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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday September 12, 2025 ( 101 items )  

'Sacred Ground' exhibit receives Historic Ithaca preservation award
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Sacred Ground' exhibit receives Historic Ithaca preservation award * The exhibit "Sacred Ground: Excavating Black History at Ithaca's Freedom Church" has won a preservation award from Historic Ithaca for its public contribution to scholarship in local archaeology and community history, according to Historic Ithaca. "The objects recovered from St. James are for the most part quite small," says co-curator Adam  more

Adelphi University: Faculty Represent a Broad Range of Disciplines
GARDEN CITY, New York, Sept. 12 -- Adelphi University issued the following news: * * * Faculty Represent a Broad Range of Disciplines Adelphi welcomes 14 new faculty members to four of our colleges. "Adelphi is delighted to welcome our new faculty members to our community this fall," said Interim Provost Susan E. Dinan, PhD. "Experts from a broad range of disciplines, including audiology, English, psychology and nursing, are joining us and will expand the offerings of departments and enrich   more

Angelina Wang joins Cornell Tech to rethink AI fairness
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Angelina Wang joins Cornell Tech to rethink AI fairness * As generative AI reshapes how we communicate, work, and make decisions, Angelina Wang is making sure these systems serve everyone -- not just a privileged few. As a new assistant professor of information science at Cornell Tech and the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science, Wang brings a sharp sociotechnical lens to the fas  more

Binghamton University: Blue Envelope Program Builds Trust Between Students and Campus Police
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 11 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Blue Envelope Program builds trust between students and campus police Designed for individuals with autism, the program reduces anxiety during traffic stops and encourages clearer communication. By Brett Ford This fall, Binghamton University introduced the Blue Envelope Program on campus -- a mental health and equality initiative designed to foster clearer communication and deeper trust between the Univ  more

Bloomberg Launches New Green Bond Alignment Field for Hong Kong Insurance Authority's Valuation and Capital Guidelines
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Bloomberg Launches New Green Bond Alignment Field for Hong Kong Insurance Authority's Valuation and Capital Guidelines Hong Kong -- Bloomberg today announced the launch of a new data field that indicates whether a green bond aligns with the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA)'s new valuation and capital guidelines, helping insurance firms and other financial institutions comply with regulatory requirements for sustainable inves  more

Bloomberg Launches New Green Bond Alignment Field for Hong Kong Insurance Authority's Valuation and Capital Guidelines
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Bloomberg Launches New Green Bond Alignment Field for Hong Kong Insurance Authority's Valuation and Capital Guidelines Hong Kong -- Bloomberg today announced the launch of a new data field that indicates whether a green bond aligns with the Hong Kong Insurance Authority (HKIA)'s new valuation and capital guidelines, helping insurance firms and other financial institutions comply with regulatory requirements for  more

Chairman Garbarino Joins Fox Business to Condemn Political Violence, Honor Charlie Kirk's Legacy, and Fight for 9/11 Survivors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Chairman Garbarino Joins Fox Business to Condemn Political Violence, Honor Charlie Kirk's Legacy, and Fight for 9/11 Survivors Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) joined Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" to honor the legacy of Charlie Kirk and condemn the heinous political violence that to  more

CNN's Clare Duffy Promoted to Reporter
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN's Clare Duffy Promoted to Reporter * September 11th, 2025 NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 - CNN has promoted Clare Duffy to Reporter, the network announced today. Duffy is the host of CNN's podcast "Terms of Service with Clare Duffy," where she explains how evolving technologies work and what they mean for everyday life. Her recent reporting has explored how AI is reshaping the workforce as well  more

Cole Remembers September 11, 2001
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Cole Remembers September 11, 2001 * | CONTACT : Olivia Porcaro (link sends email) 202-225-6165 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement in remembrance of the tragedy that occurred in the United States of America on September 11, 2001: "On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed when the United States was struck by horrific acts of terror a  more

Colgate in the Media: August 2025
HAMILTON, New York, Sept. 11 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate in the Media: August 2025 * Colgate University faculty, staff, and alumni regularly provide their expertise and contribute to national and regional media outlets, shaping discussions around vital research and current events. Colgate University unveils Peter's Glen landscape corridor CNY Business Journal College Admission Leaders Share Application Tips Forbes, Gary Ross These top 50 small   more

Congressman Lawler Introduces Legislation to Make September 11th a Federal Holiday
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Introduces Legislation to Make September 11th a Federal Holiday * Washington, D.C. - 9/11/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the September 11 Day of Remembrance Act, legislation that would designate September 11th as a federal public holiday to honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the enduring spirit of unity that carried our nation forward in   more

Congresswoman Tenney Supports FY26 NDAA Delivering on Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Supports FY26 NDAA Delivering on Trump's Peace Through Strength Agenda * Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) Washington, DC - Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted in favor of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which delivers on President Trump's Peace th  more

