WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "HOOAH!!" FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES ARMY'S COMPLETE REVERSAL ON MISGUIDED PLANS TO SHUT DOWN THE POPULAR AND EFFECTIVE ROTC UNIT AT CLARKSON UNIVERSITY FOR NORTH COUNTRY CADETS * When Army Announced It Planned To Shut Down Clarkson University's Long-Established And Successful "Golden Knight" Battalion, Schumer Immediately Sprung Into Action Rallying Commun  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Odyssea Americana' art exhibit opens at The Soil Factory Sept. 4 * In October 2024, three French scholar-artists including Cornell's Laurent Dubreuil reenacted Odysseus' epic voyage, but in North America. Traveling by car, train, airplane, bus, boat and foot from Troy Hills, NJ to Ithaca, NY, they collected tree leaves and took photographs as they went. They also recorded excerpts of the Greek poem, made drawin  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * 2025 Orange Innovation Fund Grants Announced * Syracuse University Libraries awarded seven Orange Innovation Fund grants to student start-up businesses in 2025. From launching a clothing line for neurodivergent individuals to creating artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools for industries as diverse as health care, computing and drone operation, Orange Innovation Fund grants are fueling a diverse set of   more

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 24 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, 11 Practices Recognized in Latin Lawyer 250 * NEW YORK- Aug. 28, 2025 - Twenty-four attorneys and eleven practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the 2026 edition of the Latin Lawyer 250, a guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America published by Latin Lawyer. Latin Lawyer 250 notes that Greenbe  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 28 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 30 Rock Ruckus to Erupt as PETA Get Kids to Scream for Vegan Ice Cream * New York - Bring your ear plugs and your kids! It's time to churn up the volume! On Friday, an "I Scream" truck will screech to a halt outside 30 Rock, encouraging everyone around to scream their heads off for free vegan ice cream as part of a campaign in which thousands of dairy-free de  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * A&S Scientists Explore Protein Droplets as a New Way to Understand Disease * When we are young and healthy, our cells successfully monitor and manage our worn-out or damaged proteins, keeping things working properly. But as we age, this cleanup system can falter, leading to protein clumps linked to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Now Syracuse U  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * ADULT SWIM SETS OCTOBER RETURN OF HIT SERIES "SMILING FRIENDS" AND PREMIERE OF ANIMATED COMEDY "HAHA, YOU CLOWNS" * BURBANK (August 28, 2025) - "SMILING FRIENDS," the fan-favorite series about a company dedicated to lending a helping hand to anyone needing to smile, returns to Adult Swim for its third season on Sunday, October 5 at 11:30pm ET/PT. Also   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AFTER PRESIDENT TRUMP CUT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN CONTINUES RELENTLESS PUSH, SECURES MORE THAN $8 MILLION FOR HUDSON VALLEY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRST RESPONDERS * After President Trump Cut Funding for Community Projects, Congressman Pat Ryan Continues Relentless Push, Secures More Than $8 Million for Hudson Valley Law Enforcement and First Responders Today, Congressman Pa  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * American Jewish Committee Welcomes E3 Nations Move to Trigger Snapback Sanctions on Iran * American Jewish Committee (AJC) welcomes today's announcement that the E3 countries - France, Germany, and the United Kingdom - will trigger snapback sanctions at the UN Security Council against the Islamic Republic of Iran for violating international agreements tied to its nuclear program.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS FALLOUT FROM TRUMP'S MEDICAID CUTS THREATENS HEALTHCARE FOR OVER 30,000 IN THE CAPITAL REGION, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEW BILL TO REVERSE GOP MEDICAID CUTS, PROTECT RURAL HOSPITALS, LOWER HEALTHCARE... * Trump & NY House GOP Rushed To Pass Largest Healthcare Cut In History To Fund Tax Breaks For Billionaires - Now NY Hospitals Are Beginning To Feel The Impact - With St.  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * As National Debt Surpasses $37 Trillion, Voters Want Congress to Improve Fiscal Outlook * Americans are deeply concerned about the country's fiscal condition after the national debt surpassed $37 trillion this month. With the debt now growing at the rapid rate of a trillion more debt every five months, the U.S. Fiscal Confidence Index is 49 (100 is neutral), indicating that voters are calling for t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, College Point, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing proposed changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Prospective Payment System. In the letter, ADMS expresses its commitment to improving healthcare for patients suffering from ESRD and emphasizes the importance of collaboration with CMS to achieve a more efficient healthcare system. ADMS operates thirtee  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services LLC, College Point, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding proposed changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System and related initiatives. The organization, which operates 13 dialysis facilities in the metropolitan New York City area and serves approximately 2,000 patients, has highlighted several key recommendations aimed at enhancing the quality of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Atlantic Dialysis Management Services, College Point, New York, has sent a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concern over the proposed elimination of formal monitoring of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) care. The organization serves around 2,000 patients in the metropolitan New York City area, advocating for a healthcare system that prioritizes patient-centered and equitable care.