NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * 26 Federal Plaza 10th Floor Detention Center Must Be Shut Down For Good New York, NY--Today, Senior Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York Lewis Kaplan issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) requiring that ICE meet baseline conditions for holding people on the 10th floor of 26 Federal Plaza including proper spacing, bedding, food, water, hygiene  more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 3 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Named to City & State's 2025 'Manhattan Power 100' List * NEW YORK - Aug. 13, 2025 - Three Greenberg Traurig shareholders, Edward C. Wallace, John L. Mascialino, and Jonathan L. Bing, were named to City & State's 2025 "Manhattan Power 100" list. This is the fourth consecutive year that Mascialino and Bing have appeared on the list; Wallace ha  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * 3 violent MS-13 gang members in custody following ICE New York City operation * WASHINGTON -- Three violent MS-13 members -- two of whom illegally entered the United States during the Biden administration -- are in Nassau County police custody following a joint Aug. 8 operation between ICE New York City, the Nassau County Police Department and the FBI  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * 5 Things to Know About New Student Convocation Speaker Andrea-Rose Oates '26 * Excitement. Nervousness. Optimism. Hope. Andrea-Rose Oates '26 can relate to the mix of feelings new students may face as they arrive at Syracuse University for Welcome Week. It was only three years ago that Oates embarked on her own Orange journey as a dual major studying public relations in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Actors Equity Association issued the following news release: * * * A Chorus Year honored in Congress * # Rep. Chellie Pingree celebrates "the unsung heroes of American theater" - the chorus. New York - Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, dedicated 2025 as A Chorus Year, celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of chorus performers. Y  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of State Fair, Giant PETA 'Cows' Make Mooving Vegan Plea--Dairy Breaks Up Families! * Syracuse, N.Y. - "Cow's milk tears mothers from their babies." That's the message PETA is driving home to incoming crowds of New York State Fair attendees, plastering buses and bus shelters throughout Syracuse and other upstate cities that fairgoers may be traveling fr  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * AI and the Empathy Gap: Finding the Balance between AI and Human First Customer Experience * NEW YORK, N.Y. - While brands are celebrating AI-driven efficiency gains in customer experience (CX), a significant gap exists between their internal benefits and the often underwhelming service that consumers are actually experiencing. According   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [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: * * * Alarm Over Trump Administration's Attempt to Rewrite History and Strip Truth from Exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution * (WASHINGTON) -- PEN America said today it was alarmed by the Trump administration's sweeping review of exhibits at the Smithsonian Institution, fearing it will rewr  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * States with the Most and Least Home Equity Gains States in the South and Midwest lead in average five-year home equity growth NEW YORK - August 13, 2025 - Since 2020, home equity across the U.S. has grown significantly, increasing by an average of 142% nationwide. However, according to a new Bankrate study, there are certain parts of the country where it has paid off even more to be a ho  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Bloomberg to Host Inaugural Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg as Official B20 South Africa Sideline Event Bloomberg will host its inaugural Africa Business Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 18, 2025, as an official sideline event of B20 South Africa 2025. The Summit will convene influential leaders from business, government, and finance - including regulators, policymakers, and market partic  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * BOP and ICE Illegally Deny Rep. Dan Goldman Access to MDC Brooklyn Despite Providing Prior Notice * Unlawful Denial of Congressional Oversight Comes Day After Federal Judge Ordered DHS to Improve Inhumane Conditions at 26 Federal Plaza Detention Facility BOP Previously Promised to Accommodate a Congressional Oversight Request if Given Prior Notice Photos and Videos Available Here (link is ext  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-NY Encourages Mass Turnout at NYC Rally Against Gaza Genocide on Aug. 16th * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its New York chapter (CAIR-NY) today encouraged all those who oppose genocide and support Palestinian human rights to turn out for an August 16 'Stop Starving Gaza" rally against Israel's genocide in Gaza sponsored by the AN  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * Chancellor King Visits SUNY Niagara as Part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Provides Free Community College Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields * Sanborn, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today visited SUNY Niagara as part of the SUNY Reconnect Tour. Chancellor King is visiting SUNY c  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * City & State New York Recognizes Four NYC Health + Hospitals Leaders on Its 2025 "Manhattan Power 100" List * NYC Health + Hospitals Chief Nursing Officer Natalia Cineas, NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan CEO Julian John, NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem CEO Georges Leconte, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue CEO Dr. Eric Wei are recognized for supporting New York City's mo  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Team Creativity Can and Should Play a Key Role in Primary Care Team creativity can be measured in primary care, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Primary care teams are essential to high-quality, patient-centered care yet face persistent challenges despite growing recognition of their operational expertise. Their role as a source of   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Releases 2025 Law Enforcement Plan * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today released her 2025 Law Enforcement Plan, outlining her commitment to supporting our police, restoring public safety, and rebuilding trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Rep. Tenney's plan stands firmly against the radical defund and demoralize the poli  more