Cutting $350M in Federal Grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions Erases Decades of Progress and Hurts Millions of Students
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * Cutting $350M in Federal Grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions Erases Decades of Progress and Hurts Millions of Students * Press Contact: media@latinojustice.org New York, NY - US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced today that the Department of Education will eliminate $350M in grants to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), c  more

Debevoise Lawyers Contribute to Global Investigations Review's "The Guide to Compliance"
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Lawyers Contribute to Global Investigations Review's "The Guide to Compliance" * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP lawyers authored a key chapter on compliance strategies in the fourth edition of Global Investigations Review 's " The Guide to Compliance." White Collar partner Andrew Levine, counsel Ivona Josipovic and associate Andreas Glimenakis contributed to a chapter entit  more

Decades-old drug deployed in fight against mitochondrial diseases
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Decades-old drug deployed in fight against mitochondrial diseases * When doctors prescribe oxybutynin, it's usually for an unglamorous problem: bladder incontinence. But researchers have discovered a surprising new role for this decades-old drug - one that could open the door to treatments for a devastating class of genetic illnesses known as mitochondrial diseases. In a paper published Sept. 8 in the America  more

Dow Jones Announces Settlement in Cision Lawsuit
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Dow Jones, a provider of news and business information, issued the following news release: * * * Dow Jones Announces Settlement in Cision Lawsuit * NEW YORK - September 11, 2025 - Dow Jones today announced that it has reached a settlement with Cision to resolve the outstanding litigation between the two companies. As part of the agreement to settle Dow Jones's claims, Cision has agreed to withdraw its counterclaims that arose from its now-terminat  more

DTCC Comments on SIFMA's Accounting Committee Working Group ACS Model Review
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Depository Trust and Clearing Corp., a provider of clearing and settlement services to the financial markets, issued the following news release: [Category: BizFinancial Services] * * * DTCC Comments on SIFMA's Accounting Committee Working Group ACS Model Review * New York/London/Hong Kong/Singapore/Sydney, September 11, 2025 - "DTCC welcomes the news that SIFMA's Accounting Committee Working Group has completed its review of FICC's Agent Clearing Service (ACS) mo  more

Eneva Powers Up With Accenture and Google Cloud to Transform Energy Solutions in Brazil
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Eneva Powers Up with Accenture and Google Cloud to Transform Energy Solutions in Brazil Eneva's multi-year cloud, data, and AI collaboration with Accenture and Google Cloud will modernize its infrastructure and deliver services to customers more effectively * SAO PAULO; Sept. 10, 2025 - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Google Cloud are working with Eneva, a leading energy provider i  more

ESPN Exclusively Presents the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Championship: New York Atlas vs. Denver Outlaws
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Sept. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Exclusively Presents the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League Championship: New York Atlas vs. Denver Outlaws * The 2025 Premier Lacrosse League season culminates with the Championship, when t he 2025 PLL US Bank Champion will be crowned on Sunday, Sept. 14, at 12:30 p.m. ET from Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, N.J. Live on ABC, ESPN+ and the ESPN App, Drew Carte  more

Expert Available on NATO Planes Shooting Down Russian Drones Deep Inside Poland
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Expert Available on NATO Planes Shooting Down Russian Drones Deep Inside Poland * Michael John Williams, associate professor at Syracuse University and expert on NATO, US foreign policy and international security, is available to speak to media on issues related NATO-member warplanes shotting down several Russian drones over Poland, the first time the alliance has engaged Russian drones over a member's terri  more

EY-Parthenon Practice Unveils Neurosymbolic AI Capabilities to Empower Businesses to Identify, Predict and Unlock Revenue at Scale
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, presented the following news release: * * * EY-Parthenon practice unveils neurosymbolic AI capabilities to empower businesses to identify, predict and unlock revenue at scale Jeff Schumacher, architect behind the groundbreaking AI solution, to steer EY Growth Platforms. * Ernst & Young LLP (EY) announced the launch of EY Growth Platforms (EYGP), a disruptive artificial intelligence (AI) solution powe  more

Federal Court Hears Arguments about Secret Report that Trump Administration Used in Attack on Climate Protections
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Hears Arguments about Secret Report that Trump Administration Used in Attack on Climate Protections * (September 11, 2025) Environmental Defense Fund and the Union of Concerned Scientists went to court today to argue that a federal district court should swiftly block the Trump administration's use of an unlawfully created "science" report from a secretly convene  more

FERC to Prepare Environmental Assessment for Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project Relicensing in New York
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is preparing an environmental assessment for the relicensing of the Lake Algonquin Hydroelectric Project. The project, located on the Sacandaga River in the Town of Wells, Hamilton County, New York, is a 698-kilowatt facility. FERC does not anticipate that the licensing of the Lake Algonquin Project will cause a major federal action that would affect the quality of the human environment. FERC will issue the assessment to   more

