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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Saturday August 09, 2025 ( 58 items )  

A Candle in the Darkness: Early Learning as a Lifeline in Gaza
NEW YORK, Aug. 7 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * A Candle in the Darkness: Early Learning as a Lifeline in Gaza * "My kite flew above the tent... I felt like it was lifting me away from all sadness" -- eight-year-old Amatullah*. In acute emergencies like the war in Gaza, Early Childhood Development (ECD) plays a critical role in protecting children's well-being and sense of normalcy. Since the onset of the escalation,  more

ADL Finds Significant Gaps in State-Level Efforts to Combat Antisemitism
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [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 Finds Significant Gaps in State-Level Efforts to Combat Antisemitism * First-of-its-kind Jewish Policy Index scores all 50 states on legislation, educational efforts, and protections aimed at combating antisemitism and supporting Jewish communities.   more

AJC Statement on the "New York Declaration"
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on the "New York Declaration" * Last week at the UN, 17 countries, the Arab League, and the entire European Union, signed on to the "New York Declaration on the Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine and the Implementation of the Two-State Solution." Many elements of the Declaration, including reliance on the terror-compromised UNRWA mechanism for aid deli  more

AJC Statement on the Israeli Security Cabinet's Approval of a Military Takeover of Gaza City
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on the Israeli Security Cabinet's Approval of a Military Takeover of Gaza City * Given Hamas' intransigence in hostage and ceasefire negotiations and the failure of the international community to impose sufficient pressure on the terrorist organization, American Jewish Committee (AJC) fully recognizes the extraordinary challenges facing Israel in determining its next   more

AJPH Medicaid extensions decreased postpartum insurance inequities
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Medicaid extensions decreased postpartum insurance inequities * Contact: Media Relations Undocumented immigrants have limited insurance coverage after birthing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, New York City extended Medicaid coverage for residents, including immigrants, beyond the normal 60-day period. Now a study has found that this policy changes re  more

Alfred University Students, Professor Collaborate on Cover Art for MRS Bulletin
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 8 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University students, professor collaborate on cover art for MRS Bulletin Two Alfred University undergraduate students collaborated with Myungkoo Kang, assistant professor of ceramic engineering in the Inamori School of Engineering, to create an illustration that graces the cover of the July issue of the Materials Research Society (MRS) Bulletin. Lam Tran, a glass engineering science major in the Ina  more

Alfred University to Display EV at New York State Fair
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 8 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred University to display EV at New York State Fair A group of Alfred University students and faculty will be at the New York State Fair in August to exhibit an electric utility task vehicle (UTV) that was the subject of a 2024 engineering capstone project. Alfred University is among three universities chosen to showcase electric vehicles during the State Fair, scheduled for Aug. 20-Sept. 1 in Syracuse.  more

Alfred University: Professor S.K. Sundaram, Two Recent Graduates Publish Paper in ACerS Bulletin
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 8 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Professor S.K. Sundaram, two recent graduates publish paper in ACerS Bulletin A paper authored by S.K. Sundaram, Inamori Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Alfred University, and two recent engineering graduates, was published in the latest issue of the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) Bulletin. Sundaram and two alumni--Nathaniel Marrero and Samuel Gross-- wrote the article, titled "Processi  more

An East Coast Elitist's "Winning Message" in Iowa
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- 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

Cahill Secures Victory for Global Social Media Company, Overturning California's Anti-Deepfake Law
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Cahill Gordon and Reindel, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cahill Secures Victory for Global Social Media Company, Overturning California's Anti-Deepfake Law Cahill prevailed in a precedent-setting victory for a leading social media platform in the Eastern District of California, where the court struck down a California law that would have forced covered social media platforms to remove or label certain political speech about elections that the State deems fal  more

CAIR-NY, Coalition to Hold New Conference with Gaza Aid Workers, Healthcare Professionals, NY Families to Speak Out on Forced Starvation in Gaza
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY, Coalition to Hold New Conference with Gaza Aid Workers, Healthcare Professionals, NY Families to Speak Out on Forced Starvation in Gaza * On Monday, August 11, the New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, will hold a press conference with a coa  more

Chancellor King Celebrates Winners and Participants of SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Celebrates Winners and Participants of SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day Startup Summer School Demo Day Provides Education, Training, and Seed Funding Opportunities for Over 200 SUNY Entrepreneurs * Albany, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the success of the SUNY Startup Summer School Demo Day (S4), a competitive program design  more