YONKERS, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * More than 75,000 consumers urge FTC to crack down on AI voice cloning fraud Washington, DC - Consumer Reports delivered a petition today signed by more than 75,000 consumers urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to hold companies accountable that operate AI voice cloning products that enable scams and impersonation, and to protect all Americans from these kinds of deepfakes.   more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Lampman will serve as coordinator of tick and school IPM Cornell Integrated Pest Management has named Joellen Lampman coordinator of tick and school IPM, according to Jody Gangloff-Kaufmann, associate director of community and urban IPM. "Joellen is a dynamic and engaging educator who has connected thousands of New Yorkers with information and resources to identify an  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * New pesticides provide challenging alternatives to neonicotinoids By Laura Reiley, Cornell Chronicle New Cornell research offers alternatives to a class of insecticides that has devastating ecological impacts, especially to pollinators, beneficial insects and aquatic invertebrates. A paper published Aug. 5 in Crop Protection examines a number  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The City University of New York's Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy issued the following news release: * * * Menstrual Equity Summit unites NYC teens in advocacy for menstrual justice New York, NY | August 12, 2025 - On July 31, more than 200 New York City teens, 20 partner organizations, and numerous community advocates came together at the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy (CUNY SPH) for the second annual Menstrual Equity Summit: P  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * David Penna discusses Brazil's growing data center market with Tech Capital Davis Polk partner and Infrastructure Finance practice co-head David Penna discussed with Tech Capital the growth of Brazil's data center sector and the factors that are driving an influx of foreign capital into the market. In an interview at the publication's first LATAM Finance Forum in Sao Paulo, David explained that abunda  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Named to The American Lawyer's 2025 "A-List" * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has again been ranked in The American Lawyer 's U.S. "A-List," an annual list highlighting the 20 most well-rounded firms according to both financial and cultural criteria. The American Lawyer describes the ranked firms as "the best of the best," scoring each in five distinct areas of excellence: r  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * EDF Strongly Opposes Trump Administration Proposals to Eliminate Protections for Air Pollution from Power Plants * (Washington, D.C. - August 13, 2025) Environmental Defense Fund filed comments strongly objecting to two unlawful and dangerous proposed actions by the Trump EPA - part of a suite of recent administration actions attacking safeguards against pollution that, if suc  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release: * * * Average New NYC Fire Pensions Surpass $170K New York City firefighters and fire officers retiring last year after full careers were entitled to average annual pension benefits of $171,336, up 13 percent from the prior year, according to new data added to SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center's government transparency website. Among the 430 new retirees with at least 20 years of service  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to Provide Comprehensive Coverage of MLB Little League Classic Presented by New York Life on Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One * * SportsCenter with Kevin Negandhi and Ryan Smith On-site to Conclude "50 States in 50 Days" Campaign The eighth annual MLB Little League Classic presented by New York Life on Sunday Night Baseball presented by Capital On  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Returns Historic Manuscript to the Mexican Government Repatriation marks FBI's second of documents tied to Spanish conquistador * On August 13, the FBI returned a stolen manuscript signed by Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes to the government of Mexico. "This is an original manuscript page that was actually signed by Hernan Cortes on February 20, 1527," explained Special Agent Jessica Dittmer. She's a member of   more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Federal jury convicts Jamestown man of multiple drug and gun charges BUFFALO, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that a federal jury convicted Trenton Grant, 31, of Jamestown, NY, of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Jewish Council for Public Affairs issued the following news release: * * * Federalizing the DC Police: What Happened, Why It Matters, and How Communities Can Respond This week, Washington, DC experienced an unprecedented federal intervention when President Donald Trump took control of the city's police department and deployed the DC National Guard. The move has sparked urgent conversations about legality, precedent, and what it could mean for other cities the Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is moving forward with a license renewal for a hydropower facility on the Oswego, Oneida and Seneca Rivers. FERC is conducting a review of the Phoenix Hydroelectric Project, which has a 3.18-megawatt capacity and is situated in Onondaga and Oswego counties, New