NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * A Complete Guide to Halloween Horror Nights by Universal Destinations & Experiences * August 19, 2025 This fall, guests at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood will have the opportunity to brave new frights and nightmare-inducing experiences inspired by horror fan-favorites at Halloween Horror Nights - consistently named the world's premier Halloween event.   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Strengthens Social and Influencer Marketing Capabilities with Acquisition of Superdigital NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2025 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Superdigital, a U.S.-based social and influencer agency. Superdigital will join Accenture Song to bolster existing client offerings in end-to-end social marketing from audience and community strategy to content, commerce  more

GARDEN CITY, New York, Aug. 20 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Adelphi University Partners with Audacia Foundation and 1199 SEIU to Offer Scholarships for Healthcare and Social Service Students Adelphi University is proud to announce a transformative new partnership with the Audacia Foundation and 1199 SEIU Training and Employment Funds (TEF) to offer fully funded scholarships to students pursuing careers in vital healthcare and social service fields. More than 100 Adel  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- American Express issued the following news release: * * * American Express Provides Card Members and Tennis Fans with a Premium Experience at the 2025 US Open Tennis Championships NEW YORK -- As a proud partner of the US Open Tennis Championships for 33 years, American Express will once again serve up enhanced perks for Card Members and fans at this year's tournament, taking place August 18 through September 7. From access to Card Member lounges, to fan experience spaces   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- American Express issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * American Express Travel Adds 400+ Premium Hotels Across Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection Programs, Expanding Global Footprint and Benefits for Platinum Card Members NEW YORK - American Express Travel today announced that it is adding over 400 new, premium global properties to its expanding signature hotel programs, Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, across 49 new destinat  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 20 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Research leads to the discovery of wasp species previously unknown in the U.S. Biologist Kirsten Prior's lab is part of a larger initiative to explore the diversity of oak gall wasps and their parasites By Jennifer Micale Oak gall wasps and their predators don't have the panache of butterflies, but they're attracting growing interest among both scientists and naturalists. Only 1 to 8 millimeter  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Book details Jews' two-century fight against Roman Empire * For two centuries, the Jews of Judea - ancient Israel - waged rebellion against the power of the Roman Empire. Although they never succeeded in throwing off the Roman yoke, the tales of their resilience form a stirring narrative described in the new book "Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire," by Barry Strauss '  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Uncovers New Orleans: Soul of a City in New 4-Part CNN Original Series * August 19th, 2025 "REBIRTH OF THE SUPERDOME" SPECIAL PREVIEW EPISODE PREMIERES SUNDAY, AUGUST 24 NEW YORK, NY - (August 19, 2025) - Timed to the twentieth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the fiftieth birthday of the stadium that came to symbolize both refuge and renewal, CNN Original Series New Orleans: Soul of a City wil  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell Atkinson-The Nature Conservancy awards promote biodiversity, climate resilience * For 12 years, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability have partnered to bridge the gap between scientific breakthroughs and real-world action on critical sustainability issues. Cornell Atkinson announced this week that six new projects will receive 2025 grant funding to address topics  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell incubator startups become Activate Fellows * Two members of Cornell's business incubators have been accepted to Cohort 2025 of the Activate Fellowship, a two-year program that supports scientists and engineers in their entrepreneurial ventures. Jonathon McCandless, Ph.D. '23, co-founder and CEO of Gallox Semiconductors, has joined Activate' s Boston hub community, and Chris Thomas, founder and CEO of R  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell, NYS invest in livestock farmers as demand grows * On an evening in late July, eight heifers awaited inspection at Hidden Canyon Farms, a 60-head beef cattle farm in Lyons, New York, in front of an audience of 35 New York state beef producers. With a cowboy hat and Southern accent relaying his rural Virginia roots, Adam Murray, Cornell's new beef cattle extension specialist, stepped in to perform a live   more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces 28th Annual Youth Waterfowl