WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "MAGA Goon" Mike Lawler Flip-Flops on Iran, Bends the Knee to Trump AGAIN * Vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler is back in the headlines after trying to mislead New Yorkers with more of his signature politician doublespeak. In a disastrous interview with CNN this morning, Lawler spinelessly tried to downplay Trump's wildly unpopular war in Iran - only to turn around and do a comple  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * "Wrongheaded" Court Decision on Iowa Book Ban Law Upholds Bans in Schools for Titles with Sexual Content * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today condemned two court rulings that vacated a preliminary injunction against Iowa's book banning statute and held that schools or state legislatures "can c  more

ITHACA, New York, April 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 2029 reaccreditation process begins with self-study * The first phase of the university's upcoming reaccreditation process is underway, with the naming of a steering committee and an invitation to the community to provide input. The committee will design and coordinate a self-study to assess how the university is meeting seven accreditation standards set by its accrediting entity, Middle States Commission on H  more

ARCATA, California, April 7 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * 59th Annual Film Festival Celebrates Boundary-Pushing Local and International Film * It will feature over 30 international short films from around the world, including locally produced selections, screening April 23-26 at the historic Minor Theatre in Arcata. The event is free for students and $12 for non-students. This year's curated lineup includes narrative, documentary,   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * AESC and Ezekia Partner to Strengthen Business Development Capabilities Across the Executive Search Profession Year-long sponsorship supports global rollout of Proactive Selling program amid increasing demand for business development excellence * The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC) today announced a new, strategic par  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary by AI and Emerging Technology Director Yusuf Mahmood to Townhall: * * * AI Water Use? That's a Hoax. The New York Times, Bloomberg, and Forbes want you to think AI data centers are draining America's water supply. Liberal senators like Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Ed Markey (D-Mass) have piled on, writing a letter to administration officials criticizing data centers in part for their "increasi  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and com  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following statement on April 7, 2026, with the Academic Engagement Network: * * * Statement from ADL and AEN Regarding the AAG Annual Meeting ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) and the Academic Engagement Network (AEN) expressed deep concern at developments during the recent Annual Meeting of the American As  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes U.S. DOJ Exclusive Authority that Shields Federal Attorneys from Accountability * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter of 22 attorneys general in opposing the United States Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) proposed rule that would undercut State Bar disciplinary proceedings against federal attorneys by  more

ALBANY, New York, April 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Carl Slone * April 7, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released footage from two nearby security cameras that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Carl Slone, who died on January 10, 2026 following a motor vehicle collision involving an off-dut  more

ALBANY, New York, April 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in The Bronx * April 7, 2026 NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Lucien Colon, who died on April 2, 2026 following an encounter with members of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) in the Bro  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE ATTEMPT TO WEAKEN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCESS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, opposed a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that seeks to limit state bar disciplinary proceedings related to alleged ethical misconduct by DOJ attorneys.  "The licensing and regulatio  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, April 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Named No. 1 Nonprofit OCIO Provider Globally in 2025 * CHARLOTTE, NC - Bank of America has been recognized as the No. 1 outsourced chief investment office (OCIO) provider to nonprofit organizations globally in 2025, according to the 2025 Global OCIO Survey by the Chestnut Solutions Institute [1]. The company's OCIO reported  more

BINGHAMTON, New York, April 8 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Research Days and Festival of the Arts starts April 24 Research Days partners with School of the Arts for a week of events By Katie Liu Research Days is combining forces with the Festival of the Arts for a week-long celebration of Binghamton University scholarly and creative work across all disciplines. Events will include live performances, research poster presentations and a keynote speech by a former   more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Closes Flagship Opportunistic Credit Fund at Over $10B, Hitting Hard Cap * Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the final close of Blackstone Capital Opportunities Fund V ("COF V"), with over $10 billion of investable capital. The fund was oversubscribed and closed at its hard cap. This fundraise builds on Blackstone Credit & Insurance's ("BXCI") 20-ye  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Bloomberg issued the following news: * * * Bloomberg Expands Single-Asset Commodity Coverage with Launch of BCOM Global Commodity Singles Indices Energy, metals, agriculture, livestock and additional commodities now available as Bloomberg single-asset indices * Bloomberg Indices announced an expansion of its single-asset index capabilities, launching the Bloomberg Global Commodity Singles Indices (BCOM Global Singles). These launches underscore the growing convergence o  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg News, DCTV, and Jolt Receive Peabody Award Nomination for Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media * NEW YORK (April 7, 2026) -Bloomberg News, DCTV, and Jolt have received a Peabody Award nomination for Can't Look Away: The Case Against Social Media in the Documentary category. Category nominees are selected to represent the most captivating and impactful stories released in 2025 across  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Bloomberg Media posted the following news: * * * Bloomberg Nominated for 10 News & Documentary Emmy Awards * NEW YORK (April 7, 2026) Bloomberg has earned 10 nominations for the 47th Annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards, announced today: Leaders with Francine Lacqua, " Finland's President on Trump, Resilience and Putin's Threat " for Outstanding Interview, Long Form In Leaders with Francine Lacqua, Lacqua sits down with the decision-makers s  more

ITHACA, New York, April 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Breakthrough takes big step toward safe, reversible male contraception * Cornell scientists have taken a major step toward developing a safe, reversible, long-acting and 100% effective nonhormonal male contraceptive, considered the holy grail of male contraception. A proof of principle study in mice, six years in the making, shows how targeting a natural checkpoint in meiosis, the process by which sex cells re  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Bringing the lessons of 'Abbott Elementary' to life Practicing resilience, embracing humor amid adversity and finding community are a few of the life lessons that "Abbott Elementary, " the popular ABC-TV mockumentary, conveys.  Abigail Henry, a second-year doctoral student and Arthur A. Schomburg fellow in the Graduate School of Education, and Erin Kearney, PhD, pr  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Bloomberg issued the following news with Canoe Intelligence: * * * Canoe Intelligence and Bloomberg Launch Integration to Automate Private Fund Data Delivery, Supporting a Total Portfolio View Integration helps asset owners reduce manual reporting and support cross-asset portfolio analysis * Canoe Intelligence ("Canoe"), the platform for smarter alts management, and Bloomberg today announced a certified integration that automates the delivery of private fund data direct  more