York. Oswego Hydro Partners L.P. submitted an application for a renewed license on February 27, 2024. Following a standard review period, Commission staff determine  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is evaluating a surrender application for the Kayuta Lake Project in Oneida County, New York. The operator, Ampersand Kayuta Lake Hydro LLC, filed the application in December 2024, citing the potential for future licensing conditions to render the project financially unviable. This move follows earlier efforts by the licensee to seek relicensing for the hydroelectric facility, which is situated on the Black River near Boonv  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Food Network Cooks up Halloween Thrills and Chills This Fall With New Seasons of Halloween Baking Championship and Halloween Wars * Food Network, the go-to destination for holiday programming, is kicking off the season with the return of two fan-favorite, Halloween-themed competitions full of outrageous challenges and spine-tingling, edible creations.   more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Former Steelers QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields reunite as starters for Giants, Jets * EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- A year ago, Russell Wilson and Justin Fields were the top two quarterbacks at Pittsburgh Steelers training camp vying for the starting role. This week, they were back on the same field together in the same market, but with different teams -- with Wilson installed as the sta  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * From early computers to AI, Binghamton grad helps students embrace new frontiers John MacDonald teaches School of Management students how to grow their strategic business communication skills By Anthony Borrelli John MacDonald '92, MS '98, knows how to embrace new technological advancements. During 23 years at IBM Corp. and most recently with Cisco Systems, John MacDonald has enjoyed a front-row seat to  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max And GKIDS Strike Exclusive Licensing Deal For 20 Adult Animated And Live Action Films * HBO Max and GKIDS announced today a continuation of their prolific partnership, solidifying HBO Max as the U.S. streaming destination for award-winning Japanese animated films for years to come. The streamer is already the exclusive home of the world-renowne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Justice Department Finds Suffolk County Police Department in Substantial Compliance with 2014 Agreement * The Justice Department announced today the successful completion of an agreement between Suffolk County, New York, Police Department (SCPD) and the Department of Justice. Entered into in 2014, the agreement called for SCPD to improve bias-free policing, increase community engag  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Justice Department Finds Suffolk County Police Department in Substantial Compliance with 2014 Agreement CENTRAL ISLIP, NY - The Justice Department announced today the successful completion of an agreement between Suffolk County, New York, Police Department (SCPD) and the Department of Justice. Entered into in 2014, the agreement called f  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Leaders Of Sinaloa Cartel Presented In Manhattan Federal Court United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), Terrance C. Cole, announced that KEVIN GIL ACOSTA, a/k/a "El 200," MARTIN ZAZUETA PEREZ, a/k/a "Piyi," and LEOBARDO GARCIA CORRALES, a/k/a "Leo," arrived f  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Leadership Update: Note to staff from Almar Latour * Colleagues, I'm pleased to share two promotions: Emma O'Brian is appointed GM for Factiva and Alina Imam is appointed chief of staff for Dow Jones. Alina starts her new role as Dow Jones is poised to scale its business following record financial performance in fiscal year 2025. As chief of staff, sh  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for Germany Flat 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 G  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Light-powered, reusable: Sustainable catalyst drives challenging reactions * Electricity and light hold promise as sustainable inputs for some of chemistry's biggest challenges, including drug development and environmental clean-up - if chemists can learn to harness them. In a step toward this goal, Cornell researchers have designed a light-powered, reusable catalyst that's pre-charged by electricity and capab  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Long Island Resident Sentenced to 48 Months in Prison for Covid-19 Loan Fraud Defendant Used More than $1.7 Million in Fraudulently Obtained Loans for Personal Expenses, Including Luxury Wristwatches, Luxury Hotel Stays, and Private School Tuition * Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, Niall Alli was sentenced by United St  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation to Participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference * BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2025 -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference being held in New York City. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to deliver a presentation to investors and analysts o  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Marsh, a subsidiary of Marsh and McLennan Companies, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Marsh to transform freight broker auto liability market with launch of proprietary US insurance facility and first-of-its-kind analytics solution Marsh, the world's leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE:MMC), today announced the launch of BrokerSafe, an exclusive insurance facility for US freight broker clients seeking a  more

