WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) expressing its concerns regarding the regulatory framework surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The organization advocates for the protection of the rights of its over 1,000,000 members, who include songwriters, composers, and music publishers, emphasizing the potential risks posed to the U  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 6 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Australia Adopts First Treaty with Indigenous Peoples * The Australian state of Victoria on October 30 passed a landmark legislation to establish the nation's first treaty with First Nations people. The Statewide Treaty Bill sets up a democratically elected body to represent First Nations people in Victoria and advise the state government on laws and policies impacting their rights and interests  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Appearing Virtually With Mark Ruffalo at Documentary Screening for Italian Senate in Rome, Italy * Taft's Rob Bilott will be appearing/speaking (via Zoom) along with actor Mark Ruffalo, at a special screening and discussion of the "How to Poison A Planet" documentary at the Italian Senate in Rome, Italy on Nov. 12. Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as "   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Delivered Keynote at Danish PFAS Conference * Taft's Rob Bilott was the keynote speaker (via zoom) at a Danish PFAS Conference titled, "Goodbye Forever! How to Eliminate PFAS in Industry and the Environment," on Nov. 6. The conference was hosted by Danish Technological Institute in collaboration with Clean, IDA Polymer and with support from The Danish Agency for Higher Educati  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * University Libraries receive community engagement honor Community Engagement Award comes from South Central Regional Library Council By Bryan Field Binghamton University Libraries has received the 2025 South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC) Community Engagement Award. The award recognizes organizations that successfully engage the community either through a special program, marketing campaign or o  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Third Culture: Africana Studies conference explores the changing world of the new African diaspora Speakers during the two-day event included the acclaimed sci-fi author Nnedi Okorafor By Jennifer Micale Change and possibility flourish at intersections and borderlands -- but so do tensions, and deep questions about belonging and identity. The children of post-colonial African and Caribbean immigrants con  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Brazil's Call to Action on Integrated Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience Elevates Wildfire as a Global Priority * Congratulations to all parties for putting wildfire at the heart of the international climate agenda. It's long overdue and couldn't be more timely. The Call to Action highlights many critical areas of work to accelerate and scale a paradigm shift in how the wo  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brooks School team publishes new guide to strengthen grassroots advocacy in New York * A new guide developed by a team from Cornell University's Brooks School of Public Policy aims to make state-level policy advocacy in New York more accessible, transparent, and effective for community leaders and grassroots organizations. The "New York State Policy Advocacy Guide: An Introductory Guide For Community Leaders an  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Building university cultures of open inquiry: Nov. 18 talk * John Tomasi, the inaugural president of Heterodox Academy (HxA), will speak on "The University at a Crossroads - and How We Can Build Cultures of Open Inquiry" Nov. 18, 5:30-7 p.m. in Lewis Auditorium, G76 Goldwin Smith. The talk, free and open to the public, will also be live streamed; register here. Tomasi's lecture is part of a series of events org  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-LA Demands SLO District Attorney Apologize for Anti-Muslim Social Media Posts, Calls for Independent Probe * The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today sent a letter to San Luis Obispo County District Attorney (DA) Dan Dow demanding that he publicly apologize and retract his recent anti-Muslim social media  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Condemns Islamophobic, Anti-Palestinian Rant Targeting Couple on New York Subway * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned a reported Islamophobic and racist anti-Palestinian outburst against an Iranian and Palestinian coupl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-NY Says New Report on Islamophobia During NYC Mayoral Campaign Shows 'Systemic and Organized Campaign of Dehumanization' * The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said the Islamophobic and xenophobic online attacks surrounding t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 7 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news: * * * Caleb Feiring, BA'15: A Haven in the Concrete Jungle * Caleb Feiring, who studied English, economics and history at Vanderbilt, is an entrepreneur with an interestingand incredibly tinyplace to call home in New York City. He and his brother, Micah, are the founding principals of Princevest, a real estate development company that builds apartments in Princeton, New Jersey. Ironically, they initially had tro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Think Tank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary: * * * Can the President Withhold Federal Funds From New York City? * Executive Summary * President Trump recently said he would withhold federal funding from New York City if Zohran Mamdani won its mayoral election; now that Mamdani has won, time will tell if the president takes steps to withhold funding from the city. * New York City's $115.9 billion fiscal year 2026 budget includes  more

LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Nov. 7 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * Canon Unveils New EOS R6 Mark III Hybrid Powerhouse Camera and Compact RF45mm F1.2 STM Lens MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the EOS R6 Mark III full-frame mirrorless camera and the RF45mm F1.2 STM lens. The EOS R6 Mark III camera builds on Canon's renowned 5-series and 1-series legacy, delivering pro-level hybrid perfor  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter introduces MAMDANI Act, restricting federal funds to New York City * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today officially introduced the Moving American Money Distant from Anti-National Interests (MAMDANI) Act, a bill that will restrict the flow of federal taxpayer dollars to New York City while Zohran Mamdani, a communist, is mayor. "In United States of America, a nation  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Chronic Kidney Disease Is Now the Ninth Leading Cause of Death * R ecord numbers of men and women globally are now estimated to have reduced kidney function, a new study shows. Figures rose from 378 million people with the disease in 1990 to 788 million in 2023 as the world population grew and aged, making it for the first ti  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Citi, a banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs and wealth management and a personal bank, issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Citi Unveils Strategic Expansion of Citi Token Services Euro Integration Advances 24/7, Multi-Currency Liquidity and Payment Solutions Globally HIGHLIGHTS * Citi Token Services (CTS) is integrating Euro transactions and expanding its footprint to Dublin, Ireland * Clients can now transfer from Dublin both U  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Combining humanities and tech for research gains * An interdisciplinary project involving faculty, staff and graduate students is sparking collaborations among those interested in computational, digital and data-driven approaches to the study of history, languages and culture. The Digital Humanities Initiative (DHI), begun in 2024, includes faculty from the College of Arts & Sciences, the Ann S. Bowers College   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) issued a report highlighting expanding state competition regulation and warning of the risks posed by a patchwork of new laws emerging in states such as California and New York. The report finds that recent legislative trends are moving away from traditional approaches that let markets determine winners and losers, as some states attempt to adopt competition frameworks resembling those established in Eu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE CALLS FOR ACTION TO PROTECT LETTER CARRIERS FROM ASSAULT, ROBBERY * (Rochester, N.Y.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle was joined by National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 210 President Monique Mate to draw attention to the concerning rise in violent attacks and thefts against letter carriers in Rochester and across the country. "Our letter carriers do critica  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Honors Staff Sergeant John A. Pagliuso at Funeral in Lyons * Washington, DC Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined local veterans, members of the New York Army National Guard, and the family of Staff Sergeant John A. Pagliuso to honor his life and service during a funeral with full military honors at Old Elmwood Cemetery in Lyons. Staff Sergeant Pagliuso, a native  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * MacArthur Foundation Awards $750,000 to Support the Center for Community Media's Work with Latino and Spanish-Language News Outlets The Center for Community Media (CCM) at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY has received a $750,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, recognizing CCM's national leadership in strengthening Spanish-langu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Digital Media Licensing Association (DMLA), New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) highlighting the critical role copyright protection plays in the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The letter responds to an OSTP request for information regarding potential regulatory reforms that could impede innovation and deployment of AI in the United States. Founded in 1951, DMLA represents a div  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Disagreement Between Two Kidney Function Tests Predicts Serious Health Problems * A mismatch between two common tests for kidney function may indicate a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death, a new study shows. Healthcare providers for decades have measured blood levels of the molecule creatinine to track  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Electricity Bills Have Risen in 47 States, While Trump Administration Blocks the Cheapest, Cleanest Energy Sources * (WASHINGTON - Nov 7, 2025) The Joint Economic Committee Minority released a new report which found that electricity bills have increased in 47 states in the last year, with consumers in 10 states paying at least 10% more for electricity. On average, the Committee  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Emerging Voices Workshop Starts Nov. 17 in Los Angeles with 13 Writers and Poets Participating * (LOS ANGELES) Starting Nov. 17, 13 writers and poets selected for PEN America's Emerging Voices weeklong workshop will begin to develop manuscripts based on a current writing project, working   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 8 (TNSxrep)-- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following commentary