NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * $22 Million Relief: Verizon Launches Bold Initiative for Veterans * CHICAGO, IL \- Verizon is elevating its commitment to support military veterans by committing $22 million in debt relief through 2026 through its continued partnership with ForgiveCo. The partnership has already erased $8.79 million in medical debt for over 6,000 veterans  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * 'They see us as targets': Iran's Brutal Repression of Journalistic Freedom * 'Don't step outside your house. You are going to be arrested again.' September 3, 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to be one of the most dangerous places in the world for independent journalists to work. Journalists who stray from the official state line in their reporting are s  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * 20 Things You Need to Know About NBC Sunday Night Football's 20th Season * NBC Sports ' Sunday Night Football is kicking off its milestone 20th season as primetime's biggest stage for the NFL. From historic matchups to streaming innovations, here are 20 things you need to know about this landmark season. 20\. The 20th season of Sunday Night Football kicks off on September 4. NB  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- AARP (formerly American Association of Retired Persons) issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Age-Friendly Cities on the Rise: AARP Network Reaches 1,000 Communities as Local Policy Shifts Take Hold Hudson, New York becomes the latest to join a fast-growing movement making cities more livable for all ages * AARP today announced there are now 1,000 communities in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, a nationwide movement transfor  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Adds Chapter on Auditing Crypto Lending and Borrowing to Digital Assets Practice Aid The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has added a new chapter to its Digital Assets Practice Aid that gives practitioners practical guidance for auditing lending and borrowing transactions of digital assets. The update reflects the rapid growth of crypto markets and the nee  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Austin Convention Center Redevelopment Project Updates * Construction at the Austin Convention Center has officially entered a new phase with the commencement of diaphragm wall (D-wall) activities. This critical milestone marks the transition from demolition and site preparation to the commencement of true structural construction on the project. The D-wall system will serve as the founda  more

UPTON, New York, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Biologists Engineer Larger, Tougher Crops for Fuel, Bioproducts * UPTON, N.Y. -- Cell walls don't just provide support and protection for plants -- they're also packed with energy-rich biomaterials that could open new pathways for additional fuel, chemical, and material sources in the U.S. That's why biologists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven N  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release: * * * Blackstone Strategic Partners Closes Largest Infrastructure Secondaries Fund Ever Raised at $5.5 Billion Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced the final close on $5.5 billion for its latest infrastructure secondaries fund, Strategic Partners Infrastructure IV L.P., and its related committed program vehicles. SP Infrastructure IV is the world's largest dedicated infrastructure secondaries fund raised to-date  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Bloomberg Expands Tax Data Suite with International Transaction Tax Solution to Streamline Compliance Operations New Data License solution covering 28 transaction tax regimes across EMEA and APAC, automates identification of taxable financial instruments, calculation of tax obligations and rationale for taxation * Bloomberg today announced the release of an International Tax data solution covering Financial Transaction Tax (FTT  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CALS administrator wins Award for Staff Integrity and Inclusion * Adrienne Mason, administrative director for two departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Employee Assembly's Award for Staff Integrity and Inclusion. She was honored at a ceremony on Aug. 29 in Mann Library. The award recognizes staff members who embody honesty, fairness and a d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * The Ford Foundation spends $20 million-per-month on lefty advocacy The Ford Foundation's charitable agenda includes healthy funding for the opponents of reliable energy; the enemies of free enterprise; and the supporters of a one-sided, partisan version of "democracy." By Ken Braun Make the Road New York (MRNY) and CASA are such radical supporters of illegal immigration that they have   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Delivers Opening Statement in Markup for Cybersecurity Reauthorizations, Legislation to Strengthen DHS's Counterterrorism Mission Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) delivered the following opening statement during a markup to consider legislation that will preserve essentia  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 (TNSrpt) -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release: * * * Citi Whitepaper: Global Post-Trade Industry Poised for Further Transformation Driven by Digital Assets, Accelerated Settlements and the Adoption of AI * London - Citi's latest " Securities Services Evolution " whitepaper details how the global post-trade industry is poised for further transformation in speed, resili  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN to Broadcast Live Farm Aid 40 on Saturday, September 20 at 7pm ET * September 3rd, 2025 FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM FARM AID BOARD MEMBERS WILLIE NELSON, NEIL YOUNG, JOHN MELLENCAMP, DAVE MATTHEWS, AND MARGO PRICE NEW YORK - (September 3, 