BUFFALO, New York, April 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * CAR T-Cell Therapy: Could a Cancer Breakthrough Cure Autoimmune Diseases? * BUFFALO, N.Y. -An innovative treatment that has shown remarkable success against cancer is now being adapted by physician scientists to target some of the most common autoimmune diseases. Alicia Lieberman, MD, MS, a rheumatologist and researcher specializing in cellular therapi  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon University Launches Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program to Speed Breakthrough Science to Market * Carnegie Mellon University's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship is launching the Deep Tech Venture-Ready Program (opens in new window), a high-intensity, 18-month cohort designed to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough science by preparing CMU researchers to engage top-tier ve  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- 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 April 7, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * SECULARISTS ARE GAMING THE COURTS There is nothing new about die-hard secularists trying to game the courts. They typically like to say that their newly found group qualifies as a religion and is therefore entitl  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * CAUGHT: Monica De La Cruz Sells Out South Texas Communities for Photo-Ops * New reporting is calling out Monica De La Cruz for her failed attempts to save face after rubber-stamping Republicans' chaotic immigration agenda. After casting a reckless vote to add billions of dollars to expand Trump's unpopular agenda, students from a local high school Mariachi band were arrested - th  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing effort to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other federal agencies the opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN BUSINESS PAIRS TOP LEADERS FOR CANDID CONVERSATIONS IN NEW STREAMING SERIES, THE 1 ON 1 WITH CNN * April 7th, 2026 New episodes with Chef Jose Andres, Chef Eric Ripert, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, and Venmo co-founder Iqram Magdon-Ismail are available now NEW YORK, NY - (April 7, 2026) - Today, CNN Business launched a brand-new series, The 1 on 1 with CNN, bringing together two top business leaders f  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Worldwide Honored with 32 News & Documentary Emmy Award Nominations * April 7th, 2026 NEW YORK - (April 7, 2026) - CNN Worldwide celebrates 32 nominations in the 47th Annual News and Documentary Emmy(r) Award competition. The nominations were announced today by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. CNN's diverse nominations span breaking news - from our coverage of the LA wildfires an  more

HAMILTON, New York, April 7 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate University Opens New Accommodated Testing Center * A new Accommodated Testing Center and Colgate University's first-ever Disability Cultural Center are now open in a newly remodeled area on the garden level in McGregory Hall. This new testing space, which replaces an outdated and small area previously in Gate House, is designed to support students with a variety of learning differences and federally   more

BROOKLYN, New York, April 7 -- Pratt Institute, a private university that says it educate artists and professionals to be contributors to society, posted the following news: * * * Commencement 2026 to Be Held on May 19 at Radio City Music Hall * Pratt Institute will celebrate its 137th Commencement on Tuesday, May 19, with graduating students gathering at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan to receive their degrees. The Institute will celebrate the accomplishments of approximately   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND DEMOCRATIC VETERANS RELEASE STATEMENT ON TRUMP THREAT TO WIPE OUT IRANIAN CIVILIZATION * Congressman Pat Ryan and Democratic Veterans Release Statement on Trump Threat to Wipe Out Iranian Civilization WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Pat Ryan and his fellow Democratic Veterans in the House of Representatives - including Representatives Ted Lieu, Chris Deluzio, Derek Tran,   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Delivers $1 Million for World Cup Security * EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today joined Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton and law enforcement officers to celebrate securing $1,031,000 to support security efforts at the World Cup with games kicking off in just 67 days. "In just a few short weeks, the eyes of the entire world will be on this communit  more

ITHACA, New York, April 7 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * 2026 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference Industry experts share insights and research updates By Heather Darrow Nearly 150 dairy industry professionals gathered in East Syracuse, NY last week to hear from industry experts about the latest trends and research related to dairy herd health and nutrition at the 2026 Herd Health and Nutrition Conference. For nearly 20 ye  more

ITHACA, New York, April 8 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * Cornell researchers help North Country farmers extend growing seasons By Krisy Gashler At Wild Work Farm in the North Country's Keene Valley, the last frost can come as late as mid-June, and the first frost usually hits in September, said owner and operator Lissa Goldstein. Coping with that very short growing season is one of Goldstein's primary challenges. For deca  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizInsurance] -- MetLife, a provider of insurance, annuities and employee benefit programs, issued the following news release: * * * Cost Pressures Are Reshaping Today's Small and Mid-Sized Business Workforce * New MetLife data reveals how rising costs and "job hugging" are changing how SMBs support and retain talent NEW YORK, April 7, 2026 -Small and mid-sized (SMB) businesses are navigating an increasingly complex environment marked by rising costs, heightene  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * CRC News: Following the money Recent media accounts have quoted CRC and InfluenceWatch research and researchers on issues as diverse as biased Census counts, nonprofit transparency and the staffing of Virginia state government. * Fox News-- China's American Mao: Inside Singham's blueprint to 'wage war' for a 'new world order': At a Shanghai conference blessed by the Communist Party of China,  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Decorated Australian Soldier Arrested for Afghanistan War Crimes * On April 7, Australian police arrested Ben Roberts-Smith, a decorated Australian soldier who stands accused of committing five counts of war crimes in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. Many of the details of Roberts-Smith's alleged crimes were made public when he sued media outlets that had first reported on the allegations.   more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Detention of Poet Highlights Egypt's Relentless Persecution of Free Expression * (NEW YORK)-PEN America today calls for the immediate and unconditional release of Egyptian poet and activist Ahmed Douma, who was detained on Monday, highlighting the Egyptian government's alarming and relen  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 8 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Dogs Did Not Have Their Day; Court Dismisses PETA Lawsuit Against AKC Earlier today, a New York state court judge dismissed PETA's lawsuit against the American Kennel Club (AKC) on the sole ground that PETA is not a constituent, member, or employee of the AKC and therefore cannot advocate for the wellbeing of the dogs AKC promotes and recommends be bred despite i  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Dutchess Community College, Fairview, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education responding to the public comment period for the AHEAD Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the Workforce Pell (WFP) expansion. Serving over 9,000 students annually with programs ranging from degrees and certificates to workforce training, the college highlighted its commitment to workforce development and requested clarifications to improve th  more