on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Budget Update Paints Less Alarming Picture of Federal Health Cuts By Bill Hammond A new fiscal report from the state Budget Division suggests federal funding cuts will hit New York's health-care budget less severely than officials have previously warned. A financial plan update released last week estimates that Washington's tax and spending package, signed by P  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund, New York, issued a report addressing the intertwined challenges of the climate and housing crises facing New York City. The report underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive, equity-focused, flood-resilient land use framework that synchronizes housing development, infrastructure, and climate resilience goals. It highlights that without bold, coordinated action, thousands of New Yorkers--particularly renters and low-income commu  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 (TNSrep) -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, presented the following news release: * * * Gaps in businesses' climate action plans slow progress on net-zero goals as global uncertainty remains * Two-thirds of businesses have climate action plans, and one in ten have made progress in developing one * However, less than half have targets that meet scientific standards * Inaction on climate risks could cost businesses up to 15% of annual rev  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * From Shiz to Studio 6B: 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' Celebrates 'Wicked' Week Nov. 16-19 * The epic finale to the global cultural phenomenon hits theatres nationwide Nov. 21. The Tonight Show's week-long celebration will feature a magical lineup of the film's stars and special musical moments. The week kicks off Sunday, Nov. 16 with a special post-Sunday Night Footbal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Boost Benefits For Seniors Amid Rising Cost Of Living * The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would add $200 per month to Social Security checks until July 2026 The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act would change the formula used to calculate yearly cost-of-living adjustments to more accurately account for seniors' expenses More than  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump Appealing Court Order to Fund SNAP * Today, following reporting that President Trump's Justice Department would appeal a federal judge's order to fully fund November SNAP benefits, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "To be clear: President Trump is appealing a court order to give hungry people money to feed their families  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Tariffs Driving Up Costs For New York Families And Jeopardizing American Jobs * Today, following reporting about the devastating costs for New York families and workers stemming from President Trump's tariffs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: " The numbers don't lie. President Trump's tariffs are hitting New Yorkers l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * GOOD BOY! Trump Lapdog Mike Lawler Sits on The Sidelines As Stefanik Launches Bid For NY Governor * Today, Elise Stefanik officially launched her bid for New York governor - a job Mike Lawler has spent far too much time daydreaming about as he failed to do his current job representing the Hudson Valley in Congress. After more than a year of teasing, winking, and not-so-subtle hint  more

MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Speak at ACC Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Professional Development Retreat * NEW YORK - Nov. 7, 2025 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP sponsored the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Foundation's Good Lawyers to Great Lawyers Professional Development Retreat in Carlsbad, Calif., from Nov. 3-5. A team of Greenberg Traurig  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Guttmacher Institute, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advocating for the maintenance of access to mifepristone, a medication critical for abortion care, while challenging the misleading narratives surrounding its safety and effectiveness. The organization emphasized that mifepristone is safe and widely used, effectively making up over 63% of medication abortions in states without total bans, while addressing the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release: * * * Hochul Approves Trump's Pipeline, Harming NY Waters & Families * Hochul administration approves climate-damaging fracked gas pipeline in NY harbor, which also threatens to saddle New Yorkers with higher bills New York, NY Governor Kathy Hochul's Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today granted a water quality certification for the controversial Williams Northeast Supply E  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 8 -- Hofstra University issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * Hofstra Alumnus Reflects on Leadership, Legacy, and Ringing the NYSE Opening Bell When Michael Blisko, MHA, '00, stepped onto the platform at the New York Stock Exchange to ring the opening bell for OptimumBank's 25th anniversary on October 27, the moment felt both electric and surreal. "It was incredible, a once in lifetime experience that I cherish tremendously that's because it's really not   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hornblower Wins Dismissal of Creditor Appeal of Bankruptcy Confirmation Plan as Equitably Moot Paul, Weiss secured a significant victory for Hornblower Holdings LLC and its reorganized debtor affiliates when the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted Hornblower's motion to dismiss Argonaut Insurance Company's appeal of the bankruptcy court's ruling confirming Ho  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * IAG