2025) - CNN will partner with Farm Aid, which has been supporting family farms and building a vibrant agricultural community in America since 1985, to air the 40t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN'S BREADTH OF COVERAGE AND ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING DRAW CROSS-PLATFORM AUDIENCES IN AUGUST * September 3rd, 2025 TOP 5 MOST-WATCHED CABLE NETWORK LIVE AID: WHEN ROCK 'N' ROLL TOOK ON THE WORLD MARKS BEST PERFORMANCE OF A CNN ORIGINAL SERIES IN A YEAR DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT CONTINUES TO GROW ALONGSIDE SUBSCRIPTION PUSH NEW YORK, NY -- (SEPTEMBER 3, 2025) -- CNN delivered another strong month of performa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Have I Got News For You Announces Season 3 Premiere Episode Guests * September 3rd, 2025 NEW SEASON PREMIERES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 9PM ET/PT ON CNN NEW YORK - (September 3, 2025) - U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett and comedian, actor, writer and producer Dave Foley will join as guests on the season 3 premiere episode of CNN's Have I Got News For You, the American version of the long-runni  more

HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 3 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Accepted Into New England Commission of Higher Education * Colgate faculty and staff are ready to take advantage of new opportunities for assessment and peer review that come with the University's recent acceptance into the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). NECHE is an accrediting agency with more than 200 member institutions, including several Ivy League schools. Colgate  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN'S "STOP CHINESE FENTANYL ACT" PASSES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES * Congressman Pat Ryan's "Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act" Passes House of Representatives Last night, Congressman Ryan's "Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act" passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support Ryan is urging the Senate to pass the bill and send it to the President's desk Ryan's legislation sanctions opio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Sets the Record Straight: One Big Beautiful Bill Ends Medicaid Loopholes and Protects Taxpayers * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today highlighted how the One Big Beautiful Bill closes Obamacare eligibility loopholes that Albany exploited for years, ensuring fairness for taxpayers and protecting federal health care programs for American citizens. F  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * CEP Statement on Targeted Strike Killing Hamas Spokesperson Abu Obeida On August 30, 2025, Israeli forces conducted an airstrike in the Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, targeting an apartment reportedly sheltering Abu Obeida, who served as the long standing spokesperson and central media figure of the Izz ad Din al Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas. Israeli officials--including Prime Minister  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Crowning glory: McGraw Tower's renovations are complete * After more than two years of renovation and restoration, McGraw Tower is finally free of scaffolding. Above all - literally and figuratively - is a brand-new roof. "Everyone - from the designers and contractors to our campus roofing experts - expects it to last us another 100 years," says Jon Ladley, director of facilities planning for Cornell Universit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 4 -- Westwood One, a subsidiary of Cumulus Media, issued the following news release: * * * Cumulus Media's Westwood One, Official Network Audio Partner of the NFL, Celebrates 39th Season and Announces 2025 NFL Lineup and Programming Highlights, From Opening Night Kickoff to Superbowl LX Westwood One to Offer Football Fans Prime Time Action, With Expanded Pregame Shows for Monday Night Football, Weekday Specialty Programs, and More New Westwood One Sports Brand Site an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Cyber Leaders Across Sectors Endorse Homeland Republicans' Legislation to Extend, Reform Critical Tools Before They Expire This week, cybersecurity leaders across the private sector, non-profits, and state and local governments endorsed two pieces of legislation critical for our nation's cybersecurity posture that are slated for markup   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Darren Walker Releases The Idea of America: Reflections on Inequality, Democracy, and the Values We Share With a foreword by President Bill Clinton, Walker calls on Americans to reclaim hope, bridge divides, and reimagine the common good * Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation and one of today's most influential voices on democracy and justice, today released his landmark book, The Idea of A  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Doctorow to discuss the digital world as A.D. White professor-at-large * Science fiction author, activist and journalist Cory Doctorow will visit Cornell Sept. 11-19 as an A.D. White Professor at Large, taking part in several events hosted by the Departments of Science and Technology Studies and History in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), the Milstein Program in Technology and Humanity and Cornell Tech. H  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Dual-campus visit highlights A.D. White Professors-at-Large lineup * For his first trip to Cornell as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large, best-selling writer and technology blogger-activist Cory Doctorow will make the program's second dual-campus visit, ending his week at Cornell Tech in New York City. Doctorow, recognized for his contributions in the area of digital sovereignty, will be on the Ithaca campus Sep  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Accounts, Including Accounts Sharing Bomb