ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Hemp house' project kicks off new support for NYS hemp * According to builder Jeff Gagnon, a space that's been insulated with hemp materials stays warm in winter, cool in summer, emits no toxins and is as quiet as snow. "It's really apparent when you walk into the space - it feels similar to when there's a fresh snowfall, that embracing quiet," said Gagnon, a design builder at Rondout Natural Builders based i  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * 2 Fordham Students Earn Gilman Scholarships to Study Abroad By Patrick Verel Two Fordham undergraduates will be heading abroad next year, thanks to a U.S. State Department scholarship that provides support for students studying internationally. Andrra Kryeziu, an honors student in her junior year majoring in International Political Economy, and Zainab Razia, a junior majoring in political science, were announced last w  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture Invests in Ryght AI to Help Life Sciences Companies Transform Clinical Research with Agentic AI Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested in Ryght AI, a platform provider that modernizes how clinical research is designed and executed for the life sciences industry. This investment, made through Accenture Ventures, will enable life sciences and clinical research companies to b  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead Of Vote To Preserve Subsidies That Help Millions Of New Yorkers Afford Health Care, Gillibrand Demands That Republicans Support A Three-Year Extension Of ACA Tax Credits * As Many As 1.7 Million New Yorkers Could See Their Health Care Costs Skyrocket in the New Year if Subsidies Are Not Extended on Thursday Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference   more

ALFRED, New York, Dec. 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Alfred Ceramic Art Museum announces the Betty Woodman Collection at Alfred University * The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum is pleased to announce the establishment of the Betty Woodman Collection at Alfred University, a gift of 29 objects and works on paper representing Woodman's oeuvre. The collection is now a feature of the museum's permanent collection thanks to a major gift from George and Betty Woodman's  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * New Binghamton University research shows better way to target mRNA cancer vaccines Treatment would use lessons from COVID-19 vaccines to train our immune systems to kill rogue cells By Chris Kocher No matter where cancer cells grow in the human body, they are a threat to our health and our lives. But instead of treating them with chemotherapy or radiation -- which have undesirable side effects -  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Binghamton University scientist seeks ancient climate clues under Antarctic ice Molly Patterson is the co-chief scientist of an international research expedition * If it were to melt completely, the vast West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) holds enough ice to raise the global sea levels by 4 to 5 meters, or 13 to 16 feet. The WAIS abuts the Ross Ice Shelf, the world's largest floating ice mass, which serves  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, Dec. 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Dashboard helps DPT students gain proficiency B-Competent shows students their progress in mastering essential skills By Natalie Blando-George As Binghamton University's first cohort of physical therapy students prepares to graduate in May 2026, students in the three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program are eager to pass their licensure exam and enter the workforce. Fortunately, these students   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Credit & Insurance Announces $1 Billion Forward Flow Origination Partnership with Harvest Commercial Capital * NEW YORK - December 11, 2025 - Today, Blackstone Credit & Insurance ("BXCI") announced a forward flow origination partnership with Harvest Commercial Capital, LLC ("Harvest"), a leader in small business lending, to acquire business loans secured   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- Bloomberg issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Bloomberg Expands Funds Data With ETP Flows, History, and Revisions Coverage Since 2007 Building off the Enterprise Funds Data launch in 2023, the enhanced solution gives investors the tools to backtest, benchmark, track, and spot market shifts * Bloomberg today announced the expansion of its Funds Data Solution, offering a comprehensive view of exchange traded product (ETP) movements and nearly two decades of   more

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Brain stimulation during sleep boosts weak memories in mice * Manipulating mouse brains during sleep improved their ability to remember new experiences that would normally be forgotten - a finding with important implications for treating Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia that act on similar processes. The study in mice, published Nov. 7 in Neuron, is relevant to humans as the basic mechanisms of   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights issued the following news release: * * * RELIGION IN USA SHOWS POCKETS OF OPTIMISM By Bill Donohue Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith is the author of Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America. Of course, the demise of religion has long been predicted, yet it never seems to die. Survey data back this up. It is true that Americans are less religious today than they have been in the past,   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * CEO Of Telecommunications Construction Company Charged With Commercial Bribery, Fraud, And Witness Tampering Offenses * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), Christopher G. Raia, Commissioner of the New York City Departme  more

