NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Acquires The Highlands Consulting Group Deepens relationships with key California state government agencies and expands expertise in organizational change management * NEW YORK and SACRAMENTO; Aug. 18, 2025 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired The Highlands Consulting Group, a leading management consulting provider with extensive experience in healthcare, transportat  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Assurant Announces Closing of Public Offering of Senior Notes * ATLANTA, August 18, 2025 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ) ("Assurant"), a premier global protection company that safeguards and services connected devices, homes and automobiles in partnership with the world's leading brands, today announced the closing of a public offering of $300.0 million aggrega  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (TNSrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * Four Years After The Pandemic Spike, Wages Still Haven't Fully Caught Up To Inflation Workers have less purchasing power than they did in early 2021 * NEW YORK - August 18, 2025 - Wages have not yet fully caught up to inflation since the pandemic-era surge in prices, but the gap is narrowing. This year's index now stands at -1.2 percentage point, according to Bankrate's 2025 Wa  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * National study finds energy bills hit minority households the hardest New research shows race, not just income, drives energy inequity in America By John Brhel Heating, cooling and powering a home isn't cheap, and new research shows that some Americans are paying a higher percentage of their hard-earned dollars to cover their energy bills. A first-of-its-kind national study co-authored by Assoc  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * New book by UB Law professor David A. Westbrook asks 'How do we make peace with our modernity' The book, "Social Thought from the Ruins: Quixote's Dinner Party," is based on conversations among international social scientists between the 2008 financial crisis and Covid * We are, says legal scholar David A. Westbrook, living in a transitional moment in history - a t  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Charlotte Ebel '25, Ayla Ray '27 Receive Phi Kappa Phi Awards * An alumna and a student have received awards from Phi Kappa Phi (PKP), the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. Charlotte Ebel '25, who received a bachelor's degree in public relations from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and in women's and gender studies and German from the  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Nick Watt Reports in "Sports Betting: America's Big Gamble" for The Whole Story With Anderson Cooper * August 18th, 2025 EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 AT 10PM ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - (August 18, 2025) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a five-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an incisive look at the now booming sports gambling industry in America. "Sports Betting: Amer  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Brain Abnormalities Seen in Children Exposed Prenatally to the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos A new study reports evidence of a link between prenatal exposure to the widely used insecticide chlorpyrifos (CPF) and structural brain abnormalities, as well as poorer motor function, in New York City children and adolescents. The findings are the first to demonstrate enduring and widespread m  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cost of living a major concern for New York workforce * More than 68% of New York state residents surveyed said the cost of living is the most critical issue facing their household. And while clean energy promises substantial job creation, New York state is falling short of its renewable energy goals - and job opportunities in New York are distributed inequitably, as women and Black workers remain underrepresent  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * D'Aniello IVMF Names Stacy Hawkins as Managing Director of Research and Evaluation * The D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is proud to announce the appointment of Stacy Hawkins as the new managing director of research and evaluation. A nationally respected behavioral research scientist, Hawkins brings more than 15 years of experience leading applied research focused on the health,   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 18 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN US Open Campaign Features "New York Groove" Cover by Multi-platinum & 2x GRAMMY-nominee K.Flay * A cohesive formula is being used by ESPN for its upcoming 2025 US Open Campaign. Earlier this summer, the US Open announced a "New York Groove" remix by GRAMMY-winning producer Mustard as its campaign song. For ESPN, the brand is leaning into a cover of "New York Gro  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day Is Sept. 6 at the JMA Wireless Dome * It's time to cheer on the Orange and celebrate the incredible faculty and staff who make Syracuse University thrive! Join us for Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the JMA Wireless Dome as the Orange football team takes on the University of Connecticut at noon on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the home opener. Here's what's happening and ho  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Food insecurity program in Malawi at risk * After two major cyclones hit southern Malawi in four months, rural communities faced devastating crop losses and infrastructure damage during the leanest season of the year. In the aftermath of events like these, local leaders, government agencies, and global aid organizations need to know what's happening on the ground in real time. Where is the situation most dire? W  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Goldman Sachs Group, an investment banking, securities and investment management firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Sachs Conference Call Dates to Announce 4Q25 and 2026 Earnings Results NEW YORK, August 18, 2025 - The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) plans to host conference calls and announce its quarterly financial results on the following dates: * Fourth quarter 2025 - Thursday, January 15, 2026 * First quarter 2026 - Monday, April 13, 2026   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Historic Gift Preserves a Legacy and Countless Campus Memories * Upsilon Alpha Alumnae of Syracuse, NY Inc. is donating its former chapter house, located at 300 Waverly Ave., to Syracuse University. (Photos by Amy Manley) What was once the beloved campus home for Upsilon Alpha sisters will soon become a welcoming meeting and gathering place for Greek letter social and professional organizations that do not   more

ARMONK, New York, Aug. 18 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Study: Sports Fans Demand More Dynamic Digital Content, Powered by AI New global research commissioned by IBM (NYSE: IBM ) reveals sports fans are turning to more dynamic digital content experiences, with AI, personalization and real-time features central to how they engage with sports. The study* (https://newsroom.ibm.com/image/IBM_Sport_Survey_Report_2025.pdf) of more than 20,0  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * In new book, Farred breaks down his long-time sports fandoms * Grant Farred remembers the exact moment that 52 years of intense allegiance to Liverpool Football Club (LFC) began. He also remembers how and when it took on a new, less-consuming form. Farred, a professor in the Africana Studies and Research Center, and professor of literatures in English, in the College of Arts and Sciences, chronicles his passio  more