Making Instructions, Found on TikTok, Extreme Right Telegram Users Promote Antisemitism Following Minnesota Catholic School Shooting The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports weekly on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Last week, CEP researchers foun  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: * * * FICC Submits Rule Filing with the SEC for Approval to Offer New "Collateral-in-Lieu" Service as Part of its Sponsored General Collateral Offering * New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, September 3, 2025 - The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Food Network's Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking Kicks off the Holidays with a New Chapter of Magical Dessert Artistry * FOOD NETWORK'S HARRY POTTER: WIZARDS OF BAKING KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAYS WITH A NEW CHAPTER OF MAGICAL DESSERT ARTISTRY HOSTED BY JAMES AND OLIVER PHELPS, CHAPTER TWO PREMIERES SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2, AND FEATURES SPECIAL GUESTS WARWICK DAV  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Fox Business Network, a unit of Fox News Media, issued the following news release: * * * FOX BUSINESS NETWORK POSTS DOUBLE-DIGIT GAINS OVER CNBC IN BUSINESS DAY, MARKET HOURS AND TOTAL DAY VIEWERS IN AUGUST 2025 FBN Secures Seven of the Top Ten Business Programs with Total Viewers 'Kudlow' and 'Varney & Co.' Ranked as the Top Two Business Programs CNBC Delivers Its Lowest Rated Month with Primetime Viewers and the Demo in Over 30 Years * FOX Business Network (FBN) d  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * Fox Corporation Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch to Participate in Upcoming Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference * New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA - September 3, 2025 - Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) today announced that Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch will participate in the Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Fox News Channel, a unit of Fox News Media, issued the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL BEATS EVERY NETWORK IN PRIMETIME FOR ENTIRE SUMMER 'The Five' is Number One Show on Television at 5 PM/ET 'Special Report' and 'FOX & Friends' Trounce Broadcast Competition in Major Markets Around the Country CNN and MSNBC Sink to Historic Lows in the 25-54 Demo Throughout August * FOX News Channel (FNC) continued its historic run throughout August finishing as the to  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 3 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * From Beekeeping to Off-Road Racing: Find Your People Among the Many Recognized Student Organizations * Students with Otto's Army cheer on the Syracuse University football team in the JMA Wireless Dome. Whenever a Syracuse University team plays inside the JMA Wireless Dome, they feed off the energy provided by Otto's Army, the passionate group of students who transform the JMA Dome into the Loud House. Ott  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * From the New Prez at PETA to the New Head of Vogue: We're Rooting for a Great New Era of Kindness to Animals * New York - Following the announcement of Chloe Malle as Vogue's new editor--and after Malle was quoted as saying, "There has to be a noticeable shift that makes this mine"--PETA's new President, Tracy Reiman, sent a letter to Malle today urging her t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillen-Backed Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025 Passes House * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R.2643 (link is external), the bipartisan Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025. This legislation would require the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress regarding the ties between  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Altice USA (formerly the Cablevision Systems) posted the following news release: * * * Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce and Optimum Business Announce Winners of the Lifting Up Small Business Grants * 25 small businesses will be awarded a $5,000 grant to support their long-term success GREENVILLE, NC (SEPTEMBER 3, 2025) \- Optimum Business, the leading provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, along with their  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Max To Stream Live All Elite Wrestling Pay-Per-View Events, Starting With "AEW All Out" On Saturday, September 20 At 3 P.M. ET * Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO Max and All Elite Wrestling today announced a groundbreaking expansion of their nearly six-year relationship, with the launch of AEW pay-per-view events on HBO Max, starting with AEW All Out on  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Original Comedy Special CALEB HEARON: MODEL COMEDIAN Debuts September 19 * * Comedian, writer, and actor Caleb Hearon ("So True with Caleb Hearon," HBO Max's "Sweethearts," "The Devil Wears Prada 2") makes his first hour-long HBO Original comedy special debut in CALEB HEARON: MODEL COMEDIAN, premiering FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT).  