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: 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: * * * Actress and Bestselling Author Hilarie Burton Morgan To Moderate Writers Discussion at Oct. 11 Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards * (HYDE PARK, N.Y.)-- Actress and bestselling author Hilarie Burton Morgan will moderate a panel discussion among authors to be honored with the Eleanor Roo  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [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, Conference of Presidents, Hillel International, and Jewish Federations Call for Universities to Address Persistent Campus Antisemitism * Following rising antisemitic incidents on campus, leading Jewish organizations urge administrators to implement   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Lee Zeldin Hosts Press Conference with Long Island Residents Concerned About Safety and Siting Related to New York's Push for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) * EPA Releases New Resources on BESS Safety Best Practices WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin held a press conference in Hauppauge, New York, with Long Islanders w  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Babies Over Billionaires: Kennedy Calls for Passage of Legislation Lifting Tariffs on Baby Products * BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) was joined by community leaders at the warehouse location of Every Bottom Covered to call for passage of the Babies Over Billionaires legislative package that has been introduced by the Dads Caucus in the House of Representatives. This legislati  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

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [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: * * * Bestselling Author Kristen Arnett Will Join the Coalition Against Book Bans at FL Press Conference Aug. 20 to Speak Out on Censorship and Removal of Hundreds of Books from Public School Libraries * MEDIA ADVISORY Journalists: Please RSVP in advance to attend by contacting Suzanne Trime  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

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Aug. 18, 2025, entitled "Maine Job Openings and Labor Turnover - June 2025": * * * Maine had 39,000 job openings in June 2025, unchanged from May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that the job openings rate in Maine was 5.6 percent in June, unchanged from the previou  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Breakthrough T1D, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration regarding the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) VIII. The letter outlines critical recommendations aimed at ensuring swift access to innovative therapies for individuals living with this challenging autoimmune disease. According to Breakthrough T1D, managing T1D involves constant vigilance, requiring patients to balance insulin intake with vari  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR in the News, August 17, 2025 * CAIR: Hundreds join "Stop Starving Gaza" march in New York City - CBS Video: CAIR, CAIR-NY Take Part in NYC Rally Against Gaza Genocide CAIR: VIDEOS & PHOTOS - Thousands gather in New York for "Stop Starving Gaza" march - Roya News CAIR: As one injured Gazan boy heals in Chicago, US State Department halts visas for others  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * The New York Times v. history: Five years after the 1619 Project Despite absorbing heavy criticism from prominent mainstream historians familiar with its subject matter the NYTimes won a Pulitzer for the 1619 Project. By Ken Braun Today is the fifth anniversary of the release of the 1619 Project, a New York Times Magazine feature that attempted to recast the American founding as a triu  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Community Health Care Association of New York State has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality voicing its concerns about a revised interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The organization states that the policy is a departure from decades of HHS policy and contradicts the statutory mandate to se  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles Inc., Glens Falls, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) expressing serious concerns regarding proposed changes to hazardous materials training requirements. This letter, addressed to the agency, highlights the implications of rebranding the current "Hazardous Materials Training Requirements" to "Hazardous Materials Program Requirements." COSTHA, which represen  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * Docked Bikeshare Trips - July 2025 * Today, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) released docked bikeshare trips for July 2025. From July 2024 to July 2025, docked bikeshare trips starting and ending at a docking station on seven of the largest systems grew 4.2%. By area served and system, the number of docked bikeshare trips in July 2025 and the perc  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Enviro Groups Move to Defend Preeminent New York Climate Resiliency Law * Climate Change Superfund Act Being Challenged by Trump; Law Requires Fossil Fuel Companies to Help Pay for Climate Crisis Costs New York - On Friday, Aug. 15 the environmental organization Food & Water Watch moved to intervene in the effort by the Trump administration to strike down New York's Climate Change S  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

