Monday - March 16, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New York Newsletter for Friday March 06, 2026 ( 194 items )  
"On Erasing History," a Conversation With Jason Stanley and Nikole Hannah-Jones, Thurs., March 26 7 pm NYC
NEW YORK, March 5 [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: * * * "On Erasing History," a Conversation With Jason Stanley and Nikole Hannah-Jones, Thurs., March 26 7 pm NYC * (NEW YORK)-On Thursday, March 26, PEN America & Liz's Book Bar will bring together two leading voices to discuss authoritarianism and censorship by the Trump administration agains  more
$25M endowment to advance experiential learning in Duffield Engineering
ITHACA, New York, March 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * $25M endowment to advance experiential learning in Duffield Engineering * A new $25 million endowment dedicated to advancing experiential learning will provide long-term support to the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering programs that provide undergraduates with opportunities to participate on student project teams, join research labs, develop and evaluate innovative technologies, and benefit from other hand  more
'Romeo & Juliet'
DELAWARE, Ohio, March 5 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 'Romeo & Juliet' * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University's Department of Performing Arts will put a spectral spin on William Shakespeare's classic "Romeo & Juliet" in three performances beginning March 26. "The story of Romeo and Juliet has been told for centuries, but this production explores its aftermath, where the dead try to overcome fate, and where memory is the only way of fighting a nev  more
ACLU Urges Congress to Block Any New War Funding After Failed War Powers Vote
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Urges Congress to Block Any New War Funding After Failed War Powers Vote * WASHINGTON, DC -Today, the U.S. House of Representatives failed to pass the bipartisan Massie-Khanna War Powers Resolution, which would have required that al  more
ADL Statement on Responsible Public Discourse Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict
NEW YORK, March 6 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * ADL Statement on Responsible Public Discourse Amid Escalating Middle East Conflict (ADL) the Anti-Defamation League issued the following statement in response to recent political and public discourse about the escalating conflict with the Iranian Regime. Stateme  more
AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Latest Round Of Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 24 states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increa  more
AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case, as Attorney General Nessel explains in a video, challenges President Trum  more
AIAA Bids to Bring the World's Premier Space Event to the United States in 2029
RESTON, Virginia, March 5 -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics posted the following news release: * * * AIAA Bids to Bring the World's Premier Space Event to the United States in 2029 Houston aims to welcome thousands of global space leaders as humanity returns to the Moon * Houston - The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has submitted a bid to host the 80th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2029) in Houston, Texas, 1-5 October 2029. The   more
AJC Statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's Comments on Israel
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release: * * * AJC Statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom's Comments on Israel * Governor Gavin Newsom's recent comments about Israel were confusing and problematic at a critical moment, as the United States, Israel, and their regional partners confront significant threats from the Iranian regime. If the Governor intended to express concern about proposals to annex parts of the West Bank, that debate re  more
AlbaCore Capital Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Announce Infrastructure Debt Platform
TOKYO, Japan, March 6 -- MUFG Bank issued the following news release: * * * AlbaCore Capital Group and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group announce infrastructure debt platform The infrastructure debt platform will provide scalable and sustainable access to UK and European infrastructure debt through the future launch of Investment Grade and High Yield investment strategies * AlbaCore Capital Group Limited ("AlbaCore"), MUFG Bank, Ltd. ("MUFG Bank") and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporat  more
Angola's President Signs Repressive Civil Society Law
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Angola's President Signs Repressive Civil Society Law * Angolan President Joao Lourenco has signed into law new legislation that regulates the operation of nongovernmental organizations and other groups in the country. Civil society organizations, including Human Rights Watch, have warned about the serious risks the law poses to civic space in Angola. Published on March 2, the law grants the   more
APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced
NEWARK, Delaware, March 5 -- The American Philosophical Association issued the following news: * * * APA Committee Appointments for 2026 Announced The APA board of officers is pleased to announce the committee appointments for terms starting July 1, 2026. Committee members serve three-year terms ending June 30, 2029, unless otherwise noted. Associate chairs serve a one-year term, followed by a three-year term as chair of the committee. Congratulations to the appointees and thanks to all who w  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 6 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Co-Leads Lawsuit Filed to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on Amer  more
Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Citizenship Question from Test Survey for 2030 Census
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Withdraw Citizenship Question from Test Survey for 2030 Census * Multistate coalition also criticizes other planned changes by Trump Administration OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing the U  more
Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Exempt New and Experimental Nuclear Reactors from Environmental Review
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt to Exempt New and Experimental Nuclear Reactors from Environmental Review * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the United States Department of Energy (DOE) opposing its Notice of New Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) for Advanced Nuclear   more
Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 5 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. President Trump's effort to increase tariffs worldwide without congres  more
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, March 5 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Oregon Leads Case to Block Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 23 other states in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Th  more
Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Latest Illegal Tariffs * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing to stop the latest attempt by the Trump administration to impose sweeping tariffs that result in increased taxes on states, businesses  more
Attorney General James Releases Statement on Ruling in Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Ruling in Housing Discrimination Lawsuit * March 5, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement on the New York Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department's ruling on source of income protections for renters: "Every New Yorker deserves access to safe and dignified housing regardless  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Illegal Tariffs * RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing to block the federal government's latest unlawful tariffs on American consumers and businesses without congressional approval. The tariffs could cost each North Carolina household an estimated $800 to $1,300 this year. "North Carolinians have already paid   more
Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases
DENVER, Colorado, March 5 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs and price increases * March 5, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most re  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP LATEST ROUND OF ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, today filed a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American businesses and consumers. The case challenges President Tru  more
Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 5 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Joins Lawsuit Filed by 24 States to Block Illegal Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in announcing a lawsuit to block President Trump's   more
Australia, Canada Failing to Uphold Rights During Middle East Crisis
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Australia, Canada Failing to Uphold Rights During Middle East Crisis * This week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Australia to meet with his counterpart, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. With escalating hostilities in the Middle East, the meeting is an opportunity for the leaders of the two "middle power" countries to dispense with muddled messaging and take the lead upholding h  more
Award-Winning Historian and Journalist Howard W. French to Deliver Distinguished Annual Lecture in History on March 24
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 5 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Award-Winning Historian and Journalist Howard W. French to Deliver Distinguished Annual Lecture in History on March 24 * The UMass Amherst/Five College Graduate Program in History has announced that Howard W. French, award-winning author, historian and professor at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism will serve as 2026 Visiting Writer in History. While on campus the week of M  more
B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: New Data Highlights Importance of Governor Hochul's Plan to Deliver Universal Child Care Statewide for Millions of New York Families
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: New Data Highlights Importance of Governor Hochul's Plan to Deliver Universal Child Care Statewide for Millions of New York Families * Earlier today, Governor Hochul underscored the importance of her plan to deliver universal childcare for children under five years old across the state by highlighting the link between universal, affordable child  more
Bitwise Donating $100,000 From ETHW Profits to Ethereum Open-Source Developers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news: * * * Bitwise Donating $100,000 from ETHW Profits to Ethereum Open-Source Developers The gift is part of Bitwise's commitment to donate 10% of gross profits from the Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) each year. Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset management firm with over $15 billion in client assets,/1 announced the company's second annual donation to Ethereum open  more
Bitwise Donating $233,000 From BITB Profits to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 6 -- Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto index fund manager, issued the following news: * * * Bitwise Donating $233,000 from BITB Profits to Bitcoin Open-Source Developers The gift is part of Bitwise's commitment to donate 10% of gross profits from the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) each year. * Bitwise Asset Management, the global crypto asset management firm with over $15 billion in client assets,/1 announced the company's second annual donation to Bitcoin open  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New York 2025
NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New York 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 5, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.0 percent in New York State and 9.4 percent in New York City (five boroughs only), com  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Massachusetts Second Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Massachusetts Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 5, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Massachusetts were 183,284, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 174,708, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regio  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in New Hampshire Second Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in New Hampshire Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 5, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in New Hampshire were 40,721, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 37,863, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regiona  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Puerto Rico Second Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Puerto Rico Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 5, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Puerto Rico were 53,345 while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 46,382, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Com  more
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in the U.S. Virgin Islands Second Quarter 2025
NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in the U.S. Virgin Islands Second Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 5, 2026 * * * From March 2025 to June 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in the U.S. Virgin Islands were 3,514, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 2,230, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported tod  more
Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans At a joint Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee and House Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing with Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) today, Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) highlighted the importance of veterans' advocacy in producing legislative results and   more
Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * Blumenthal Highlights Importance of Veterans' Advocacy Following Republicans' Block of Benefits for Combat-Injured Veterans Yesterday, Senate Republicans blocked passage of a critical veterans' priority despite its overwhelmingly bipartisan support and pleas from veterans * At a joint Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee and  more
Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 5 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Bonnies torch Frostbite field to reach rugby national tourney * Mar 05, 2026 Less than three months after winning the National Collegiate Rugby Division I 15s championship, St. Bonaventure University is back to steamrolling every team in its path in its quest to win the 7s national title this spring. The Bonnies qualified for the national tourney April 24-26 in Boyds, Maryland, with  more
British dealmaking hits 26-year high amid wave of foreign takeovers
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * British dealmaking hits 26-year high amid wave of foreign takeovers * White & Case partner and head of UK Public M&A Patrick Sarch was recently featured in The Telegraph, The Times, the Daily Mail and CityAM, commenting on data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and the London Stock Exchange which has shown a sharp rise in foreign takeovers of UK companies in the firs  more
Calif. Gov. Newsom: Trump Pardons Wipe Nearly $2 Billion in Victim Repayment and Taxpayer Recovery for Medicare and Tax Fraud, and More
SACRAMENTO, California, March 6 (TNSrep) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Trump pardons wipe nearly $2 billion in victim repayment and taxpayer recovery for Medicare and tax fraud, and more What you need to know: A new analysis finds that Trump's pardons of criminals across his two terms have denied nearly $2 billion in victim restitution, forfeitures, and fines. * President Donald Trump has made his priorities clear from day one   more
California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again
SACRAMENTO, California, March 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs -- Again * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Governor Gavin Newsom today, along with a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the states of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, announced a new lawsuit challenging President Trump's imposition of global tariffs using Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The lawsuit, to b  more
Case studies: The financial fallout of poor labor practices
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Case studies: The financial fallout of poor labor practices * A company's workforce is a key driver of its success, and failures to manage labor appropriately can create risks. In fact, poor labor practices can be an early indicator of operational failures. The following examples illustrate the long-term material impacts on investors when private equity firms fail to ens  more
Castle Connolly Names Roswell Park to 2026 Top Hospital List
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Castle Connolly Names Roswell Park to 2026 Top Hospital List * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Research and information leader Castle Connolly has named Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to its 2026 Top Hospitals list for the cancer surgery and general surgery specialties, including honors for lung cancer surgery and colon surgery. This recognition is based on the  more
CDC Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report: Purpureocillium Lilacinum Keratitis Outbreak Associated With an Ophthalmology Clinic -- New York City, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 5) on February 12, 2026, entitled "Purpureocillium lilacinum Keratitis Outbreak Associated with an Ophthalmology Clinic -- New York City, 2024.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Purpureocillium lilacinum is an environmental mold that c  more
CEO turnover taxes analyst attention, skewing broader forecasts
ITHACA, New York, March 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * CEO turnover taxes analyst attention, skewing broader forecasts * When analyst attention is absorbed by CEO turnover, other companies in their portfolio pay the price, new Cornell research finds. The study, " Analyst Rational Inattention: Evidence from CEO Turnover Events," published early access on Feb. 16 in the Accounting Review, finds that high-impact turnover events capture a disproportionate amount of an  more
Charges signal tougher stance on execs' bankruptcy fraud
NEW YORK, March 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Charges signal tougher stance on execs' bankruptcy fraud * White & Case partners Joel Cohen, Samuel Hershey and Gregory Pesce published an article in Law360 on the trend of federal prosecutors increasingly targeting corporate executives, not just individual filers, for bankruptcy fraud. The article discusses high-profile cases such as Tricolor Holdings and First Brands to illu  more
Chief Regulatory Office for ExThera Medical Charged with Concealing Adverse Events, Including Deaths, from FDA
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Chief Regulatory Office for ExThera Medical Charged with Concealing Adverse Events, Including Deaths, from FDA; ExThera Medical Corporation Resolves Investigation * BOSTON - A California woman was charged today and has agreed to plead guilty in the District of Massachusetts for failing to report adverse events with the intent to defraud or mislead the F  more
Chris Healey Discusses the Retailization of Private Equity Funds With Mergermarket
NEW YORK, March 6 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Chris Healey discusses the retailization of private equity funds with Mergermarket Davis Polk partner Chris Healey was quoted in Mergermarket discussing the potential regulatory hurdles and changes that face retail funds Touching on evergreen funds and vehicles registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, Chris said, "Under the '40 Act, if you want a retail fund to participate in investments s  more
Civilians Must Be Protected Across the Middle East
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following news release: * * * Civilians Must Be Protected Across the Middle East * March 5, 2026 -The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) is gravely concerned about the safety of civilians as military attacks on civilian areas throughout the region intensify. We call on all parties to refrain from attacking residential areas, hospitals, emergency services, public utilities, and other essential   more
CLARKE DENOUNCES DEFEAT OF IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Yvette Clarke, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CLARKE DENOUNCES DEFEAT OF IRAN WAR POWERS RESOLUTION * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement: "Out of obligation to my nation, the Constitution, and human decency, I voted for the Iran War Powers Resolution. "Congress' failure to pass this most basic check on the president is a smoldering signal flare to Donald Trump that he has free rein t  more
Class in Action
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Class in Action * Villanova University has eight legal clinics within the Charles Widger School of Law that specialize in legal issues ranging from domestic violence to clemency to immigration services. The clients who come to the clinics are low-income and are frequently dealing with trauma and a lack of resources. "We have clinics where clients have significant social work needs," says Deeya Haldar, di  more
Community Service Provider Files Federal Lawsuit to Overturn West Virginia's Deadly and Discriminatory Moratorium on Methadone Clinics
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Community Service Provider Files Federal Lawsuit to Overturn West Virginia's Deadly and Discriminatory Moratorium on Methadone Clinics * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia's largest overdose prevention group filed a federal lawsuit to ove  more
Comscore and Yahoo DSP Partner to Advance CTV Political Advertising with Proximic Political Audiences
RESTON, Virginia, March 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, posted the following news release: * * * Comscore and Yahoo DSP Partner to Advance CTV Political Advertising with Proximic Political Audiences * New solution bridges linear and streaming campaign strategies for smarter voter engagement in the 2026 election cycle RESTON, VA and NEW YORK - March 5, 2026 - Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measu  more
Congressional Black Caucus Demands Reversal of Trump Policies Impacting Black Immigrant Communities Nationwide
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Demands Reversal of Trump Policies Impacting Black Immigrant Communities Nationwide * The Congressional Black Caucus today sent a letter to President Donald Trump demanding that the Administration cease all operations created to disenfranchise and displace Black immigrant communities across the United States, amid scrutiny from lawmakers and community advocates that the A  more
Congressman Kennedy Statement on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Firing
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Firing * Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement today following the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. "I have called for Kristi Noem's resignation or impeachment for months. And while her firing is welcome news, the severe damage she caused is already done. Lo  more
CONGRESSMAN LANGWORTHY VOTES TO RELEASE THE NAMES OF U.S. HOUSE MEMBERS WHO USED THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT SLUSH FUND
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN LANGWORTHY VOTES TO RELEASE THE NAMES OF U.S. HOUSE MEMBERS WHO USED THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT SLUSH FUND * "I don't care what Party you're in or what title you hold-I stand with the American people for transparency" Washington, DC-March 5 th...Congressman Langworthy today announced that he voted in favor of revealing the names of all members of Congress who have used the taxpayer-funde  more
Congressman Patronis Welcomes New JetBlue Nonstop Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Welcomes New JetBlue Nonstop Flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Patronis welcomed the launch of new nonstop JetBlue flights to Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), expanding travel options to the Emerald Coast and providing a boost to Northwest Florida's tourism-driven economy. Travelers can now fly directly from New York's John F  more
