Saturday - March 28, 2026
News Tipoffs - New York Editors Newsletter for Friday March 27, 2026 ( 174 items )  
'Rag Dolls' Brings a Tender Story of Love and Resilience to the Global Stage
LA JOLLA, California, March 26 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * 'Rag Dolls' Brings a Tender Story of Love and Resilience to the Global Stage * "Rag Dolls," a new short film by Professor of Visual Arts Amy Adler, offers a tender portrait of love and resilience. Set in Puebla, Mexico, the documentary follows married couple Rosalinda Garcia Bonilla and Diana Ivon Villafan Perez as they navigate life with disabilities -spina bifida and cerebral pa  more
10 richest New York billionaires gained $42 billion in the last year, as ordinary New Yorkers struggled with affordability
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release: * * * 10 richest New York billionaires gained $42 billion in the last year, as ordinary New Yorkers struggled with affordability * New Oxfam America brief shows how raising taxes on New York's ultra-rich could ease the harmful effects of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. As New York policymakers consider a range of proposed tax reforms, Oxfam America, part of the global   more
10 things to know about the property market: March 2026
IRVINE, California, March 26 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * 10 things to know about the property market: March 2026 * IRVINE, Calif., March 26, 2026 - Cotality, a leading global property information, analytics, and data-enabled solutions provider, released its latest list on the 10 things to know about the property market for March 2026. The U.S. housing market is finding its equilibrium. Home price growth has stabilized  more
33 high schools, colleges awarded grants for CPR training and community resources to make campuses safer
DALLAS, Texas, March 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 33 high schools, colleges awarded grants for CPR training and community resources to make campuses safer * DALLAS, March 26, 2026 -According to American Heart Association data, 9 out of every 10 people who experience cardiac arrest outside of a hospital die, in part because they do not receive immediate CPR more than half of the time. To help change this, the American He  more
ACAM to host 21st Perkins Lecture April 2
ALFRED, New York, March 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * ACAM to host 21st Perkins Lecture April 2 * The Alfred Ceramic Art Museum will host the 21st Perkins Lecture of Ceramic History Thursday, April 2, welcoming artist Eugene Ofori Agyei and curator Larry Ossei-Mensah in the Nevins Theater of the Powell Campus Center. The lecture will begin at 4:30 pm. Agyei and Ossei-Mensah's joint lecture will explore artistic origins, material experimentation, and the e  more
Accenture and Anthropic Team to Help Organizations Secure, Scale AI-Driven Cybersecurity Operations
NEW YORK, March 26 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release: * * * Accenture and Anthropic Team to Help Organizations Secure, Scale AI-Driven Cybersecurity Operations Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched Cyber.AI, a new solution powered by Claude, Anthropic's AI model, that enables organizations to transform their security operations, moving from human-speed response to continuous AI-driven cyber capabilities. By combining Accenture's extensive  more
ACLU Warns of Civil Liberties Risks if Only Police and Corporations Can Use Drones
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- 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 Warns of Civil Liberties Risks if Only Police and Corporations Can Use Drones * WASHINGTON - U.S. drone rules are in danger of creating a world in which corporate and government forces seize the technology for themselves a  more
Activities of the Secretary-General in Lebanon, 13-16 March 2026
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Activities of the Secretary-General in Lebanon, 13-16 March 2026 * On Friday, 13 March, the Secretary-General arrived in Beirut, Lebanon. He announced his arrival on his X account saying that this is a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon who did not choose this war. "They were dragged into it." The Secretary-General immediately began his diplomatic engagements with the leadership of Lebanon. Mr. Gu  more
Admitted Class of 2030 seeks real-world impact
ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Admitted Class of 2030 seeks real-world impact * Part of a military family, Mason Hilburgh has lived everywhere from South Korea to Maryland to Missouri to Rhode Island and now calls Wetumpka, Alabama home. Ryan Hu lives in Berwyn, Pennsylvania now, but he was born in Montreal, grew up in Australia and trained as a figure skater in Novi, Michigan. Faith Baker's journey to Cornell will be shorter, coming fro  more
AI Exploration Day at NJIT: University-Wide Reckoning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
NEWARK, New Jersey, March 27 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI Exploration Day at NJIT: A University-Wide Reckoning in the Age of Artificial Intelligence On the first night of classes at the Newark Technical School in 1881 -- the institution that would become New Jersey Institute of Technology -- 88 students walked through a snowstorm into a three-story building on West Park Street. The building was lit by 26 light bulbs, powered by electricity furn  more
America First Policy Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Examiner: Presidents Have Authority to Stop Narco-Terrorists Before They Reach America
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 25, 2026, by general counsel for litigation Gina D'Andrea to Washington Examiner: * * * Presidents Have Authority to Stop Narco-Terrorists Before they Reach America Americans usually think of national security threats as distant conflicts overseas. But one of the most dangerous threats facing the United States today is much closer to home. In Venezuela, a narco-terrorist network   more
American Express and STAUD Launch Limited-Edition Collection to Celebrate 60 Years of the Gold Card
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release: * * * American Express and STAUD Launch Limited-Edition Collection to Celebrate 60 Years of the Gold Card * Laura Harrier poses with the American Express Gold 60th Collection With STAUD. NEW YORK -In celebration of the American Express(r) Gold Card's 60th anniversary, American Express has partnered with STAUD on a limited-edition resort-wear collection inspired by modern travel and t  more
Analysis: Cannabis Legalization Laws Associated With Lower Crime Rates
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Analysis: Cannabis Legalization Laws Associated With Lower Crime Rates * Fairfield, CT: The enactment of laws legalizing cannabis for either medical or adult-use purposes is associated with declining crime rates over time, according to findings published in the scientific journal Economic Modeling. Researchers affiliated with the Jack Welch Co  more
Apple adds new partners to its American Manufacturing Program
CUPERTINO, California, March 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple adds new partners to its American Manufacturing Program * Apple today announced new members of its American Manufacturing Program (AMP), expanding the company's long-standing commitment to bring even more advanced manufacturing and critical component production to the United States. Apple is working with  more
Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world
CUPERTINO, California, March 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world * On March 13, Apple kicked off celebrations for its 50th anniversary with a special performance by 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist and producer Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central in New York City. Keys delivered an incredible set of her timeless s  more
Attorney General Bonta Backs D.C.'s Large Capacity Magazine Ban
SACRAMENTO, California, March 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Backs D.C.'s Large Capacity Magazine Ban * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed a brief in support of the District of Columbia in Benson v. United States which is pending before the D.C. Court of Appeals. The District of Columbia's law bans the possession, sale, or transfer of large-capacit  more
Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Brooklyn Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker
ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Brooklyn Fentanyl and Cocaine Trafficker * New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the arrest and indictment of Azer Arslanouk, 36, of Ocean Township, New Jersey, for illegally selling fentanyl and cocaine in Brooklyn, New York. An investigation led by the Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) Organized Crime Task Force (  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Tariff Refunds
RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Tariff Refunds * RALEIGH - After the Supreme Court ruled the federal government's tariffs unlawful last month, Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on Congress to refund businesses and consumers for increased costs. Those tariffs imposed $3.5 billion in costs on North Carolina businesses and consumers. "North Carolina's busin  more
BEST OF THE BEST: ICE Officer Saves One-Year-Old Child's Life at JFK Airport
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * BEST OF THE BEST: ICE Officer Saves One-Year-Old Child's Life at JFK Airport * This is the second child ICE officers have saved in recent weeks WASHINGTON - On March 25, 2026, an Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent helping to support Transportation Security Administration (TSA) operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York jumped into action to help save   more
Blackstone Announces First-Quarter 2026 Investor Call
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Announces First-Quarter 2026 Investor Call * NEW YORK - March 26, 2026 - Blackstone (NYSE:BX) announced today that it will host its first-quarter 2026 investor conference call via public webcast on April 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. To register, please use the following link: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1757288&tp_key=030d40a759 For tho  more
Blackstone, Raya Holding, NRT and Sightline Announce Partnership to Invest in UAE Payments Infrastructure Platform
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone, Raya Holding, NRT and Sightline Announce Partnership to Invest in UAE Payments Infrastructure Platform * New York, NY and Abu Dhabi, UAE - March 26, 2026 - Blackstone (NYSE: BX), the world's largest alternative asset manager, today announced that funds managed by Blackstone ("Blackstone") have invested US$250 million in Advanced Digital Gaming Technolog  more
British Ambassador Kariuki Explains Vote Against Slavery Resolution at United Nations
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- British Ambassador James Kariuki, charge d'affaires at the United Nations, delivered an explanation of vote regarding a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans the gravest crime against humanity. Speaking at the U.N. in New York, Kariuki stated that the United Kingdom could not support the text because it creates a hierarchy of historical atrocities that risks diminishing the suffering of other groups. The ambassador emphasized that international law p  more
Brookhaven National Laboratory: Physicist Mary Bishai Named AAAS Fellow
UPTON, New York, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Physicist Mary Bishai Named AAAS Fellow Recognition honors distinguished contributions to neutrino physics * The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has recognized Mary Raafat Mikhail Bishai, a physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, as a 2025 AAAS Fellow. Each year, AAAS bestows this honor on sel  more