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Recounts Tenacity, Valor of World War I-era Black Infantry Regiment * Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth today recounted the tenacity and valor of a World War I-era all-Black National Guard unit, as descendants of those soldiers accepted the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of their ancestors' actions during an award ceremony in Washington. Taking place in the U.S. Capitol's Emancipation Hall, the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Hispanic Federation, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) expressing strong opposition to proposed changes to the H-2A guest worker program, which governs temporary agricultural employment in the United States. The organization warns that the revisions could negatively impact working conditions for both H-2A and domestic workers while potentially decreasing economic output in the agricultural sector. In their comments,   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * Obtaining Prefrontal Cortex Biopsies During Deep Brain Stimulation Adds No Risk to Procedure Mount Sinai findings address unmet need for collecting living human brain tissue to advance medical research * Obtaining prefrontal cortex biopsies during deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery in living patients does not increase the risk of adverse events or cognitive decline compared t  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 3 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Ice Cream Wars Invade Providence! PETA's 'I Scream' Truck Rolls in After Big Apple Brawl * Providence, R.I. - On Thursday, PETA's famous--or infamous --"I Scream" truck is rolling into Providence hot off the uproar it caused in New York, where its presence triggered a meltdown in other food truck vendors who tried to block the truck, ran over a PETA staff mem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Joins Sean Hannity to Discuss Space Command, NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani, and the Radical State of the Democratic Party * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Hannity on Fox News to discuss President Trump's announcement returning Space Command permanent headquarters to Huntsville, Alabama, as well as radical Democratic New York City mayoral c  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * In Corporate America, 2026 Pay Raise Budgets Projected to Hold Steady * Amid widespread economic uncertainty, employees at US corporations have reason tobreathe a small sigh of relief. A new study projects next year's pay raise budgets to be on par with 2025. The Conference Board survey showscompanies are planning to increase their salary budgets by an average of 3.4% in 2026--in line with 2025 reported incr  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In Plainview, Gillibrand Pushes For Funding To Support Mental Health Services For Law Enforcement * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, visited the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association to highlight the $500,000 in congressionally directed spending (CDS) she is working to secure to expand the mental health services for law enf  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LaLota Announces Over $2 Million in Federal Funding for Suffolk County Airports * HAUPPAUGE, NY \- Representative Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) today announced more than $2 million in federal funding for critical airport infrastructure upgrades at Francis S. Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach and Elizabeth Field on Fishers Island. These grants, awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 3 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Legacy Families Reflect on Welcome Week and What It Means to Be Orange * How does it feel to follow in your older sibling's footsteps at the same university? SU News wanted to know so we asked five pairs of siblings--each including one who already graduated and one who is just starting their Orange journey--to reflect on their Welcome Week experiences and share how they will be forever connected by Syracuse U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Macy's Inc., New York, reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, surpassing company expectations and leading it to raise its full-year outlook for both net sales and adjusted diluted earnings per share. The company achieved net sales of $4.8 billion, a figure that exceeded guidance and reflected its strongest comparable sales growth in 12 quarters. The positive performance was attributed to gains across its various brands, including its "Reimagin  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Sept. 3, 2025, to the New York Times: * * * New Tech Can Change a City. New York Learned That the Hard Way with Uber By Nicole Gelinas Waymo wants to come to New York City. The driverless-ride company, owned by Google's parent, Alphabet, has begun testing its electric Jaguars, with a person operating the cars as state law requires, in a pilot program. Waymo operates smoothly in cities including San  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Daily Wire: * * * The Broken Chain of Trust in Pediatric Gender Medicine * New videos show that the American Medical Association president does not understand evidence-based medicine and defers to untrustworthy colleagues. The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest and most powerful doctors' organization in the United States. It has also consistently supported pediatric medical transitio  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release: * * * The Media Audit Joins RAB for Upcoming "Radio Works for Financial Services" Live Presentation Thank you for sharing this information and resource with your readers. As a continuation of RAB's ongoing 'Radio Works' initiative, the next presentation in the series, "Radio Works for Financial Services," will help sellers and managers understand how they can pitch, service and retain clients in an important  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: House Committee Releases First Batch of Epstein Files * WASHINGTON (September 3, 2025) -On Tuesday, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released over 30,000 pages of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This release comes after bipartisan calls for more transparency in the case. Representative Robert Garcia of California, said in a statement to The N  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) outlining key recommendations for the upcoming reauthorization of the surface transportation bill. The MTA aims to ensure the continued improvement and efficiency of transportation infrastructure across the nation. In its letter, the MTA emphasized