ITHACA, New York, April 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Earthquake science unites threatened scholar with Cornell researchers * A team of geophysicists from Cornell, Cameroon and South Africa is using machine learning tools to unearth new information from earthquake data collected by Cornell 15 years ago - providing a lifeline for a scholar whose career was upended by conflict. The team's cross-border collaboration is part of Global Cornell's support for Scholars U  more

NEW YORK, April 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Emir Balat And Ibrahim Kayumi Indicted For March 7, 2026, Isis-Inspired Attack Outside Gracie Mansion * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), Kash Patel, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the FBI, James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Commissioner of th  more

NEW YORK, April 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following statement on April 6, 2026, by Associate Vice President for Energy Transition Jon Goldstein in response to the Trump administration's move to weaken federal methane standards: * * * EDF has released the following statement from Jon Goldstein in response to Lee Zeldin's EPA weakening federal methane standards enacted during the previous administration: "Flaring natural gas wastes a vital energy resource at a time when pow  more

YONKERS, New York, April 8 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Faulty Carbon Monoxide Detectors Sold on Amazon Linked to Four Hospitalizations, Including Two Children; Consumer Reports Calls for Immediate Action Consumer Reports (CR) has identified four hospitalizations, including two children, in a month linked to a Hembisen (also appears as HEMBISEN) carbon monoxide (CO) and gas detector sold on Amazon. According to the incident reports filed on Saf  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * FCC Suspends Seven Convicted Criminals from Universal Service Fund Programs Enforcement Bureau Moves E-Rate Program Criminals Closer to Debarment * Today, the Federal Communications Commission suspended seven individuals from participating in the agency's Universal Service Fund programs. These individuals illegally enriched themselves through schemes to defraud the E-Rate p  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Financial Services] -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, posted the following news release: * * * FDIC Endorses Banking for Jeffrey Epstein by Prohibiting Examiners from Considering Reputation Risk * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Dennis Kelleher, Co-Founder, President, and CEO of Better Markets, issued the following statement in response to the FDIC Board's action   more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Pauses Case Seeking to Restrict Abortion and Miscarriage Medication * LAFAYETTE, La. -A federal court today paused a lawsuit, Louisiana v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), that seeks to make it harder for people nat  more

COOKEVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- Tennessee Technological University issued the following news release: * * * Female directors bring creative vision to Tech's Backdoor Playhouse * Stage productions at Tennessee Tech University's Backdoor Playhouse are being guided by women whose artistic leadership is helping shape the university's theatre program while mentoring the next generation of performers. While women have long been central to theatre as performers and educators, directing roles ha  more

COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, April 8 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Fish oil may increase CTE risk after brain injury The Takeaway Scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and collaborators have found that EPA, a fatty acid contained in fish oil supplements, may disrupt the brain's ability to recover from traumatic injuries, potentially increasing the risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions like CTE later in life. * Neurodegenerative con  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Ford Foundation Announces 2026 Cohort of Ford Global Fellowship The newest group of 32 leaders joins a global network of more than 150 fellows, building on Ford's 90-year history of investing in individuals to drive systemic change. * The Ford Foundation today announced the 2026 cohort of the Ford Global Fellowship, welcoming 32 leaders into a burgeoning network that now exceeds 150 fellows working ac  more

NEW YORK, April 7 -- Fordham University posted the following news: * * * History's Weirdest Taxes * From beards to bagels, governments have taxed some truly strange things over the centuries. But as bizarre as certain taxes may sound, they were created to solve familiar problems. Some weird taxes-like England's levies on candles, soap, or wallpaper-were established to target wealth in a way that couldn't be sidestepped through accounting trickery, according to Giacomo Santangelo, PhD, seni  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Fox, a media company, issued the following news release: * * * FOX to Integrate Kalshi Forecasts Across FOX News Media and FOX One Platforms * NEW YORK, NY (April 7, 2026) - Kalshi, the world's largest prediction market, and Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX), a leader in producing and distributing news, sports and entertainment content, today announced an integration to incorporate Kalshi's data across FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX W  more

TROY, Alabama, April 7 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * From Prague to Troy: Fulbright Scholar engages students through math and cultural exchange * Over his last seven months as a Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Jiri Minarcik has traveled across the United States speaking to students eager to learn and fellow math-minded researchers. During his week in Troy, Alabama, he gave lectures and met University officials, but also tried banana pudding and fried okra for the first time. A  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Demands Bipartisan Investigation Into Deadly Bombing Of Iranian Elementary School * Gillibrand is requesting a public hearing and bipartisan investigation into the deadly Tomahawk missile strike on an Iranian elementary school in February An ongoing military investigation has determined that the United States is responsible for the strike, which killed at least 168 people, most o  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Expands Financial Restructuring Practice With Addition of Partners Andy Goldman and Ben Loveland * Global law firm Goodwin today announced that Andrew ("Andy") Goldman and Benjamin ("Ben") Loveland have joined the firm's Financial Restructuring practice as partners in the New York and Boston offices, respectively. Andy will also serve as co-chair of Goodwin's Globa  more

ALBANY, New York, April 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Start of $11 Million Project to Enhance Safety and Improve Travel Along State Route 286 in Monroe County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work has begun on an $11 million project to improve travel and enhance safety along a busy corridor on State Route 286, Browncroft Boulevard, in Monroe County. The project will repair and resurface the road and improve   more

