and our courageous service members. Our men and women in uniform and their families should never fear for their safety   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO CLING ON TO POWER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. JAY O'BRIEN: Joining me now to talk about all of that is House Minority Lead  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE DESPERATELY TRYING TO CLING ON TO POWER" * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on ABC News Live to discuss Donald Trump and Republicans' plans to gerrymander congressional maps with impunity and Democratic efforts to push back on their extremism. JAY O'BRIEN: Joining me now to talk about all of that is House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Mr. Le  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for South Korea Increased in June Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below. The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) fo  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 6, 2025, to the New York Post: * * * Back in Your Lane, Bureaucrats: 'Endangerment' Rollback Restores Sense to EPA By Judge Glock When Congress passed the Clean Air Act in 1970, climate change wasn't on anyone's mind. Yet under an Obama-era decision known as the "Endangerment Finding," the Environmental Protection Agency has claimed authority under the act to micromanage large parts of the Amer  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Aug. 6, 2025, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * This Is the Pacific Northwest on Drugs By Charles Fain Lehman Decriminalization caused major rises in crime in both Oregon and Washington state. A new study finds (https://www.crimrxiv.com/pub/heej971d/release/1) that Oregon's and Washington state's experiments with decriminalizing drug possession caused a surge in serious violent and property  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Maxwell School Honors Alumnus Elliot Stamler '60 With Cramer Horizon Award * The latest recipient of the Maxwell School's Cramer Horizon Award has embodied the ideals of its namesakes, Gerald '52, H'10 and Daphna Cramer, through his professional endeavors, philanthropy and commitment to engaged citizenship. Elliot Stamler '60 (right) receives the Cramer Horizon Award from Liz Armstrong G'13, Maxwell's assist  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mike Lawler Shows Up For Photo Op at Local Clinic After Voting to Gut NY Hospital Funding * Greater NY Hospital Association : Big, Ugly Bill "would devastate New York hospitals and their patients, employees and communities" Mike Lawler shamelessly posed for the cameras this week while visiting a local medical clinic in Rockland County - but what he failed to mention is that just   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news: * * * Researchers Identify Gut Bacteria that May Be Linked to MS Risk Research out of the Max Planck Institute in Germany showed that specific types of bacteria living in the human gut may be linked to MS susceptibility The cause of MS is not known, and scientists believe that a mix of genetic and environmental factors trigger the disease. Through the Munich MS Twin Study, researchers studied pairs of iden  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * New Marsh D&O policy enhancement protects IPO clients' indemnification obligations to investment banks Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today announced new investment bank indemnification coverage to its directors and officers liability (D&O) insurance offering for clients pursuing initial pub  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * New York Life Foundation Launches Free National Webinar Series to Help Communities Navigate Grief Six-part series features leading bereavement experts and practical tools for supporting grieving families, employees and children * NEW YORK - The New York Life Foundation today announced a free, public webinar series featuring nationally recognized bereavement   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts Explores the History of Black Musical Theater in a Large-Scale Exhibition Featuring archival items from the Billy Rose Theatre Division, the exhibition, titled Syncopated Stages: Black Disruptions to the Great White Way, opens September 17, 2025 * The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, located at Lincoln Center, is pleased  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * NYCEDC Unveils Next Cohorts for Two Groundbreaking Initiatives, Advancing Regulatory Innovation for Climate Technologies with Key Partners Through NYC Mass Timber & Resilient Energy Studios, NYCEDC, In Partnership with Newlab, NYC Department of Buildings, and NYC Fire Department, Advance Regulatory Wayfinding and Innovation in Energy Storage and Low-Carbon Construction An  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NYSERDA Releases Draft State Energy Plan for Public Comment and Schedule for Public Hearing * On July 23, 2025, the New York State Energy Planning Board (Planning Board), chaired by New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), released its Draft State Energy Plan for public comment, along with a schedule of publ  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Peacock's 'The Paper' from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman Debuts Official Trailer The fictional camera crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin are striking set and moving from Scranton to Toledo. The stars of their new mockumentary are staffers of a historic Midwestern newspaper, the 'Toledo Truth-Teller', and the publisher trying to bring it back to life with volunteer reporters. T  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER August 8 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, AUGUST 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Kicks Off "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour" * ELKHART, IN - Yesterday, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) kicked off his "One Big Beautiful Hoosier Tour" in La Porte County where he visited New York Blower Company and then traveled to Elkhart for a tour of Camping World. Throughout August, Congressman Yakym will travel to all 11 counties in Indiana's Second Congressional District multiple times  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * RockEDU helps local teachers reimagine classroom research On a summer morning at Rockefeller University, high school students huddle over lab benches, cultivating stem cells, testing water samples from New York Harbor, or designing diagnostic tools for cancer. They're forming hypotheses, building technical skills, and working through the messy, creative process of scientific discovery. This is the heart of the RockE  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Team Produces Genomics-Guided Tool to Inform Treatment of Advanced Kidney Cancers * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A study led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center helps explain why a rare and hyper-aggressive subtype of kidney cancer is susceptible to immunotherapy -- information that helped researchers create a first-of-its-kind tool to guide trea  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Scott Tainsky's Research Focus Aligns Perfectly With New Falk College of Sport * Scott Tainsky (far right), shown here with Detroit Country Day School players and coaches at a University of Michigan summer team camp, is the new Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Academic Operations for the David B. Falk College of Sport. The earliest memories Scott Tainsky has involve playing sports and watching th  more