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. has submitted a public comment letter to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the proposed modifications to regulatory capital rules, particularly those affecting the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio (eSLR) standards. This commentary emphasizes the critical need for adjustments to leverage ratios in order to enhance   more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg News Receives Nine Finalist Nominations for Gerald Loeb Awards * Bloomberg News has received nine finalist nominations in six categories for the 2025 Gerald Loeb Awards, one of the most prestigious honors in business journalism. The winners will be announced on October 9 in New York City. The Bloomberg News finalists are: Audio Category Odd Lots' Beak Capitalism - Bloomberg News Tra  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Case Report: Vaporized Cannabis Reduces Severity of Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms * New York, NY: Cannabis use is associated with less severe symptoms in a patient undergoing naloxone-precipitated withdrawal, according to a case report published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology. Researchers affiliated with Columbia Unive  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Century Foundation, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education in response to proposed regulatory changes regarding federal student loan programs and institutional accountability. The letter emphasizes the need for robust accountability measures to protect students and taxpayers from low-value educational programs. In the letter, The Century Foundation expresses deep concern about the investment made by students and taxpayers i  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Study Finds We'll Lose Almost 40 Percent of Our Glacial Ice Even if global temperatures plateau, glaciers worldwide will continue to melt. By Emily Cohen A recent study published in Science used glacier models to better understand the effect that each degree of global warming will have on worldwide glacier melt. The impacts of the warming the Earth has already experienced ar  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Connecticut Department of Transportation, on behalf of the states making up the Northeast Corridor have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation responding to the Department's Request for Information regarding surface transportation proposals aimed at addressing America's critical infrastructure needs. The enclosed principles by the Northeast Corridor state members, namely Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Yo  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Dengue-transmitting mosquitos spread from cities to villages in Amazon * The Aedes aegypti mosquito that transmits dengue virus has mostly been considered an urban mosquito, but a new study of rural communities in the Peruvian Amazon suggests that pattern appears to be shifting. A Cornell-led team identified Ae. aegypti populations in 29 of 30 sites in urban and rural communities that were surveyed along major  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Natural Resources Defense Council posted the following news release: * * * Environmental Groups Sue EPA Demanding Protections from Hazardous Chemicals * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- A coalition led by environmental justice organizations filed a suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today for refusing to issue long-overdue rules to prevent hazardous-substance discharges that threaten public health and contaminate waterways. Across the Un  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * FAMILIES CONFRONT LONG-HELD TRUTHS IN THEIR QUEST FOR HEALING IN OWN'S POWERFUL NEW SIX-PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES UNLOCKED: FAMILY SECRETS PREMIERING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 * Trailer HERE and Key Art HERE Los Angeles, CA - This fall, OWN presents Unlocked: Family Secrets, a deeply moving six-part documentary series that explores the emotional impact of  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * First-gen students, families, find camaraderie at Cornell * When Durjoy Bhadra '29 arrived on campus for his first year at Cornell, he worried that the Ivy League institution might be too big and prestigious for him to ever really feel at home. "Not many people from my neighborhood or community go to these sorts of schools," said Bhadra, a global development major in the College of Agriculture and Life Science  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Fox Corporation and YouTube TV Announce Distribution Renewal Agreement * New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA - August 28, 2025 - Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) and YouTube TV today announced a renewal of the full portfolio of FOX networks, including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX Weather, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network, the FOX network and all FOX Local  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2025: * * * Georgia man pleads guilty to his role in fraud conspiracy U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Ameer Clark, 34, of Atlanta, Georgia, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, which carries a maximum of 30 years, and a $1,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Paul E.  