Loyalty and American Express reaffirm commitment to long-term partnership * Companies sign multi-year extension of their partnership, including successful British Airways American Express Co-brand Cards LONDON IAG Loyalty, the loyalty business of International Airlines Group (IAG), and American Express have signed a multi-year extension to their long-standing partnership. The  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God's The Black Effect Podcast Network Expands Into Kids & Family Genre Bringing Actress Tika Sumpter's "Adventures of Curiosity Cove" to The Network The series is designed for children and their families, offering a mix of storytelling, educational conversations and social and emotional intelligence * NEW YORK - iHeartMedia and Charlamagne  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Kenya: New Cybercrime Amendments Threaten Online Expression * (Nairobi, November 6, 2025) - Kenya's newly enacted Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendments) Act, 2025, risks criminalizing legitimate online speech and its overbroad provisions should be repealed, Human Rights Watch said today. The amendment was passed by Parliament and assented to by President William Ruto on October 15. The C  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Republicans are withholding SNAP benefits that tens of millions of Americans rely on to put food on their tables, while Democrats continu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "DONALD TRUMP AND REPUBLICANS HAVE DECIDED TO WEAPONIZE HUNGER AND STARVATION" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's Ana Cabrera Reports where he highlighted how Donald Trump and Republicans are withholding SNAP benefits that tens of millions of Americans rely on to put food on their tables, while Democrats continue to fight to protect the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and lowering the high cost of living to deliver Americans a country that works for the working class. LEADER JEFFRIES : Nancy D'Al  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES TO DONALD TRUMP: "SHOW SOME LEADERSHIP...AND END THIS REPUBLICAN MADNESS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, in which he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and lowering the high cost of living to deliver Americans a country that works for the working class. LEADER JEFFRIES : Nancy D'Alesandro Pelosi will go dow  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Nov. 7, 2025, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Cash Is Not King. It's Cringe. By Allison Schrager A friend once complained to me that people would sigh and roll their eyes when she used a credit card to pay for her $3 coffee. This was about a decade ago, and I admit, at the time I silently judged her. What kind of psychopath, I thought to myself, forces everyone in line to wait for their coffee while her   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Nov. 6, 2025, to UnHerd: * * * How Mamdani Flipped the Black and Hispanic Vote By Santiago Vidal Calvo In Tuesday's mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani captured more than one million votes across New York's diverse electorate. Most notably, the democratic socialist made huge inroads with black and Hispanic voters in the Bronx and Queens. These two groups backed Andrew Cuomo heavily in the Democratic pr  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (TNSbrep) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Issue Brief: Reforming the Immigration Public Charge Rule A new points-based system would strengthen U.S. immigration standards while giving applicants faster and more consistent decisions * The Trump administration just announced its plan to review and update the public charge rule, one of the earliest federal immigration restrictions, that bars immigrants "unable to take care of themselves w  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Lawyers, Practices Recognized by LMG Life Sciences for 2025 Guide, Americas Awards * NEW YORK, November 7, 2025: Morgan Lewis has received 14 practice rankings and 32 individual lawyer recognitions in the 2025 edition of Legal Media Group's (LMG's) LMG Life Sciences guide, an annual guide that honors law firms and lawyers for outstanding work in life   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Statement on New York's Approval of NESE Pipeline * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's approval of permits for the proposed Northeast Supply Enhancement Pipeline project: "I am profoundly disappointed by New York State's decision to approve the proposed Northeast Supply Enhanc  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New service helps users find nearest Cornell-trained veterinarian * For the first time, the public will have an easy way to find the nearest Cornell-educated veterinarian in their area. The CVM Alumni Veterinarian Locator, a free alumni directory service offered by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), allows animal owners to easily search the location of CVM alumni practices on a map. "W  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: [Category: Media] * * * NEW YORK CITY'S ICONIC PALEY MUSEUM, WHERE MEDIA, SPORTS, GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT COME TOGETHER, LAUNCHES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY * THE CELEBRATION KICKED OFF WITH A GRAND OPENING, RIBBON-CUTTING REVEALING THE COMPLETION OF PHASE I OF A TRANSFORMATIVE RENOVATION OF ITS RENOWNED THEATERS AND PUBLIC SPACES THE PALEY MUSEUM ANNOUNCED THE NEWLY NAMED BLOOMBERG GALLERY, Established Through   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) issued a comprehensive report from its Maternal Mental Health Workgroup, convened under the 2023-2024 NYS Budget mandate, to address maternal mental health challenges, including perinatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders. The