Congresswoman Tenney Applauds House Passage of DHS Funding Bill, Urges Senate to Act and Fully Reopen the Government
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Applauds House Passage of DHS Funding Bill, Urges Senate to Act and Fully Reopen the Government Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today applauded the House of Representatives' passage of legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security and ensure critical national security operations continue without disruption. The legislation provides full funding for the Departme  more
Connecticut Passes Teamsters-Backed Warehouse Worker Protection Law
WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Connecticut Passes Teamsters-Backed Warehouse Worker Protection Law * (HARTFORD, Conn.) - Teamsters are celebrating after Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed the Warehouse Worker Protection Bill into law earlier this week. "It was a multi-year fight by Connecticut Teamsters to get this bill passed, but we don't back down from tough fights -we win them," said Rocco   more
Construction Dive Names Turner's Lori Ann Stevens a 2026 Construction Champion
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Construction Dive Names Turner's Lori Ann Stevens a 2026 Construction Champion * Construction Dive has named Lori Ann Stevens, Vice President and Technical Designer in Turner Engineering Group, a 2026 Construction Champion, recognizing her outstanding technical leadership and industry impact. Stevens plays a key role in advancing progressive design-build delivery across complex aviatio  more
Core memories incoming: ESPN, Disney, Pixar and National Hockey League team up for 'Inside Out Classic'
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Core memories incoming: ESPN, Disney, Pixar and National Hockey League team up for 'Inside Out Classic' * Click here for Inside Out Classic media assets * ESPN+, Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD to present real-time animated presentation of Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers on Sunday, April 5 at 7 p.m. ET * Inside Out Classic complements traditional   more
Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School: Job Listings With Wide Pay Ranges May Deter Female Applicants
ITHACA, New York, March 6 (TNSjou) -- The Cornell University Industrial and Labor Relations School issued the following news: * * * Job listings with wide pay ranges may deter female applicants By Julie Greco, ILR School Pay range transparency laws that are intended to promote pay equity can inadvertently deter women from applying for those positions, thus perpetuating gender gaps in the workforce, according to research from the Cornell ILR School. "Across our four studies, we consistently   more
Court Vindicates Right of Madison County Black Voters to Have Their Day in Court in Districting Challenge
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * Court Vindicates Right of Madison County Black Voters to Have Their Day in Court in Districting Challenge * On Feb. 23, a federal judge denied a motion to dismiss the Legal Defense Fund (LDF)'s lawsuit alleging that the Madison County, Alabama, County Commission currently does not provide Black voters fair opportunities to elect candidates of choice in violation of Section  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Forever 21 Kids Disney Mickey Mouse Pajama Pants
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Forever 21 Kids Disney Mickey Mouse Pajama Pants Hazard: The recalled children's pajama pants violate the mandatory standards for flammability of children's sleepwear, posing a burn hazard and risk of serious injury or death to children. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: March 05, 2026 Units: About 230 Consumer Contact: Unique Brands Com toll-free at 888-684-5  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving HALO Magic Sleepsuits
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026: * * * Name of Product: HALO Magic Sleepsuits Hazard: The zipper head can detach from certain sleepsuits, posing a choking hazard to infants. Remedy: Refund/Replace Recall Date: March 05, 2026 Units: About 45,000 Consumer Contact: HALO Dream toll-free at 833-791-0420 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by e-mail at customerservice@sleepsuitrecall.com, or online a  more
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Tomum Hair Regrowth Treatment With Minoxidil for Men & Women Spray Bottles
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on March 5, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Tomum Hair Regrowth Treatment with Minoxidil for Men and Women Spray Bottles Hazard: The hair serum contains minoxidil which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The hair serum's bottles are not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young c  more
Criminal illegal alien sentenced to nearly 20 years for leading cartel-linked drug trafficking operation
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Criminal illegal alien sentenced to nearly 20 years for leading cartel-linked drug trafficking operation * CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -A criminal illegal alien from Mexico who led a transnational drug trafficking organization tied to Cartel La Familia Michoacana has been sentenced to 19 years and six months in federal prison following an investigation conduc  more
DEC and Team Rubicon to Improve Trail System at Braddock Bay WMA
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC and Team Rubicon to Improve Trail System at Braddock Bay WMA * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Division of Operations and volunteers from Team Rubicon today announced plans to remove hazardous trees at Braddock Bay Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and open narrow trail sections to improve public access and safety. On March 21   more
DEC Announces More Than $677,000 in Smart Growth Grant Awards to Catskill Region Projects
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces More Than $677,000 in Smart Growth Grant Awards to Catskill Region Projects * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced more than $677,000 Catskill Park Community Smart Growth Grant awards to seven smart growth projects benefiting the region. The funded initiatives will support the region  more
DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review
ALBANY, New York, March 4 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Forest Rangers - Week in Review * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other State agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New   more
Del. A.G. Jennings Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
DOVER, Delaware, March 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tari  more
Democracy Summit: Explore democracy's past, present and future at 2026 event
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, March 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * Democracy Summit: Explore democracy's past, present and future at 2026 event * The 2026 Democracy Summit at Colorado State University offers a unique opportunity to engage with experts, witness democracy in action, and reflect on the past, present and future of democratic principles. The three-day event - March 9 to 11 on campus - will feature a panel with Colorado historians; a rare look i  more
Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals With Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to President Trump today requesting copies of the most-favored-nation agreements struck with pharmaceutical companies, which have been kept hidden from Cong  more
Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals With Pharmaceutical Companies
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Richard E. Neal, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Health Leaders to President Trump: Hand Over Your Secret Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies House and Senate Democratic Health Committee leaders wrote to President Trump today requesting copies of the most-favored-nation agreements struck with pharmaceutical companies, which have been kept hidden from Congress and the American  more
Dentons U.S. Region's Partner/Shareholder and Counsel Class of 2026
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Dentons, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dentons US Region's Partner/Shareholder and Counsel Class of 2026 Dentons is excited to announce the promotion of an exceptional group of colleagues to partner/shareholder and counsel across the US. This accomplished class reflects the Firm's continued investment in talent, commitment to excellence, and dedication to delivering outstanding service to our clients. Our new partners/shareholders are: * Anne Baggott, E  more
E&C Leaders Expand Investigation Into Medicaid Fraud Nationwide
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * E&C Leaders Expand Investigation into Medicaid Fraud Nationwide Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the En  more
EPA's Own Inspector General Finds Community Change Grants Were Awarded Properly
WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Environment] -- Environmental Protection Network issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Own Inspector General Finds Community Change Grants Were Awarded Properly * CONTACT: Aaron Bharucha, Environmental Protection Network | epn-press@environmentalprotectionnetwork.org Jordan Wilhelmi, Lawyers for Good Government | jordan@unbendablemedia.com New OIG Report found no issues in review of $1.5B in grants for local pollution prevention that EPA termin  more
Everything to Know About Season 2 of Peacock's Original Series 'Ted'
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Everything to Know About Season 2 of Peacock's Original Series 'Ted' The first season of Ted broke records as Peacock's most-watched original title and was the #1 Original Streaming Comedy in the U.S. for more than two consecutive months (per Nielsen) following its release on January 11, 2024. Both seasons of the series are produced, written, directed and co-showrun by Seth MacFar  more
February Beige Book Shows Trump's Price Hikes Continue to Create Struggles for Consumers, Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * February Beige Book Shows Trump's Price Hikes Continue to Create Struggles for Consumers, Businesses * Consumers resort to scrapping metal and selling clothes to make ends meet, businesses engage in shrinkflation as Trump's chaotic tariffs drive up costs The Federal Reserve released its February 2026 Beige Book, providing an u  more
Focus Features Unveils New Trailer for 'Lorne', a New Documentary on Lorne Michaels, the Enduring Force Behind Saturday Night Live
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Focus Features Unveils New Trailer for 'Lorne', a New Documentary on Lorne Michaels, the Enduring Force Behind Saturday Night Live The documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville will be released in theaters on April 17, 2026 * Focus Features will release Lorne, the first-ever, behind-the-scenes look into the life of Lorne Michaels, the legendary creator and   more
Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath * March 05, 2026 During a Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, Durbin also raised serious concerns about the nominees, including the ATF nominee, who were voted on today WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, de  more
Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Following DHS Oversight Hearing With Secretary Noem, Durbin Calls Out Her Lying Under Oath During a Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting, Durbin also raised serious concerns about the nominees, including the ATF nominee, who were voted on today * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member o  more
Fordham Focus on AI: Legal Strategies to Preserve Water as Data Centers Boom
NEW YORK, March 6 -- Fordham University issued the following Q&A on March 4, 2026, by Patrick Verel with law adjunct professor Kim Diamond: * * * A Fordham Focus on AI: Legal Strategies to Preserve Water as Data Centers Boom For our series, A Fordham Focus on AI, we're speaking with faculty experts about the impact of this rapidly evolving technology and what to expect next. We sat down with Kim Diamond, an adjunct professor at Fordham Law whose expertise spans science, technology, and energy  more
Fordham: As the War on Iran Broadens, Will Gas Prices Continue to Climb?