Brown University admits 2,564 students to the undergraduate Class of 2030
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 26 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University admits 2,564 students to the undergraduate Class of 2030 * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -On Thursday, March 26, Brown University offered admission to 1,674 prospective members of its undergraduate Class of 2030. Admitted through Brown's regular decision process, the students join 890 early decision applicants offered admission in December 2025 for a total admitted class of 2,564. R  more
Catholic League Issues Commentary: Anglican Leader Faces Turmoil
NEW YORK, March 27 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * NEW ANGLICAN LEADER FACES TURMOIL Bill Donohue Sarah Mullally has her hands full. The newly installed Archbishop of Canterbury is facing turmoil in her church, much like that of other mainline Protestant denom  more
Census Bureau: Slow Growth Impacts Nation's Largest Counties Hardest
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Slow Growth Impacts Nation's Largest Counties Hardest Population growth slowed in a majority of the nation's 3,143 counties and the District of Columbia between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Among the 2,066 counties that grew between 2023 and 2024, nearly 8 in 10 saw their growth slow   more
Chairman Guthrie Writes to Columbia University Amid Concerns Over How the University is Combatting Antisemitism
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Chairman Guthrie Writes to Columbia University Amid Concerns Over How the University is Combatting Antisemitism Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, sent a letter to Columbia University Acting President Claire Shipman questioning the university's compliance with federal anti  more
Chairman Lawler Advances Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Foreign Aid Oversight
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Advances Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Foreign Aid Oversight * Washington, D.C. - 3/26/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, announced that two of his bipartisan bills to strengthen transparency and accountability in U.S. foreign assistance passed the Committee. The Advance Global Health Act   more
Coalition Urges Michigan Healthcare Providers to Protect Patient Rights When Facing Unprecedented Federal Pressure to Target Immigrants
DETROIT, Michigan, March 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Coalition Urges Michigan Healthcare Providers to Protect Patient Rights When Facing Unprecedented Federal Pressure to Target Immigrants The ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) sent guidance this week to over 400 Michigan hospitals and healthcare providers regarding the rights of immigrant patients in healthcare settings. The guid  more
Colder Weather Linked to 40,000 Heart-Related Deaths Yearly in the United States, Study Finds
NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * Colder Weather Linked to 40,000 Heart-Related Deaths Yearly in the United States, Study Finds * Study Title: " Cardiovascular disease mortality attributable to monthly non-optimal temperature in the United States: a county-level analysis" Conference: American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions - Young Investigators Award Competition Finalist: "Outcomes Research" Presentat  more
Columbia Journalism School: Professor Nina Alvarez's Film Almost American Re-Released - How the Government Moved to Strip Protections From 600,000 People
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news: * * * Professor Nina Alvarez's Film Almost American Re-Released: How the Government Moved to Strip Protections from 600,000 People -- and the Fight That Stopped It The PBS documentary from the Columbia Journalism School professor tells the story from the inside -- with evidence never seen in any courtroom -- premieres for free on PBS YouTube March 26. * On March 16, the Supreme Court agreed to h  more
Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled Proposes Additions to Procurement List for Base Operations
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled is seeking public comment on several proposed changes to the federal procurement list. The primary addition involves base operations and maintenance services at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska. If approved, the U.S. Air Force will source these services from Skookum Educational Program, based in Bremerton, Washington. This proposal is part of the ongoing effort to provide  more
Congressman Kennedy Presses for Accountability Amid GOP's DHS Shutdown, Slams Republican Refusal to Reform ICE
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Presses for Accountability Amid GOP's DHS Shutdown, Slams Republican Refusal to Reform ICE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing yesterday, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) underscored that the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is a direct result of President Trump and Congressional Republicans' refusal to negotiate in   more
Congresswoman Tenney Refers Potential 501(c)(3) Violations to IRS for Investigation
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Refers Potential 501(c)(3) Violations to IRS for Investigation * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) calling for an investigation into reports that certain nonprofit organizations may have violated federal law by engaging in prohibited partisan political activity. Recent reporting revealed that hundreds o  more
Cornell scientists drive breakthrough astronomy
ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell scientists drive breakthrough astronomy * Since the early days of modern cosmic exploration, Cornell scientists have led the way, from guiding rovers through the red dust of Mars to searching for other life in the universe; and from modeling exotic stars to detecting the faint ripples of gravitational waves. They've also established important centers of research, with the Cornell-led Fred Young Submil  more
Cotton, Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Schumer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 March 26, 2026 Washington, DC -Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) today introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Americans from national security threats that are introduced b  more
Critically Endangered African Penguin Chick Hatched at WCS New York Aquarium
BRONX, New York, March 26 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following news release: * * * Critically Endangered African Penguin Chick Hatched at WCS New York Aquarium * CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. -March 26, 2026 - A Critically Endangered African penguin is debuting at WCS New York Aquarium. The juvenile penguin has joined his parents and other penguins at the New York Aquarium's Sea Cliffs habitat, home to a total of 37 African penguins. He weighed about 3.4 k  more
CSHL's Inglis, Lambert, and Williams Elected AAAS Fellows
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, March 27 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * CSHL's Inglis, Lambert, and Williams elected AAAS Fellows Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's (CSHL's) John Inglis, Charla Lambert, and Jason Williams have been elected Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Since 1874, the AAAS has recognized scientists, engineers, and innovators for their efforts to advance science in service to society. Inglis was recognize  more
Democrats Silent, Media Ignoring Unprecedented Ethics Trial of Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick for Stealing $5M in FEMA Funds
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Silent, Media Ignoring Unprecedented Ethics Trial of Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick for Stealing $5M in FEMA Funds * WASHINGTON -Democrats and the media spent months breathlessly covering and demanding answers regarding the George Santos scandal and indictment, yet both are now curiously silent when it comes to the indictment of Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL). Cherfi  more
Distinguished Binghamton Professor and Nobel Laureate Elected AAAS Fellow
BINGHAMTON, New York, March 27 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Distinguished Binghamton Professor and Nobel laureate elected AAAS Fellow Distinguished Professor of Chemistry M. Stanley Whittingham elected for his decades of lithium-ion battery research By David Hermanovitch Binghamton University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Nobel laureate M. Stanley Whittingham has been elected to the rank of AAAS Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement o  more
Duffield Engineering's SPROUT Awards program poised for growth
ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Duffield Engineering's SPROUT Awards program poised for growth * In 2022, the Cornell Duffield College of Engineering launched a competitive research funding program called SPROUT - Support for Promising Research Opportunities and Unconventional Teams - designed to encourage emerging collaborations at the intersection of research fields. SPROUT Awards quickly took root in the college's research ecosystem and ar  more
Earthjustice: Court Upholds Montgomery County's All-Electric Building Code
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 27 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release: * * * Court Upholds Montgomery County's All-Electric Building Code Victory -- Federal ruling affirms state authority to cut pollution, lower energy costs, and advance healthier buildings * Montgomery County, MD -- The United States District Court for the District of Maryland rejected Washington Gas's challenge to Montgomery County's Comprehensive Building Decarbonization Ordinance, which would require all  more
eBay Launches 'The NYC Edit,' Revealing What New York's Most 'In-the-Know' Tastemakers Are Selling and Buying
SAN JOSE, California, March 26 [Category BizBusiness] -- eBay Inc., a company that says it creates ecommerce experiences for buyers, sellers and developers, issued the following news release: * * * eBay Launches 'The NYC Edit,' Revealing What New York's Most 'In-the-Know' Tastemakers Are Selling and Buying * SAN JOSE, March 26, 2026 -Today, eBay unveiled The NYC Edit -an online editorial guide highlighting what style insiders in New York are buying and selling on eBay, featuring curated sele  more
EU-supported IRC aid reaches 300,000 Yemenis as hunger crisis worsens
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * EU-supported IRC aid reaches 300,000 Yemenis as hunger crisis worsens * Aden, Yemen, March 26, 2026 - As Yemen enters its twelfth year of conflict, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) warns that millions of people are facing worsening hunger and growing humanitarian needs, a trend outlined in its policy briefing " Starving in Silence: Surging Food Insecurity in Yem  more
Federal Immigration Officer Pleads Guilty To Bribery Conspiracy
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Federal Immigration Officer Pleads Guilty To Bribery Conspiracy * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, announced that HENRY YAU, a former supervisory deportation officer in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ("ICE"), pled guilty today before U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon to conspiring to solicit and accept bribe  more
Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Reflections on the Early Days of Reserve Management Purchases and the Maintenance of Ample Reserves