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Clinicians now have powerful new tools to diagnose MS earlier, thanks in part to UB research * This image of the brain of a 45-year-old female with secondary-progressive MS indicates with a white arrow the presence of a paramagnetic rim lesion. The image was obtained using Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM), an advanced MRI technique that can detect these les  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSrep) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Online Surges Amid Rapid Tech Change; New Tool for Preventing Abuse Unveiled for Path Forward AI-generated child abuse material rose more than 1,300% in a single year * Societal and behavioral shifts including growing recognition of children displaying harmful sexual behaviors and links to extremism, violence and financial scams are driving c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE DELIVERS SUPPORT FOR ROCHESTER'S BUSINESS COMMUNITY * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has voted in favor of legislation to help bolster Rochester's business community. The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act is bipartisan legislation designed to expand opportunities for investment and give sm  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Votes to Pass FY26 NDAA, Securing Major Wins for Upstate New York's Military Communities * Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), landmark legislation that strengthens America's national defense, advances President Trump's peace through strength agenda, and secures critical inve  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 11 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 27 States & D.C. Between September 2024 & September 2025; 31 States & D.C. Add Construction Jobs In September * Thu, 12/11/2025 - 12:40 Texas and New Mexico Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Texas and Michigan Top Monthly Gainers; Florida and Mississippi Have the Wor  more

YONKERS, New York, Dec. 11 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Reports opposes bill that enables financial firms to avoid compliance with consumer protection laws while using AI systems HR 4801 creates regulatory sandbox that leaves consumers at risk * WASHINGTON DC - In a letter sent to the House Financial Services Committee today, Consumer Reports detailed its opposition to a bill that would allow financial firms testing AI systems on customers to seek wa  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Crypto-Enabled Fraudster Sentenced For Orchestrating $40 Billion Fraud * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today that DO HYEONG KWON was sentenced to 15 years in prison for committing wire fraud and conspiring to commit securities fraud, commodities fraud, and wire fraud in connection with KWON's fraud centered   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * McGraw Fellow Robert Lopez wins Sidney Award for Detailing Child Labor Abuses on California Farms McGraw Fellow Robert Lopez, a Pulitzer Prize winning freelance journalist based in Los Angeles, has won the December Sidney Award for his two-part investigation into California's failure to protect teenage farmworkers who labor in harsh and dangerous conditions throughout the state'  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following Q&A on Dec. 10, 2025, with Celina Su, Marilyn J. Gittell Chair in Urban Studies at the Graduate Center: * * * How City Budgets Can Truly Serve People In "Budget Justice," Professor Celina Su argues that municipal budgeting should come out from behind closed doors and into the hands of the people it affects. * The same year that Zohran Mamdani rose from relative obscurity to be elected mayor of New York  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Denver Broncos and Verizon Business enhance stadium operations and fan experiences * NEW YORK, N.Y. \- Fans at Empower Field at Mile High, home of the Denver Broncos, can now enjoy a significantly upgraded game-day experience thanks to the new Wi-Fi 6E and Local Area Network (LAN) installation led by Verizon Business. The network refresh   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- Educators for Excellence issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT Assembly Bill A2687 (Carroll)/Senate Bill 5569 (Fahy) Establishes a center for dyslexia and dysgraphia within the department of education. An Act to amend the education law, in relation to establishing a center for dyslexia and dysgraphia within the department of education. * Educators for Excellence - New York strongly supports Assembly Bill A.2687/S.5569, which wo  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 12 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following commentary on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * From Promises to Vetoes: Hochul's Actions Belie Her Commitment to Transparency By Cam Macdonald Governor Kathy Hochul made news this fall when she used her legislative veto power in a way that looked personal. That's how Albany watchers and the target, Senator James Skoufis, took it when her first vetoes of 2025 were on bills Skoufis sponsored, including a bill aimed   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Credit Suisse Group AG, Credit Suisse AG, Credit Suisse Holdings (USA), Inc., Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch, and JPMorgan Chase & Co. * The Federal Reserve Board on Thursday announced the termination of the enforcement actions listed below: Credit Suisse Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland, Credit Suisse AG, Zurich, Switzerland, Credit Su  more