NEW YORK, March 6 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * As the War on Iran Broadens, Will Gas Prices Continue to Climb? By Alex Williamson In the days since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, the human cost has mounted quickly. Airstrikes have killed and injured hundreds of Iranian civilians. Six American service members have been killed, and scores of civilians across the region have died as the Gulf states and Lebanon are drawn into the conflict. The   more
Frank Azzopardi Discusses Data in Commercial Transactions With Law360
NEW YORK, March 6 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Frank Azzopardi discusses data in commercial transactions with Law360 Davis Polk partner and IP & Commercial Transactions practice head Frank Azzopardi was quoted in Law360 discussing the use of data in the real estate industry and how that has evolved over the last decade. The article highlights that data and technology are taking on an increasingly important role in the real estate business. Frank   more
French HBO Original Series PRIVILEGES Debuts March 27 On HBO Max
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * French HBO Original Series PRIVILEGES Debuts March 27 On HBO Max * * The French HBO Original series PRIVILEGES will debut FRIDAY, MARCH 27 on HBO Max. The series has been selected for the official competition at Series Mania in the French Series category. * Synopsis: Young inmate Adele Charki (Manon Bresch) desperately accepts a bellhop position at  more
From Education to Employment: Ending Structural Discrimination Against Persons with Albinism
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * From Education to Employment: Ending Structural Discrimination Against Persons with Albinism * Thank you, Mr. President, We welcome the Independent Expert's report and its attention to the structural discrimination that persons with albinism continue to face. My name is Hilda Macheso, and I am a Malawian disability rights advocate and this year's recipient of the Human Rights Watch Marca Br  more
Germany: Proposed Bill Would Weaken Right to Social Security
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Germany: Proposed Bill Would Weaken Right to Social Security * (Berlin, March 5, 2026) - The German government's legislative proposal to replace the existing basic income program for job seekers with a more punitive program would harm human rights and risks breaching the German constitutional guarantee of a dignified standard of living, Human Rights Watch said today. The legislation is due for   more
Ghanaian National Pleads Guilty To Stealing More Than $10 Million Via Romance Scams
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Ghanaian National Pleads Guilty To Stealing More Than $10 Million Via Romance Scams * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the guilty plea of DERRICK VAN YEBOAH, a/k/a "Van," for his role in an international criminal organization that stole more than $100 million from victims via romance scams and business email co  more
Gillibrand Demands An End To Trump's Reckless War With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands An End To Trump's Reckless War With Iran * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to discuss President Trump's illegal and reckless war with Iran, which is endangering American troops, jeopardizing national security, and raising costs for New York families. "The American people want lower costs, not forever wars. By refusing to seek   more
Gillibrand To Trump: Give Americans Tariff Refunds Now
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand To Trump: Give Americans Tariff Refunds Now Today, in response to a federal judge's order that the Trump administration refund billions of dollars that it took from U.S. consumers and businesses in the form of illegal tariffs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:  "The president must follow the law and refund the billions of dollars that he owes to the  more
Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Interstate 81 Southbound at the Southern Interchange in the City of Syracuse as Part of the Transformative I-81 Viaduct Project
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Interstate 81 Southbound at the Southern Interchange in the City of Syracuse as Part of the Transformative I-81 Viaduct Project * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of Interstate 81 southbound as part of the transformative I-81 Viaduct Project, the largest infrastructure project in the history of the State Department of Transportation. This   more
Governor Hochul Announces Two Agency Appointments
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Two Agency Appointments * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced two agency appointments. The Governor nominated Terry O'Leary to serve as Acting Commissioner of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), and Doris B. Gonzalez to serve as Acting President of the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC). Both will serve in acting roles until   more
Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, March 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions * LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Central Michigan University Board of Trustees; Eastern Michigan University Board of Regents; Ferris State University Board of Trustees; Grand Valley State University Board of Trustees; Michigan Technological Univ  more
Greenberg Traurig's Edward C. Wallace Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Trailblazers in Law' List
MIAMI, Florida, March 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Edward C. Wallace Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Trailblazers in Law' List * NEW YORK- March 5, 2026 - Edward C. Wallace, Co-Chair of the New York office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was named to City & State 's 2026 "Trailblazers in Law" list. City & State observes that Wallace is "a top real estate attorney with firsthand experien  more
Herpes Virus Fluidizes Cell Nuclei to Multiply Faster
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Herpes Virus Fluidizes Cell Nuclei to Multiply Faster * H erpes simplex virus partially liquifies the tightly packed, gel-like interior of human cell nuclei to copy itself faster, a new study shows. The research centers on how the nucleus of each human cell houses the genetic machinery used to copy DNA-encoded instructions  more
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Announces WPR Vote After 60-Days, Following Today's Failed WPR Vote
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Meeks Announces WPR Vote After 60-Days, Following Today's Failed WPR Vote Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement after the House of Representatives failed to pass the Massie-Khanna Iran War Powers Resolution (WPR). The Ranking Member said he would force a vo  more
House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing With Under Secretary Rogers
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Meeks Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing with Under Secretary Rogers Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, for the "Advancing National Security through Public Diplomacy" full committee hearing. Members hea  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing with Under Secretary Rogers
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing with Under Secretary Rogers * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following opening remarks, as prepared, for the "Advancing National Security through Public Diplomacy" full committee hearing. Members heard testimony   more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Iran War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 38 (link is external), a bipartisan War Powers Resolution introduced by Representa  more
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Garbarino Issues Statement on Secretary Noem
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * Chairman Garbarino Issues Statement on Secretary Noem Today, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) released the following statement on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: "I thank Secretary Noem for her service to our country. I look forward to continuing this Committee's  more
Hudson Valley Community College: SUNY Mental Health Internship Program Offered to Psychology A.A. Students
TROY, New York, March 5 -- Hudson Valley Community College issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Mental Health Internship Program Offered to Psychology A.A. Students State University of New York Chancellor John B. King, Jr. recently announced the expansion of SUNY's Mental Health Internship Program, a workforce development initiative that provides paid, hands-on learning opportunities for community college students pursuing careers in mental and behavioral health. Launched as a pilot  more
IBM and University Researchers Create a Never-Before-Seen Molecule and Prove its Exotic Nature with Quantum Computing
ARMONK, New York, March 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM and University Researchers Create a Never-Before-Seen Molecule and Prove its Exotic Nature with Quantum Computing * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, New York - March 5, 2026 - An international team of scientists from IBM (NYSE: IBM ), The University of Manchester, Oxford University, ETH Zurich, EPFL and the University of Regensburg have created and characterized a molecule unlike any previously   more