First Internet Bancorp Agrees to Sell Nearly $1 Billion of Single Tenant Lease Financing Loans to Blackstone
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Blackstone, an investment firm, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * First Internet Bancorp Agrees to Sell Nearly $1 Billion of Single Tenant Lease Financing Loans to Blackstone First Internet Bancorp (the "Company") (Nasdaq: INBK), the parent company of First Internet Bank (the "Bank"), and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) jointly announced today that the Bank has entered into an agreement to sell up to $869 million of performing single tenant lease financing  more

Flotillas Highlight Urgency to Lift Israel's Blockade of Gaza
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Flotillas Highlight Urgency to Lift Israel's Blockade of Gaza * In the absence of international action to stop the Israeli government from continuing its grave crimes against Palestinians in Gaza, people from around the world are embarking on flotillas aimed at breaking Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza, delivering desperately needed aid, and demanding an end to Israel's atrocities. This wee  more

Foreign-Trade Zones Board Considers Expansion for Firmenich Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board is considering an expansion of Subzone 49H, Site 3, on behalf of Firmenich Inc., Kaiseraugst, Switzerland. The application was submitted by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersy, which is the grantee of Foreign-Trade Zone 49. The proposal would add 0.78 acres to the site, bringing its total area to 2.27 acres. The application has been docketed and is undergoing review. An examiner has been designat  more

FOX NEWS CHANNEL ANNOUNCES NEW WEEKEND PROGRAMMING
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- Fox News Channel, a unit of Fox News Media, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL ANNOUNCES NEW WEEKEND PROGRAMMING Kayleigh McEnany to Helm New Two-Hour Show 'Saturday in America' Senior White House Correspondents Peter Doocy and Jacqui Heinrich to Anchor 'The Sunday Briefing' Griff Jenkins is Named Co-Host of 'FOX & Friends Weekend' 'The Big Weekend Show' Names Johnny Joey Jones and Tomi Lahren as Hosts; Panel Program Expands to  more

Honors Program Interim Director, Working Group Announced
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 10 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Honors Program Interim Director, Working Group Announced * Laura Machia College of Arts and Sciences Dean Behzad Mortazavi has announced the appointment of Laura Machia, associate dean for academic initiatives and curriculum and professor of psychology, as interim director of the Renee Crown University Honors Program. In this role, Machia will be responsible for program administration, student advising and  more

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers from Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers from Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, and every Democrat on the Africa Subcom  more

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai: Lung Cancer Rewires Immune Cells in the Bone Marrow to Weaken Body's Defenses
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * Lung Cancer Rewires Immune Cells in the Bone Marrow to Weaken Body's Defenses Findings suggest new ways to stop this process and enhance success of treatment * Lung tumors don't just evade the immune system. They reshape it at its source. Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators report in the September 10 online issue of Nature [10.1038/s4  more

Institute for Energy Economics & Financial Analysis: The Williams NESE Gas Pipeline is Not Better the Second Time Around
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 11 -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * The Williams NESE gas pipeline is not better the second time around The NESE project is still a bad bargain for New York Key Takeaways: Downstate New Yorkers would be on the hook for construction costs--likely higher than projected--and developer profits if the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) gas pipeline is built. The NESE would provide no direct permanent job  more

Interactive Air Pollution Visualization Tool to help Sao Paulo Pinpoint Hotspots and Enforce Air Quality Standards
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Interactive Air Pollution Visualization Tool to help Sao Paulo Pinpoint Hotspots and Enforce Air Quality Standards * MEDIA ADVISORY (SAO PAULO - September 11, 2025) - The Companhia Ambiental do Estado de Sao Paulo (CETESB) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) announced this morning the official expansion of the air pollution visualization tool, Air Tracker, to the state of  more

Jamie Carr to Discuss Women in the Niagara Frontier
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 12 -- Niagara University issued the following news on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Jamie Carr to Discuss Women in the Niagara Frontier Dr. Jamie Carr, assistant provost at Niagara University, will present "Women in the Niagara Frontier," on Monday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, 825 Depot Avenue West, Niagara Falls, N.Y. 14305. The presentation, which is free and open to the public, will draw from her extensive research   more

Jessica Lussenhop to Host Forthcoming ProPublica Weekly Podcast
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Jessica Lussenhop to Host Forthcoming ProPublica Weekly Podcast ProPublica announced Wednesday that award-winning investigative journalist Jessica Lussenhop will become the host of its forthcoming weekly podcast. In the role, she will guide listeners through ProPublica's most compelling stories, uncovering corruption and abuses   more