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Two-Part Documentary SEEN & HEARD: THE HISTORY OF BLACK TELEVISION Debuts September 9 * * The HBO Original two-part documentary SEEN & HEARD: THE HISTORY OF BLACK TELEVISION, from Issa Rae's HOORAE Media and Ark Media, a film by Giselle Bailey; directed and produced by Giselle Bailey (HBO's "The Legend of the Underground") and Phil Bertel  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Hendricks Chapel Chaplains, Staff and Students Attend Interfaith America Leadership Summit * A dedicated group of chaplains, students and staff from Hendricks Chapel attended the Interfaith America Leadership Summit in Chicago from Aug. 8-10. The multifaith cohort joined more than 700 participants to bridge divides and forge friendships across lines of religious and spiritual differences. Through the theme of  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Innovation, Technology Must Be Harnessed to Rebuild Trust, Shape Safe, Just Future, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Day of Police Cooperation * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for the International Day of Police Cooperation, observed on 7 September: Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are transforming every aspect of our lives -- including policing.   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- It's Electric Inc., a curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) urging the agency to revise its guidelines for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The letter outlines critical recommendations aimed at improving access to electric vehicles for millions of American drivers who lack access to private charging facilities. I  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Ithaca College Department of Physical Therapy, Ithaca, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee's upcoming negotiated rulemaking tied to the student financial aid provisions under Public Law 119-21, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The college advocates for the explicit inclusion of physical therapist degree programs within the regulatory definition  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Jamestown woman pleads guilty for her role in narcotics conspiracy U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Anabell Santiago, 53, of Jamestown, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge John L. Sinatra, Jr. to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, 40 grams or more of fentanyl and cocaine, maintaining a drug in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER CALL FOR LEADERS MEETING ON SEPTEMBER FUNDING DEADLINE * Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune: The September 30th funding deadline will be upon us shortly. It is therefore imperative that we immediately meet upon our return to Congress next week to discuss the need to avert a painful, unnecessary lapse in government funding and to address t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JEFFRIES, SCHUMER CALL FOR LEADERS MEETING ON SEPTEMBER FUNDING DEADLINE * Dear Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader John Thune: The September 30th funding deadline will be upon us shortly. It is therefore imperative that we immediately meet upon our return to Congress next week to discuss the need to avert a painful, unnecessary lapse in government funding and to address the healthcare crisis Repub  more

CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 28 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jermaine Johnson wants to be 'trump card' for Jets defense in return from Achilles injury * New York Jets pass rusher Jermaine Johnson II is healthy after missing most of 2024 with an Achilles tear. The fourth-year pro believes he'll be a difference-maker for the revamped Gang Green defense. "I feel like I can definitely be a trump card for this defense and the team," Johnson said, via  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Josh Riley Leads $500M Push to Save Rural Hospitals on Chopping Block After GOP Budget Cuts * Finger Lakes 1: "Riley has made rural health care a priority in Congress, backing multiple efforts this year to protect small-town hospitals." Congressman Josh Riley is taking decisive action to protect rural hospitals after House Republicans passed nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts in  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * La Casita 'Corporea' Exhibition Explores Identity, Healing, Human Form * The themes of healing, identity and community through the lens of the human body are the focus of a new exhibition at La Casita Cultural Center. Acrylic on canvas by Durkia Estrada A free public event opens "Corporea," which translates to "of the body," on Friday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. with music, traditional Spanish-Caribbean c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Riley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape for Seniors on SNAP * Washington, D.C. - 8/28/25... Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025, a bipartisan bill to simplify the food stamp program for seniors and individuals with disabilities. The legislation cuts through Washington red tape to make it easier for Upst  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Lender Center Faculty Fellow Empowers High Schoolers Via Math, Maps, Data Literacy * Armed with troves of data, maps and charts, graphic visualizations and mathematical skills, groups of local high schoolers are taking innovative approaches to understanding and inspiring solutions to pressing community problems. They are participants in a program led by Nicole Fonger, associate professor of mathematics and ma  more

BRONX, New York, Aug. 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Lions Roar Back: Camera Traps Capture First Cubs in Decades in North-Eastern Central African Republic * Bamingui-Bangoran National Park, Central African Republic, August 28, 2025 -- For decades, lions in the North-Eastern Central African Republic have been on the brink, their numbers diminished by persecution, poaching, and insecurity. Since 2019, monitoring by the W  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Aug. 29 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall WMUL-FM students win Murrow Award Students from WMUL-FM, Marshall University's public radio station, won a 2025 national Edward R. Murrow Award. The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) will honor winners of the National and Student competitions during the Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala on Oct. 13 at Gotham Hall in New York City. More than 5,000 entries from hundreds of