NEW YORK, March 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on March 26, 2026, by manager of the System Open Market Account Roberto Perli before the Money Marketeers of New York University: * * * Reflections on the Early Days of Reserve Management Purchases and the Maintenance of Ample Reserves As prepared for delivery Introduction Thank you to the Money Marketeers of New York University for the invitation to speak this evening./1 As the System Open Market Accou  more
FFRF Action Fund: Wisconsin Voters - Beware of National Right-wing Group's School Board Candidates
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 27 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * Wisconsin voters: Beware of national right-wing group's school board candidates FFRF Action Fund warns that 1776 Project PAC is flooding school board races with out-of-state money ahead of April 7 election * Wisconsin voters h  more
Fiscal Confidence Falls to 21-Month Low, as National Debt Soars Past $39 Trillion
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The Peter G. Peterson Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Fiscal Confidence Falls to 21-Month Low, as National Debt Soars Past $39 Trillion * Last week, the national debt surpassed $39 trillion for the first time, and Americans' fiscal confidence dropped to its lowest level in nearly two years. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation's U.S. Fiscal Confidence Index fell to 43 in March (100 is neutral), the lowest level since June 2024, indicating that voters acr  more
FiscalNote Holdings Announces NYSE Notice of Delisting and Appeal Process
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- FiscalNote, a technology company, posted the following news release: * * * FiscalNote Holdings Announces NYSE Notice of Delisting and Appeal Process Trading Expected to Continue Uninterrupted as Shares Move to Over-the-Counter Market Company Remains Positioned to Deliver Positive Free Cash Flow on a Forward Twelve-Month Basis While Advancing Key Growth Initiatives Board of Directors Continues to Review All Strategic Options Availabl  more
Five CUNY Graduate Center Faculty Members Named 2025 AAAS Fellows
NEW YORK, March 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center issued the following news: * * * Five CUNY Graduate Center faculty members named 2025 AAAS Fellows Kevin H. Gardner, David J. Lohman, Vinod Menon, Christina Sormani, and Charles Vorosmarty are being recognized for major contributions to biomedical advances, biogeography, photonics, mathematics, and global water science. Five CUNY Graduate Center faculty members have been named 2025 Fellows of the American Association for t  more
Four UMass Amherst Researchers Honored with Election to American Association for the Advancement of Science
AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 26 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Four UMass Amherst Researchers Honored with Election to American Association for the Advancement of Science * The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the preeminent scientific institution in the United States, the world's largest general scientific society and publisher of the Science family of journals, has elected four researchers from the University of Massachusetts  more
Frankel, Colleagues Introduce Measure Recognizing Equal Pay Day, Call for Action to Close Gender Wage Gap
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Frankel, Colleagues Introduce Measure Recognizing Equal Pay Day, Call for Action to Close Gender Wage Gap * Today, Representative Lois Frankel (FL-22), alongside Representatives Rosa DeLauro (CT-3), Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-3), and Nikema Williams (GA-5), introduced a House resolution recognizing March 26, 2026, as Equal Pay Day-the date marking how far into the new year women must work to earn w  more
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: * * * FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef and Pork Products Produced Without the Benefit of Inspection * WASHINGTON, March 25, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for various raw beef and pork products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection and may bear a  more
GANHRI Members should sustain pressure for reforms at the Indian Human Rights Commission
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * GANHRI Members should sustain pressure for reforms at the Indian Human Rights Commission * We, the undersigned human rights organizations and networks, urge members of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) to continue to push for meaningful reforms at the National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRCI) ahead of GANHRI's Annual Meeting in Geneva from 30 March to 1  more
Gillibrand, Colleagues Press For Answers On AI Companies' Engagements With DOD
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Press For Answers On AI Companies' Engagements With DOD * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, joined five Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing six generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) companies for answers regarding their engagements with the Department of Defense (D  more
Gillibrand, Schumer Continue To Press Secretary Kennedy On World Trade Center Health Program Staff Cuts
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Schumer Continue To Press Secretary Kennedy On World Trade Center Health Program Staff Cuts * This week, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) launched a new effort to press U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to quickly address the staff cuts and administrative delays at the World Trade Center Health Pro  more
Governor Hochul Announces Capital Region Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Capital Region Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the City of Rensselaer will receive $10 million in funding as the Capital Region winner of the ninth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), and the City of Watervliet and the Village of Scotia will each receive $4.5 million  more
Governor Hochul Announces the Completion of Renovations for Roundabout's Todd Haimes Theatre in Manhattan
ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces the Completion of Renovations for Roundabout's Todd Haimes Theatre in Manhattan * Governor Hochul today announced the reopening of the Roundabout Theatre Company's Todd Haimes Theatre following a $24 million renovation project. The most significant upgrades to the theater in decades, the renovation modernizes the historic Broadway venue, expands accessibility and en  more
Grassroots Coalitions Celebrate New House Environmental Justice Caucus Led by Rep. Grijalva, Lee and Tlaib
NEW YORK, March 27 -- We Act for Environmental Justice issued the following news release: * * * Grassroots Coalitions Celebrate New House Environmental Justice Caucus led by Rep. Grijalva, Lee & Tlaib Environmental Justice organizations are celebrating the formation of the House Environmental Justice Caucus as a historic step towards building the just climate future our communities deserve * WASHINGTON - Environmental justice organizations and coalitions from across the country stood in Was  more
Heinrich, Lujan Join Push to Stop Department of Education's Weaponization of Civil Rights Investigations
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Join Push to Stop Department of Education's Weaponization of Civil Rights Investigations * Senators demand Education Department drop politicized investigations as tool of partisan agenda, expose dismantling of protections for students Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 13 o  more
Hispanic Federation's Fourth Annual Encuentro of North Carolina Latino Organizations Strengthens Community Resilience and Advances Equity
NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: Political] -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation's Fourth Annual Encuentro of North Carolina Latino Organizations Strengthens Community Resilience and Advances Equity * Contact: media@hispanicfederation.org Summit brought together nonprofit leader  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Block Trump from Attacking Cuba
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Block Trump from Attacking Cuba * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) are today introducing the Prevent an Unconstitutional War in Cuba Act to block President Trump from using any federal funding to use mil  more
House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Kim, Bera, Kamlager-Dove Share Recommendations for State's Burma Review
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Kim, Bera, Kamlager-Dove Share Recommendations for State's Burma Review * Washington, D.C. \- Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Young Kim and Ami Bera, Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee; and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member of the South and Central Asia S  more
IBM Quantum Computer Accurately Simulates Real Magnetic Materials, Reproducing National Laboratory Data
ARMONK, New York, March 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * IBM Quantum Computer Accurately Simulates Real Magnetic Materials, Reproducing National Laboratory Data * YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., March 26, 2026 -IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced new results that its quantum computer can simulate real magnetic materials with results that match neutron scattering experiments, marking a significant step towards using quantum computers as reliable tools  more
ICAEW's Latest Economic Insight Q1 2026 Report Shows Short-term Contraction and Uneven Impact Across Economies
LONDON, England, March 27 (TNSrep) -- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales issued the following news release: * * * ICAEW's latest Economic Insight Q1 2026 report shows short-term contraction and uneven impact across economies * GCC GDP forecast to contract by 0.2% in 2026 following a downward revision from earlier growth expectations * Trade, tourism and externally exposed sectors face the most significant disruption * Strong rebound expected in 2027, contingent on s  more
ICYMI: Dan Sullivan Knew Health Costs Were a Problem. Now He's Running the Gauntlet [Politico]
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Dan Sullivan Knew Health Costs Were a Problem. Now He's Running the Gauntlet [POLITICO] * Mary Peltola: "Alaskans already pay more for health care than the Lower 48, and DC politicians are making it worse -- cutting care and raising costs for tens of thousands of our neighbors to cover tax breaks for their biggest donors" * POLITICO: There is "reason to believe, from Sullivan'  more
In Speech on House Floor, Rep. Kennedy Pays Tribute to "Champion for Our City," Jonathan Dandes
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * In Speech on House Floor, Rep. Kennedy Pays Tribute to "Champion for Our City," Jonathan Dandes * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy paid tribute to the life and legacy of Jonathan Dandes, a giant of Buffalo's philanthropic community and the guiding force behind the return of professional baseball to Downtown Buffalo. Dandes,   more
India's Transgender Rights Bill a Huge Setback
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * India's Transgender Rights Bill a Huge Setback * India's parliament passed a bill this week that changes how transgender people are legally recognized and removes their right to self-identification. If the bill becomes law, it will be a major reversal of the hard-won rights of transgender people in India. "These politicians are making laws for us when they don't even have basic concepts of g  more
Indigenous theologies will take center stage at UN side event