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Remains Among Top Institutions for NIH Funding
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Remains Among Top Institutions for NIH Funding * The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, part of the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, continues to rank among the top institutions for National Institutes of Health (NIH) research funding, sustaining its overall standing as No. 11 nationally. Including grants and contracts, the  more
In Pictures: Tropical Ecology Extended Study
HAMILTON, New York, March 5 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * In Pictures: Tropical Ecology Extended Study * Students leapt out of their textbooks and across the hemisphere last winter. After a semester of studying and researching ecological theory, undergraduates in professors Catherine Cardelus and Eddie Watkins' Tropical Ecology course embarked on a three-week expedition across Peru. The course allowed students to live and learn from their surroundings, applying the  more
In the Face of Trump & Noem's Silence, Kennedy and Fellow Members of Congress Continue to Demand Answers on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In the Face of Trump & Noem's Silence, Kennedy and Fellow Members of Congress Continue to Demand Answers on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam * WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than a week after the preventable and tragic death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and his Democratic colleagues continue to shine a spotlight on his case and demand answers and accountability from the Depa  more
International Research Community for Tobacco and Nicotine Honors Roswell Park Leader
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * International Research Community for Tobacco and Nicotine Honors Roswell Park Leader * BUFFALO, N.Y. -One of the nation's foremost experts in tobacco control will receive recognition from the international research community for his contributions to the betterment of public health. At its 2026 annual conference held March 4 to 7 in Baltimore, the Society  more
Israeli Military Calls for Evacuating Southern Lebanon
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Israeli Military Calls for Evacuating Southern Lebanon * (Beirut) - The Israeli military's call for the immediate evacuation of the entire population of Lebanon south of the Litani River raises serious risks of violations of the laws of war, Human Rights Watch said today. The area makes up about eight percent of Lebanon's territory and is home to hundreds of thousands of people. Israel's Arab  more
Ivy basketball tourneys bring 'madness' to Ithaca
ITHACA, New York, March 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Ivy basketball tourneys bring 'madness' to Ithaca * The ivy-speckled road to the NCAA Tournament runs through Ithaca this year, as Cornell hosts the men's and women's Ivy League Basketball tournaments - the first time Cornell has served as host and the culmination of more than a year of preparation across the campus. The top four teams in the men's and women's divisions will battle March 13-15 in Newman Arena   more
Joint Trades Statement on FAQs on the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities
WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Bank Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Joint Trades Statement on FAQs on the Capital Treatment of Tokenized Securities * Washington, D.C. -Following today's joint issuance by the federal bank regulatory agencies of answers to frequently asked questions to clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities, the Bank Policy Institute, Futures Industry Association, Global Blockchain Business Council, Global Dig  more
Kean Advocates for Robust Amtrak Service to Trenton, Metropark along Northeast Corridor
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Advocates for Robust Amtrak Service to Trenton, Metropark along Northeast Corridor * (March 5, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced that they sent a letter to Amtrak President Roger Harris urging robust Acela and Northeast Regional train service to Trenton Transit Center (TRE) and Metropa  more
KURT RUSSELL, ADRIEN BRODY, JENNA DEWAN, LAUREN GRAHAM AND CHRIS O'DONNELL HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 9-13 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, March 5 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * KURT RUSSELL, ADRIEN BRODY, JENNA DEWAN, LAUREN GRAHAM AND CHRIS O'DONNELL HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 9-13 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of March 9-13. Monday, March 9 - JENNA DEWAN drops by to talk about ABC's "  more
Lawler, Torres Host Virtual Reality Holocaust Education Experience On Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Torres Host Virtual Reality Holocaust Education Experience On Capitol Hill Today, Congressman Mike Lawler, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa (NY-17), and Congressman Richie Torres (NY-15) hosted a virtual reality experience presented by Spirit of Triumph, "Lessons of Auschwitz: An Immersive Holocaust Education Program" on Capitol Hill. Spi  more
Le Moyne Men's Club Hockey Team Makes National Tournament
SYRACUSE, New York, March 5 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * Le Moyne Men's Club Hockey Team Makes National Tournament * For the first time since 2014, Le Moyne men's club hockey team will play in the national club sport hockey championship tournament, with its first game on Wednesday, March 11 at 8 a.m. in Jacksonville, Fla., against the University of Alabama-Huntsville. One of 26 members of the Upstate New York College Hockey League (UNCHL), this year's team p  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON FIRING OF KRISTI NOEM
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON FIRING OF KRISTI NOEM From day one of her tenure as the so-called Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem has proven to be a deeply unqualified, unhinged, out-of-control, pathological liar who repeatedly abused her power. She was a complete and total disaster. We made clear weeks ago that Kristi Noem must be fired or she wo  more
LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON FIRING OF KRISTI NOEM
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON FIRING OF KRISTI NOEM * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: From day one of her tenure as the so-called Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem has proven to be a deeply unqualified, unhinged, out-of-control, pathological liar who repeatedly abused her power. She was a complete and total disaster. We mad  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE PLUNGING AMERICA INTO ANOTHER ENDLESS CONFLICT, BUT THEY CAN'T FIND A DIME TO LOWER BILLS"
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE PLUNGING AMERICA INTO ANOTHER ENDLESS CONFLICT, BUT THEY CAN'T FIND A DIME TO LOWER BILLS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to make sure taxpayer dollars are used to lower the high cost of living and fix our broken health care system  more
LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE PLUNGING AMERICA INTO ANOTHER ENDLESS CONFLICT, BUT THEY CAN'T FIND A DIME TO LOWER BILLS"
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "REPUBLICANS ARE PLUNGING AMERICA INTO ANOTHER ENDLESS CONFLICT, BUT THEY CAN'T FIND A DIME TO LOWER BILLS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that House Democrats will continue fighting to make sure taxpayer dollars are used to lower the high cost of living and fix our broken health care system, not to let ICE brutalize  more
Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Urging Big Corporations To Pass Tariff Refunds To Consumers & Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Leader Schumer Floor Remarks Urging Big Corporations To Pass Tariff Refunds To Consumers & Small Businesses * Washington, D.C. - Today, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor calling for the US Chamber of Commerce to tell its member companies to pass tariff refunds to their consumers, who bore the brunt of the tariffs. Below are Senato  more
Li He Discusses "Banner Year" for Capital Markets in Hong Kong With ALB China
NEW YORK, March 6 -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Li He discusses "banner year" for capital markets in Hong Kong with ALB China Davis Polk partner and co-head of Asia (excluding Japan) Li He discussed the uptick in capital markets activity in Hong Kong over the past year and the outlook for 2026 with ALB China. "Hong Kong witnessed a significant upsurge in placements and convertible bond issuances in 2025, fueled by its deep liquidity pool and favora  more
Manager Of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Investors In "Pre-IPO" Scheme
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Manager Of Investment Firm Pleads Guilty To Defrauding Investors In "Pre-IPO" Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that GIOVANNI PENNETTA pled guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gary Stein to wire fraud for running a scheme to fraudulently induce multiple investment clients to part with millions of   more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Bloomberg Opinion: Is Free Trade Worth the Cost in Lives Lost?