Coinbase Unlocks Millions of Assets With DEX Trading
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 9 -- Coinbase, a publicly traded company that says it operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform, issued the following news: * * * Coinbase unlocks millions of assets with DEX trading TL;DR: Coinbase users will soon be able to trade millions of onchain assets directly in the Coinbase app with DEX trading. Traders can now access a new world of Base assets on decentralized exchanges through Coinbase's easy-to-use and seamless user interface. DEX trading is now r  more

Con Edison Reports 2025 Second Quarter Earnings
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Con Edison Reports 2025 Second Quarter Earnings NEW YORK - Consolidated Edison, Inc. (Con Edison) (NYSE: ED) today reported 2025 second quarter net income for common stock of $246 million or $0.68 a share compared with $202 million or $0.58 a share in the 2024 second quarter. Adjusted earnings (non-GAAP) were $240 million or $0.67 a share in the 2025 pe  more

Congressman Langworthy Hosts Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin on Tour of Chautauqua County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Hosts Swedish Ambassador Urban Ahlin on Tour of Chautauqua County * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy hosted Swedish Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Urban Ahlin, for an official visit to Chautauqua County. The trip included site visits highlighting Jamestown's deep Swedish roots and honoring the strong cultural and diplomatic ties between Sweden   more

Congressman Langworthy Secures Over $1.2 Million EPA Grant to Improve Portville Water System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Langworthy Secures Over $1.2 Million EPA Grant to Improve Portville Water System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today announced the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $1,250,000 to the Village of Portville for drinking water system improvements as a part of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (STAG). "I'm proud to deliver over $1.2 millio  more

Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine: Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior Hosts Inaugural Symposium
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 9 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine issued the following new on Aug. 8, 2025s: * * * Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior hosts inaugural symposium On July 31 and August 1, the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) hosted the inaugural Duffield Institute Service Dog Symposium, welcoming 92 attendees and over 25 service dogs to CVM's campus. In 2022, the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation made a transformative gift to the College of  more

Crazy Kathy's blatant power grab
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Crazy Kathy's blatant power grab * Instead of doing her actual job of governing New York, crazy Kathy Hochul is busy trying to rig the congressional map in Democrats' favor. An effort that even Hochul herself admitted is illegal. And what have New York Democrats done to stop this blatantly anti-democratic, partisan power-grab? Absolutely nothing, and here's why: Tom Suozzi, Laura Gillen  more

Eight Years Since 'Unite the Right' Violence in Charlottesville: A Call to Confront the Normalization of Hate
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2025: * * * Eight Years Since 'Unite the Right' Violence in Charlottesville: A Call to Confront the Normalization of Hate JCPA Demands Urgent Action to Address Surging Extremism, Hate Crimes * On August 12, 2017, a white supremacist murdered Heather Heyer - and many other peaceful protesters were injured - during the 'Unite the Right' violence in Charlottesville. Exactly one year earlier,   more

Epstein Becker Green Recognized in BTI Client Service A-Team 2025 Report
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 (TNSrep) -- Epstein Becker Green, a law firm, issued the following announcement: * * * Epstein Becker Green Recognized in BTI Client Service A-Team 2025 Report New York, NY (August 8, 2025) - Epstein Becker Green is proud to announce its inclusion in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2025 report (https://bticonsulting.com/bti-client-service-a-team-2025), a prestigious ranking of law firms based solely on direct, unprompted feedback from corporate counsel. The recognition reflects  more

Goldman, Warren, Padilla, Kelly and Correa Demand Investigations into ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Warren, Padilla, Kelly and Correa Demand Investigations into ICE's Detention of U.S. Citizens * Number of U.S. Citizens Detained, Arrested, and Deported Has Skyrocketed Under Trump Administration Agency Has Repeatedly Refused to Attempt to Verify People's Citizenship or Have Ignored Citizens' Attempts to Prove Status Read the Letter Here WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Goldman (N  more

Healthy Alliance Urge HHS to Reconsider PRWORA Act Reinterpretation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- Healthy Alliance, an integrated network of social, behavioral, and clinical providers based in New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing profound concern regarding the agency's recent reinterpretation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA). The organization serves over 650,000 Medicaid beneficiaries across 24 counties in Central New York, North Country, and the Capi  more

ICE & BOP Confine NY Congressional Reps & NYIC President, Deny Them Entry to Sunset Park MDC
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * ICE & BOP Confine NY Congressional Reps & NYIC President, Deny them Entry to Sunset Park MDC New York, NY--This morning, NYIC President Murad Awawdeh joined Members of Congress Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), and Dan Goldman (NY10) in an oversight visit to MDC Brooklyn, where over 100 immigrants are now being detained under a new ICE-Bureau of Prisons agreement.   more