ALBANY, New York, April 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Highlights Success Fighting Housing Discrimination During Fair Housing Month * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced significant progress in the state's efforts to combat housing discrimination, highlighting that the New York State Division of Human Rights in 2025 awarded nearly $1 million in financial compensation to individuals who filed housing discrimination complaints wit  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The City University of New York issued the following news: * * * Graduate Programs at 11 CUNY Colleges Earn National Recognition from 2026 U.S. News and World Report CUNY School of Law Ranks No.1 with Most Grads in Public Interest Law Other Top Programs Include Fine Arts at Hunter College; Health Policy and Management at School of Public Health; Real Estate at Baruch's Zicklin School of Business * Graduate programs across The City University of New York have again been  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * HBO Releases Official Trailer For Original Limited Series HALF MAN, Debuting April 23 * * HBO has released the official trailer for HALF MAN, an original six-episode limited series from Emmy (r) -winning creator and executive producer Richard Gadd ("Baby Reindeer," "Against the Law"). HALF MAN debuts THURSDAY, APRIL 23 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO a  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 7 -- The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education posted the following news: * * * Historian Robert Cohen and philanthropist Melanie Lundquist named USC Rossier 2026 commencement speakers * USC Rossier is pleased to announce its keynote speakers for this year's commencement ceremonies. New York University Professor of History and Social Studies Robert Cohen will deliver remarks at the doctoral hooding ceremony, scheduled for 1 p.m. on Wedne  more

HEMPSTEAD, New York, April 8 -- Hofstra University issued the following news: * * * Hofstra University Earns U.S. News & World Report Recognition for Graduate Excellence Hofstra University graduate programs have once again been recognized among the nation's top universities for graduate education by U.S. News & World Report. The prestigious 2026 Best Graduate Schools lists both the Frank G. Zarb School of Business Part-Time MBA and the Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Stud  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S THREAT TO KILL A WHOLE CIVILIZATION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: Donald Trump is  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HOUSE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S THREAT TO KILL A WHOLE CIVILIZATION * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse and DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement: Donald Trump is completely unhinged. His   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on President's Threats to Strike Iranian Civilian Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on Trump's threats to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, which is a war crime: "Threatening to destroy Iranian power plants and br  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Call for Free & Fair Presidential Election in Benin * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today released the following statement in advance of the April 12 presidential election in Benin: "As Benin prepares for   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on April 7, 2026, by senior fellow Ken Moriyasu to the Times of Central Asia: * * * Trump Has Golden Opportunity to Launch C6+1 on Sidelines of UN Representatives of the five Central Asian states -- Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan -- along with Azerbaijan, are expected in New York for the Un  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights and Humanitarian Organizations and Experts Call for an End to Trump's Threats of War Crimes and Commit to Pursuing Accountability * More than 200 groups today, including PEN America, issued a joint statement following remarks by President Donald Trump warning that "a whole c  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gillibrand Demands Details About Trump Administration Withholding Military Promotions * Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), demanded more information following reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has blocked or delayed promotions for over a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the m  more

WASHINGTON, April 6 [Category: Business] -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release: * * * In New Book, OMI Chief Economist Brian Callaci Examines How Powerful Franchisors Have Eaten Our Lunch * New York -Franchising employs millions of workers and touches nearly every American community-yet it remains largely absent from mainstream conversations about creating a fairer, more equal economy. In Chains of Command: The Rise and Cruel Reign of the Franchise Economy (University  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- The International Rescue Committee posted the following news release: * * * IRC: Local Reality on the Balkan Route Challenges Official Migration Narratives * Trieste, Italy, April 7, 2026 - The consistent failure to support people in need and higher numbers of people arriving in Europe than officially reported - new findings from the International Rescue Committee in Italy (IRC) and Diaconia Valdese in Trieste paint a picture that sharply contra  more

TROY, New York, April 7 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * Jefferson Project Expands Weather Monitoring at Chautauqua Lake with New York State Mesonet Partnership * The Jefferson Project at Chautauqua Lake is growing its environmental monitoring and modeling capabilities through a new partnership with the New York State Mesonet, bringing two advanced weather stations to Chatauqua Lake. The effort builds on the project's ongoing work with Chautauqua Instituti  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Joint Statement Regarding Pope Leo XIV's Historic Visit to Algeria * His Holiness Leo XIV The Apostolic Palace Vatican City Your Holiness, Ahead of your upcoming historic visit to Algeria, scheduled from 13 to 15 April 2026, the undersigned human rights organizations are writing to bring your attention to key pressing human rights concerns in the country. We call on you to use your g  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Justice Department for Records on Biden FBI Search Warrants Used in Raid on Rudy Giuliani * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for records on the Biden FBI's search warrants used in the April 2021 raid on former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's residence and o  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Calls on DOJ to Reverse Course on Attempts to Sideline State Ethics Investigations, Ensure Its Lawyers Are Held Accountable for Unethical Conduct * The Legal Defense Fund submitted public comment to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), calling on the agency to ensure its attorneys are held accountable when misconduct occurs. The comment comes after DOJ published a pro  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Joins Civil Rights Partners in Filing Amicus Brief Defending Rep. LaMonica McIver from Unconstitutionally Selective Prosecution * Yesterday, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) joined the ACLU of New Jersey and the National Women's in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in support of U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver, who is fa  more

OXFORD, Pennsylvania, April 8 -- Lincoln University issued the following news: * * * REV. DR. WILLIAM J. BARBER II TO KEYNOTE 167TH COMMENCEMENT LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA - APRIL 6, 2026 - Lincoln University is pleased to announce Reverend Dr. William J. Barber II, President and Senior Lecturer of Repairers of the Breach, as our key commencement speaker at the university's 167th Commencement. Taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 11:00am at the Niara Sudarkasa International Cultural Center Pa  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches Office of Curb Management at NYC DOT to Modernize Curb Space and Improve Street Safety * Mamdani administration takes holistic approach to organizing curb space * New office will expand loading zones, support deliveries, reduce unsafe parking behavior and better manage competing demands -- from outdoor dining to waste containerization * Mayor Zohran Kwame   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- McGraw-Hill Education issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * McGraw Hill Introduces New AI Capabilities in Its Connect Digital Course Solution for Higher Education New features promote responsible AI use through in-the-moment student support, tailored reading experiences and resources that build essential AI literacy skills * COLUMBUS, Ohio -- McGraw Hill, Inc. (NYSE: MH) ("McGraw Hill"), a leading global provider of education solutions for preK-12, h  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Calls for Federal Attorneys to Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the Department of J  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement on the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran: "I welcome the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and I'm relieved   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release on April 6, 2026: * * * MoFo Secures Favorable Settlement for Silvergate Directors and Officers Morrison Foerster played a leading role in the Chapter 11 cases of Silvergate Capital Corporation and its affiliates, representing a former officer of the company and securing a favorable settlement that benefited its client and a broader group of directors and officers, for whom the firm served as a de facto   more