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Expressing Deep Sorrow over Deadly Flooding in India, Pakistan, Secretary-General Says UN Country Teams Poised to Provide Necessary Assistance to Governments * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General expresses his deep sorrow at the lives tragically lost due to the recent flash floods in India and Pakistan. Hundreds of people ha  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 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Founder And Former CEO Of Charity Pleads Guilty To Multimillion-Dollar Charity Fraud And Tax Evasion United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that KEITH TAYLOR, the founder and former chief executive officer of Modest Needs Foundation ("Modest Needs"), a charitable organization, pled guilty today before  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Founder of Purported Artificial Intelligence-Powered Hedge Fund Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison Defendant Victimized Friends, Family, and Members of the Egyptian-American Coptic Christian Community in a $5.7 Million Ponzi Scheme * Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Mina Tadrus was sentenced by United States District Judge He  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Good+Foundation, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging the agency to retract a recent notice related to the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. The organization argues that this notice imposes harmful verification requirements for immigration status in Head Start enrollment, significantly impacting children across the nation. In its correspondence, Good+Foundation express  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Groups Ask Court to Block Trump EPA Rule That Delays Protections Against Oil and Gas Methane Pollution * (Washington, D.C. - August 18, 2025) A dozen health, environment and community groups are asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to overturn a Trump EPA Rule delaying the 2024 methane standards for the oil and gas industry - standards that keep dangerous poll  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

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * How reporters helped to expose major concerns with a for-profit rehab corporation * KFF Health News journalist Jordan Rau and New York Times data reporter Irena Hwang teamed up to uncover a disturbing trend among rehabilitation facilities owned by for-profit companies. Their story, " Even Grave Errors at Rehab Hospitals Go Unpenalized and Undisclosed," looked at inspec  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- The Planned Parenthood Federation of America issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: NEW STUDY WARNS OF WIDESPREAD HARM OF "DEFUNDING" PLANNED PARENTHOOD NEW YORK, NY -- A new paper (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2837601) published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) finds that blocking Planned Parenthood health centers from Medicaid reimbursement would leave millions without access to essential health ser  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

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following news: * * * International humanitarian law flouted as health and aid workers are targeted in conflicts around the world * UNITED NATIONS, New York - Across the world, wars are being waged on the very systems set up to protect civilian populations: Health workers, hospitals, health centres and ambulances are being targeted in horrifying numbers. Attacks against health facilities doubled between 2023 and 2024, and m  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release: * * * KERRIGAN IN REAL CLEAR POLICY: Small Businesses Cannot Afford More Leftists Like Lina Khan and Zohran Mamdani * In a new Real Clear Policy Op-Ed, SBE Council President & CEO Karen Kerrigan responds to a recent New York Times op-ed where former Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan praises Zohran Mamdani's primary campaign for New York City mayor, attri  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Responds to Calls for Expanded Background Checks, Focus on Real Crime Solutions * Washington, D.C. - 8/18/25... Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter affirming his support for commonsense gun safety measures, stressing that expanding background checks to private sellers will do little to address the root causes of violent crime in New York. His letter responded to New York   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Marine Corps Sgt. Robert O'Malley * Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Emmett O'Malley embodied the Marine ethos of honor, courage and commitment. During heavy fighting in the Vietnam War in 1965, he was more concerned about saving the lives of those around him than his own. His actions led him to become the service's first Vietnam War Medal of Honor recipient. O'Malley was born June 3, 1943  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * Member of Capital District Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Dealing Methamphetamine ALBANY, NEW YORK - Todd Austin, age 64, of Gloversville, New York, was sentenced on Friday to 78 months in prison in connection with his distribution and possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of pure m  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Members of 1518 Sanctions Committee Meet with Iraqi Delegation * On 8 August 2025, the members of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1518 (2003) met with Dr. Ammar Ibrahim, Deputy Governor of the Central Bank and Chairman of the Iraqi National Committee for Freezing Terrorist Assets, as well as other members of the Iraqi National Committee, who visited New York from Baghdad. Duri  more