Program * Activities Promote State's 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the 28 th Annual Youth Waterfowl Program for young hunters on Long Island ages 12 to 15 will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, and Nov. 8, 2025. "Teaching safe and respons  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Family-Friendly Activities at the Great New York State Fair * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today encouraged New Yorkers to " Get Offline and Get Outside " and visit DEC's environmental exhibits at the Great New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Fair runs from Wednesday, Aug. 20, through Monda  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Seeks Public Input on Draft Recreation Management Plan for Several Hamilton County Conservation Easement Tracts * Written Comments Accepted until Sept. 16; Public Meeting Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025 The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking public input on the Draft Recreation Management Plan for recreational access within the  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Department of Civil Service Announces Applications for Exams to Pursue Careers in Law Enforcement * Applicants Can Apply Online to Take the Exam At No Cost Through Sept. 17 Reflecting Changing Demographics, Park and University Police Officer Candidates Up to Age 43 May Take the Exam Candidates from Diverse Backgrounds Encouraged to Apply The New York State   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Department of Public Safety Celebrates Graduation of 9th Peace Officer Academy * 2025 campus peace officer recruits at graduation (Front row, from left: Misty Stephens, Mariyah Byrd and Jesus Gorra; back row, from left: Megan Healey, Brennan Kreis and Matthew Calley) On Aug. 14, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed families, friends and colleagues of the 9th Peace Officer Academy recruits to a gra  more

BRONX, New York, Aug. 20 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news: * * * Fordham Law Students Expand Their Legal Horizons in South Korea By Sejla Rizvic Fordham Law students visited South Korea this summer as part of the annual Summer Program in Seoul, a two to three-week long academic program that provides students with a unique opportunity to not only learn firsthand about the South Korean legal system, but also experience the country's dynamic culture. The program is  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * How Otto the Orange Spent Their Summer Vacation (Video) * While students were away from campus having summer adventures, completing internships, studying away or abroad, or just soaking up the sun, Otto the Orange stayed busy with their own jam-packed summer schedule! From cheering at baseball games and visiting with friends old and new to lounging poolside and working on their golf swing, Otto brought the   more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Lab of Ornithology hits 2 billion bird sightings, 3 million recordings * The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and its eBird program, a participatory-science platform in which anyone around the world can submit bird sightings and sounds for scientists to use in research, recently hit a pair of major milestones. The eBird program has officially hit 2 billion bird sightings, reflective of its surge in popularity in rec  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release: * * * M&T Bank Corporation Announces Increased Common Stock Dividend * BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2025 -- M&T Bank Corporation ("M&T") (NYSE:MTB) announced that it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.50 per share on its common stock. This represents an increase of $.15 per share, or 11 percent, from the previous $1.35 per share dividend paid in the s  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Trump Wants to Stop Mail-In Voting * WASHINGTON (August 19, 2025) - In a social media post on Monday, Trump announced he would "lead a movement" to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines before the 2026 midterm elections. The New York Times reports that any Executive Order taking action regarding elections is likely to see immediate legal challenges. Faculty Experts at the George   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * MTA and Law Enforcement Partners Celebrate 100th Ghost Plate Enforcement Operation Through 100 Joint Agency Operations, Officers Have Impounded More Than 5,300 Vehicles * Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Bridges and Tunnels along with regional law enforcement partners today highlighted results of 100 operations following the launch of a multi-age  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * New Airbnb Originals from Conan O'Brien and more all-stars available now * Starting today, more extraordinary creators, artists, and cultural icons are inviting guests into their worlds through Airbnb Originals from LA to Tokyo, Mexico City to Paris, New York to Seoul. Whether it's learning the art of ballet with renowned prima ballerina Isabella Boylston, discov  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) posted the following news release: * * * Optimum Prepares Network for Hurricane Erin * NORTH CAROLINA - Optimum has initiated its