the importance of direct appropriations for the State of Good Repair Formula Progra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- NASDAQ, New York, has proposed new enhancements to its listing standards, aiming to strengthen investor protections and ensure market integrity. The proposed updates introduce stricter requirements for companies on public float and capital raised during initial public offerings. Additionally, new procedures would accelerate the suspension and delisting of companies that fall out of compliance. According to NASDAQ on Sept. 3, 2025, these changes reflect its ongoing effor  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- At the 2025 AP Annual Conference, the College Board and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Foundation brought together business and community leaders to address a critical question: how to prepare today's students for tomorrow's jobs. The event highlighted a major new initiative, AP Career Kickstart(TM), designed to equip high schoolers with skills for in-demand fields. At the forefront of the new program are two courses being piloted nationwide: AP Business with Person  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * New Episode Of HBO Original Documentary Series THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED Debuts September 18 * * The acclaimed HBO Original documentary series THE CASE AGAINST ADNAN SYED continues with "Part Five: The Tree Grew," directed by Academy Award (r) nominated director Amy J. Berg (HBO's "Phoenix Rising," "It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley"), debuting THURSDAY  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New Journal Article Highlights Multibenefit Land Repurposing as an Innovative Approach to Strengthen Rural Resilience * (SACRAMENTO, CA - Sept. 3, 2025) A new peer-reviewed article in Frontiers in Water outlines how multibenefit land repurposing can serve as an innovative strategy to respond to water scarcity while fostering healthier rural communities and ecosystems. The ar  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of 97,125-SF Mixed-Use Medical Office and Retail Center in Torrance, California Newmark announces the Company has arranged the lease-hold sale of Madison Park, a 97,125-square-foot mixed-use medical office and neighborhood retail center located at 3445, 3511 & 3525 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance, California. Newmark Co-Head, U.S. Capital Markets Kevin Shannon, Vice Chairman Ken White and Seni  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Sale of Willamette Marketplace in West Linn, Oregon Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale of Willamette Marketplace, a premier mixed-use asset comprising medical office and retail space in the Portland suburb of West Linn, Oregon. Developed in 2008, the five-building campus totals 63,078 rentable square feet and is 93% leased, anchored by Northwest Primary Care and Goldfish Swim School.   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Facilitates 2nd Street USA's Expansion into Florida with New Lease at Miami's Society Wynwood Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new retail lease on behalf of leading Japanese second-hand fashion retailer 2nd Street USA at Society Wynwood, a recently delivered mixed-use development in the heart of Miami's Wynwood Arts District. The lease marks the retailer's first location in Florida, expanding its U  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Joins Press Conference Discussing Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress * WATCH HERE (link is external) Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) joined Members of Congress for a press conference discussing the new bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, legislation that aims to ban Members of Congress and their families from engagin  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. student's nonprofit seeks to protect Amazonian biodiversity and culture * While working alongside indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon, Ethan Duvall had a realization: most people wanted to preserve the rich natural ecosystems they had inherited from generations before - yet, without sustainable income opportunities, many are left with few options beyond destructive industries like illegal gold   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following news release: * * * Response to Panama's Ambassador to the U.S. Attack on UANI United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and Ambassador Mark D. Wallace issued the following statement in response to Panama's ambassador to the United States attacking UANI, after UANI called for its government to be held accountable for Iranian sanctions evasion during its August presidency of the U.N. Security Council: "P  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Rockefeller Foundation Supports New Initiative to Advance Development Finance Towards Creating Resilient Economies in Asia * ~New US$200,000 effort to build regional leadership ahead of the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) Meetings from on October 12-18 in Bangkok ~Grant to scale Asian-led solutions and connect capital to communities across the region, lifting vulne  more