GENEVA, Switzerland, March 26 [Category: Religion] -- The World Council of Churches posted the following news: * * * Indigenous theologies will take center stage at UN side event * Indigenous voices and spiritual traditions from Palestine and Ogoni, Nigeria, will be brought to the forefront of global dialogue on health, justice, and environmental restoration during a special side event titled " Healing Land, Healing Communities." The 90-minute panel will take place on 22 April at the UN Ch  more
Indonesia Needs Eyes Wide Open on Trump's 'Board of Peace'
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Indonesia Needs Eyes Wide Open on Trump's 'Board of Peace' * Indonesia has accepted the offer of a deputy commander role in the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza after joining US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace. The Indonesian government should use its position to promote and safeguard the human rights of Palestinians, and to advocate for the leading role of the United N  more
International Justice Mission: When Technology Changes Faster Than the Laws Protecting Children
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- International Justice Mission issued the following news on March 26, 2026: * * * When Technology Changes Faster Than the Laws Protecting Children Summary: IJM supports the bipartisan Safe Cloud Storage Act to modernize digital evidence handling, speed investigations and strengthen accountability for online child sexual abuse. * Today, we're witnessing technology evolve faster than the laws and systems designed to protect our children and families. Nowhere is that gap  more
IRC scales up mental health and psychosocial support in Lebanon as hostilities drive surge in psychological distress
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC scales up mental health and psychosocial support in Lebanon as hostilities drive surge in psychological distress * Beirut, Lebanon, March 26, 2026 - The sharp escalation of hostilities has intensified an already fragile situation across Lebanon, with repeated airstrikes driving people to flee their homes. Prior to the current escalation, Lebanon was already facing o  more
Japan's Flag Desecration Law Poses a Threat to Freedom of Expression
NEW YORK, March 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Japan's Flag Desecration Law Poses a Threat to Freedom of Expression * Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party, said on March 17 that they would present a law forbidding the desecration of the national flag during the ongoing Diet session. Currently, Japan's penal code only makes it a criminal offense to d  more
Joint Letter to President Lee Jae-myung Re: North Korean human rights resolution at the 61st United Nations Human Rights Council
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following joint letter: * * * Joint Letter to President Lee Jae-myung Re: North Korean human rights resolution at the 61st United Nations Human Rights Council * Dear President Lee Jae-myung, We urge your government on behalf of 24 organizations and 6 individuals to co-sponsor the annual draft resolution on the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) at the 61st United Nations Hum  more
Justice Department Sues New York-Presbyterian Hospital for Anticompetitive Contracts That Increase Healthcare Costs for New Yorkers
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Sues New York-Presbyterian Hospital for Anticompetitive Contracts That Increase Healthcare Costs for New Yorkers Lawsuit Seeks to Reduce Healthcare Costs in New York by Eliminating Contractual Restrictions That Impede Competition Between Hospitals and Prevent Development of Budget-Conscious Health Plans * The Justice Department's Antitrust Division, together with the U.S. Attor  more
Key driver of long-term inflammatory memory identified
NEW YORK, March 26 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Key driver of long-term inflammatory memory identified * One of the most puzzling aspects of common chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis is how they become chronic. What allows an ongoing condition to stay dormant for months or even years, then seemingly spring back out of nowhere? In 2017, Elaine Fuchs and her team at Rockefeller University tackled one piece of that puzzle by investigating a curi  more
Knight Institute Raises First Amendment Concerns About Proposed NYPD "Buffer Zones" Restricting Protests
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release: * * * Knight Institute Raises First Amendment Concerns About Proposed NYPD "Buffer Zones" Restricting Protests * NEW YORK-According to news reports, the New York City Council is poised today to consider two legislative proposals that would require the New York Police Department (NYPD) to establish "buffer zones" restricting protest activity outside schools an  more
Landmark Ruling for Victims of Thailand Gold Mine Contamination
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Landmark Ruling for Victims of Thailand Gold Mine Contamination * In a landmark class action lawsuit in Thailand, a court held a multinational corporation accountable for contamination from a gold mine and recognized the right of villagers in affected areas to effective remedies. On March 24, the Bangkok Civil Court ordered Akara Resources, a subsidiary of Australia-based Kingsgate Consolida  more
Lawler's Bipartisan ADA 30 Days to Comply Act Passes House Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler's Bipartisan ADA 30 Days to Comply Act Passes House Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - 3/26/26... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his bipartisan ADA 30 Days to Comply Act passed through the House Judiciary Committee. The bill received bipartisan support in the House Judiciary Committee, passing 16-8. The ADA 30 Days to Comply Act will create a notice and cure pe  more
LDF Probes Hilton Head Island's Review of Land Management Policies, Urges Town to Consider Impact on Gullah Geechee, Native Islander Communities
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Probes Hilton Head Island's Review of Land Management Policies, Urges Town to Consider Impact on Gullah Geechee, Native Islander Communities * HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC -The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) today announced a series of investigative letters probing the policies and practices surrounding land use, zoning, and development on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This  more
LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AGAINST REPUBLICAN BILL FUNDING ICE BRUTALITY
WASHINGTON, March 26 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AGAINST REPUBLICAN BILL FUNDING ICE BRUTALITY * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against House Republicans' DHS funding bill that prioritizes ICE brutality over the American people and in support of legislation that pays our TSA agents and reforms Donald Trump's mass deportation machine. LEADER JEFF  more
LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AGAINST REPUBLICAN BILL FUNDING ICE BRUTALITY
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES FLOOR REMARKS AGAINST REPUBLICAN BILL FUNDING ICE BRUTALITY * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the House Floor against House Republicans' DHS funding bill that prioritizes ICE brutality over the American people and in support of legislation that pays our TSA agents and reforms Donald Trump's mass deportation machine. LEADER JEFFRIES : I rise today in str  more
Leading journalists to discuss how polling shapes news coverage at Roper Roundtable
ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Leading journalists to discuss how polling shapes news coverage at Roper Roundtable * When major news stories break-from elections to policy debates-journalists often turn to public opinion data to help explain not just what is happening, but how people across the country may respond. In an upcoming event, the Cornell Ithaca campus community and others attending via Zoom will have an opportunity to engage with   more
Let's Get It Done: Governor Hochul Rallies With Leaders on Long Island to Deliver a State Budget Agenda That Makes New York More Affordable and Fights for Working Families
ALBANY, New York, March 26 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Let's Get It Done: Governor Hochul Rallies With Leaders on Long Island to Deliver a State Budget Agenda That Makes New York More Affordable and Fights for Working Families * Governor Kathy Hochul today rallied on Long Island with community leaders and elected officials to deliver an agenda that makes New York more affordable and fights for working families. The Governor advocated for her sta  more
Littler Issues Commentary: First Circuit Rejects Per Se Rule That Performance Improvement Plans Automatically Qualify as Adverse Employment Actions
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 27 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by shareholder Gregory Keating and counsel Michael Stefanilo Jr.: * * * First Circuit Rejects Per Se Rule that Performance Improvement Plans Automatically Qualify as Adverse Employment Actions Court highlights that the relevant inquiry is "fact-intensive and PIP-specific" * This month, in Walsh v. HNTB Corporation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a district  more
Littler Issues Commentary: New York City Proposes Bill That Sets Higher Minimum Wages and Eliminates Tip Credits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 27 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 26, 2026, by shareholder Paul R. Piccigallo and associate Roya Aghanori: * * * New York City Proposes Bill That Sets Higher Minimum Wages and Eliminates Tip Credits The New York City Council on March 10, 2026, introduced proposed legislation (Bill Int. No. 757, referred to as the "New York City Minimum Wage Act") that would create a New York City minimum wage higher than the current state stan  more
Local capacity key to ensure global pandemic preparedness, PAHO Director says in New York
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The United Nations Pan American Health Organization posted the following news release: * * * Local capacity key to ensure global pandemic preparedness, PAHO Director says in New York * iStock Photo| Credit New York City, March 26, 2026 - The Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dr. Jarbas Barbosa, underscored the essential role of local health system capacity in preventing and responding to pandemics during his participation in today's Third Se  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Reason Magazine: Data Center Water Panic Has a Better Answer - Water Markets
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 24, 2026, by senior fellow Shawn Regan to Reason magazine: * * * The Data Center Water Panic Has a Better Answer: Water Markets When water rights are secure and transferable, new demands can be met without harming existing users. * Data centers are booming. As companies race to build the infrastructure behind artificial intelligence, communities across the country are sounding alarms about h  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal: AI Titans Work Hard to Discourage Working
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 24, 2026, by senior fellow Jason L. Riley to the Wall Street Journal: * * * AI Titans Work Hard to Discourage Working New studies demonstrate what should be obvious: Universal basic income programs kill initiative. All the confident conjecture aside, no one really knows how the revolution in artificial intelligence will play out in the coming decades. Is AI more transformative than the intern  more
Manhattan Institute Issues Commentary to Washington Post: Great Salt Lake Is Drying Up. Utah Has an Ambitious Plan to Save It.
