WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * "STRONG, PROUD, AND PATRIOTIC": CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DELIVERS ANNUAL STATE OF THE HUDSON VALLEY ADDRESS, RECOMMITS TO BUILDING MORE AFFORDABLE, SAFE, FREE HUDSON VALLEY * "Strong, Proud, and Patriotic": Congressman Pat Ryan Delivers Annual State of the Hudson Valley Address, Recommits to Building More Affordable, Safe, Free Hudson Valley Ryan delivers update on his fight in Washington to build a More  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Arrest and Arraignment of Buffalo Police Officer on Murder Charge * February 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and arraignment of Lance Woods, 53, of Lewiston, on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree in connection with the murder of Alexis Skoczylas. Lance Woods is a police officer with the B  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Leads Funding of Over $1 Billion to Neysa to Work Towards Building India's Leading AI Infrastructure Platform * Mumbai, February 16, 2026 - Neysa (the "Company") today announced that private equity funds affiliated with Blackstone (collectively, "Blackstone") and co-investors have entered into definitive agreements to invest in Neysa, enabling a $1.2 bill  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * When Consent Meets Reality: How Young Men Navigate Intimacy A new study suggests that young men overwhelmingly support affirmative sexual consent in principle--yet often find its verbal implementation difficult in practice. The research, led by scholars at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and Melbourne University's Department of General Practice and Primary   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- ROM CALIPHATE TO PRISON: GERMANY'S APPROACH TO REHABILITATING ISLAMIC STATE RETURNEES - A report from Counter Extremism Project, New York - December 2025 (37 pages) * * * The Counter Extremism Project issued a report that examines the evolving threat posed by Western foreign fighters associated with the Islamic State and similar extremist groups, particularly focusing on how the return or transfer of these individuals intersects with prison systems and radicali  more

HAIFA, Israel, Feb. 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Darwin Day: When Evolution Turns Against Us -- Humans vs. Viruses * How has evolution shaped viral infection? How does humanity cope with viral diseases? Why do vaccines work well against one disease but not another? Why are drugs that work against bacteria ineffective against viruses? And how optimistic can we allow ourselves to be about the future? These questions were addressed recen  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Environmental Advocates NY issued a response to the Trump administration's reported move to revoke the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency endangerment finding, a legal determination that underpins federal climate and greenhouse gas regulations. The organization stated that the endangerment finding serves as the scientific and legal foundation for national emissions standards and broader climate policy. According to the group, efforts to rescind the determination would w  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * From Rockefeller to Mayoral Fellow: UAlbany Grad Works to Broaden Albany's Appeal By Indiana Nash As a mayoral fellow for Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs, recent Rockefeller College graduate Sean Millington's days have been spent meeting people: community members, business owners and politicians. Just out of college -- he graduated with his bachelor's in political science in December -- it can get a bit ove  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $1.2 Million for Historical Centers Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $1.2 million for historical societies across New York State. The $1.2 million investment includes $1 million for Weeksville Historical Center to ensure continued preservation of the site and allow the society to expand its community impact. Additionally, the State is gra  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces $3.8 Million New York State African American Heritage Grant Program * Governor Hochul today announced a $3.8 million new grant program to support and promote the history and achievements of African Americans and people of African descent throughout the State. The New York State African American Heritage Grant Program (NYS AAH) will provide grants to assist nonprofit   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- Silencing the Streets: The Right to Protest Under Attack in the United Kingdom - A report from Human Rights Watch, New York - January 2026 (52 pages) * * * Human Rights Watch issued a report examining treatment of migrant children in the United Kingdom asylum system, highlighting serious human rights concerns linked to prolonged detention, inadequate protections and harmful practices that affect vulnerable minors. The analysis focuses on how immigration policie  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology announced that Assistant Professor Dillon Pranger of its College of Architecture has received a 2026 Faculty Design Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture for a project centered on sustainable, reusable construction. The award recognizes BoardWalk, a 40 foot temporary installation created in Bethel, New York, at the site of the 1969 Woodstock festival. Designed as a multifunctional gathering space, stage and v  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 16 -- The United Nations Population Fund issued the following statement: * * * UNFPA Statement on the Escalating Crisis for Women and Girls in South Sudan The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is deeply alarmed by the escalation of violence in Jonglei State, South Sudan, and the grave impact it is having on women and girls. As of mid-February at least 11 health facilities in Jonglei State have been closed, looted, or destroyed, and ambulances and equipment have been seiz  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- CLEAN ENERGY MASTER PLAN - A report from University at Buffalo, New York - February 2026 (9 pages) * * * The University At Buffalo issued a report presenting its Clean Energy Master Plan, outlining strategic pathways for transitioning the campus toward sustainable energy use and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The document synthesises institutional goals, baseline energy assessments and recommended actions designed to align campus operations  more