WEST LONG BRANCH, New Jersey, April 8 -- Monmouth University issued the following news: * * * Prof. Williams Joins Conversations in Black Freedom Studies Roundtable Hettie V. Williams, Ph.D., associate professor of African American History in the Department of History and Anthropology, recently presented her work as part of the Conversations in Black Freedom Studies roundtable series presented by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. This month's event topic was "Freedom North:   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Co-Leads Letter Demanding That Federal Attorneys Adhere to Ethics Standards Coalition Files Comment Letter Opposing Rule Proposal by Department of Justice That Weakens Misconduct Discipline Process * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 Attorneys General in filing a comment letter opposing a proposed rule   more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * State Agriculture Department Reminds Farm that New Produce Safety Rule Requirement is Now in Effect for Small Operations The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets reminds farmers that a revised requirement under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is now in effect for small farm operations as of April 6, 2026. The r  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-78) on April 3, 2026, entitled "City of Mechanicville - Financial Oversight." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the City of Mechanicville (City) Mayor and officials provide adequate oversight of financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024 We extended our audit period to December 31, 2024, to include the 2024 fiscal year-end ban  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-60) on April 3, 2026, entitled "City of Mechanicville - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials procure goods and services in accordance with the City's procurement policy, statutory requirements and good business practices? Audit Period January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area One o  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-59) on April 3, 2026, entitled "City of Mechanicville - Separation Payments." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did City of Mechanicville (City) officials ensure that employees' separation payments were accurate? Audit Period January 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area When an employee leaves city employment (e.g., by resignation or ret  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2021M-31-F) on April 3, 2026, entitled "Plainville Fire District - Audit Follow Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Plainville Fire District's (District) progress, as of October 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Plainville Fire District - Board Oversight (2021M-91), released in October 2021.   more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2022M-24-F) on April 3, 2026, entitled "South Orangetown Central School District - Audit Follow-Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the South Orangetown Central School District's (District) progress, as of September 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report South Orangetown Central School District - Netw  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-140) on April 3, 2026, entitled "Village of Churchville - Procurement." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Village of Churchville (Village) officials seek competition for the procurement of goods and services? Audit Period March 1, 2023 - October 30, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Municipal purchases should be made in the best interest of taxpayers. On  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-83) on April 3, 2026, entitled "Village of Sherburne - Budgeting." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Sherburne (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) develop realistic budgets? Audit Period February 28, 2022 - August 29, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area A village board must develop realistic budgets for financial stability, public trust and   more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-94) on April 3, 2026, entitled "Village of Victory - Records and Reports." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Village of Victory (Village) Clerk-Treasurer maintain accurate, complete and timely accounting records and reports? Audit Period June 1, 2023 - February 28, 2025. We expanded the audit period back to May 31, 2019, and forward to September 10, 2  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-123) on April 3, 2026, entitled "Village of Youngstown - Employee Benefits and Payroll." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did Village of Youngstown (Village) officials maintain leave records and make payroll payments that were accurate, properly approved and adequately supported? Audit Period June 1, 2023 - June 24, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Payroll  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2025M-121) on April 1, 2026, entitled "Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation - Financial Management." Here are excerpts: * * * Audit Objective Did the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) and Corporation management adequately plan and monitor financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2024.   more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The office of the New York State Comptroller issued the following audit report (2023M-98-F) on April 3, 2026, entitled "Woodbourne Fire District Audit Follow Up." Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Woodbourne Fire District's (District) progress, as of November 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Woodbourne Fire District - Board Oversight (2023M-98), released in December 2023.   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The New York City Bar Association submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Justice seeking to review state bar complaints and allegations against DOJ attorneys before state authorities can act. The association argues that the proposed regulation violates the McDade Amendment, undermines long-standing state disciplinary authority, and is contrary to the public interest. The New York City Bar Association, representing over 20,000 legal professionals  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following statement on President Trump's threat that "a whole civilization will die tonight": * This morning, following a series of escalating threats amidst the war against Iran, President Donald Trump wrote: "A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again." At this moment, we must state loudly and clearly that the killing of an entire "civilization" would clearly constitute a genoci  more

NEW YORK, April 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following staff report (No. 1190) in March 2026 by Justin Bloesch and Jacob P. Weber entitled "Structural Changes in Investment and the Waning Power of Monetary Policy." Here are excerpts: * * * We argue that secular change in both the production and composition of investment goods has weakened investment's role in the transmission of monetary policy to labor earnings and consumption. We show analytically that fluc  more

CANTON, Ohio, April 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Giants' John Harbaugh not surprised by Dexter Lawrence's trade request: 'There's business involved' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Dexter Lawrence's trade request upended the opening of the New York Giants' voluntary offseason program under John Harbaugh. The new head coach isn't closing the door on Big Blue reconciling things with the star defensive tackle. Asked Tuesday about the prospects of Lawrence   more