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on March 24, 2026, by senior fellow Shawn Regan to the Washington Post: * * * The Great Salt Lake Is Drying Up. Utah Has an Ambitious Plan to Save It. It could be a blueprint for a West that is running out of water and time. * The Great Salt Lake is in trouble. After the lake's water level reached a historic low in 2022, Utah is experiencing its worst snowpack on record. The lake is plunging toward a  more
Marking International Day, Secretary-General Spotlights Importance of Mine Action
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Marking International Day, Secretary-General Spotlights Importance of Mine Action * Following is UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' message for the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, observed on 4 April: Landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices exact a devastating toll on civilians, especially children. As conflicts multiply and military spendi  more
Meeks, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Block Trump From Attacking Cuba
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Meeks, Jayapal Introduce Legislation to Block Trump from Attacking Cuba U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) are today introducing the Prevent an Unconstitutional War in Cuba Act to block President Trump from using any federal fund  more
Meeks, Kim, Bera, Kamlager-Dove Share Recommendations for State's Burma Review
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Meeks, Kim, Bera, Kamlager-Dove Share Recommendations for State's Burma Review Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Young Kim and Ami Bera, Chairwoman and Ranking Member of the East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee; and Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member of the South and C  more
Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco Leads Next MFA Speaker Series Event, April 13
BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Memoirist Jeannie Vanasco Leads Next MFA Speaker Series Event, April 13 * Jeannie Vanasco, author of the memoir A Silent Treatment, will discuss her work as The University of Baltimore's 2026 MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts Speaker Series continues on Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m., in the Bogomolny Room of the UBalt Student Center, 21 W. Mt. Royal Ave. The event is free and open to the publ  more
Mercury Consortium Files Membership Update to Justice Department
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- Mercury Consortium Inc. filed written notifications to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division disclosing changes in its membership. These filings, filed simultaneously with the Federal Trade Commission, allow the venture to limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specified circumstances. The notification identifies several global and domestic organizations joining the research venture. The added parties include: * Easee AS,   more
Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Launch AI-Powered Meeting Journey
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 26 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank Launch AI-Powered Meeting Journey * NEW YORK, NY - Bank of America's Wealth Management businesses, Merrill Wealth Management and Bank of America Private Bank, today announced the full-scale rollout of AI-Powered Meeting Journey, an integrated solution that helps optimize how advisors and their team  more
Middle East Conflict: Rhetoric, Actions Flout Laws of War
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Middle East Conflict: Rhetoric, Actions Flout Laws of War * (New York, March 26, 2026) - The geographic spread, speed of escalation, and open disregard for international norms by all parties one month into the Middle East conflict are a critical stress test for the international legal order created to protect civilians during armed conflict, Human Rights Watch said today. Statements by top o  more
Minister for Europe Doughty Pledges Increased Security Cooperation at Aurora Forum
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Stephen Doughty, British minister of state for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, reaffirmed the United Kingdom's commitment to standing resolutely against Russian aggression during an address at the Aurora Forum in London. Speaking at the Royal Over-Seas League, Doughty emphasized the necessity of a joined-up approach to tackle hybrid threats, including GPS jamming and information warfare. The minister highlighted the expansion of joint military exercises   more
Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Mississippi Man Pleads Guilty To Insider Trading * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, and Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., announced today the filing of charges against, and the guilty plea of, GERARD RYAN in connection with h  more
MLCommons Files Membership Changes to Justice Department
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- MLCommons Association, Dover, Delaware, filed written notifications to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division disclosing changes in its membership. These filings, submitted under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, allow the venture to limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specific circumstances. The following parties have been added to the venture: * Inventec Corp., Taoyuan City, Taiwan * Greenb  more
Murray, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Murray, Warren, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * As momentum for child care grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), longtime leaders on child care, along with Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-  more
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2025 Results'
ALBANY, New York, March 26 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in March 2026 entitled "Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities: Fiscal Year 2025 Results." Here are excerpts: * * * The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/27/2026 from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller. This list (sorted in order of fiscal stress scor  more
N.Y. Comptroller: 'Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, March 2026'
ALBANY, New York, March 26 (TNSLprt) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in March 2026 entitled "Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, March 2026." Here are excerpts: * * * Message from the Comptroller March 2026 New York City's finances have been through a tumultuous period in recent years, with significant federal, State and City revenues enabling substantial growth in spending, some of which has been in response to various emergenc  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Cincinnatus Fire Department - Financial Management
ALBANY, New York, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-91) on March 20, 2026, entitled "Cincinnatus Fire Department - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Cincinnatus Fire Department (Department) treasurers and membership ensure that financial activities were properly recorded and supported and that money was safeguarded? Audit Period January 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024 Understanding the A  more
N.Y. State Comptroller Audit: Truxton Fire District - Audit Follow-Up
ALBANY, New York, March 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2022M-123-F) on March 20, 2026, entitled "Truxton Fire District - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Truxton Fire District's (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Truxton Fire District - Board Oversight (2022M-123), released in November 2022. The  more
National Nurses United endorses Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 26 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Matt Little for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an elected official and attorney, Little has proven   more
National Urban League Calls U.S. Vote Against Slavery Resolution "Abdication of Morial Leadership"
NEW YORK, March 27 -- The National Urban League issued the following statement: * * * National Urban League Calls U.S. Vote Against Slavery Resolution "Abdication of Morial Leadership" National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial issued the following statement in response to the United States' vote against a United Nations resolution on the transatlantic slave trade: "The United States' vote against the United Nations resolution designating the transatlantic trafficking and enslave  more
Newmark Announces Four New Leases at River Centre, Bringing Class A Office Campus to Over 90% Occupancy
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Announces Four New Leases at River Centre, Bringing Class A Office Campus to Over 90% Occupancy Newmark announces the Company has arranged four new office leases totaling 47,777 square feet at River Centre, a five-building Class A campus located in Red Bank, New Jersey, bringing the campus to over 90 percent occupancy. Senior Managing Director Jamie Drummond, Associate Director Andrew Perrotti and Associate L  more
Newmark Arranges Financing for Premier 360-Unit Multifamily Property in Kemah, Texas
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Newmark Group posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges Financing for Premier 360-Unit Multifamily Property in Kemah, Texas Newmark announces the Company has arranged the financing for The Kippford at Kemah Crossing, a 360-unit Class A multifamily property at 2201 Evergreen Memorial Parkway in Kemah, Texas. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Vice Chairman David Schwarz secured the bridge loan from Greystar on behalf of borrower Allen Harrison Company & C  more
NFL Players, Teams Celebrate MLB Opening Day 2026
CANTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * A day after the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants led off the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Netflix, 2026 Opening Day began the season in full. From Jim Thorpe to Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders, with the likes of John Elway, Patrick Mahomes and Kyler Murray in between, there is a long history of NFL players getting drafted by major league teams or even playing in the bigs. On Wednesday, New Y  more
Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Nigeria: Maiduguri Bombings Show New Threat to Civilians * (Abuja) - Deadly bombings in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria, have heightened concerns about the resurgence of violent attacks by Boko Haram and a growing risk to civilians in the region, Human Rights Watch said today. In the aftermath of this apparent war crime, Nigerian authorities should urgently streng  more
North American Transborder Freight decreased 5.5% in January 2026 from January 2025
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * North American Transborder Freight decreased 5.5% in January 2026 from January 2025 * BTS 26-30 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date an  more
Note to Correspondents: Secretary-General's Personal Envoy on the Middle East Conflict and Its Consequences
NEW YORK, March 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on March 25, 2026: * * * Note to Correspondents: Secretary-General's Personal Envoy on the Middle East conflict and its consequences United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres announced today the appointment of Jean Arnault of France as his Personal Envoy to lead United Nations efforts on the conflict in the Middle East and its consequences. Mr. Arnault brings to the role nearly 40   more
NYC Mayor Mamdani, SBS Commissioner Kenny Minaya Name Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez As First-Ever Executive Director Of The Office Of Street Vendor Services
NEW YORK, March 27 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on March 25, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, SBS Commissioner Kenny Minaya Name Carina Kaufman-Gutierrez As First-Ever Executive Director Of The Office Of Street Vendor Services * Executive Director Kaufman-Gutierrez brings more than a decade of experience supporting small businesses and street vendors * Kaufman-Gutierrez previously served as co-director of the street vendor project * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame M  more
NYCLU and Advocates Demand City Council Reject No-Speech Buffer Zones Proposal
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU and Advocates Demand City Council Reject No-Speech Buffer Zones Proposal * The City Council's no-speech buffer zone proposals are unnecessary, will violate New Yorkers' First Amendment rights, and lead to excessive, biased policing NEW YORK CITY - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), elected officials, religious leaders, and advocates rallied at City Hall,  more
Ocasio-Cortez, Scott, Murray, Warren Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez, Scott, Murray, Warren Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * Washington, D.C. - Today, longtime leaders on child care Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) and Bobby Scott (VA-03), along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), established a new working group as t  more
Opinion: Iran is already ramping up its next war. Guess who the 'enemy' is.