ICYMI: NYT Echoes Public Citizen Findings that Trump Delayed a Medicare Price Change Following Health Company's $5 million Donation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: NYT Echoes Public Citizen Findings that Trump Delayed a Medicare Price Change Following Health Company's $5 million Donation * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A New York Times article exposes how President Trump showed preferential treatment on Medicare reimbursement policy for a "skin substitute" company, called Extremity Care, that gave his SuperPAC MAGA Inc $5 million. The Times story echoes P  more

In Paraguay, nurse Mariel Diaz delivers culturally-sensitive healthcare to indigenous communities
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * In Paraguay, nurse Mariel Diaz delivers culturally-sensitive healthcare to indigenous communities * LAGUNA NEGRA, Paraguay - Nurse Mariel Diaz Flores, 37, regularly travelled more than 70 kilometres by motorcycle to complete her studies - all while working full time and taking care of her three sons. But her dedication paid off: Now equipped with a nursing degree, Ms. Flores works at the Canaan Family H  more

Indigenous Peoples' Rights at the Intersection of Conservation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
BRONX, New York, Aug. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Indigenous Peoples' Rights at the Intersection of Conservation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) * New York, NY, August 8, 2025 --The following statement was released today by Sushil Raj and Dawa Yangi Sherpa of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS); Myrna Cunningham of the Pawanka Fund; and Roberto Mukaro Agueibana Borrero of the Inclusive Conservation Academy: In  more

Landmark Decision: Inter-American Court Recognizes the Right to Care and Its Link to Reproductive Health
NEW YORK, Aug. 9 -- The Center for Reproductive Rights issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2025: * * * Landmark Decision: Inter-American Court Recognizes the Right to Care and Its Link to Reproductive Health * This is the first time an international tribunal has ruled on the right to care, recognizing that all people have the right to care for others, receive care, and exercise self-care. * In Latin America and the Caribbean, women dedicate three times more time to unpaid care work  more

Lawler Introduces Grave Act to Ensure Reserve Service Members Receive Proper Recognition in Death
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Introduces Grave Act to Ensure Reserve Service Members Receive Proper Recognition in Death * Washington, D.C. - 8/8/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the Giving Reservists A Valiant Eternity (GRAVE) Act, legislation to ensure members of the Reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces are eligible for a government-furnished headstone or grave marker, even if they did not m  more

LEI for Spain Held Steady in June
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Held Steady 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) for S  more

Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Practices in 2025 IP Stars Rankings
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Practices in 2025 IP Stars Rankings * NEW YORK, August 8, 2025: Morgan Lewis has once again been recognized internationally in Managing Intellectual Property 's annual IP Stars guide, receiving 15 practice rankings across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia in the 2025 edition. IP Stars is a leading guide to t  more

Manhattan Institute: New Report - Eliminate The Hidden Inflation Tax
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 (TNSbrep) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Report: Eliminate The Hidden Inflation Tax Why New York State should index taxes to inflation * NEW YORK, NY-- New York ranks 50th on the Tax Foundation's Individual Income Tax Index and has seen record levels of outward migration in recent years, in part because New York taxpayers are saddled with hidden, compounding tax burdens. In a new report, Manhattan Institute's Paul Dreyer, Victoria  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $10.4 Million Sale of Upper East Side Multifamily Property
ENCINO, California, Aug. 9 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers $10.4 Million Sale of Upper East Side Multifamily Property NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $10.4 million sale of a 34-unit, 17,110-square-foot multifamily property in New York City. "This was a rare opportun  more

North Country Family Health Center Challenges HHS Rule on Federal Public Benefits, Citing Impact on Rural Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- North Country Family Health Center Inc., Watertown, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing strong concerns over a revised interpretation of the Federal Public Benefit provisions under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The organization, which operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), serves a largely rural population across Jefferson and Lewis Coun  more

Only Guarantee against Use of Nuclear Weapons 'Is Their Total Elimination', Secretary-General Tells Conference, Urging States Recommit to Disarmament
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Only Guarantee against Use of Nuclear Weapons 'Is Their Total Elimination', Secretary-General Tells Conference, Urging States Recommit to Disarmament * Following is the text of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' video message to the eleventh General Conference of Mayors for Peace, in Nagasaki today: Excellencies, dear friends, I am pleased to send my warmest greetings as you gather in Nagasaki -- 80 years a  more