NEW ROCHELLE, New York, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Mary Ann Liebert Inc. posted the following news release: * * * Scaffold-free Cartilage Produced Using Embryonic-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cell Spheroids New Rochelle, NY, August 13, 2025--A new study in the peer-reviewed journal Tissue Engineering, Part A demonstrates the potential to produce cellular spheroids, from a clinically relevant embryonic stem cell derived mesenchymal stem cell (ES-MSC) source, to generate scaffold-free chondrogenic or oste  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Meeks Statement on Release of State Department Human Rights Reports Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning the State Department's release today of the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: "By deliberately watering down or   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife CEO Michel Khalaf and CFO John McCallion to Speak at the 2025 Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference * NEW YORK, August 13, 2025 -- MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that Michel Khalaf, president and chief executive officer, and John McCallion, executive vice president and chief financial officer, and head of M  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Mexican Cartel Leader Servando Gomez-Martinez In U.S. Custody On Drug Importation Charge United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration ("DEA"), Frank A. Tarentino, announced today the unsealing of an Indictment charging SERVANDO GOMEZ-MART  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Dan Simkowitz to Speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference New York -- Dan Simkowitz(opens in a new tab), Co-President of Morgan Stanley, will speak at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). Both live and on-demand versions of the webcast will be available on www.morganstanley.com i  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Creates First Manual for Treating Infection-Associated Chronic Illness for Clinicians Free resource aims to improve diagnosis and care for patients living with long COVID and other complex chronic illnesses * New York, NY (August 13, 2025) - Mount Sinai has launched the country's first clinical manual for treating infection-associated chronic illnesses (IACIs). This comprehensive guide, prepa  more

EAST GREENBUSH, New York, Aug. 13 -- The Center for Internet Security issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * New MS-ISAC Report Reveals Growing Cyber Threats to Local Infrastructure Amid Budget Cuts Report is cited by five intergovernmental organizations in a letter urging continued federal support for the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center * EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y., August 12, 2025 -- A new report by the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center(R  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * NASCAR Internship Puts Jenna Mazza L'26 on the Right Track to Career in Sports Law * A lifelong NASCAR fan, Jenna Mazza L'26 has a photo of herself at age 4 standing with legendary driver Jimmie Johnson's diecast car. So, imagine her elation when she had the opportunity to take a photograph with Johnson himself this May at the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 held at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Mazza, at age 4, stand  more

LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 14 -- Netflix, an Internet television network provider, issued the following news on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Netflix Unveils Heartwarming Trailer for 'Ratu Ratu Queens': The Series That Explores Friendship & Hardships Netflix invites audiences on an unforgettable journey of friendship with its latest Indonesian series, Ratu Ratu Queens, set to stream on September 12. Featuring renowned actors Nirina Zubir, Tika Panggabean, Asri Welas and Happy Salma, this drama comedy  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New pesticides provide challenging alternatives to neonicotinoids * New Cornell research offers alternatives to a class of insecticides that has devastating ecological impacts, especially to pollinators, beneficial insects and aquatic invertebrates. A paper published Aug. 5 in Crop Protection examines a number of alternatives to neonicotinoids (neonics) that might work for farmers who grow large-seeded vegetable  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York Celebrates 50th Anniversary * Commemorating 50 years of care and expanding access to state-of-the-art services Aug 13, 2025 Council Member Chris Banks and representatives from the offices of Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, State Assembly Member Erik M. Dilan, State Senator Roxanne Persaud, and Congressman H  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Hospital--Suffolk Achieves Transformative Milestone with Completion of Four First-Time Robotic Surgeries * C ontinuing its transformation since joining NYU Langone Health, the operative team at NYU Langone Hospital--Suffolk recently performed four complex robotic surgeries that had never been offered at the facil  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Leads NY Democrats in Pushing State Commission to Reject Con Edison's Double Digit Rate Hike * Con Edison is seeking (link is external) to raise electric rates by 18% and natural gas delivery rates by 18.8% for New Yorkers, even while the company reports increased profits BRONX, N.Y. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led a letter alongside nearly   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Lieu, Pressley Reintroduce Bill to Fight Workplace Sexual Harassment and Discrimination * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Representative Ted W. Lieu (CA-36), and Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) announced the reintroduction of the Protections and Transparency in the Workplace Act to combat sexual harassment and discriminati  more