Key Privacy Legislation That Would Require Universal Opt-Out Signals in Browsers Clears California Legislature
YONKERS, New York, Sept. 12 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Key privacy legislation that would require universal opt-out signals in browsers clears California Legislature Sacramento, CA -- The California Legislature today advanced AB 566, a bill that would require browsers to include a setting that enables a consumer to send an opt-out preference signal. The bill will now go to Governor Newsom's desk for his signature. Opt-out preference signals  more

Largest-ever Cornell delegation to attend Climate Week NYC
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Largest-ever Cornell delegation to attend Climate Week NYC * Cornell will send its largest-ever delegation to Climate Week NYC 2025, to present on issues including the renewable energy transition, protecting public health from increasing heat waves and addressing the impact of climate change on housing and community planning. Now in its 16th year, Climate Week NYC is always held alongside the U.N. General Ass  more

Latta Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks * Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that took place in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: "Today marks 24 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks that changed our nation forever. On that morning, 2,977 innocent lives were taken, and countless famil  more

Lawler Joins Reps. Garbarino, Gottheimer in Calling on All 50 States to Require 9/11 Curriculum in Schools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Joins Reps. Garbarino, Gottheimer in Calling on All 50 States to Require 9/11 Curriculum in Schools * Washington, D.C. - 9/11/25... Yesterday, in advance of the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) joined Reps. Andrew Garbarino (NY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) in reintroducing a House resolut  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERRORISTIC THREATS AGAINST HBCUs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERRORISTIC THREATS AGAINST HBCUs * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The violent threats made today against several Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the nation are despicable and yet another indication that the explosion of hateful extremism is out of control. We stand wi  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERRORISTIC THREATS AGAINST HBCUs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON TERRORISTIC THREATS AGAINST HBCUs * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The violent threats made today against several Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the nation are despicable and yet another indication that the explosion of hateful extremism is out of control. We stand with the students, faculty a  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and House Republicans are putting their unpopular, far-right extremism ahead of the national security of the American people. They have abandoned a historically bipartisan legislative process, choosing   more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE RECKLESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Donald Trump and House Republicans are putting their unpopular, far-right extremism ahead of the national security of the American people. They have abandoned a historically bipartisan legislative process, choosing to deny Floor debate on an  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to call for a Conference Committee on a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and make clear that House Democrats will not vote for legislation that harms the American people  more

LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE SUPPORT A PARTISAN REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL" * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor to call for a Conference Committee on a spending agreement that meets the needs of the American people and make clear that House Democrats will not vote for legislation that harms the American people. LEADER JEFFRIES: From   more

LEI for Spain Rose in July
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * LEI for Spain Rose in July * Using the Composite Indexes: The Leading Economic Index (LEI) provides an early indication of significant turning points in the business cycle and where the economy is heading in the near term. The Coincident Economic Index (CEI) provides an indication of the current state of the economy. Additional details are below.  The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (r) (LEI) for Sp  more

Library's 'plant-based' exhibit opens Sept. 18 with talk, reception
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Library's 'plant-based' exhibit opens Sept. 18 with talk, reception * Plants - as objects of admiration and scientific study and materials for creative expression - are the focus of a new Cornell University Library exhibit, "Plant-Based: Botanical Innovations from Paper to Poison." "Plant-Based" showcases a variety of documents and artifacts from different cultures and periods, drawn from the library's Rare a  more

Lujan: 24 Years Later, We Stand United in Remembrance of Those We Lost On 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan: 24 Years Later, We Stand United in Remembrance of Those We Lost On 9/11 * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the 24 th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: "Our nation was forever changed on September 11, 2001 by the horrific terrorist attacks that claimed thousands of innocent lives in New York, Pennsylvania,  more

Malliotakis Calls For Terrorist's Trial Date, Champions Legislation to Ensure America Never Forgets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Calls For Terrorist's Trial Date, Champions Legislation to Ensure America Never Forgets * (NEW YORK, NY) - Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis honors the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken on this day 24 years ago during the September 11th attacks as well as the thousands who succumbed to related illnesses in the years since. Congresswoman Malliotakis led a letter to Secretary of De  more

Meeks Gives Floor Speech on Inclusion of 2002, 1991 AUMF Repeal Bill in NDAA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Meeks Gives Floor Speech on Inclusion of 2002, 1991 AUMF Repeal Bill in NDAA Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today gave a floor speech in support of his amendment repealing the 2002 and 1991 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) in the NDAA: The floor spee  more

Meeks Issues Statement on Israel's Strike in Qatar
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Israel's Strike in Qatar Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on Israel's unilateral strike in Qatar. "After speaking with both Ambassador Yechiel Leiter of Israel and Ambassador Sheikh Meshal bin Hamad Al Thani of Qatar  more