storm preparedness plan as Hurricane Erin's path approaches the eastern United States. Optimum operates in several markets where the storm is projected to produce heavy rainfall, including Greenville, Kinston, and New Bern, North Carolina. The network team w  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 19 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Overdose dashboard brings real-time data to community * As overdoses from fentanyl and opioids continue to rise, many communities have created interactive overdose dashboards that show demographic, geographic and time trends in suspected overdoses and community resources to help with substance abuse. But there's not much evidence to show that these dashboards effectively disseminate data and help public health  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Skanska Awarded $249M Contract for Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Main Cable Dehumidification Project in New York, NY NEW YORK, NY - Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been awarded by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to carry out the $249 million main cable dehumidification project of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2025: * * * Skanska Completes 90,500-SF Modernization and Expansion of Historic Landmark Montlake Elementary School in Seattle Working with DLR Group and within two-acre site footprint, Skanska built a rooftop play area, outdoor learning terraces, new three-story building, several sustainability components * Seattle, WA - Skanska, a leading global construction and development   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 19 [Category: BizFood/Beverages] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Stella Artois Turns Up the Heat to Celebrate Hot Ones' 10th Anniversary with First-Of-Its-Kind Live Episode Fan Experience * Stella Artois and Hot Ones partner to host Hot Ones Live, a night of wings, beer and unforgettable moments in Los Angeles NEW YORK, NY- August 19, 2025 - To celebrate 10 scorching years of the hit interview show Hot Ones, Stella Ar  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 (TNSrpt) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Study: More New Doctors Are Choosing to Stay in New York The percentage of physicians who go on to practice in New York State after completing their residency training continues to climb. A recent analysis conducted by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences examined findings from their most recent New York Resident Exit Survey. T  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Syracuse Views Summer 2025 * Keeping with an 81-year tradition, members of this year's Goon Squad are all smiles as they help new and returning students move in to their residence halls. (Photo by Amy Manley) We want to know how you experience Syracuse University. Take a photo and share it with us. We select photos from a variety of sources. Submit photos of your University experience by sending them direct  more

LOS ANGLES, California, Aug. 20 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok and ATP Announce Global Content Partnership ATP teams up with TikTok to elevate the global tennis fan experience, granting creators exclusive tournament access while athletes engage the audience with behind-the-scenes insights. * New York - With over 1.8M posts, growing 30% so far in 2025, the #tennis community on TikTok has transformed how fans engage with the spo  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * UBS announce quarterly coupon payment on Exchange Traded Note: AMUB New York, August 19, 2025 - UBS Investment Bank today announced the coupon payment for the ETRACS Alerian MLP Index ETN Series B (NYSE Arca: "AMUB"), traded on the NYSE Arca. Table: NYSE Ticker About ETRACS ETRACS ETNs are senior unsecured notes issued by UBS AG, are traded on either NYSE Arca or NASDAQ, and can be bought and   more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 20 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Oral biology professor discusses challenges facing older patients Untreated dental issues can lead to systemic health conditions, more prevalent in adults over age 65 * While older adults are keeping more of their natural teeth than previous generations, they still face greater oral health challenges than their younger counterparts. And this can negatively impact t  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * WARNER BROS. GAMES, TT GAMES, DC, AND THE LEGO GROUP ANNOUNCE LEGO BATMAN: LEGACY OF THE DARK KNIGHT * Burbank, Calif. - Aug. 19, 2025 - Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and the LEGO Group today announced LEGO(r) Batman(tm): Legacy of the Dark Knight, a brand-new action-adventure videogame inviting players to embark on an epic journey to become the he  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 19 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Welcome Week 2025: What You Need to Know * New students gather in the JMA Wireless Dome for New Student Convocation in 2024. (Photo by Amelia Beamish) Welcome new students! As you settle into your new home, celebrate Welcome Week --packed with tradition, making connections and pure energy--and explore all that Syracuse University has to offer. From being greeted by Goon Squad members during move-in to sma  more