ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 160 years of Cornell potato breeding with national impact * Boil them, mash them, stick them in a stew - potatoes are the most-consumed vegetable in New York and the U.S., accounting for $100 billion of the U.S. economy. Although New York's share of total potato production has decreased over time, with most crops now being grown in the west, the Empire State still punches above its weight in supporting the natio  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 3D-printed superconductor achieves record performance * Nearly a decade after they first demonstrated that soft materials could guide the formation of superconductors, Cornell researchers have achieved a one-step, 3D printing method that produces superconductors with record properties. The advance, detailed Aug. 19 in Nature Communications, builds on years of interdisciplinary work led by Ulrich Wiesner, the S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Albany Times Union: Democrats Expected To Pick Up New York Congressional Seat In 2026 * "...the most likely at risk of flipping from Republican to Democrat is New York's 17th Congressional District, a seat held by U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler" New reporting from Albany Times Union shows that Republicans are expected to lose a New York congressional seat in the 2026 midterm elections ba  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Assurant Partners with Arcadium Technologies to Optimize Truck Protection Product Sales by Commercial Truck Dealers * ATLANTA - Aug. 26, 2025 - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a premier global protection company that safeguards and services connected devices, homes and automobiles in partnership with the world's leading brands, today announced a partnership with  more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Aug. 27 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Former Bureau of Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer '95 To Speak at the Levy Economics Institute on September 16 Bard College alum and former US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer '95 will give a lecture, "The Importance of Official Data in Assessing Economic Conditions," on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5pm EDT (UTC -04:00) at the Levy Economics Institute a  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Earth and beyond: Geophysics can help us find abandoned gas wells -- and even habitable planets Near-surface geophysicist Sina Saneiyan has wide-ranging research interests By Jennifer Micale You don't need a shovel to find out what's happening underground. Using advanced sensing technology, near-surface geophysics allows us to peek under the Earth's surface from the ground, the sky or even spac  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Bioengineered bacteria could lead to therapeutic antibody drugs * A Cornell-led collaboration has devised a potentially low-cost method for producing antibodies for therapeutic treatments. They've bioengineered bacteria with an overlooked enzyme that can attach complex sugars, known as glycans, to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to boost their immune defenses. The research was published July 4 in Nature Communica  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 26 [Category: BizFood/Beverages] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * BUD LIGHT, TRAEGER GRILLS PROVE THEY'LL DO ANYTHING FOR TAILGATE SEASON WITH CREATION OF THE "TRAEGERATOR": PART KEG, PART GRILL, ALL FUN * Alongside brand partners George Kittle and Baker Mayfield, Bud Light is game day ready with the ultimate tailgating machine, and it's coming to a football tailgate this season NEW YORK, NY - August 26, 2025 - Welcome  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * It's Time to Recognize Public Health Nurses and Give Them Their Due After 140 years of vital, often invisible service, public health nurses (PHNs) deserve formal recognition as a distinct occupation, says a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The research argues that classifying PHNs under a unique federal occupational category would finally allow   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Convocation 2025: Welcoming New Students (Video) * Members of the Class of 2029 were encouraged by a seasoned Syracuse University student to step out of their comfort zones during this year's New Student Convocation, held Aug. 21 in the JMA Wireless Dome. The event marked the official start of the students' Syracuse University experience. "Be present in the small moments. They matter. Embrace the noodles, t  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 25 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC to Conduct Hydrographic Dye Study in Upper Niagara River * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), in partnership with the New York State Water Resources Institute, is conducting a hydrographic dye study in the Little River/Tonawanda Island section of the Upper Niagara River in the city of North Tonawanda, Niagara County. The study w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Far-left radicals tighten grip on Jeffries * House Minority "Leader" Hakeem Jeffries is still in deep trouble within his own party. Yet another Democrat has jumped into a primary against him, labeling Jeffries a "corporate puppet" as the socialist mob tightens its grip on the party. This comes just weeks after bombshell reports revealed socialist Zohran Mamdani and his far-left allies ar  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Grow-NY startups pledge to impact upstate New York * This fall, the world's top food and agriculture startups will vie for $3 million in prize money in the seventh annual Grow-NY business competition in Canandaigua, NY. The 20 selected finalists represent the potential for technology innovation and economic development to build a robust food system, both locally in upstate New York and globally. Funded by Empi  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Comedy Series I LOVE LA, From Creator And Star Rachel Sennott, Debuts November 2 * Download First Looks HERE * The HBO Original comedy series I LOVE LA, from creator and star Rachel Sennott ("Bottoms," "Shiva Baby"), debuts SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. New episodes of the eig  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Aug. 27 (TNSrpt) -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Economists Against Changing Monthly Jobs Report Hofstra University Professors Robert Guttmann and Gregory DeFreitas were interviewed by Newsday about President Trump nominating conservative economist E.J. Antoni to replace ousted Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. The