NEW YORK, March 26 [Category: International] -- The Center for Human Rights in Iran posted the following commentary on March 25, 2026, to the Washington Post by Deputy Director Karen Kramer and senior researcher Esfandiar Aban: * * * Opinion: Iran is already ramping up its next war. Guess who the 'enemy' is. The Islamic Republic is determined to extinguish any internal challenge to its rule. This article was originally published (https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/03/25/iran-islam  more
Oversight Committee Releases Memorandum Exposing Reckless Sanctuary Policies' Impact on Public Safety and Taxpayers
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Oversight Committee Releases Memorandum Exposing Reckless Sanctuary Policies' Impact on Public Safety and Taxpayers Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released a staff memorandum that analyzes how policies that shield criminal illegal aliens from federal immigration enforcement threaten publ  more
Pratt Institute Ranked #5 in World's Top Art & Design Universities
BROOKLYN, New York, March 26 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Pratt Institute Ranked #5 in World's Top Art & Design Universities * Pratt Institute has once again been recognized among the very best art and design universities in the world. Pratt is ranked #5 out of 303 US and international art and design universities in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The  more
Professor Akhil Reed Amar's "Born Equal" Receives Annual Lincoln Institute Book Prize
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 26 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Akhil Reed Amar's "Born Equal" Receives Annual Lincoln Institute Book Prize * Back to News Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science Akhil Reed Amar 4 '84 was awarded the 2026 Abraham Lincoln Institute Book Award for "Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution, 1840-1920" at the 29th Annual Abraham Lincoln Institute Symposium. The symposium 5 was hosted at Ford's Theatre in Washington,   more
Professor Justin Driver Argues Judicial Opinions Are Vastly Overrated
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, March 26 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Justin Driver Argues Judicial Opinions Are Vastly Overrated * Professor Justin Driver's recent article "The Insignificance of Judicial Opinions 4," published in the California Law Review, challenges academia's received wisdom regarding the centrality of judicial opinions and argues that bottom-line judicial decisions loom much larger than is commonly understood.  The reasoning behind an opinion "  more
Prostate Cancer Foundation Awards Grants to Weill Cornell Medicine Investigators
NEW YORK, March 27 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Prostate Cancer Foundation Awards Grants to Weill Cornell Medicine Investigators Six researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have received Young Investigator Awards from the Prostate Cancer Foundation. These three-year grants award $225,000 to postdoctoral fellows and early-career faculty, helping to energize the field with fresh ideas. The Weill Cornell investigators   more
Raymond Toenniessen Appointed to New York Fed's Community Advisory Group
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Raymond Toenniessen Appointed to New York Fed's Community Advisory Group * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the appointment of Raymond Toenniessen to the New York Fed's Community Advisory Group. The Community Advisory Group is comprised of leaders of nonprofits, community organizations, foundations, and anchor institutions. The primary goal of the Community Advis  more
Reasonable TSA wait times at most Delta hubs
ATLANTA, Georgia, March 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Reasonable TSA wait times at most Delta hubs * While the partial U.S. government shutdown continues, most Delta hubs are seeing reasonable TSA wait times this week. Customers should continue to check their departure airport's website for the most accurate wait times. TSA wait time information is currently available at the following Delta hubs: * Detroit (DTW) ' + drupalSettings.data.extl  more
Rep. Gillen Honors the Life of Hempstead Resident Edna Jean Hamler Ahead of Her 84th Birthday
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Honors the Life of Hempstead Resident Edna Jean Hamler Ahead of Her 84th Birthday * WASHINGTON, DC -Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) honored the life of Village of Hempstead resident, Edna Jean Hamler, ahead of her 84th Birthday in remarks delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.A video of the full remarks is available HERE. (As prepared for delivery) "I rise   more
Reps. Tenney and Schneider Introduce Legislation to Establish Permanent Full Risk ACO Program in Medicare
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tenney and Schneider Introduce Legislation to Establish Permanent Full Risk ACO Program in Medicare * Washington, DC -Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24), today, alongside Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), introduced legislation to establish a permanent full risk Accountable Care Organization (ACO) program within Traditional Medicare, expanding access to coordinated, high-quality care while re  more
RIT Launches Hands-on Bachelor of Science Degree in Artificial Intelligence
ROCHESTER, New York, March 26 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT launches hands-on Bachelor of Science degree in artificial intelligence New BS program will equip students with technical depth to build and improve AI systems * Rochester Institute of Technology is offering a new bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence (AI). The interdisciplinary undergraduate program blends core programming and algorithmic principles with the chance for sp  more
Rochester Institute of Technology: Student Transforms Graduation Requirement Into a 17-course Adventure
ROCHESTER, New York, March 27 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Student transforms graduation requirement into a 17-course adventure Healthy choices encouraged through education, activity, and options * Like all RIT undergraduates, Andrew Bush has to complete two Wellness education courses as a requirement for graduation. Five years later, he's about to graduate with a bachelor's degree in computer science, a master's in cybersecurity, and he's s  more
Roswell Park First in Region to Offer New Treatment for Tumors
BUFFALO, New York, March 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * Roswell Park First in Region to Offer New Treatment for Tumors * BUFFALO, N.Y. -Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is proud to be the first care provider in the region to begin offering adaptive radiation therapy. This advanced new treatment option is a more personalized and precise form of radiation therapy most beneficial for patients with tumor  more
SBU to accept St. Francis BSW students into its MSW program
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 26 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU to accept St. Francis BSW students into its MSW program * Mar 26, 2026 St. Bonaventure and St. Francis universities have established a new 4+1 pathway that will allow qualified St. Francis students to earn both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in an accelerated timeframe. The agreement creates a direct route for St. Francis undergraduate Social W  more
SBU's Quick Center to end 30th anniversary with Grand Finale
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 26 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU's Quick Center to end 30th anniversary with Grand Finale * Mar 26, 2026 The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will conclude its yearlong 30th anniversary with a Grand Finale Celebration on Friday, April 24 -an evening that captures the spirit, creativity and community that have defined the Quick Center for three decades. The event marks the culmin  more
SEC Chairman Atkins Issues Opening Remarks at Digital Asset Summit
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on March 24, 2026, by Chairman Paul S. Atkins at the Digital Asset Summit: * * * Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and thank you for the invitation to join you at this year's Digital Asset Summit.[1] I am delighted to be here, especially on the close heels of what was, by any measure, a historic week for America's digital asset markets. There is much ground to cover and little time to spare. So, I will  more
Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds One Entry to Its Sanctions List
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The United Nations posted the following news release: * * * Security Council ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Adds One Entry to Its Sanctions List * On 26 March, the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities approved the addition of the entry specified below to its ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of in  more
Shareholders Apply to Retain Control of New York Mills Bancshares
WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSFR) -- Several individuals have filed an application to retain shares of New York Mills Bancshares Inc. and its subsidiary, Farmers and Merchants State Bank of New York Mills Inc., both of Minnesota. The group, consisting of Gwen Denninger, Karla Buerkle, Sara Vosper, Julie Radniecki and Betsy Roder, seeks to join the Buerkle Family Shareholder Group. This group acts in concert to maintain ownership within the financial institutions. The Federal Reserve System is review  more
Sonny Styles Would Love to Play a Kyle Hamilton-type Role in the NFL
CANTON, Ohio, March 27 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Sonny Styles would love to play a Kyle Hamilton-type role in the NFL Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles is one of the most intriguing draft prospects in 2026, bringing versatility that NFL clubs crave in today's game. A rangy linebacker who made the transition from safety to the box during his time with the Buckeyes excels against both the run and in coverage. He's been co  more
Statement from Representative John W. Mannion
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: "There are multiple paths forward to fully reopen the government, pay TSA and other workers, end airport chaos, and reform ICE - but this partisan, politicized resolution is not one of them. Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White Ho  more