Meeks Issues Statement on Russian Drones in Polish Airspace
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on Russian Drones in Polish Airspace Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Russia's violation of Polish airspace with at least 19 drones: "Vladimir Putin has once again demonstrated that his ambitions do not end with Ukraine, but the   more

Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Africa Subcommittee Democrats Demand Answers from Rubio on Trump Administration's Violation of Law Requiring a U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, and every Democrat on the Africa Subcommittee today s  more

Meeks, Mackenzie Introduce the Regional China Officer Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Mackenzie Introduce the Regional China Officer Authorization Act Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ryan Mackenzie today introduced legislation to codify the State Department's Regional China Office (RCO) program, first launched in 2019. The program monitors malign activity by  more

Morgan Stanley Schedules 2026 Quarterly Investor Conference Calls
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Stanley Schedules 2026 Quarterly Investor Conference Calls Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) has scheduled conference calls for the 2026 calendar year on the following dates to discuss its quarterly and annual financial results: * Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 - Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. (ET) * First Quarter 2026 - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 9:3  more

Morocco: Exonerate, Release Activist Sentenced for Blasphemy
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Morocco: Exonerate, Release Activist Sentenced for Blasphemy * (Beirut) - Moroccan authorities should urgently overturn the 30-month sentence of an activist convicted on blasphemy charges for wearing a t-shirt authorities deemed offensive, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities need to ensure that the right to free expression is respected. The activist, Ibtissame Lachgar, was arreste  more

Mount Sinai Morningside Unveils New, State-Of-The-Art Facility for Patients Who Need Inpatient Rehabilitation
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- Mount Sinai Health System issued the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Morningside Unveils New, State-of-the-Art Facility for Patients Who Need Inpatient Rehabilitation Renovated location will offer pioneering treatments and lead innovative research in rehabilitation medicine * For patients who have mobility impairments or other conditions that require inpatient rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Health System has opened a new, modern, high-tech facility at Mount Sina  more

Mount Sinai Receives $3.32 Million Grant to Study New Tool That Predicts Effectiveness of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai issued the following news release: * * * Mount Sinai Receives $3.32 Million Grant to Study New Tool That Predicts Effectiveness of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Artificial intelligence-based tool would give confidence to clinicians and patients that treatment will address sleep apnea and lower cardiovascular disease risk * The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has been awarded a $3.32 million, four-year grant from t  more

NBA Team Markets to Host Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals Beginning With 2026-27 Season
NEW YORK, Sept. 12 -- The National Basketball Association posted the following news release on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * NBA team markets to host Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals beginning with 2026-27 season The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that the Emirates NBA Cup Semifinals will be played at the home arena of the higher-seeded team in each conference, beginning with the 2026-27 NBA season. Under existing rules that will continue through the 2025-26 NBA season, the Emirate  more

Net gain: Teens revitalize basketball court as gathering place
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Net gain: Teens revitalize basketball court as gathering place * In LaFargeville, a small community north of Watertown, New York, almost everything is within walking distance of the school grounds. Everything except a safe, clean place for teens to gather. Now, a group of young people are revitalizing a long-neglected basketball court near the school with help from Cornell programs that develop their advocacy  more

New York Fed: 'How Do Supply Shocks to Inflation Generalize? Evidence From the Pandemic Era in Europe'
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following staff report (No. 1164) in August 2025 by Viral V. Acharya, Matteo Crosignani, Tim Eisert, and Christian Eufinger entitled "How Do Supply Shocks to Inflation Generalize? Evidence From the Pandemic Era in Europe." Here are excerpts: * * * We document how the interaction of supply chain pressures, elevated household inflation expectations, and firm pricing power contributed to the pandemic-era surge in con  more

New York Fed: 'How Retrainable Are AI-Exposed Workers?'
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following staff report (No. 1165) in August 2025 by Ben Hyman, Benjamin Lahey, Karen X. Ni, and Laura Pilossoph entitled "How Retrainable Are AI-Exposed Workers?" Here are excerpts: * * * We document the extent to which workers in AI-exposed occupations can successfully retrain for AI-intensive work. We assemble a new workforce development dataset spanning over 1.6 million job training participation spells from al  more

Niagara University College of Education Awarded $437,000 Grant to Advance Educator Preparation in the Science of Reading
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 12 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University College of Education Awarded $437,000 Grant to Advance Educator Preparation in the Science of Reading Niagara University's College of Education has been awarded a $437,000 grant to strengthen educator preparation programs and ensure alignment with the Science of Reading. The grant was awarded to Dr. Lisa Kilanowski, professor of school psychology, and Dr. Kathleen McGrath, associate pro  more