workgroup, comprising experts and individuals with lived experience, developed a set of core principles and issued detailed recommendations to improve outcomes for vulnerable birthing   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Launches Ad Hitting the Democrat Party's Socialist Agenda The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a paid advertising campaign hitting Democrats after radical socialist Zohran Mamdani's mayoral win in New York City, exposing their full embrace of socialism as the Democrat Party's agenda. WATCH THE AD HERE: https://www.nrcc.org/2025/11/07/nrcc-launches-ad-hitting-  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals and Sodexo Complete Upgrades to Linen Management Machines, Saving $3.06 Million Annually * In the first phase of the project, linen machines in each hospital's emergency department reduced linen use by 55% Nov 07, 2025 New York, NY NYC Health + Hospitals and Sodexo today announced a completed upgrade to the linen management machines, saving $3.06 m  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone's 2025 'Sala-bration' Honors Dr. Catherine Manno, a Champion for Children and Families, & the Impact of Sala Institute * N YU Langone Health hosted "Sala-bration" on November 3, celebrating Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, programs and services embedded into every aspect of care at Hassenfeld Chi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Positioned to Lead Texas' Nuclear Power Expansion As Texas embarks on a "nuclear renaissance," Pillsbury is poised for significant growth, leveraging one of the nation's largest and most experienced nuclear energy practices, according to a recent Bloomberg Law article. With more than 70 attorneys in its Houston and Austin offices, Pillsbury's nuclear team is expected to enter "growth mode in the nex  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2025: * * * New Economic Data Shows Families in Crisis; Advocates Call for Crackdown on Corporations Profiting from Families' Pain Federal Reserve Bank of New York Reports Financial Distress at Post-Great Recession High Water Mark * Yesterday, economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York released new data showing that families are falling behind on a range  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai posted the following news release: * * * Protective Microglia Subtype Offers Potential New Therapeutic Pathway in Alzheimer's Disease International research team identifies distinct population of neuroprotective immune cells of the central nervous system * In Alzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia, microglia--the brain's immune defenders--can act as both protectors and aggressors, shaping how the disease progresses.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dan Goldman Urges Netanyahu to Abandon Planned Demolition of Homes and Community Center in the West Bank * Lawmakers to Netanyahu: "It is imperative that you immediately withdraw these demolition orders, which threaten not only the vulnerable residents of the village but further erosion of support for Israel across the US political spectrum at a time of profound concern about settler extremis  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Releases Statement on the Republican Aviation Crisis * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement: "Transportation Secretary Duffy and Congressional Republicans should be ashamed of themselves for manufacturing this completely avoidable aviation crisis. With the holidays around the corner, Americans should not have to face mass   more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers unveil a powerful new gene-switch tool * Investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a versatile and nontoxic technology for controlling the activity of any gene in a cell. Such "gene-switch" tools allow scientists to turn a target gene on or off to study how it works, model diseases and design new therapies. The tool potentially could be adopted throughout biomedical research, including   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Music Performance Theater passes first acoustic test Opening performance set for April 10 By Greg Livadas Five months before the first audience is expected in RIT's new Music Performance Theater, a string quartet from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and students from the RIT Philharmonic Orchestra were the first to take the stage to help conduct acoustic testing. Ground was broken  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 (TNSrep) -- Rockefeller University issued the following news: * * * Rockefeller startup aims to change the course of treatment for severe autoimmune diseases As many as 50 million Americans suffer from one or more autoimmune conditions, according to recent studies, a number that's increasing by up to 12 percent each year. Yet existing treatments are either difficult to administer or broadly suppress patients' immune systems--creating a huge unmet need for better therapies. N  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Securities Docket Names Four Morgan Lewis Partners to 2025 Enforcement Elite List * NEW YORK, November 7, 2025 - Morgan Lewis partners Jeff Boujoukos, Kelly Gibson, Jason Pinney, and Susan Resley were named to the Securities Docket Enforcement Elite List for 2025. The list honors 140 lawyers who are among the best securities enforcement defense counsel in the indu  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Short-Term Inflation Expectations Decline; Labor Market Expectations Mixed * NEW YORKThe Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the October 2025 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that households' inflation expectations decreased at the short-term horizon and remained unchanged at the medium- and longer-term horizons. Unemployment rate and job f  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska to build Lake Weir Middle School Replacement in Ocala, Florida OCALA, FL - Skanska, a leading construction firm, has signed a $62 million contract with Marion County Public Schools to build a replacement for Lake Weir Middle School in Ocala, Florida. Located on a 30-acre greenfield site at 685 Oak Road, the three-story, 156,000-square-foot campus will accommodate over 1,400 st  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai posted the following news release: * * * A Specific Human Gene Can Help the Heart Repair Itself From Heart Attack or Heart Failure First-ever discovery by Hina Chaudhry, MD of Mount Sinai could lead to new and less invasive treatments * A naturally occurring gene called Cyclin A2 (CCNA2), which turns off after birth in humans, can actually make new, functioning heart cells and help the heart repair itself from injury including   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on Tragic Suicide of Marcy Correctional Facility Civilian Employee * SARATOGA, N.Y. - Republican candidate for New York Governor Elise Stefanik released the following statement: "New Yorkers are deeply saddened by the tragic news of a civilian staff member taking their own life at Marcy Correctional Facility this morning, and our prayers are with their family. I represent thousands   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2025: * * * T.D. Jakes Teams Up With iHeartMedia to Launch "NXT Chapter," A Weekly Podcast Helping to Co-Author New Pages of America's Collective Story Premiering November 14, the weekly iHeartPodcast will feature special guests including Oprah Winfrey, Denzel Washington, Jeezy, Mellody Hobson, Dr. Charles Amos, Sarah Jakes Roberts, Jason Wilson and more * DALLAS - In a cultural momen  more

BUFFALO, New York, Nov. 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers receive $3 million NIH grant to test innovative sexual assault prevention measure * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - Two University at Buffalo researchers have received a $3.019 million grant from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health, to clinically test a novel intervention designed   more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund) posted the following news release: * * * UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom visits Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh, where funding cuts are putting half a million children's futures at risk More than 300,000 children risk losing access to education in 2026 with even more cuts to global funding expected * UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom visited Bangladesh this week to see the impact of seve  more

ITHACA, New York, Nov. 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Universities' role in society goes beyond education, research * From free speech to sustainability, Americans broadly agree that universities should engage in a range of societal issues beyond their core education and research missions - while avoiding political activism, a Cornell economist reports in a new study. Conducted in late 2024, shortly after President Donald J. Trump had won the election, and followi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US Skips UN Periodic Rights Review * On November 7, the United States failed to participate in its UN Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a process where the human rights record of every member state is reviewed by other states. No UN member state has failed to be reviewed since its creation in 2006. The US decision to disengage from this vital process is particularly concerning given the deterio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Verizon, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) urging the federal government to implement regulatory reforms that can bolster the United States' competitive edge in artificial intelligence (AI). The telecommunications giant emphasized the critical role AI plays in its operations, from enhancing customer service to optimizing network performance. In its letter, Verizon outlined how AI is already embedded in its  more

BRONX, New York, Nov. 7 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Welcomes the Commitment to Recognize Indigenous Peoples, Afro-Descendant Peoples, and Local Communities' Lands, and the Renewed Pledge of $1.8 Billion for Communities * [Above: Artisanal fishers cross the estuary in the Sipacate-Naranjo conservation area, Guatemala. Community members use artisanal fishing gear, which they throw from their canoe, to catch bony fish  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGA Announces 2026 MBA Negotiating Committee * Los Angeles and New York - Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) and Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) have appointed the members of the WGA's MBA negotiating committee for upcoming contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The current Minimum Basic Agreement (MBA) expires on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * With Enrollment Now Open, Gillibrand Demands Extension Of Health Insurance Tax Credits That Help Small Businesses And Their Employees Afford Care * 4.4 Million People Employed By Small Businesses Rely On Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Credits To Afford Care Following The Start Of Open Enrollment On November 1, Small Business Owners and Their Employees Are Now Shopping for Health Care Plans Th  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * World Leaders Commit to Supporting Social Development and Rights * At the second United Nations Social Summit in Qatar this week, dozens of governments adopted the Doha Political Declaration, renewing their commitments to tackle poverty, create decent work, combat discrimination, expand access to social security, and fulfill human rights. Governments should now match their words with action by e  more