ITHACA, New York, Dec. 11 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Five Questions for Chris Anderson * Christopher Anderson, professor of services management at the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School for Hotel Administration, studies the use of data and analytics to predict demand, adjust prices and manage inventory in a variety of industries. In a recent article, " The Perils of Algorithmic Pricing," Anderson and his co-author discussed why pricing algorithms matter. Q  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 (TNSrep) -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * Pope Francis Global Poverty Index Highlights Stalled Progress in Key Areas By Patrick Verel After fluctuating for several years, progress in combating extreme poverty worldwide has largely stalled, according to the 10th annual Fordham Pope Francis Global Poverty Index (https://ipednews.blog.fordham.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-Fordham-Francis-Index-Report.pdf?_ga=2.26183933.1343424364.1765528105-15959757  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Investment Company Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Schemes Defendant Allegedly Misrepresented Gray Digital's Assets and Performance, Provided Investors with Fraudulent Documents and Defrauded Institutional Lenders; Obstructed Related SEC Investigation * Earlier today in federal court in Broo  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Gaming program continues to power healing at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital The video game and technology program at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital -- which provides gaming opportunities to help ease anxiety and distract children and adolescents from pain and stress during their hospital stay -- continues to secure grant funding to support its work. M  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Support Family Farmers, Grow Agritourism Across New York * New York State Lost 5,000 Farms Over the Last Decade As Rising Costs Strain Farms Across the Country Nearly 95% of Farms Across New York Are Family-Owned, Driving a Rapidly Growing Agritourism Industry Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement On Republicans' Refusal To Extend Enhanced ACA Tax Credits * Today, after Senate Republicans blocked the Democratic plan to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for three years and lower health care costs for tens of millions of Americans, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: "America's economic crisis is about to get substant  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 (TNSxrep) -- Ernst and Young, an assurance, tax, transaction and advisory service, presented the following news release: * * * Global consumers driven back to ICE vehicles as EV enthusiasm cools: EY research * Half of global car buyers plan to choose internal combustion engines, a 13-point jump as electric vehicle demand softens * Range anxiety, charging gaps and geopolitics fuel growing hesitation towards battery electric vehicles (BEV) * Consumers prioritize essential co  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Dec. 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, posted the following news release: * * * Global M&A stages great rebound in 2025 with $4.8 trillion deal value to mark second-highest total on record * * $5 billion-plus megadeals propel M&A resurgence as infrequent acquirers make big bets * Technology M&A, powered by AI-related deals, leads 36% surge in deal value for the year * Swing to scope deals to expand in new markets in bigg  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Hollywood Director And Writer Convicted Of $11 Million Fraud On Subscription Streaming Service * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today the conviction of CARL ERIK RINSCH, a Los Angeles-based director and writer, for his role in a fraudulent scheme to steal $11 million from a subscription video on-demand stream  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * How courage, curiosity and kindness built Charlotte Nellist's 23-year Amex career * For Charlotte Nellist, there's no question how important customer care professionals are to American Express. "Our frontline colleagues are the true face of our brand," she said. "They handle every kind of customer question or interaction you can imagine, have great listening skills and are there  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Dec. 11, 2025, to the New York Post: * * * Democrats Will Strangle AI with Woke Rules - Unless Trump Takes Action By Michael Solon Democrats certainly learn from past mistakes. After watching President Bill Clinton let the internet grow without federal rules, Democrats want to control artificial intelligence -- and if   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Humanitarians' Baseless Trial in Greece * Two dozen humanitarian workers facing 20 years in prison finally got their day in court on December 4 and 5 on the Greek island of Lesbos after a seven-year wait. We were there. The hearings quickly revealed just how baseless the case against them is. The defendants were associated with a small search and rescue group, Emergency Response Center Intern  more