Niagara University Partners With RocketCup Coffee to Launch Monte's Blend
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 12 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Niagara University Partners with RocketCup Coffee to Launch Monte's Blend Niagara University, in partnership with RocketCup Coffee, proudly announces the launch of the only officially licensed Niagara University coffee, Monte's Blend, a custom roast created for Purple Eagle fans, alumni, and students. This limited-release specialty coffee is now available here (https://www.rocketcupcoffee.com/products/ni  more

Ocasio-Cortez, Espaillat, Meng Reintroduce Legislation to Provide a Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Workers Who Helped Clean Up Ground Zero
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Espaillat, Meng Reintroduce Legislation to Provide a Pathway to Citizenship for Undocumented Workers Who Helped Clean Up Ground Zero * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Grace Meng (NY-06), and Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act, legislation that would   more

ON 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11, CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN, JOHN JAMES, AND JOHN MOOLENAAR INTRODUCE "PATRIOT WEEK" RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ON 24TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11, CONGRESSMEN PAT RYAN, JOHN JAMES, AND JOHN MOOLENAAR INTRODUCE "PATRIOT WEEK" RESOLUTION * On 24th Anniversary of 9/11, Congressmen Pat Ryan, John James, and John Moolenaar Introduce "Patriot Week" Resolution Resolution would designate September 11 through September 17, 2025 (Constitution Day) as Patriot Week Congressmen Ryan and James were classmates in their second yea  more

On The 24th Anniversary Of One Of America's Darkest Days, Sens. Gillibrand, Schumer, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fund The 9/11 Memorial And Museum
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * On The 24th Anniversary Of One Of America's Darkest Days, Sens. Gillibrand, Schumer, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Fund The 9/11 Memorial And Museum * Today, ahead of the 24 th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the 9/11 Memorial and   more

One nation, indivisible: Remembering September 11 in a divided America
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Sept. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * One nation, indivisible: Remembering September 11 in a divided America * It was a clear day, with a clearer consciousness, when the world collapsed in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Stonycreek Township, Pennsylvania. Twenty-four years after the terror attacks on Septe  more

Pediatric Airway Specialist Joins Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone as Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Pediatric Airway Specialist Joins Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone as Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology * A leading specialist in the care of children with complex airway and swallowing disorders, Christina J. Yang, MD, has joined NYU Langone Health as the chief of the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology in th  more

Queensland University of Technology: Bushfire Smoke & COVID-19 - QUT Study Reveals Lessons From Canadian Wildfires
BRISBANE, Australia, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Queensland University of Technology issued the following news: * * * Bushfire smoke and COVID-19: QUT study reveals lessons from Canadian wildfires Australian public health authorities have been urged to prepare for a possible increase in severe COVID-19 cases during the local bushfire season, following a QUT-led study that suggests there was a strong link between wildfire smoke exposure and increased COVID-19 hospitalisations in New York State af  more

Ranking Member Meng's Remarks at Full Committee Markup of FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following remarks on Sept. 10, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Meng's Remarks at the Full Committee Markup of the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Funding Bill Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY-06), Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the Appropriations C  more

Ranking Member Thompson Remembers 9/11 Attacks, Will Travel to Ground Zero Today
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, D-Mississippi, ranking member of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Thompson Remembers 9/11 Attacks, Will Travel to Ground Zero Today Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks. Ranking Member Thompson will also co-lead a bipartisan  more

REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER September 12 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER September 12 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with nota  more

Rep. Gillen Statement on House Passage of Kate's Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on House Passage of Kate's Law * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 3486, Kate's Law, with bipartisan support:  "Americans overwhelmingly agree that violent criminals without legal status have no place in our country and should be held accountable to the full extent of our nation's immigra  more

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Voting Against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Voting Against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement: "I voted against the FY26 NDAA because it fails to put service members and our national security at the forefront. While I cannot support a bill that prioritizes partisan politics over the real needs of our troop  more

Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Commits to Fighting for a Final NDAA Bill that Prioritizes National Security and Support for Central New York and the Mohawk Valley Over Partisan Politics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) Commits to Fighting for a Final NDAA Bill that Prioritizes National Security and Support for Central New York and the Mohawk Valley Over Partisan Politics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following efforts by Congressional Republicans to add poison pill amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Representative John W. Mannion (NY-2  more

Research at Risk: Nanoscale facility in funding limbo
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research at Risk: Nanoscale facility in funding limbo * Greg Fuchs, Ph.D. '07, probably would not be where he is now - working on the cutting edge of quantum and magnetism science - without having logged countless hours in a "bunny" suit at the Cornell NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF). That suit - a white, full-body protective garment that prevents contamination in cleanrooms - is as much a sta  more