BRONX, New York, Aug. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Signs of Lion Recovery: WCS Camera Trap Captures First Lioness in Northern CAR since 2019 * Bamingui-Bangoran National Park, Central African Republic, August 7, 2025-- The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has captured camera trap evidence of an adult female lion in North-Eastern Central African Republic (NCAR) for the first time in six years. The photo, recorded   more

UPTON, New York, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Small, Shapeshifting Catalytic Nanoparticles Steer Carbon Dioxide Conversion * UPTON, N.Y. -- Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that the size of catalytic nanoparticles determines how their shape and structure transform during chemical reactions. With insights into the nanoparticles' atomic-scale b  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * South Sudan: IRC launches emergency response in Upper Nile and Unity state following escalation of conflict and deepening nutrition crisis * The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has launched an emergency response in Unity and Upper Nile states in South Sudan to address growing humanitarian needs driven by escalating conflict, displacement, and food insecurity. Upper  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Sport Management Professor Calls Historic First in MLB 'Overdue' As Major League Baseball prepares for a historic moment this weekend with Jen Pawol becoming the first woman to umpire a major league game, Falk College of Sport Professor Mary Graham calls it "overdue," and emphasizes the broader implications for gender equity in professional athletics. "This is a historic and admirable achievement to be the fi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of an interview on Aug. 6, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio with Larry Kudlow of Fox Business Network: * * * QUESTION: All right, it gives us great pleasure - joining us, Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Mr. Secretary, a warm welcome. Thank you for coming on. We appreciate it. And lots going on today. The meetings with Russia. Let me start - Mr. Trump on Truth Social: "My Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff... highly product  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman John W. Mannion on the Trump Administration's Termination of Union Contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs * SYRACUSE, NY: Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration's termination of union contracts at the Department of Veterans Affairs: "Donald Trump's unilateral decision to strip collective bargaini  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Urges Canadian Prime Minister to Improve Wildfire Prevention and Response * SARATOGA, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik joined Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) in urging Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to improve wildfire prevention and response. "New York is facing another summer of significant air quality issues due to smoke from Canadian wildf  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The American Society of Mechanical Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Three Ventures in the Americas Earn Places in Annual ASME ISHOW Cohort with Innovative Solutions to Infant Healthcare and Drinking Water Supply Challenges The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has announced the regional cohort ventures joining the 2025 ASME Innovation Showcase (ISHOW), the prestigious international accelerator of hardware-led social innovation. Seven social   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Achieves Strong Performance in First Half of 2025 Global Capital Markets League Table Rankings * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke achieved strong results in U.S. and Canadian industry league table rankings released by Bloomberg and LSEG (formerly Refinitiv ), notably ranking No. 1 in Bloomberg 's U.S. High Yield Corporate Bonds: Legal Adviser - Manager Rank  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2025, to the New York Times: * * * Op-Ed by Ambassador Jamieson Greer: Why We Remade the Global Order On the 200-day mark of the second Trump administration, United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer published an op-ed in The New York Times explaining how President Trump's trade policy is remaking the international economic order to reduce our trade deficit and deliver lasting ben  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following news release: * * * UANI Impact: U.S. Treasury Department Acts on UANI's Recommendation to Sanction Corrupt Iranian Magnate (New York, NY) - United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement today after the Trump administration announced the biggest Iran-related sanctions package since 2018 targeting corrupt regime-linked shipping magnates. "UAN  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * UBS Announces San Juan, Puerto Rico Office Modernization to Enhance Client and Employee Experience New office presence affirms UBS's long-term commitment to the Puerto Rican market * San Juan, August 7, 2025 - UBS is excited to announce a significant modernization of its current San Juan office location, set to be completed by early 2026. The new office space will foster a modern, sophisticated  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * UBS has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance UBS has withdrawn from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance following its annual assessment of sustainability- and climate-related memberships. * Our ambition to being a leader in sustainability is unchanged. We continue to progress our sustainability and impact strategy which is based on three strategic pillars: Protect, Grow and Attract. * We suppo  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP Announces Equator Prize 2025 Winners on the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples * The 2025 Equator Prize winners exemplify this year's theme, "Nature for Climate Action," with a special focus on youth- and women-led climate action. NEW YORK \- On the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), through its Equator Initia  more

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 8 -- The University of Miami's School of Architecture issued the following news: * * * Seven architectural internships that made an impact By Madison Brinnon Student interns reflect on a summer of hands-on learning and creative exploration. This summer, seven University of Miami School of Architecture students ventured across cities and firms, each carving out a unique path in the world of professional practice. From Atlanta to New York, Houston to Miami, their i  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate, SUNY Canton create 4+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy affiliation SUNY Canton and SUNY Upstate Medical University have entered into a new affiliation agreement for students who want to earn a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). The new 4+3 DPT Early Assurance Program allows qualified high school seniors the opportunity to complete their undergraduate education   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Statement on the Passing of Greg O'Connell * BROOKLYN, NY - Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of Greg O'Connell: "I'm deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Greg O'Connell, a visionary and dear friend whose work helped reshape Red Hook into the vibrant community it is today. For decades, Greg saw value where others saw bligh  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2025: * * * Watchdog Files John Sarcone Bar Complaint Over Apparently Illegal Actions Today, Campaign for Accountability (CfA), a non-profit watchdog group, asked the Attorney Grievance Committee of the Third Judicial Department of New York and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York to investigate John A. Sarcone III, a New York-licensed attorney and "Special Attorney to the U  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 7 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Whitman School Honored for Mental Health Excellence * The Whitman School received the 2025 Excellence in Mental Health and Well-Being Award from Insight into Academia magazine, a measure of an institution's individual programs and initiatives that significantly advance the core values of inclusive excellence and belonging through programs, events and other campus activities. "The Whitman School is delighted   more