Statement From Trust for Public Land's NY State Director Commending Mayor Trust for Public Land: Mamdani's Administration and the City of New York for Prioritizing Park Investment in Queens
SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 27 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Trust for Public Land's NY State Director Commending Mayor Mamdani's Administration and the City of New York for Prioritizing Park Investment in Queens New York, NY - Following news that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration is prioritizing investment in parks and green space in Queens, Trust for Public Land's New York State Director, Tamar Renaud, issued the  more
Statement on reported discrepancy in a UNDP-coordinated shipment entering Gaza
NEW YORK, March 25 -- The United Nations Development Programme posted the following news: * * * Statement on reported discrepancy in a UNDP-coordinated shipment entering Gaza * Attributable to 'UNDP Spokesperson' -starts- The UN Development Programme (UNDP) has been informed by Israel's Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) of a reported discrepancy in a truck entering Gaza on March 25 within a UNDP-coordinated shipment. The truck was listed as carrying cookin  more
Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 26 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution * Mar 23, 2026 Everyday voices of the American Revolution come to St. Bonaventure Monday, March 23, as part of a series of programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Senior Lecturer Christopher Dalton will moderate a student research panel, "Everyday Voices and Revolution," March 23 at 7 p.m. i  more
SUNY Chancellor King Joins Empire State Service Corps Members to Combat Food Insecurity During Day of Service
ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release: * * * SUNY Chancellor King Joins Empire State Service Corps Members to Combat Food Insecurity During Day of Service Chancellor King and Capital Region Service Corps Members Prepare Meal Kits for Pantries, Soup Kitchens, and Shelters Governor Hochul's Empire State Service Corps Initiative Connects Students with Paid Community Service Opportunities * State University of New York Chancellor John   more
SUNY Poly Students Present at International Physics Conference
ALBANY, New York, March 27 (TNSjou) -- The State University of New York's Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * SUNY Poly Students Present at International Physics Conference Two SUNY Poly students, Seth Walther (majoring in ECE and Applied Mathematics, with a minor in Physics) and Henry Yerdon (majoring in ECE and Computer Science, with a minor in Physics), delivered oral presentations at the Physics Global Summit (PGS) 2026 in Denver, CO. Organized by the American Physical   more
SUNY Potsdam Earns National Recognition for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success
POTSDAM, New York, March 27 -- The State University of New York Potsdam campus issued the following news: * * * SUNY Potsdam Earns National Recognition for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success SUNY Potsdam Selected for Inclusion in FirstGen Forward Network * SUNY Potsdam was recently selected for membership in the FirstGen Forward Network, a national community of practice dedicated to advancing success for first-generation college students. Potsdam was one of 60 new members announ  more
SUNY University at Albany: Researchers Examine How AI Chatbots Are Shaping Government Operations
ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Researchers Examine How AI Chatbots Are Shaping Government Operations By Michael Parker As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become more common across government, new research from the University at Albany's Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) examines how agencies are using chatbots and what those tools are actually changing in practice. Published in Public Performance & Management Revie  more
Suozzi, Bergman Host Bipartisan Conference on the Future of U.S.-Pakistan Relations
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi, Bergman Host Bipartisan Conference on the Future of U.S.-Pakistan Relations * Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressmen Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Jack Bergman (R-MI), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Pakistan Caucus, hosted a policy symposium titled "U.S. and Pakistan: Past, Present, and Future" in the United States Capitol. The event convened more than 200 policymakers, scholars, and community leaders  more
Suozzi, Fitzpatrick Announce Bipartisan Effort to Fund TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, and Other DHS Departments, While Advancing ICE Reforms
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi, Fitzpatrick Announce Bipartisan Effort to Fund TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA, and Other DHS Departments, While Advancing ICE Reforms * Washington, D.C.- Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced that they are working on bipartisan legislation to immediately re-open the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) while advancing commonsense reforms to Immigration   more
Survey: CMOs and CCOs Seeing Improved Budgets--and Tougher Workloads--in 2026
NEW YORK, March 26 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release: * * * Survey: CMOs and CCOs Seeing Improved Budgets--and Tougher Workloads--in 2026 * CMO+CCO Meter Takes the Temperature of Leading Marketing and Communications Executives According to The Conference Board CMO+CCO Meter, chief marketing officers and chief communications officers are much more positive about their budgets in Q1 2026 than they were last year. In the latest survey, 50% of CMOs and 33% of CCOs said   more
Syracuse University: Conventional Oil Drilling Leaves Deeper Mark on Waterways
SYRACUSE, New York, March 26 (TNSjou) -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Conventional Oil Drilling Leaves Deeper Mark on Waterways Researchers in the department of earth and environmental sciences found that traditional oil and gas extraction methods may take a greater toll on stream health than fracking. Dan Bernardi As the United States continues to lead global oil and gas production--accounting for roughly 20% of worldwide output in 2024--understanding how different   more
Syracuse University: Researchers Test Einstein's Limits of General Relativity
SYRACUSE, New York, March 26 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Test Einstein's Limits of General Relativity Physics professor Collin Capano and doctoral student Alex Correia are decoding the 'ringdown' of colliding black holes, hoping to find cracks in Einstein's theories. John Boccacino When two black holes collide and merge, they don't go quietly. Instead, the resulting mega black hole rings like a struck bell, radiating energy outward through space-time   more
Syracuse University: Three Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows
SYRACUSE, New York, March 27 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * 3 Faculty Members Named AAAS Fellows Duncan Brown, Kevin Crowston and Lisa Manning are the first trio from Syracuse to earn the prestigious science honor in a single year. Wendy S. Loughlin Three Syracuse University faculty members--Duncan Brown, Kevin Crowston and Lisa Manning--have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The highly prestigious designation reco  more
The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, March 26, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Thursday, March 26, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Supporting DHS Employees and Calling to Fund DHS It's Day 41 of Democrats' DHS Shutdown, and Americans across the nation are suffering the consequences. Over 100,000 DHS workers - including more than 50,000 frontline TSA employees - aren't getting paid, missing their   more
Tiny bubbles, sound waves clean produce safely and effectively
ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Tiny bubbles, sound waves clean produce safely and effectively * A jacuzzi for washing your tomatoes might seem odd, but new research finds that a bubble bath with a constant acoustic sound in the water may be the best chemical-free, gentle method for cleaning agricultural produce and possibly medical instruments and semiconductors. The results were published March 25 in the journal Droplet. Agricultural pr  more
TM Forum Files Membership Update With Justice Department
WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- TM Forum, Parsippany, New Jersey, a non-profit corporation, has filed written notifications with the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division to disclose updates to its membership. The filing, also submitted to the Federal Trade Commission, was made under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 to maintain the venture's legal protections. The forum added 22 entities to its membership: * Norlys Digital A/S, Tranbjerg J, Denmark * David   more
Trump Sets a 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran
WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Sets a 15-Point Peace Plan With Iran * Key Takeaways 1 President Trump has proposed a 15-point peace plan to Iran to cease hostilities in the Middle East, covering missiles, nuclear weapons, and maritime routes. 2 Pakistan is offering to host talks between parties, and Pakistan's army chief has reached out to Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.   more
Trustee Michael Bugno '98 Chairing "Celebrate Marywood"
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Trustee Michael Bugno '98 Chairing "Celebrate Marywood" * Trustee Michael Bugno '98 is chairing the upcoming "Celebrate Marywood" event at Marywood University, which will honor Virginia Doherty McGregor, Scranton, and Father Thomas M. Muldowney, Moscow. The festive annual celebration, set for Thursday, May 7, 2026, will take place outdoors at the Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden in the hea  more
Two from Cornell elected 2025 AAAS Fellows
ITHACA, New York, March 26 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Two from Cornell elected 2025 AAAS Fellows * Two Cornell faculty members have been elected fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world's largest general scientific society. The Cornell electees are Lara Estroff, chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the Herbert Fisk Johnson Professor of Industrial Chemistry in Cornell Duffield College of Engi  more