REV. AL SHARPTON CONDEMNS SHOOTING OF CHARLIE KIRK IN UTAH
HARLEM, New York, Sept. 12 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release: * * * REV. AL SHARPTON CONDEMNS SHOOTING OF CHARLIE KIRK IN UTAH NAN Founder Denounces Brazen Shooting of Charlie Kirk * Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), strongly condemned today's shooting of Charlie Kirk. "Any form of physical violence is deplorable, especially today's brazen attack on Charlie Kirk. We can disagree, we can debate, but we can never, eve  more

RIT Archives Exhibit Honors Early Woodworking Alumna Ellen Swartz
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 12 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT Archives exhibit honors early woodworking alumna Ellen Swartz A clock with a human face, a lamp base with a hidden compartment, and an Art Nouveau-inspired high chair are among the objects featured in a new RIT Archives exhibit honoring a trailblazing alumna. "Carving a Legacy" celebrates the late Ellen Swartz's achievements as an artist and a role model for women woodworkers and f  more

SEC Litigation: Quantitative Model Developer Charged With Defrauding Registered Investment Advisers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:25-civ-07573; S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 11, 2025) involving Jian Wu: * * * On September 11, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged New York resident Jian Wu with orchestrating a scheme to deceive his former employer, Two Sigma Investments, LP and its affiliate, Two Sigma Advisers, LP (together "Two Sigma"), and reap millions of dollars in ill-gotten compensation by manipulatin  more

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sets Sept. 17 Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9:15 a.m. on Sept. 17, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol: Nominees * Mr. Thomas DiNanno, of Florida, to be Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, vice Bonnie D. Jenkins, resigned * The Honorable Michael DeSombre, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (East Asian and Pacific Affairs), vice Daniel J. Kritenbrink, resigned * Mr. Jacob H  more

Statement from Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on the Stop Illegal Entry Act: "I support giving law enforcement the resources they need to secure the border and go after violent criminals. Unfortunately, this bill does neither. Instead, it redirects taxpayer dollars to house, feed, and clothe   more

Stefanik Secures Historic Results for New York 21 in National Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Secures Historic Results for New York 21 in National Defense Bill * Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, today voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  "Today, I helped lead the final passage of this year's America First defense bill that strengthens our military in the face of the rapidly evo  more

Stefanik Selected as Chair of Bipartisan Review of 9/11 Commission Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Selected as Chair of Bipartisan Review of 9/11 Commission Report * Today, House Republican Leadership Chairwoman Elise Stefanik announced she will chair the bipartisan House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence review of 9/11 Commission Report to evaluate the progress made on the intelligence-related recommendations made by the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the Uni  more

Stony Brook Researchers Part of Worldwide Team of Physicists Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Direct Detection of Gravitational Waves
STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Stony Brook Researchers Part of Worldwide Team of Physicists Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Direct Detection of Gravitational Waves These Observations Confirm Earlier Theories Predicted by Albert Einstein, Stephen Hawking and Roy Kerr * Stony Brook University Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy (P&A) Will Farr, PhD  more

Stony Brook University Awarded Over $4.9 Million Grant for Efficient Hydrogen Storage Demonstration Project
STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Stony Brook University Awarded Over $4.9 million Grant for Efficient Hydrogen Storage Demonstration Project Stony Brook University is the recipient of over $4.9 million grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). These funds have been designated to develop a clean hydrogen research demonstration project for a low-pressure,  more

Students Study Human Rights and Historical Memory at Santiago Center
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * Students Study Human Rights and Historical Memory at Santiago Center * The Syracuse University Abroad Center in Santiago, Chile, is the setting for a semester-long student research project focused on human rights, historical memory and social justice. The project, conducted by Lender Global student fellows Ohemaa Asibuo and Ayanna Hyatte under the direction of Santiago Center Director Mauricio Paredes, is   more

Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Holds Hearing on Expanding Opportunities for Small Business Contractors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Nick LaLota, R-New York, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure Holds Hearing on Expanding Opportunities for Small Business Contractors Yesterday, Congressman Nick LaLota (R-NY), Chair of the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, held a hearing titled "Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for   more

Sudan: Statement by David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * Sudan: Statement by David Miliband, President and CEO of the International Rescue Committee * Khartoum, Sudan, September 11, 2025 -- After visiting Sudan from 7-11th September, David Miliband said, "Sudan is top of the IRC's 2025 Emergency Watchlist for good reason. 30 million people - over half of Sudan's population - are in humanitarian need and this week I got to m  more

SUNY-Geneseo: Collaborative Project Receives NSF Grant
GENESEO, New York, Sept. 12 -- The State University of New York's Geneseo Campus issued the following news: * * * Collaborative Project Receives NSF Grant An interdisciplinary team at SUNY Geneseo has been awarded a $366,670 grant from the National Science Foundation's Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program. The three-year project is called Collaborative Research: EPIIC: Scaling Partnerships and External Collaborations through Industry-Aligned Learning (SPECIAL  more