ITHACA, New York, Sept. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Sci-fi author Doctorow to kick off A.D. White series in Ithaca, NYC * For his first trip to Cornell as an A.D. White Professor-at-Large, best-selling writer and technology blogger-activist Cory Doctorow will make the program's second dual-campus visit, ending his week at Cornell Tech in New York City. Doctorow, recognized for his contributions in the area of digital sovereignty, will be on the Ithaca campus Se  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Singapore Charities Awarded S$360K in Grants to Boost Data Innovation for Social Impact Singapore, September 3, 2025 - Bloomberg has announced the recipients of its Data for Good Exchange (D4GX) grant and accelerator program in Singapore. Six local charities have each been awarded S$60,000, along with access to a three-month mentorship initiative pairing them with data experts. The purpose of the award is to help charities utiliz  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has cleared a collection of artworks for entry into the United States for an exhibition titled "Monet and Venice." The pieces on loan from owners and custodians overseas will be on temporary display at the Brooklyn Museum in Brooklyn, New York, and the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California. Other locations might be added to the tour. The department confirmed the art is of cultural importance. A determination was also made that t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of State has cleared a collection of artworks for entry into the U.S. for a temporary exhibition titled "Renoir Drawings." The objects will be on display at the Morgan Library and Museum in New York City. The exhibit may also be presented at other venues not yet announced. A determination was made that the imported works have cultural importance and that their temporary exhibition in the country serves the national interest. This decision ensur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Staten Island BP Fossella Opposes Williams NESE Pipeline * Republican official warns project would raise bills, threaten Raritan Bay Staten Island, NY -- Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella has formally urged the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to reject the proposed Williams Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) pipeline. In a letter submitted   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Introduces Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act to End Sex-Based Quotas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik introduced the Fairness in Higher Education Accreditation Act to bar accreditors from compelling institutions to adopt racial or sex-based quotas and requires accreditors to consider a school's commitment to academic freedom f  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * History Lecturer Lenart Named Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2025-26 By Michael Parker When UAlbany's Camelia Lenart first encountered the history of the Fulbright Program, she wasn't reading about it in a brochure -- she was holding original archival documents in her hands while visiting the United Kingdom's National Archives at Kew in London. "I was deeply impressed by its core values, mission and the idea  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 3 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Tissue Forces Help Shape Developing Organs * A new study looks at the physical forces that help shape developing organs. Scientists in the past believed that the fast-acting biochemistry of genes and proteins is responsible for directing this choreography. But new research from the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) shows that steady, powerful flows of tissue might be equally significant in shaping an organ's  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Festival Announces Interview with Mike Pence on Sept. 18 * The Atlantic Festival includes Richard Ayoade, Ken Burns, Tom Hanks, Allison Janney, Arvind Krishna, David Letterman, Tekedra Mawakana, and Lt. General H.R. McMaster, plus screenings of The American Revolution, The Diplomat, The Lowdown, Dread Beat an Blood, and Love+War The Atlantic is  more

HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 2 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * The Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate Expands Its Size * Colgate University is nearly doubling the cohort of its Tuck Business Bridge Program at Colgate, from 25 to 40 students, after a successful launch last year. Colgate and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College formed an institutional partnership in 2024, giving Colgate students access to the rigorous Tuck Business Bridge Program. Throu  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 2 [Category: BizEntertainment Industry] -- Sony Music Entertainment issued the following news release: * * * The Vanishing of Janis Rose, New Podcast From Sony Music, Tells the Tale of a Woman Who Disappears From Her Seemingly Picture Perfect Life * Season Explores the Twists and Turns of Janis Rose and Who She Truly Is All Episodes Available on The Binge Today New York, NY - September 2, 2025 - Sony Music Entertainment today announced the premiere of The Vanishing of Jan  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Improve Indoor Air Quality * WASHINGTON, DC -- As millions of students, teachers, and faculty across the nation head back to school, Congressmen Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced their Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, bipartisan legislation that protects public health from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). In particula  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 4 -- United Against Nuclear Iran issued the following news release: * * * UANI Statement on Targeted Strike Killing Houthi "Prime Minister" Al-Rahawi On August 28, 2025, an Israeli precision airstrike--codenamed Operation Lucky Drop--targeted and killed Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al Rahawi, prime minister of the Houthi led regime based in Sanaa, along with several ministers. Al Rahawi was appointed in August 2024 by the Houthi-run Supreme Political Council to lead the so-called "Gove  more

BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * How to best support medical patients without homes Study shows communication is key to improving care for unhoused people after hospitalization * After unhoused people leave the hospital, they achieve the best outcomes when leaders and frontline staff at health and social service agencies work together to provide care, according to new research from the U  more