WEST POINT, New York, Aug. 19 -- The Military Academy issued the following news release: * * * Class of 2026 Leadership Positions The U.S. Military Academy announced the names of the cadets from the Class of 2026 selected to lead the Corps of Cadets during the academic year. The brigade cadet leadership roles are the top positions in the Corps of Cadets charged with carrying out the responsibilities of leading the Corps. These cadets assumed their leadership duties on Aug.12, prior to the sta  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The National Association of City Transportation Officials, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the urgent need for a reformed approach to surface transportation funding and management. NACTO, which represents cities and transit agencies throughout the nation, emphasizes the critical role local governments play in managing roadway infrastructure while facing escalating demands for investment and maintenance. I  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey Resident Sentenced for Role in Global Export Control and Sanctions Evasion Scheme * Today, in federal court in Brooklyn, New York, a New Jersey resident and dual U.S. and Russian national, Vadim Yermolenko, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for his role in a transnational arms dealing and money laundering network that sought to acquire ammunition and sensitive dual-use electronics for  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2025: * * * New Jersey Resident Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Role in Global Export Control and Sanctions Evasion Scheme Defendant Facilitated Russia's Acquisition of Millions of Dollars' Worth of U.S.-Made Dual-Use Electronics, as Well as Military-Grade Ammunition * BROOKLYN, NY - Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, dual U.S. and   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

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: * * * New York, Tennessee Cadets to Lead National Advisory Council Cadets from the New York and Tennessee wings are the new heads of the National Cadet Advisory Council. Cadet Lt. Col. Ben McGarvey of the New York Wing's Rochester Composite Squadron will serve as the council's chair. He's the New York Wing's public affairs officer, the Rochester squadron's cadet commander, and the Finger  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

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull CEO Sandra Sneed Appoints Wendy Wilcox, MD, MPA, MBA, FACOG as Chief of OB/GYN * As the new chief, Dr. Wilcox will pursue The Joint Commission Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) Dr. Wilcox will continue to serve as Chief Women's Health Officer for the health care system, a role she has held since 2021 Aug 18, 2025 Sandra Sn  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing support for proposed changes in the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule. The letter highlights the importance of advancing medical-dental integration as a critical component of healthcare that can lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced costs. The OHNEP program, based at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, has spen  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

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * RP1 Oncolytic Therapy Provides New Hope for Patients Whose Melanoma Resists Conventional Immunotherapy * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- About half of all patients with advanced melanoma face a poor prognosis because their cancer doesn't respond to immunotherapy -- but results of a recent clinical trial show that an unusual treatment strategy could change that. Michael  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Requests AG Bondi to Investigate Standard Chartered Bank's Illicit Payments and NY AG Tish James' Inaction * Saratoga N.Y., - Today, House Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate Standard Chartered Bank's illicit payments to known terrorists and New York Attorney General Tish James' inaction on the payments while approving bank licensure. Ch  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Teladoc Health, New York, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding key aspects of the proposed rule for the CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The organization commended CMS for its efforts to broaden access to telehealth and digital health technologies, emphasizing the importance of virtual care in improving health outcomes and reducing costs across the health care system. In its letter, Teladoc Health pointed o  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Wetstone Global, New York, has officially submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) expressing strong support for the proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) mineral lease sale offshore American Samoa. Wetstone commended BOEM's initiative, which aims to promote the responsible development of critical minerals, aligning with national priorities established through various Executive Orders and the Energy Act of 2020. In its letter, Wet  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * World Humanitarian Day Statement by UNDP Acting Administrator * On World Humanitarian Day, we honour our UN colleagues and all humanitarian workers who have lost their lives helping others. We remember all those we have lost to increasing violence and rally support for people affected by crises around the world. Humanitarian workers risk their lives to deliver lifesaving aid, restore hope, and help  more