MELBOURNE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- L3Harris Technologies, a technology company, defense contractor and information technology services provider, issued the following news release: * * * L3Harris to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference MELBOURNE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2025 -- L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) Chair and CEO Christopher E. Kubasik and Chief Financial Officer and Aerojet Rocketdyne President Ken Bedingfield will present at the Jefferies Industrials Conference at 11:30 a.m. ET on Thursday  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Expand Quality of Life Teams Across All of Staten Island Following Successful Pilot Launch * August 18, 2025 Watch the video here at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxandWBaRZ4 Since Inception, Q-Teams Have Responded to Over 41,000 Quality-of-Life Calls Pilot Commands Reduced Non-Emergency Response Times by Average of 50 Minutes Announcement Builds on Administr  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams Kicks Off "NYC Nonprofit Week" by Unveiling Record Number of Contracts Submitted for Registration, Highlighting Adams Administration's Continued Support for Nonprofits * August 18, 2025 88 Percent of Fiscal Year 2026 Human Service Contracts Were Submitted for Registration on Time, Nearly Double Last Year's Total Announcement Builds on Mayor Adams' Unprecedented Fiscal Year 2026 Investment of   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Mayor Adams, NYC Tourism + Conventions, the Broadway League Announce Free Live Concert in Times Square to Celebrate 400 Years of New York City History * August 18, 2025 "Founded By Broadway" Will Feature Performances From 23 Celebrated Broadway Shows on September 7 Part of Adams Administration's "Founded By NYC" Campaign Commemorating City's 400 th Anniversary Through Concerts, Celebrations, and Free Eve  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW YORK TIMES: Rob Bresnahan's "Stock Trades Draw More Scrutiny" As He Has "Appeared To Benefit From The Consequences Of His Own Votes" * Latest reporting reveals Bresnahan dumped Pennsylvania hospital bonds before voting to gut Medicaid, and that he refuses to commit to stop trading Major new reporting from this weekend is raising further questions about Rob Bresnahan's stock   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $10.3 Million Sale of Foothill Shopping Center in Phoenix Newmark announces the Company has arranged the $10.3 million sale of Foothill Shopping Center, located at 5833 S Central Avenue in Phoenix. Newmark Senior Managing Directors Steve Julius and Jesse Goldsmith and Director Chase Dorsett represented the seller, S Clay Management, a Houston-based family office. The property, a retail destination in  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Aug. 19 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Jerry Crouth, '61, Preserves Memories of His Mother By Lisa McMahon One month before Jerry Crouth, '61, was born, his father was permanently institutionalized at Marcy State Mental Hospital, leaving his mother, Merna, alone to raise six children near the end of the Depression. With tenacity, faith, love, and her Irish sense of humor, she was able to keep her family together and leave a legacy for each of  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 18 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Passion and purpose guide incoming Class of 2029 * Isabella Rodriguez hopes to discover ways mechanical engineering can help untangle society's challenges. Matthew Jordan wants to explore how politics can change people's daily lives. And Sara Horvath plans to pivot after 21 years in the U.S. Navy to study sustainable farming systems. They're among the 3,861 first-year students and 640 transfers who begin movin  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Reinstein Woods to Hold Annual Fall Festival Sept. 20, 2025 * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 25 th annual Fall Festival at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will have the opportunity to spend the day enjoying nature activities, exhibits, guide  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * Sky and TVNZ back Nielsen as NZ TV Measurement provider under new partnership * Auckland, New Zealand - 19 August 2025: Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, is pleased to announce a two-year extension for TV measurement services in New Zealand, effective from July 2025 through until June 2027. This renewal reaffirms the ongoi  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- Barnard College issued the following news: * * * STEM Students Break New Ground at Barnard's Summer Research Institute About half of Barnard Students Graduate with STEM Degrees, Compared to 15% of Women Nationally. 40% of SRI Participants Have Gone on to Pursue Graduate-Level Work in Science. In one of New York's largest events dedicated to women in the sciences, nearly 300 Barnard students gathered to share their findings in fields ranging from geology to genetics at th  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 18 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Summer Snapshots 2025 * From the looks of it, our University community members sure enjoyed themselves over the summer months. From a big adventure around the world to a laid-back staycation, take a look at the fun they had. Lena Blomkvist, communications manager for the Whitman School, captured this photo of an amazing sunset on the west coast of Sweden during her family's two-week vacation in early July.   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 15 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears Live on NY1's "Mornings on 1" * August 15, 2025 Pat Kiernan: Mayor Adams wants to put a focus on quality of life. A new proposal from the mayor focuses on drug use in public. He is calling this the Compassionate Interventions Act. This would give medical professionals the ability to hold someone at a hospital if they believe that person is a danger to themselves or others du  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Appears on 99.5 FM WBAI's "What's Going On?" * August 18, 2025 Robert Hennelly: The New York Times is reporting that despite the latest rate of judicial intervention, federal agents of the National Guard are free to continue patrolling the streets of the nation's capital, a move Trump says was necessary, despite a widely documented drop in crime. After a similar deployment in Los An  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * Tyler Allen Joins Savills as Managing Director in Minneapolis * MINNEAPOLIS (August 18, 2025) - Savills announces the appointment of Tyler Allen as managing director in its Minneapolis office. Allen brings over a decade of experience to the firm. He will specialize in providing real estate advisory services, including tenant representation and portfolio management for co  more