ARMONK, New York, Dec. 11 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and Pearson Collaborate to Build New AI-Powered Learning Tools for Organizations and Individuals Worldwide * IBM (NYSE: IBM ) and Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L ), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced a global partnership to build new personalized learning products powered by AI for businesses, public organizations, and educational institutions.  Recent research from Pe  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- Yeshiva University issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Israeli President Herzog Awarded Honorary Doctorate at Yeshiva University Dinner Robert Kraft Takes Yeshiva U. Over The Goal Line of its $613 Million Campaign * Yeshiva University's 101st annual Hanukkah Dinner brought together Jewish leaders and allies to honor Israeli President Isaac Herzog with an honorary doctorate degree. As the evening paid tribute to President Herzog's steadfast leadership, it   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Japan: Promote Safe Sports by Ending Abuse, Discrimination * (Tokyo) - The Japanese government's Japan Sports Agency (JSA) should adopt policies to promote safe sports in Japan by ending abuses and discrimination against athletes, 12 nongovernmental organizations and individuals said in a joint letter to Junichi Kawai, the JSA's commissioner. Kawai, the former chairman of the Japanese Paralympi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939 * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Rep  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * JOINT LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON MOTION TO TABLE H.RES.939 * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar issued the following statement: Donald Trump's out-of-control behavior continues to put the health, safety and economic well-being of the American people at risk. At the same time, House Republicans have zero interes  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy Slams Noem's Failures That Have Put Western New York and the Nation at Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - During a Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) pressed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about the agency's unlawful immigration raids, the dismantling of our nation's emergency preparedness and management capabilities, and unprecedented cuts to counter  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Bans Harmful Food Additives in New Dye-Free Procurement Bill * Washington, D.C. - 12/11/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced the introduction of the Dye Free Procurement Act, legislation that would prohibit federal agencies from purchasing food containing certain synthetic color additives, including Red No. 40, Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6, Green No. 3, Blue No. 1, Blue No. 2,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Secures Major Win for Startups as House Passes Invest Act * Washington, D.C. - 12/11/25... Today, the House passed the bipartisan INVEST Act, a package of more than 20 bills designed to expand investment opportunities and strengthen small businesses, including Congressman Mike Lawler's Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOs) Act, H.R. 3352. The HALOs Act provides long-needed clarity for "d  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of the Protect America's Workforce Act, emphasizing that Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to deliver for working class Americans and that Democrats are committed to protectin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AHEAD OF BIPARTISAN PASSAGE OF PROTECT AMERICA'S WORKFORCE ACT * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor in support of the Protect America's Workforce Act, emphasizing that Republicans have failed to deliver on their promises to deliver for working class Americans and that Democrats are committed to protecting their right to negotiate  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * LinkedIn and Comcast NBCUniversal Team Up to Amplify Nonprofit Voices * December 11, 2025 LinkedIn and Comcast NBCUniversal are collaborating to provide four nonprofits - The Knowledge House, RE:IMAGINE ATL, Hopeworks, and Veterans Leadership Program - with marketing support via NBCUniversal's Creative Impact Lab and LinkedIn Ad Grants. The NBCUniversal Creative Impact Lab is a  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Malliotakis Leads Bipartisan Healthcare Legislation to Prevent Healthcare Premium Spikes * (WASHINGTON, DC) \- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) introduced the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Jared Golden (D-ME-2), Don Bacon (R-NE-2), Tom Suozzi (D-NY-3), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-8), Don Davis (D-NC-1), and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez   more

ALFRED, New York, Dec. 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Mechanical engineering faculty Mehdi Kabir, students attend IMECE Conference * A senior design team of mechanical engineering students from Alfred University, led and advised by Mehdi Kabir, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, delivered an oral presentation of their research at the International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), held Nov. 16-20 in Memphis, TN. IMECE is the   more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * The Met Announces Spring 2026 Costume Institute Show and Major New Galleries for Exhibitions Exploring the Art of Fashion Beyonce, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour will co-chair The Met Gala fundraiser on Monday, May 4 Anthony Vaccarello and Zoe Kravitz to co-chair the Gala Host Committee, with members including Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Gwendoline Christie, Alex Co  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner Rob Schwartz Testifies Before Full US House Committee on Agriculture for CFTC Reauthorization * NEW YORK, December 11, 2025: Morgan Lewis partner and former general counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rob Schwartz, appeared before the full US House Committee on Agriculture to provide testimony in support of CFTC reauth  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Mozambique: Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditions * (Johannesburg) - Thousands of civilians displaced by Islamist armed group attacks in northeastern Mozambique have been sheltering in overcrowded and inadequate conditions, Human Rights Watch said today. Mozambique's government should work with international agencies to provide sufficient support for people in need. Between November 10 and 2  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT 'Highlander Gateway Scholarship' Offsets Out-of-State Tuition for Top Students from NY and PA By Deric Raymond New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced the launch of the Highlander Gateway Scholarship, a significant new scholarship program designed to expand educational access for talented first-time, full-time undergraduate students from New York and Pennsylvania. Begi  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The New York Health and Hospitals posted the following news release: * * * NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst Awarded Designation as Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Screening * GO2 for Lung Cancer Recognizes Elmhurst Hospital for commitment to highest standards in lung cancer early detection through low dose CT screening Elmhurst, NY NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst has been named a Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer Screening by GO2 for Lung C  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Over 80 Iranian Lawyers Demand Transparency in Suspicious Death of Human Rights Lawyer Khosro Alikordi * Brother of Alikordi Summoned, Authorities Warn Activists Not to Give Any Speeches at Funeral December 11, 2025 A group of 81 lawyers, all inside Iran, have signed a public statement demanding full transparency regarding the suspicious death of Mashhad-based human r  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Owner Of Physical Rehabilitation Company Pleads Guilty To Submitting More Than $20 Million In Fraudulent Medical Bills To Health Benefit Programs * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General ("HH  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release: * * * PFLA 26 ANNOUNCE * Netflix's Nobody Wants This and Apple TV's Shrinking and HBO Max's The Pitt Are First Announced Programs The Festival Will Run April 4 - 12, 2026 at the DOLBY THEATRE in Hollywood with the Full Festival Lineup Announced on Monday, January 26 Paley Members Receive Exclusive Benefits of Presale, Member Discounts, and Priority Access to All PaleyFest Events Presale  more