BRONX, New York, Aug. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Philippines Declares New MPA in Biodiversity-Rich Siquijor Waters * New York, NY, August 13, 2025 -- In a historic milestone nearly 18 years in the making, the Philippines has officially designated Bitaug Marine Protected Area (MPA), now the largest MPA in Siquijor and covering 149.46 hectares (about 370 acres, or 1.5 km2) of vibrant coastal oceans. The MPA designa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * Preliminary Settlement Agreement Reached to Ensure New York's Children Get the Mental Health Services They Deserve NEW YORK -- Advocates for children and the Commissioners of the New York State Department of Health and the Office of Mental Health have reached a preliminary settlement agreement in C.K. v McDonald, a federal class action lawsuit filed in March 2022. The lawsuit asserts that despite federal   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Qatar Airways and Accenture Embark on AI-Powered Partnership to Set New Benchmark in Aviation Excellence * Qatar Airways and Accenture established 'AI Skyways' to accelerate AI for customer experience, operational efficiency, employee development, environmental focus and airline group performance * Partnership supports the development of AI-powered solutions, adding value to wi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Hosts Roundtable With Lower East Side and East Village Leaders to Discuss Community Priorities * Congressman Joined by Assemblymember Harvey Epstein, State Senator Brian Kavanagh and Local Leaders from Across the Community View Photos from the Roundtable Here (link is external) NEW YORK, N.Y. - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) convened a roundtable with Assembly Member Harvey   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nadler Leads Letter to Governor Hochul and NYSDEC Commissioner Lefton on Extending Public Comment and Hearings for Northeast Supply Enhancement Project * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) led a letter requesting Governor Hochul and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton extend the public comment period and public hearing for the Northeas  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Saratoga County Man Charged with Cyberstalking Family Member of Slain UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson ALBANY, NEW YORK - Shane Daley, age 40, of Galway, New York, was charged with cyberstalking and arrested today for sending harassing and threatening voicemail messages to a family member of murdered UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thomps  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * Schenectady Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine Offense ALBANY, NEW YORK - Keith Edmonds, age 30, of Schenectady, New York, pled guilty yesterday to possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Frank A. Tarentino III, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Drug Enforce  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Schenectady Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Firearm and Religious Hate Crimes Involving the Firing of Shots Outside of Temple Israel ALBANY, NEW YORK - Mufid Fawaz Alkhader, age 29, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for conspiring to illegally straw purchase a firearm, obstructing the free ex  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 24-cv-7376; S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 30, 2024): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Olayinka Temitope Oyebola and Olayinka Oyebola & Co. (Chartered Accountants), No. 24-cv-7376 (S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 30, 2024) On August 11, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered final consent judgments against Olayinka Temitope Oyebola and his Public Company Accoun  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council Press Statement on Sudan * The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Eloy Alfaro de Alba (Panama): The members of the Security Council rejected the announcement of the establishment of a parallel governing authority in areas controlled by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). They expressed grave concern about the implications of such actions which represen  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Senior Member of the Sinaloa Cartel Transferred From Mexico to Face Cocaine Trafficking Charge in Federal Court in Brooklyn Jesus Guzman-Castro Allegedly Directed the Distribution of Thousands of Kilograms of Cocaine Jesus Guzman-Castro, also known as "Chuy," "El Narizon" and "Pinocho" was arraigned today before United States Magistrate Judge James R. C  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Rep. Dan Goldman on Federal Judge Ordering ICE to Improve Conditions at 26 Federal Plaza * "Today, Judge Lewis Kaplan issued a temporary restraining order to force the Trump administration to address the horrifying conditions that immigrants are subjected to in ICE custody at the Department of Homeland Security facility at 26 Federal Plaza. "For months, I have been sounding the a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Calls For Gov. Kathy Hochul to Come Clean on Prison Strikes * Saratoga, N.Y., - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "Kathy Hochul has turned her back on law enforcement officers again and again especially our hardworking correctional officers. In a scathing report that blasts the Worst Governor in America for putting the rights  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Supports President Trump Designating Muslim Brotherhood a Terrorist Organization * Saratoga, N.Y., - In case you missed it, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "I strongly support the Trump administration in designating the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. Long overdue. Thank you President Trump for this important and d  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- A study of aquifers along the Salmon River in northern Franklin County, New York, has been conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) in cooperation with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC). The report, 'Hydrogeology of Unconsolidated and Bedrock Aquifers Along the Salmon River, Including Malone, Franklin County, New York,' was authored by Shannon R. Fisher, John G. Van Hoesen, Paul M. Heisig, and Joshua C. Woda. It was publis  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Study Reveals How Small Changes in Walking Technique May Help Treat Knee Osteoarthritis * G ait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot during walking may reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This