Patricia Nilsen '88, Head of NYSEG and RG&E, to Deliver Keynote at Alfred University Convocation
ALFRED, New York, Aug. 8 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Patricia Nilsen '88, head of NYSEG and RG&E, to deliver keynote at Alfred University Convocation Alfred University alumna Patricia Nilsen '88, CEO of Avangrid companies Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) and New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and a member of the university's Board of Trustees, will deliver the keynote address at the Opening Convocation on Thursday, Aug. 21. The ceremony, set for 2:30 p.m.   more

PETA Statement: Carriage Industry Spins Lies While Horses Keep Dying
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 8 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Statement: Carriage Industry Spins Lies While Horses Keep Dying * New York - Below, please find a statement from PETA Director Ashley Byrne in response to the horse-drawn carriage industry's news release blaming the death of the horse "Lady," who collapsed and died on Tuesday, on a small tumor in her adrenal gland. PETA points out that symptoms of such tu  more

Presight signs an MoU with Dow Jones Factiva to explore advanced, AI-powered risk-intelligence innovations
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Presight signs an MoU with Dow Jones Factiva to explore advanced, AI-powered risk-intelligence innovations * Abu Dhabi, UAE - 8 August 2025 - Presight, a leading global AI and big data analytics company, today announced that it has signed an MoU with Dow Jones Factiva, a trusted source of regulatory-grade risk intelligence. Together, the two industry leade  more

Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following  more

Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Meeks and Shaheen Statement on Anniversary of Embassy Bombings in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the anniversary of the August 7, 1  more

Rep. Steube Introduces Limiting Extremist Travel to the U.N. Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces Limiting Extremist Travel to the U.N. Act * WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced today the Limiting Extremist Travel to the United Nations Act. This bill codifies travel restrictions and requirements for foreign officials affiliated with certain hostile countries, terrorist organizations, and U.N. organizations when attending official meetings of   more

Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Economies and Support Entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Rural Economies and Support Entrepreneurs * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) introduced the bipartisan Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program Act, legislation aimed at revitalizing rural economies by improving access to capital and helping small businesses in Central New York and the Moh  more

Rochester Institute of Technology: Ph.D. Student's NASA-funded Research Leads to Insight on Exoplanets
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 9 (TNSjou) -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Ph.D. student's NASA-funded research leads to new insight on exoplanets Attila Varga is lead author of paper on a young, shrinking exoplanet using Chandra X-Ray Observatory * Like many Ph.D. students, Attila Varga's professional pursuits include being a lead author on a published paper. But, getting his research featured on the front page of NASA's website and in news outlets a  more

SCHUMER APPLAUDS AMTRAK ANNOUNCING NEW ACELA TRAINS, MADE IN UPSTATE NY BY ALSTOM'S POWERHOUSE UNION WORKFORCE - CUTTING-EDGE TRAINS ENTERING SERVICE LATER THIS MONTH
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER APPLAUDS AMTRAK ANNOUNCING NEW ACELA TRAINS, MADE IN UPSTATE NY BY ALSTOM'S POWERHOUSE UNION WORKFORCE - CUTTING-EDGE TRAINS ENTERING SERVICE LATER THIS MONTH * New York, N.Y. - After years of advocacy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released the following statement following Amtrak's announcement that its new Acela fleet, built by Alstom's union workforce in  more

Secretary-General Appoints Ingeborg Ulrika Ulfsdotter Richardson of Sweden Deputy Special Representative, Resident Coordinator in Libya
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Appoints Ingeborg Ulrika Ulfsdotter Richardson of Sweden Deputy Special Representative, Resident Coordinator in Libya * United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced today the appointment of Ingeborg Ulrika Ulfsdotter Richardson of Sweden as his new Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Resident Coordinator in Libya. She succeeds   more

Secretary-General Gravely Alarmed by Israel's Decision to Take Control of Gaza City
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Gravely Alarmed by Israel's Decision to Take Control of Gaza City * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesperson for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General is gravely alarmed by the decision of the Israeli Government to "take control of Gaza City". This decision marks a dangerous escalation and risks deepening the already catastrophic consequences for mill  more

Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Rep. Dan Goldman * "The current crisis in Gaza shocks the conscience. The international community -- especially Israel and the United States -- must immediate ly put an end to this humanitarian catastrophe. "It is clear that Prime Minister Netanyahu's personal and political interests are guiding Israel's actions, rather than what is best for the Israeli people or for the nation of  more

Stefanik on DOJ's Grand Jury Investigation into Tish James' Abuse of Power
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik on DOJ's Grand Jury Investigation into Tish James' Abuse of Power * Saratoga N.Y. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement on reports of a grand jury investigation into New York AG Tish James: "Corrupt New York Attorney General Tish James weaponized the New York Attorney General's office to persecute President Trump. As James famous  more