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 3, 2026, by Allison Schrager, senior fellow and contributing editor of City Journal, to Bloomberg Opinion: * * * Is Free Trade Worth the Cost in Lives Lost? There is something about manufacturing jobs, and the manufacturing industry, that makes people sentimental. When they think of a factory worker, they think of him (it's usually a he) as having great benefits, job stability and the ability t  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to New York Post: Big Lie Behind Mamdani's 'Tax the Rich' Demands
NEW YORK, March 6 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 4, 2026, by E.J. McMahon, senior fellow at the Empire Center for Public Policy, to the New York Post: * * * The Big Lie Behind Mamdani's 'Tax the Rich' Demands If there's one political slogan that's risen to the level of obsession with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Democratic state lawmakers and other New York progressives, it's "tax the rich." But unlike, say, "freeze the rent" -- which at least des  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Drones Are the Future of Warfare
NEW YORK, March 6 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 5, 2026, by senior fellow James B. Meigs to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Drones Are the Future of Warfare Innovation in Defense Tech Often Comes from Small Countries with Everything to Lose. Sometimes in war, the truth is best conveyed in a joke. I follow a spoof account on X that pretends to speak for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency. It pokes fun at conspiracy theorists who see Israeli   more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: My Criticism of the Ivy League Isn't Hypocrisy
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 4, 2026, by Robert Henderson, senior fellow and contributing editor of City Journal, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * My Criticism of the Ivy League Isn't Hypocrisy When politicians who graduated from Ivy League schools speak out against them, they're often called hypocrites. Think of Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley, JD Vance, Ron DeSantis and Elise Stefanik. In 2024, Rob McCarron, who heads the Associa  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: Why Johnny Can't Read Anything Other Than Pronouns
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 3, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Why Johnny Can't Read Anything Other Than Pronouns Schools have become laboratories for esoteric ideological projects, not centers of learning. The Supreme Court reinstated a lower-court ruling this week that said California schools must notify the parents of children who start asking to use new pronouns or otherwise ta  more
Md. A.G. Brown Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care Coalition Supports Challenge to Trump Administration Regulations that Allow Employers to Restrict Access to Birth Control * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of a challenge to the first Trump   more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on American Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest effo  more
Medal of Science recipient, climate expert Richard Alley to keynote joint Arctic, glaciology conference at UB
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Medal of Science recipient, climate expert Richard Alley to keynote joint Arctic, glaciology conference at UB * Icebergs on a bay of water. Icebergs at Disko Bay in Greenland as they were seen during the filming of "The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice." The documentary will be screened at the upcoming joint session of the International Arctic Workshop and the N  more
MetLife Confirms First Quarter 2026 Series A Preferred Stock Dividend
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * MetLife Confirms First Quarter 2026 Series A Preferred Stock Dividend * NEW YORK, March 5, 2026 -MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has confirmed its previously announced declaration of the first quarter 2026 dividend of $0.31501229 per share on the company's floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, wit  more
Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting - Key Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13082) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting: Key Issues States typically begin their congressional redistricting processes following the decennial U.S. census and apportionment, at which point states with multiple House seats draw congressional district   more
Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony Coverage Ignites First Weekend of Action Beginning March 6 on Peacock and USA Network
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Opening Ceremony Coverage Ignites First Weekend of Action Beginning This Friday, March 6, at 1:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network Britney Eurton and Mallory Weggemann to Host Pre-Show Coverage Beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and USA Network * NBCUniversal's coverage of the Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony from Vero  more
More Restrictive Abortion Laws, Higher Depression Risk
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * More Restrictive Abortion Laws, Higher Depression Risk * Restrictive abortion policies are associated with higher levels of depressive symptoms among women, according to a new 25-year study led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The equivalent of approximately four additional restrictive laws was linked to a 7 percent increase in depressive symptoms am  more
N.Y. Education Dept.: New York State Archives Partnership Trust Announces Launch of Education Forward Endowment Fund With Historic Gift From the Rutledge Family Foundation
ALBANY, New York, March 6 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * New York State Archives Partnership Trust Announces Launch of Education Forward Endowment Fund with Historic Gift from the Rutledge Family Foundation The New York State Archives Partnership Trust today announced the creation of the Education Forward Endowment Fund, established through a $500,000 grant from the Rutledge Family Foundation. The largest single contributio  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Great River Fire District - Treasurer Reports
ALBANY, New York, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-125) on February 27, 2026, entitled "Great River Fire District - Treasurer Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Great River Fire District (District) Treasurer provide the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) with complete and accurate financial reports? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A fire distric  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Lawrence Union Free School District - Financial Management
ALBANY, New York, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-115) on February 20, 2026, entitled "Lawrence Union Free School District - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Lawrence Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly manage fund balance? Audit Period July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2025. We extended our audit period back to July 1, 2019 to review   more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Syracuse City School District - Information Technology
ALBANY, New York, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-129) on February 20, 2026, entitled "Syracuse City School District - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Syracuse City School District (District) officials adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts and develop and adopt an information technology (IT) contingency plan? Audit Period July 1, 2024 - May 16, 2025 Understanding t  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Town of Horseheads - Information Technology
ALBANY, New York, March 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-109) on February 27, 2026, entitled "Town of Horseheads - Information Technology." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Town of Horseheads (Town) officials adequately manage network and local user accounts, develop an information technology (IT) contingency plan, and provide adequate IT security awareness training to staff? Audit Period January 1, 2024 - Janu  more
NAACP Releases Statement Following Primary Election Chaos in Dallas and Williamson Counties, Texas
WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Releases Statement Following Primary Election Chaos in Dallas and Williamson Counties, Texas * DALLAS - Yesterday's primary election in Texas had a record turnout - more than 2.5 million in early voting and heavy turnout on Election Day. But while the turnout was encouraging, Election Day was marked by real, documented confusion and interference that turned away hundreds of eligible voters,   more
National MS Society: Researchers Track MS Progression With Wearable Devices, Showing Worsening Disability With Decreases in Physical Activity
NEW YORK, March 6 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news on March 5, 2026: * * * Researchers Track MS Progression with Wearable Devices, Showing Worsening Disability with Decreases in Physical Activity MS-related disability worsened more in people who showed reductions in physical activity. This study tracked changes using accelerometers (wearable devices that measure movement). Background: Finding ways to detect the earliest signs of progression is a key factor  more
NBCUniversal Expands Measurement Capabilities with Next-Gen Data Company HyphaMetrics to Unlock Deeper Consumer Focused Insights
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * NBCUniversal Expands Measurement Capabilities with Next-Gen Data Company HyphaMetrics to Unlock Deeper Consumer Focused Insights NBCUniversal will access HyphaMetrics' industry-leading media measurement technology to drive a more nuanced understanding of consumer behavior across every single platform * NBCUniversal today announced it is working with HyphaMetrics (Hypha), an AI-  more
New tracking tool reveals how T cells adapt in different organs
NEW YORK, March 5 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * New tracking tool reveals how T cells adapt in different organs * Our immune system relies on T cells to fight infections. But T cells don't just show up and react-first, they train, get a game plan, and coordinate their defenses in lymphoid organs. Researchers have struggled to understand how this counteroffensive evolves across these sites. Now, a new tool from researchers at The Rockefeller University and Biohu  more
New WCS Wild Audio Podcast Explores What's at Stake at Global Migratory Species Summit
BRONX, New York, March 5 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * New WCS Wild Audio Podcast Explores What's at Stake at Global Migratory Species Summit * BRONX, NY, March 5, 2026 -A new episode of the WCS Wild Audio podcast examines the challenges facing migratory wildlife worldwide and previews the upcoming 15th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS CoP15), to be  more
New York Woman Indicted for Allegedly Smuggling 8 Kilograms of Cocaine from the Dominican Republic Hidden in Duty-Free Alcohol Boxes
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * New York Woman Indicted for Allegedly Smuggling Eight Kilograms of Cocaine from the Dominican Republic Hidden in Duty-Free Alcohol Boxes * BOSTON - A New York woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly smuggling more than eight kilograms of cocaine in duty-free alcohol boxes via a commercial flight from the Dominican Republic to Bosto  more
NEW: Is Mike Lawler a Moderate? Two Separate Studies Say No
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Is Mike Lawler a Moderate? Two Separate Studies Say No * AJN : "Mike Lawler supported President Donald Trump's agenda 100% of the time last year, a record that could undermine his claims of bipartisanship." You can call Mike Lawler a lot of things. "Moderate" isn't one of them. New reporting reveals that Lawler voted in lockstep with Donald Trump 100% of the time last year,   more
Nexstar Media Inc. Announces Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of TEGNA Inc.'s 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2029
IRVING, Texas, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Inc. Announces Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of TEGNA Inc.'s 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2029 * IRVING, Texas (March 5, 2026) - Nexstar Media Inc. (the "Offeror"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar Media Group"), announced today the commencement of an offer to purchase fo  more