approach may also slow progression of the condition, an uncurable disease in which the   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 14 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * A record-breaking day for heart health By Michele Estabrook The 38th annual Upstate Open, organized and hosted by the Upstate Foundation, raised nearly $415,000 to support heart health and patient care, and cardiac research at Upstate Medical University. The record-setting event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, brought together a record 436 golfers and   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Syracuse Stage Announces Auditions for 2025-26 Theatre for the Very Young Production 'Tiny Martians, Big Emotions' * Syracuse Stage is seeking non-equity actors to audition for the Theatre for the Very Young production of "Tiny Martians, Big Emotions," conceived and directed by Kate Laissle. The show is a touring educational program as part of the company's 2025-26 season. Auditions are by video submission on  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * Tech Company CEO Charged With Securities And Wire Fraud After Gambling Away Seed Round Funding Richard Kim Allegedly Misappropriated Approximately $4 Million of Startup Funds to Make Leveraged Cryptocurrency Trades and Gamble in an Online Casino * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Do Kwon Pleads Guilty To Fraud Terraform Labs Co-Founder and CEO Admits to Criminal Schemes That Led to Billions in Investor and User Losses United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that DO HYEONG KWON, the co-founder and former chief executive officer of Terraform Labs PTE, Ltd. ("Terraform"), pled guilty to on  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Time-lapse video made easy - the camera's in your pocket * When you think of "time-lapse video," what usually springs to mind is a camera fixed on a tripod taking image after image at predetermined intervals. But what if you could do the same thing by taking out your phone and snapping a picture every time you walk past a certain tree on your way to work? No tripod necessary. A Cornell research group has devel  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC ANNOUNCES RETURN OF "SEEKING SISTER WIFE" WITH NEW SEASON PREMIERING THIS SEPTEMBER * Trailer: HEREs: HERE (Los Angeles, Calif.) -- TLC's SEEKING SISTER WIFE returns this September spotlighting the evolving dynamics of plural marriage through fresh stories and familiar faces. Featuring two returning families and three new couples, this season div  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports & Candace Parker Reach Multi-Year Extension * TNT Sports has reached a multi-year extension with Candace Parker, one of the most decorated basketball players of all-time, for an expanded role across its basketball portfolio. The three-time WNBA Champion and two-time WNBA MVP will continue as an analyst for TNT Sports and CBS Sports' NCAA D  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Announces Commentator Teams for Inaugural Big 12 Football Season * TNT Sports will kick off its inaugural year of Big 12 football -- part of an exclusive slate of Big 12 games throughout the entire season -- with the Arizona Wildcats hosting the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10:30 p.m. ET on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. Pregame  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * U.S. Attorney Announces Settlement With Members-Only Social Club For Covid Relief Fraud Defendants Agree to Pay $360,000 and Admit to Falsely Certifying Eligibility for Two Paycheck Protection Program Loans and a Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Special Agent   more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 14 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * UB dental professor studying immune system's role in Sjogren's disease $2.1 million NIH renewal grant funds study leading to possible treatments for debilitating disorder * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Sjogren's disease affects about 4 million people in the United States, predominately women. Characterized by severely reduced tears and saliva, the autoimmune disease makes the  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * UNDP and UNDRR partner with the EU to boost Caribbean resilience against climate and crisis shocks * The UNDRR-led component will support the strengthening of Multi Hazard Early Warning Systems (MHEWS) in Belize, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Suriname. Geneva - The European Union, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Vanessa St.Oegger-Menn Receives Spotlight Award From Society of American Archivists * Vanessa St.Oegger-Menn, Pan Am 103 archivist and assistant university archivist in the Libraries' Special Collections Research Center, is the 2025 recipient of the Spotlight Award from the Society of American Archivists (SAA). Established in 2005, the award recognizes contributions from individuals who work for the good of  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 13 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * WE ACT Condemns Attack on Civil and Voting Rights Through Texas Gerrymandering Attempts WASHINGTON - WE ACT for Environmental Justice strongly condemns the proposed redistricting effort underway in the Texas State Legislature and its implication for voting rights nationally. This is a clear partisan attempt to disenfranchise largely people of color and undermine the foundations of o  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Wegmans * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: August 12, 2025 FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2025 Product Type: F  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Whitman School Names Julie Niederhoff as Chair of Marketing Department * Julie Niederhoff The Whitman School of Management has appointed Associate Professor Julie Niederhoff as chair of the marketing department, effective Aug. 4. Niederhoff has been with the Whitman School since 2007, and also serves as co-director of the H.H. Franklin Center for Supply Chain and the Harry Salzberg Memorial Program. The Dep  more