digi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Medical Society of the State of New York, Albany, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing significant concerns about proposed changes to the Medicare Part B payment structure for 2026. The letter addresses the implications of the new rules, which MSSNY argues could have detrimental effects on the quality and accessibility of healthcare for millions of Americans. In the letter, MSSNY highlights that while t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Warren, Dozens of Senate, House Lawmakers Open New Investigation Into Trump Administration's Retreat from Enforcement of Corruption Laws * Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) opened a new investigation into the Trump administration's gutting of the Department of Justice's (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) teams that invest  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Navigate Syracuse Like a Pro: Your Digital Toolkit for University Life * Whether you're a first-year student or returning to campus, staying connected and informed is key to a successful year. From mobile apps that streamline your daily routine to social media accounts that keep you in the loop, this guide highlights the essential digital resources to bookmark, download or follow. Make your campus experience   more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New book introduces Maimonides, 'one of civilization's greatest minds' * Moses Maimonides (1138-1204), one of the most significant intellectual figures of the medieval period,worked as a physician, thought like a scientist, and served as a leader of the Jewish community in Cairo. He regarded the goal of human life - the culmination of all other pursuits - to be the attainment of wisdom, according to a new overvi  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * New Research From Falk College Quantifies Europe's Advantage Over USA in Ryder Cup * Using a new metric called "world golf ability," a David B. Falk College of Sport research team has determined that Team Europe's methods of selecting and preparing its Ryder Cup team gives it a significant advantage over Team USA. Played every two years, the Ryder Cup features 24 of the best players from Europe and the Unit  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 28 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * New York Biotech Company Pledges No Animal Tests, Earning PETA Praise * New York - Aleph Farms, an Israel-based biotechnology company and pioneer in lab-grown meat with U.S. headquarters in New York City, receives kudos from PETA today for signing on to a groundbreaking new Eat Without Experiments program that helps shoppers identify food and beverage compani  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education expressing support for the proposed School-Based Mental Health Services Grant Program while advocating for important modifications. The Health Department acknowledges the agency's efforts to enhance mental health services for children and youth but urges a broader inclusion of qualified mental health   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Newly Formed Center for Student Excellence Brings Together, Enhances Student Support Programs * Syracuse University's new Center for Student Excellence, which launches with the start of the 2025-26 academic year, brings together student support programs from across campus and builds on the synergies between them with the mission of helping students thrive and succeed in every aspect of their college experienc  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Announces New Chicago Office at Landmark Salesforce Tower Relocation Enhances Collaboration, Talent Attraction and Long-Term Investment in Chicago * Newmark announces the company will relocate its Chicago office to the newly constructed, 57-story Salesforce Tower Chicago at 333 West Wolf Point Plaza. The firm subleased 24,000 square feet on the 22nd floor of the trophy skyscraper overlooking the Chicago Rive  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges $165 Million Refinancing of Iconic Hollywood Production Campus, Raleigh Studios in CA Newmark announces the Company has arranged a $165 million loan on behalf of Hackman Capital Partners, Affinius Capital and Raleigh Enterprises, for the refinancing of Raleigh Studios, a 314,940-square-foot production campus located in Hollywood, California. Newmark Co-President of Global Debt & Structured Finance Jon  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 29 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates $40.2 Million Sale of Mission-Critical Industrial Facility in Alpharetta, Georgia Newmark announces the Company arranged the $40.2 million sale of 3000 Marconi Drive, a 251,729-square-foot, mission-critical industrial facility located in Alpharetta, Georgia. Newmark Senior Managing Director Casey Keitchen and Associate Director Collin BeVier represented seller JDM Partners. Executive Managing Direc  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Aug. 29 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University Science Students Present at American Chemical Society National Meeting By Lisa McMahon Eight students from Niagara University's Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics presented their research at the American Chemical Society's fall national meeting, Aug. 17-21, 2025. Three of their peers, three members of the faculty, and two recent graduates also attended the meeting, whic  more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Aug. 29 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones Receives Grant to Explore Role of Children's Literature in Social Justice By Lisa McMahon Dr. Carol Doyle-Jones, academic associate dean and associate professor in the College of Education, Niagara University in Ontario, is the recipient of a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Explore Grant for her literacy-based teacher education pilot research called "Reimaging the Bo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- NY Kidney Hypertension Medicine, Queens, and Tidal Dialysis LLC, Brooklyn, New York, have submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing pressing issues surrounding the treatment and management of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Their communication underscores significant regulatory barriers affecting home-only dialysis clinics and advocates for improved interoperability in renal care. In their letter, the organizations detail  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening * GO2 for Lung Cancer recognizes NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County for commitment to highest standards in lung cancer early detection through low dose CT screening Aug 28, 2025 CT Scan located in the radiology department at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County NYC  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [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: * * * PEN America Condemns Trump Administration's Decision to Withdraw from Participation in the Universal Periodic Review Process at the United Nations * (WASHINGTON) -- PEN America condemned the Trump administration's unprecedented withdrawal from participation in the upcoming United Nations  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Point of Contact Marks 50 Years With Landmark Exhibition * To commemorate its 50th anniversary Punto de Contacto/Point of Contact, Inc. (POC) is presenting "50 Sin Cuenta," a landmark exhibition of contemporary Latin American art drawn from its own permanent collection. An opening event will be held Friday, Sept. 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the newly renovated Warehouse Gallery at the Nancy Cantor Warehou  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Recruiting 44 Million More Teachers, Closing Staggering Pay Gap Crucial to Achieve Quality Education by 2030, Deputy Secretary-General Tells World Summit * Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed's remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the World Summit on Teachers, in Santiago today: It is a privilege to join you here in Santiago for this World Summit on Teachers. I offer my deep appreciation   more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Remembering the Legacy of Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy * Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy, dean emerita of the School of Information Studies (iSchool) and former interim vice chancellor and provost, passed away on Aug. 21. A pioneering scholar and researcher in natural language processing, she was 81. Elizabeth (Liz) DuRoss Liddy Liddy G'77, G'88 was a native of Utica, New York. The starting point of her care  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Renee Crown Honors Program Announces New Professors, New Coursework * The Renee Crown University Honors Program provides an innovative community where high-achieving students at Syracuse University can hone their research and academic skills in a challenging yet supportive environment. Through specialized offerings of cutting-edge courses, lectures and opportunities for independent research, Honors students a  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Renowned Specialist to Lead New Dry Eye Service at NYU Langone Eye Center * A renowned ophthalmologist and dry eye specialist, Mina Massaro-Giordano, MD, has been appointed to head NYU Langone Health's newly established Dry Eye Service in the Department of Ophthalmology (link is external). With more than 25 years dedicated  more

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Study Reveals New Clues to Pancreatic Cancer Spread -- and a Possible Way to Stop It * BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Researchers at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered new evidence on how pancreatic cancer spreads. In a new study in the journal Molecular Cancer, the team describes how a protein called HNF1A may help drive metastasis -  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 29 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Why Cheap Cigarettes From Other States Are a Costly Problem for New York City By Andrew Smith New York City has the highest cigarette taxes in the nation, but Rutgers Health research indicates that many smokers illegally avoid them. Most cigarette packs littered on city streets came from out-of-state sources or bore no tax stamps, according to a study that suggests widespread evasion of the city's stee  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Platts, a division of S&P Global Commodity Insights, New York, and CME Group, Chicago, Illinois, are collaborating to enhance transparency in the US spot physical aluminum market. The companies announced on August 28, 2025, plans to launch a new, screen-based price assessment tool called PlattsView, which is expected to go live in January 2026. The new platform will be integrated into the Platts Market-On-Close (MOC) process for the US Aluminum P1020 Midwest Transactio  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Missile, Drone Attacks by Russian Federation on Ukrainian Cities * The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: The Secretary-General condemns the overnight missile and drone attacks by the Russian Federation on Ukrainian cities, which killed and injured many civilians, including children. The attacks also damaged facilit  more

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 28 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Solar farm shade in the fall reduces radish and radicchio yields * A series of studies by Cornell researchers is testing how crops might grow when planted between rows of solar panels on a solar farm in New York state. By acquiring real data, researchers may provide farmers and policymakers with important information, as growing crops between rows of solar panels to maximize dual land use will be increasingly   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) on Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud's Retirement Announcement * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: "I thank Chancellor Kent Syverud for his years of service and leadership, and I wish him and his wife, Dr. Ruth Chen, the very best as they transition to this new chapter of   more