NHL on TNT Celebrates Hockey Day in America & International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * NHL on TNT Celebrates Hockey Day in America & International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8 * NHL on TNT will mark the spirit of Hockey Day in America and the significance of International Women's Day on Sunday, March 8 with a star-studded doubleheader, as well as interviews and features that celebrate the great men, women and youth players driving the   more
Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner to Launch Accelerated Criminal Justice Master's Pathway
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, March 5 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges Partner to Launch Accelerated Criminal Justice Master's Pathway * Niagara University and Hobart and William Smith Colleges are proud to announce a new partnership establishing an accelerated pathway for HWS undergraduate students to earn a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration at NU. Through this new agreement, eligible students who  more
NYCST grants boost New York state space tech industry
ITHACA, New York, March 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * NYCST grants boost New York state space tech industry * From new facilities and tools for testing space technology to programs for inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers, a new round of grants from the Cornell-led New York Consortium for Space Technology Innovation and Development (NYCST) will advance aerospace research, manufacturing and workforce development in New York state. Funded throu  more
Orange & Rockland Launches Partnership to Provide Customers With New, Smart and Innovative Ways to Reduce Utility Bills
PEARL RIVER, New York, March 6 -- Orange and Rockland Utilities issued the following news release: * * * Orange & Rockland Launches Partnership to Provide Customers with New, Smart and Innovative Ways to Reduce Utility Bills In an ongoing effort to help customers save money on their energy bills, Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has announced a new partnership with HomeBoost and the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) to help customers improve the energy efficiency of their homes.   more
Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Outdoor Recreation Economic Statistics, U.S. and States, 2024 * Today, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released new statistics measuring the outdoor recreation economy for the nation, all 50 states, and the District of Columbia. The new U.S. data show the value added of the outdoor recreation economy accounted for 2.4 percent ($696.7 billion) of current-dollar gros  more
PEN America and PEN Sydney Condemn Risks to Jailed Writers and Political Prisoners Amid Military Strikes in Iran
NEW YORK, March 5 [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: * * * PEN America and PEN Sydney Condemn Risks to Jailed Writers and Political Prisoners Amid Military Strikes in Iran * PEN America and PEN Sydney are gravely concerned for the safety of writers, as well as journalists, scholars, activists, and other political prisoners held in Iranian prison  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 6 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges Preside  more
Randy Levensalor to Speak at The Xcelerated Compute Show on AI-Driven Network Evolution
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, March 6 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * Randy Levensalor to Speak at The Xcelerated Compute Show on AI-Driven Network Evolution CableLabs' distinguished technologist, Randy Levensalor, will join industry leaders at The Xcelerated Compute Show, taking place March 23-24, 2026 in New York, to discuss how network infrastructure must evolve to support the rapid acceleration of artificial intelli  more
Raskin, Warren, Kim, Garcia Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Raskin, Warren, Kim, Garcia Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands New York Times investigation revealed that ammunition from a government-owned manufacturing plant was increasingly being trafficked to Mexican cartels, including Jalisco Cartel * Representative Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), Ran  more
RBG's influences featured in 'Fashioning Justice' exhibit
ITHACA, New York, March 5 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * RBG's influences featured in 'Fashioning Justice' exhibit * Cornell graduate. Pioneering attorney and Supreme Court justice. Mother, grandmother, pop culture icon. Ruth Bader Ginsburg '54 - a.k.a. RBG - was an influencer before it was even a profession, advocating for women's equality. Her personal style, and the substance behind it, will be on display in the Human Ecology Building in an exhibit, "Fashioning J  more
REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 6 Episode Lineup
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER March 6 Episode Lineup * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MARCH 6 (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 notable guests,  more
Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11053) on March 4, 2026, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman. Here are excerpts: * * * Redistricting Commissions for Congressional Districts Historically, state legislatures have determined congressional district boundaries, and this remains true in most states. The role of political actors in redistricting at times leads to concerns, by some, about conflict  more
Renowned researcher joining UTSW is among recipients of up to $25 million Cancer Grand Challenges award
DALLAS, Texas, March 5 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Renowned researcher joining UTSW is among recipients of up to $25 million Cancer Grand Challenges award * DALLAS - March 05, 2026 - Jean-Laurent Casanova, M.D., Ph.D., an internationally recognized expert in the fields of genetics, immunology, and infectious diseases who will be joining UT Southwestern Medical Center on July 1, has been selected along with a global team of r  more
REP. LAUREN BOEBERT INTRODUCES THE NO FEDERAL TAXPAYER DOLLARS FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS HEALTH INSURANCE ACT
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. LAUREN BOEBERT INTRODUCES THE NO FEDERAL TAXPAYER DOLLARS FOR ILLEGAL ALIENS HEALTH INSURANCE ACT * Today, Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) introduced the No Federal Tax Dollars for Illegal Aliens Health Insurance Act of 2026, to ensure that federal taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are reserved for American citizens. "Ame  more
Robinhood Unveils the Future of Family Finance at Robinhood Presents: Take Flight
MENLO PARK, California, March 6 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * Robinhood Unveils the Future of Family Finance at Robinhood Presents: Take Flight Robinhood introduces a new Platinum credit card, trust and custodial accounts, enhancements to Robinhood Strategies, and more * Tonight, Robinhood announced a suite of new products designed to help customers manage, grow, and protect their wealth across every stage of life. At R  more
Robinhood Ventures Fund I Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
MENLO PARK, California, March 6 -- Robinhood Markets, a financial services company, issued the following news: * * * Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering Robinhood Ventures to launch RVI with a total fund size of $658.4 million or up to $705.7 million if the underwriter's option to purchase additional common shares is exercised in full * Today, Robinhood Ventures Fund I (RVI) announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 12,615,608 common sh  more
Rosen Calls on Trump Administration to Reinstate Thousands of VA Medical Positions
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Calls on Trump Administration to Reinstate Thousands of VA Medical Positions * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) called on Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to immediately reinstate the thousands of medical positions that have been eliminated by the Trump Administration. According to a recent analysis by the New York Times, more than 14,000 medical positions have b  more
Schakowsky, Grijalva, Moylan, Warren, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Grijalva, Moylan, Warren, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities * Nearly 8 million Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income benefits to meet their basic needs -but parts of program haven't been updated in over five decades WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Adelita Grij  more
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MORELLE DEMAND ANSWERS & FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD OVER PROPOSED BORDER PATROL DETENTION CENTER IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER
WASHINGTON, March 5 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MORELLE DEMAND ANSWERS & FOR PUBLIC TO BE HEARD OVER PROPOSED BORDER PATROL DETENTION CENTER IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER * Last Week Revealed Border Patrol Plans A Detention Center In Rochester Downtown Federal Building, Potentially Disrupting Critical Services, A Daycare, & Federal Court The Community Relies On Rochester Residents & Local Leaders Alr  more
SDNY U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Settlement Agreement With Spring Valley To Increase Supply Of Affordable Housing
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * SDNY U.S. Attorney's Office Announces Settlement Agreement With Spring Valley To Increase Supply Of Affordable Housing * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced the settlement of a lawsuit against the VILLAGE OF SPRING VALLEY ("SPRING VALLEY"), which will result in the completion of 22 units of affordable rental housi  more
SEC Files Proposed Settlement With Respect to Wash Trading Claims Against Rainberry, Dismisses All Remaining Claims
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:23-cv-02433; S.D.N.Y. filed March 22, 2023): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Justin Sun, et al., No. 1:23-cv-02433 (S.D.N.Y. filed Mar. 22, 2023) Today, as part of a global resolution, the SEC filed a proposed final judgment in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York as to the Commission's claims against Rainberry, Inc., Justin Sun, Tron Foundation Lim  more
Senate Republican Blocks Wyden Bill Mandating Treasury Hand Over Epstein Bank Records
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republican Blocks Wyden Bill Mandating Treasury Hand Over Epstein Bank Records This afternoon on the floor of the U.S. Senate, Republicans blocked a proposal from Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., to pass the Produce Epstein Treasury Records Act, which would compel the Treasury Department to turn over Epstein-related bank records to  more
Senior Federal Reserve and SEC Staff Join Better Markets
WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release: * * * Senior Federal Reserve and SEC Staff Join Better Markets * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Dennis Kelleher, Co-Founder, President and CEO of Better Markets, announced today that three former senior federal regulatory agency staff have joined Better Markets: * Evan R.   more
SIU's Paul Simon Institute Discussion Focuses on Importance of 'Charisma' in Politics
CARBONDALE, Illinois, March 5 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU's Paul Simon Institute discussion focuses on importance of 'charisma' in politics Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute will explore the power and mystery of charisma during a virtual discussion on Monday, March 16. Molly Worthen, a professor of American history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, will join John Shaw, institute dire  more
St. HOPE Charter School Teachers Win Effort to Remove Union Officials From Power
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, March 5 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * St. HOPE Charter School Teachers Win Effort to Remove Union Officials From Power * Having failed to stop decertification vote requested by majority of teachers, Sacramento City Teachers Association union bosses concede defeat and leave Sacramento, CA (March 5, 2026) - Following an effort in which a majority of teachers demanded a vote to remove the union, charter   more
Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Appointment of Senator Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following statement: * * * Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Appointment of Senator Markwayne Mullin to Lead the Department of Homeland Security "I applaud the President's announcement that he will appoint Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security. As a member of the Armed Services Committee where he serves on the subcommittees dealing with emerging threats and readiness, he brings a  more
Stricter Rules Needed Around DHS Vehicle Pursuits
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Stricter Rules Needed Around DHS Vehicle Pursuits * On February 16, 2026, a car chase by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ended in a deadly crash in Georgia, killing beloved teacher, Dr. Linda Davis. ICE officers were pursuing Oscar Vasquez Lopez after he fled an initial stop made with the intention of arresting and deporting him. In security footage, Vasquez Lopez's truck speeds by   more
Subcommittee Chair Brecheen Opens Hearing on Public Safety Threats Caused by the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's License to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Josh Brecheen, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Accountability, issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * "This Tragedy Should Never Have Happened": Brecheen Opens Hearing on Public Safety Threats Caused by the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's License to Illegal Aliens Today, Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability Chairman Josh Brecheen (R-OK) delivered the  more
The Atlantic Announces Sarah A. Topol and Jenisha Watts as Staff Writers
WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release: * * * The Atlantic Announces Sarah A. Topol and Jenisha Watts as Staff Writers * The Atlantic is announcing two journalists who are becoming staff writers: Sarah A. Topol and Jenisha Watts. Sarah will join The Atlantic in May; in her magazine career, she has reported from more than 40 countries on the effects of geopolitical change on ordinary lives. Jenisha is n  more
Thomson Reuters Files 2025 Annual Report
TORONTO, Ontario, March 6 (TNSrep) -- Thomson Reuters, an international multimedia news provider, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Thomson Reuters Files 2025 Annual Report Thomson Reuters (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI) today filed its annual report for the year ended December 31, 2025. The annual report contains audited financial statements, management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) and other disclosures. The annual report is now available in the Investor Relations section of t  more
Thousands of credit union stories told on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, March 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Thousands of credit union stories told on Capitol Hill * The unified credit union voice was front and center at nearly every Congressional office during Congressional visits conducted as part of the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC). Leagues and credit unions visited Capitol Hill throughout the week, but primarily on Wednesday following the conclusion of the GAC general session.  more
TNT Sports Acquires Exclusive U.S. English Language Broadcast Rights to World-Class FIBA Men's and Women's Tournaments
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Acquires Exclusive U.S. English Language Broadcast Rights to World-Class FIBA Men's and Women's Tournaments * TNT Sports and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) have reached a multiyear deal for exclusive U.S. English language rights for all Men's and Women's tentpole tournaments to be showcased across TNT Sports' networks and pla  more
Troutman Pepper Locke Breaks Into Top 15 for 2025 U.S. Private Equity Deal Activity
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Breaks Into Top 15 for 2025 U.S. Private Equity Deal Activity * Firm Earns Strong 2025 and Q4 Private Equity League Table Rankings in First Year as Combined Firm NEW YORK - In its first year as a combined firm, Troutman Pepper Locke ranked No. 11 in PitchBook's 2025 Annual Global League Tables of the most active law firms representing U.S. compani  more
Tuberville Supports Immediate Deportation of Anyone in the U.S. Supporting Radical Islam
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Supports Immediate Deportation of Anyone in the U.S. Supporting Radical Islam * WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) took to the Senate floor in support of President Trump's actions to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities and eliminate the terrorist Ayatollah. In his speech, Sen. Tuberville also called for anyone who practices Sharia Law to be deported immediate  more
U.S. Attorney in New York Alleges Town of Beekman Discriminated Against Residents in Recovery
NEW YORK, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Sues The Town Of Beekman For Preventing The Operation Of A Sober Home * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced today the filing of a civil rights lawsuit against the TOWN OF BEEKMAN ("BEEKMAN") in Dutchess County. The lawsuit alleges that BEEKMAN refused to allow Bunkhouse Recovery Ranch ("Bunk  more
U.S.'s Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11401) on March 4, 2026, by legislative attorney Karen Sokol: * * * The United States' Prosecution of Nicolas Maduro Moros: United States v. Maduro Following the seizure of Nicolas Maduro Moros (Maduro) by U.S. armed forces in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 3, 2026, a superseding indictment charging him and other defendants with narco-terrorism, narcotics, and weapons off  more
UB researchers advance solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers advance solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics * New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics By Peter Murphy BUFFALO, N.Y. - Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, microwave containers, a  more
UB researchers help develop new class of powerful antibodies to treat HIV using AI
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers help develop new class of powerful antibodies to treat HIV using AI * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Not that long ago, a diagnosis of the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, was considered a death sentence. Today, advancements in medicine have rendered HIV a manageable condition that allows most individuals to enjoy a typical lifespan. What it often takes to achi  more
UB to host national artificial intelligence leaders this June
BUFFALO, New York, March 5 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB to host national artificial intelligence leaders this June * The summit will explore AI's incredible potential to improve health care, education, the environment and other areas BUFFALO, N.Y. - National leaders in higher education, industry and policy will converge in Buffalo this June to shape the future of how artificial intelligence is employed to address so  more
UBS OneASEAN Summit 2026: Connecting global investors with on-the-ground perspectives in Southeast Asia
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- UBS, a financial services provider, issued the following news release: * * * UBS OneASEAN Summit 2026: Connecting global investors with on-the-ground perspectives in Southeast Asia * Singapore, 5 March 2026 - The 14th UBS OneASEAN Summit convened over 850 institutional investors, influential policy makers and industry leaders to exchange the latest insights and investment ideas for 2026. Nicolo Magni, Head of UBS Global Banking South-E  more
Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Celebrate 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' with Limited-Time Experiences
NEW YORK, March 5 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort Celebrate 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' with Limited-Time Experiences Including a Yoshi Meet and Greet and Exclusive Themed Food and Merchandise, in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD from March 10 through April 13 * Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort invite guests to power up their visit with limited-time experie  more
UNM Alum Molly Beer reclaims the story of Angelica Schuyler in new biography
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM Alum Molly Beer reclaims the story of Angelica Schuyler in new biography * University of New Mexico alumna Molly Beer is bringing new depth and historical clarity to a familiar Revolutionary War figure in her debut biography, Angelica. Best known in popular culture as a romantic figure in the Broadway musical Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler Church is often reduced to a supporting role in Ameri  more
Utah Water Research Lab Breaks Down Solutions to Plastic Pollution
LOGAN, Utah, March 5 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Utah Water Research Lab Breaks Down Solutions to Plastic Pollution * The Utah Water Research Laboratory is conducting research at every stage of the plastic problem, from generation to degradation, to support a cleaner future. The journey of a plastic bottle is a well-worn tale. Bought from a convenience store or snatched from a cafeteria, this little petroleum-based container is quickly emptied and thrown away,  more
Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Sues Trump Administration to Stop Latest Illegal Tariffs Joins Multistate Lawsuit to Block Unlawful Tariffs Driving Up Costs for Virginia Consumers and Businesses * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump's latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and   more
Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Calls on Trump Administration to Refund $13.5 Billion Tariff Payments Owed to New Yorkers and Put Their Money Back in Their Pockets
ALBANY, New York, March 5 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Calls on Trump Administration to Refund $13.5 Billion Tariff Payments Owed to New Yorkers and Put Their Money Back in Their Pockets * Governor Kathy Hochul today called on the Trump administration to refund $13.5 billion in tariff payments owed to New Yorkers, an estimated $1,751 per household, following the U.S. Court of International T  more
WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 5 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues to block the Trump administration's latest round of illegal tariffs * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing to block President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump's most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional a  more
Warren, Grijalva, Schakowsky, Moylan, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Grijalva, Schakowsky, Moylan, 30+ Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Update, Expand Lifeline Benefits for Seniors, Americans with Disabilities Nearly 8 million Americans rely on Supplemental Security Income benefits to meet their basic needs -but parts of program haven't been updated in over five decades  * U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Adelita G  more
Warren, Kim, Garcia, Raskin Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Kim, Garcia, Raskin Renew Fight to Keep Military-Grade Weapons Off American Streets, Out of Civilian Hands * New York Times investigation revealed that ammunition from a government-owned manufacturing plant was increasingly being trafficked to Mexican cartels, including Jalisco Cartel Text of Bill (PDF) | One Pager (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.  more
Whitehouse, Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Bill to Restore Trump-Shuttered DOJ Transnational Crime Unit to Crack Down on Fentanyl
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Bill to Restore Trump-Shuttered DOJ Transnational Crime Unit to Crack Down on Fentanyl * AG Bondi shuttered DOJ's Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces last year Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today introduced the Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act, legislation to restore the D  more
YMHA to Pay $100,200 to Resolve EEOC Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Charge
WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * YMHA to Pay $100,200 to Resolve EEOC Religious Discrimination and Retaliation Charge * Settles federal charge alleging unlawful workplace discrimination against Christian employee by New York youth organization NEW YORK - The Young Men's and Women's Hebrew Association (YMHA/YWHA) of Washington Heights and Inwood agreed to provide $100,200 to a former employee to settle a religious di  more
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