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, April 7 -- Niagara University posted the following news: * * * Niagara University Nursing's Dr. Christine Verni Appointed Secretary of the AACN Board of Directors * Dr. Christine Verni, dean of Niagara University's College of Nursing, has been appointed to serve as secretary of the board of directors for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). This prestigious appointment was announced by the AACN on March 31 following the association's Spring Members  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Opening of First-of-Its-Kind Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit as Part of Plan to Close Rikers Island Today, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the opening of the City's first Outposted Therapeutic Housing Unit at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue -- a major step towards the Mamdani Administration's commitment to closing Rikers Island. The 104-bed   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Delia Awusi as Mom-and-Pop Czar * New City Hall role delivers on campaign promise to support the smallest neighborhood businesses * Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the appointment of Delia Awusi as the administration's Mom-and-Pop Czar, delivering on a campaign promise to create a dedicated City Hall advocate for New York City's smallest businesses.   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Rebecca Jones Gaston as Commissioner of the Administration of Children's Services Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of Rebecca Jones Gaston as Commissioner of the Administration for Children's Services (ACS). Rebecca Jones Gaston is a nationally recognized human services leader with nearly three decades of experience advancing child welfar  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Launches Child Care Provider Permitting Portal Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the launch of a new child care center provider permitting portal, replacing a fragmented and outdated system with a streamlined, fully online process that makes it simpler and easier to open child care centers across New York City. The new portal consolidates application requirements  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the opening of a first-of-its-kind outposted therapeutic housing unit at New York City Health + Hospitals Bellevue during remarks delivered at the facility. This 104-bed unit is designed to provide high-quality medical and mental health care to incarcerated individuals with acute conditions, allowing them to receive specialty services without leaving the hospital grounds. Mayor Mamdani characterized the opening as a milestone in the city's   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Takes Bold, Unapologetic Actions to Protect New Yorkers in First 100 Days * From doubling down on Sanctuary City policies to committing firmly to closing Rikers, Mamdani started his administration with the most vulnerable in mind * In his first 100 days in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani moved swiftly to deliver on his promise to protect New Yorkers, advancing policies c  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani, Senator Schumer, Worker's Justice Project Announce Nation's First Deliverista Hub * New York City, home to 80,000 delivery workers, unveils worker-designed rest and e-bike charging hub * Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Sen. Chuck Schumer and the Worker's Justice Project announced the installation of the City Hall Park Deliverista Hub, the first worker-designed re  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- NYC School Bus Umbrella Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's request for information on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling infrastructure deployment under the Clean School Bus funding programs. The letter outlines NYCSBUS's perspectives on electric school bus adoption, fueling infrastructure challenges, supply chain issues, and program oversight aimed at improving air quality and health outcomes in  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Sues Nassau County Over Unlawful No-Speech Buffer Zone Policy * NASSAU COUNTY, NY - Today, on behalf of two Long Islanders whose speech supporting immigrants' rights has been stifled, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed a lawsuit against Nassau County, County Executive Bruce Blakeman, and the Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder challenging Nassau's  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Openreach Uses NiCE Cognigy AI Agents to Upgrade U.K. Broadband Deployment to Deliver Tens of Millions in Financial Benefits for Openreach and its Clients * Openreach has reduced missed appointments and inbound contact volumes by one-third, while delivering a more seamless, proactive customer experience at national scale Hoboken, N.J., April 7, 2  more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, April 8 -- Pace University Haub School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Leading the Nation: #1 in Environmental Law for the Sixth Year Running The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University has once again been ranked #1 in the nation for Environmental Law by U.S. News & World Report, marking the seventh time--and the sixth consecutive year--the program has earned the top distinction and further solidifying its position as a global leader in environm  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 7 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Peabody College gathers national experts to strengthen early childhood research * By Jennifer Kiilerich On March 27, more than 100 students, faculty and practitioners celebrated the launch of the Vanderbilt Early Childhood Research Collaborative, established at Vanderbilt Peabody College of education and human development. The new initiative will drive innovation and promote the thriving of young  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 7 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor John Fabian Witt Takes First Look at Biden Years * Professor John Fabian Witt '99 is among the leading historians offering a first look at Joseph R. Biden's presidency in a new book.  Witt contributed a chapter to "The Presidency of Joseph R. Biden: A First Historical Assessment." The book, edited by political historian Julian Zelizer and published by Princeton University Press, provides insights   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha Prince's article being published by New York University Environmental Law Journal * April 2026 -"Depoliticizing 401(k) Disaster Access: Ending the Rigged Presidential Disaster Declaration Lottery," written by Professor Samantha Prince, has been accepted for publication by the New York University Environmental Law Journal. The article explores a critic  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * Rep Data Appoints Rob Matta Senior Vice President of Sales * Rep Data, a data quality leader for the market research industry, announced the appointment of Rob Matta as senior vice president of sales. Based in the New York City metropolitan area, Matta will focus on building new client relationships and expanding Rep Data's strategic sales capabilities across the United States. "Rob brings  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Laura Gillen, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gillen Statement on President Trump's Iran Negotiations Deadline * ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY \- Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released a statement ahead of President Trump's alleged deadline on negotiations to end the war in Iran: "While joint US-Israel operations have degraded Iran's military capabilities, the President has yet to provide Congress or the American people with a plan to end t  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026: * * * Meeks Issues Statement on President's Threats to Strike Iranian Civilian Infrastructure Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement on Trump's threats to strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, which is a war crime: "Threatening to destroy Iranian power plant  more

ITHACA, New York, April 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Research becomes reality for biomed startups * In the life of a technology company that aims to advance health care, the stage between promise and product can feel less like a runway and more like a tightrope. The science is encouraging. The founders have left academic labs or hospital posts to turn an idea into a product. But the path forward - through product development, regulatory approval, clinical valida  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice spinoff Helix Earth raises $12M to tackle energy efficiency in commercial buildings * A Houston-based energy technology startup with roots at Rice University has secured a major funding milestone, underscoring the growing impact of Rice-driven innovation in the clean energy industry. Helix Earth, a spinoff from the lab of mechanical engineer Daniel J. Preston, announced it has raised $12 million in an   more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT's graduate programs ranked among the best by 'U.S. News & World Report' Seventeen graduate degree programs at Rochester Institute of Technology and the graduate schools in business and engineering are among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings. This year, RIT tied 76th overall for the best graduate engineering school in the Kate Gleason Col  more

ROCHESTER, New York, April 8 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * New privacy tool helps detect when AI agents become double agents RIT cybersecurity research finds many AI tools lack safeguards for sensitive data * Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are powerful tools that can make work and life easier. They can also introduce new privacy risks when given access to people's Social Security numbers. Privacy experts at Rochester Institute of Technol  more