U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Mohammed Issues Remarks on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
NEW YORK, March 24 -- United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed issued the following remarks at a hybrid event marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: * * * "Why the fight against racism must start in our own organization" Ms. Catherine Pollard, Under-Secretary-General for Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance, Ms. Mojankunyane Gumbi, Special Adviser for Addressing Racism in the Workplace, Ms. Narda Cupidore, UN Staff Union President  more
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Statement on International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade
NEW YORK, March 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade: * * * Today we commemorate the victims of a staggering crime: Millions of people stolen from their families and communities in Africa. Trafficked across the Atlantic. And -- if they survived the journey -- enslaved in the Americas. Millions more were born into bondage, brutally exploited f  more
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Statement on International Day of Solidarity With Detained and Missing Staff Members
NEW YORK, March 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following statement on March 25, 2026, on the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members: * * * Today, we mark the International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members by reaffirming a promise: no colleague is forgotten. We think of all those who have been arrested, detained, abducted or gone missing while carrying out their duties -- United Nations personnel and  more
U.N. Secretary-General Guterres Issues Statement Remarks at News Conference on Situation in Middle East
NEW YORK, March 27 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the following remarks on March 25, 2026, at a news conference on the situation in the Middle East: * * * Ladies and Gentlemen of the media, Just hours into the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, I warned that the fighting risked triggering a chain reaction that no one could control. More than three weeks on, the war is out of control. The conflict has broken past the limits even leaders thought unimaginable  more
U.N. Spokesman Issues Statement on Sudan
NEW YORK, March 24 -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' spokesman Stephane Dujarric issued the following statement: * * * The Secretary-General strongly condemns the killing of at least 60 people, including children and health workers, in a drone strike hitting the El-Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur State on 20 March. Since April 2023, the World Health Organization has verified more than 200 attacks harming health facilities in Sudan, resulting in more than 2,000 death  more
UAlbany Expands Global Partnerships in India With Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management
ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Expands Global Partnerships in India with Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management By Bethany Bump The University at Albany this week announced a new knowledge partnership with the Ramaiah Institute of Science and Management (RISM), a new skill-focused university launching this fall in Bengaluru, India. The partnership, which was formalized Thursday at a signing ceremony on the UAlbany campus  more
UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research
ALBANY, New York, March 27 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * UAlbany Professor Lauded for Excellence in Education Research University at Albany's Paul Morgan, Director of the Institute for Social and Health Equity and Empire Innovation Professor and Social and Health Equity Endowed Professor at the College of Integrated Health Sciences, received the 2026 Special Education Research Award from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) -- the largest international pr  more
UMKC Giving Day Inspires $1 Million Gift for Theatre Scholarships
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 27 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * UMKC Giving Day Inspires $1 Million Gift for Theatre Scholarships UMKC School of Law alumnus Mark Edelman will fund 10 annual $10,000 theatre scholarships over the next decade * Mark Edelman's (J.D. '75) strong bond with UMKC is rooted in his family's history at the university. His parents met as UMKC students after his mother fled Nazi Germany. He later followed in their footst  more
University of California-Davis: Media Experts on Economic Issues - Gas Prices, Inflation, Stock Market
DAVIS, California, March 27 -- The University of California Davis issued the following news: * * * Media Experts on Economic Issues: Gas Prices, Inflation, Stock Market By Karen Nikos-Rose The following University of California, Davis, sources are available to share expertise with media on various aspects of the economy, including climbing gas prices. Specific lists on trade (including supply chain), poverty and minimum wage are linked at the bottom. See also the overall federal issues exper  more
University of Mississippi Selects 'The Boys of Riverside' as 2026 Common Read
OXFORD, Mississippi, March 27 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * University Selects 'The Boys of Riverside' as 2026 Common Read Author Thomas Fuller to speak on resilience, unity at freshman convocation * Incoming University of Mississippi students will share their first assignment this fall: reading "The Boys of Riverside." Each year, the Common Reading Experience committee reviews book suggestions from around campus to select the work each incoming student   more
Urban Bush Women residency: Cultivating care, creativity, and community
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, March 26 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Urban Bush Women residency: Cultivating care, creativity, and community * * * * * * In Studio 1 of the Center for Art and Dance, a group of dancers are hard at work-not dancing, but scribbling in notebooks. Facilitators from the Urban Bush Women (UBW) dance company have given them a writing prompt and five minutes to reflect and journal. After writing, the students pick random phrases from their entri  more
VA. A.G. JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL RESCISSION OF LANDMARK 2009 GREENHOUSE GAS ENDANGERMENT FINDING Coalition of States, Counties, and Cities Across the Country Mount Legal Challenge in Opposition to EPA's Unlawful Rollback, Threatening Health and Safety of Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 24 states, the District of Colu  more
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT JANUARY 6 PLAQUE COMMEMORATION
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT JANUARY 6 PLAQUE COMMEMORATION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues for a ceremony to commemorate the installation of the plaque honoring the bravery of the law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.LEADER JEFFRIES : We are here to recognize the heroism of th  more
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT JANUARY 6 PLAQUE COMMEMORATION
WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT: LEADER JEFFRIES REMARKS AT JANUARY 6 PLAQUE COMMEMORATION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined colleagues for a ceremony to commemorate the installation of the plaque honoring the bravery of the law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. LEADER JEFFRIES : We are here to recognize the heroism of the hundreds of dedicated  more
Virginia Commonwealth University: Class of 2026 - Pablo Lopez-Bustamante Spreads Seeds of Knowledge
RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Pablo Lopez-Bustamante spreads seeds of knowledge Earning his Ph.D., the tropical ecologist has worked with Catherine Hulshof's Biodiversity Research Lab to enhance tree and forest data from the Americas and the Caribbean. By Amelia Heymann Pablo Lopez-Bustamante's journey from his native Colombia to Virginia Commonwealth University started with a social media post. After workin  more
Warren Seeks Answers From Trump's Fed Chair Nominee Warsh on His Record Prioritizing Wall Street Over American Families
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Warren Seeks Answers from Trump's Fed Chair Nominee Warsh on His Record Prioritizing Wall Street Over American Families "Your record as a Governor should disqualify you from a promotion, but President Donald Trump has vowed that 'anybody that disagrees with' him 'will never be the Fed Chairman' - a  more
Warren, Murray, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family
WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Murray, Ocasio-Cortez, Scott Establish Child Care for America Working Group to Lower Costs, Deliver Child Care for Every American Family * As momentum for child care grows across country, Democrats lead charge in Congress Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.), longtime leaders on child care, along with Representatives Alexandria O  more
Wittenberg University: New York Times' Bestselling Author Jeff Hobbs to Speak
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, March 27 -- Wittenberg University issued the following news release: * * * New York Times' Bestselling Author Jeff Hobbs to Speak The award-winning writer will discuss race, class, and identity in American universities during Leventhal Family Endowed Lecture, April 14 * Jeff Hobbs, New York Times bestselling author, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Fred R. Leventhal Family Lecture, the final event of the 2025-2026 Wittenberg Series, now in its 41st season. Free a  more
Yemeni Immigrants Challenge Trump Administration's Unlawful Bid to End Temporary Protected Status
NEW YORK, March 27 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release: * * * Yemeni immigrants challenge Trump administration's unlawful bid to end Temporary Protected Status Trump admin ends TPS for 13th country in a row, puts thousands at risk of deportation to country devastated by war and famine * In a midnight filing, a group of Yemeni immigrants asked a court to prevent the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yeme  more
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