SUNY-Stony Brook: Martian Mudstone Evidence is a Potential Biosignature
STONY BROOK, New York, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Martian Mudstone Evidence is a Potential Biosignature Latest findings from the Perseverance Rover published in Nature * Data and images from NASA's Mars Perseverance rover reveals that recently discovered rocks in Jezero crater are organic carbon bearing mudstones. The findings, detailed in a paper published in Nature, indicate that these mudstones e  more

The Dome, The Campus, The Family: Honoring the Sala Family's Syracuse Story
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Syracuse University posted the following news: * * * The Dome, The Campus, The Family: Honoring the Sala Family's Syracuse Story * You could say that Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Pete Sala literally grew up at Syracuse University. His father, John Sala, came to the University in the early 1960s for a facilities career that would span more than 30 years. As children, Pete and his brothers often tagged along with their father. Years later, Pete   more

The secret history of NYC's most iconic landscapes
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * The secret history of NYC's most iconic landscapes * A pair of Cornell alumni helped create some of New York City's most recognizable sights, from Bryant Park to the United Nations to the classic park bench - and yet have gone largely overlooked, according to a new book by a Cornell historian. Gilmore D. Clarke, Class of 1913, and Michael Rapuano, Class of 1927, were the foremost spatial designers of the Amer  more

Thune Reflects on 24th Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Reflects on 24th Anniversary of 9/11 * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, 24 years ago, on a bright September day whose blue sky I still remember, terrorists hijacked four planes and flew three of them into the Twin  more

UAlbany's State Weather Risk Communication Center Celebrates First Graduates of New Microcredential
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany's State Weather Risk Communication Center Celebrates First Graduates of New Microcredential By Mike Nolan A group of more than a dozen New York emergency managers are now the first graduates of a new microcredential offered by the State Weather Risk Communication Center at the University at Albany. The microcredential course ran on Wednesday mornings in August, bringing together 16 emergency man  more

UAlbany, Spotlight News Win Award for Partnership to Strengthen Local Journalism
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 12 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany, Spotlight News Win Award for Partnership to Strengthen Local Journalism By Bethany Bump The University at Albany and the Spotlight News were awarded a Global Youth & News Media Prize for Journalism for a collaboration that uses student journalists to bolster local news coverage. The Global Youth & News Media, a nonprofit organization based in France, developed the prize in 2018 as a way to hono  more

University at Buffalo: Why Workaholics Can't Switch Off
BUFFALO, New York, Sept. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) issued the following news release: * * * Why workaholics can't switch off New research reveals the evening ritual that boosts well-being -- but not for everyone * Nearly three out of four employees admit they can't stop thinking about work after hours. Reflecting on personal, nonwork goals in the evening can support well-being and help many people feel better, though workaholics remain a notable  more

UPS and American Express Announce Collaboration at the Intersection of Logistics and Payments
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 -- American Express issued the following news release: * * * UPS and American Express Announce Collaboration at the Intersection of Logistics and Payments ATLANTA - As part of the annual UPS Impact Summit, UPS (NYSE:UPS) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) announced an expanded agreement to help small businesses grow and drive commerce in their communities. For the first time, UPS and American Express are rolling out new and exclusive offers to support small and medium-sized bu  more

Wealth Watch Data: Inflation and Uncertainty Widen Americans' Financial Confidence Gap
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 (TNSxrep) -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Wealth Watch data: Inflation and uncertainty widen Americans' financial confidence gap. Top financial concerns include cost of living and long-term preparedness working with a financial professional linked to higher financial confidence. * New York Life's latest Wealth Watch survey reveals a growing 'financial confidence gap'-- the difference between where Ameri  more

WHO Guidance Win for People with Albinism, Diabetes
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * WHO Guidance Win for People with Albinism, Diabetes * What may seem like a technical exercise in global health bureaucracy, the World Health Organization's (WHO) update to its Essential Medicines Lists, will in fact have life-changing consequences for millions of people around the world. By adding therapeutic sunscreen and rapid-acting insulin analogues on September 5, the WHO sent a clear sig  more

Yemen: Journalists Under Assault
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Yemen: Journalists Under Assault * * Yemen's warring parties - particularly the Houthis, the Southern Transitional Council, and the Yemeni government - have committed serious human rights violations against journalists in Yemen. * Targeting journalists and media institutions has encroached on freedom of expression. Many journalists have fled the country and those who remained have limited   more

Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents' Health
NEW YORK, Sept. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Zambia: Acid Spill Jeopardizes Residents' Health * (Johannesburg) - Zambian authorities should address recent reports that polluted water and soil from an acid spill in Zambia's copper mining region pose a serious health risk, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 18, 2025, a dam in Chambishi, Copperbelt province, holding mining waste from Chinese mining company, Sino-Metals Leach Zambi  more