NEW YORK, April 7 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Symposium highlights SNFiRU's transition from incubator to engine * At the fourth annual symposium of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Institute for Global Infectious Disease Research, the growing strengths of this unique infectious disease community came into focus. Thirty speakers delivered rapid-fire presentations (opens in new window) in a single-day showcase of research and innovation at Rockefeller, demonstrati  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, April 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rockwell Automation, an industrial automation and information company, issued the following news release: * * * Rockwell Automation Brings AI, Advanced Analytics and Autonomous Robotics to Life Sciences Manufacturing at INTERPHEX 2026 * Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, will demonstrate how life sciences manufacturers are putting AI-dri  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * S.T.O.P. Expresses Concern Mamdani Backtracks on Gang Database Ban Today, the Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.), a New York-based privacy and civil rights group, expresses concern that Mayor Mamdani has backtracked on his campaign pledge to end the use of the NYPD's so-called "gang database." The database normalizes undisclosed and unregulated mass su  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * SANCTUARY CALAMITY: ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien Facing Kidnapping Charges Following His RELEASE from Jail by New York Sanctuary Politicians * This criminal illegal alien kidnapped a four-year-old child while she was at a laundromat with her mother in Patchogue, New York WASHINGTON -The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced U.S. Immigration and Customs Enfo  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Announces Enforcement Results for Fiscal Year 2025 * The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced enforcement results for the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2025. Central to an effective enforcement program is determining which cases to bring and responsibly stewarding Commission resources. Regrettably, such resources have been misapplied in prior years to pursue me  more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 7, 2026, with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-New York, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Senate Democratic Leader Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, April 7 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Grad Programs Excel in 2026 U.S. News Rankings * Seton Hall University's graduate programs continue to earn recognition for academic excellence, career outcomes and regional leadership, as reflected in the newly released 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. Programs in business, law, health sciences and education were once again named among the nation's best-with se  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Davis Polk and Wardwell, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Seven Davis Polk partners named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards * Seven Davis Polk partners have been named to Law360 's Editorial Advisory Boards. The editorial advisory boards provide feedback on Law360 's coverage and "expert insight on how to best shape future coverage." The partners and their editorial board appointments are: * Adam Shpeen - Bankruptcy *  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Shaquille O'Neal & TNT Sports to Launch DUNKMAN, the World's First Professional Dunk League * Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group (Authentic) and TNT Sports, in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, will launch DUNKMAN - the world's first professional league in the sport of dunking - in Summer 2026. The new global league, which builds on the suc  more

NEW YORK, April 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Short-Term Inflation Expectations Increase as Gas Price Growth Expectations Spike * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Center for Microeconomic Data today released the March 2026 Survey of Consumer Expectations, which shows that households' inflation expectations increased at the short- and medium-term horizons and remained unchanged at the longer-term horizon. Gas price growth exp  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Trump's Threats to Iran as his War of Choice Escalates * Congressman Tim Kennedy issued the following statement today following President Trump's latest comments on the war in Iran: "What the American people are witnessing from Donald Trump is weakness masquerading as strength. Threatening an entire civilization with annihilation, openly discussing the   more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Representative John W. Mannion * SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) today released the following statement: "Threatening to 'end a civilization' is not strength - it is deranged, unhinged rhetoric that, if acted on, would invite war crimes, mass civilian casualties, and widespread suffering in Iran, the Middle East, and around the world. I opposed this war fr  more

STONY BROOK, New York, April 7 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook Medicine Receives National American Parkinson Disease Association Grant to Enhance Parkinson's Care and Support Services * STONY BROOK, NY, April 7, 2026 - Stony Brook Medicine's Parkinson's Centers, which include the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center at Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) and the Center of Parkinson's Disease at Stony Brook Southa  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Stranded Chefs Battle Each Other and the Elements in New Food Network Series Chopped Castaways * Chopped Castaways, the most extreme evolution of Food Network's juggernaut Chopped, premieres Tuesday, May 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network and will be available to stream the following day on HBO Max(r). Hosted by Ted Allen, the eight-episode series stra  more

ITHACA, New York, April 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Student refines tools for precision microchip manufacturing * Inside the humming, meticulously controlled environment of Cornell's NanoScale Science and Technology Facility (CNF), Nandan Reddy Muthangi knows that even the slightest miscalculation can undo hours of work. Clad in cleanroom gear, he carefully calibrates the settings on a 3D lithography system and begins etching microscopic structures - work that co  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Sudan: The EU must act for Sudan's civilians at three years of conflict * Dear President von der Leyen, As we mark three years of the devastating conflict in Sudan, our organizations once again call on the European Union (EU) and its member states to take urgent action to protect civilians and ensure accountability for serious, ongoing human rights violations. The conflict in Sudan between   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Trends in New York Registered Nurse Graduations, 2015-2024 - A report from University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences Center for Health Workforce Studies - March 2026 (24 pages) * * * The SUNY University at Albany College of Integrated Health Sciences Center for Health Workforce Studies issued a report analyzing trends in registered nurse education across New York State and assessing the capacity of nursing programs to meet workforce demand. The  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: What are the odds that aliens exist? Physics Professor Kevin Knuth, whose research explores how scientists can better understand unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), answers today's question: What are the odds that aliens exist? Knuth: This is a rather nuanced question. What might one consider to be alien? Does one mean an intelligent species, like us, or would microbes count? Could the  more

ALBANY, New York, April 8 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news: * * * New York State Mesonet Expands Weather Monitoring at Chautauqua Lake Through Jefferson Project Partnership The New York State Mesonet at the University at Albany is expanding environmental monitoring at Chautauqua Lake through a new partnership with the Jefferson Project, bringing two advanced weather stations on site. The new stations will provide year-round weather data to strengthen ongoing modeling an  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Thomas Suozzi, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Suozzi Introduces Commonsense Bill to Protect Taxpayers During Shutdowns * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-Long Island, Queens), a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, today announced the introduction of the Taxpayer Advocate Continuity Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure that the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) continues operating during a federal government shu  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Law Professor Brings ADA's Global Legacy to Campus Symposium C. Cora True-Frost G'01, L'01 delves into why universal design is the responsibility of institutions and not individuals. Dialynn Dwyer C. Cora True-Frost G'01, L'01, the Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor of Teaching Excellence 2024-2027 at the College of Law, has spent her career teaching at the intersection of constitutional law, disabil  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Vincent Longhi Jr. '78 Establishes Scholarship for Music Education Students The lifelong special education teacher is helping future generations of students fulfill their potential and excel as musicians and teachers. Matt Michael When Vincent "Vinny" P. Longhi Jr. '78 started to consider ways to give back to Syracuse University, he thought about his father, Vincent Sr., and his son, Matteo. His father died  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 8 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release: * * * TCC and CBRE IM Announce 536K-SF of New Leases at Arsenal Trade Center in New Jersey The project is approaching 100% leased * Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, and JV partner CBRE Investment Management, have announced the signing of two new leases at Arsenal Trade Center (Arsenal) in Sayreville, New Jersey. The lea  more