ALFRED, New York, Dec. 11 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Public Safety office offering self-defense course for women * The Alfred University Office of Public Safety, in partnership with Alfred State College, is offering the nationally-recognized Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program. The comprehensive course, offered only to women, is designed to empower participants with realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. R.A.D. is being offered free to student  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ready, Set, Skill Up: Debevoise Launches AI Decathlon * Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has launched its AI Decathlon, marking the next step in building practical and responsible AI skills across the firm. The program was recently profiled in Law360, underscoring growing interest in how the firm is approaching hands-on AI training. The Decathlon includes ten sessions focused on key s  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Mission to the United Nations issued the following statement: * * * Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on the Situation in Afghanistan Thank you, Madam President, and thank you to all of our briefers today. As we have just heard, the people of Afghanistan continue to endure significant hardships, including human rights abuses, poverty, unemployment, limited access to basic services, and unconscionable restrictions on women's rights. The Taliban are respon  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen, Rep. Van Drew Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Defibrillators in Transportation Facilities * Washington, DC - Representative Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02), members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the release of H.R.5897 (link is external), the Public Access to Defibrillation in Transportation Facilitie  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Announces House Passage of Bipartisan INVEST Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act (link is external) overwhelmingly passed the U.S. House of Representatives, with a vote of 302 to 123. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), House Committee on Financial Services Chai  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Ritchie Torres and Yvette Clarke Introduce the Our Parks Act * Bill Would Guarantee Free Admission to National Parks on All Federal Holidays in Response to President Trump's Removal of Juneteenth and MLK Day Reps. Ritchie Torres (NY-15) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) today introduced the Our Parks Act, legislation to guarantee free admission to all national parks on every federal holiday and p  more

ROCHESTER, New York, Dec. 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Industrial design students impress clients through a semester-long collaboration When Bennett Hu registered for this year's Metaproject course, he was excited about the opportunity to be more abstract with his designs. He drew influence from his childhood to address the prompt "what is safe?" "My product is a take on how people mark their height on a door frame or wall, recording how mu  more

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park Study Shows IL-36 Gamma 'Armored' CAR T Cells Can Eradicate Solid Tumors * BUFFALO, N.Y. A laboratory study out of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center outlines a new way to boost the effectiveness of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy in solid-tumor cancers, resulting in their eradication. Led by Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD, D  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Russia's Systematic Torture of Ukrainian POWs * * Russian authorities and military forces have systematically tortured and ill-treated Ukrainian prisoners of war. * The evidence indicates that their physical and psychological torture is a widespread pattern intended to break prisoners' sense of self and human dignity. * Russian authorities should end torture and the ill-treatment of Ukra  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- S&P Global, New York, announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its enterprise-wide transformation across agentic innovation, data distribution, and workflow automation. This collaboration marks a significant expansion in S&P Global's strategic AI and cloud journey. The President and CEO of S&P Global stated that the partnership is a powerful milestone in the company's data and AI journey. She noted that integrating Google Cloud's cuttin  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Safe Sport Structures in Japanese Sports * Dear Commissioner Junichi Kawai, On behalf of 12 organizations and individuals, we would like to extend our warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as Commissioner of the Japan Sports Agency (JSA). We look forward to engaging with your agency on critical matters to protect athletes from all forms of abuse. Joint Letter to Junichi Kawai,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion on National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement on his support for the National Defense Authorization Act: "I joined a strong bipartisan majority in voting for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act legislation that gives our service members a we  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Syracuse Man Sentenced to 120 Months for Drug Trafficking ALBANY, NEW YORK - Cyril Swan, age 30, was sentenced last week to 120 months in prison for distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Acting United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of ATF Br  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * The LEI for France Increased in October * For Release 9:30 AM ET, December 11, 2025 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 C  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Thirteen Defendants From Across the U.S. Indicted in Cocaine Trafficking Ring A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted 13 individuals from Pennsylvania, California, New York, Florida, and New Mexico on charges of violating federal drug and firearm laws, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S NEW SERIES 'SUDDENLY AMISH' TAKES SIX INDIVIDUALS ON A DRAMATIC AND LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY INTO AMISH CULTURE * - New Series Premieres Tuesday, January 13 at 10PM ET/PT - Watch The Trailer HERE & Check Out Photos HERE (Los Angeles, CA) - TLC's all-new series SUDDENLY AMISH follows six non-Amish individuals on a rare journey as they leave behin  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Introduces 'Flex-Tech' Bill that Spurs U.S. Competitiveness & Cuts Emissions * WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) today introduced the State Industrial Competitiveness Act, legislation that strengthens and enhances the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing, all while cutting emissions by providing manufacturers with needed resources and technical support to increase their overa  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Tulsa Ancestor's Legacy Underscores Lasting Fight for Reparations * The recent passing of Queen Mother Viola Ford Fletcher, at age 111, marked a profound loss in the ongoing fight for justice for survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the racist attack that left hundreds of Black people dead and more than 1,200 Black-owned houses burned to the ground. As the oldest known living survivor, sh  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Recognized by Forbes as One of America's Best Employers for Engineers * Turner Construction Company has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers for Engineers for 2026, earning the #1 ranking in the construction industry and a top-20 position in the United States. This marks the second straight year Turner has been honored since Forbes introduced the list in 2025.   more

ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, New York, Dec. 12 -- Bard College issued the following news release: * * * Two Bard College Professors Receive 2025 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant Miriam Felton-Dansky, associate professor and director of Bard College's undergraduate Theater and Performance Program, and Drew Thompson, associate professor of Africana and Historical Studies at Bard and associate professor at Bard Graduate Center, have received 2025 Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grants. Felt  more

SURREY, England, Dec. 12 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * US authorities expose alleged cargo fraud schemes Investigation uncovers three separate alleged schemes involving fraudulent invoices and kickbacks to secure cargo contracts By Rebecca Jeffrey Individuals in the US air cargo industry have been charged with alleged bribery and money laundering crimes committed over several years to secure favourable contracts. New York State Attorney General Letitia James said in a   more

BUFFALO, New York, Dec. 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB's Sathy Balu-Iyer named 2025 fellow in the National Academy of Inventors * Sathy Balu-Iyer, PhD, has been named one of 185 exceptional inventors in the National Academy of Inventors 2025 class of fellows. Photo: Douglas Levere Pharmacy professor's research work, numerous patents lead to inclusion in prestigious organization By Laurie Kaiser BUFFALO, N.Y. Sa  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- USA TODAY Co. Inc. has entered into a multi-year strategic partnership with Meta, granting the technology company access to a vast library of news and sports content. This agreement, announced in New York on Dec. 4, 2025, covers new and archival material from the flagship USA TODAY publication, over 200 local USA TODAY Network publications, and its network of USA TODAY Sports wires. The partnership is set to enable Meta's family of applications and devices to feature time  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Dec. 12 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * USD President James T. Harris Discusses the Future of Higher Education during New York Times Panel The annual Dealbook Summit brings together thought leaders to discuss consequential issues facing the world. * On December 3, University of San Diego President James T. Harris III, D.Ed. joined a panel of higher education leaders to discuss the challenges facing higher educat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Rep. Goldman Pushes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to Admit DHS is Violating the Law * Goldman: "...You can't just decide that you're not going to follow the law, and asylum is a law, and deport people who have ongoing applications. Unfortunately, that is exactly what's happening." Watch the Video of the Exchange HERE (link is external) Washington, DC \- Today, U.S. Representative Dan Goldm  more

BRONX, New York, Dec. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * WCS Honored with Uganda's Visionaries Award for "Wildlife Environmental Conservation Organization of the Year" * Kampala, Uganda, December 10, 2025 The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has been honored with the 13th Visionaries of Uganda Award, receiving the designation of "Wildlife Environmental Conservation Organization of the Year" from the Government of the Re  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGA on Disney-Sora Licensing Deal * Dear Members, This morning, Disney announced a three-year deal with OpenAI to license hundreds of Disney-owned characters to Open AI's Sora, an artificial intelligence model that generates audio-visual material, and to include at least some of these user-generated videos on Disney+. The deal is reportedly specific to masked, animated o  more