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 29 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Stony Brook University Launches CLEAR-IP to Advance Industry Partnerships in Research * Stony Brook University has announced the launch of its new Commercial Licensing and Express IP terms for Applied Research (CLEAR-IP) program, an innovative and flexible approach to licensing intellectual property (IP) developed through applied research partnerships with indu  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Atmospheric Sciences Research Center to Host Conference on Weather's Impact on Renewable Energy Development and Innovation On Sept. 10-11, the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC) will convene hundreds of industry experts and decision-makers for its third annual Renewable Energy Pathways Conference, which will focus on the weather's impact on energy development and innovation.  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Study Highlights How Tribal Libraries Bridge the Digital Divide By Michael Parker A new study led by researchers at the University at Albany's Center for Technology in Government finds that in some rural and tribal communities, the public library remains the single most important access point for technology, learning and civic engagement -- often functioning as the community's primary link to the  more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Study Reveals a Maya Town's Defiant Stand in Early Colonial Era By Michael Parker In the rolling countryside of the northern Yucatan, a team of researchers has brought to light the story of Hunacti -- a short-lived 16th-century mission town whose stone streets and Spanish-style church mask a deeper narrative of relentless persecution, resilience and a quiet adherence to Maya religious traditions.  more

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 29 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Early Career Investigator Receives Grant to Advance Kidney Disease Research Robert Bronstein's work centers on cellular activities that affect the central filtration unit of the kidney * Robert Bronstein, PhD, a faculty research investigator in the Department of Medicine's Division of Nephrology and Hypertension in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at   more

STONY BROOK, New York, Aug. 29 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Suffolk County Launches its First-Ever Drowning Prevention Action Plan Developed by The ZAC Foundation, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, and Stop Drowning Now, With Input from Over 30 Suffolk County Stakeholders, Vital Initiative to Serve as a Comprehensive Roadmap to Address County's Alarming Rise in Drownings * In a crucial effort to address the troubling ri  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT/TBS/truTV September Programming Highlights * The TNT, TBS, truTV September programming lineup is as follows: Monday, September 1st * Friends "Going into Labor" Labor Day Marathon on TBS - 10:00am ET/PT * Labor Day Movie Marathon on TNT * "Fast Five" - 12:00pm ET/PT * "Fast & Furious 6" - 2:30pm ET/PT * "Kingsman: The Secret Serv  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Tracfone Introduces Its First-Ever Unlimited Plan with Tracfone Freedom * NEW YORK - Tracfone Wireless, a leading prepaid, no contract wireless service provider, today announced the launch of Tracfone Freedom, a new mobile plan that delivers truly unlimited talk, text, and data for just $45 per month with Auto-pay. This marks the brand's   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * U.S. Department of Transportation and Amtrak Unveil Timeline for NewYork Penn Station Transformation Project * Construction to begin by the end of 2027 NEW YORK - The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Amtrak have revealed next steps for the transformation of New York Penn Station into an iconic, world-class station. This includes the solicitation of a master developer to participa  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * United Nations Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Denounces E1 Settlement Plan, Demands Immediate Halt of All Illegal Settlement Activity * The following statement was issued today by the Bureau of the General Assembly's Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People: The Bureau of the UN Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People rejects and c  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate study finds Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander people have highest stroke rate in U.S A new study found that Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander people had the highest rate of stroke among people from other race and ethnic groups, with a rate more than three times higher than that of white people. The study is published on Aug. 27 in Neurology(R)  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon to speak at BofA Securities Media, Communications Entertainment Conference Sept. 3 * NEW YORK, N.Y. \- Sowmyanarayan Sampath, Executive Vice President for Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and CEO for Verizon Consumer, is scheduled to speak at the BofA Securities 2025 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Wednesday, Septemb  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- YourCoach Health, Brooklyn, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to improve the structure of health coaching services within Medicare and Medicaid programs. The organization emphasizes the urgent need for policy adjustments to address chronic disease management, encouraging the adoption of lifestyle interventions that could significantly impact public health. In the letter, YourCoach Heal  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release: * * * YouTube Scambaiters Help Dismantle $65 Million Multinational Fraud Ring Targeting Thousands of Seniors Twenty-eight alleged members of a Chinese organized crime ring are charged in four federal grand jury indictments with participating in a massive $65 million fraud scheme targeting thousands of seniors across the United States--including a 97-year  more