LONG ISLAND CITY, New York, April 8 -- The New York State Department of Design and Construction issued the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * Three DDC Projects Receive MASterworks Design Awards Including for "Best New Building" Acting Commissioner Eduardo del Valle of the NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced today that three DDC projects have been named by The Municipal Art Society of New York to receive MASterworks Design Awards, including the prestigious ho  more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 7 -- TMX Group issued the following news release: * * * TMX Group Consolidated Trading Statistics - March 2026 Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange, AlphaX & Alpha DRK and Montreal Exchange April 7, 2026 (TORONTO) - TMX Group Limited today announced March 2026 trading statistics for its marketplaces - Toronto Stock Exchange, TSX Venture Exchange, TSX Alpha Exchange (Alpha), including Alpha-X & Alpha DRK, and Montreal Exchange (MX). All TMX   more

TORONTO, Ontario, April 7 -- TMX Group issued the following news release: * * * TMX Group Limited to announce Q1 2026 financial results on Monday, May 4, 2026 TMX Group Limited will announce its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 in the evening of Monday, May 4, 2026. An analyst conference call to review the results will be held at 8:00 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. TMX Group's Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders will be held in person at the TMX Market C  more

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Calls to Impeach Trump * AMSTERDAM, NY -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) released a statement following the increasingly unhinged threats of violence from President Trump against the people of Iran: "The President of the United States is publicly threatening to commit genocide. "This is not hyperbole or wordsmithing, his exact words were "a whole civilization will die tonight, never to   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Children's Hospital Play Fund: 2025 Impact Report - A report from Toy Foundation, New York - April 2026 (10 pages) * * * The Toy Foundation issued a report detailing the outcomes and broader impact of its Children's Hospital Play Fund initiative, which provides grants and resources to enhance play opportunities for pediatric patients. The report focuses on how structured play interventions support emotional well-being, improve hospital experiences, and contribu  more

NEW YORK, April 8 (TNSxrep) -- Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, issued the following news release: * * * Tradeweb Reports Record March 2026 Total Trading Volume of $87.0 Trillion and Record Average Daily Volume of $3.8 Trillion Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW), a global leader in electronic trading across asset classes, today reported record total trading volume for the month of March 2026 of $87.0 trillion (tn). Average daily vol  more

ATHENS, Georgia, April 8 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Two UGA undergraduates named 2026 Goldwater Scholars Since 1995, 72 UGA students have earned this prestigious scholarship By Stephanie Schupska From simulating the development of habitable exoplanets to harvesting the potential of miniscule vibrations, two University of Georgia undergraduates have been honored for furthering research in their fields of study. Juniors Vaughn Frost and Annie Mehta are amon  more

NEW YORK, April 7 -- Baruch College posted the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report Ranks Baruch Graduate Programs Among New York's Best * Graduate programs at the Zicklin School of Business and Marxe School of Public and International Affairs secured top placements regionally and nationally. Baruch College earned top placements among New York institutions in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools rankings. The Zicklin School of Business and Marxe School of P  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on April 7, 2026: * * * U.S. Teachers to Receive Access to "Auschwitz. In Front of Your Eyes" Through the Echoes & Reflections Program The Auschwitz-Birkenau Foundation has created a partnership with Echoes & Reflections, one of the most significant Holocaust education programs in th  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release: * * * UANI Statement on the Misleading Discussion on the Targeting of Civilian Infrastructure in Iran Responding to the factual inaccuracies about civilian infrastructure in Iran, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Jeb Bush, CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace, and Director of IRGC Research Kasra Aarabi, issued the following joint statement: "The discussion surrounding the targeting of so-called civilian   more

BUFFALO, New York, April 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB schools among best in U.S. News Best Graduate Schools rankings Several schools within the University at Buffalo are ranked among the top nationwide in U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools rankings, released this morning. UB's pharmacy program in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is among the top 20 in the nation, coming in at No. 16 a  more

COVENTRY, England, April 7 -- The University of Warwick issued the following news release: * * * University of Warwick receives PS1 million donation and major gift to boost leadership in travel-writing research * The University of Warwick has received a PS1 million donation and a major gift-in-kind of rare travel books from philanthropist Bill Newlin, strengthening the University's position as an international leader in the study of travel writing. The generous contribution advances Warwic  more

NEW YORK, April 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * WARNER BROS. GAMES ANNOUNCES GAME OF THRONES: DRAGONFIRE * BOSTON, Mass. - Apr. 7, 2026 - Warner Bros. Games and HBO(r) today announced Game of Thrones: Dragonfire, an all-new free-to-play mobile strategy game based on the Emmy(r) Award-winning original drama series, "House of the Dragon." Starting today, players are invited to pre-register on the App   more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Group Calls for Trump Cabinet to Invoke 25th Amendment In response to President Trump announcing his intent to commit war crimes on social media, Common Cause calls on our military to refuse any illegal order and his Cabinet and Vice President Vance to invoke the 25th Amendment immediately and begin succession planning. The evidence is clear: Donald J. Trump is unfit to lead, and he no longer posse  more

NEW YORK, April 8 -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * American Cancer Society Grant to Fund Research on Urinary Tract Cancer Therapies A $1 million Research Scholar Grant from the American Cancer Society will help a multi-institution team led by Dr. Bishoy Faltas, associate professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, to develop new therapy combinations for hard-to-treat urinary tract cancers. New therapies combining   more

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The White House issued the following news on April 7, 2026: * * * President Trump is Saving College Sports Amid growing legal chaos and financial pressures threatening athletic programs, the future of college sports is under serious threat. That is why, in response to calls from athletes, universities, and fans across the country, President Trump took decisive action by signing an urgent Executive Order to protect college sports, an essential American institution that s  more