President accused McEntarfer of politicizing the job numbers report. Antoni has proposed that the jobs re  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Life Trustee Michael Bill '58 * Michael M. "Mike" Bill The student-athletes who pass through the entry of the football locker room in the John A. Lally Athletics Complex will be carrying on the legacy of one of Syracuse University's most ardent supporters: Michael M. "Mike" Bill '58. As they come to know the story of the man after whom the locker room was named, they will appreciate how hard wo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Message to the Orange Community * Dear Orange Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Families, and Friends: As a new academic year begins, I've been thinking a lot about what lies ahead--not just for our University, but for me personally and professionally. After much reflection, I've decided that I will step down as chancellor and president of Syracuse University in June 2026. Serving this University has been  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * New Students Share Their Campus Must-Haves (Video) * What's the one thing you couldn't live without when you moved from your hometown to the Syracuse University campus? SU News posed this question to first-year and transfer students as they moved into residence halls during Welcome Week. From the fun to the essentials, find out what some of our new students couldn't leave behind as they begin their new path  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Rob Bresnahan Reports New Trades Worth Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars * Bresnahan's latest transaction report follows news that he dumped Pennsylvania hospital bonds before voting to jeopardize rural hospitals A new filing from Rob Bresnahan this morning reveals that the congressman recently made new transactions worth up to $350,000. Bresnahan's latest financial activi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 26 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Newhouse Advanced Media Management Master's Program Earns STEM Designation * The advanced media management master's program in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications has received STEM designation, placing it among a select group of graduate programs nationwide that blend media, technology and business strategy under the federal classification for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.   more

IRVING, Texas, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group To Participate in Four Upcoming Investor Conferences * IRVING, TX (August 26, 2025) -- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in four institutional investor conferences in September and October: * Citi 2025 Global TMT Conference Location: Hilton New York Hotel - Ne  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Pursuing purpose, building knowledge: AAP embarks on the fall 2025 semester * As the fall 2025 semester begins at the College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP), faculty, students, and staff prepare again to support and engage in dynamic learning experiences, essential research and scholarship, and boundary-pushing creative work. An extension of these priorities, a number of special events, exhibitions, op  more

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Stony Brook Medicine Nationally Recognized for Commitment to High-Quality Stroke and Cardiac Care Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association for its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care across cardiovascular and stroke focus areas. This year marks the 15th consecutive year (2010 - 2025) r  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Sunday Night Baseball Presented by Capital One: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees Draws ESPN's Second-Largest Audience of MLB Season: 2,572,000 Viewers * ESPN's MLB Game Viewership Up 13 Percent from 2024 The August 24 edition of Sunday Night Baseball presented by Capital One, featuring the Boston Red Sox vs. the New York Yankees, drew ESPN's second-largest audienc  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Disaster Response Researchers Test Virtual Reality Tool With Older Adults By Mike Nolan Researchers at the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity (CEHC) have spent the summer helping older adults better prepare for disasters -- in a virtual world. In September, CEHC researchers received $549,943 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead a project focused on using  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Kick Off First Week of Big 12 Football with Arizona Wildcats Hosting Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, Saturday, Aug. 30, at 10:30 p.m. ET, on TNT, truTV & HBO Max * 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 Hawa  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 27 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Transformational gift redefines medical school scholarships at Upstate Unlike traditional alumni scholarships, the Stephen M. Blau '68 Memorial Scholarship delivers immediate, full-tuition support to 11 students--eliminating financial barriers and accelerating future medical careers. Eleven students at the Norton College of Medicine at Upstate Medical University   more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Summer: PhD Student Bringing Energy, Wastewater Research to Nigeria By Bethany Bump Alfred Navokhi Apaji grew up in Wukari, a small town in northeastern Nigeria where the lack of regular electricity, clean water and waste disposal led to frequent illness for him and his neighbors. "We battled with a lot of challenges like typhoid and malaria because people dump their wastewater in rivers and drai  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * VAUGHN STERLING JOINS CNN AS EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE SOURCE WITH KAITLAN COLLINS * August 26th, 2025 NEW YORK, NY - (August 26, 2025) - Vaughn Sterling is joining CNN as the new executive producer of The Source with Kaitlan Collins, the network announced today. Sterling previously served as senior executive producer of news and features at The Wall Street Journal, overseeing teams creating digital vi  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: BizData] -- Nielsen Co., an information, data and measurement company, posted the following news: * * * YouTube, Netflix Ride the Wave of Summer Streaming Highs in Nielsen's Media Distributor Gauge * # YouTube Captures 13.4% of TV Viewing in Sixth Consecutive Month as the Top Media Distributor # Netflix Maintains Top 3 Ranking with Platform-Best 8.8% of TV # Hallmark Gets a Boost from Annual 'Christmas in July' NEW YORK - August 26, 2025 - YouTube continued  more