Stevens Institute of Technology: Two Schools, Two Degrees, Unlimited Possibilities
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 9 -- Stevens Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Two Schools, Two Degrees, Unlimited Possibilities Steven's partnership with Universita degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale continues to produce outstanding results for its students * Maryan Shepetyuk decided crossing the Atlantic Ocean was his best chance to cross the Hudson River. The 2024 graduate of Stevens' master's program in finance recently started as an equity execution analyst in the Glo  more

Syracuse Stage Announces Cast and Production Team of Musical 'The Hello Girls'
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Syracuse Stage Announces Cast and Production Team of Musical 'The Hello Girls' * Syracuse Stage announced an exciting new cast and creative team for "The Hello Girls," with music and lyrics by Peter Mills and book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel. Featuring fresh orchestrations, new staging and reworked material, this new production of "The Hello Girls" is directed by co-writer Reichel with musical staging by C  more

Syracuse Views Summer 2025
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Syracuse Views Summer 2025 * A student presents their research during the annual SOURCE Summer Research Symposium, which celebrates the research and discoveries made by our undergraduate students. (Photo by Amy Manley) We want to know how you experience Syracuse University. Take a photo and share it with us. We select photos from a variety of sources. Submit photos of your University experience by sending th  more

Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Deluxe in Acquisition of CheckMatch
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Advises Deluxe in Acquisition of CheckMatch * NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke advised Deluxe, a Trusted Payments and Data company, in its acquisition of CheckMatch, a service that digitizes the delivery of paper checks. For more information, see the press release. Consistent with Deluxe's strategy, this acquisition will expand the Deluxe Payment Network   more

Trump's DOJ Makes a Mockery of Civil Rights Law, Brady Highlights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Aug. 8, 2025: * * * Trump's DOJ Makes a Mockery of Civil Rights Law, Brady Highlights Probe into New York Attorney General's Office for successful suits against Donald Trump and the NRA are meant to "instill fear" * Today, Brady, a leading national gun violence prevention group, responded to the Department of Justice probe into the Office of New York Attorney General Letitia James regardin  more

UAlbany Researchers Awarded $1.65M From Air Force Research Lab for Nano Fabrication, Testing
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Researchers Awarded $1.65M from Air Force Research Lab for Nano Fabrication, Testing By Bethany Bump ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2025) -- A team of researchers in UAlbany's College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering has received a three-year, $1.65 million grant to provide fabrication and testing of nanoscale electronic devices for the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). AFRL will propose nan  more

UAlbany Summer: Biology Major Explores Proteins that Could Help Speed Wound Healing
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Summer: Biology Major Explores Proteins that Could Help Speed Wound Healing By Erin Frick ALBANY, N.Y. (Aug. 5, 2025) -- University at Albany's George Spencer III is a rising senior majoring in Biology at the College of Arts and Sciences. This summer, Spencer is studying proteins involved in wound healing as part of an internship in the surgery research unit at Albany Medical College. "In eighth g  more

University at Buffalo: Study - Link Between Prediabetes and Mortality Strongest for Younger Adults
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Study: Link between prediabetes and mortality strongest for younger adults Prediabetes more life-threatening for people aged 20-54, UB researchers report in paper published in JAMA Network Open * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Prediabetes, when blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough to be considered diabetes, is more life-threatening in people aged 20-54 th  more

Verizon and Paige Bueckers team up for an exclusive youth basketball experience to empower the next generation of DFW athletes
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon and Paige Bueckers team up for an exclusive youth basketball experience to empower the next generation of DFW athletes * What you need to know: * Verizon is launching a sweepstakes to give youth, ages 13-17, a chance to win a spot at an exclusive basketball experience with Paige Bueckers. * Sweepstakes runs from August 8 to A  more

WATCH: Padilla Joins The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Padilla Joins The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Condemns Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda * Padilla: "I love this country so much, I will call out anybody abusing their power to undermine those fundamental rights, especially when it's the President of the United States." WATCH : Padilla slams Trump Administration's cruel ICE raids and military deployment to Los Angeles NEW YORK, NY --  more

White & Case advises on landmark ACWA Power Company rights issue
NEW YORK, Aug. 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * White & Case advises on landmark ACWA Power Company rights issue * Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised the underwriters on ACWA Power Company's SAR 7.125 billion rights issue - one of the largest capital raises in the history of the Saudi capital market. The underwriter syndicate was led by SNB Capital, J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia and Citigroup Saudi Arabia. The offerin  more